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Finding Purpose In Your Trials

Contributed by Raymond Dix Jr. on Jan 20, 2002

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This message is designed to demonstrate that there is purpose in the trials God allows us to endure.

2 My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, 3 knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience. 4 But let patience have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing. Introduction – One of the most difficult questions at times like this is ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-4

Denomination: Baptist

How To Age With Grace

Contributed by Errol Joseph on Jul 16, 2001

based on 108 ratings

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Gives some guidelines for aging gracefully from the examples of Simeon and Anna.

DATE: July 15, 2001 TEXT: Luke 2:21-38 THEME: "How to Age With Grace" INTRODUCTION “There is something happening to every one of you this very moment as you sit here in church. Imperceptibly, but relentlessly. You are getting older - aging. The causes are uncertain, probably because our ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:21-38

Denomination: Pentecostal

Our Thoughts Are Not God's Thoughts

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Aug 15, 2001

based on 44 ratings

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What counts in your life?

Introduction Philippians 3:3-21 Introduction Story: An atheist was sitting under a tree one day smugly thinking: "God, I know you don’t exist but if you do exist you must be really stupid. Look at this huge oak tree. It’s got a little acorn on it. And look at this huge marrow carried by such ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:3-24

Denomination: Anglican

A Saving Response To Christ

Contributed by Scott Cox on Apr 30, 2001

based on 189 ratings

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How to respond to Christ with saving faith.

Introduction: What constitutes a saving response to the resurrected Lord? James says the "demons believe and tremble". If salvation is more than mere mental ascent to a set of facts, what does real saving belief look like? This is what Paul lays out in this verse. (READ Romans 10:9) There are ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:9

Denomination: Baptist

Paul: The Man, The Message, The Method

Contributed by Jimmy Davis on Sep 12, 2001

based on 108 ratings

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From the life of the Apostle Paul, Christians can learn to Trust and Obey, for there’s no other way!

Sermon.984 “Paul: The Man, The Message, The Method” Romans 1:1-7 What kind of person do you want to be remembered as? What is the one theme of your life that you want your children and grandchildren to be able to say about you? What will be your message and your method in life that you leave ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Responding To Our National Tragedy

Contributed by Joel Curry on Sep 13, 2001

based on 101 ratings

| 3,205 views

The Beatitudes give us a guide for how the Christian should respond to the terrible terrorist attacks on our country.

Introduction Incomprehensible. Unthinkable. Unspeakable. Unbelievably evil. However we describe it, the coordinated terrorist attacks in New York City, Washington, D.C., and Pennsylvania that killed perhaps thousands of blameless and unsuspecting people continue to shock our senses. The tragedy ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Good And Angry

Contributed by Jeff Simms on Jun 4, 2003

based on 180 ratings

| 17,208 views

to learn how to control anger in godly ways

Good and Angry James 1:19-20 Primary Purpose: To encourage the congregation to control their anger in godly ways. Introduction: Think of the last time you got angry. How did you respond to those around you? Did you say things you shouldn’t have or hurt your witness to another person? ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-20

Denomination: Baptist

Stewardship 1 - A Firm Foundation Series

Contributed by Dan Cale on Apr 4, 2005

based on 56 ratings

| 13,590 views

This is the first in a series of stewardship messages focusing on building a life of stewardship. This message investigates themes of ownership, responsibility, and accountability.

Stewardship Pt 1 ¡V A Firm Foundation Genesis 1 This morning I want to begin a series of messages for stewardship month focusing on building a life of Christian stewardship. What is stewardship and what does it have to do with us? First let me dispel some myths about stewardship: Stewardship is ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-28

Denomination: *other

Fruit Of The Spirit Series

Contributed by Neil Partington on Oct 24, 2005

based on 10 ratings

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Everyone is familiar with a hammer and a screwdriver. These are common tools. Does God have tools? Today we will look at nine tools that God provides for us to use.

Last week I asked you two simple questions. The first was “Are you 100% committed to Jesus Christ?” The second question was “Are you 100% committed to this church?” Following the service, I had one person approach me and tell me that they aren’t 100% committed to Jesus, but they are going to work ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Gift Empowered Ministry Part 5 Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Jan 20, 2006

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Final message on spiritual gifts.

GIFT EMPOWERED MINISTRY Defining Our Ministry Through Our Giftedness INTRODUCTION: here we are once again, on the other side of the Christmas season, and back to the book of 1 Corinthians. Now, before we changed gears and went into the Christmas season, we were looking at our spiritual gifts, and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-31

Denomination: Baptist

God's Wonderful Gift Of Creation Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Dec 3, 2004

based on 14 ratings

| 7,859 views

This is the first of a three part series looking at 3 gifts. the first is the gift of Creation, the second will be man’s "gift" of rejection, and then Christ’s gift of Redemption.

GOD’S WONDERFUL GIFT OF CREATION Genesis 1:1;Psalm 19:1-6;Col 1:16 GIFTS ARE NOT MOTIVATED BY NEED BUT BY CHOICE GIFTS ARE AN EXPRESSION OF LOVE I GOD HAD US IN MIND WHEN HE CREATED WHAT HE CREATED Isaiah 45:18 For this is what the LORD says-- he who created the heavens, he is God; he who ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 19:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Passion Of A Champion Series

Contributed by John Harvey on Aug 5, 2004

based on 24 ratings

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Paul’s passion for telling of Christ and the struggles he went through and how they can apply to our lives

Gold Medal Living “Passion of a Champion” August 8, 2004 Intro: Looking at how to live as spiritual champions. Last week we looked at determination and the need to press on. This week we are going to look at the passion it takes to be a spiritual champion. Again, we are using the life of Paul as ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Saints Are To Praise And Pray! Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Oct 12, 2009

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Praising God and praying on a regular basis are both duties and response for Christians.

We are here to worship God! Have you ever wondered why there is a message within a Worship Service? Would you say that many in Wisconsin worship the Packers? And when Coach McCarthy speaks, many fans intently listen! Are you a fan of God? Listening to what God has is to say is worship. So please ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Slowing Down Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jul 28, 2006

based on 4 ratings

| 7,319 views

A balanced life can open us to experience the abundant life that God has promised to us. Slowing down is one step in achieving and maintaining a balanced life.

DISCOVER BALANCE JULY 23, 2006 Luke 6:12-19 “Slowing Down” INTRODUCTION We begin a new series of sermons today—“Discover Balance.” For the rest of the summer, we will be examining the topic of how we achieve and maintain balance in our lives. Today we will talk about slowing down. In future ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:12-19, Luke 6:1

Denomination: Lutheran

The Anointed Ones

Contributed by Jeffrey Dillinger on Jan 16, 2011

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The antichrists have come, even come out from among us. But we are anointed by the Holy One. What does that anointing mean?

The Anointed Ones (1 John2:18-27) Introduction: A. The Bible gives us several warnings about troubles that are coming. Peter talks about scoffers in the last days. Paul tells Timothy that a time is coming when people will turn aside from sound doctrine and turn to teachers who tell them what ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:18-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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