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"Fishing For People"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Feb 2, 2007

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If we heed Christ’s call on our lives there will be a great catch.

Luke 5:1-11 “Fishing for People” When I was a young boy, my dad and I would take off on a Saturday morning to a nearby lake. It looked more like a brown stagnant swamp than a lake, but I suppose it was a lake. We’d rent a small fishing boat, buy some crickets for bait and go out fishing for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: United Methodist

The Battle For The Vineyard (Matthew 21:33-40)

Contributed by David Smith on Nov 6, 2007

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Like so much of life, the parables of Jesus are often stories of violence. Here the violence is between a landlord and his tenants. ...

“We were told that this [operation] was against armed people and against people climbing on our armed vehicles. Our APCs (armed personnel carriers) were cruising 24 hours a day close to buildings (in Jenin), waiting for kids to climb on them, trying to dislodge the top -mounted MG (machine gun) and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:33-40

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Holy Hands/Holy Living

Contributed by Clifton Hartley on Oct 13, 2007

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This sermon is an actual prayer preached as a sermon dealing with living our lives as Christians and being different from the world.

God, we humbly come to you in prayer, asking that you touch our hearts (hand over heart), mind (hands over head), body (hands/arms hug body), and soul (extend arms east to west) as we take in your Word (hold up Bible), through your Holy Spirit - may we grow in righteousness and holiness as ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Blessed Are The Merciful Series

Contributed by Samuel Stone on Oct 13, 2007

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Fifth of the Eight Milestones on the Journey of the Fruitful Followers. This message of the series happens to fall on Easter, so there is some Easter emphasis.

9 If for this life only we have hoped in Christ, we are of all people most to be pitied. 20 But in fact Christ has been raised from the dead, the first fruits of those who have died. 21 For since death came through a human being, the resurrection of the dead has also come through a human being; 22 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Finding God Series

Contributed by Darryl Klassen on Mar 18, 2008

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Seek the Lord while he may be found. This is not just for those who need to be saved, it is also for those who daily seek the LORD. How do we find God?

FINDING GOD A clean desk is the sign of a sick mind. Or is it a disturbed mind? A twisted mind? I am a strong believer in messy desks. It is not so much clutter to me as leaving things where they are so that I can find them again and continue working on them. A messy desk tells me that ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:1-13

Denomination: Mennonite

What An Attitude!

Contributed by Greg Nance on Dec 15, 2008

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Developing the attitude of Christ is central to discipleship. His is the gold standard of all attitudes!

The Longer I live, the more I realize the impact of attitude on life. Attitude, to me, is more important than facts. It is more important than the past, than education, than money, than circumstances, than failures, than successes, than what other people think or say or do. It is more important ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Inexcusable Series

Contributed by Ed Taylor on Dec 22, 2008

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We’re real good at making excuses for our bad behavior...but have you noticed how easy it is to see bad behavior in others but really think the best about ourselves?

1. By now in Romans, it’s easy to look at CH 1 and breathe a sigh of relief… thinking: “Wow, I’m glad I’m not that bad!” a. I’m sure there were those in Rome, maybe even those who are reading & studying this book today thinking… b. “Yes, others, sinners, unbelievers, backslidden people are really, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sin Shall Not Have Dominion Over You Series

Contributed by Ed Taylor on Dec 23, 2008

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You are free from sin in Jesus Christ!

1. The power of sin seems so strong at times doesn’t it? • The tug, the pull, the pressure, the battle, the struggle! • It can get to the point where it seems & feels overwhelming. • BUT IN Jesus CHRIST, the power of sin has been broken. THROUGH CH6 of Romans, Paul has been giving us TOOLS/TRUTHS ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:12-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Dead To The Law And Forever Alive In Christ! Series

Contributed by Ed Taylor on Dec 23, 2008

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Even thought we can’t ever be justified by the law, our faith justifies that the law is from God!

1. FREEDOM! That’s the banner waving over Romans! • We are FREE from the PROBLEM OF SIN… • We are FREE from the PENALTY OF SIN… • We are FREE from the POWER OF SIN! • Why? Because Jesus Christ has paid the price in full! Romans 5:8-9 (NKJV) 8 But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Place Of Prosperity In The Life Of Faith Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Mar 31, 2005

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# 11 in a series on 1 Timothy this message deals with the subject of prosperity in a life of faith.

Living for Christ in a Confused and Confusing World A Study of Paul’s Letters to Timothy Sermon # 11 The Place of Prosperity in a life of Faith. 1 Timothy 6:3-21 As we have seen the letter to Timothy addressed six main topics, the first ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:3-21

Denomination: Baptist

Are You A 'blah?'

Contributed by Jim Kane on Jun 11, 2007

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The first in a series, ’Hearing the Word of God.’

(1) One of the books in our family library is a children’s book entitled, ‘The Blah’ by Jack Kent. It is the story about a young boy who feels like ‘a blah’ when no one pays attention to him and then gets very upset when his older brother steps on a prized crayon as he is coloring which then leads ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:17

Denomination: Church Of God

Finding Victory

Contributed by David Dewitt on May 2, 2004

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David gives us a fool proof pattern for finding victory in our lives.

Finding Victory 1 Chronicles 14:8-17 May 2, 2004 Some years ago a young man approached the foreman of a logging crew and asked for a job. "That depends," replied the foreman. "Let’s see you fell this tree." The young man stepped forward and skillfully felled a great tree. Impressed, the foreman ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 14:8-17

Denomination: Church Of God

Moving On With God- The Next Step In: Holiness Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Jun 20, 2003

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The Holy Spirit needs holiness, and He breeds holiness in us. Cooperation with the HS moves us from just visitation to intimate HABITATION.

Moving on with God- the next step in holiness WBC 22/6/3pm HEB 12:14 Make every effort to live in peace with all men and to be holy; without holiness no one will see the Lord. 15 these kinds of sermons are PHENOMENALLY hard to preach, as without God’s help… anointing  condemnation and ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:14

Denomination: Baptist

He Is The Vine, We Are The Branches Series

Contributed by Don Jaques on Feb 24, 2005

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All Christians must stay connected to Christ and submit to spiritual pruning in order to bear spiritual fruit.

Who Is This Jesus? 14. He is the Vine, We are the Branches John 15:1-8 Main idea: All Christians must stay connected to Christ and submit to spiritual pruning in order to bear spiritual fruit. INTRO: Q: What sound does a grape make when an elephant steps on it? A: None. It just lets out a little ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Warring In The Spirit

Contributed by Jason Jones on May 24, 2010

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Exposition regarding spiritual warfare from Ephesians 6 about putting on the armor of God and entering the battle

Text: Ephesians 6:10-20, Title: Warring in the Spirit, Date/Place: 5/23/10, AM A. Opening illustration: “The unprepared believer becomes a defeated believer who seeks to serve the Lord in his own wisdom and power.” –JM, Baseball kids coming to the game without their hat vs. w/o a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20

Denomination: Baptist

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