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"Little Is Much - When God Is In It"

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Jan 27, 2007

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Little is much - but god has to be in it. Little is much - when the little do much. Little is much - one moment at a time.

“Little is Much – When God is in it!” January 28, 2007 “…ever since we first heard about you we have kept on praying and asking God to help you understand what he wants you to do; asking him to make you wise about spiritual things; and asking that the way you live will always please the Lord and ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-23

Denomination: Holiness

True Personhood Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Oct 28, 2006

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God wants us to bear fruit that will last. We can do that by remaining connected to Jesus, the true vine.

What does it mean to be human? That’s the question we’ve been asking since the beginning of February when we began this series on humanity. What is the nature of true personhood? How can we best fulfill God’s desire for us his creatures, us his people? We’ve seen how God made men and women in his ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-17

Denomination: Anglican

The Problems Of Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Bruce Goettsche on Nov 14, 2006

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The real Deal Christian Obeys God rather than presumes upon God’s grace.

“The Problem of Forgiveness” 1 John 2:1-6 www.unionchurch.com November 5, 2006 Rev. Bruce Goettsche THE REAL DEAL: A Study in 1 John Much of the time truth is found in finding the balance between competing ideas. For example, · Parental Love = Unqualified love – consistent discipline · Good ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

#8 -- Work Series

Contributed by Derek Melanson on Nov 17, 2006

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Work is given to us by God, is done in vain apart from Him, and can be a means of worship--because God calls us to trust Him so that we do not find ourselves eating the bread of "anxious toil."

The reality of work Just imagine—it’s the end of a morning or afternoon or evening of hard work, and you’re very, very tired. But you look around your house, and the floors are swept and clean, the dishes are done, the laundry folded and put away, and even the bathroom fixtures are sparkling; and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

You Expect Me To Love Him Deeply? Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 8, 2007

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retelling Ananias’ story, leading to see that all that really matters is loving God and loving others

You Expect Me To Love HIM Deeply? Acts 9:1-19a The Story (pt 1): The man and his family were settling into their new city. Oh, it certainly wasn’t Jerusalem, but Damascus wasn’t all that bad, really. And after what had happened to Stephen when he shared what he believed about Jesus, he could ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

Revive Us Again

Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on Oct 9, 2005

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We are constantly in need of the inner stirrings of the Holy Spirit. This sermon reassures US that God is always there to revive our spirit amid the tough times of life.

This should be the cry of every child of God. The need for revival presupposes that a period of decline exist. It suggest that the candle of faith is burning low. Spiritual passion has become lackluster. First love has become left love. Worship has become moderate to light. The pews are filled ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 85:6-13

Denomination: Baptist

"Why John Did Outrun Peter"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Apr 11, 2005

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When John was running, the text indicates he was running with the mindset of “He loves me, he loves me, he loves me.”

Title of the Message: “Why John outran Peter?” John records that he outran Peter to the empty tomb? This message is speculation, but I believe that the trues are very acurate. In context John records that he is, “The disciple whom Jesus loved.” When Peter was running to the tomb, no ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Paul's Sees The Light

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Nov 11, 2007

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Paul’s Conversion on the Road to Damascus

“Paul Sees the Light" Acts 9:3-19; 26-31 When God calls, do you question? When God asks for a change in you, do you delay? Think of Jonah …. God had to have him swallowed by a fish to get his attention Some don’t believe this is possible because of the gastrointestinal liquids that would devour ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:3-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

That's No Excuse!

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jan 27, 2007

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The divine call never comes out of recognition of a special talent or particular piety or readiness to serve. It comes because God has decided you’re it!

That’s No Excuse – Jeremiah 1: 4 - 10 Intro: As a high school teacher I think you hear every excuse that was ever given. Things like: “My little brother tore up my homework.” “I had to work late and didn’t get to it.” “I didn’t understand it.” --- And when we leave school we do not leave ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:4-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

You Can't Have My Blessing Devil!!

Contributed by Keenan Darnell on Jan 15, 2008

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Everyday our fellow christians lose out on the blessings of God simply by giving up. A blessing is truly worth fighting for no matter how big or small.

Text Exodus 1 7-19B Here we are in a familiar portion of scripture, the children of Israel are still enslaved by Egypt. A new King is set forth in Egypt by the name of Pharoah, who might I add does not know Joseph ( Joseph died 144 years before Isreal left Egypt, or 64 years before Moses was ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 1:7-19

Denomination: Church Of God

Nitty Gritty...meet Religion #2 Series

Contributed by Jeffrey Stratton on Aug 20, 2002

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This series is based upon Mike Yaconelli’s book "Messy Spirituality and is designed to help seekers understand that God wants our Nitty and our Gritty Lives.

May 25 & 26, 2002 Luke 18:35-42 “Nitty Gritty…Meet Religion” John Currier in 1949 was found guilty of murder and sentenced to life in prison. Later he was transferred and paroled to work on a farm near Nashville, Tennessee. In 1968, Currier’s sentence was terminated, and a letter bearing ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:35-42

Denomination: Baptist

Prepare To Meet Thy God

Contributed by Rick Kallstrom on Jan 27, 2003

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Today, we live in a world full of sin and corruption. It is a world that seems to focus more on the pleasures and material things that surround us than on the spiritual things of God!

Today, we live in a world full of sin and corruption. It is a world that seems to focus more on the pleasures and material things that surround us than on the spiritual things of God! All across this wonderful place called planet Earth, a land created for us by God, men, women, boys and girls, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:8, 1 Corinthians 6:9-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why The Storm Doesn't Go Away

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jul 15, 2005

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This message explores the words and ideas that show up multiple times in this passage and give us indication of the different ways we can react to the storms of life that we face.

- Last week, in previous passage, there was a literal storm; in this passage, the man is dealing with a “storm” caused by a huge problem in his life: demon-possession. - Sometimes we find that the storm stays for longer than we thought it would. There are a lot of reasons this can happen - this ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Who's Job Is It?

Contributed by Aaron Legendre on Oct 26, 2007

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Is it your job to teach the word of God. A look at teaching the Word.

Who’s Job is it? Good morning. I’m going to start today off with a story another Pastor Brian Bill of Pontiac, Illinois told. “I heard a story about four people named Everybody, Somebody, Anybody, and Nobody. There was an important job to be done and Everybody was sure that Somebody would do ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Part 11 - Jesus Calls Matthew Series

Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Jul 7, 2007

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A look at the calling of Matthew as a Disciple.

The Commission Part 11 – Jesus calls Matthew the Tax Collector Pastor Bruce A. Shields House of Faith – www.PS127.org WELCOME INTRODUCTION TO SERMON † Jesus receives the Holy Spirit † Jesus calls His Disciples, Andrew, Simon Peter, John & James, Philip & Nathanael † Continues on to Cana in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:9-13

Denomination: Bible Church

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