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The Business Of The Cross

Contributed by Richard Burkey on Jul 5, 2005

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Typically we see the cross from the viewpoint of the suffering of Jesus, this message invites the hearer to see that mission is a key part of the business of the cross.

“The Business of the Cross” (Special thanks to Dr. Kent R. Hunter with David L. Bahn, Confessions of a Church Growth Enthusiast, (Corunna, IN: Church Growth Center, 1997 for many of the insights of this message) Romans 3:21-25a 3:21 But now a righteousness from God, apart from law, has been ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:21-25

Denomination: Lutheran

You've Fallen...but You Can Get Up! - Backsliding

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 11, 2006

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The best of men are men at best. Peter backslid, as do all of us. But God can help us to "Fail Forward." Link included to formatted text, handout, and PowerPoint Presentation.

You’ve Fallen…But You CAN Get Up! Luke 22:54-62 INTRODUCTION: Faith Healer: on platform at coliseum, said, I have faith that 2 people will be healed…where are you? A man ran down the aisle, named Harry [w/ lisp]. Asked what his ailment was, he replied, I can’t talk wite [right]. He was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:54-62

Denomination: Baptist

To Revive Or Not To Revive

Contributed by Richard Crow on Sep 4, 2004

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Just like tht people of Israel, we need to be careful not to let the world distract us from God. We need to be revived.

To Revive or not to Revive? Exodus 32:19 In 1857 there was a 46 year old man named Jeremiah Lamphere who lived in New York City. Jeremiah loved the Lord tremendously, but he didn’t feel that he could do much for the Lord until he began to feel a burden for the lost and accepted an invitation from ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 32:19-33

Denomination: Baptist

Irreplacable - Purpose Driven Life Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 4, 2004

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The World looks at us and sees us as one step above the ape. But God says that’s wrong. God says we’re one step below the angels.

OPEN: I read the true story about a 6-year-old who called his mother from his friend Charlie’s house. Apparently, he and his friend had been playing in the living room and tossing around a football… when they broke a lamp. His mother was understandably distraught, and he attempted to comfort her ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:24-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Change Is In The Air Series

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Apr 22, 2005

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Change is the word that most people fear. The church must embrace change in order to reach the lost.

April 24, 2005 Morning Worship Text: Romans 1:14-16 Subject: Evangelism Title: Change Is In the Air I am going to begin my message by using a four-letter word. Actually it’s a six-letter word but it might as well be a four-letter word because it makes people cringe when they hear it. The word is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:14-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Dry Bones Breathe

Contributed by Glenn Branham on May 8, 2005

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Life can come to dead people, dead churches, and dead places through the power of God.

"Dry Bones Breathe!" (Or, Dead Men Live!) Ez. 37:1-14 Intro: Don’t give in to the temptation to yawn and think, "oh, just the vision of the valley of dry bones." One of the hardest things we have to combat in our reading of the Scriptures is the bland monotony of reading and re-reading a ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Who Are You Listening To

Contributed by Juan Lane on May 14, 2005

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When we are in tight situations we need to make sure that we seek advice from the right sources.

Who Are You Listening To Scripture Reference: I Samuel 28:7 (KJV) I Samuel 28:6 And when Saul enquired of the LORD, the LORD answered him not, neither by dreams, nor by Urim, nor by prophets. 7 Then said Saul unto his servants, Seek me a woman that hath a familiar spirit, that I may go to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 28:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Advent: Utterly New Anticipation

Contributed by Joe Harding on May 20, 2005

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UTTERLY NEW ANTICIPATION IS THE HOPE GIVEN THAT WE MAY WALK IN THE LIGHT OF GOD!

ADVENT: UTTERLY NEW ANTICIPATION ISAIAH 2: 1-5 NOVEMBER 28, 2004 INTRODUCTION: In the late 19th Century in America, there was a wave of enthusiasm for prophecies predicting the actual date for Christ’s Second Coming. One such prophet was an Adventist leader William Miller (1782-1849). And it is ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 2:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Winning The Battles Of Life

Contributed by Joel Santos on Nov 28, 2004

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Verse one of this Psalm 46 lists three things that we can know about God that will help you relax in spite of the outcome of any battle you face.

WINNING THE BATTLES OF LIFE Psalms 46 In God’s word, life is often compared to a series of battles. In the book of Ephesians, the Apostle Paul advises Christians to prepare themselves for the day- to-day combat of life by putting on "..... the full armor of God" As he faced his own death he ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"The New Birth"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Feb 19, 2005

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Why must we be born again, how should we be born again, and what is the nature of this new birth?

John 3:1-21 “The New Birth” By: Rev. Kenneth Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org As many of you know, my wife, Jeanne is seven months pregnant. There is a little baby living inside of her…named Mary Ellen. And even though Mary Ellen has not ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-21

Denomination: United Methodist

"When Spring Bursts Forth"

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Mar 26, 2004

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What can we do in order to allow God’s new things to "burst forth" in our life?

Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches 5th Sunday of Lent March 28, 2004 “When Spring Bursts Forth” Isaiah 43:16-21 INTRODUCTION: The faith and hope of God’s people was at such a low point during their Babylonian captivity that they constantly needed assurance that things would eventually turn around ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:16-21

Denomination: Methodist

Fellowship With God - Overcoming The World - (Part 4 Of 5)

Contributed by Dana Visneskie on Mar 30, 2004

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To have increased fellowship with God we need to overcome the world in our lives. So how do all of us overcome the world? I give 3 points that will help the Christian in this process.

Title: Increased Fellowship With God - Overcoming The World Text: I John 2:15-17 Pray!!! Read Text!!! Introduction: Addressing a national seminar of Southern Baptist leaders, George Gallup said, "We find there is very little difference in ethical behavior between churchgoers and those who are ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:15-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Waking Up To Your Wake Up Call"

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Apr 20, 2004

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God uses a variety of wake up calls to get our attention. It is up to us to respond to them.

Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches April 25, 2004 Dr. Marilyn S. Murphree “Waking Up to Your Wake Up Call” Acts 9:1-6 INTRODUCTION: Story: A couple was staying at a small motel in rural Georgia. The wife woke up first and began packing, getting dressed and taking things to the car while her husband ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-6

Denomination: Methodist

The Troubled Waters – Hope For Sinners

Contributed by Ovidiu Radulescu on Apr 27, 2003

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I am astonished by this place. Bethesda pool was a kind of hospital packed with people: the blinde, the lame, the paralyzed. And rumor was that the chief doctor was an angel! Bethesda - reflecting, refracting and diffracting everything and everybody arou

I am astonished as I visit this place - Bethesda Pool. It’s like an hospital packed with sick people: the blinde, the lame, the paralyzed. And rumor was that the chief doctor was an angel! The Bible states here the popular belief. An angel encouraging competition? The fastest, the strongest ...read more

Scripture: John 5:2-8, John 5:1-15

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Mushrooms Or Maple Trees: Sermon #6 Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on Aug 6, 2007

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Jesus’ Church is to be a place where all humankind is received and welcomed with grace.

Mushrooms or Maple Trees: Spiritual Growth as God Intended Sermon #6 Sermon Objective: Jesus’ Church is to be a place where all humankind is received and welcomed with grace. PRE-SERVICE INTRODUCTION We are in a sermon series called Mushrooms and Maple Trees. Mushrooms sprout up overnight and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:33-50

Denomination: Nazarene

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