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Narnia: Why Do I Keep Tripping Over The Same Thing? Series

Contributed by John Smithson on Nov 25, 2005

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The inticing and deceptive power of Turkish Delight. How the consequences of our choices build strongholds in our lives.

Why Do I Keep Tripping Over The Same Thing? Part 1 Admitting the Stronghold (if you e-mail me a request, I will send you the power point for this sermon) Why Do I Keep Tripping Over The Same Thing? Part 1 Admitting the Stronghold The Story of Samson A. Beginning in Judges chapter 13, we begin to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:3-5

Denomination: Church Of God

1st Things 1st: "God Speaks Through His Word" Series

Contributed by Jim Black on Jul 19, 2005

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The Bible is God’s introduction of himself to us. If God speaks, don’t you want to listen?

First Things First #5 “God Speaks Through His Word” Hebrews 1:1-4 Have you ever found yourself right in the middle of a problem, a storm of life and just the right Scripture pops into your head… at just the right time to comfort, to encourage, or to strengthen? • I love the account in Matthew of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Even Though I Feel This Way Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Oct 2, 2021

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We are faced with two options. The first is to see how bad things really are and to focus on them. And we have every right to focus on them because things are indeed bad. Or the second option is to decide even though things are bad, I chose to rejoice and trust in my Lord.

Introduction: I cannot recall in my 27 years as Pastor a sermon that I preached from the Book of Lamentations until today. Today will be my first. But I believe that are present condition of the world makes Lamentations a good book to preach today as we begin our new series “Even Though”. I have ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 3:19-23

Denomination: Baptist

How Paul Benefited By Becoming All Things To All Men

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

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Principles and methods of identifying with everyone so we can bring Christ’s saving message to as many as possible

How Paul Benefited By Becoming All Things to All Men Illustration:Suffering from terminal spinal cancer at the age or 47, former North Carolina State basketball coach Jim Valvano spoke with a reporter. He looked back on his life and told a story about himself as a 23-year-old coach of a small ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:19-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Things Which God Hath Prepared For Them That Love Him

Contributed by Gino Cascieri on Oct 23, 2003

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This sermon looks at some "Things God has prepared for them that love Him".

“The Things Which God Hath Prepared For Them That Love Him” Text: 1 Corinthians 2:9-13 Intro: The word “prepares” means “to make all things ready; to put things in suitable order. I want us to look at some “Things God has prepared for them that love Him.” He has prepared for us - I. A PLACE – ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:9-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Lord Is My Shepherd I Will Not Lack Any Good Thing

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Dec 31, 2003

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It has been said that the greatest strain on relationships is the fear of not having enough provisions, money or material needs. Yet, people like Hudson Taylor, the founder of the China Inland Mission, understood that his 5000 missionaries would never ha

The Lord is My Shepherd I Will Not Lack Any Good Thing (Psa 23:1-6) It has been said that the greatest strain on relationships is the fear of not having enough provisions, money or material needs. Yet, people like Hudson Taylor, the founder of the China Inland Mission, understood that his 5000 ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Total Transformation : Behold I Make All Things New

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Jan 2, 2004

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Gods wants to make all things new for His children namely NEW SONG, NEW NAME ,NEW HEART,NEW WINE ,NEW COVENANT, NEW COMMANDMENT AND NEW CREATION .There are 21 areas of total transformation in our life.

TOTAL TRANSFORMATION : BEHOLD I MAKE ALL THINGS NEW ************************************************************************ 1.NEW SONG Psalm 40:3 “ And He hath a new song in my mouth ,even praise unto our God: many shall see it ,and fear , and shall trust in the Lord. “ The Lord wants to ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Five Things We Must Do To Reach People With The Gospel

Contributed by Craig Hamlin on Jan 5, 2004

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Jesus exemplified His passion for seeking the lost through His experience with Zacchaeus and gave us five things we must do to reach lost people.

"Five Things We Must Do to Reach People with the Gospel" Luke 19:1-10 Intro. Howard Hendricks said, “In the midst of a generation screaming for answers, Christians are stuttering.” Bill Bright, Founder of Campus Crusade for Christ, said, "Millions of surveys which we have helped to take around the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Nine Things Not To Consider When Determining What's Right Or Wrong

Contributed by Alex Mcfarland on Jun 28, 2006

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In the life of every Christian, there will eventually be a struggle between “oughts” and “actions.” Every day has a way of forcing choices upon us, putting us in the middle of things that we should or should not do. When it comes to decision making for

Nine Things NOT to Consider When Determining What’s Right Or Wrong By Alex McFarland “There is nothing wrong with what we did! Besides, we really love each other.” These were the reasons Jennifer gave for “going to far” with her boyfriend when confronted by her Mom. Jennifer knew what the Bible ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 15:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Five Things The Devil Doesn't Want You To Know

Contributed by Grant Gregory on Sep 9, 2006

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God is for you not against you! We need to be on God’s side. He will fight your battles for you.

Five Things the Devil doesn’t want You to Know Text:2 Cor. 2:11 “Lest Satan should get an advantage of us; for we are not ignorant of his devices.” There are certain things that Satan does not want you and I to know. Satan is the master of deception- He wants to keep you from the truth Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Some Things Found In The Temple That Need To Be In Every Baptist Church

Contributed by Tony Cansler on May 1, 2001

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A mesage to the church

Some things that the Temple had that every Baptist Church Needs 2 Chr 7:1-16 Prayer (7:1) A. People that pray through B. People that Pray Regular C. People that pray for others (1) Lost People (2) Backsliders (3) Fellow Believers Sacrifice (7:1) A. We Need to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

10 Stupid Things Preachers Do To Mess Up Their Church

Contributed by Travis Moore on May 7, 2001

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A look at some common but devistating mistakes of preachers.

10 STUPID THINGS PREACHERS DO TO MESS UP THEIR CHURCH 2 Timothy 4:10 1. They spent too little time in prayer, and pray with too little fervency. (1 Thess 5:17; James 5:16) 2. They spend too little time preparing their sermons, thereby offering their congregation malnurishing spiritual meals. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:10

Denomination: Baptist

The Touchstone (Or "Ain't Nothing Like The Real Thing")

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Jun 18, 2004

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A touchstone is a stone that tests the quality of gold and silver. Jesus is our Touchstone. He is the Genuine Article. He’s The Real Thing.

Sermon Preached by Pastor Larry C. Brincefield on June 6th. Title: The Touchstone (or, “Ain’t Nothin’ like the real thing, baby” Text: Mark 7:31-37 Introduction 1. A touchstone is a hard, black stone,… • It is used to test the quality of gold or silver… • When gold or silver is rubbed on the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:31-37

Denomination: Nazarene

Some Things The Devil Doesn't Want You To Know

Contributed by Gerald Van Horn on Jan 17, 2006

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Paul the author of Ephesians list areas in which Satan operates...

Some Things the Devil Does Not Want You to Know by Gerald Van Horn Ephesians 6:11- 12 “Put on the whole armor of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the Devil. For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against rulers of the darkness ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:11-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God’s Word, It’s The "In" Thing, Is It In You?

Contributed by William Akehurst on Jan 20, 2010

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THE IN THING...GATORADE Black & white commercial, athletes sweat drops in color of the drink, with the message...Is it IN you?

10.18.2009.SERMON. GODS WORD, ITS THE ‘IN’ THING By William Akehurst, BA HSWC GATORADE Commercial Black & white commercial, but sweat drops in color of the drink, with the message...Is it in you? Thought: WE need the WORD of GOD...IN us. IN GOD WILL I PRAISE HIS WORD Psalm 56:10-12 In God will I ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 56:10-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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