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A Cut Above---Reaching For A Higher Plane

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 10, 2006

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We cannot afford to accept status quo as a norm. Those people that say it cannot be done will watch others pass them doing God’s work. Let us find MORE!

A CUT ABOVE --- REACHING FOR A HIGHER PLANE... Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I. WHAT IS STATUS QUO? A. Existing state of affairs. Are we happy staying the same old way? B. WHAT IS THE NORM FOR US? AN AUTHORITATIVE STANDARD. A MODEL. Binding guide to control or regulate acceptable ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:4-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Grace In The Wilderness

Contributed by Howard Mcglamery on Feb 10, 2003

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"The people that were left of the sword found grace in the wilderness." In the midst of the wilderness experiences of life we can find comfort in the grace of God, encouragement in the everlasting love of God and hope in the promises of God.

Grace In The Wilderness Jeremiah 31 Introduction One of the most unusual men in the Bible is a man of God / prophet named Jeremiah. Let me run through some of the facts of his life before we get into the subject of today’s message. 1. He was born a priest in a small town north of ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 31:2-3

Denomination: Baptist

No More Excuses

Contributed by Christopher Roberts on Oct 18, 2003

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Cubs’ fans blame curses and a kid but not their own team for their failures. We will blame anyone and anything rather than take repsonsibility for ourselves and our moral failures, teen pregnancy, violence, evil during Halloween. God says no more!

Please e-mail me with any comments or if you use any part of this at your church at Mail4ChrisR@aol.com. I would love to hear about it. God Bless! - Chris How many of you know about Billy Sianis’ goat? Sianis, a local tavern owner, tried to bring his goat into Game 4 of the 1945 World Series at ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:25-32, Ezekiel 18:1-32

Denomination: Methodist

I Never Thought It Would Be Like This!"

Contributed by James Wilson on Nov 22, 2000

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What do you do when life disappoints you?

"I never thought it would be like this!" What do you do when life disappoints you Romans 12:1-2 Have you ever played Bible Trivia? I've played it twice--the first and the last time. My father and I, both pastors, were on a team against my sister and my mother. Our team took a real drumming. I'm ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Standing Together No One Stands Alone

Contributed by Vinnie Cappetta on Mar 20, 2007

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Want to cast a vision for small group ministry? Want to build a church where no one stands alone? Want to teach small group leaders what values they should be teaching their group? Here you go...

Standing Together Hebrews 10:19-25 Show video clip from YouTube.com titled: Small group of one A small group of one appeals to my :”Rugged individualism.” Let me sit in the pew alone Let me work on my marriage alone Let me build a business ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:19-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Ministry And Money: When The Budget Wants To Bully You

Contributed by Todd Stiles on Nov 22, 2009

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Discover two gems helpful to balancing ministry and money in this short sermon aimed to help church leaders stay faithful not fearful.

Pastoring in America means dealing with the dollar. It’s what we have to come to grips with in a culture where “church” has largely become a business. In fact, some shepherds tragically view Washingtons and Lincolns just as necessary, if not more, than the Holy Spirit, people, or the Bible. Which ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

Me-Firstology

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Dec 23, 2009

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When we truly put the kingdom of God and others before ourselves, then the Lord will see to it that we have the things that we need.

Me-firstology: The “Me First” Mentality 04/30/06 AM Reading: Luke 9:57-62 Introduction [Note: This lesson is adapted from an article entitled “The Me First Syndrome” by Wayne Jackson Christian Courier: Penpoints 11/14/05.] As Jesus went about His earthly ministry, people either wanted to follow ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:57-62

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Living Through Life's Dry Situations

Contributed by William Wyne on Dec 9, 2011

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The Word of God is the solution to get us through our desert situations

The wise sage King Solomon wrote in his book in Ecclesiastes chapter 3 the idea about life in terms of seasons. He apparently understood that life was a continuous series of seasons. In verse 1 he said, “To everything there is a season and a time to every purpose.” The word season ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:41-48

Denomination: Baptist

Precious In The Sight Of God

Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Mar 9, 2009

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A short lesson on the importance of a Christian woman to have the imperishable quality of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is precious in the sight of God.

Today, I want us to consider something “precious in the sight of God.” God created the Universe. All things belong to Him. He sees all things before Him. Interesting to me is that as God sees all things, the Bible reveals that there is something that is “precious in the sight of God.” The meaning ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

He's Still Got The Whole World In His Hands--Part2

Contributed by Quint Pitts on Mar 29, 2009

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This is a sermon in response to the anxiety and panic revolving around the economic crisis of 2009

HE’S STILL GOT THE WHOLE WORLD IN HIS HANDS—PART 2 Top Ten Oddest Country Songs 10. How Can I Miss You When You Won’t Go Away 9. If the Phone Doesn’t Ring, You’ll Know It’s Me 8. When You Leave Walk Out Backwards, So I’ll Think You’re Coming In 7. If I’d Shot You When I Wanted I’d Be Out By ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:1-27

Denomination: *other

Rewards Of Repentance

Contributed by Mike Hullah on Apr 23, 2003

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Repentance is a positive word. As we walk in repentance we can expect three rewards: Refreshing, Restoration and Revival.

THREE REWARDS OF REPENTANCE Matthew 3:1-3 “Repent, for the Kingdom of Heaven is near” Beyond salvation probably one of the greatest gifts God has given man is the ability to repent. Without an ability to repent man would be unable to enter in to the Kingdom of God. Repentance always leads to a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Summer Vacation: Sleeping In Series

Contributed by Lance Bane on Oct 1, 2002

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This message, the third of a four part series, admonishes students to practice the discipline of spiritual rest.

Text: "My soul finds rest in God alone; my salvation comes from him." Psalm 62.1 Is there anything that excites a teenager more than sleeping in? When I discuss with students about their summer usually highlight of the time is, SLEEP. Sleeping away and catching up on what they have missing ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 62:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

Covenant Of Protection

Contributed by Robert Simmons on Oct 1, 2002

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God’s covenant of grace for the believers brings provision and protection.

If we judged what we do by the news, we would be a hermit: There is a warning today about the subway, there is a warning today about the airports, there is a warning today about the drinking water in Orlando, Florida. There is a warning. . . Why should I be worried about the water near Disney ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:1-16

Denomination: Church Of God

Transformers

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Oct 25, 2002

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The Gospel is the power to CHANGE! Here’s how.

16, June 2002 Dakota Community Church Transformers Introduction: In Many Cases Christianity has been invaded with secular thinking. He’s a controller – She’s a pleaser Those two are co-dependant Abuser and abused –one does the other allows I come from a dysfunctional family All of these are ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:3-9, Romans 1:16-17

Denomination: Mennonite

Our Church Family: A Place For You To Belong

Contributed by C Jordan on Mar 12, 2014

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The church is a family – a place of serving together, support and encouragement, spiritual warmth, and standing strong together.

OUR CHURCH FAMILY: A PLACE FOR YOU TO BELONG INTRO TO TOPIC: What is the church? The church is family. This is a common NT metaphor. “So now you Gentiles are no longer strangers and foreigners. You are citizens along with all of God's holy people. You are members of God's family.” ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:9-12

Denomination: *other

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