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Longing For Jesus' Return Series

Contributed by Clark Sneed on Dec 16, 2005

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Exegetical; hard times cause us to long for Jesus’ return, which in turn prepares us for the Second Coming.

Author: J. Clark Sneed Date: 18 December 2005 Title: Longing for Jesus’ Return Text: Luke 17:22-27 Dominating Theme: Preparation Thrust: Be prepared. “And he said unto the disciples, The days will come, when ye shall desire to see one of the days of the Son of man, and you shall not see it. The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:22-27

Denomination: Baptist

On Pride And Honor Series

Contributed by Clark Sneed on Dec 16, 2005

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Distinguish between pride and honor in America: 13 reasons to hate pride.

Title: ON PRIDE AND HONOR Text: Luke 14:7-11 © J. Clark Sneed Fosterville Baptist Church Sunday Morning, October 23, 2005 I. Introduction a. The Basis of Humility: Jesus b. The Barrier of Humility: American Culture c. Confusing Pride and Honor II. Body: 13 Reasons to Hate Pride a. Pride will ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

Leaving The Boat To Get Aboard

Contributed by Joshua Bowers on Dec 18, 2005

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So often we either sit like a knot on a log and refuse to seek God’s purpose for our lives or we do seek God’s purpose and realize just how difficult it can be to fulfill it.

Leaving the boat to get on board. A. John the Baptist had just been beheaded by King Herod. Because of the rat race that was going on Jesus got his disciples in a boat and headed away for a little R and R. The crowds noticed Jesus and his disciples heading away from town, across the lake, so ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Church Of God

Faith And Decision-Making

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Dec 20, 2005

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We are called on the make decision all the time, from long ranging decisions to simple ones. How did the early church go about making a life and death decision at the infant stage of their existence?

Passage: Acts 4:23-31 Intro: I was amazed to discover on the web this week that for some churches, the question is not what time their Christmas Day service should be, but whether they should have it at all! 1. decision making in the church can be a quagmire, with all those opinions flying ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-31

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Forget It And Let It Go.

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Dec 22, 2005

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This is a sermon for the watch night service. As we enter into 2006 in order to reach our purpose and achieve our destiny we must forget the things of the past and let them go.

“Forget it and Let it go” By Elder Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. Philippians 3:13 “Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but [this] one thing [I do], forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before.” If we go back to the 10 verse the Bible ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:14

Denomination: Apostolic

Where Will Jesus Spend Christmas This Year?

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Dec 25, 2005

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steps to letting Jesus celebrate Christmas with you this year.

Intro: one of the most asked questions for this day is, “Where will you be spending Christmas this year.” Some will be at home, others will travel to family and some will go on special vacations or trips to celebrate Christmas. As people have asked this question, my mind immediately went to another ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"Emmanuel"

Contributed by Ken Harris on Dec 25, 2005

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The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to affirm to others, during this HOLY SEASON AND TIME OF WAR, the importance of calling JESUS to be with us.

25 December 2005 – Christmas Day U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris CP Walker, Taegu, South Korea BIG IDEA: GOD IS WITH US. REFERENCES: Luke 15:1-7; Matthew 1:18-23; Isaiah 7:14 - KJV ( Therefore the Lord himself shall give you a sign; Behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

Put On The Armor Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jun 27, 2006

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Paul writes in his letter to the Ephesians that it is necessary to start with God’s grace, live out our faith based on that grace and stand against Satan using that grace.

Ephesians 6:10-18 “Put On the Armor” INTRODUCTION We continue to examine Paul’s letter to the Ephesians. After instructing his readers in the basics of God’s grace, Paul encourages Christians to live in the reality of that grace by walking before others and standing against Satan. We can ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Lutheran

What's In It For Me?

Contributed by Larry Jacobs on Jun 29, 2006

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I took my title from verse 27, "What shall we have therefore" Literally Peter said, "What in it for us? Not a selfish question.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR ME? MATT. 19:16-30 I took my title from verse 27, "What shall we have therefore" Literally Peter said, "What in it for us? Not a selfish question. THE TEXT: This statement is made by Peter. It is in connection with the incident of the young lawyer who came to Jesus and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:16-30

Denomination: Baptist

Spirtual Starter Homes

Contributed by Kenneth Anthony on Jul 1, 2006

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We are each the temple of God. Explore parallels between the evolution of God’s tabernacle and the building of spiritual equity in the "starter home" of God’s Kingdom within us.

This past week I visited my hometown in Fairport, NY to see my family. One of the places that I wanted to see was my childhood home. My childhood home is rather modest. It’s a small ranch with just three tiny bedrooms, one bathroom, and contains only about nine hundred square feet of living ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:1-7

Denomination: Orthodox

Got A Ticket?

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jul 2, 2006

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Objections to "Ticket Theology": 1. It trivializes the Christian life. 2. It misses the point of the Christian life. 3. It reduces the Christian life to a formula.

A man in Kiev, Ukraine wanted to be a modern day Daniel. He went to the zoo in Kiev earlier this month and lowered himself by a rope into a den of lions. The lion enclosure is on an isolated “animal island” surrounded by thick concrete blocks to protect people from the lions. The zoo was packed ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Methodist

But We See Jesus

Contributed by Clarence Clough on Jul 3, 2006

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See Jesus is all that really matters. when we truly see Him, the rest falls into place.

BUT WE SEE JESUS Text: Hebrews 2:9 Intro: "Two men looked through prison bars: one saw mud; the other saw stars." ___author unknown *What do men see today? *the unsaved see bleak, dismal, distressed, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:9

Denomination: Church Of God

This Will Not Catch God By Surprise? When The Brook Goes Dry!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jul 5, 2006

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God clearly told Elijah to go to the Brook, but the brook went dry. What was wrong? Dry brooks will require greater steps of faith!

THIS WILL NOT CATCH GOD BY SURPRISE! LOOSING SIGHT OF THE BIGGER PICTURE? WHAT DO YOU DO WHEN THE BROOK GOES DRY? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: James 1:2 My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; 3 Knowing this, that the trying of your faith ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:1-22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Get Out Of The Box

Contributed by Danny Anderson on Jul 6, 2006

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Believers today need a fresh "out of the box" experience. Stepping out brings a new found freedom and experience for all.

Get Out of the Box Text: Mt 14:28-29 Introduction: In our world today, most people fear stepping out into a new opportunity more than they fear missing out on a new opportunity. The longer we tolerate something, the longer it dictates our life experience. We will never change our system of beliefs ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:28-29

Denomination: Baptist

Crazy Love

Contributed by Danny Anderson on Jul 6, 2006

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Passion is a God-thing that tends to prompt God’s people to get things done.

Crazy Love Text: Isaiah 62:1-2a - "I will not keep silent because of Zion, and I will not keep still because of Jerusalem until her righteousness shines like a bright light, and her salvation like a flaming torch. Nations will see your righteousness, and all kings your glory." Introduction: I want ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 62:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

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