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A Study Of Fasting #3

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Jan 3, 2001

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THE SIGNIFICANCE OF FASTING DURING PRAYER - HELPFUL GUIDELINES & HEALTH TIPS

A. By fasting your saying, "I am serious, Lord." The Bible says to break up fallow ground. When a field isn’t plowed, a hard crust forms. Without exception, all of us get a crust on our spirit. But the promise is that when we break up that fallow ground and seek the Lord, "He comes and showers ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:17, Hosea 10:12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How God Uses Adversity For Good

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Apr 3, 2003

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Paul teaches us that “experiences” may come into our life so God can smooth off the rough edges off of our character. The Lord is in the process of fashioning us more into the image of Jesus Christ. He is the potter and we are the clay.

1. Have you considered all the blessings that are available to you when you hear the word, “No”. Most of us like to get what we want, but are frustrated when we hear somebody say, “No” to our requests. Instead of growing resentful, angry or disillusioned when you come up against denials of your ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Liberty To Remember

Contributed by Pastor Dempsey Daniels on May 14, 2003

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Liberty To Remember

380 years have passed since Africans came on slave-ships to America and her plantations. 140 years have passed since Abraham Lincoln passed his Emancipation Proclamation making Negro slaves African Americans thus citizens of the United States. 49 years has passed since Rosa Parks’s refusal to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 107:10-16, Galatians 5:1

Denomination: Baptist

How To Worship God In Spirit And In Truth

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

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Worship - To give honor, adoration and praise to God in all aspects of life The Purpose of Worship 1.

Worship - To give honor, adoration and praise to God in all aspects of life The Purpose of Worship 1. To express our love for the Lord. (Luke 10;27) 2. To obey His commands to give worship to Him above all gods. (Lk.4:8) 3. To fulfill our highest purpose for living (Psa.45:11) 4. To direct ...read more

Scripture: John 4:22-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Worship God In Spirit And In Truth

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Sep 17, 2006

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Our worship must be spiritual (with pure spiritual motivations led by the Holy Spirit that resides within us) and according to the truth of the whole counsel of God found in the Bible

How To Worship God In Spirit and in Truth by Paul Fritz John 4:22-4:24 Worship - To give honor, adoration and praise to God in all aspects of life The Purpose of Worship 1. To express our love for the Lord. (Luke 10;27) 2. To obey His commands to give worship to Him above all gods. ...read more

Scripture: John 4:22-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sacrifice And Blessing Of Worship

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Apr 1, 2008

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What is worship? This sermon looks at four aspects of worship and how it affects the human heart (thoughts taken from "How God Evaluates Worship" by Jack Hayford).

Introduction What is worship? extravagant devotion to an object of esteem a form of religious practice with its creed/ritual reverence offered to a divine being Starting point in our efforts to understand worship … Jn 4:24 "God is spirit, and those who worship Him must worship in spirit and ...read more

Scripture: John 4:24

Denomination: Charismatic

A Merciful God Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Apr 28, 2008

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God doesn’t expect us to be perfect--God knows us better than that. God does encourage us, though, to acknowledge our sin, seek to turn away from our rebelliousness, and received God’s forgiveness.

Psalm 51:1-19 “A Merciful God” INTRODUCTION For decades, the church has focused on sin. Preachers appear to have taken delight in telling the members of their congregation how bad and sinful they were. The theme seemed to be, “If it felt good, then it had to be bad.” Congregational members ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-19

Denomination: Lutheran

Why Not Take The Bait? Series

Contributed by Tim Stutler on Mar 27, 2006

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Resisting temptation is the only way to go

Title: Why Not Take The Bait? Text: James 1:12-15 Topic: Temptation / overcoming verses giving in Sermon Purpose: -I want the congregation to think about the ways giving into temptation has negatively impacted their lives. -I want the congregation to think of the ways that overcoming ...read more

Scripture: James 1:12-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Lydia: The Business Woman Series

Contributed by Marcel Odimgbe on Nov 13, 2007

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Lydia was a successful business woman and yet had time to seek and worship God. her conversion to Christianity singled her out among many other women as she became the first convert in Europe. It was through her God opened the door for the ministry in the

LYDIA: THE BUSINESS WOMAN (Acts 16:13 -14, 40, Proverbs 31:10-31) INTRODUCTION Lydia was a successful businesswoman. A dealer of purple cloth, she mingled with the wealthy of her day. Her trade was in demand by the rich and influential in the city. She can be likened to the virtuous woman in Prov. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:13-40

Denomination: Pentecostal

Marks Of Revival

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 17, 2007

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To show how to spark a true revival

Title: Marks of Revival Theme: To show how to spark revival. Text: 2 Chronicles 7:14 2Chronicles 7:11 Thus Solomon finished the house of the LORD and the king’s house; and Solomon successfully accomplished all that came into his heart to make in the house of the LORD and in his own house. 12 ¶ ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:11-15

Denomination: Church Of God

Inheritance Of The Meek Series

Contributed by Kranthi Kumar Medida on Dec 26, 2006

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Deep inside the hearts of those who are truly meek in the sight of God will the following words be echoing continuously: “Lord, I am not worthy”.

Scripture portion: Matthew 5:5 - “BLESSED ARE THE MEEK: FOR THEY SHALL INHERIT THE EARTH” In the previous chapters we meditated upon being poor in spirit, and mourning. If we think seriously about being poor in spirit and mourning, we can find that they speak to us about the method of salvation of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:5

Denomination: Pentecostal

What About You?

Contributed by Dr. Keion Parrish on Jun 9, 2007

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what have you done for christ?

Sermon Joel 2:13 What about you? Introduction: We learn here that this is Joel son of Pethuel. He wrote to the people of Judah, the Southern Kingdom, and God’s people everywhere. He was writing for the purpose to warn Judah of God’s impending judgment because of its sins and to urge the people ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:13

Denomination: Baptist

Signs And Wonders Evangelism

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Dec 7, 2006

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Are Signs and Wonders For Today?

Jesus boldly proclaimed at the start of His ministry; "The Spirit of the Lord is on me, because he has anointed me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim freedom for the prisoners and recovery of sight for the blind, to release the oppressed, to proclaim the year of the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:18-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Guard Your Heart

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Feb 28, 2015

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Guard your heart my friend. Beware, as we serve God that are heart problems that can bring spiritual death. What causes heart trouble? Prepare yourself and thrive in the storms.

GUARD YOUR HEART, BEWARE OF THE PROBLEM OF THE HEART! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com THIS IS A TWO PART LESSON, OR CONDENSE SOME OF THE MATERIAL. Proverbs 4:23 Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life. Luke 6:45 A good man out of the good ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

More Than Murder Series

Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Mar 26, 2014

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Taking the Leap to something higher will require embracing the hard sayings of Jesus.

More than Murder June 30, 2013 Introduction This is an interesting week in national news. June 24, 2013 Paula Deen's Food Network career is toast after the network announced Friday that it would not be renewing the popular shows "Paula's Best Dishes" and "Paula's Home Cooking" after her contract ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-22

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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