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7 Things In Hell, We Need In The Church

Contributed by Mike Holley on May 23, 2001

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The rich man’s life was over and he was in Hell before he realized what he should have been doing all along, we can learn from his mistakes.

We had an evangelist in our church for a 3 day revival and on the 1st night he set the tone of his messages by asking those in attendance "What in Hell do you want?" Then he proceeded to show them why they should do everything possible to avoid going there. I agreed totally then and still do! But ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:2-5, Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God Uses All Things For His Purposes

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 7, 2001

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To lead the people to understand how Joseph’s enslavement is allowed to happen by God’s sovereign wisdom for the saving of many lives.

Hard Times Joseph Becomes a Slave – Gen. 37;39:1-20 Preparation for The Teacher 1. Aim: To lead the people to understand how Joseph’s enslavement is allowed to happen by God’s sovereign wisdom for the saving of many lives. 2. Explanation of the Aim: There are times when we go through hardships ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Some Benefits Of Rest And Reflection On Things Above

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 11, 2001

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True rest comes by starting to reflect on things above rather than on your troubles here below

The Benefits of Rest and Reflection (Acts 18:18-23) Illustration:There’s no music in a rest, but there is the making of music in it. In our whole life-melody the music is broken off here and there by ’rests,’ and we foolishly think we have come to the end of the tune...not without design does God ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:18-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Three Sure Things In A World Filled With Maybes

Contributed by R. Darrel Davis on Jun 16, 2001

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In a world filled with uncertainties, there are three things we can be sure of - A salvation Sermon

Three Sure Things in A World Filled with Maybes Hebrews 9:27-28 Illustration: A bank in Binghamton, New York, had some flowers sent to a competitor who had recently moved into a new building. There was a mix up at the flower shop, and the card sent with the arrangement read, "With our deepest ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:27-28

Denomination: Baptist

When I Give Up That One Thing

Contributed by Patrick Lenney on Mar 6, 2001

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Haman carried bitterness and anger. He allowed one man at the gate destroy his entire world and ultimately it led to his demise. This too can be a challenge to christians, to let certain things go in their lives.

WHEN YOU GIVE UP THAT ONE THING! ELDER PATRICK J. LENNEY SCRIPTURE TEXT: ESTHER 3:1-5 NEW LIGHT CHURCH OF CHRIST DUMFRIES, VA 22026 WE MUST FIRST UNDERSTAND THE HISTORY OF A SITUATION OR THE HEART OF PEOPLE BEFORE WE CAN ASSESS AND APPLY THE PRINCIPLES LEARNED FROM THEM IN OUR LIVES. ...read more

Scripture: Esther 3:1-5

Denomination: Apostolic

Wild Thing - James 3:1-12 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Nov 12, 2002

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James tells us that if we want to pursue perfection in Jesus then we need to control our tongues and make sure the words that come off them are fruitful Godly words.

Wild Thing ¡V The Uncontrolled Words of the Tongue ¡V James 3:1-12 Thesis: James tells us that if we want to pursue perfection in Jesus then we need to control our tongues and make sure the words that come off it are fruitful Godly words. The warning he throws at us is the uncontrolled tongue ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-12, Proverbs 18:21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When Bad Things Happen To Good People Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 23, 2003

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In a world of injustice, it is appropriate to pray a prayer of anguish; God gives us memories of His grace to sustain when He seems absent, and may force us to rock bottom so that we can heal fully.

There is very little justice in the world. But that’s old news. People have felt from time immemorial that they were not being treated fairly. Just about everybody thinks that they deserve a better deal than they’re getting. There is very little justice in the world. But that’s old news. Now ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 22:1-31

Denomination: Baptist

Nathanael – Great Things Are Found In The Strangest Places Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Dec 15, 2005

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Nathanael, who is also known as Bartholomew, is confronted by a Saviour who seems to know so much – yet Nathanael is still allowed to be a disciple. We can also be disciples, despite the fact that we are known so well by Jesus.

Message John 1:43-51 “Nathanael – great things are found in the strangest places” Great things can often be found in the strangest places. Maybe you have heard of the Dead Sea Scrolls. They are a large collection of manuscripts … many of them being copies of Old Testament books … which date back ...read more

Scripture: John 1:43-51

Denomination: Baptist

I Can't Do A Thing Without It

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Oct 14, 2010

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How important is the Anointing to the life of the believer?

I don’t know who I’m talking to right now, but I feel a prophetic unction to tell you, that something is getting ready to change in your life, somebody is going to get a revelation that is going to shift them into a greater anointing than they’ve ever had. Somebody is getting ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 6:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Great Things Can Happen In Just An Hour

Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Oct 30, 2010

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What you want is not always what you need

3:1 There must be a house of prayer and a hour of Prayer Jewish Prayer 3rd Hour 9 am (Morning) 6th Hour 12 pm (Afternoon) 9th Hour 3pm (Evening) Peter and John On there way up to Prayer and Worship not sacrifice because Christ abolished that with his sacrifice Ps 55:17 Evening and morning and noon, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When Things Go From Bad To Worse!

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 21, 2010

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Problems & Difficulties in life. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

When things go from bad to worse! Reading: Exodus chapter 5 Question: • Have you ever had one of those days that started out bad; • And only got worse as the day wore on? • Some of you are thinking days… • I have weeks (or months) like that! ill: • I like the story of the couple who had ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 5:1-21

Denomination: Brethren

The Working Of All Things - Bearing Your Fruit Series

Contributed by Larry M. Treat on Nov 22, 2010

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Encouraging you to bear the burden of your calling, your gift, and your faith for the cause of Christ.

The Working of All Things Bearing your fruit Gen. 4:1-16 • The Word of God begins with such a positive scene o How that God took nothing and made a spectacular Something  The beauty of the creation story can only truly unfold as your imagination begins to pull the words off of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:2-38

Denomination: Pentecostal

Our Purpose "Doing Three Things With Excellence"

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Feb 8, 2010

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This sermon looks at the 3 fold nature of our purpose statement and elaborates on each of them which are 1 right relationship with God, 2 equipped for the ministry of Jesus Christ, 3 make a difference in the lives of others.

Our Purpose: “Doing Three Things With Excellence” 1/24/2010 Psalm 46:1-11 Colossians 3:12-17 In Life-sharing and Pioneers, we have been looking closely at our purpose statement, and what we as a church mean by it. Let’s say it together: Our purpose is to enter ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Seven Things We Need To Happen To The Church

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jul 28, 2009

based on 34 ratings

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Words that soak into your ears are whispered---not yelled

SEVEN THINGS WE NEED TO HAPPEN IN THE CHURCH Jer: 8:14Why do we sit still? assemble yourselves, and let us enter into the defenced cities, and let us be silent there: for the LORD our God hath put us to silence, and given us water of gall to drink, because we have sinned against the LORD. 1. If ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 8:14

Denomination: Baptist

When Bad Things Happen To Good People

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Aug 3, 2009

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Rewritten for Calverton Baptist Church, Silver Spring, MD: When terrible things happen, pray honestly, in complaint; remember what God has done in the past; and know that He may be forcing us to see how much we need Him.

There is very little justice in the world. Many people feel that they are not being treated fairly. Just about all of us think we deserve a better deal than we are getting. We think that there is very little justice in the world. But that’s old news. We already know that. So what do you do ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 22:1-31

Denomination: Baptist

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