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"What Are You Praying For?"

Contributed by Alan Chandler on Mar 18, 2002

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When faced with a challenge does your prayer reflect your faith? This message looks at the prayer life of the early beievers as they faced a threatening challenge

"WHAT ARE YOU PRAYING FOR?" Acts 4: 23-31 PREPARATION: Read and be familiar with the book "Who Moved My Cheese" I) Intro A) Zig Ziglar story of boy that went with his mother to the old general store. He liked to sneak away from his mother and when no one was looking he would dip his finger into ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-31

Denomination: Methodist

Funeral Sermon

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Dec 31, 2002

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This is a sermon I preached for a funeral for someone I didn’t know. The funeral was during the Christmas season.

Funeral for Gertrude Kanan Introduction 2000 years ago, our world was a dark and gloomy place. It was dark politically, because the people were oppressed under the harsh Roman rule. It was dark spiritually, because it had been over 400 years without a prophet from God. When life seemed the most ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Nazarene

Judging The Right Way: Every Christian’s Calling Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 31, 2003

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It is good for Christians to judge--the right way. The modern understanding of "do not judge" is merely relativism. If there are no rights or wrongs, naturally one cannot judge. But there are rights and wrongs, and there is a right and wrong way to judg

Judging the Right Way: Every Christian’s Calling (Matt. 7:1-6) Note: If you are interested in more information about interpreting the Sermon on the Mount, please consider my book, "The Midrash Key" (by Ed Vasicek) available through Amazon.com Intro --Review Persons of Trinity, Golden Rule, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-6, John 7:24-25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Worthy Is The Lamb Series

Contributed by Tim Byrd on Oct 18, 2002

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Week 14 in a Wednesday evening study through the book of Revelation

WEEK 14 “Worthy Is The Lamb” Date: September 18, 2002 Place: Allendale Baptist Church Text: Revelation 5:8-14 Introduction In our last study beginning in chapter 5 we see the church in heaven. Chapter 5, a continuation of chapter 4 is the first picture we see of the ongoing worship that we will ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 5:8-14

Denomination: Baptist

Do You Love Me?

Contributed by Carl Willis on Mar 18, 2003

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Do you love Jesus, or do you just want to be His buddy?

Do you love me? For most of us saying we love Jesus is easy, but do you really "love" Him? John 21:15-17 (NCV) When they finished eating, Jesus said to Simon Peter, “Simon son of John do you love me more than these?” He answered, “Yes, Lord, you know that I love you.” Jesus said, “Feed my ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Effective Teaching Begins On Your Knees Part One

Contributed by Timothy Bartee on May 15, 2003

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Remind the teacher of the necessity of prayerasapartof their preparation. Excellent for teacher training sessions.

Effective Teaching Begins on Your Knees Mark 4:15 Someone once defined a “rut” as a grave with both ends knocked out. Most teachers, in the church setting, have been teaching for many years. As a pastor I am truly thankful to those who have served faithfully week after week. But there is a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:15

Denomination: Church Of God

A Call From God

Contributed by Jeff Simms on May 21, 2003

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To encourage repentance and a right relationship with God

A Call From God Zechariah 1:1-6 Purpose Statement: To encourage repentance and a right relationship with God. In this passage, the prophet and priest Zechariah is talking to those who have returned from exile. He is calling on them to learn from the mistakes their fathers have made in the ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 1:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

King Of The Life We Dream About

Contributed by Paul Kallan on Nov 18, 2002

based on 45 ratings

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Anyone who brings us the hope of a new life has the character of a king!

The parable of Matthew 25.31-46 presents the concrete and visible demands of our christian faith. Jesus is presented as the King of the life of the people of God. He has the authrotiy to take an account of our life and to judge a life either as just or unjust. One who feeds the hungry, provides a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Catholic

Wise Men And Women Still Seek Him

Contributed by John Beehler on Dec 11, 2002

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If we are wise people we can say with conviction, "we have come to worship".

Wise Men (and Women) Still Seek Him 1. Revisit the familiar story of the Magi. a. Called 3 kings or 3 wise men. Could have been 2 or 4 or 20 b. Pretty sure men & not women c. Wise women would have: 2. History of Wise Men – little is known a. Magi – plural for magus, Matt. Tells us more ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Man From Uz

Contributed by Charles Trout on Aug 10, 2002

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A quick outline, Four Character traits that God recorded of Job, and how we, through Christ, can have the same record!

The Man From UZ Job Job 1:1 (KJV) 1 There was a man in the land of Uz, whose name was Job; and that man was perfect and upright, and one that feared God, and eschewed evil. This great writing, possibly the first to be recorded by inspiration of God, starts out on a high note. I would like to ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

God's Veteran

Contributed by Ron Hicks on Nov 20, 2006

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There has never been a Christian who has never been in a combat situation. Whether fighting for righteousness or warring against sicknesses, financial struggles, and a host of other enemies.

God’s Veterans Gal 6:17 17 From henceforth let no man trouble me: for I bear in my body the marks of the Lord Jesus. Veteran-Military experienced soldier: somebody who has been a member of one of the armed forces for many years and has seen a great deal of active service, a veteran of three ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Once And Future King Series

Contributed by Daniel Devilder on Dec 1, 2006

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To a world in need, God promises his unfailing leadership. A look at the continuation of God¡¦s Promise, this week focusing on the Messiah promised to David.

Sermon A Once and Future King The Toledo Blade article on child prostitution ring, one of the largest sex busts in the nation. How can this stuff happen? Where are the leaders? We need leaders. All around the nation we see corrupt officials: nearby Detroit, Miami (where we just moved ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 7:11-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Would The Real Jesus Please Stand Up Series

Contributed by Rich Mcgahan on Mar 16, 2006

based on 20 ratings

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The Bible tells us that on the sixth day, “God created man in His image and likeness...” (Genesis 1:26) And every since then, man has been trying to return the favor. As a result, there are countless religions around the world.

Will the real _____ please stand up? This familiar question originated from a game show called “To Tell The Truth” that debuted in 1956 and ran until 1978. Hosted by Garry Moore, this classic game show included a person of some notoriety and two impostors who tried to match wits with a panel ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26

Denomination: Baptist

Pulling Down Walls Of Discrimination

Contributed by Sajeev Painunkal, Sj on Dec 17, 2005

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An advent sermon, learning to beat discrimination, learning from the geneology of Jesus

In one of the parishes where I worked, there were two families who were fighting over a property dispute. Both the families were rich and influential. Both tried to get the support of the local church in their favour. So they wrote to the parish council expressing their views and claims. One of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1-17

Denomination: Catholic

Narnia: Who Is Aslan? Who Is Jesus? Series

Contributed by Tanner Smith on Nov 18, 2005

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This is part 1 of a 4 part series on the Chronicles of Narnia book "The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe."

Session #1 – Who is Aslan? Who is Jesus? John 1:1-5; Mark 10:17-22; John 1:10-11 The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe: Ch. 8 Children ask Mr. and Mrs. Beaver “Is he (Aslan) dangerous?” Questions this sermon tries to address: Who does Aslan represent in the Chronicles of Narnia? What ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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