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Honor Him With Thanksgiving

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Nov 23, 2003

based on 47 ratings

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This is a sermon on Thanksgiving, originally preached on Thanksgiving Sunday 2003.

HONOR HIM WITH THANKSGIVING PSALM 50:7-15, 23; PSALM 36:5-10 PSALM 50:23, “HE WHO OFFERS A SACRIFICE OF THANKSGIVING HONORS ME; AND TO HIM WHO ORDERS HIS WAY ARIGHT I SHALL SHOW THE SALVATION OF GOD.” --by R. David Reynolds We all know the story of the first American Thanksgiving, or do we? ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 50:7-23

Denomination: Methodist

The Fatal Torment Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Aug 31, 2004

based on 5 ratings

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Part 2 in series on the Resurrection - Christ’s pain and death. Based on Hank Hanegraaf’s FEAT acronym.

Isaiah 53:1-12 – The Fatal Torment In April 1996, the entertainment world suffered a loss. Larry LaPrise, the Detroit native who wrote the song "The Hokey Pokey", died at age 83. That’s right, somebody actually wrote the song. He led a full, quiet and happy life, and he died peacefully in ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Devine Destiny - Part Three

Contributed by J. Yeargin on Sep 2, 2004

based on 21 ratings

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Many of us have seen people who want everything life has to offer. They want it now! We live in a fast pace society with

- Part Three - DESTINY OF RESPONSIBILITY Text: Luke 16:10 thru 12 Prayer: Many of us have seen people who want everything life has to offer. They want it now! We live in a fast pace society with an instantaneous lifestyle that says they must have everything now. The prophesy from the Old ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:10-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Nature Is God's Second Book

Contributed by Martin Kim on Oct 5, 2004

based on 34 ratings

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God has provided us with nature to benefit us in many ways.

When I was in high school, I went to a retreat where they had us go out into the woods and sit alone by ourselves for 5 hours. At least, it seemed like 5 hours. It was actually around 40 minutes. I was thinking, maybe we should do that. But then I thought, ¡°if I did that, these guys may hate ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 19:1

Denomination: Adventist

How To Identify A True Apostle

Contributed by Ian Johnson on Aug 25, 2005

based on 65 ratings

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There are many in the world right now who claim to be Apostles. It is not for me to say who is and who isn’t, but we can see what the hallmarks of true and false Apostles are from the Scriptures.

HOW TO IDENTIFY A TRUE APOSTLE There are many in the world right now who claim to be Apostles. It is not for me to say who is and who isn’t, but we can see what the hallmarks of true and false Apostles are from the Scriptures. I have met men in Third world countries who have no riches and no ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 11:1-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Stephen: A Man Of Godly Character

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Sep 17, 2005

based on 70 ratings

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In the story of Stephen we see that when we are empowered by the Holy Spirit of God we can confront and confound our culture. It is by the same character that Stephen lived an abundant overcoming life that we too can live a life of peace, power, and purp

Intro: In the story of Stephen we see that when we are empowered by the Holy Spirit of God we can confront and confound our culture. It is by the same character that Stephen lived and abundant overcoming life that we too can life a life of peace, power, and purpose. Stephen is the hinge in the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:8-15

Denomination: Baptist

Easter In Us

Contributed by Anthony Seel on Apr 14, 2005

based on 9 ratings

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About the power of the resurrection in Christian believers through the Holy Spirit.

THE THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER April 10, 2005 St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church The Very Rev. M. Anthony Seel, Jr. Luke 24:13-35 "Easter in Us" The poet Gerard Manley Hopkins wrote a poem in memory of five Franciscan sisters who drowned when a ship named the Deutschland went down. In the 35th and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Lutheran

Church 101 Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Apr 19, 2005

based on 11 ratings

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God’s template for church gatherings is straightforward. Let’s look at four focuses that describe what a church should accomplish internally, though not always all at once, but through its overall ministry.

Church 101 (Acts 2:40-47) 1. Sometimes people do not like to think too much: A fellow stopped at a gas station and, after filling the tank on his car, he paid the bill and bought a soft drink. He stood by his car to drink his cola and he watched a couple of men working along the roadside. One ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:40-47

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Cursing The Clergy Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Apr 25, 2005

based on 15 ratings

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Malachi condemns clergy abuse, then offers a positive role model. We see in Levi 4 marks of a godly minister: Reverence, Instruction, Conduct and Protection.

“Cursing the Clergy” Malachi 2:1-9. Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts www.cliftondalecc.org Have you ever gone to church and heard a sermon, and you thought the preacher was preaching at you? Maybe you felt under attack! Well, this morning you can ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 2:1-9

Denomination: Congregational

All Have Sinned Series

Contributed by David Jenkins on Feb 20, 2005

based on 41 ratings

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All have sinned

Its common for people today to excuse their faults with the attitude, “He nobody’s perfect!” True enough. People can only be expected to be human which means fallible. Unfortunately, though, few people take that reality seriously enough. Indeed when it comes to their standing before ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:9-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Faith Measured Series

Contributed by Thomas Black on Feb 2, 2005

based on 7 ratings

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Do you have any faith? How do you know? How can we determine if our faith is real or if our faith is real strong? The true proof of faith is a test of faith.

Passage: Genesis Chapter 22 (All) The testing of Abraham’s Faith. Do you have any faith? How do you know? How can we determine if our faith is real or if our faith is real strong? The true proof of faith is a test of faith. And God sometimes brings us for testing for very closely related ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"The Boomerang Generation”

Contributed by Bruce Ferris on Aug 19, 2005

based on 14 ratings

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The Texas Cooperative Extension recently published a study titled “Dynamics in Middle Adulthood: Caring for Grandchildren, Adult Children, and Aging Parents.” The article stated that members of the “Baby Boomer” generation may find themselves with respon

“The Boomerang Generation” The Texas Cooperative Extension recently published a study titled “Dynamics in Middle Adulthood: Caring for Grandchildren, Adult Children, and Aging Parents.” The article stated that members of the “Baby Boomer” generation may find themselves with responsibilities for ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Angels Among Us Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Mar 10, 2006

based on 144 ratings

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Twelve Biblical Facts about Angels that help us to be more aware of the unseen spirit world around us, and the even greater power of the ONE who created them! Link included to formatted text, handout, and PowerPoint Presentation.

Angels Among Us Last time: 4 reasons why the world is enamored with angels: • Spirit of hopelessness—people are looking for answers and for something to fill their empty spirit. • Spirit of selfishness—Christians are called to be servants, but our society would rather be served than to serve. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 5:11

Denomination: Baptist

An Incomplete Job

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Oct 16, 2006

based on 34 ratings

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This sermon encourages listeners to move beyond shallow religious ritualism and to allow God to touch the inner man and deal with the sin in the heart.

Introduction: (To introduce this sermon I played a short video clip showing a man washing his truck. The truck is parked in front of a house in the driveway. As you watch the video the man is meticulous in his washing. He covers every inch of the truck. He polishes the chrome. He washes every wheel ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 7:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

Great Men Serve Best

Contributed by Ian Johnson on Aug 11, 2006

based on 14 ratings

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In this power crazy world there are still humble servants of Christ who do not seek recognition or reward from men.Jesus is our true example of being a man of God!

There are many in the world right now who claim to be Apostles. It is not for me to say who is and who isn’t, but we can see what the hallmarks of true and false Apostles are from the Scriptures. I have met men in Third world countries who have no riches and no formal training, who exhibit the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:2

Denomination: Pentecostal

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