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Three Tough Issues On A Woman's Role In Church

Contributed by Jim Butcher on May 2, 2006

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These difficult passages deal with the controversial subjects of women being silent in church, women wearing head coverings, and male headship. This message looks at both sides of each Biblical argument.

- It’s Christmas Eve and the kids are off to bed. You pull out the box with one of their big gifts for Christmas morning. Before you’re off to bed, you just need to spend a few minutes assembling the toy. You open the box and pull out piece after piece after piece, along with several bags of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:2-16

Denomination: Baptist

More Than Religion Series

Contributed by James Goforth, Jr. on May 3, 2006

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An Exposition on Romans

More than Religion Romans 2:17-29 From the Inside Out Religion Vs Relationship God had made a covenant with Abraham - Genesis 17:13 His people would be “set apart” and “marked” with circumcision “my covenant in your flesh is to be an everlasting covenant” Matt 5:20 20 For I tell you that ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:17-29

Denomination: Baptist

How To Conquer Temptation Series

Contributed by Clay Hallmark on May 11, 2006

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This is the 2nd message in a series of Dealing with Temptation. This message is filled with practical suggestion on how to conquer temptation

Dealing with Temptation Sermon # 2 “How to Conquer Temptation” Joshua 7:1, 16-23 Last Sunday we talked about how to comprehend temptation. We showed you from God’s Word how Satan’s temptation strategy is predictable. We saw how he uses the same old methods and lies each time he tempts us ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 7:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

Peace Sunday Series

Contributed by John Weeks on Dec 9, 2006

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Basic overview of Christian Peace

Peace Sunday – December 8, 2002 Second Sunday of Advent By John L. Weeks Pastor, Southeastern Christian Fellowship Indianapolis, Indiana Scripture: John 14: 23(Jesus replied,) "If anyone loves me, he will obey my teaching. My Father will love him, and we will come to him and make our home with ...read more

Scripture: John 14:23-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christmas Through The Eyes Of Mary & Joseph Series

Contributed by Steve Smith on Dec 18, 2006

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What can we as parents learn from the miracle of Jesus through the eyes of His parents, Mary and Joseph?

INTRODUCTION A. In looking at the Christmas season, we talked about the special meanings behind the Advent – a reminder that He’s Coming Back to Town but not like He arrived the first time. Not on any sleigh nor pulled by any reindeer but with a shout and in the clouds! We looked at the season ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Baptist

Unwrap The Gift Of Joy This Christmas

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Dec 24, 2006

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The angel said, “I bring you good news.” Christ is our good news of great joy.. Regardless of the circumstances, the pain, or problems, we look to Jesus, He is our good news. In Christ we can face life with optimism and joy.

Un-wrap the Gift of Joy this Christmas Luke 2:10 “But the angel said to them, ‘Do not be afraid, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people.” The angel said, “I bring you good news.” Christ is our good news of great joy.. Regardless of the circumstances, the pain, or ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:10, Luke 3:10-11

Denomination: Free Methodist

Part 2---Humility Series

Contributed by Bob Soulliere on May 1, 2007

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To be humble we must realize beloved that we are dead, we belong to someone else who has purchased us. That we are inter twined with each other and even more our actions will reflect on our own forgiveness from God Himself.

What God expects of us Part 2---Humility We have talked last week about what God wants us to do. We discussed dedication and sacrifice and now we must move on to more of what God wants of us. First lets review what we have discussed. 2 Chronicles 7:4-7 4Then the king and all the people offered ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Fleeting Nature Of Life Series

Contributed by Dan Neary on May 21, 2007

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Second in an eight part series in the Book of Ecclesiastes... this sermon tackles the claim that everything is meaningless.

You have to be glad that you came to church this morning. If you’ve ever wondered what makes different versions of the Bible different, you can turn to Ecclesiastes 1. • NIV: Meaningless • KJV: Vanity • Holman: Futility • Contemporary: Nonsense • Message: Smoke 1These are the words of the ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 1:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Apostolic Boldness

Contributed by Bruce Howell on May 22, 2007

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Peter and John possessed a boldness in the face of hostility that inspires and motivates us to be faithful in our witness.

Apostolic Boldness Acts 4:1-31 WHEN GEORGE HERBERT WALKER BUSH was Vice President of the United States, he represented our nation at the funeral of former Soviet Communist leader, Leonid Brezhnev. He was deeply moved by the silent protest carried out by Brezhnev’s widow. She stood motionless ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-31

Denomination: Wesleyan

Diversity Of Unity Series

Contributed by Todd Leupold on May 26, 2007

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THE QUIENTESSENTIAL TEXT ON GOD’S DESIGN AND MANDATE CONCERNING: THE PURPOSE OF THE CHURCH; AND HIS ORDAINED STRUCTURE FOR FULFILLING HIS PURPOSE! IT IS ALSO GOD’S FORMULA FOR “CHURCH GROWTH.”

THE SUPREME MYSTERY – THE BODY OF CHRIST ACT II: The Mystery of The Body Unveiled 4. DIVERSITY IN UNITY (Eph. 4:7-16) INTRODUCTION (important to use accompanying slideshow): Have you, like me, ever wondered wondered how it is that a container made up of many, curved pieces of wood can be ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:7-16

Denomination: Baptist

Understanding The Gospel And Freedom Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on May 28, 2007

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A message from an expository series on the Book of Galatians.

C.S. Lewis wrote this, “An open mind, in questions that are not ultimate, is useful. But an open mind about ultimate foundations either of Theoretical or Practical Reason is idiocy. If a man’s mind is open on these things, let his mouth at least be shut.” Though the Galatians had the benefit of ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Are Our Sacrifices To God

Contributed by Mark Perryman on May 31, 2007

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What offering are you giving the Lord?

INTRO: A hen and a pig approached a church and read the advertised sermon topic: “What can we do to help the poor?” Immediately the hen suggested they feed them bacon and eggs. The pig thought for a moment and said, “There is only one thing wrong with feeding bacon and eggs to the poor. For you it ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Isaiah 6

Contributed by Michael Durst on Jan 18, 2007

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An in depth examination of the call of Isaiah, with both an attempt to uncover buried meanings in the text and also to connect it with our lives today.

Isaiah 6:1-8 I had the privilege of being ordained this past May as an elder in the church of the Nazarene. For many of you the word ordination may not hold an overwhelming amount of meaning, but for a pastor it is a very important moment. It is the culmination of years of studying and years of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8

Denomination: Holiness

What Was Jude Thinking? Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jan 25, 2007

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Exposition of Jude 3-4

Text: Jude 3-4, Title: What was Jude thinking? Date/Place: LSCC, 9/3/06, AM A. Opening illustration: Yogi Berra, the well-known catcher for the New York Yankees, and Hank Aaron, who at that time was the chief power hitter for the Milwaukee Braves. The teams were playing in the World Series, and as ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:3-4

Denomination: Baptist

O Father, Where Art Thou? Series

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Jun 14, 2005

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We pray, "Our Father, which art in heaven," but we often wonder if he is there at all. What do we do with unanswered prayer?

Our Father, which art in heaven… When we pray, we pray to God. Have you ever wondered if God is paying any attention? I read a story once about a woman who was dying in a hospital bed. Her two daughters were by her side. All day one of the daughters had been praying vigorously and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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