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Things Aren't Always What They Seem

Contributed by John Beehler on Feb 13, 2004

based on 57 ratings

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You can be poor,hungry,hated, and still be blessed.

Things Aren’t Always What They Seem Why do you come to church on Sunday? One answer could be that you come to exercise your faith or, in other words, your spiritual muscles. Well, today we’re going to exercise your physical muscles, as well. I’ve read that it takes more facial muscles ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 17:5-10, Luke 6:17-26

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Challenging The Challenges

Contributed by Troy Borst on Feb 15, 2004

based on 48 ratings

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When faced with challenges, prayer is the answer.

CHALLENGING THE CHALLENGES EXODUS 17:1-16 INTRODUCTION Throughout their journey to the promised land the Children of Israel would face challenge after challenge to their faith. We still face challenges today in our lives. 1 Peter 1: 6-7 “ In this you greatly rejoice though for a little while you ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:2, Exodus 17:1-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Choose Your Model (Church) Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Feb 19, 2004

based on 32 ratings

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How do you measure the greatness of a church? Adapted from a sermon by John Maxwell.

Stewardship is a Choice Series II Cor. 8:1-5; 9: 6-15 January 11, 2004 * Chester’s First Baptist Church, Chester, Illinois (A message adapted from Dr. John C. Maxwell) Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: The card reads "Stewardship is a Choice: God has given me special gifts and resources to help ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

The Traditional Jewish Marriage & It's Relationship To Christ's Return Series

Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Mar 2, 2004

based on 27 ratings

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This sermon illustrates the relationship between the traditional Jewish marriage practices, and how it directly relates to the Church being the Bride and Christ the Groom, as well as the Second coming! Praise God!

The Traditional Jewish Marriage and its Relationship To the Promise of Christ’s Return Scripture Reading Matthew 26: 27, 28 – “And he took the cup, and gave thanks, and gave it to them, saying, Drink ye all of it; For this is my blood of the new testament, which is shed for many for the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:27-28

Denomination: Bible Church

How Can I Know God's Will?

Contributed by Robbie Parsons on Mar 17, 2004

based on 58 ratings

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One of the great mysteries of Christianity involves knowing God’s will for a person. Often we resort to fleeces, fasting, flipping, feelings or floundering to coax God into telling us His will. Use this GUIDE to know God’s will for your life...

In his letter to the Ephesian church, Paul exhorted them to “redeem the time, because the days are evil. So then do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is.” It seems that one of the great mysteries of the Christian walk involves discovering God’s will for a person. That ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:16-17, Romans 12:2

Denomination: United Methodist

Do You Have A Biblical Worldview?

Contributed by Charles Lane Iii on Mar 27, 2004

based on 20 ratings

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Whether you view the world through its own eyes or through the eyes of God will make all the difference, in this life and for all eternity.

DO YOU HAVE A BIBLICAL WORLDVIEW? Text: Matthew 22:29 Jesus answered and said unto them, Ye do err, not knowing the Scriptures, nor the power of God. KJV Jesus replied, “You are in error because you do not know the Scriptures or the power of God. NIV Jesus answered and said to them, “You are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:29

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Two Prayerables Series

Contributed by Timothy Archer on Apr 19, 2004

based on 60 ratings

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Speaking in the context of His second coming, Jesus tells two parables about prayer.

Two Prayerables Luke 18:1-14 Introduction: We continue with our study of the Gospel of Luke. We’re going to look today at the first part of Chapter 18. If you’ll notice, you’ll see that, for now, we’re skipping the last part of chapter 17. This material concerns some prophecies that Jesus made ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Jesus Heals Peter's Mother–in–law” Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Apr 20, 2004

based on 55 ratings

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Fifth in a series on the miracles of Christ, here Jesus heals Peter’s mother in law.

The Miracles of Jesus Miracle # 5 “Jesus Heals Peter’s Mother–In–Law” Mark 1:29-34, Matthew 8:14-17, Luke 4:38-41 After casting out a demon of the possessed man in the synagogue at Capernaum, Jesus went directly to house of Simon Peter and his brother ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:38-41

Denomination: Baptist

What Comes After The Passion

Contributed by Alan Balatbat on Apr 27, 2004

based on 14 ratings

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Commenting on Barabbas, Donald Grey Barnhouse wrote, “He was the only man in the world who could say that Jesus Christ took his physical place. But I can say that Jesus Christ took my spiritual place. For it was I who deserved to die. It was I who deserve

1.God’s Special Ministry – Reconciling us to Himself Intro: In Genesis chapter 3 and Romans 5:12-14. From the very beginning God wants us to be reconciled to Himself through His Son – Jesus Christ. Our Lord Jesus Christ was not a hesitant savior but a pro-active one. Genesis 3:9 But the Lord ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:11-21

Denomination: Baptist

How To Overcome A Slump

Contributed by David Dewitt on May 4, 2004

based on 75 ratings

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The greatest slump that we can experience as Christians is a loss in our love for Christ. This is a message that I prepared for Superbowl Sunday 2004.

How to Overcome a Slump Revelation 2:1-7 February 1, 2004 Morning Service Introduction As everyone knows I really like football and today is one of the greatest days in professional football; its Super bowl Sunday. This is the game that determines who is the champion of the entire league. It is ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Church Of God

The Fruit Of The Spirit Is Patience Series

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on May 16, 2004

based on 24 ratings

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This is the fifth sermon in the series on "THE Fruit of the Spirit"

THE FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT IS PATIENCE—GALATIANS 5:22-26; MATTHEW 18:21-32 It was May of 2004 when the Holy Spirit taught me a valuable lesson in patience thanks to Sheila. Liz was on the leadership Team of a Walk to Emmaus, and I was left for 72 hours to be Sheila’s sole care giver. It seems so ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-26

Denomination: Methodist

Dealing With Loss And Grief

Contributed by Lindy Axon on Jul 7, 2003

based on 40 ratings

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How does a Christian deal with grief and loss?

Every Christian deals with loss and grief at some time during their life. It might come in the form of the death of a loved one, the loss of a financial position, the loss of good health or the shattering of dreams. When this happens, we naturally ask, "Why?" and along with the original loss, we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:4, 2 Samuel 12:15-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Pride Ride Pt 1 Series

Contributed by James Stewart Jr. on Jul 14, 2003

based on 59 ratings

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This is the first message in the series on the Seven Deadly Sins.

Intro; I am starting a series on the "Seven Deadly Sins." Today’s message is the first one entitled the "The Pride Ride Part 1." Pride is defined as “An inordinate amount of self-esteem.” The synonyms for the word PRIDE are not pretty; they are conceit, arrogance, and boastfulness. Pride is ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:15-17, Isaiah 14:13-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Prayer Of Jabez

Contributed by John Knight on Jul 22, 2003

based on 27 ratings

| 9,418 views

A look at Wilkinson’s book of the same name.

The Prayer Of Jabez May 5, 2002 1 Chronicles 4:9-10 Now Jabez was more honorable than his brothers, and his mother called his name Jabez, saying, "Because I bore him in pain." And Jabez called on the God of Israel saying, "Oh, that You would bless me indeed, and enlarge my territory, that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Denomination: Holiness

Scars

Contributed by Michael Deaton on Aug 16, 2003

based on 84 ratings

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We hide our scars thinking they are unsightly. We need to share those scars as a witness to Christ Jesus.

Scars Galatians 6:14-17 Some years ago on a hot summer day in south Florida, a little boy decided to go for a swim in the old swimming hole behind his house. In a hurry to dive into the cool water, he ran out the back door, leaving behind shoes socks, and shirt as he went. ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:14-17, John 20:24-29

Denomination: Methodist

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