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The Lord's Table

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Nov 29, 2005

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To see the Lord’s Table as a life-giving experience and to understand the benefits made available to a believer through our Communion with the Lord.

Talk about- Communion, Lord’s Table, Lord’s Supper To benefit from Communion- must be seen as more than a ritual- it is a life-giving experience. Communion- fellowship, partnership, participation. Can also be seen as communication … He speaks, we listen, we speak, He listens. To understand ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:3-13

Denomination: Charismatic

A Love That Doesn't Quit Series

Contributed by Antonio Torrence on Sep 15, 2006

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Humanity struggles with its knowledge of love. Although we have written about love, talked about love, and explored the many varieties and dynamics of love, humanity stills has to evolve in it practice of love.

John 3:16 and 10:11 “A Love That Never Quits”-Reverend A. LaMar Torrence I. “I wish I knew how to quit you”. The infamous line comes from one of the most controversial movies that have come out of Hollywood where the character Ennis del Mar has to learn how to love, how to choose and how to make ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Lutheran

Throw Jonah Overboard

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Sep 19, 2006

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A message about getting rid of that which is Jonah like in our lives.

Throw Jonah Overboard Text: Jonah 1:1-16 Jonah’s name is connected with the word "Dove", which signifies a messenger (pigeon/dove). His father’s name was Amittai, which means "My Truth". Put the two together and we find that Jonah, by name, was to be a messenger of the Truth! One of the greatest ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

I've Fallen And I Can't Get Up Series

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Oct 3, 2006

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Part 1 of a series using popular slogans or bumper stickers that are erroneous descriptions of the faith

Introduction The question came up about sanctification. This is such a pivotal issue in the life of every believer that we will deal with it over the next few weeks. Each week we will look at some aspect of the work of God’s grace in bringing people back to himself in the image of Christ. I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:15-16

Denomination: Wesleyan

Divine Side Orders Series

Contributed by Fredrick Harris on Jan 29, 2005

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A side order is an unexpected situation or thing that may arise throughout the course of a day. It is that thing that comes up that puts your day 2 hours behind. *The child is sick at school and needs to be picked up *The car got a flat overnight and yo

NEW CORINTHIAN B.C. of PASADENA An Inspiring Sermon Series “More Than Conquerors” By: Pastor F. Demond Harris Divine Side Orders Mark 5: 25-34 *INTRODUCTION A side order is an unexpected situation or thing that may arise throughout the course of a day. It is that thing that comes up that puts ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:25-34

Denomination: Baptist

Foolish Communication Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Feb 6, 2005

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the apostle Paul wants us to understand that human wisdom is not the answer to the needs of the church, the cross of Christ is the answer to the needs of the church

FOOLISH COMMUNICATION 1 CORINTHIANS 1:18-31 INTRODUCTION: As we continue our study in the book of First Corinthians, we approach a fundamental tenet of Paul’s’ writing, namely the inability to comprehend the wisdom of God through the wisdom of man. Aptly applied to the church, the apostle wants ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:19-31

Denomination: Baptist

Motivation By Example Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 6, 2005

based on 14 ratings

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When a serious believer goes beyond the call of duty and expends himself or herself to the glory of God, others are motivated to expend themselves for God.

Motivation by Example (Philippians 1:12-18) 1. One of the big challenges within American Evangelicalism is staying motivated. We become bored and lose our enthusiasm. • Boredom is always a contemporary issue: The Rev. Dr. Robert South, while preaching one day in 1689, looked up from his notes to ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Do We Really See?

Contributed by Anthony Hodge on Jan 23, 2003

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One does not have to necessarily be visually impaired or blind to be missing key things in life and this sermon points this out.

Do we really See? (Luke 6:39) How often have you been in a conversation with someone and finally either you or the person you are dialoguing with finally states, “Oh, yes, now I see.” That statement,“Oh, yes, now I see” from you or the person you are dialoguing with signifies that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:39

Denomination: Methodist

Be Intentional #3 - Choosing A Life Of Obedience Series

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Jan 27, 2003

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Third in the series on intentionality. This message deals with actively choosing to obey Christ.

Be Intentional #3 – Choosing a Life of Obedience Various Scriptures January 12, 2003 Introduction Third in a series on being intentional. We have talked about how God wants us to be people who live by decision rather than by default, and last week we talked about how to be intentional about ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:8, John 14:21-23

Denomination: Wesleyan

10 Characteristics Of Healthy Churches

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Jan 29, 2003

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The characteristics of a healthy church compiled from nine of the most significant church health studies to date.

During the last 20 years there has been a tremendous focus on church growth. Unfortunately this has created a tendency to be more analytical than prescriptive, more quantitative than qualitative. Rick Warren writes in “The Purpose-Driven Church”; (Zondervan) "the key issue for churches in the ...read more

Scripture: 3 John 1:2, 3 John 1:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Word On The Word: It Gets The Job Done

Contributed by Joe Harding on Sep 25, 2004

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GOD’S WORD ACCOMPLISHES WHAT GOD DESIRES IT TOO!

A WORD ON THE WORD: IT GETS THE JOB DONE ISAIAH 55: 1-13 SEPTEMBER 19, 2004 INTRODUCTION: “Olympic Gold is modest reward for some” by Kathleen Nelson of the St. Louis Post – Dispatch Posted Sat. Sept. 18, 2004. TRANSITION THOUGHT: This interesting article speaks to two real issues. The primary ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Covenant Of Membership

Contributed by John Harvey on Oct 28, 2004

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Discussion of the values of membership in the local church.

The Covenant of Membership 10/31/04 Countryside Baptist Church “To passionately pursue God and express His love to others.” Matthew 22:37-40 Church Membership Covenant Having made a personal decision to follow Jesus Christ as my Lord and Savior, I desire to join in the mission of Countryside ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:37-40

Denomination: Baptist

Status Or Substance? Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jun 1, 2004

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We cannot go far in the Kingdom of God until we get the lust for status under control. This is true in the material realm, as we shall see in a message planned for next week, and it is true in the religious realm as well, as we shall see this week.

Status or Substance? (Matt. 6:1-15) Note: here is my bulletin insert I wrote up along with the sermon. Sermon follows. Giving, Prayer, and Fasting (notes for Matt. 6:1-15) Since modern Judaism no longer has the Temple (in the Biblical sense) many Rabbis teach that charity, prayer, and fasting ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Holy Spirit Decision Analysis - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Michael Raisbeck on Jul 29, 2003

based on 29 ratings

| 4,566 views

Following a painful experience ( job loss ), God lead me into a difficult choice; this decision is reviewed in the light of scripture.

The last message which I prepared for the PRAYER AND FASTING NETWORK was on "Is A Broken Relationship Hurting You? " ( see July, 2003 Issue ). This article was initiated by some words spoken by a man which I considered to be prophetic. A short time following at a different venue another man came ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 13:10-18, 1 Corinthians 14:3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Humility, The Way To Greatness Series

Contributed by Lorenzo Nicholson Sr. on Nov 12, 2002

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God requires believers to be humble in terms of our service.

Life-Line For Jesus Community Church Lorenzo Nicholson Sr. 8:am 9/9/01 Matt 20:20-21 Humility, The way To Greatness Matt 20:20 Then came to him the mother of Zebedee’s children with her sons, worshipping him, and desiring a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:20-28

Denomination: Baptist

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