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Why We Praise Him

Contributed by Robert Dyson on Dec 18, 2003

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This sermon is designed to rekindle our passion of praise by focusing on the what and why of praise.

One of the things that distinguishes the people of God from all others is praise. We who have been born again, filled and baptized with the Spirit posses a burning and blazing desire to praise the Lord. Praise is an instinctive behavior for the true child of God; the true child of God has a severe ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 30:1

Denomination: Baptist

A Well-Worn Path

Contributed by Lyndon Marcotte on Jun 16, 2011

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Faith is a journey, but it is not one we ever take alone. We can be draw strength and encouragement from those who have paved the way ahead of us.

Hebrews 11:29-12:2 – “A Well-Worn Path” I learned the stories of the Bible through flannel board narrative in Sunday School as a child. While not as high tech as a 3D Moses crossing the Red Sea on Blue Ray, it stretched my imagination to make room for these people and their ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:49-56, Isaiah 5:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Church Garden

Contributed by Darren Rogers on Sep 2, 2007

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There are some items that every church garden should have..

The Church Garden – 2nd September 2007 pm This is the time of year that we come before the Lord to thank Him for His provisions. I think we take harvest for granted… What if our lives depended upon a harvest (like farmers etc..) maybe we would be a lot more thankful for what God has given us. Who ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 75:1

Denomination: Baptist

A Life Of Calling And Completion

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jul 30, 2004

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Fulfillment in life can be found through focus on Christ and defining His calling for your life.

Introduction: The elusive experience of completion Throughout my teenage years I had a Golden Retriever dog named Genny… tennis ball was her life focus… and when she retrieved it… retuned… proud… wagging… her calling was complete. Birthday party for her.. a friend brought an entire box of tennis ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Rub People The Right Way

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Feb 21, 2006

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There are some people everyone enjoys being around. They are people who give encouragement. This message uses Barnabas an example of how to be an encourager.

“How To Rub People the Right Way” -Develop Winning Attitudes Acts 4:36-37 There are some people everyone enjoys being around. They are people who give encouragement. To learn how to become an encourager we can look at the life of an early church leader that from the beginning of his ministry to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:36-37

Denomination: Free Methodist

Does God Exist? Series

Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Mar 20, 2006

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The second of five messages on the reliability of Christianity

A Ready Defense March 13, 2005 The Existence of God Intro: 2 weeks ago we began a series entitled “A Ready Offense.” I’m attempting to deal w/ the 7 most common objections to Christianity. So far, we’ve looked at 2 questions: 1) What about all the people who’ve never heard of Jesus? 2) ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 19:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

What Freedom Is Not Series

Contributed by George Rhodes on Apr 19, 2006

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Christians cannot allow their freedom to turn into permssion to lives anyway they’d like.

Freedom Is Not License, Galatians 5:13 Pastor Trey Rhodes You, my brothers, were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge the sinful nature; rather, serve one another in love. (Galatians 5:13) "Everybody looks for different things in the Ten Commandments. Some look for Divine ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:13

Denomination: Baptist

Sound Speech

Contributed by J. Yeargin on Nov 4, 2005

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What evidence do you have to prove your faith in Christ? Is your commitment to Christ more than just an opinion or a way of thinking? In these last days, each of us needs to do all we can to live our lives the best we can, and be the testimony to our fri

SOUND SPEECH The question has been asked, “If you were arrested and charged with being a Christian, would there be enough evidence to convict you?” What evidence do you have to prove your faith in Christ? Is your commitment to Christ more than just an opinion or a way of thinking? In these last ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:10-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Slow Down And Shut Up Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Nov 5, 2005

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24th in series on Joshua. This is about jumping to conclusions about someone else’s faith, and how it’s much safer not to speculate.

Joshua 22:1-34 – Slow Down and Shut Up (NOTE: I draw heavily on Brian McLaren’s A New Kind of Christian for this message. And the reference I make to Pentecostals are towards the Jesus-only variety, not the Trinitarian varieties.) Maybe you have heard the poem called The Cookie Thief, by ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 22:1-34, Joshua 22:11-34

Denomination: Baptist

Extend Blessing Series

Contributed by Ken Sowers on Nov 26, 2005

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Bringing the gospel outside our comfort zones

Ethnocentricity - my nationality is superior to yours (A) Japanese eat very little fat and suffer fewer heart attacks than the British or Americans. (B) The French eat a lot of fat and also suffer fewer heart attacks than the British or Americans. (C) Japanese drink very little red wine and suffer ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:1-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Submission Of The Church Series

Contributed by Kerry Bauman on Jul 5, 2006

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This sermon spells out what our responsibility is to those who govern us.

Text: 1 Peter 2:13-17 Introduction: Christians make good citizens. We really do! I believe that if America’s leaders understood that our faith obligates us to this, they would encourage men and women to follow Christ. Permit me to share just a few ways that we bless our country: 1. We pay our ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:13-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Stewardship-A Question Of Control Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Sep 27, 2006

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(Read Matt 25:14-29) Parable of the Talents - Apply to principles of trust and stewardship

Another week of witnessing fires sweep through hills and homes, continues as a backdrop to our consideration of stewardship; and developing of life of trust. - One man on T.V., wandering thru the ashes that had once been his home… “We come into this world with nothing… We leave with nothing” - He ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Walking By Faith Part #2

Contributed by Wendell Blackburn on Apr 10, 2005

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Part #2 in a Faith Series

WALKING BY FAITH PART # 2 Last Night we were talking about how God can’t Use Quitters!!! We don’t need any distraction, We need a CLEAR DIRECTION FOR OUR FAITH WALK!!! WITH OUR GOD!!! We must continue forward in our faith walk… Some Months ago our Pastor said in his sermon Something that hits ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

One Day At A Time

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Apr 17, 2005

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In the Scripture lesson, Jesus tells the people not to worry about tomorrow. Seek God’s kingdom first, he says, and all the other stuff will take care of itself.

One Day at a Time Matthew 6:25-34 April 17, 2005 I don’t know if you know anything about the Jesus Seminar or not. We actually haven’t heard from them for several years now. I’m not sure that they are meeting any more or not. The Jesus Seminar was a group of biblical scholars who met over a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34

Denomination: Methodist

More Than Forgiven Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on May 16, 2005

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3rd in series on Jesus’ priorities. This shows we all hurt, and God wants to heal us.

Mark 2:1-12 – More Than Forgiven It’s hunting season and two friends were out hunting. One was always bragging about what a good shot he was. About that time a duck flew over. He took aim and fired… the duck flew on unscathed. He paused a minute and said, "My friend, you are now witnessing ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

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