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277 - Worry-Free Thanksliving

Contributed by Joel Vicente on Dec 27, 2003

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How do we measure our life’s worth? Why worry?

Opening Humor: Before a pastor began to preach one Sunday morning he thought he should explain why he had a Band-Aid on his chin. "As I was shaving this morning I was thinking about today’s sermon when I lost my concentration and accidentally cut my chin with the razor." He then went on to preach ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34

Denomination: Baptist

Against The Flow Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Nov 24, 2012

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Through caring conversations, devotions, service and rituals we nourish our faith and shine brightly in a world of darkness.

Romans 8:31-39 “Against the Flow” INTRODUCTION For the past four weeks, we have talked about (what I like to call) wholistic stewardship. The proposition I have presented is that Biblical stewardship involves more than what we drop in the offering basket. Stewardship is more than ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:31-39

Denomination: Lutheran

Give More "Presence" Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Dec 15, 2013

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How can we get back to celebrating Christmas with less of the stress and yet give even more meaningful gifts that will express our love in greater ways?

Give more “Presence” Slide I want to ask you a question. What makes a good gift? Is it the amount of money that is spent on the gift? Does a good gift come from certain stores only with certain names on them? Is a good gift one that is completely practical? Is it exactly what was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:20-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Knowing God's Fullness Of Joy (Know God, Know Joy)

Contributed by Cesar Datuin on Jun 28, 2018

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In this world where many things we think are sources of joy in our lives, we sometimes mistakenly identify them as the true source of this great emotion. Let us look at God's Word what does it says about God's Fullness of Joy

Knowing the Fullness of God’s Joy Text: Psalm 16:11 Intro: This Sunday is our 1st week that we are now having our monthly theme this July entitled “Know God, Know Joy”. As I was meditating our text this month found in Psalm 16:11, I can’t help but to ask God, what kind of joy does God wants us to ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 3:17-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God Loves To Bless! Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Mar 22, 2021

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God desires to bless every person!

Next week we’ll start a new series on the Letters to Timothy. Today, let us finish the Book of Job; Please open your Bibles to Job 42… Last week we noted how God restored relationships with Job, Job’s friends, and his family! The Book of Job closes with blessings from the Lord! Read along with me ...read more

Scripture: Job 42:12-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Solomon - Wealth, Wisdom & A Worthless Life Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Aug 5, 2013

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Have you ever sought fulfillment in life from the things God has given rather than from God? Solomon had a great start, but then lost his first love and turned to things to find fulfillment, but found nothing but emptiness.

Solomon – Wealth, Wisdom & a Worthless Life 1 Kings 9:1-9; 11:1-6 Slide Intro Good Evening/Morning. We are glad you are here and I am happy to once again be back up here preaching. I hope you were as blessed as I was from hearing from our elders and staff during July. We are so blessed as ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 9:1-9, Ecclesiastes 2:4-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Lessons For Dad, By Mom

Contributed by Ray Scott on Jun 19, 2004

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Wise Solomon has some insight into what Moms want to see in a Dad and Husband.

“Lessons For Dad, By Mom” Proverbs 15:13-23 INTRODUCTION: It’s Father’s Day! Sometimes it’s hard to figure out women! “Amen”, guys? Just when we think we’ve got them figured out, they surprise us with something new. A man comes home and his wife is in tears. “What’s the matter, honey?” ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 15:13-23

Denomination: Baptist

Subduing The Materialist Monster Inside Us Series

Contributed by Duane Smith on Apr 11, 2011

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This message is intended to help us get a grip on our materialistic tendencies and live for the glory of God.

SUBDUING THE MATERIALIST MONSTER INSIDE US 1 Timothy 6:6-11 & 17-19 INTRODUCTION: A. Oh how we love things! 1. The newest and brightest – I can’t wait! a. The I-phone I got to have it. b. The new I-pad coming out, it is a must. c. Nintendo 3DS, Oh ya! 2. Not a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6-11

Denomination: Baptist

Covetousness Series

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Jan 30, 2010

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The obvious sins of our hands we abhor, yet allow the obscure sins of our hearts. It is the obscure (hidden…internal sins of the heart) that I want to deal with the next several weeks. Most of us will not be overtaken by the deeds of our flesh, but

SINS THE SAINTS HAVE SANITIZED (COVETOUSNESS) Sins The Saints Have Sanitized - you may not know what the word 'sanitized' means, but if you were to look up any reliable dictionary you would find a definition something like the following: to make more acceptable by the removing ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:15

Denomination: Baptist

Living Together In Personal Thanksgiving Series

Contributed by Kenneth Henes on Jun 23, 2004

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Paul cites for us one attitude and one action that enable us to live together in personal thanksgiving.

LIVING TOGETHER IN PERSONAL THANKSGIVING Philippians 4:10-20 INTRODUCTION A. We have much to be thankful for in America, yet we are not always thankful. 1. "If the rich young ruler was rich, what am I?" by William Boice. Dear Lord, I have been re-reading the record of the Rich Young Ruler and ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Wanting More, And More, And More (10) Series

Contributed by Ovidiu Radulescu on Apr 25, 2011

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Covetousness is wanting the wrong things or wanting the right things for the wrong reason, or at the wrong time or the wrong amount.We live in a culture today that tells us there is always something more, something better, something we have to have in ord

ILL. A boat docked in a tiny Mexican village. An American tourist complimented the Mexican fisherman on the quality of his fish and asked how long it took him to catch them. - "Not very long," answered the Mexican. - "Well, then, why didn’t you stay out longer and catch more?" asked the ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 11:4-34

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Fight The Good Fight Of The Faith

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Oct 21, 2003

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PENTECOST 19(C) - Believers fight the good fight of the faith when they flee discontentment and pursue righteousness, godliness...

FIGHT THE GOOD FIGHT OF THE FAITH 1 Timothy 6:6-16 - October 19, 2003 1 TIMOTHY 6:6-16 6But godliness with contentment is great gain. 7For we brought nothing into the world, and we can take nothing out of it. 8But if we have food and clothing, we will be content with that. 9People who want to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6-16

Denomination: Lutheran

Will I Have Enough? Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Nov 11, 2003

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When you fear you don’t have enough, remember that you do. [financial insecurity]

STANDING TALL: WILL I HAVE ENOUGH? Philippians 4: 10-20 S: Courage Th: Financial Insecurity Pr: WHEN YOU FEAR YOU DON’T HAVE ENOUGH, REMEMBER THAT YOU DO. ?: How? How do we remember this? KW: Lessons TS: We will find in our study of Philippians 4:10-20 three lessons that we must learn in ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-20

Denomination: Baptist

Private Worship -- Part 1 Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 6, 2020

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In this lesson, we look at our private worship, and particularly at our unscheduled acts of worship.

Scripture During our Sunday Evening Worship Services, I am preaching a series I am calling “Worship Matters.” Last time, we set a foundation for worship in a message titled, “All to the Glory of God.” For the next two messages, I would like to examine “Private Worship.” Our text for this series ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Lessons Learned In Egypt Series

Contributed by Dan Buis on Feb 24, 2001

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How Abraham’s trials in Egypt led him to wisdom in Canaan

“Most lessons in life are learned the hard way.” You can be warned and taught about a danger or encouraged to do the right thing, but personal failure can be the most powerful teacher. When I went out to buy my first car, I was warned by my parents to be very careful, to shop around, to research, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 13:1-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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