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Extreme Measures

Contributed by John Beehler on Feb 5, 2003

based on 131 ratings

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God took extreme measures to provide a healing for us. Shouldn’t we do the same for others?

Extreme Measures Last week we looked at the lengths people will go for a healing. Naaman went to a prophet in a foreign land. The leper disregarded the law of the Old Testament to call out to Jesus for a healing. This morning we’re going to look at more extreme measures that ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"Friends Of God" (With A Revised Ending)

Contributed by Ken Sauer on May 25, 2003

based on 101 ratings

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Here is a Friend indeed!

John 15:9-17 “Friends of God” By: Rev. Kenneth Emerson Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church To what great lengths would many of us go to be friends with…say…our favorite celebrity… …or some wealthy dignitary… …or our boss… …or just someone that we admire? Many of us would go to ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-17

Denomination: United Methodist

Be Faithful

Contributed by Jeff Simms on Jun 4, 2003

based on 29 ratings

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the importance of lifting others up in prayer and encouraging others

Be Faithful 2 Timothy 1:3-8 Primary Purpose: To discuss the importance of lifting others up in prayer and to encourage one another Tradition tells us that Paul was freed from his first imprisonment that the book of Acts ends with. He went back to Asia Minor and Greece and was later re-arrested ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:3-8

Denomination: Baptist

The 4-H Club

Contributed by Howard Parnell on Sep 23, 2002

based on 126 ratings

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How the working faith of four friends overcame obstacles in order to get their comrade to Jesus.

THE 4-H CLUB Luke 5:17-26 INTRO. As the text says, there was a large crowd of people at the house where Jesus was teaching. Many had come in order to say, "I have seen the great man." Some had come to hear the doctrines Jesus taught and some had come to debate with Him (Pharisees and doctors ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:17-26

Denomination: Baptist

Brother's Keeper Series

Contributed by Tim Bond on Oct 2, 2002

based on 108 ratings

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No matter what Cain might lead us to believe, we are our brother’s keeper.

After God finished creating a perfect world for us to live in, He gave us the capacity to manage and affect that world. With that privilege and responsibility, human beings allowed sin to enter into the world. Once sin entered the picture, a creation that God had declared "very good" began to ...read more

Scripture: James 5:19-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Life Change Happens Best In Small Groups Series

Contributed by Eric Snyder on Oct 25, 2002

based on 75 ratings

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small group series #4

Life change happens best in small groups, #4 of the core values of Christian community series Eric A. Snyder, Minister, Farwell Church of Christ October 27, 2002 A couple of years ago Tammie and I were living in central Ohio we had just bought a house and been there for a few months. Tammie ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 4:2-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Can Relate Series

Contributed by Guy Caley on Dec 15, 2001

based on 54 ratings

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Peter gives guidelines for relationships with Saints, Sinners & the Savior.

I Can Relate Text: 1 Peter 3:8-22 Introduction I have different kinds of relationships with different people in my life--and that’s appropriate. Proposition: In the same way as Christians we should relate diferently to different people. Interrogative: This morning as we look at the last ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:8-22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Becoming A True Friend Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 8, 2003

based on 77 ratings

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True friendship is based on love, because only love will endure the tests that friends experience as they go through life together. As we become friends with others, we recognize our need to develop our friendship with Christ because He’s the only one we

Becoming a True Friend As his UCLA football team suffered through a dismal season in the early 70s, head coach Pepper Rodgers came under intense criticism and pressure. Things got to be so bad that his friends even bailed on him. As he reflected on that tough year, Pepper said this, “My dog was ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 13:20, Proverbs 27:6-10

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus, The Social Messiah Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on May 17, 2002

based on 24 ratings

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Did Jesus live on earth as an illusive, anti-social recluse who hardly cracked a smile? Did He just tolerate people, or did He enjoy socializing?

Jesus, The Social Messiah (John 2:1-12) Questions: Did Jesus live on earth as an illusive, anti-social recluse who hardly cracked a smile? Did He just tolerate people, or did He enjoy socializing? We can find the answer to these questions in our text, as well as a few applications for our own ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Relationships Designed By God Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Jun 15, 2002

based on 297 ratings

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God created man in His image; God made man to share in relationship with one another. As we follow Jesus example as the perfect friend, we can improve our relationships. Discover how useing the acrostic F.R.I.E.N.D.

Genesis 1:26-27 Then God said, "Let us make man in our image, in our likeness. . . So God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him; male and female he created them. God said, "Let US make man in OUR image." God did not say, “I will make man in my image.” God did not ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18-22, Genesis 1:26-27

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How To Be A Friend Of God

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Oct 11, 2001

based on 199 ratings

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From the life of Abraham--an example of how he, and thus, we can be God’s friends.

How to Be a Friend of God James 2:21-26 21 Was not our ancestor Abraham considered righteous for what he did when he offered his son Isaac on the altar? 22 You see that his faith and his actions were working together, and his faith was made complete by what he did. 23 And the scripture was ...read more

Scripture: James 2:21-26

Denomination: Wesleyan

Como Tener Una Amistad Con Jesus

Contributed by Eric Bernhardt on Sep 14, 2006

based on 7 ratings

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Un sermon sencillo que compara el tener amigos y como ser amigos con Jesus. Sencillo pero poderoso!

Como tener una amistad con Dios Juan 15:12-17 Ilustración: 3 Amigos a la deriva en el mar. Un barco se hundió y hubo 3 sobrevivientes. No tenían ni comida ni bebidas. Estas tres personas al estar en la misma situación se convirtieron en amigos. Un día una botella choca contra su barquito uno de ...read more

Scripture: John 15:12-17

Denomination: Adventist

"The Ministry Of Encouragement"

Contributed by Ray Scott on May 10, 2006

based on 28 ratings

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"Encouragement" is God’s plan, program, and command. This message utilizes the use of "Encouragement Cards" to fulfill God’s plan for us to encourage others.

“The Ministry Of Encouragement” INTRODUCTION: “O give me a home, where the buffalo roam, Where the deer and the antelope play; Where seldom is heard, a DISCOURAGING word, And the skies are not cloudy all day.” Can you imagine that? … No DISCOURAGING words! Ever been DISCOURAGED? Not a good ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:36

Denomination: Baptist

The Honeycomb Connection Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Apr 25, 2006

based on 8 ratings

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God wants us to develop a strong family atmosphere in our midst. Church is not an entertainment center where we hang out and play games togeter. It’s a place to get connected with one another in deep and meaningful relationships with each other.

FRIENDSHIP 101: By Pastor Chris Jordan Part #1 – THE HONEYCOMB CONNECTION: We’re going to take a look at the blueprint that God has given us for the church. Because if we’re not doing things the way that God intended us to do things in the Bible, then we are living far below that great, awesome ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:37-40

Denomination: *other

Helping People In Need Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Apr 25, 2006

based on 16 ratings

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"Share each other’s troubles and problems, and in this way obey the law of Christ." (Galatians 6:2). What does this look like in our daily lives as Christians? We are all called to help people in need!

FRIENDSHIP 102 – HELPING PEOPLE IN NEED: By Pastor Chris Jordan “Jesus said, "’You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind.’ This is the first and great commandment. And the second is like it: ’You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’ On ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:2-4

Denomination: *other

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