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A Tribute To John

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Nov 15, 2000

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John the Baptist pays tribute to Jesus; and in recording his words, John the Apostle pays tribute to him.

This portion of John’s gospel, when seen in context with surrounding narrative, at first may appear out of place. John has documented Jesus’ discourse with the Pharisee, Nicodemus, and early in the next chapter he records His conversation with the Samaritan woman by Jacob’s well near Sychar. ...read more

Scripture: John 3:22-36, John 3:22-27

Denomination: Orthodox

What To Do When In A Dungeon

Contributed by Dr. Stan Coffey on Oct 29, 2001

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Jesus is with you through all your trials and tribulation

WHAT TO DO WHEN IN A DUNGEON Act 23:11 Dr. Stan Coffey Sometime ago I was in the Holy Land along with some of our members. We had the privilege to go places I had not been on previous trips. They had discovered since the last time I had been there the house of the High Priest, Caiphas and it ...read more

Scripture: Acts 23:11

Denomination: Baptist

Putting A Gift Of Christmas To Work

Contributed by Kent Lenard on Dec 13, 2003

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This Sermon describes the need for the Holy Spirit in our lives and describes why many Chrisitians don experience more of the Holy Spirit.

Putting a Gift of Christmas to Work Acts 1:4, Psa 51:11, Isa 63:10-11, Exo 14:21, Gen 1:2, 8:1, Luke 1:15, 35, John 7:39, Luke 24:49, Acts: 1:8, Luke 12:12, Matt 10:20, John 14:26-28, Rom 8:26, John 16:8 December 8, 2003 I. Well, the Christmas season has begun, and there are several things ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Worry, Be Happy

Contributed by Mark Engler on Oct 30, 2002

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For one. If my life is easy and all good, maybe I better consider that I’m not doing everything I need to do for God. Because if it is all good, then Satan can leave you alone, like the Rich Man. And two. If you are going through or when you go throug

“Don’t Worry, Be Happy” No! I won’t do it! You can’t make me! He didn’t have to so why do I? How come he got one and I didn’t? It isn’t fair! Have you heard that before? Do you know where I’m coming from? Our kids or grandkids say these things a lot don’t they? Don’t you just get tired of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31, James 1:2-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Knowing Your Gifts Series

Contributed by Robert Higgins on Oct 10, 2006

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What you don’t know can hurt you and certainly won’t help anyone else. The Apostle Paul said that he didn’t want us to be "ignorant" about our spiritual gifts. So why are we?

1. Overview and Introduction a. Promise of Power – do you want a religion that is just that…a religion? Or do you want to experience the Supernatural power of God in daily life? b. Would you like to experience the promise of Pentecost which isn’t found in works and the power of what we can do, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:11

Denomination: Baptist

Extreme Makeover: Crossed Eyes Series

Contributed by Daniel Richter on Oct 10, 2006

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The changes God wants to see in us.

This morning we’re moving on in our look at Extreme Makeovers: Life Edition. We’re looking at some of the things that God wants to see change in our lives to draw us closer to Him and to ultimately make us a better reflection of Christ in this world. We’ve looked at the fact that God wants us to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Jesus Is Coming: As The Prophets Foretold Series

Contributed by Daniel Richter on Oct 10, 2006

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Christmas Series

Jesus is Coming…As the Prophets Foretold Intro: It’s hard to believe that we are entering into the Christmas season already. It seems like summer just ended and already the lights are out and the decorations are hung and before we know it, Christmas morning will be here again. I love this time ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6-7

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Spiritual Gifts, Wrapping It Up. Series

Contributed by Daniel Richter on Oct 10, 2006

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You are gifted by God to serve God.

I’ve been a little disappointed with your winters here so far. I was hoping that we would have more snow. Not because I’m a big fan of snow, but I never got around to raking my leaves this fall and I was hoping that there’d be snow to cover that fact up. All my neighbors had their leaves nicely ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 31:1-11

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

What's The Big Deal About The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Ralph Juthman on Sep 12, 2008

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This sermon has been based upon the series Relying on the Holy Spirit, by Charles Stanley

TITLE: What’s the Big Deal About the Holy Spirit? TEXT: John 14:16-25 THEME: The Holy Spirit P.S. If you are a Born again follower of Jesus Christ, then you have been called to the Spirit filled life. INTRODUCTION Have you ever been alone? I mean felt totally alone with no one to talk too? Or ...read more

Scripture: John 14:16-25

Denomination: Pentecostal

Claim Your Possession

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on May 13, 2005

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Paul told Timothy to lay hold on eternal life. We must claim our possession that the enemy stolen from us. Claim Your Possesion which is eternal life.

¡§Claim Your Possession¡¨ ¡§Lay Hold on Eternal Life¡¨ By Elder Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. Claim: - is a transitive verb, which means something is being done to something else- it literally means to ask for especially as a right, to take as the rightful owner of. Possession: - is the act of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:1-12

Denomination: Apostolic

The Tool Of Flexibility Series

Contributed by Richard Pfeil on May 16, 2005

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Part of s series on the key tools to raising good, healthy kids and this one deals with remaining flexible.

THE TOOL OF FLEXIBILITY TEXT: Various texts Sunday, July 7, 2002 We are doing a series on parenting, and you might say, “Wait a minute. This is the Fourth of July weekend. We should talk about something more patriotic. Maybe a look back in history or a look at one of our founding fathers. We ...read more

Scripture: Judges 11:1-3

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Life's Too Short To...go It Alone Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Jun 3, 2005

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Tenth and final in series, "Life’s Too Short To..." this message looks at the ekklesia - the living body of Christ in the world, and challenges the idea that Christianity can be legitmately lived apart from it.

Life’s Too Short To. . .Go It Alone Life’s Too Short To…10 of 10 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers June 5, 2005 Last week I talked to you about how life is too short to follow the crowd. Today I’m going to preach a message that could almost seem like the exact opposite – Life’s Too Short ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:4-8

Denomination: Free Methodist

A Call To Serve

Contributed by Paul Decker on Feb 20, 2006

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The role of deacon is a ministry of service.

A CALL TO SERVE Acts 6.1-7; I Timothy 3.8-13 S: Church Structure C: Deacons Th: A People with Purpose Pr: THE ROLE OF DEACON IS A MINISTRY OF SERVICE. ?: How? How do we come to that conclusion? KW: Issues TS: We will find in our study of Scripture four issues that will guide us in our ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Lifesong – Singing Our Part In A Song Of Praise Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Feb 26, 2006

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LIFESONG – Singing our Part in a Song of Praise As a church we are collectively called to sing a LIFESONG of praise to God. How do we do that? What does Paul teach us here in Romans 12 about singing our part in a song of praise to God? We will focus o

LIFESONG – Singing our Part in a Song of Praise Romans 12:1-8 INTRODUCTION: The animals decided to get together to organize a school. They developed a curriculum of climbing, swimming, running, and flying. All animals were required to take all the subjects. The duck was excellent in swimming, in ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Breakfast At Tiberias Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 22, 2005

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Trying harder may not be the answer. Used movie clip from "The Pink Panther Strikes Again" to illustrate this. Expository sermon examines three experiences of the disciples (1)Failure (2) Success (3)Companionship with Jesus.

Breakfast at Tiberias Fortifying the Foundation # 46 John 21:1-14[1] 9-12-04 Intro The video clip you are about to see is from the movie, The Pink Panther Strikes Again[2]. Peter Sellers stars as the bungling Chief Inspector Clouseau who has set out to stop a mad man and save the world. The ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-14

Denomination: Charismatic

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