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The Safest Place On Earth Series

Contributed by Keith Davis on May 5, 2003

based on 44 ratings

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This lesson teaches the importance of the church dealing with conflicts within the church family.

Title: Making the Most of Our Relationships 4 “The Safest Place On Earth” Text: Matthew 18:1-21 The church is a wonderfully weird place because people are a part of it! HERE ARE THE TOP 10 THINGS YOU’LL PROBABLY NEVER HEAR IN CHURCH 10.Hey! It’s MY turn to sit in the front pew! 9. Sign me up ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:1-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The First Recorded Tithe Series

Contributed by Bruce Morrison on May 14, 2003

based on 39 ratings

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Three important things we learn about the tithe from Abram’s encounter with Melchizedeck.

STEWARDSHIP SERIES #2 The First Recorded Tithe Genesis 14: 17-24 After Abram returned from defeating Kedorlaomer and the kings allied with him, the king of Sodom came out to meet him in the Valley of Shaveh (that is, the King’s Valley). Then Melchizedek king of Salem brought ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 14:17-24

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What's The Use? Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Jul 18, 2003

based on 39 ratings

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Why do we do what we do in worship services? This is expository and topical of why the Bible is useful for us today, with lots of stories and quotes.

2 Timothy 3:16-17 – What’s the Use? The US standard railroad gauge – that’s the distance between rails – is 4 feet, 8-1/2 inches. Why such an odd number? Because that’s the way they built them in England, and American railroads were built by British expatriates – that is, people who used to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17, Hebrews 4:7

Denomination: Baptist

Immersion 101

Contributed by Trevor Pugh on Jul 19, 2003

based on 13 ratings

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A study on the deviation of immersion and sprinkling. Good for a seeker crowd. Also helps an immersed crowd to answer questions raised in public.

Immersion 101 We basically all have been raised in the Christian Church/ Churches of Christ. And being that we all have been brought up this way, we all like to think we know how to answer the questions that arise from the outside non-Christian community. Well, neither do I. Today we’ll get in to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:36-39

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Staying Positive Under Pressure

Contributed by Mike Mizell on Dec 11, 2002

based on 315 ratings

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Learn how to maintain when everything falls apart

Staying Positive under Pressure Exodus 14:13 For the past couple of weeks, the Lord has burdened me with the various needs in the body. I will say again as I have so many other times; I am excited about God’s presence and power being manifested week after week. Let’s continue to dare to dream ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:13, Exodus 14:21-30

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Fourfold Name In Isaiah 9:6

Contributed by Warren Bird on Dec 17, 2002

based on 174 ratings

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The magnificent fourfold name given to the promised child in Isaiah’s prophecy is a great encouragement, at Christmas and all year round.

Introduction I don’t expect any of you to remember, but I promised at this time last year to preach tonight’s sermon at some time. My pre-Christmas message in 2001 was on the subject of “God’s Unique Sign” and in it I briefly discussed the verse in Isaiah 9:6 where the promised son is to be called ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Off The Wall

Contributed by Troy Brewer on Dec 28, 2002

based on 36 ratings

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If God wants to change your Life hes got to change your mind and how he changes your mind is to get you to think about things you’ve never thought about before. so a true Life changing Ministry will always be just little bit out of the norm. a little bit

Off the wall John the Baptist is a child of promise born to an old man that had never seen God Move and an old woman who had never had hope ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:7-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Gambling – What Does One Really Stand To Lose

Contributed by Don Mcclain on Jan 22, 2003

based on 124 ratings

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Legalized gambling is harmful public policy that should be vigorously opposed at all levels.

INTRODUCTION A. GAMBLING DEFINED Merriam-Webster, - to play a game for money or property American Heritage® Dictionary - To bet on an uncertain outcome, as of a contest. - To play a game of chance for stakes. - To take a risk in the hope of gaining an advantage or a benefit. World Book ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:9-18, Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Vally Series

Contributed by Carl Kelleher on Jun 4, 2003

based on 24 ratings

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In-depth analysis of the 23rd Psalm

Title: “He Is The God Of The Valley” Psalms 23: 4 “Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of Death, I will fear no evil; For You are with me; Your Rod & Your Staff, they comfort me.” Every one of us likes to have a Mountain Top Experience with God; -Because it feels ...read more

Scripture: Job 23:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

"A Word For The Lazy"

Contributed by Ray Scott on Jun 18, 2003

based on 30 ratings

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Paul addresses the work ethic of the Christian, and how to deal with spiritual laziness. A continuation and the conclusion of the series on 2 Thessalonians.

“A Word For The Lazy” 2 Thessalonians 3:6-18 INTRODUCTION: Have you ever been lazy? You just didn’t want to do anything but sit around, watch TV, eat or sleep? There’s PHYSICAL LAZINESS … and there’s also MENTAL LAZINESS, where you just don’t want to think about anything too deep … where you ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 3:6-18

Denomination: Baptist

Did Anybody Call While I Was Out? Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Aug 31, 2004

based on 11 ratings

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Part 10 in Elijah series - what God’s call is (and isn’t), and what we are to do with it.

1 Kings 19:19-21 – Did Anybody Call While I Was Out? There’s an old legend that tells the story of a maniacal Dutch sea captain who was struggling to round the Cape of Good Hope in the eye of a terrible gale that threatened to sink his ship and all aboard. The sailors warned him to turn ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:19-21

Denomination: Baptist

I Believe Series

Contributed by Anne Robertson on Sep 4, 2004

based on 8 ratings

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It is important to have a creed...to determine what, in fact, you believe.

I BELIEVE TEXT: 2 Chronicles 20:20-21; Mark 9:17-27 Now that our lighthouse is built and there is a light to shine on our way, I want to shift our point of reference from the lighthouse to a nearby ship. (Steve and George skit.) It is time for us to chart the course of our ship across the year. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:17-27

Denomination: Methodist

Training For Discipleship Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Sep 15, 2004

based on 35 ratings

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Believe it or not, you don’t have to have it all together to serve Jesus Christ. In this week’s study of the Gospel of Mark we learn how Jesus trained His disciples through disappointment and death to bring the gospel.

Sports teams always like to play before a hometown crowd. Here in Portland they say that the “fan factor” can really help the Trailblazers win games. But when it comes to ministry, often playing to the home town crowd is a disappointing experience. Either because of past relationships or ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:1-30

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Lessons On How To Turn Setbacks Into Comebacks

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Sep 20, 2004

based on 74 ratings

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We must cling to God even when we cannot find comfort in Him. Sermon idea & title borrowed from Eugene Pansler. Great Sermon, Brother Eugene.

Lessons On How To Turn Setbacks into Comebacks Job 13.15 September 19, 2004 Chester FBC, Chester, IL Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A During the loss of first baby, Kaylea, a well-intentioned deacon named Brother Allen came to the house for a visit. (Scan picture of Kaylea from my ...read more

Scripture: Job 13:15

Denomination: Baptist

How To Settle Disputes Series

Contributed by Dan Borchert on Sep 23, 2004

based on 24 ratings

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There will be disputes. that is not the important part. How we handle them is what matters.

Galatians 2:1-21 How To Settle Disputes Introduction A. As long as we are human, we will have disputes B. We will have arguments C. We will have disagreements D. There was a small town in Tenn. With a Church whose name was “left foot Baptist” a young seminary student saw the sign and was curious ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:1-21

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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