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Defeating Disappointments

Contributed by Denn Guptill on May 22, 2003

based on 54 ratings

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Looks at dealing with the disappointments in our lives.

Have you ever been disappointed? Really disappointed? Maybe you watched as your dreams crashed and burnt, or perhaps someone you loved and trusted let you down. My cousin’s 17 year old daughter has been planning her audition for Canadian Idol since it was first announced. She has an incredible ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 14:1-12

Denomination: Wesleyan

A Life Worth Living

Contributed by James May on Jun 1, 2003

based on 28 ratings

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Only through obedience to the Word of God can we find the love of life and happiness and a life worth living.

A LIFE WORTH LIVING It seems that everyone you talk to all have the same purpose in life – at least when it comes to this life upon the earth. Wrapped up in each of us is the desire to have a better quality of life. Everywhere you look people are consumed by their quest of the elusive “American ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:10-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Christ The Wisdom Of God

Contributed by William Baeta on Jan 4, 2003

based on 17 ratings

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“And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father, full of grace and truth” John 1:14.

Theme: Christ the wisdom of God Text: Jer. 31:7-14; Eph. 1:3-14; John 1:1-18 Today is the first Sunday of the year 2003. It is a time to reflect on God’s love and the many blessings we have in Christ Jesus. Many people, however, wonder where these blessings are. They do not enjoy them neither do ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18, Jeremiah 31:7-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

And Who Is My Enemy?

Contributed by Jim Kane on Aug 7, 2004

based on 23 ratings

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How do I love my enemy?

In a recent column in Leadership Weekly, Gordon MacDonald, a retired pastor and editor at large for Leadership, a journal for pastors, reflected on a comment from Louis Berkhof who said, "God does not want us as objects but as covenant partners, partners who can converse. He desires our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:43-47

Denomination: Church Of God

Why Do You Seek The Living Among The Dead?

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Apr 22, 2003

based on 30 ratings

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We do it all the time, looking for living things in dead places. This sermon is an Easter sunrise message designed to remind us our faith is all about life, not death.

THE PASTOR’S POINTS sermon ministry of CEDAR LODGE BAPTIST CHURCH Thomasville, NC A fellowship of faith, family and friendships. ------------------------------------------------------- Dear Friends, The following sermon was prepared for Easter Sunrise service at our church. I never got to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-9

Denomination: United Methodist

A Noble Request

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Apr 16, 2005

based on 25 ratings

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Sacrifice is a word that few people enjoy hearing about unless it is in baseball. When a runner is on third base and the hitter hits a deep fly ball to left field, he is credited with belting a sacrifice fly to bring the runner home.

Presenting Yourselves as a Living Sacrifice (Romans 12:1-10) Sacrifice is a word that few people enjoy hearing about unless it is in baseball. When a runner is on third base and the hitter hits a deep fly ball to left field, he is credited with belting a sacrifice fly to bring the runner home. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Silly Humans, Smart God

Contributed by Timothy Gardner on Apr 23, 2005

based on 29 ratings

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As humans we get pretty silly when it comes to the choices we make.

Silly Humans, Smart God Written By: Tim Gardner April 2005 “AT&T fired President John Walter after nine months, saying he lacked intellectual leadership. He received a $26 million severance package. Perhaps it’s not Walter who’s lacking intelligence. Police in Oakland, California spent two ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:11

Denomination: Salvation Army

Watchman On The Wall, Who Is The Safest Of Us All?

Contributed by James May on Sep 18, 2002

based on 99 ratings

| 18,773 views

God’s watchmen aren’t always trumpeting God’s warning, neither do many hear when the alarm is sounded.

Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 33:2-11, Romans 9:33

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Brother's Keeper Series

Contributed by Tim Bond on Oct 2, 2002

based on 108 ratings

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No matter what Cain might lead us to believe, we are our brother’s keeper.

After God finished creating a perfect world for us to live in, He gave us the capacity to manage and affect that world. With that privilege and responsibility, human beings allowed sin to enter into the world. Once sin entered the picture, a creation that God had declared "very good" began to ...read more

Scripture: James 5:19-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Be Contagious: With Your Attitude

Contributed by Jay Mcphearson on May 8, 2007

based on 5 ratings

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In the person of Jesus we have who we should be.

Philippians 2:5-11 “Be Contagious: with your attitude” In the person of Jesus we have who we should be. Sunday Morning Sermon 05.06.07 Intro: (Start with Title and Text) Let me ask you a question this morning – how many of you in the last two weeks have been sick? My problems started about two ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Do You Remember?

Contributed by Alan Tison on May 29, 2007

based on 4 ratings

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The world is full of monuments, statues and memorials, reminding us of the great battles and works of men and women. All of these monuments have one thing in common, repaired or refurbished or as time goes by, they are forgotten. 2000 years ago in an u

Do you remember your first car, your first home, your first job, your graduation from high school? You probably do. We tend to remember the special moments of life. For many of us they are freeze-framed in our minds as KODAK moments. Our memories are not simply for personal moments; ours is a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Is The Grace Of God? Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jun 19, 2007

based on 14 ratings

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It is GRACE that seperates Christianity from the rest of the world’s religions!

Sermon Brief Date Written: April 12, 2007 Date Preached: April 15, 2007 Where Preached: OZHBC (AM) Sermon Details: Sermon Series: The Doctrines of the Faith Sermon Title: What is the Grace of God? Sermon Text: Eph 2:8-10 8 For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-10

Denomination: Baptist

12 Steps To Recovery Part 2 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jan 12, 2008

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Part 2 of this series focuses on our not only believing in God, but accepting the fact that He desires to help us.

Twelve Steps To Recovery Part 2 Scripture: James 2:19-20; Romans 4:4-8; Luke 15:11-20; Introduction Last week I discussed the first step to recovery. The first step consisted of our admitting that we are powerless over our addictions and that our lives have come unmanageable. This first ...read more

Scripture: James 2:19-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Carry The Light – Session 1

Contributed by Warren Lamb on Feb 2, 2008

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Described by Christ as the "light of the world", how are we - his disciples and body on earth - doing at the start of 2008? Actually, we suck pretty badly, if what the latest study shows is true...

Carry the Light – Session 1 Being the Light of the World Matthew 5:14-16 Described by Christ as the "light of the world", how are we - his disciples and body on earth - doing at the start of 2008? Actually, we suck pretty badly, if what the latest study shows is true... A report by The Barna ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

See You At The Pole

Contributed by Dr. Franklin Kirksey on Sep 30, 2007

based on 10 ratings

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"See You at the Pole" by Dr. Franklin L. Kirksey is a message to provide encouragement to saints in the evangelizing of sinners.

See You at the Pole Numbers 21:4-9 By Dr. Franklin L. Kirksey INTRODUCTION Students all across America gathered around the flagpole for prayer at the annual “See You at the Pole” event on Wednesday, September 26, 2007. This student-led event that began 17 years ago in Burleson, Texas, was ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 21:4-9

Denomination: Baptist

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