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Why Are We Here...worship

Contributed by Terry Cavanaugh on Apr 26, 2002

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This message explores the value of real worship.

Why are we here?… Worship Worship. This word is used 331 times in the Bible. From Genesis, the first book of the Bible, to Revelation, the last book, we are called to worship. Worship is the theme of this book. From Genesis chapter 17 where Genesis 17:17 (TLB) 17 Abraham threw himself down ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:6, Exodus 34:29

Denomination: Methodist

How The Grinch Stole Christmas

Contributed by Jeffrey Stewart on Dec 22, 2000

based on 124 ratings

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Christmas Sermon

Today I want to launch us into this message with a reading from one of the great minds of theology Dr. Seuss . . . I have here copy "How the Grinch Stole Christmas!" A favorite Dr. Seuss book . . . I want to read a portion of it to you (Read pages 1-2 of the story) Every Who Down in Who-ville, the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Missing The Boat

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Feb 28, 2005

based on 44 ratings

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Why do so many seem to miss the hour of visitation? Why do we fail to receive the good things God has for us?

30, January 2004 Dakota Community Church Missing the Boat Introduction: When we take communion I always point this out. Jesus came to the people who were waiting for Him and yet they missed Him. In spite of all the attention grabbing signs, in spite of healings, in spite of miracles, in spite of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 25:29-34

Denomination: Mennonite

The Master Is Come And He Calleth For Thee!

Contributed by Michael Dephillips on Feb 4, 2003

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When the Holy Spirit comes to save the soul, a person must accept or reject the Lord Jesus Christ.

Pastor Michael DePhillips www.forministry.com/39355PHBC “ THE MASTER COMES AND HE CALLETH FOR THEE “ JOHN 10:27-30 READ OPENING SCRIPTURE AND THEN OPEN IN PRAYER 1. PEOPLE HAVE ALWAYS BELIEVED IN LIFE AFTER DEATH A. EARLIEST MAN BURIED THEIR DEAD WITH WEAPONS AT HAND B. INDIANS IN ...read more

Scripture: John 10:27-30

Denomination: Baptist

Tests And Trials - The Manna Test

Contributed by George Rennau on Mar 23, 2003

based on 45 ratings

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The MANNA TEST IS a cumulative experience of trials where our obedience, patience, and perseverance are molded and tested

TITLE THE MANNA TEST When you ponder the events of your life what comes to mind. For me it’s those powerful moments Those times when I was struggling Those times when I had lost someone I love Or was going through a financial crisis Or was learning an important lesson about relationships For me ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 16:4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Jesus Strikes At His Purpose Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Apr 21, 2003

based on 19 ratings

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3rd in a three part series on the three occassions Jesus spoke about His death on the way to Jerusalem

JESUS STRIKES AT HIS PURPOSE MARK 10:32-45 OPENING ILLUSTRATION: One of golf’s immortal moments came when a Scotchman demonstrated the new game to President Ulysses Grant. Carefully placing the ball on the tee, he took a mighty swing. The club hit the turf and scattered dirt all over the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:32-35

Denomination: Baptist

The Bible Is Applicable-Part 5 Series

Contributed by John Young on Nov 23, 2004

based on 4 ratings

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In order to experience the wonder of God’s Word we must do three things: Receive it, repond to it and reflect it.

One winter morning in San Diego, after Paul had wandered many miles along the waterfront, in a daze, he turned wearily toward his hotel room. He had been drinking heavily for weeks. His mind was tortured by the thoughts of the wife and four children whom he had deserted. Only the day before, it ...read more

Scripture: James 1:26-27

Denomination: Baptist

Pastors (Clergy, Ministers, Preachers)

Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Oct 16, 2001

based on 107 ratings

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What characteristics should mark a pastor’s life? Paul briefly described some qualifications that the elders or overseers should have. Paul had given Timothy a similar set of instructions for the church in Ephesus.

PASTORS (Clergy, Ministers, Preachers) WHO PASTORS ARE What characteristics should mark a pastor’s life? BIBLE READING: Titus 1:5-9 KEY BIBLE VERSE: I left you there on the island of Crete so that you could do whatever was needed to help strengthen each of its churches, and I asked you to appoint ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:5-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

"The Water's Fine"

Contributed by J. Curtis Goforth, O.s.l. on Jan 6, 2005

based on 70 ratings

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The Baptism of the Lord First Sunday in Ordinary Time

One of my favorite movies is made by the Coen Brothers. It is called “O Brother, Where Art Thou.” It features George Clooney and John Turturro as these escaped convicts in the depression of the 1930’s in America. George Clooney is a smooth-talker in jail for practicing law without a license. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: United Methodist

The First Lie Series

Contributed by Ricky Burke on Mar 27, 2001

based on 162 ratings

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This sermon exposes Satan’s three most powerful lies.

Title: The First Lie Text: Genesis 3:1-5 We are doing a series of studies on the early chapters of Genesis called, "How it all began." The word "Genesis" means "beginning." That’s a fitting title for the first book of the Bible because it tells us how everything began (except God, of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Learning To Appreicate The Presence Of The Father Series

Contributed by Wayne Doyle on Jun 5, 2003

based on 34 ratings

| 7,001 views

Spending quality Time with God

Learning to Appreciate His Presence. Text: Ps 91 Mt 28:20 Isa 43:2 James 2:20-26 This Morning, I want to speak to you about entering into the very presence of the father. So many times in our hurried lives, we simply mumble a quick prayer over our food, before we drift off to sleep, or rush out ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Necessity Of Power Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jan 5, 2006

based on 54 ratings

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With the Spirit’s power, we can accomplish God’s will.

THE NECESSITY OF POWER Text: Zechariah 4:1-10 Introduction 1. Read Zechariah 4:1-10 2. Illustration: In a seminary missions class, Herbert Jackson told how, as a new missionary, he was assigned a car that would not start without a push. After pondering his problem, he devised a plan. He went ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 4:1-10

Denomination: Methodist

Not One Is Lost

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Mar 9, 2008

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Description of Jesus never giving up on seeking us out and wanting to restore our lives.

Not one is lost! Luke 15:8-10 Introduction Go with me in your bibles to Luke, Chapter 15. This morning, we are one more week closer to celebrating the greatest gift we have ever been given, and that is the gift Jesus Christ gave us freely on the cross. It was God’s greatest pleasure to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:8-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Joyous Birth Announcement Series

Contributed by William Akehurst on Dec 17, 2007

based on 10 ratings

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A Birth Announcement brings excitement and Joy. Shepherds saw the light, ran to meet Jesus, then shared the news with a dark and lonely world. We are to let our light shine forth and share the Joy of Christmas, Jesus, to those around us.

A JOYOUS BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENT A Birth Announcement brings excitement and Joy. The Shepherds saw the light, ran to see prophesy fulfilled, and then shared the news with a dark and lonely world. We are to let our light shine forth and share the Joy of Christmas, Jesus, to those around us. KEY ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

You Are The Reason For The Season

Contributed by Art Good on Jun 8, 2007

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Why did Jesus come? What is the real reason for the season? This sermon will reminds us that we are the reason for the season.

I had a plan…When I was about 13, there was a skunk that hung out around our house. My Dad used to complain about it. Our neighbors dog would bark and it would spray, and the house smelled like…well…skunk for a few days. Dad was worried that one of us would be outside at night and we would ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1

Denomination: Wesleyan

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