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Lose The Guilt

Contributed by Ron Hicks on May 19, 2007

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Feeling guilty about your sins does absolutely no good unless it motivates you to change your heart!

LOSE THE GUILT 2 Cor 7:1-11 1 Having therefore these promises, dearly beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God. 2 Receive us; we have wronged no man, we have corrupted no man, we have defrauded no man. 3 I speak not this ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 7:1-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Heart Trouble Series

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jul 19, 2007

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This sermon takes a close look at Simon Magus,the converted sorcerer whose heart was not quite right. It is designed to help Christian deal with old habits and attitudes that sometimes emerge during the Christian walk.

Subject: Heart Trouble In The Church Text: Acts 8:9-24 Introduction: Up to this point, the early church had experienced its empowerment, which brought signs, wonders and miracles, and rapid growth. In chapter seven, it suffered its first martyr, Stephen. Saul kept the coats of those who stoned ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:9-24

Denomination: Methodist

What Jesus Has To Say About Money

Contributed by John Harvey on Jul 30, 2007

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Jesus wanrs us that money can become a competing god in our lives.

“What Jesus Has to Say about Money” July 29, 2007 I am scared to death to be speaking about the subjects of the next three weeks. This message is not about our present church financial issues. We live in a society that is fascinated with money, sex and power (pride). We are bombarded with ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-24

Denomination: Baptist

Fighting The Good Fight

Contributed by Carl Benge on Oct 1, 2007

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A sermon on encouraging congregations about not allowing the little things get in the way of our mission in ministry, and give them a a new perspective into the true meaning of stewardship of ministry the Spreading of the Gospel and its living message.

At a recent Iowa Annual Conference I heard a Deputy Secretary of the General Board of Church and Society state, “If the homosexual issue was truly the dividing issue of the United Methodist Church, then our situation would be easily solved.” He went on to say that, the real issue affecting the UMC ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6-19

Denomination: Methodist

Nailing Down The Christian Life Series

Contributed by David Dewitt on Nov 14, 2007

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Paul calls us to allow Christ to nail down the lose parts of our life so we can be more effective for Jesus

Nailing Down the Christian Life Colossians 3:5-11 April 29, 2007 Morning Service This message was adapted from materials in SpringLife disrtibuted by Wesleyan Church World Headquarters Introduction Soon after Augustine’s conversion, he was walking down the street in Milan, Italy. There he ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:5-11

Denomination: Church Of God

It's Time To Open Up To Jesus Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Aug 25, 2006

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it is time we allow Jesus to really do something with our lives

INTRODUCTION • When I was younger, I used to struggle with opening up to people. I was always afraid of what they would think of me if I let them in my “inner circle”. • I was afraid to open myself up to being vulnerable to those around me because if you open up, you risk getting hurt. • I ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:15-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

An Undivided House

Contributed by David Dewitt on Sep 9, 2006

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God cannot be honored when division exists in the church

An Undivided House 1 Corinthians 12:12-27 April 23, 2006 Morning Service Introduction The year was 1858 and the newly formed Republican Party was seeking a nominee for the senate from the state of Illinois. They chose a young lawyer, who had some limited politcal experience, to run for the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-27

Denomination: Church Of God

Your Efforts Show Your Intentions

Contributed by Phillip Wright on Apr 9, 2006

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How do we build a life which honors God and is available for service tothe Kingdom?

Your Efforts Show Your Intentions Luke 6:43-49 Introduction: This morning we are going to take a look at a continuation of last week’s parable. We begin with two examples describing what we talked about last week. Attention: Jesus used parables in many instances. Today he will show stark ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:43-49

Denomination: Baptist

The Davinci Code: Who Do You Say I Am? Series

Contributed by Lynn Malone on May 23, 2006

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An answer to Dan Brown’s claim about the divinity of Jesus Christ in "The DaVinci Code."

Cracking the da Vinci Code: Who Do You Say That I Am? Matthew 16:13-20 Forty million people. That’s the number of copies of Dan Brown’s The Da Vinci Code that have been sold since its publication in 2003. That’s a lot of books. And now, two Academy Award winning celebrities, Tom Hanks and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: Methodist

Fruit Of Disobedience Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Jul 25, 2005

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The third sermon in a series on the book of Malachi

The question is: “Can you have a valid faith without being faithful?” The greatest issue we have found so far in our study of Malachi is that of disobedience. The people of Judah wanted to enjoy all the benefits of following God without any of the hassle that comes from playing by God’s rules. ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 2:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Glimpse Of The Future

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Nov 17, 2006

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Revelation 21 gives us a picture of what kind of future we can have.

INTRODUCTION  SLIDE #1  Over the past few weeks we have been looking at the messages to the seven churches in Revelation.  In those letters, Jesus spoke of a great reward that awaited those who were faithful to Him.  Today, I want us to take a glimpse into the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Saved, Single, And Sexy, Seminar Series

Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Dec 30, 2004

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Living life as a single Christian.

SAVED, SINGEL, AND SEXUAL IN OUR FIRST SESSION SEVERAL MONTHS AGO, WE DISCOVERED THAT IT’S OKAY TO BE SINGLE, AND THAT ALSO, BEING SINGLE IS NOT A DIRTY WORD. WE DISCUSSED THE DATING PROCESS AND THINGS TO CONSIDER AS DATING SINGLES. NOW WE MOVE INTO AN AREA THAT IS OFTEN THOUGHT ABOUT BUT NOT ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:13

Denomination: Baptist

God's Timing (Patience)

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Dec 7, 2007

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This is a sermon that focuses on waiting on God.

God’s Time OT - Isaiah 64:4, “Since ancient days no one has heard, no ear has perceived, no eye has seen any God besides you who acts on behalf of those who wait for him.” NT - Hebrews 11:39-40 “These were all commended for their faith, yet none of them received what had been promised. God had ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:11-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Jesus Lord Of The Impossible

Contributed by Richard White on Feb 20, 2010

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How easy is it for a cripple to get up on his own? How easy is it to love our enemies? How easy is to forgive someone who hurt us deeply? Jesus commands us to do all this.

This morning we visit a place called Bethesda. An invalid, crippled, lying on the ground waiting for the miraculous. Jesus says "Do you want to get well?" Some people do not want to get better, they like the attention they get, or possibly the thought of doing anything different scares them. ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Problem Within Deuteronomy 5:28-29, 10:12-16; 30:6 Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 12, 2009

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The human heart -- the internal, invisible center of our being -- needs some work that only God can do.

Introduction to the Series, followed by the sermon "The Problem Within" from Deuteronomy 5:28-29, 10:12-16; 30:6 Introduction can be used as a bulletin instery Jesus Favorite Book: Deuteronomy An introduction to our series By Ed Vasicek "The fifth book of the Pentateuch is …a new and fresh ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 5:28-29

Denomination: Independent/Bible

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