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The Manna Ceased

Contributed by Ernest Canell on Jan 8, 2001

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What do we do if something we have been use to is no longer there?

Illustration: “Mamma,” said a little girl, “ my Sunday school teacher tells me that this world is only a place in which God lets us live for a while, that we may prepare for a better world. But momma, I do not see anybody preparing. I see you preparing to go into the country, and Aunt Eliza is ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 5:6-12

Denomination: *other

Is There A Scrooge In You?

Contributed by Jeff Krist on Jan 7, 2003

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This is an illustrated sermon using clips of the old 1950’s movie Scrooge. How our past directly effects our present and future. But with Jesus Christ love, we can forget what’s behind and reach for the prize in Him.

Is there a Scrooge in you? Intro: This morning I want to talk about a certain man, because of holding on to his past he became Sound Crew This is the title intro of movie Cue for Clip 1 – “became” Scene - Music begins and Scrooge title appear’s Yes Scrooge - He never learn how to let go of his ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13, Ephesians 6:20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Things And Gods Series

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Aug 6, 2001

based on 42 ratings

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A look at materialism -- its damaging effect, and the cures.

August 8, 2001 And a final word to you arrogant rich: Take some lessons in lament. You’ll need buckets for the tears when the crash comes upon you. Your money is corrupt and your fine clothes stink. Your greedy luxuries are a cancer in your gut, destroying your life from within. You thought you ...read more

Scripture: James 5:1-8

Denomination: United Methodist

Don't Accept Any Substitutes

Contributed by Edward Frey on Jun 5, 2002

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There is no substitute for salvation through faith in Christ. There is no substitute for those who clearly teach such truth!

We live in a world of substitutes from substitute teachers to sugar substitutes. We’d agree that as useful as they are substitutes have their limitations – there’s no substitute for the real thing. For example, soybeans don’t make very good hamburgers. Saccharin doesn’t really taste like sugar. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:15-29

Denomination: Lutheran

God Genuinely Surprises Us

Contributed by Edward Frey on Nov 3, 2001

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God’s promises of faithful forgiveness to a fallen world are suprisingly refreshing

GOD GENUINELY SURPRISES US! Several years ago my sister-in-law threw a surprise birthday party for her husband. It was a good one. I have to admit my brother was completely caught off guard. He never saw it coming. The best part was knowing that my brother was genuinely surprised. To be ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 31:31-34

Denomination: Lutheran

How To Be The Church In Y2k: The Call To Holiness

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Jun 14, 2001

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How to respond to God’s call as a holy nation.

HOW TO BE THE CHURCH IN Y2K: THE CALL TO HOLINESS Pastor Andrew Chan Jan.9, 2000 And you will be to me a kingdom of priests, my holy nation. Give this message to the Israelites. Exodus 19:6 God envisions A HOLY NATION. A. Count the Cost of Being Unholy “…the way of the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 19:6

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Evaluating Christianity

Contributed by Johnny Carver on Apr 8, 2002

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A challenge to take a honest look at our selves and what we call christianity.

Scripture: Psalms 26: 1— Title: “Evaluating Christianity” Introduction: A couple of weeks ago I noticed three sermon tapes laying on the counter in the bookstore with titles of sermons I had preached recently. I thought I would get some copies made of them and listen to them while I was driving ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 26:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

In Debt-What Now?

Contributed by Martin Wiles on May 10, 2002

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Christians need a Biblical perspective of how much we owe God for our salvation.

INTRODUCTION A. Debt can be devastating 1. Average American has over $8,000 on credit cards 2. Thirty year or more mortgages with high payments 3. Got sticker shock when I bought my last car ($19,600 and that was the next to cheapest they had) 4. Mom inherited money, paid off cards and charged ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:41-43

Denomination: Baptist

Hope In The Lord And Renew Your Strength

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Dec 11, 2003

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In a cynical age it a great assurance to know that we can spread the message that by hoping in God we can renew our strength. Too many people give in to the prevailing winds of cynical, skepticism and nay-saying but this command carries a promise of hope,

Hope in God and Renew Your Strength (Isa 40:27-31) In a cynical age it a great assurance to know that we can spread the message that by hoping in God we can renew our strength. Too many people give in to the prevailing winds of cynical, skepticism and nay-saying but this command carries a promise ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:27-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Make Room For Jesus Christ

Contributed by Charles Mccall on Dec 21, 2003

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If you want to have a meaningful Christmas, make room for Jesus Christ in your life.

St. Luke 2:1-7 Topic: Make room for Jesus During this Christmas season, most of you have already had your house decorated with all the beautiful Christmas lights, and Christmas decorations. Most of you have had your Christmas tree decorated ever so pretty, and have so many Christmas presents ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

A Right View Of God

Contributed by Alan Balatbat on Apr 27, 2004

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David in Psalms 51 gives us an understanding of four essential truths about God. Our Church mission statement, We desire to give every individual in our community an accurate picture of God. We also want to help those who believe to become fully commit

David in Psalms 51 gives us an understanding of four essential truths about God. Our Church mission statement, We desire to give every individual in our community an accurate picture of God. We also want to help those who believe to become fully committed followers of Jesus Christ 1. God Is ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Could You Not Tarry One Hour?

Contributed by James Newell on May 3, 2004

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This sermon deals with God’s call to His Church to pray a minimum of 1 hour daily.

A 7-year-old little girl had just won $2.00 for her memory work in Sunday school, which included scriptures, prayers, the Apostle’s Creed, etc. After the morning service, the pastor’s wife congratulated her. The little girl proudly announced, "And I put it all in the morning’s offering!" "My, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:36-41

Denomination: Methodist

Living A Life Of Worship

Contributed by Alan Balatbat on May 18, 2004

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What does it mean tolgive God your reasonable service of Worship.

Living the Life of Worship Genesis 22:1-14 Background. At the age of 75 Abraham was called by God. At this time Abraham was approximately 115 years old and his beloved son of promise Isaac was between 15 and 17 years old Today¡¦s text centers around a worship service and is birthed out of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Prayer: Caring For Self Series

Contributed by Dana Chau on May 25, 2004

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Discover how Jesus intended prayer to care for the believer.

This morning we continue with our new series on the topic of prayer. We already looked at the first half of the model prayer Jesus taught to His disciples, calling us to get to know God. And we saw that we can best get to know God through approaching God as our Heaven Father, adoring God above ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:11-13

Denomination: *other

Acknowledging What We Are

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Jun 28, 2004

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In our corrupt and chaotic world, we as Christians must be careful not to lose our proper perspective, both on our world, and ourselves. We must remember who and what we are.

Acknowledging What We Are Text: I Cor.15: 9, 10 Intro: We live at a point in time that could be labeled as both exciting and exasperating. It is exciting because we are literally witnessing the coming together of events that point to the soon return of the Lord Jesus Christ. It is also ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

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