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Lion Tamers - Pt. 4 Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on May 24, 2012

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Lions are loud. They are scary. All we see are teeth. So how do you tame the lions in your life?

Lion Tamers I. Introduction The king of the jungle. Fierce. Loud. Teeth bared. Claws sharpened. Ready to pounce. Ready to destroy. Infinitely powerful. Striking fear in everyone! Lions. One of the top attractions at zoos and circuses! We don't mind watching them when they are caged up and at a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:8-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Timothy Joins The Team! Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on May 25, 2018

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It takes more than leadership to built up the Kingdom of God, but good leaders can make a significant difference.

Timothy Joins the Team! (Acts 16:1-5) 1. Joke: A not-too-bright lady was stuck in a snowstorm when she remembered her dad's advice: "If you ever get stuck in a snowstorm, wait until a snowplow drives by and then follow it." Eventually she saw a snowplow so she followed it along in her car. After ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:1-5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

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

Scripture: Jeremiah 13:23, 2 Peter 3:18, Job 14:13-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Why Jesus Concentrated On Only Twelve Disciples

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

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In a world where bigger is usually assorted with better, it seems that Jesus might be considered a failure by today's standards.

In a world where bigger is usually assorted with better, it seems that Jesus might be considered a failure by today's standards. After all, the Lord spent most of His time with only twelve disciples, one of whom betrayed Him. However, Jesus knew that by concentrating on twelve disciples He would ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Satan, Society And A Savior Can Do For A Man

Contributed by Jeffrey Kellum on May 21, 2003

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Different reactions to sin oppression

INTRODUCTION: Read Story from Mark 5 TEXTUAL IDEA: The story of the healing of the demon possessed man shows us much about the relationship demons have with man and Christ. SERMON IDEA: What Satan, Society and a Savior Can Do For a Man NEED: To develop healthy spiritual relationships 1.Consider ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1

Denomination: Baptist

Less Respect Than A Dog Gets Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 5, 2017

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The abortion supporter treats the unborn child with less respect than they would demand for a puppy.

Thursday of Fifth Week in Course Joy of the Gospel This Gospel is one for the thoughtless atheist to seize and wring out for every drop of abuse of the Catholic truth. It looks on the surface like Jesus sinning. He is verbally abusing this poor pagan woman, whose only offense is to ask for ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:24-30

Denomination: Catholic

The Journey Every Christian Should Make Series

Contributed by Kevin Cummins on Jun 11, 2003

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In this passage as John writes to the different age groups maybe chronilogically and spiritually, we see three different destinations that every Christian should reach on their Christian journey.

So far as we have been going through the book of I John we have seen different tests and indications that you can know that you truly belong to Christ. Once again these tests were to reveal the false teachings that were going on and bring comfort and reassurance to those in the true church ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:12-14

Denomination: Church Of God

Paradigm For Spiritual Passion-Part One Series

Contributed by Larry Thompson on May 22, 2002

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An indept study of Acts 2 that leads the congregation to the understanding that what is desperately needed in the local church today is a reclamation of spiritual passion.

2002: The Paradigm of SPIRITUAL Passion Acts 2:42-47 Sunday, January 20, 2002 Larry L. Thompson (2002) INTRODUCTION: Every year on this Sunday I give what I have called, “A State of the Church” message. It is a prayerful and pray both honest and insightful look at where we are today a church ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Baptist

Is This A Molehill Or A Mountain?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 2, 2002

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Let’s study personal spiritual growth, and maturity, and how worry hinders growth and maturity in the church?

IS THIS A MOLEHILL OR A MOUNTAIN? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Luke 21:26 Men’s hearts failing them for fear, and for looking after those things which are coming on the earth, ... 2 Peter 3:18 But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord. LOOK AT HOW WORRY IS ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:18, Luke 21:26

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Wake Up Call

Contributed by Tim Zukas on Mar 12, 2005

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Walk in the Light

This is a true story – no I mean it, it really is true. Warren had an MRI a couple of weeks ago. I don’t know if you have ever had one. I’ve had a couple. One a long time ago and one just a few years ago. They have gotten better. For the first MRI that I had, the MRI was this big tube that ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:8-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Whose Hands Are You In Part 2 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 25, 2007

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Our relationship and security with God.

Whose Hands Are You In? Part 2 Scripture: Psalms 139: 13-18; John 3:16 Introduction Last week I shared with you the introduction to this short series of messages focusing on knowing whose hands you are in. Last week I shared with you an analogy using a car and how when we drive our cars, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:13-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Growing Up Spiritually Pt2

Contributed by Mike Sanders on Sep 11, 2009

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This sermon helps the believer see the importance of growing up spiritually

Growing up Spiritually PT2 (God wants to Grow, Go, Glow, Flow) If you would please turn in your bibles to To Ephesians 4:11-16 (NIV) 11 It was he who gave some to be apostles, some to be prophets, some to be evangelists, and some to be pastors and teachers, 12 to prepare God’s people for works ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"I Will Be With You"

Contributed by Jim Kane on Feb 27, 2010

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The third in a six-part series ‘Get Your Feet Wet.’

In your bulletin this morning, is an insert with our series text from Matthew 14. Please take that out. What I want you to do this morning is to read this passage as I read Mark and John’s accounts of this event. As I do so, write down what you notice is different and similar to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:23-27

Denomination: Church Of God

Dating, Relationships, Marriage And Sex

Contributed by Nate Herbst on Jan 1, 2009

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The Biblical keys necessary to successfully navigate the dating scene, glorifying God and finding the mate God created you to live your life with.

GODLY RELATIONSHIPS WITH THE OPPOSITE SEX - “God thought up and created two sexes. It is his idea.” – Dean Sherman. The Kingdom of God is based on relationships (and almost every problem on the planet arises out of bad relationships). Relationships are top priority to God (Mat. 22:37-39). Jesus ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

We Need A Hero?

Contributed by Jonathan Twitchell on Jul 25, 2006

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This sermon takes a look at the David & Goliath narrative with a contemporary eye to the Zorro and Superman movies.

It’s funny that as we grow up we sometimes develop tastes that we never had as a child. For instance, I never liked salad as a child, but developed a taste for Caesar Salad as an adult. While I still don’t like broccoli, somewhere along the way I developed a deep enjoyment of good coffee. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-49

Denomination: Nazarene

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