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What Gifts Did The Magi Give? Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 18, 2006

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Wise men came late to the party... but at least they showed up. Then - as now - many are too busy to bother. Why would so many people seek something else to focus on during the Christmas season?

OPEN: It was almost Christmas Day, and the mother of a 3 year old boy was furiously running from store to store trying to get her last minute shopping done. Suddenly she realized that her son’s pudgy little hand was no longer in hers. Frantically she began to look around and then not finding him ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Parable Of The Shrewd Steward

Contributed by Phillip Wright on Mar 3, 2007

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A view of how we serve God, our employers and ourselves.

The Parable of the Shrewd Steward Luke 16:1-18 By: Rev. Phillip A. Wright Introduction: This morning we are going to look at the Parable of the Shrewd Steward. The subject matter deals with the topic of being fair to one’s employer and treating people fairly in business matters. Attention: How ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Waiting Faith Series

Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Mar 26, 2007

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A faith lived in the hope of the imminent return of Christ.

Foolproof – A Study of James WAITING Faith – James 5:7-20 Sunday AM Insert: It is exciting to know that Jesus is coming back soon. We must be prepared. There’s a phrase – Practice makes perfect. We need a little Rapture practice. Recap: For 12 weeks we’ve been studying ...read more

Scripture: James 5:7-20

Denomination: Baptist

Do All To Stand Series

Contributed by Todd Pugh on Feb 6, 2007

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How should a Christian stand when dealing with political issues.

Series: America, Bless God Sermon Title: Do all to Stand Sunday, October 23, 2004 Intro: “the sons of Issachar who had understanding of the times, to know what Israel ought to do” We have now reached the point when political debates deal essentially with the most fundamental matters of right ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

An All-Weather Love Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 18, 2007

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How do "live for Christ"? Do we only do that when things are going our way? Or is our faith deeper and more focused on our love for Him?

OPEN: A young man’s fiancé had broken off their engagement. But a couple of months later, he received the following letter from her: Dearest Jimmy, No words could ever express the great unhappiness I’ve felt since breaking our engagement. Please say you’ll take me back. No one could ever take ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

One Thing

Contributed by Christopher Humby on Apr 4, 2007

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Often there is only ONE THING which God wants us to work on to bring us closer to Him.

One Thing… Intro: Movie=> City Slickers staring Billy Crystal City Slickers is a movie about three men who are in search for “the meaning of life”. Each year, these three friends get together and go on a manly adventure This year they had decided to take a trip to an actual working ranch and help ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:4

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Art Of Body Building Series

Contributed by Darryl Klassen on May 1, 2007

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The gifts of the Spirit are given for the common good not for our personal advancement. Paul shows us how the body of Christ is quite a literal expression.

THE ART OF BODY BUILDING Jesus is not here…in the flesh. His body is not here but his Spirit is here. We read in John 16 that Jesus had to go away; he had to return to his Father in heaven, so that his Spirit could come, so that his very person, the essence of his being could be with every ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-31

Denomination: Mennonite

Take It To The Limit - Time Series

Contributed by Tim Hedberg on Feb 11, 2008

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Spreading yourself to thin.

Take It To The Limit - Time Exodus 18:1-27 January 27, 2008 Last week we begin a series of talks that I’m calling - "Take it to the Limit." The idea behind these 3 talks is that each of us has limits. You and I have boundaries. Fences Borders Lines of demarcation When it comes to having ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 18:1-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Making Of A Disciple Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 21, 2008

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If we ever hope to make disciples who love and obey Jesus, then we must become disciples who love and obey Jesus.

The Making of a Disciple Acts 14:19-28 Intro: One of the last things Jesus told His followers is found in Matthew 28:19-20: “Go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 and teaching them to obey everything I have ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:19-28

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God's Love At The Well Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 11, 2008

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Some people look for love in all the wrong places. This woman found what she had always been looking for when she met Jesus.

OPEN: A couple of years ago, a company out of Bethesda, Maryland put out a series of romantic greeting cards they called the “Secret Lover Collection”. The cards had a very specific audience. One of the 24 cards in the series read this way: “My soul has been searching for you since I came into this ...read more

Scripture: John 4:4-41

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Trusting Christ Through Life's Storms Series

Contributed by Cesar Delgado on Sep 29, 2007

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Following Christ is not that seems so smooth sailing or easy. Sometimes as we go through we have experienced storms and difficulties that just overwhelmed us

Trusting Christ through Life’s Storms Mark 4:35-41 September 9, 2007 Sermon series: Following Christ Introduction Today’s message is third in our sermon series: Following Christ. In our previous sermon we have learn that following Christ is to Place Christ above all others; Sacrifice our ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"I Don't Want To Feed 'em; You Feed 'em"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Oct 4, 2007

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A sermon for World Communion Sunday.

Mark 6:30-44 “I Don’t Want to Feed ‘em; You Feed ‘em” By: Rev. Ken Sauer, Pastor, Grace United Methodist Church, Soddy Daisy, TN According to the Chattanooga Times Free Press, “Anthony Wayne sat in front of his makeshift tent Monday, his few belongings packed in two suitcases and three or four ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:30-44

Denomination: United Methodist

Don't Leave Jesus Behind Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 13, 2006

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The "Good Confession" is the foundation of our faith. If we don’t understand what it means, it could have a serious effect on our relationship with Jesus. Do you understand it as you should?

OPEN: The warship had just returned from a tour oversees and the young ensign shown himself to be responsible and efficient. Because of that he was given the opportunity to take command of the ship as it made its out to sea again. As the ship was to pull away from the dock, the ensign gave a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Defining Marriage In The 21st Century Series

Contributed by Larry Thompson on Sep 2, 2006

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Today we face a very deliberate attack on the institution of marriage. This message not only defines marriage for the audience but also demonstrates through scripture why marriage may only be defined as ONE MAN-ONE WOMAN.

ON STAR SERMON SERIES DEFINITION OF MARRIAGE Genesis 2:18-24 - ©Dr. Larry L. Thompson (2006) Introduction: the Institution of Marriage is under Siege! Tragically, we have seen our society work to systematically re-define marriage. We desperately need guidance and we desperately need to turn to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18-24

Denomination: Baptist

If You Are...

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Mar 26, 2006

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God uses times of wilderness in our lives so we might discover true identities as children of God.

Luke 4:1-13 If You Are… Woodlawn Missionary Baptist Church March 26, 2006 Introduction Read Luke 4:1-13 Who are you? If I were to go around the room this morning and ask each of you that question, how would you answer it? Do you know who you are? In last week’s message we looked at the baptism ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

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