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Contributed by SermonCentral on Oct 27, 2023

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The place of alms and prayer in the life of a believer

Good morning, my dear brothers and sisters in Christ. As we gather here today, we find ourselves standing on the precipice of a new day, a new opportunity to grow in our faith and deepen our relationship with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. We are here, not by chance, but by divine appointment. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-15

Topics: Our Attitude In Our Prayers, Our Attitude In Our Alms

There Is Hope In Life's Darkest Hour

Contributed by John Knight on Jul 15, 2002

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A word to those in grief, and to those who know someone who is.

There Is Hope In Life’s Darkest Hour Luke 7:11-17 Introduction: Funeral customs ( Http://library.thinkquest.org/16665/burialframe.htm.) Egypt-bodies were mummified with spices, herbs, and chemicals. Maoris (New Zealand)-bodies are burned in huts which are locals for elaborate ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:11-17

Denomination: Holiness

Polluted Streams Still Turn Turbines Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Nov 3, 2004

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#8 in Romans 8 - What a Way to Live! series. God works all things together for good for Christians. Useful opening illustration. Also describes this truth in Jesus’ death too.

Romans 8:28-30 – Polluted Streams Still Turn Turbines Read passage. Once there was a river. It was a wide river with many docks and wharves along its shores. It provided income for many with its sport fishing and recreational opportunities. It provided leisure for many with its beautiful ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-30

Denomination: Baptist

The Most Powerful Event In History

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Mar 25, 2005

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A look at Easter through the eyes of Genesis and Revelation.

Joyce Hollyday tells the story of a schoolteacher who was asked to work with children in a large city hospital. Another teacher, knowing that she had been assigned to the hospital, called and requested that she visit a child who had been in her class. The teacher took the boy’s name and room ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-24

Denomination: Methodist

C – Confession / T – Thanksgiving Series

Contributed by Keith Foskey on Apr 26, 2005

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Series nspired by a short book by E.W. Price Jr.

Sermon Series: “The A.C.T.S. of Prayer” (Inspired by a short book by E.W. Price Jr.) Sermon #2: “C – Confession / T – Thanksgiving” Series Text: Acts 1:14 Today’s Text: I John 1:8-10 OPENING JOKE: “A Lawyer will listen” A pastor was using a children’s sermon to teach the little boys and girls ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:8-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Because Of Him

Contributed by Ryan Johnson on Mar 6, 2002

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Post Easter Seeker message..Answers Now What?

Because Of HIM (Revelation 1:5-7) (Salvation, Will) (Topical) Intro: Judas is dead. Pilate wishes he was. The Cross has been taken down… The empty tomb is. Still empty. Now what? What has this last 4 weeks accompolished. As a third-century man was anticipating death, he penned these last ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:5-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Love And Ours

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Oct 18, 2000

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God’s love for us is a sacrificial love, shown in Jesus giving up all for our sake.

I was watching a show on TV a couple of weeks ago and they were asking school children what Christmas was all about. There were two common themes that came out as they gave their answers. The first was "Presents." Not that you think of Christmas as being about presents, I’m sure! (How many people ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Anglican

What You Need To Do To Get God's Attention!

Contributed by Harold Blattenberger on Oct 20, 2001

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Most people miss what Jesus did immediately after he and Peter walked on water. He and his disciple went to Gennesaret and healed many people

Do what you need to do to get God’s attention! Mark 6:53-56 Today we are going to be looking at about the smallest passage of scripture I believe I have ever preached from. It is just 80 words and it is only 4 verses in length but what great truth it contains! The part of the chapter that ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:53-56

Denomination: *other

Sin's Sentence Continued Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Mar 23, 2009

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God’s abiding intent is that His glory should fill the whole earth as it has filled His house (2:14) & that man should know His glory fully. For this to occur the false knowledge the Babylonian character & aspirations epitomize must be removed.

Habakkuk 2:14-15-20 SIN’S SENTENCE CONTINUED We have discovered in verse 14 that God’s abiding intent, His overarching aim, is that His glory should fill the whole earth as it has filled His house, (Num. 14:21; Ps. 57:5,11; 72:19; Ex. 40:34-35; 1 Kings 8:11) and that man should know His glory ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 2:14-20

Denomination: Baptist

Living For Your Own Glory Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Aug 8, 2008

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Living for our own glory will hurt our ability to reach people.

INTRODUCTION • ME CHURCH VIDEO • SLIDE #1 • That is some kind of church! • Can you imagine what kind of church we would have if we all had that type mentality. WOW! • Today we are going to look at the second of 8 things that we can do to be a bad Christian. • I believe we can easily forget why we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:5-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Be Like Jesus (10)

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jan 8, 2010

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We need to aspire to be like Jesus

INTRODUCTION  SLIDE #1  I want you to look closely at the title to the message for today.  Be like Jesus.  All of us at one time or another has wanted to be like someone, we have had someone we were exposed to that inspired us to want to emulate them.  Today ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Prayer-Works Series

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Feb 16, 2008

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Why ‘work’ instead of ‘activity’ of prayer or ‘picnic’ of prayer? Why does ‘prayer concert’, or ‘prayer vigil’ sound so gray and bland? The answer is obvious. Prayer is hard work! It is rewarding; it is life-changing; but it is hard.

We continue today on our topic, “Learning to serve in a Service-less Age”, more specifically looking at “The refurbished Life”. God refurbishes our lives, in part, through “The Habit of Prayer”. I confess my struggle with this topic. It is complex yet simple. So complex that we will not even begin ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-11

Denomination: Salvation Army

Fix Your Cape Series

Contributed by David Salisbury on Oct 2, 2002

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The second in a series. A look at the distinctive nature of Christians.

Quick Sermons for Permanent Fixes Lesson 2 Fix Your Cape Matthew 5:13-16 “You are the salt of the earth; but if the salt loses its flavor, how shall it be seasoned? It is then good for nothing but to be thrown out and trampled underfoot by men. You are the light of the world. A city that is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The External Evidence: Authenticity Series

Contributed by Brett Stair on Oct 15, 2002

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2nd of 4 in an examination of the Great Commandment

The External Evidence: Authenticity Mark 12:28-31 Last week we said that authentic Christianity is motivated by a passion for God¡K That authentic Christianity is motivated by a strong, extravagant fondness, enthusiasm, and desire for God. Passion is essential¡K it¡¦s a necessary ingredient if we ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:28-31

Denomination: Baptist

Baptism Of The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Johnny Small on Oct 17, 2002

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What does it mean to be baptized with the Holy Spirit and can you be a Christian without it?

Baptism of the Holy Spirit Why is it that we seldom hear a sermon on the Holy Spirit in some of our churches today? Is it that we are afraid of the actions of our members if they do let the Holy Spirit lead them in worship? I believe to be a true Christian we must be baptized with the Holy ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:11, Acts 19:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

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