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Stewardship Part 3 How Much God Really Wants Series

Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Mar 15, 2004

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This sermon is about what God really wants from us.

Imagine the scene. Jesus has just had a rather tense confrontation with some of the religious leaders. He heads to the Temple with his disciples. They sit down near where the offerings were received. The offerings were received in a different manner than we are used to. They had 13 offering ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:41-44

Denomination: Wesleyan

No Compromise On Pride Series

Contributed by David Petticrew on Mar 16, 2004

based on 86 ratings

| 14,564 views

A look at Daniel 4, where we learn not to be proud, we also see the difference between false humility and real humility.

Introduction Story has been told of a lion who was very proud and decided to take a walk one day to demonstrate his mastery over all the other creatures. He strutted his way through the forest until he came across a bear, ‘WHO IS THE KING OF THE JUNGLE BEAR? ‘Why of course you are mighty lion’. He ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 4:1-37

Denomination: Holiness

God's Kingdom Stand And Falls On His Reputation

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Mar 26, 2004

based on 34 ratings

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The LORD’s reputation has been much maligned by the devil and the accusations he is bringing against the Christian society of today. What kind of a reputation does God deserve? Where does it come from? Find out.

March 28, 2004 God’s Kingdom Stands and Falls on His Reputation I. The need for a good reputation In the 1980’s a young lady dressed in leather by the name of Joan Jett sang a song singing in more vulgar language than this - “I don’t really care about my bad reputation.” She and her ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 19:35-37

Denomination: Lutheran

O Joy That Seeks Me Through Pain

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Mar 27, 2004

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Something happened to me, which was known only to myself, and which caused me the most severe mental suffering. The hymn was the fruit of that suffering. It was the quickest bit of work I ever did in my life. I had the impression of having it

O Joy That Seeks Me Through Pain (Psa 23:3) He restores my soul. George Matheson, a blind Pastor said about his famous hymn: My hymn was composed in the manse of Innelan [Argyleshire, Scotland] on the evening of the 6th of June, 1882, when I was 40 years of age. I was alone in the manse at ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Coping With Life: Enemy Recognition Series

Contributed by Kent Lenard on Mar 27, 2004

based on 9 ratings

| 4,097 views

This sermon discusses the need for Christians to recognize who the real enemy is, and where our real battles in life occur.

Coping with Life: Enemy Recognition Matthew 28:18 - 20, Revelation 12:9, 20:2, 2 Corinthians 11:14, 1 Peter 5:8, 2 Corinthians 10:13 Ephesians 6:10-13, Romans 13;12-14, 2 Corinthians 2:11, 2 Corinthians 10:4, 11:3, 2 Thessalonians 2:9, Colossians 2:10, 15, 1 Peter 3:22, February 24, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-13, 2 Corinthians 10:4

Denomination: Baptist

Breastplate Of Righteousness Series

Contributed by Kent Lenard on Mar 27, 2004

based on 36 ratings

| 11,891 views

This sermon discusses the need for Christians to protect their hearts from Satan’s attacks.

Breastplate of Righteousness Ephesians 6:10-14, John 3:16, Isaiah 11:1-5, 59:12-17, 1 Thessalonians 5:8, 2 Corinthians 11-13 March 14, 2004 I. Living in the world that we do we hear a lot about heart disease. A. There are many organs in the body that medical science has made us able to live ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-14, Isaiah 11:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of One

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Apr 12, 2004

based on 58 ratings

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One person can work tremendous damage; can one person also create great positive change? She/he can if empowered by the One, who is teacher, forgiver, and conqueror of death.

The other day, my son was visiting his fiancee, and heard a noise outside. It sounded a bit like thunder. So he went out to investigate. There he found a mess. The fellow who lives across the parking lot from Jackie had come home after an evening of “celebrating”, and was driving, if you call ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:12-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Shock Value Of The Gospel

Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Apr 18, 2004

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If convicted felons were set free by our court system because someone else wanted to take their punishment, imagine the outcry! Well, Jesus did exactly that. . . *HANDOUT INCLUDED*

How To Be Right With God TEXT: Rom. 3:21-26 "But now the righteousness of God without the law is manifested, being witnessed by the law and the prophets; Even the righteousness of God which is by faith of Jesus Christ unto all and upon all them that believe: for there is no difference: For ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:21-26

Denomination: Holiness

Easter Sunday 2004

Contributed by Tex Cox on Apr 19, 2004

based on 29 ratings

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To get us started off for the morning, I would like to share a few things that you should never do in Church:

Easter Sunday – April 11, 2004 To get us started off for the morning, I would like to share a few things that you should never do in Church: 6. Never ask an usher to break a $20. 5. Never do a cannonball in the baptismal tank. 4. Never hold a church business meeting on Super Bowl ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16, Romans 5:12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"The Walk Of Peace" Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Apr 23, 2004

based on 28 ratings

| 4,064 views

We are not called to be peacekeepers, but peacemakers. (#20 in The Christian Victor series)

“…and having shod your feet with the preparation of the gospel of peace…” The footwear of the Roman soldier was of special design. It was a sandal; more specifically, a thick leather sole that was held on by straps. It was also studded on the bottom so the Soldier could better keep his ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:15

Denomination: Orthodox

The Touch Of The Master

Contributed by Mark Holdcroft on Apr 25, 2004

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If we want to see revival in our area, we must, recognise our need for a touch from God, be willing to fight for Gods blessing, and receive His touch however it comes.

The Touch of the Master Just like the word trinity, you won’t find the word revival in the Bible. Yet in both cases we know what they mean, and the Bible describes them over and over again. A revival is a great awakening of people to the very presence of God. Throughout history God has done ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14, Matthew 20:29-34

Denomination: Pentecostal

Provoke Your Rainfall

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Apr 27, 2004

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God knows our future, our personalities and our capacity to listen, He isn’t ever to say more to use than we can deal with a moment, so be in the know so as to stay in the flow.

1Kings18: 41: “And Elijah said unto Ahab, Get thee up, eat and drink, for there is sound of abundance of rain.” Notice that there was no cloud and no noise, but by faith Elijah said there was abundance of rain. Verse 42: “So Ahab went up to eat and to drink. And Elijah went up to the top of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:41-45, Philippians 4:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

There Is No Substitute

Contributed by Joseph Smith on May 8, 2004

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Mothers’ Day sermon: We need the structure of the home, for there is no substitute for moral living, which means there is no substitute for authentic religious teaching, which in turn means there is no substitute for responsible parenting.

Lord, help the poor soul who serves as a substitute teacher. When I was a schoolboy and our teacher had to be away, we plotted what we were going to do to that substitute. There was something about the idea that we would have her for only one or two days and would likely never see her again. ...read more

Scripture: Judges 17:1-13, Judges 17:11

Denomination: Baptist

Do You Love Jesus?

Contributed by Joel Pankow on May 14, 2004

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Jesus gives us a good reason to listen to His Word.

May 16, 2004 John 14:23-29 If anyone loves me, he will obey my teaching. My Father will love him, and we will come to him and make our home with him. . . You heard me say, “I am going away and I am coming back to you.’ If you loved me, you would be glad that I am going to the Father, for ...read more

Scripture: John 14:23-29

Denomination: Lutheran

The Importance Of The Resurrection

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on May 15, 2004

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The resurrection of Christ gives meaning to our lives.

THE IMPORTANCE OF THE RESURRECTION INTRO.- ILL.- A Sunday School teacher was explaining to a group of small children about the death and resurrection of Jesus. She made a crude cross out of some sticks and explained how Jesus was nailed to the cross. And little boy responded by saying, "Oh, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:7-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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