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Doorkeepers Or Tent-Dwellers?

Contributed by Tony Fox on Dec 12, 2000

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The reason some have little desire for God’s House on Sunday is because they have had little desire for God throughout the week.

Doorkeepers or Tent-dwellers? 05/28/2000 (Psalm 84:1-12) RPBC a.m. ILL: This is an alleged New Year’s letter written from a church member to the pastor. Dear Pastor: You often stress attendance at worship as being very important for a Christian, but I think a person has a right to miss now ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 84:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

No Way, Yeah But, And Whatever You Say

Contributed by John Nadasi on Jun 27, 2001

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A Call to Discipleship!!! What God will work with and what He will not.

Luke 9:51-62 Eads and Haswell United Methodist Churches July 1, 2001 “no way, yeah but, and whatever you say” I sat down to write this sermon and found myself almost finished with it, When it dawned on, man, even I am bored. Those poor people who have to sit and listen to me preach. There ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:51-62

Denomination: Methodist

The Pathway Of Faith Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Jun 28, 2001

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An examination of what faith is and what faith does.

“The Pathway of Faith” Hebrews 11:1-7 Faith is a common denominator. Every one alive daily expressed faith in something. No one can live a single day without exercising faith – faith in the physical world. When you awoke and went into the bathroom this ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Simpsons: A Matter Of Respect Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 23, 2001

based on 65 ratings

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The last of my Television series, looks at our need to show respect.

1 Peter 2:11-17 The Simpsons, Children love them, parents hate them. But the people who love the show have embraced it fully. There is no other series on television, either comedy or drama, where the environment is depicted so fully and consistently. "Simpsons" fans not only know what the family ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:11-17

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Perfect Food Series

Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Mar 1, 2004

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God’s Word provides us with the perfect meal whenever we want such a meal.

The Perfect Food Purpose Driven Life #24 Cornwall/Montreal January 31, 2004 We like to eat. One of the most popular activities around church is our community meals- potluck meals. They are always popular and attendance is sometimes higher- maybe, often higher- on a week when we have one of those ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:4, Acts 30:32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Magnifying God's Majesty Part Iii Series

Contributed by David Scudder on Nov 24, 2008

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How can we know when worship is real? Claiming to worship and real worship are not necessarily the same thing. Sometimes our worship might look good, but not mean anything to God.

Magnifying God’s Majesty Part III Revelation 4:4,9-11 Purpose: To show that praise of God is man’s greatest duty and joy. Aim: I want the listener to have a higher opinion of God and worship Him more deeply. INTRODUCTION: Our text today gives us a picture of what worship in heaven looks like. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 4:4-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Your Faith In Today's Marketplace Of Ideas Series

Contributed by Eric Hanson on Feb 4, 2008

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The Ultimate Issue of life is eternal in nature. This message looks at that reality and opens possibilities for sharing the Christian Faith effectively.

Issues of Life Series Your Faith in Today’s Marketplace of Ideas Pastor Eric J. Hanson October 2, 2005 & February 3, 2008 The issues of life shared two weeks ago were, in some detail, the matter of abortion, and in much less detail, other matters such as so called mercy killings of handicapped ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Paul And Corinth Series

Contributed by David Owens on Mar 31, 2008

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This lesson is an introduction to a series of sermons on 1 Corinthians.

Introduction: A. Imagine, with me, a church wracked by divisions. 1. Powerful leaders promote themselves against each other, each with his band of loyal followers. 2. Someone in the congregation, maybe one of the leaders, is having an affair with his stepmother, but instead of disciplining him, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Fruit Of The Branches Iii Series

Contributed by Stephen Fournier on Dec 14, 2007

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Series on John 15 pt. 12

FRUIT OF THE BRANCHES III Series on John 15 pt. 12 John 15:4 3/11/07 Does anyone know what kind of tree this is? It is kind of hard to tell. Does anyone know what kind of tree this is? It is an apple tree. How did you know it was an apple tree? Because it had apples on it. Let me ...read more

Scripture: John 15:4

Denomination: Bible Church

Based On The Evidence Series

Contributed by Jason Duncan on Dec 18, 2007

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The third in a series of messages based on the Matthew texts chosen by the Revised Common Lectionary for Advent of 2007.

Judgment and Trouble in the World **The opening illustration is based on pages 299-321 from the book Blood and Thunder by Hampton Sides. In the fall of 1849, a fur trapper named James White became frustrated with the slow moving pace of his wagon train along the Santa Fe trail. White, his young ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:2-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Love One Another

Contributed by Christopher Nerreau on Dec 27, 2007

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Today we will look at: 1. Johns Call To Love One Another 2. Jesus Example of Love For One Another 3. God’s Promises to those who Love One Another

Sermon Title: Love One Another Sermon Date: 12/27/2007 By: Dcn. Chris Nerreau INTRODUCTION What is the key ingredient to a healthy, strong, vibrant church? Is it theology? Is it prayer? Is it good teaching and preaching or the sacraments? Again, what is the backbone if you will of a healthy ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-21

Denomination: Orthodox

So Filled We Cannot Stand Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jun 8, 2008

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The Presence comes not because we manufacture emotions, but because we complete what our history calls us to and because we cultivate holiness and unity.

Prayer, in the words of hymn-writer Charles Wesley: Finish then Thy new creation, Pure and spotless let us be; Let us see Thy great salvation Perfectly restored in Thee! Changed from glory into glory, Till in heaven we take our place, Till we cast our crowns before Thee, Lost in wonder, love, and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 5:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Stepping Stones To Faith: Diligence

Contributed by Jim Kane on Sep 27, 2008

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The sixth sermon of a seven part series, ‘Stepping Stones and Stumbling Blocks to Faith.’ (Mother’s Day 2008)

(Slide 1) Last Sunday during the bridal shower that was held here after worship, I thought that it would be a very helpful thing to have several married men take the groom-to-be out to lunch and share with him some important advice we had learned from our marital experiences. So we did… four ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:9

Denomination: Church Of God

A Prescription For Life And Work

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Sep 28, 2006

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1- Work heartily 2- See good 3- Be helpful 4- Laugh long

INTRO.- Have you been to the doctor lately? ILL.- After a doctor checked a patient over, he asked, “Have you been living a normal life?” “Yes, doctor.” “Well, you’ll have to cut it out for awhile.” Normal in America is not necessarily good. ILL.- A certain lady visited her doctor nearly ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:22-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Protecting Your Torch Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Nov 6, 2006

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This is the closing message for Forty Days of Purpose using the Survivor theme

There is a sense of finality to the scene in Survivor when Jeff Probst walks over to someone’s torch, says, “The tribe has spoken” and snuffs out the persons flame. There is a sense of finality when as believers we see another believer whose life style is in direct contradiction to the commands of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Wesleyan

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