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Satisfaction In Life And How It's Tied To Teamwork Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Nov 12, 2007

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How to adapt my thinking in order to enjoy working with others.

Together we make a difference. That’s what we’ve been focusing on these last several weeks. Say “Together we make a difference” with me. That’s the series we’re in. And it’s so critical to a worthwhile life. To be a part of the teams that God designed me to be a part of is one of the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Is There Really A Point To Life? Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Mar 11, 2008

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God shows the purpose of life to those who truly believe in Jesus as the Messiah.

Scripture Introduction The events we are about to read occur after Jesus’ healing of a paralytic. An invalid for 38 years, this man’s only hope was the rumor of an angel coming down from heaven, dipping his wings into a pool, and creating a healing balm for the first person to enter the water. ...read more

Scripture: John 5:16-29

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Spirit Of Faith Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jan 24, 2009

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Paul, Pt. 10

THE SPIRIT OF FAITH (2 CORINTHIANS 4:7-18) The 92-year-old, petite, well-poised and proud lady, who is fully dressed each morning by eight o’clock, with her hair fashionably coifed and makeup perfectly applied, even though she is legally blind, moved to a nursing home today. Her husband of 70 years ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:7-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Faith Triumphs In Trouble Series

Contributed by David Jenkins on Mar 18, 2005

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Faith Triumphs in Trouble

Romans 5:1, “ 1 Therefore, having been justified by faith, we have[a] peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ,” Therefore is a transition word Paul uses to move from one argument to another. He will use the word again in v.12 to point out that this is another argument. This ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Planning For The Future. Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 8, 2004

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In the midst of tragedy and the misfortunes of life, it’s hard to remember that God still has a plan for your life... but He does.

OPEN: I once read the true story of a woman who told about how frustrated she’d gotten with her husband during the early years of their marriage. Apparently they both worked, but she took pride in the idea that she could still prepare good meals for them to eat. She’d prepare meals in advance and ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:8-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Loving And Serving One Another

Contributed by Richard Tow on Nov 17, 2003

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This sermon examines common quotes from those who do not serve others in contrast to quotes from those who do serve. Everyone has an excuse, but hose who choose to serve are empowered to do so.

Loving & Serving One Another 5-5-02 Intro: Text: Gal. 5:13 (Ampl) “For you, brethren, were [indeed] called to freedom; only [do not let your] freedom be an incentive to your flesh and an opportunity or excuse [for selfishness] but through love you should serve one another.” 1. Like no ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:28-31, Galatians 5:13

Denomination: Charismatic

The Reconciliation Factor Part 1 Series

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Feb 26, 2004

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God wants you to enjoy relationships of oneness.

Matthew 5:23-26 The Reconciliation Factor Introduction During the month of August I dealt with the subject of unity, exploring what exactly unity is and how it applies to our various relationships with God, with our fellow church members, with our husbands or wives, and by inference every other ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:23-26

Denomination: Baptist

Discipleship: Created To Be Like Christ Series

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Mar 14, 2004

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1. Troubles cause us to trust. 2. Temptations help us to obey. 3. Offenses teach us to forgive.

(Note: The outline of this sermon, and some of the content have been adapted from Rick Warren’s material on 40 Days of Purpose.) I remember when the makeover shows started. They would give a person a new hairdo, new makeup and a new dress. That was it. But, of course, the American way is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:27-32

Denomination: Methodist

The Apple Doesn't Fall Far From The Tree Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Oct 30, 2002

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It’s the application that counts. Yes Jesus is one with the Father, but now that we are in Christ we should be like him in our WORDS AND WORKS. This is what authenticates our prayers "in Jesus name."

We have a saying around our house that we use whenever one of the kids are acting like their parents; “the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree.” Of course one of our children likes to point out that “the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree unless the tree is at the top of a hill.” Our kids are ...read more

Scripture: John 14:7-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Sabbath Rest Series

Contributed by Tyler Edwards on Apr 25, 2009

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What a wonderful promise of rest we have from our God and king, but what does that rest mean? How are we to understand the rest He offers?

Hebrews: Chapter 4 September 14, 2008 Sabbath Rest I started off this week worn out. From the very beginning I was drained. This was just one of those weeks were everything caught up with me at once. A little over a month ago we found out that my sister was pregnant. My wife and I were really ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:1-11

Denomination: *other

Preparing For Christmas Series

Contributed by Alan Tison on Dec 18, 2006

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The world is ready for Christmas! But I don’t think the world is prepared for Christmas. THERE IS A DIFFERENCE The world is ready for us to storm their stores spend our money after all there are only a few shopping days left untill Christmas, but the wo

Introduction: Video Clip 12 Crazy Days Christmas from SermonSpice.com Are you ready for Christmas? I heard two men in our church foyer discussing what they were going to buy theirs wives for Christmas this year. One of the men said, “This year I think I will just wrap myself up as a present and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Plan The Work, Part 3: Defend The Plan Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Mar 21, 2009

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When a leader knows, through prayer and the confirmation of God’s people, that he is in the will of God, he must defend his plan against ungodly opposition.

One of the great lessons we get from the book of Nehemiah is that opposition is not a onetime deal. It would be nice if we could just deal with opposition once and be done with it, wouldn’t it? But we can’t. Because as long as we are doing the work that God calls us to do, we will have to face ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:19-20

Denomination: Baptist

God's Protection Through Prayer Part I Series

Contributed by David Scudder on Oct 16, 2011

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The Bible tells us to pray without ceasing; (1 Thessalonians 5:17 NAU), but how is that possible? We have been learning how to do that here in this model prayer that Jesus gave us. The six requests that Jesus lists here should keep us busy praying.

Purpose: To alert us to our vulnerability to Satan's attacks. Aim: I want the listener to see the importance of avoiding sin by relying on God's strength. INTRODUCTION: The Bible tells us to pray without ceasing; (1 Thessalonians 5:17 NAU), but how is that possible? We have been learning how to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Father In Law Knows Best

Contributed by Tom Conant on Mar 7, 2012

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How Jethro's principle can help us structure for spiritual health (small groups).

Exodus 18:13-26 13And so it was, on the next day, that Moses sat to judge the people; and the people stood before Moses from morning until evening. 14So when Moses’ father-in-law saw all that he did for the people, he said, “What is this thing that you are doing for the people? Why ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 18:13-36

Denomination: Pentecostal

Paddle Thru The Rapids

Contributed by Bruce Lee on Jul 27, 2016

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Thoughts after having gone on a whitewater rafting trip with teens group.

Paddle thru the Rapids “So be truly glad! There is wonderful joy ahead, even though it is necessary for you to endure many trials for a while.” 1 Peter 1:6 NLT Intro: We all have opportunities to get upset. We have temptations that we are faced with. We have stresses that come to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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