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Beyond Reality

Contributed by Jason Duhon on May 13, 2009

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Looking beyond reality, into the spiritual, with faith.

Faith isn’t easy. Sometimes it takes all of our strength to muster up our faith, looking beyond reality, believing into what we can’t see. But faith is far more rewarding than our “reality.” The problem with “Reality” 1. Inspires low expectations *Many Christians come to services with low ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:16-17

Denomination: Baptist

How To Be Better Than Your Neighbor Series

Contributed by Doug Johnston on Oct 12, 2001

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If we truly think we’re better than another, we must demonstrate it by controlling ourselves, not controlling our neighbor.

“If you ever want to test the (1) of a person, ask him (or her) what you should do when your enemy is vulnerable. Unless they are men or women of God, they’ll tell you to (2) every time.” -Chuck Swindoll (1) = carnality (2) = strike I A Subtle Temptation (1-4) A. When we really want to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 24:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

Found Where Needed

Contributed by Dr. Abraham Obadare on Oct 28, 2022

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“The eyes of the Lord go to and fro to strengthen those whose hearts are committed to Him …” 2 Chron. 16:9 When God is looking for someone to lift up, will He find you where He thought you would be?

David was found where expected (tending sheep): When Prophet Samuel was looking for someone to anoint as king over Israel, David was found expectedly tending his father’s sheep (1 Sam 16:11-13); He did not stray away from the field doing something else. When the nation was looking for someone to ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:6, 1 Samuel 16:11-13, 1 Samuel 16:14-19, 2 Samuel 9:1-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Impact Of A Church With Pentecostal Power! Series

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Apr 26, 2023

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The power of God was given for personal transformation, power to become sons of God and power to assist in kingdom building through effective witnesses to the entire world. The power of God energized them and transformed to be witnesses of Jesus Christ.

Sermon -The Impact of A Church With Pentecostal Power! Scripture: Acts 3:1-11 Peter and John went to the Temple one afternoon to take part in the three o’clock prayer service. 2 As they approached the Temple, a man lame from birth was being carried in. Each day he was put beside the Temple gate, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-11, John 20:21, Philippians 4:4, Mark 6:4-6, Acts 3:12-14 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

Judas, A Misguided Heart For God

Contributed by Jim Kane on Jan 12, 2007

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The second of series on ‘Developing a Heart for God’

(1) In the introduction to his book, Blink, Malcolm Gladwell tells the story of the ‘statue that did not look right.’ An art dealer who had a very rare statue, called a kouros, in his possession that came from the sixth century BC, (that’s six hundred years before Jesus’ birth), approached the J ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:1-6

Denomination: Church Of God

Judas, A Misguided Heart For God

Contributed by Jim Kane on Jan 12, 2007

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The second of series on ‘Developing a Heart for God’

(1) In the introduction to his book, Blink, Malcolm Gladwell tells the story of the ‘statue that did not look right.’ An art dealer who had a very rare statue, called a kouros, in his possession that came from the sixth century BC, (that’s six hundred years before Jesus’ birth), approached the J ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:1-6

Denomination: Church Of God

The Two Sides Of Faith Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 25, 2007

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Series on Faith

Two Sides of Faith Scripture: Hebrews 11:1, 7; Genesis 6; Explain how some believe Adam did not exist and the situation in the Garden was a metaphor. Use Noah and Moses to explain their truth as to the why they did what they did. Noah was a direct blood descendant from Adam. Moses talked ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Pray As A Child, Calling Out To Your Dear Father

Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Aug 10, 2010

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How dare we call the holy God, Father! But that’s what Jesus teaches us to do. Let’s see why we can pray as a child calling out to our dear Father.

Text: Luke 11:1-13 Theme: Pray as a Child, Calling Out to Your Dear Father A. Pray without embarrassment B. Pray expecting the best Season: Pentecost 10c Date: August 1, 2010 Web page: http://hancocklutheran.org/sermons/Pray-as-a-Child,-Calling-Out-to-Your-Dear-Father-Luke11_1-13.html ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-13

Denomination: Lutheran

The Joseph Principle Tells The Real Christmas Story Series

Contributed by Eduardo Quintana on Oct 29, 2021

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A life changing lesson from Joseph, the Husband of Mary. The Joseph Principle will change your life TODAY if you let it.

"But after he had considered this, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, “Joseph son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary home as your wife, because what is conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit. She will give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:20-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Roles & Responsibilities (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Mar 13, 2017

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A sermon examining the roles and responsibilities in the local church.

Roles And Responsibilities (Part I) Titus 2:1-8 In our church bylaws and constitution there is a "job description" concerning the pastor of this church. It lays out the general expectations and responsibilities of the church pastor. It reads (among other things): The pastor will give himself to ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Five Things A Church With Pentecostal Power Ought To Do” Series

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Aug 3, 2007

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This sermon uses the healing of the lame man in Acts 3 to remind us of five things churches with Pentecostal power ought to be doing.

Subject: “Five Things A Church With Pentecostal Power Ought To Do” Acts 3:1-10 Introduction: During this season of Pentecost, I want us rediscover the purpose of the power made available to the Church. In describing the ministry of Jesus, Apostle Paul said, Ac 10:38 “How ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-10

Denomination: Methodist

"In The Hands Of God"

Contributed by David Washburn on Jan 30, 2003

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Five loaves and two fish illustrate for us the miracles that happen when place our lives in the hands of God

When I hold a basketball in my hands, it’s merely a basketball, but when you place that same basketball in the hands of Michael Jordan, it turns into collegiate and professional championships. Put a golf club in any of our hands, and it’s merely a golf club, but when you place that same golf club ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-13, John 6:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Empowering The Kfc - #3 Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Sep 30, 2007

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Inspired by several resources. Gene Mimms’ books "The Kingdom Focused Church" and "Kingdom Principles for Church Growth, Rick Warren’s "Purpose Driven Church and Thom Rainer’s "Simple Church."

The Kingdom Focused Church “Empowering the Kingdom Focused Church” Acts 1:9-26 > Acts 2 records the beginning the church age. Candidly, the church as we know it today was born right here. To read Acts 2 is to see the chapter opening with some 120 believers in the upper room and the Manifest ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:9-26

Denomination: Baptist

Praying For God's Purpose Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Nov 15, 2019

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Praying for Spiritual Awakening is a prayer to ask God to help us move out of our comfort zones and use the strength and wealth He has given us to relieve the suffering of others.

Pray For God’s Purpose Isaiah 5:1-7 Introduction The purpose of your life is far greater than your own personal fulfillment, your peace of mind, or even your happiness. It’s far greater than your family, your career, or even your wildest dreams and ambitions. If you want to know why you ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 5:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

No More Used To Be’s

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Nov 29, 2023

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God is a progressive God, both in thinking and action! And at times in life it may not seem like we have been created in His image and characteristics! However, God both wanted and created us, to be the same way!

No More Used to Be’s Ephesians 2:4–7, NKJ “But God, who is rich in mercy, because of His great love with which He loved us...raised us up together, and made us sit together in the heavenly places in Christ Jesus, that in the ages to come He might show the exceeding riches of His grace in His ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:4-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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