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The Old Year

Contributed by David Salisbury on Sep 12, 2002

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A sermon for closing out the old year by realizing that "the end of a thing is better than it’s beginning." (Ecc. 7:8)

As I reflected on the end of the year and what to say to you in this last Sunday morning sermon of 2001, I thought of Solomon’s words in Ecclesiastes 7:8 “The end of a thing is better than its beginning;” Now I know some brethren would like to say that a proper translation of that verse is that the ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 7:8, Ecclesiastes 7:10, Lamentations 3:27, Isaiah 40:31, Revelation 2:10 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Signpost Of Sinfulness #3

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jan 9, 2002

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This sermon is about the mastery of sin in the believer’s life.

Sunday Morning March 26, 2000 Bel Aire Baptist Church Hobbs, NM THE SIGNPOST OF SINFULNESS [#3] The Mastery Of Sin In The Believer’s Life JAMES 4:13-17; GALATIANS 5:16-23 Introduction: Isaiah 35:8: "And a highway shall be there, and a way, And it shall be called The way of holiness..." 1. ...read more

Scripture: James 4:13-17, Galatians 5:16-23

Denomination: Baptist

"Triumphant Faith--Revised"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 24, 2002

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Faith is triumphant when we still have it despite life’s difficulties.

Psalm 27:1-9 “Triumphant Faith--Revised” By: Reverend Kenneth Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA Last week I was on the phone with my parents when out of the blue my mother asked me, “So how is your theology doing these days?” The question caught me by ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:1-9

Denomination: United Methodist

How To Be The Church In Y2k: The Call To Holiness

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Jun 14, 2001

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How to respond to God’s call as a holy nation.

HOW TO BE THE CHURCH IN Y2K: THE CALL TO HOLINESS Pastor Andrew Chan Jan.9, 2000 And you will be to me a kingdom of priests, my holy nation. Give this message to the Israelites. Exodus 19:6 God envisions A HOLY NATION. A. Count the Cost of Being Unholy “…the way of the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 19:6

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Church As A Prophet Of God

Contributed by William Baeta on Jul 5, 2003

based on 18 ratings

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“I am sending you to them, and you shall say to them, ‘thus says the Lord God.’ As for them, whether they hear or whether they refuse – for they are a rebellious house – yet they will know that a prophet has been among them” Ez. 2:4-5.

Theme: The Church as a prophet of God Text: Ez. 2:1-5; 2 Cor. 12:2-10; Mark 6:1-6 We have been watching and listening to what has been going on at the National Reconciliation Committee meetings and I believe God is using this forum to speak to us as Ghanaians. As Ghanaians the allegations coming ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:1-6, Exodus 2:1-5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Going In Circles Series

Contributed by Pastor Dempsey Daniels on May 23, 2003

based on 27 ratings

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Going in Circles

Going in Circles Preached - Friday May 30, 2003 - The YPWW Crusade Night Two Free Deliverance Tabernacle Holiness Church - Prophet Henry Frye, Jr. 100 B Water Street - Camden, Alabama Scripture: "And ye shall compass the city, all ye men of war, and go around about the city once. Thus shalt thou ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 6:3-5

Denomination: Baptist

Working For A Living

Contributed by Joe Harding on Nov 19, 2002

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OUR WORK ETHICS REVEAL OUR GOD

WORKING FOR A LIVING EPHESIANS 6: 5-9 NOVEMBER 17, 2002 INTRODUCTION: One man told his friend: I lost my job because of illness and fatigue. Second man: Really, how awful! First man: Yeah, my boss got sick and tired of me! I am told that when President Bush was governor of Texas ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:5-9

Denomination: Baptist

"Let There Be Peace On Earth"

Contributed by David Washburn on Dec 8, 2002

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True peace does not come through contented circumstances, but through a relationship with God

As I was bringing our children to church Wednesday night, they were taking note of all the homes that were lit up and decorated for Christmas. They remarked at how they liked the decorations and the effort folk put forth at Christmas time. They also said, “People are different this time of year. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

A Unique Savior

Contributed by Matthew Doebler on Mar 18, 2003

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Jesus is unique; you can’t find anything like him anywhere else. So make time for him.

A Unique Savior SALT LAKE CITY (Reuters) - Joy at 15-year-old Elizabeth Smart’s "miraculous" return to her Utah family gave way on Thursday to efforts to unravel the mystery of her nine-month ordeal, apparently at the hands of a street preacher who claimed he was a prophet who talked to angels. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-3

Denomination: Lutheran

"Do Not Pass: Refusing To Judge Others" Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Apr 3, 2003

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Why we should refuse to judge others.

Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches Fifth Week of Lent April 6, 2003 “Do Not Pass: Refusing to Judge Others” Matthew 7:1-12 James 4:11, 12 INTRODUCTION: In today’s scripture when Jesus said “judge not” was He wanting his disciples to close their eyes to all evil and error? Did he intend ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-12, James 4:11-12

Denomination: Methodist

Is Your Life Built To Last?

Contributed by Philip Gunther on Sep 1, 2001

based on 125 ratings

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A life built to last is constructed upon the person of Christ and by means of putting his words into practice.

The Parable Of The Two Builders Rev. Philip A. Gunther Cathedrals & Towers Dedicated in 1093 AD, making it some 908 years old, Europe’s oldest gothic church stands proudly as a magnificent and massive architectural creation. Situated in the city of Winchester, in the county of Hampshire, in the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:46-49

Denomination: Mennonite

John Chapter 21 Series

Contributed by Jimmy Davis on Oct 6, 2001

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John Chapter 21 is the final lesson in this series. At the Sea of Tiberias, Jesus performs His final recorded miracle and reinstates Peter.

John Chapter 21 Read verses 1-14 The Sea of Tiberias is very much connected with the ministry of our Lord Jesus Christ before and after His resurrection. This is an amazing group of men. Here is Simon Peter, warm hearted, yet often impulsive. Here is Thomas, that magnificent skeptic, who has a ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

Transformed Into Living Sacrifices Series

Contributed by Warren Bird on Feb 11, 2003

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Exposition of Romans 12:1-2. What does it mean for us to be "living sacrifices" and how are our minds to be "transformed"?

INTRODUCTION What does being a Christian, being someone who has received God’s mercy, mean for the way we live our lives? How does being a Christian make a practical difference, day to day, for you and for me? In my next few talks I am going to work through the answers that Paul gives to that ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Pattern For Giving

Contributed by Joel Santos on Jun 21, 2006

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Does your giving really cost you? How much is left behind? Are you giving out from the heart? Are you demonstrating a trust in God? Are you giving generously as the widow who gave just two lepta?

A Pattern For Giving Mark 12:41-44 The roof of the church hall of a little Swiss church, at the turn of the 20th century, was falling down. So the members of the church held regular prayer meetings in the hall after the service to pray for funds to repair the roof. There was an old man, known to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:41-44

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Rest Is God's Series

Contributed by Thomas Black on Feb 2, 2005

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God has called upon us to walk before him in holiness, and has revealed that he is powerful enough to make his promises come to pass.

Pastor’s note: I wanted to call this "A Cut above" but couldn’t bring myself to do it. Passage: Genesis 17:1-27 In Genesis 15 God came to Abram and introduced repeated to him the Abrahamic covenant and it’s central tenant; that of God’s undeserved blessing to Abram. God took Abram outside the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 17:1-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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