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The Law Of Sowing And Reaping Pt. 2

Contributed by Mark Baker on May 2, 2009

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In Pt. 2 I want to look at and focus in on reaping. There is much said in God’s Word on this subject.

In Pt.1 we primarily discussed the law of sowing. We talked about the seed and how God ordained seed to have life in itself from the very beginning starting in the book of Genesis. We also discussed how the whole purpose of the seed was to produce after its own kind. Genesis 1:11 Then God said, ...read more

Scripture: John 12:24

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Don't Blow Your Top Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on May 15, 2009

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Anger can get us, beware!

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • In Matthew 5:20 Jesus tells us that unless our righteousness exceeded that of the scribes and Pharisees, we will not enter the Kingdom of Heaven. • In verses 21-48 Jesus gives us six examples of how our righteousness can exceed that of the scribes and Pharisees. • The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Word Of God! Word Of Life!

Contributed by David Trexler on Aug 8, 2008

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A summary of our faith in God’s Word.

Sermon for Matthew 13:1-23 July 13th 2008 “As for what was sown on good soil, this is the one who hears the word and understands it, who indeed bears fruit and yields, in one case a hundredfold.” Like I mentioned, this past week I had the privilege to serve as Camp Pastor at Lutheran Hills in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-23

Denomination: Lutheran

That The World Would Know Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Aug 26, 2003

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Jesus said that we should be one, so that the world would know: 1) God’s harmony (unity within diversity) and 2) God’s heart (His love).

John 17:20-23 – That the World Would Know A book that has changed my life is What’s So Amazing About Grace? In it the author, Philip Yancey quotes Mark Twain. Apparently Twain used to say he put a dog and a cat in a cage together as an experiment, to see if they could get along. They did, so he ...read more

Scripture: John 17:20-23, Hebrews 10:25

Denomination: Baptist

The Beatitudes (Part 1 - "Blesed Are The Poor In Spirit")

Contributed by Dana Visneskie on Sep 7, 2004

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This is the first message in my sermon series on the Beatitudes entitled, Blessed Are The Poor In Spirit. I explain first what poor in Spirit is not, then I define what it is and give 3 areas to see if the believer is living this truth.

Title: (Sermon Series) - The Beatitudes (Blessed Are The Poor In Spirit) Text: Matt 5:1-12 - (Key Verse 3) Pray!!! Read Text!!! Introduction: - We are starting a new and exciting sermon series on the Beatitudes contained in Jesus Sermon on the Mount. (Matt 5-7) - It was the beginning of His ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Tale Of Two Cities Series

Contributed by Richard Olson on Sep 26, 2004

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Isaiah gives us four contrasts between those who trust God and those who don’t.

Introduction If you were to take out a United States coin or bill you would find somewhere on there the phrase, “in God we trust.” This motto was adopted by congress during the civil war, and has been confirmed by acts of congress and by various courts. In recent times various groups have been ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 26:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Wdjd? What Did Jesus Do? Series

Contributed by Guy Caley on Mar 30, 2003

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9th in the series "Conversations With Jesus." By washing the disciples feet Jesus demonstrated what’s important about servanthood.

During the American Revolution a man in civilian clothes rode past a group of soldiers repairing a small defensive barrier. their leader was shouting instructions, but making no attempt to help them. Asked why by the rider, he retorted with great dignity, "Sir, I am a corporal!" The stranger ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-17, John 13:1-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Destroying The Shame

Contributed by Allister Smiley on Apr 11, 2003

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INTRODUCTION: The dictionary defines “shame as a person or thing that brings disgrace; a feeling of distress caused by consciousness of guilt. The Pastoral Dictionary defines “shame” as a feeling which follows when a person realizes that there has been a

SUBJECT: DESTROYING THE SHAME Text: 11 Samuel 9:1-13 INTRODUCTION: The dictionary defines “shame as a person or thing that brings disgrace; a feeling of distress caused by consciousness of guilt. The Pastoral Dictionary defines “shame” as a feeling which follows when a person realizes that there ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 9:1-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Prayer As A Way Of Life Series

Contributed by Guy Caley on Apr 27, 2003

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1st in the series "Patterns for Prayer." Studies the first 4 references to prayer in Acts to see how the church made prayer a way of life.

Text: Acts 1:14-24, 2:41-42, 3:1 Introduction Things looked bleak for the children of George Muller’s orphanage at Ashley Downs in 19th century England. It was time for breakfast, and there was no food. A small girl whose father was a close friend of Muller was visiting in the home. Muller took ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:14, Acts 2:41-42

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Fruit Of The Spirit Is Selfcontrol Series

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Jun 28, 2004

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This is the final sermon in the Series on "The Fruit of the Spirit" from Galatians 5:22-23."

THE FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT IS SELFCONTROL—GALATIANS 5:22-26; LUKE 9:23-27 The date as I can best recall was Saturday, June 4, 1977. It was about mid afternoon, and Liz and I were returning from Annual Conference at McKendree College in Lebanon, Illinois, to Marissa, to begin our fifth year in my ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-26

Denomination: Methodist

Fast Food Is It Good For You?

Contributed by Bruce Smith on Jul 23, 2004

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We all want God’s presence but how can we have it if we are eating the wrong food. Waiting on God

We all should know the answer to that but are we listening? Fast food is great when you are in a hurry and you haven’t got the time to prepare a meal! Unfortunately there is a big down side. Most fast food is high in sugar and saturated fats and lack a lot in nutritional value. The end result ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:31

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Stay In Right Lane: Consistency Counts" Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Mar 11, 2003

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Why Consistency in our Spiritual Walk is important.

Iliff & Saltillo UM churches March 2, 2003 “Stay in Right Lane”: Consistency Counts II Kings 2:1-12 INTRODUCTION: We will soon begin the Lenten Season. I’d like you to look back over the past year and ask yourself the question, “Am I a more consistent or less consistent Christian than I was ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

Rsvp --- Re` Pondez S'll Vo*us Plai`t

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Feb 14, 2005

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RSVP -- RE` PONDEZ S’LL VO*US PLAI`T is the request for a responce to a invitation. How will you respond to the invitations of Jesus?

RSVP --- RE` PONDEZ S’LL VO*US PLAI`T By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I did this lesson in two parts, I did points 1 through 3 on Sunday morning and then reviewed, and did points 4 through 7 in the night service. It is possible to do this lesson in one part, but you must move ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:3-5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Lent A Time For Repentance

Contributed by Dennis Bliss on Feb 15, 2005

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A lenten homily on humility, and repentance

Lent a season of Repentance. We disciples of Jesus are celebrating our communal Lenten pilgrimage, a 40 day spiritual journey that will hopefully enable us to better appreciate and celebrate the life giving death and eternal resurrection of our Lord and Savior, the very feast of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Mercy: Tender And Severe Series

Contributed by Gary Moore on Feb 4, 2008

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God is compassionate and he is also severe. "Our God is in heaven; he does all that he pleases."

Why should the nations say, “Where is their God?” Our God is in the heavens; he does all that he pleases (Psalm 115.2-3). INTRODUCTION It is often difficult for the post-modernist reader to accept the doctrine of God’s sovereignty in salvation, even though it is one of the principles most ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:14-18

Denomination: Congregational

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