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Reaping God's Joy

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Jun 30, 2004

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Becoming involved with God’s agenda sets the stage for us to become joyful

La Accademia is where four unfinished sculptures of Michelangelo reside. They are called “The Prisoners”. Originally intended to for the tomb of Pope Julius the project was downsized and they were never completed. They depict, as you may have seen prior to worship, forms struggling to be free from ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Here Comes The Sun: It's Alright

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Mar 10, 2009

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Noah sets the stage for the coming of God’s son and mercy which is unearned

It is more than 80 years old. An American Elm Tree in downtown Oklahoma City, survived one of the worst terrorist attacks on American soil as 168 people died in the bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building on April 19, 1995. The 101-year old tree was almost destroyed by the blast, with ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 9:8-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

World Premiere Series

Contributed by John Oscar on Feb 27, 2018

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Showing why Jesus' first miracle set the stage for His whole ministry

The World Premiere CCCAG February 25th, 2018 Scripture- John 2:1-11 Introduction: Everyone here probably has a few television programs they watch other than news. Some people like drama’s, some like comedy’s, others are into reality TV. What all of these shows have in common is this- at some ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Maturity Levels Series

Contributed by Tim White on Mar 22, 2012

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There are four maturity levels in the Christian life. John explores each level, the strengths and weaknesses of each in this delightful passage.

Levels of Maturity 1 John 2:12-14 Ill. The work of Japanese painter Hokusai spanned many years before his death in 1849 at age 89. But toward the end of his life, the artist dismissed as nothing all the work he had done before age 50. It was only after he reached 70 that he felt he was turning out ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

Put Away False God's Series

Contributed by Bruce Landry on May 23, 2005

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We are admonished to put away the false God’s from before us. Let us look at what God’s word tells us in light of this.

Put Away False God’s God often allows the ungodly to amass great wealth--to their destruction. But if you are one with whom God is dealing and if you put the pursuit of riches (or anything else) before service to Christ, God may take away those riches (and other things) until you turn to Him. Some ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 31:19-35

Denomination: Baptist

Desperation & The Will Of God

Contributed by Tr Precht on May 15, 2007

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We need to be desperate for the will of God or else we will be desperate for the things of this world.

And straightway he constrained his disciples to get into the ship, and to go to the other side before unto Bethsaida, while he sent away the people. And when he had sent them away, he departed into a mountain to pray. And when even was come, the ship was in the midst of the sea, and he alone on ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:45-51

Denomination: Apostolic

The Danger Of Spiritual Satisfaction

Contributed by Bruce Ferris on Jan 14, 2006

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It is a burden God placed on my heart after seeing many fine, committed Christians suddenly drop out of circulation in terms of Christian life and service because of a perceived sense of having “paid their dues” or having “finished the race”. The Christi

It is a burden God placed on my heart after seeing many fine, committed Christians suddenly drop out of circulation in terms of Christian life and service because of a perceived sense of having “paid their dues” or having “finished the race”. The Christian life is not something we do, it is what ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

What God Does With Pain Series

Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Oct 13, 2011

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In this message the "stages" of experiencing pain are examined, with the goal of God using our pain to point others to him

INTRODUCTION * God’s sovereignty: he is in control of all; clearest demonstration of God’s sovereignty is making good come out of bad * How God demonstrated this in Scripture: - Joseph’s life (innocence - sold into servitude - rises in power in Egypt - incident with ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16-40

Denomination: Baptist

Standing Firm On What Is Right Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jun 28, 2005

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Make up your mind to stand firm on what is right and resist the pressures to be popular or to conform. Pray and draw strength from God to resist pressure to compromise God’s truth.

(Taken some pointers from David Hoke’s sermon “Herod’s Folly”) We face pressures in life – different pressures, different degrees, at different stages of life. • From school projects, workload, meeting datelines, and others. • You faith in God – no matter how strong it is – will not take away the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:14-29

Denomination: Independent/Bible

In The Storm? Sound Out!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 30, 2002

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there will be storms and trials that pass into our daily walk. No one is exempt from the storms. STORMS WILL PASS!

--- IN THE STORM --- SOUND OUT! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Remember this: IT IS EASY TO SWIM, FAST IF SHARKS ARE BEHIND YOU! TEXT: Matthew 7: 24 --- 27 24: Therefore whosoever heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them, I will liken him unto a wise man, which built his house ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-27, Matthew 14:28-31

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Bush On Fire

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Mar 23, 2007

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God has chosen the human, the natural (the bush) to be the place where he manifests his glory. (The Fire)

For approximately 40 years Moses has been a shepherd, tending sheep. He is approximately 80 years old. By all rights he is in the golden years of his life, The sunset of his life, (It would seem he has missed his destiny). But one very normal day, doing what he normally did, God interupted his ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

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

Elements Of Renewal

Contributed by John Vella on Feb 5, 2007

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Prayer leads to an awareness of where we need to change. This awareness then calls for a putting away of negative elements in our behaviour ( we call that fasting). This in turn calls forth a new way of relating to others which is concretely expressed i

Seeds for Sowing, Vol. IV, Issue 3, No. 16 First Sunday of Lent (Year B) March 12, 2000 Readings: * Genesis 9:8-15 * 1 Peter 3:18-22 * Mark 1:12-15 Elements of Renewal Mixed Feelings There are many things in life that call forth mixed feelings from ourselves. At the same time, we both want to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:12-15

Denomination: Catholic

Seeing With New Eyes

Contributed by John Vella on Jan 31, 2007

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We need to constantly see God’s creation and all that is in it with new eyes.

Third Sunday of Lent - Year C March 11th, 2007 Readings: * Exod. 3:1-8a, 13-15 * 1 Cor. 10:1-6, 10-12 * Lk. 13:1-9 Seeing With New Eyes Repent In English, most of us understand the word "repent" in a very limited way. We often use this word as if it had only one small, restricted meaning. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-9

Denomination: Catholic

Disciples Are Juicy(Pastor Jose Gomez Jr.)

Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on Mar 6, 2006

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Jesus compared his disciples to juicy grapes attached to a healthy, living vine. How important is it to bear fruit? What happens when we become lazy or self-centered and stop bearing fruit? How dependent are we on being attached to Christ?

A Tour of John 15:1-17 We Are Planted and Pruned to Produce Juicy Fruit 1 "I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener. 2 He cuts off every branch that doesn’t produce fruit, and he prunes the branches that do bear fruit so they will produce even more. 3 You have already been pruned for ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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