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What To Do When You Hit The Wall

Contributed by David Dewitt on Sep 30, 2001

based on 28 ratings

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In the Christian life we will face challenges but we can never give up

What to do When you Hit the Wall Philippians 2:25-30 August 19, 2001 Morning Service Introduction When I was in high school I was a part of the cross country team. A cross country meet would consist of a 3.1 mile or 5 kilometer race. As you crossed the finish line you would be given your time and ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:25-30

Denomination: Church Of God

The Gospel Verses Religion

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Feb 9, 2001

based on 151 ratings

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Religion can point one to God and provide expression for faith, but only the Person of Christ can bring slavation.

The Gospel Vs. Religion Eph 2:1-10 A recent article in the religion section of our local newspaper, dealt with the question, “Is it better to be religious or spiritual?” Opinions were garnered from five local pastors, representing Unity, Lutheran, Presbyterian, Disciples of Christ, and Bahai. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Wesleyan

Seeing God Through The Window Of Motherhood

Contributed by Michael Pahls on Apr 10, 2001

based on 185 ratings

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Uses the maternal images of God in Scripture both to explore how the feminine enhances our apprehension of the person and nature of God, and to present a picture of redeemed motherhood.

Seeing God Through the Window of Motherhood Isaiah 49:14-18 Isaiah 49:14 But Zion said, "The LORD has forsaken me, the Lord has forgotten me." 15"Can a mother forget the baby at her breast and have no compassion on the child she has borne? Though she may forget, I will not forget you! 16 See, I ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 49:14-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Gifts Of The Holy Spirit - Part 3 Series

Contributed by Bob Ashcraft on Apr 7, 2002

based on 94 ratings

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A five part series on the Manifestational-Gifts of the Holy Spirit. Part 3 covers divers kinds of tongues and the interpretation of tongues.

The Gifts of the Holy Spirit – part III 1 Cor 12:1-11 12:1 Now concerning spiritual gifts, brethren, I do not want you to be ignorant: 2 You know that you were Gentiles, carried away to these dumb idols, however you were led. 3 Therefore I make known to you that no one speaking by the Spirit of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Priority Of Worship

Contributed by Eric Snyder on Oct 22, 2001

based on 75 ratings

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this worked well for it’s purpose but it needs to be pollishied up a bit.

Sermon on Psalm 66, Eric A. Snyder, Fairland Christian Church, Revised for Farwell Church of Christ August 19, 2001 D. L. Moody told a story of a man who was asked by his ten-year- old son, "Daddy, why don’t you ever go to church with us? The father replied, "I don’t need to go to church, My ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 66:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Spirit And The Trinity Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Apr 14, 2005

based on 24 ratings

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The Spirit is part of the circle dance of the Trinity

Knowing The Holy Spirit April 10, 2005 The Spirit and the Trinity Luke 3:21-22 God is three, and God is one. The Trinity is not an easy concept to understand much less to explain. I’ve had supper time conversations with the kids that go like this: “Jesus is God.” “But God is God!” “Yeah ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:21-22

Denomination: *other

The Wheat And The Tares

Contributed by Paul George on Jan 29, 2004

based on 45 ratings

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The parable of the sower describes the work of Christ; the parable of the wheat and tares describes the work of Satan.

The parable of the sower describes the work of Christ; the parable of the wheat and tares describes the work of Satan. The parable of the wheat and tares is a prediction of the history of Christianity. The "field" represents the religious world, in which the wheat and the tares "grow together. This ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-30

Denomination: Holiness

Here's Your Sign Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Dec 13, 2004

based on 15 ratings

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A Christian is like a Human Church Sign.

Purpose Series #5 (Six Sessions on God’s Purpose for Your Life) Here’s Your Sign Matthew 5:14-16 SCRIPTURE READING: Matthew 5:14-16 INTRODUCTION: This fall, we’ve been studying from Rick Warren’s book, The Purpose driven Life. This week we’re focused on the 4th Purpose: Sharing your life ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Prophets And The Gospel” Series

Contributed by H. Kevin Derr on Sep 13, 2004

based on 10 ratings

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An exposition of 1 Peter 1:10-12

September 5, 2004 First Church of the Brethren H. Kevin Derr 1 Peter 1:10-12 “Prophets and the Gospel” 10Concerning this salvation, the prophets, who spoke of the grace that was to come to you, searched intently and with the greatest care, 11trying to find out the time and circumstances to which ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:10-12

Denomination: Brethren

Deacons: God's Ministering Servants

Contributed by Keith Davis on May 5, 2003

based on 91 ratings

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Learning what God wants from deacons.

Title: DEACONS: God’s Ministering Servants Text: Acts 6:1-6, Philippians 1:1, 1 Timothy 3:8-13 Introduction: God is the God of organization and structure. ‒ It is seen in the universe around us. ‒ It is seen in nature. ‒ The human body itself is so structured. ‒ The ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:8-13, Acts 6:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Poor In Spirit Series

Contributed by Edward Cook on Jun 8, 2003

based on 9 ratings

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This is the first sermon in a series on the Beatitudes in Matthew 5.

The Poor in Spirit Scripture reading: Matt. 4:23 - 5:16. Text: Matt. 5:3. I. INTRODUCTION Part of the Sermon on the Mount 1. Make a few remarks about the sermon generally. a. The longest recorded continuous discourse of our Lord. The greatest single sermon of all time. b. Remember Who is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Communion Of The Saints Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Mar 1, 2004

based on 40 ratings

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The catholic/universal church is the fellowship of all believers gathered, set apart, united in faith, who belong to Christ.

“I Believe” Sermon Series on the Apostles Creed “The Communion of the Saints” I Corinthians 12:12-27 Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts “I believe in the holy catholic church, the communion of saints.” Right upfront, let’s define “the church”: It is the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-27

Denomination: Congregational

Church And Chocolate Chip Cookies

Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Mar 16, 2004

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This sermon started when I was in Preaching Class, and it evolved into this. I preached this sermon my first Sunday at my church.

I’m a “dunker.” Not with a basketball, as I am only 5’9”, but rather with chocolate chip cookies. There is nothing quite like the chocolate chip cookie. They come in all shapes and sizes, but they are very similar in how they are made. There is the flour, sugar, butter, eggs, vanilla and, of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-31

Denomination: Wesleyan

Turning Your World Upside Down For Christ Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Jun 9, 2005

based on 8 ratings

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A study on our role in evangelism.

The mission of the church begins with Jesus Himself. “God had an only son,” David Livingstone wrote, “and He was a missionary…” His was not a self-appointed job. He was commissioned or sent by God to accomplish a purpose. Jesus multiplied His effectiveness by transmitting God’s commission to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christian A&p 101: The Unity Of The Body Series

Contributed by Johann Neethling on Oct 4, 2005

based on 55 ratings

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The first in a series of 4 sermons reflecting on Paul’s favorite description of the Church as the Body of Christ. In this message we reflect on the unity and diversity in the body of Christ.

CHRISTIAN A & P (Anatomy & Physiology) 101 1 Corinthians 12:12-27 1. Last Sunday afternoon, on our drive back home to Issaquah, Anne and I stopped in at our middle daughter, Gabrielle’s home to visit with her, her husband Scott, and our little grandson, Kyle. • Barely 3 minutes into our ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-27

Denomination: United Methodist

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