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Do Not Put Out The Spirit's Fire

Contributed by George Rennau on Nov 20, 2001

based on 57 ratings

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God desires to manifest his presence in our midst THROUGH CHARISMATIC GIFTS

Title: Do not put out The Spirits fire 1 Thes. 5:19-22 Do not put out the Spirit’s fire; 20do not treat prophecies with contempt. 21Test everything. Hold on to the good. 22Avoid every kind of evil. Proposition: Every Time that the church meets together God desires to manifest his presence in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:19-22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Good Place To Start

Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Dec 7, 2002

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Second Sunday in Advent: The evangelist Mark starts with John the Baptist preaching in the wilderness. He seems to leave out Christmas. But perhaps, for us, it is a ’good place to start.’

The Gospel Lesson today is one of the most interesting Advent / Christmas lessons in all of scripture. I say that because - did you notice that something seems to be missing? There is no mention of Christmas in this Gospel. Mark mentions neither the miraculous conception nor the birth of Jesus. And ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-8, Mark 1:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

On A Donkey- You Must Be Kidding??

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Mar 22, 2002

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What can we learn from the "Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem" for today?

Blakeney/Stiffkey/Langham 24-03-02 “On a donkey, you must be kidding!” Matthew 21:1-11 There was a curate who used to preach on his pet subject "Love" every Sunday, until one day the Churchwarden collared him. “ Curate” the churchwarden said “You preached a good sermon today ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11

Denomination: Anglican

Outreach Evangelism

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Mar 26, 2002

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Is Outreach Evangelism a Compromise of the Great Commission?

The "outreach" approach to evangelism and inviting people to church has become a fast-growing phenomenon in recent years. In light of that fact it has also come under heavy criticism with such accusations as “they are compromising the Great Commission to please people" or, "they ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20, 1 Corinthians 9:22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Conflict And Choices Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Nov 5, 2004

based on 28 ratings

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Abram’s leadership manifests itself in his ability to resolve conflict. Lot’s character (and downward spiral) is revealed in the choice he makes for himself and his family. We can choose to yield our rights when we’re secure in knowing that God will tak

“Conflict and Choices” Genesis 13:5-18 Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts People can be difficult! They’re often unreasonable, stubborn, and self-centered. Working with people presents thorny challenges. We all want to get along, but personality ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 13:5-18

Denomination: Congregational

Laodicea - The Lukewarm Church Series

Contributed by Dan Campbell on Feb 24, 2003

based on 47 ratings

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Can you imagine your doctor being indifferent about disease? Your feeling sick, so you go to his office. He looks at you, takes you pulse and tells you to pay the nurse on the way out.

THE REVELATION OF JESUS LAODICEA - THE LUKEWARM CHURCH Revelation 3: 14-22 Can you imagine your doctor being indifferent about disease? Your feeling sick, so you go to his office. He looks at you, takes you pulse and tells you to pay the nurse on the way out. Hey! Wait a minute, what’s ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Check Your Troubles At The Door And Leave Them There

Contributed by Brian Garner on Mar 11, 2003

based on 19 ratings

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There’s no trouble we face that Jesus can’t fix.

This morning, I’d like you to consider a building project for the church. No, I’m not thinking about a new pavilion, or additional classroom space. Not even an expanded office suite with cappuccino bar. No, the addition I’m proposing is much more practical than that. Let’s start a building ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:17-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Life After Death" Series

Contributed by Ken Harris on Nov 26, 2003

based on 36 ratings

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The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to affirm to others that upon death, believers Step-Out of Time immediately into eternity.

U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Fort Stewart, Georgia BIG IDEA: UPON DEATH, CHRISTIANS IMMEDIATELY STEP OUT OF TIME INTO ETERNITY … REFERENCES: 1 Cor. 15:52-54; 2 Cor. 5:1-10; John 11:25-26 (I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in Me, though he may die, he shall live…).; ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Motivation: It's The Bottom Line! Series

Contributed by Johann Neethling on Oct 14, 2006

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Christian disciples seek to live their lives for an audience of ONE. God’s opinion, God’s approval or disapproval is ultimately all that matters. The applause of heaven is the deciding factor in their life.

MOTIVATION: IT’S THE BOTTOM LINE! Matthew 6:1-18 1. A father wrote a letter to apologize to a certain young man for not allowing him to marry his daughter. The letter went as follows: Dear Marty, I have been unable to sleep since I broke off your engagement to my daughter. Will you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-18

Denomination: United Methodist

God's Future Society Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Aug 30, 2007

based on 24 ratings

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Civil & political leaders who will truly surrender themselves to follow God open the way for God to wondrously bless those they govern.

ISAIAH 32: 1-8 GOD’S FUTURE SOCIETY God’s people were turning to Egypt, to the way of the world, for help during their hard times. Thus their society and economy would go from bad to worst. Yet in the worst of times, God continues to promise a way of salvation for ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 32:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Promotion Comes To The Humble

Contributed by David Shipman on Nov 5, 2005

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Bible study dealing with humbling ourselves to the Word of God.

Promotion Cometh to the Humble I. Consider and contrast two characters: • Judas – was called a thief, was said of him that he had a devil, • Peter – flesh ruled, mouth got him into trouble, self-seeking  Both had the same opportunity – both had one of the greatest callings (original ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Past Of A Believer Series

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Nov 28, 2005

based on 8 ratings

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We need to remember where we came from so we don’t go back again

The older we get, the more we seem to reminisce about the “good old days.” The Beatles had a song called “Yesterday” where they sang of bygone days where all their troubles seemed so far away yet, the reality is, there is usually sometime in everyone’s past that was not so good, something ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:8-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Feet Of Christ

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Mar 7, 2006

based on 14 ratings

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We stand at the feet of Christ, guilty of the sin that precipitated those feet being nailed to the cross. But those wounds also mean forgiveness, grace, and healing.

The Feet of Christ Luke 7:36-50 First Sunday in Lent March 5, 2006 Feet. We don’t think too much about our feet, do we? We pretty much take them for granted…that is unless they start to cause us trouble…blister on our heel, a corn on our little toe, an ingrown toenail. Pretty much though, we ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Methodist

Easter 2006

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Apr 17, 2006

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The Resurrection - myth or reality

EASTER 2006 Story: There is a story told, about a painting of Goethe’s Faust on display in the magnificent Louvre Museum in Paris, France. In the picture, Faust is seated at a table engaged in a competitive game of chess. And at first glance, it looks like Faust is losing. His opponent in ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Anglican

The Tale Of Two Families

Contributed by Mark Perryman on May 11, 2006

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In a tale of two families, we see one blessed and the other cursed. Here are the reasons why.

INTRO: Did you guys hear about the eleven kids found in cages in their home? It was a few weeks ago. Let me read to you the press release in case you’re not familiar with it. Wakeman, Ohio – Sheriff’s deputies found 11 children locked in cages less than 3 ’/2 feet high inside a home, but a couple ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 6:11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

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