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Mother's Day For Mary

Contributed by Andy Harris on May 13, 2013

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For mothers who say, "It will take a miracle" for my children to be saved!

MOTHER’S DAY FOR MARY Text: John 7:1-41 Although Jesus was the only begotten Son of God, He was not the only child that Mary had. While Jesus was conceived of the Holy Ghost, Mary had other children by Joseph after Jesus was born in Bethlehem. According to Matthew 13:55-56, Jesus had 4 ...read more

Scripture: John 7:1-41

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Preferring Others In Giving Series

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Jun 22, 2013

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The new birth results in revolutionary change. “None but Christ can transform a burglar into a benefactor!” - John R.W. Stott

Dakota Community Church Ephesians 56, Grace at Work 26 June 23, 2013 Preferring Others in Giving We are given six behaviors we are to discontinue - because they destroy unity. We are given six replacement behaviors which will foster and protect unity. Instead of lying; speak truth ...having put ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:26-27

Denomination: Mennonite

Discipleship Means Total Commitment Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jun 24, 2013

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Many know the story of Saul’s conversion – but many miss the meaning of it and how it applies to Christians today. (Acts 9:1-19)

Discipleship Means Total Commitment Acts 9:1-19 Introduction - Not all of us have everything together – especially in the church -- When it comes to dwelling together we often rub each other the wrong way -- Saul’s conversion gives a unique backstage look into our own ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Too Much Milk, Not Enough Meat Series

Contributed by Terry Campbell-Lebendig on Nov 6, 2015

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Addressing Lack of Knowledge and Compromising The Word

TOO MUCH MILK, NOT ENOUGH MEAT Malnourished Church Series Part 2 OPENING PRAYER: INTRO: Is today’s church malnourished? You may have heard said that today’s church is offering “Too much milk, not enough meat.” • Preachers Compromising the “Word of Truth” ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 5:13-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Word Was Made Flesh

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 11, 2015

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THE INCARNATION

John 1:1-14 THE RESULT OF THE INCARNATION (14) And the word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, and we beheld his glory,the glory as of the only begotten of the Father, full of grace and truth.” ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Holiness

Knowing God Personally Living For God Powerfully Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Feb 7, 2014

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Fourth week of this series. God offers a personal relationship that leads to a powerful life for His glory.

Intro: Andy Stanley tells the story of when he was 13 and learning the meaning of the phrase, "Actions speak louder than words." His dad was the Associate Pastor of First Baptist in Atlanta when the senior pastor was asked to resign. Charles Stanley was asked to preach on Sundays until a suitable ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-19

Denomination: Baptist

Hate The Sin; Love The Sinner

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 20, 2014

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If we are to effectively witness the Gospel to the world, regarding all kinds of evil, and living virtuous lives, we must do exactly as God has done to us: love the sinner and hate the sin.

It’s amazing how similar the climate in the Holy Land is to the climate here in South Texas, especially in the summer. The figs in our back yard are ripening, and I understand that this hot month in Palestine is also the season for ripe figs. The Scriptures are right even on agricultural ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:15-20

Denomination: Catholic

An Expression Of Appreciation For The Appropriation Of Grace

Contributed by Bryan Beverly on Aug 10, 2014

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This text is a doxology that praises the God whose grace makes room for misfits.

3Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places, 4just as he chose us in Christ before the foundation of the world to be holy and blameless before him in love. 5He destined us for adoption as his children ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-14

Denomination: Baptist

Unsatisfied Series

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Sep 7, 2014

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You shall not covet your neighbour's house; you shall not covet your neighbour's wife, or his male servant, or his female servant, or his ox, or his donkey, or anything that is your neighbour’s. Do you ever ask, "Why not me, Lord?"

Dakota Community Church September 7, 2014 Unsatisfied Summer Series at Dakota: The 10 Commandments Exodus 20:17 You shall not covet your neighbour's house; you shall not covet your neighbour's wife, or his male servant, or his female servant, or his ox, or his donkey, or anything that is your ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-17

Denomination: Mennonite

Are We Well Connected?

Contributed by Davon Huss on Sep 13, 2014

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A sermon on reaching out to various groups both in the church and outside the church (Material adapted from David Faust in Lookout Magazine May 4, 2003 edition, article entitled, "Are You Well Connected?")

HoHum: Can You Hear Me Now? Cell phone needs to have a good connection or frustrating. WBTU: Good connections are vital in the church. We share a “partnership in the gospel” (Philippians 1:5). Just as an ear or a hand can’t fulfill its intended function if it’s ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Two Witnesses, Part 1

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Mar 13, 2014

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Each item in Revelation has a specific meaning as they depict real locations and times that are verifiable with Scripture. In this study we have the introduction of two witnesses who appear during the Tribulation to preach the Gospel to the world.

The Two Witnesses, Part 1 Revelation, Part 13, Revelation 11:1-3 Introduction - John receives specific orders that he must continue spreading the Gospel! -- Even though he is being shown a glimpse of the end of time as we know it -- He is still being told by God that spreading the Word ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 11:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Kingdom Attitudes Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on May 5, 2014

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The church and New Testament doctrine are founded not only upon God’s past dealings with Israel, but also his future dealings. If you miss this, you miss much. We are a preview of God’s Kingdom on earth, and we must embrace Kingdom attitudes.

Kingdom Attitudes (Isaiah 56:1-12) 1. I collect humor, and Jewish jokes are among my favorites. 2. It was a sweltering August day in 1937 when the Cohen brothers entered the posh Dearborn, Michigan, offices of Henry Ford, the car maker. "Mr. Ford," announced Norman Cohen, the eldest of the three. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 56:1-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Which Christ Do You Follow? Part 1

Contributed by James Lee on Nov 10, 2014

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The problem is, however, that too many Christians are walking around with blinders on or those rose colored glasses that cause everything to look like Christ and they refuse to look at reality.

Repeat the sermon title. Now let’s think about this before we answer. Your answer may be simply; “There ain’t but one ya big dummy! And that’s the one I foller!” But are you sure? If you really look around, you’ll see; if you will but open your eyes you’ll ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:4-5

Denomination: Baptist

From Bitter And Better Ii Series

Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Apr 21, 2012

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Troubles will make you better if you do not allow it to make you bitter.

Exodus 1:14 begins with the phrase, “And they made their lives bitter…” • According to the Strong’s Concordance the root word used for “bitter” can also mean “stronger.” • As a matter of fact, according to the Bible Reader’s ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 1:14

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Love Of Money 1 Timothy 6:3-19 Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Jul 22, 2013

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We live in a world that promises if you get a good job in a good company and make good money and get a good house and a good car you’ll be happy. The Bible teaches if you have a good relationship with God you have none of those things and be truly happy.

A Carjacking that was foiled in a Northern Virginia Shopping Mall. It seems as if an elderly grandmother had been given a gun by her son in which to protect herself. On day after she did her shopping she returned to the car where she found four white males seated inside. She dropped her shopping ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:3-19

Denomination: *other

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