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God Is Dad!

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on May 4, 2007

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God is Dad! The Bible declares that the Father’s passionate rejoicing over His children echoes throughout the heavenlies.

How do people imagine God to be when they pray? Is He far from them or is He near? Is He powerful or passive? Is He disgusted with them or in love with them? Is He a mean old man, or a kindly grandpa-type, or neither? Is He listening? Does He care for them? Can He help them? What a person believes ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God Is Dad!

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on May 6, 2007

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The Great, Almighty God, the infinite Creator of the universe, takes great delight and unsurpassed joy from our relationship with Him.

How do you think people imagine God to be? Is He far or near? Is He powerful or passive? Is He disgusted with them or in love with them? Is He a mean old man? Is He a kindly grandpa-type? Is He listening? Does He care for people individually? Can He really help? During the late 1960’s and through ...read more

Scripture: Zephaniah 3:17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Now? Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jan 29, 2007

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Exposition of 1 Peter 1:13-16

Text: 1 Peter 1:13-16 Title: What Now? Date/Place: LSCC, 6/5/05, AM I. INTRODUCTION A. Opening illustration: leading the seminar for church planters at SEBTS before I left. B. Background to passage: This is a pivotal point in Peter’s letter. For the first 12 verses he expounded on the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

Do Not Steal Series

Contributed by Peter Parry on Apr 1, 2006

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"Stealing means more than taking; it means primarily withholding something." (Two Tablets a Day by Wm. R. VanerZee,p.97)

DO NOT STEAL (Ex.20:1-15; Mt. 21:28-32) (“Stealing means more than taking; it means primarily withholding something” Two Tablets a Day by Wm. R. VanderZee, p.97) It’s obvious from all the security in our stores and the high rates we pay for car insurance that a ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-15

Denomination: Congregational

Eye-Witnesses

Contributed by Marianne Unger on May 14, 2003

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Testimony to the truth of the gospel.

Luke 24:36-48 Eye-Witnesses There are events in our lives that we believe because of what we are told. We are told that the earth is tilted on a 23 degree axis. How many of you, here today have measured the degree of the earth’s tilt? How many of you, here today, believe that the earth is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:36-48

Denomination: *other

The Gospel Of Grace Defended Series

Contributed by James Phillips on Jun 18, 2003

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First in series of sermons from Paul to the church at Galatia to return them to the truth.

GALATIANS # I Galatia was not a city but a country or province. There is no certain information as to the time when the gospel was first preached in Galatia, or the persons by whom it was done. There is mention, however, of Paul’s having preached there several times, and several circumstances ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:1-24

Denomination: Christian Church

Be A Doer Of The Word Series

Contributed by Kelly Randolph on Jun 14, 2004

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This sermon challenges believers to go beyond merely hearing the truth to practicing the truth.

Be a Doer of the Word James 1:22-25 Our text in James today emphasizes the difference between hearing and doing God’s Word. I came across a wonderful illustration of this from Chuck Swindoll. He says…(READ Swindoll Illustration) How true to life is that? Let’s examine what James says regarding ...read more

Scripture: James 1:22-25, James 1:21-25

Denomination: Baptist

When We Need To Get Away From It All Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Feb 13, 2003

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Third sermon in the series, "Reality Prayer - How to Ask So God Will Answer".

We all want a place to go when we’re stressed or sad, tired or lonely, fearful or tempted, disappointed or discouraged - a place where we can unload our burdens and get some relief. When we feel insecure and inadequate we need a refuge - a shelter. We need a retreat. Prayer can transport us to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Grace Living Lessens Legalism

Contributed by Paul Fritz on May 24, 2004

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The Holy Spirit helps us realize that a person living according to a lawful orientation is always looking for guidelines by which everyone’s actions can be regulated. A person living by Christ’s graceful attitude looks to the Spirit and the word of God fo

Grace Living Lessens Legalism Galatians 2:16 "Yet we know that a man is justified or reckoned righteous and in right standing with God not by works of the Law but only through faith and absolute reliance to trust in Jesus the Anointed One. Therefore, even we ourselves believed on Christ ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

9 Steps Of Worship Series

Contributed by Viju Traven on Nov 22, 2006

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These are the steps that make you grow from strength to strength, from Glory to glory by going higher in truth and spirit.

Nine Steps to Restoring a Heart for Worship VJ Traven The unquenchable flame of passion for Christ burning in the hearts of the saints spreads a sweet aroma of worship before God in heaven. A true worshipper’s heart and head is deeply engaged with God uninterruptedly. Worship always sanctifies the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

How To Run The Race Pt. Ii Series

Contributed by Eric Peloquin on Dec 1, 2006

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This is the second in a series focusing on the need for God’s people to learn the importance of bearing up under opposition and trials so that God’s Kingdom might be established in us and in the world.

How to Run the Race (Pt. II) Sermon – July 31st 2005 Last week we began in a new series on Perseverance entitled “How Top Run The Race”. As I mentioned last week, perseverance is a foreign concept in general to many in the Western world. It is so important that we live by the spirit, that we ...read more

Scripture: James 5:10-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Who Is The Word?

Contributed by Chris Newsom on Aug 1, 2012

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The first two verses of the Gospel of John reveal Jesus Christ’s deity and that He is co-eternal, co-equal, and co-creator.

Who Is the Word John 1:1-2 Introduction If you have ever gone to see a play, many times they will start with an overture. This is where they introduce different musical themes that will be throughout the show. They are just snippets of the full musical score that you will be looking more in depth ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-2

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

When God Declares, Consider It Done!

Contributed by Herbert Armstrong Bosantog on Nov 4, 2012

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Through CHRIST, we have RECEIVED the POWER to DECLARE VICTORY and BLESSINGS for our FUTURE. Then BUILD OTHERS UP and be a BLESSING.

When God DECLARES, consider it DONE! Through CHRIST, we have RECEIVED the POWER to DECLARE VICTORY and BLESSINGS for our FUTURE. Then BUILD OTHERS UP and be a BLESSING. Most Christians think, “It’s a LUCIFER SPIRIT!” when we declare phrases that start w/ ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 46:10

Denomination: *other

Thanksgiving Is For Everyday

Contributed by Efrain Perez on Dec 3, 2011

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How can we be thankful, by finding rest in Christ Jesus, staying in the strong tower, passing the test when tested, remembering the crown of life, doing Gods will, being guided by the Holy spirit whom God said was the deposit for what’s to come, giving ou

Thanksgiving is for everyday I felt it appropriate to speak about thanksgiving being that we just celebrated it. I have 3 questions that we must look into 1. What are we to be thankful for? 2. How can we live in thanksgiving? 3. How do we spread our thanksgiving? The bible in Rev 7:11-12 ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 7:11-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Dabbling In Jesus

Contributed by Matthew Sutman on Jan 21, 2010

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Jesus desires our dedication not just dabbling.

Dabbling in Jesus Show “Paul Blart: Mall Cop” trailer Many of you may have seen that movie, but you probably didn’t catch an important lesson in it. Revelation 3: 14-16 14"To the angel of the church in Laodicea write: These are the words of the Amen, the faithful and true ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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