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Pioneering Faith

Contributed by Scott Bradford on Apr 18, 2007

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This sermon is for the occassion of an Historic Anniversary (150th) of the church, and remembers the pioneers who have gone before us; but also encourages the pioneers of this present day.

One can almost imagine the first churches encounter with the beggar at the Beautiful Gate of the Temple. There were no Ministerial Alliance S.O.P.’s… No gas vouchers… no Confirmation Classes, nor was there an Evangelism Committee to carry out the year long planning… instead Peter and John found ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-10

Denomination: United Methodist

Don't Let Your Service Override Your Relationship

Contributed by Tom Tarpley on Apr 21, 2004

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A reminder that we need to spend more time with God.

There are many people in the world who claim the name of Christians.There are thousands maybe even millions of people who give their money, time, and their talents to help the church continue it’s ministry of spreading God’s Word to a secular ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:6-16

Denomination: *other

Here I Am To Worship

Contributed by Neil Briggs on Dec 1, 2004

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Prayer, the missing jewel of worship

1 Timothy 2 : 1-3 The passage that we have read together this morning is headed up in the NIV Instructions for worship. At first glance you may well think, hang on , this chapter say’s nothing about worship, we however need to ask our selves is this really true and that is what I pray that we can ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Narnia: Death Working Backwards Series

Contributed by Merwin Rylaarsdam on Jan 4, 2006

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Christ gives us hope that death no longer has dominion, but works backwards to produce life.

“Death Working Backwards” Scripture: John 1:1-18 The life of Jesus is filled with what skeptics would call “impossibilities.” From the very moment the egg in Mary’s womb was fertilized by the Holy Spirit, to his long-predicted birth in Bethlehem, to his being sent and called out of Egypt, to ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God Desires Our Worship Series

Contributed by Allen Patterson on Mar 17, 2005

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How to keep our hearts right where God wants them and explore the fact that God also desires our worship.

Last week we talked about how God desires our hearts – hearts that are redeemed, restored, and renewed. He desires them because He created them (us) for a relationship with Him – a living God. Today we are going to talk about how to keep our hearts right where God wants them and explore the fact ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16-31

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Do Not Be Discouraged

Contributed by William Nieporte on Nov 17, 2007

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When God is involved, the future is always better than the past.

Have you ever felt nostalgic for the good old days? Have you ever experienced a longing and yearning for the way things use to be? I remember once visiting in a home of a family with a young child. The parents of this young boy had just converted his room from being that of a toddler to that ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 2:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Heart Of The Matter Series

Contributed by Frederic Whittier on May 16, 2007

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Sermon #3 This sermon talks about what holiness looks like. Taken from "Whatever Became of Holiness" by Steve Deneff

The Heart of the Matter Leviticus 11:43-45 Do not defile yourselves by any of these creatures. Do not make yourselves unclean by means of them or be made unclean by them. I am the LORD your God; consecrate yourselves and be holy, because I am holy. Do not make yourselves unclean by any creature ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 11:43-45

Denomination: Nazarene

Faith Perfected In Works

Contributed by Eric Muldoon on Nov 18, 2002

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If our faith does not lead to practical holiness of life, it is indeed just like a body without a spirit --having no value whatsoever.

Faith Perfected in Works James 2:14 - 26 A crippled boy was once hurrying to catch a train. Carrying gifts under his arm, he was struggling with his crutches. Suddenly, a man bumped into him, knocking his parcels in all directions. The man then paused and scolded the boy for getting in his ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Denomination: Holiness

Being Totally There

Contributed by Dave Kinney on Jan 28, 2008

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So many times we struggle to be totally there for God, family and friends. Learn how to really be there in 2008.

Begin at verse 1 - Verse 9: “I am the door” - what did he mean by that? As a Shepherd is totally present for his sheep, Jesus is giving us full assurance and a sense of safety, because He desires to be fully present with us! Then Jesus says, in verse 10:10 Do we really believe that? That ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

God's First Words About Christmas

Contributed by Kenneth Roberts on Mar 20, 2008

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The first words about God’s promise of Christmas happened immediately after the fall. After God learned about the terrible loss, he promised to Eve that good news was coming. From her would come a male offspring who would crush the head of Satan who jus

Grace and peace to you from God who comes to us at Christmas time and will come to us again. Amen. Dear Friends in Christ: Have you ever feared you might miss Christmas? Or maybe have you experienced Christmas without your family? Perhaps you are experiencing a Christmas like that tonight. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:15

Denomination: Lutheran

How You Can Live The Lord's Prayer

Contributed by Johnathan Hester on Jun 13, 2008

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Through meditating ,The Holy Spirit Has Revealed too Me That ,,,,,{amen} The Lord’s Prayer is much more than just a model of how best to pray. It’s a statement of how to get to know God’s heart. And when you live out those words, God will transform you

How You Can Live the Lord’s Prayer Through meditating ,The Holy Spirit Has Revealed too Me That ,,,,,{amen} The Lord’s Prayer is much more than just a model of how best to pray. It’s a statement of how to get to know God’s heart. And when you live out those words, God will transform you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Baptist

"Life Is Not A One Way Trip To Nowhere"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Apr 30, 2008

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Life in Christ is what brings meaning.

Acts 1:1-11; Ephesians 1:15-23 “Life Is Not a One Way Trip to Nowhere” by: Rev. Ken Sauer, Pastor of Grace United Methodist Church, Soddy Daisy, TN www.graceumcsd.org In the 1997 blockbuster movie, As Good As It Gets Jack Nicholson plays the dysfunctional, acid-tongued, romance novelist Melvin ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: United Methodist

A Plan To Save Face (The Face Saving Plan) Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Apr 17, 2012

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THE FACE SAVING PLAN Luke 15: 13-19 (p740) July 24, 2011 INTRODUCTION: Have you ever had to go to plan "B" because plan "A" does not work out like you thought it would? Yeah?!!! Me too....In fact I'd hazard a guess that everyone in this

THE FACE SAVING PLAN Luke 15: 13-19 (p740) July 24, 2011 INTRODUCTION: Have you ever had to go to plan "B" because plan "A" does not work out like you thought it would? Yeah?!!! Me too....In fact I'd hazard a guess that everyone in this sanctuary this morning has thought they had the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:13-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Is Your Christmas Making A Difference? Series

Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 29, 2011

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We are called to make the most of Christmas by making a difference

Is Your Christmas Making a Difference? Matthew 2:1-11 Series: Christmas with the Classics December 4, 2011 Morning Service One of the great Christmas classics, It’s a Wonderful Life, tells the story of George Bailey. George believes that his life has amounted to little and means even less ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-11

Denomination: Church Of God

Wisdom In Worship

Contributed by Ulysses Mckneely on May 28, 2011

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God centered worship is all God will accept.

Not Long ago there was a study performed by The Program on Public Values at Trinity College in Hartford, Conn., regarding religion in America. That survey found that those who identify themselves as Christians have decreased from 86% of Americans in 1990 to only 76% in 2008. During that same ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 5:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

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