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  • Jon MacKinney avatar

    Faith And Decision-Making

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Dec 20, 2005
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    We are called on the make decision all the time, from long ranging decisions to simple ones. How did the early church go about making a life and death decision at the infant stage of their existence?

    Passage: Acts 4:23-31 Intro: I was amazed to discover on the web this week that for some churches, the question is not what time their Christmas Day service should be, but whether they should have it at all! 1. decision making in the church can be a quagmire, with all those opinions flying ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    The Cosmic Conflict On Carmel

    Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Jul 1, 2004
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    We will see through this fight that Elijah teaches us how to stand in difficult times.

    THE COSMIC CONFLICT ON CARMEL HOW TO STAND UP IN DIFFICULT TIMES 1st Kings 18 A few years ago I was in Las Vegas for a national Baptist convention. I just happen to be there when one of the biggest fights of our decade was taking place. It was a bout that featured Sugar Ray Leonard against Thomas ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Standing For Grace

    Contributed by Dave Kinney on Mar 3, 2007
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    Paul was the first to acquaint them with the fundamental principles of Christianity and now it was their responsibility to build upon the great grace foundation!

    1 Corinthians 3:10 “According to the grace of God which was given to me, as a wise master builder I laid a foundation, and another is building upon it. But let each man be careful how he builds upon it.” NASB Paul was the first to acquaint them with the fundamental principles of Christianity and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Contending Against Apostasy

    Contributed by Kemuel Travis on Oct 10, 2006
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    To show that we must not allow apostasy to thrive in the church, but rather combat it in the power of God.

    -Scripture has quite a bit of sport allusion to it -The next two Sunday nights we will be taking a look at the book of Jude -It is one of the shortest books of the Bible (only 1 chapter) -But it packs a great deal of truth in a limited number of verses -It is in our passage tonight that we see a ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The Difference Baptism Makes Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jun 29, 2011
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    Baptism was never meant to be an empty ritual. It has implications for our everyday lives

    Romans 6:12-23 “The Difference Baptism Makes” INTRODUCTION In 1517 Martin Luther had a problem. A monk by the name of Tetzel was selling indulgences. An indulgence is a certificate guaranteeing the forgiveness of all sins—for a small price. Not only did Luther have a ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Gaining Your Bearings In Life Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jul 4, 2011
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    Careful: Many of life's blessings can be enjoyed, but they carry with them the potential to work against you.

    Gaining Your Bearings in Life (Proverbs 18:20-24) 1. I was told that I had used the joke from last week's sermon just 4 weeks earlier, about the 2 Jews, the 2 Catholics, and the 2 Baptists stranded on an island. Oops. 2. So, to redeem myself, I will tell one only about two Jews stranded on an ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Responding To God's Promise

    Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Dec 21, 2011
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    A thematic approach to the birth of Christ in Matthew 2:1-12

    Matthew 2:1-12 Responding to God’s Promise Introduction – Promises1 The kids had talked Mom into getting a hamster. They promised to take care of their pet, which they named “Danny.” Within two months, though, Mom was taking care of Danny. One day Mom decided enough ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sharing A Discovery Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Feb 2, 2012
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    Andrew and Philip encounter Jesus and catch a glimpse of who he is and of what God is doing. They share their discovery with family and friends and thus become an example of sharing our faith with others. Though they do not fully understand, still they ch

    John 1:43-51 “Sharing a Discovery” INTRODUCTION According to statistics Christianity is the world’s largest religion. Christians number 2.1 billion people, or approximately 33% of the world’s population. I realize that this is probably an exaggerated figure. There are ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Is The Church Just Our "Dotty Maiden Aunt" Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 11, 2012
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    The word of God calls us to the obedience of faith. We cannot compromise with evil, even when tempted to do so by our convenience.

    Monday of 6th Week in Course Verbum Domini Is the Church Just Our Dotty Maiden Aunt? “Before I was afflicted I went astray; but now I keep thy word.” There’s a memorable scene in A Christmas Story, in which Ralphie, who longs for a BB gun for Christmas, opens a parcel from his ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Neither The Egg Nor The Omelet

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Mar 19, 2012
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    A talk on the lives of Jacob and Joseph, and how we can learn from them to cling to the promises and faithfulness of God.

    Text: Heb 11:21-22, Title: Neither the Egg nor the Omelet, Date/Place: NRBC, 3/18/12, AM A. Opening illustration: B. Background to passage: these two men were looking to the same event. They desired and foresaw the suffering and deliverance of their people. This was a promise/prophecy that was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Will They Know There Is A Prophet In Their Midst? Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 3, 2012
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    We are made prophets by our baptism; shall we act as prophets to this culture of death?

    14th Sunday in Ordinary Time July 8, 2012 Verbum Domini Beloved of God, listen to the words that a priest or deacon spoke to you at your baptism: [God] now anoints you with the chrism of salvation. As Christ was anointed Priest, Prophet and King, so may you live always as members of his body, ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Prop Me Up On My Leaning Side

    Contributed by James Lowe on Apr 5, 2013
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     | 16,904 views

    Sometimes we need to ask God for special support

    Lord, Prop me up on my Leaning Side Psalm 37:24 Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down: for the LORD upholdeth him with his hand. Proverbs 3:5 Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. Proverbs 3:6 In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    A Farewell Homily

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 8, 2013
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    Always remember that the task of the Church is to attract non-believers to Jesus Christ in the Church.

    Tenth Sunday in Ordinary Time 2013 “farewell” In the pre-Christian world, there was an inchoate understanding of human life after earthly death. The Hebrew’s picture of human existence in the nether world was one of gloom, shadow, even an inability to praise God. I think that the young man ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    How Do You Think: Long Or Short Term? Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Aug 12, 2013
     | 6,947 views

    Life is usually smoother if you make short term sacrifices for greater future benefit. Are you a short term or long term person?

    How Do You Think: Long or Short Term? (Proverbs 21:5-8) 1. Mankind has long recognized the importance of thinking ahead. 2. Take the story of the three pigs… 3. Jesus parable: man builds house on sand vs. on the rock 4. The conflict between immediate gratification and delayed gratification ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    More Than Murder Series

    Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Mar 26, 2014
     | 2,956 views

    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

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance