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What Am I? (Part Four)

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Feb 23, 2015

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So far in our series on what we are as Christians we’ve looked how we are a child of God, we are a temple of the Holy Spirit, we are a slave of God, and we are a part of the body of Christ. Today, we will see that we are God’s workmanship.

WHAT AM I? (part four) INTRODUCTION: So far in our series on what we are as Christians we’ve looked how we are a child of God, we are a temple of the Holy Spirit, we are a slave of God, and we are a part of the body of Christ. Today, we will see that we are God’s workmanship. 1) We ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Ingredients For Effective Praying

Contributed by Tamela Walker on Jul 31, 2021

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The Model Prayer

The Ingredients for Effective Praying! Matthew 6:5-15 Surveys show that more than 90% of humanity pray daily understand that it is an essential part of our Christian walk. The Scriptures give us clarity regarding the importance of Praying. When believers pray unto our Father in Heaven many ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Happiness Is An Oily Beard

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 19, 2022

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What does oil on Aaron's beard have to do with the unity of God's people?

OPEN: When Abraham Lincoln was running for President in 1860, he received a letter from an 11-year-old girl that some believe helped get him elected President. The young girl urged him to grow a beard because she believed it would hide the homeliness of his face and improve his chances. Lincoln ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 133:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Stephen The Martyr Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Mar 6, 2023

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We need to be led by the Spirit and not resist his leading.

STEPHEN THE MARTYR Text: Acts 7:51-60 Introduction 1. Illustration: The author, Antonio Socci, claims the untold story of the 20th century is the murder of 45 million Christians, mostly at the hands of communist and Islamic regimes, and that massacres continue to this day. Drawing heavily from ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:51-60

Denomination: Methodist

The God-Centered Spouse Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Jan 31, 2006

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Gary Thomas suggests that God’s plans for marriage are to make us holy, not necessarily to make us happy. What does a God-centered spouse look like?

The God-Centered Spouse Life After the Wedding, prt. 2 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers If you’re on the Wildwind email list, you may recall that a few weeks ago I sent out a series of three emails called Becoming Like Jesus, excerpted from an article by Gary Thomas. Gary is one of the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 7:1

Denomination: Free Methodist

“who Can You Bring To Jesus?” Series

Contributed by Travis Markes on Aug 30, 2011

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MY316 is a 5 week Small group study put out by the Baptist General Convention of Oklahoma that we did at our church. It's a study that focuses on evangelism. I preached 5 sermons that went along with each weeks study.

My316 “Who can you bring to Jesus?” Luke 5:17-26 There was a Christian who prayed a certain prayer every morning: "Lord, if you want me to witness to someone today, please give me a sign to show me who it is." One day he found himself on a nearly empty bus when a big, burly man sat ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:17-26

Denomination: Baptist

The Courage To Swim Against The Current - Jer. 38:1-13

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 11, 2002

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The Courage to Swim Against the Current - Jer. 38:1-13

The Courage to Swim Against the Current - Jer. 38:1-13 Illustration:To avoid criticism, do nothing, say nothing, be nothing. Elbert Hubbard. Illustration: Where Am I Going? Pastor Rick - Crown Of Life Church From Zalomes Bridge to the World ============== It’s comforting to hear that even ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 38:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Reality Fasting Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Jan 28, 2003

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First sermon in series, Reality Prayer - How to Ask So God Will Answer.

[This is the first sermon in the series "REALITY PRAYER, How to Ask So God Will Answer"] Do you know the difference between passive thinking and active thinking? We’re thinking passively when we believe things are always happening "to" us. We’re thinking actively when we believe our actions have ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 58:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

How Much Do We Love Jesus ?

Contributed by Mike Turner on Feb 13, 2005

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A sermon on expressing our love for Jesus

How Much Do We Love Jesus ? Mark 14:1-19 How long has it been since you did something for someone just because you loved them ? Cleaned your room ? Sent some flowers ? Sent someone a card ? On a scale of 1-10, how are you at expressing your ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

Married, But Not Best Friends, Pt. 4 Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Feb 23, 2006

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Final in series. Features 3 ways wives will never change their husbands. Free link included to all 4 messages in formatted text, handouts, and PowerPoint resources.

Married, But Not Best Friends, Pt. 4 Song of Solomon 5:16 3 Key Words to unlocking the door of marital friendship: • Companionship—time together. • Conversation—talking together. • Commitment—trying together. For our friendship to continue and grow, there must be a mutual respect for each ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 5:16

Denomination: Baptist

The Great Adventure

Contributed by Will Langford on Mar 16, 2006

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The church’s mission is a great adventure. What must we focus on in order to be faithful to this calling?

The Great Adventure Acts 13:4-52 Sometimes people are of the impression that the Christian life is really a life • Of peace and simplicity. • A life of rest and tranquility. And truthfully, that is what some people are looking for. Peter Beck story from Baptist Press News. He told of an old ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:4-52

Denomination: Baptist

Nine Characteristics Of Wisdom From Above

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Nov 25, 2004

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Failure to exude the wisdom from above leads to impurity, pickiness, harshness, unapproachableness, mercilessness, fruitlessness, wavering and dishonesty. True wisdom is pure, peacable, gentle, entreatable, merciful, fruitful, steadfast, honest that evide

Nine Characteristics of Wisdom from Above (James 3:17,18) "But the wisdom from above is first of all pure (undefiled); peace-loving, courteous (considerate, gentle); it is willing to yield to reason, full of compassion and good fruits; it is wholehearted and straight forward; impartial and ...read more

Scripture: James 3:17-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Mary Of Bethany Series

Contributed by Alan Mccann on Nov 29, 2004

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The significance is not in the cost but in the importance attached to it by Christ

MARY OF BETHANY MARK 14.3-9 Have you ever done anything extravagant for love’s sake? The advertisements tell us to buy diamonds as an expression of love. All sorts of things are suggested at Christmas time to express our love for someone. Matthew, Mark and John all record this incident of Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:3-9

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

The Five Pentecostal Principles Of Parental Perpetuation

Contributed by David Johnston on Jul 25, 2007

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The Five Pentecostal Principles of Parental Perpetuation 1. Prayerfulness 2. Preservation 3. Protection 4. Perseverance 5. Patience.

The Five Pentecostal Principles of Parental Perpetuation Pentecostal: A Christian, walking and living in God’s Word Principle: A basic truth, law, or assumption. A rule or standard, especially of good behavior. Parental: relating to, or characteristic of a parent Perpetuate: To cause to ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 17:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Lost Tomb Of Jesus

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Apr 6, 2007

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Easter. Have no fear, "The Lost Tomb of Jesus" documentary reinforces the resurrection of Jesus. The resurrection of Jesus is real, factual, effective. (this is short and is a summary, not a full argument)

Note: We had a full easter musical, so this is a short sumary on the topic. For full details, google the names mentioned. If you have taken a tour of the Holy Land one of the site you probably visited is the garden tomb of Jesus. Who has been there? It is pretty fantastic isn’t it? It really is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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