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  • Monty Newton avatar

    The "Buts" Series

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Jul 2, 2013
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    Real discipleship is demanding! It takes a lot for a spur-of-the-moment impulse to become a lifetime commitment to following Christ.

    Title: The “Buts” Text: Luke 9:51-62 Thesis: Real discipleship is demanding… it takes a lot for a spur-of-the-moment impulse to become a lifetime commitment to following Christ. Introduction Eric Weiner tells of being rushed to the hospital emergency room in excruciating pain. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    No Ifs, Ands, Or Buts!

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Jul 6, 2013
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    Real discipleship is demanding. It takes a lot for a spur-of-the-moment impulse to become a lifetime commitment to following Christ.

    Title: No Ifs, Ands or Buts! Text: Luke 9:59-62 Thesis: Real discipleship is demanding… it takes a lot for a spur-of-the-moment impulse to become a lifetime commitment. Introduction I mentioned last week that author, Eric Weiner, described himself as a “Confusionist” when it ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Being Close To The Poor Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 5, 2015
     | 3,890 views

    'No one must say that they cannot be close to the poor because their own lifestyle demands more attention to other areas.'

    Thursday of 2nd week in Advent 2015 Joy of the Gospel The passage from Isaiah we just heard is from what is often called “Second” Isaiah, probably a disciple of the original Isaiah who wrote during and immediately following the Babylonian exile. It is full of hope; from this we find ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Same Old Same Old--Vs Change

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 17, 2022
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    We are commanded to grow in grace. Real growth demands effort and a good plan. Will we stay the same and refuse to change?

    THE SAME OLD SAME OLD VS. CHANGE By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com WHAT IF A CATERPILLAR DESIRED TO STAY A CATERPILLAR? CHANGE: Let us look at complete metamorphosis. There are four stages of growth. EGG, LARVA (CATERPILLAR), PUPA (COCOON), ADULT (BUTTERFLY.) Maybe use the frog: ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Discouragement

    Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Apr 12, 2005
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    Physically, the demands of the ministry were sometimes almost more than Paul could bear (1:8;11:23 27). However, even more draining were the spiritual demands (7:5;11:28 29). He reflects on these experiences in this passage and tells why, though discoura

    THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: Larry Olsen describes a man lost in the desert: “He has been out of food and water for days. His lips are swollen, his tongue is swollen, he’s all beat up and bloody. Some of his bones are almost peeking through. He has been scraped and beat up by the cactus, sand and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Doug Warren avatar

    Responses To God's Grace Series

    Contributed by Doug Warren on Jan 14, 2001
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    God’s Grace (unmerited favor) toward us demands that we respond. What should be our responses to His Grace?

    Intro: Grace has been defined in many ways, (unmerited favor, God’s Riches at Christ’s Expense, full and underserved pardon and forgiveness) but whatever the definition, the Grace God extends to us demands that we respond. What should be our responses to God’s Grace? I. RECEIVE HIS GRACE (V. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "God's Principle Of First-Fruit Thanksgiving"

    Contributed by Ray Scott on Nov 24, 2003
    based on 46 ratings
     | 26,636 views

    God’s principle for THANKSGIVING is His principle for FIRST-FRUIT giving as well. God demands first place ... in GIVING ... and THANKSgiving.

    “God’s Principle Of First-Fruit Thanksgiving” Proverbs 3:9-10 INTRODUCTION: Tomorrow is THANKSGIVING! This is a special day set aside to THANK GOD for His blessings, love and grace. Even ATHEISTS can’t get around the fact that our nation honors God on this special day. Why don’t true Atheists ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When God Gets Mad Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Sep 12, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 11,944 views

    #7 in series. In this text we see An expression of Man’s irrevance,an example of Divine Displeasure and a demand for Jesus’ authority.

    A Study of the Book of John “That You May Believe” Sermon # 7 “When God Gets Mad!” John 2:13-21 John apparently considered the incident recorded in John 2 beginning in verse thirteen to be one of the more ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Future Of The Lord's Table Series

    Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Jun 2, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 6,197 views

    The Lord’s Table not only calls us to remember the past, or to celebrate the Sacrament in the present -- it also demands that we envision the future.

    There is a new day dawning at our church. The Holy Spirit is alive and at work in amazing ways at Good Shepherd. We have a new youth director coming in August. We have a new Director of Christian Education who is revitalizing our educational ministry. Our Enhancement Campaign is off to a ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Standing In A Bowing World

    Contributed by Jim Drake on Jan 22, 2007
    based on 24 ratings
     | 10,295 views

    By recognizing God’s ability and authority, and determining to obey Him, Christians today can refuse the sinful demands of a bowing world.

    1. The bowing world (3:8-15) a. The bowing world accused the Hebrew children (3:8- 12) b. The bowing world confronted the Hebrew children (3:13-15) 2. The legs to stand on (3:16-18) a. The Hebrew children stood on the leg of recognition (3:16-17) b. The Hebrew children ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Stark avatar

    The High Cost Of Friendship With The World Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Oct 18, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 18,785 views

    Friendship with the world is enmity with God. Can any Christian truly afford the price demanded so that we can be friends with the world?

    JAMES 4:4 THE HIGH COST OF FRIENDSHIP WITH THE WORLD “You adulterous people! Do you not know that friendship with the world is enmity with God? Therefore whoever wishes to be a friend of the world makes himself an enemy of God.” Ouch! James is not nice! He calls fellow Christians harsh names ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Managing The Mouthy

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Apr 20, 2010
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    Paul warned Titus of his need to subdue the threat of insubordinate teachers. How/Where is that threat subdued? Managing the Mouthy demands...

    MANAGING the MOUTHY—Titus 1:10-16 Attention: The churches of Crete were saved but were lacking the finesse necessary to accomplishing their mission. They were not yet organized for ministry. A pastor by the name of Titus, was charged with the fortunate task, of straightening out those ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Substitute King Series

    Contributed by Dean O'bryan on Jun 23, 2008
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     | 9,130 views

    First in a series on the life and reign of Saul. This message deals with the results of Israel demanding a King, and of God giving them what they request.

    Trinity Baptist Church June 22, 2008 Series: Portrait of a Politician Title: The Substitute King 1 Samuel 8:1-22 I don’t know much about Samuel Clements -- Mark Twain -- when it comes to his faith. But he said something once which was dead on. He said, “Some ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Little Chunks Of Doubt

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 17, 2022
     | 972 views

    Often what we perceive as doubt is not really that severe. We experience times in which faith in Christ seems overwhelmingly demanding.

    We may cluck our tongues and roll our eyes at Thomas in this snippet from John’s Gospel. “How can the unanimous testimony,” we wonder, “of those who saw Jesus that Easter evening still leave Thomas, absent without leave then, in doubt of the Resurrection?” At first glance he just looks irreparably ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • John Lowe avatar

    Hosea Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 30, 2022
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     | 2,224 views

    Punishment for wrongdoing is essential, but according to Hosea, punishment is not to meet the demands of justice but rather to restore the ones who have done the wrong.

    Hosea Hosea's first three children had very unusual names. His family story was a metaphor for God's relationship with Israel. The Book of Hosea is addressed to the people of the northern kingdom — Israel. It contains both a warning concerning future events and the meaning of these ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist