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The Emptiness Of The Potterworld & The Abundance Of Cana

Contributed by Sahaya Selvam on Sep 20, 2002

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The sermon is a reflection to a European audience on John 2:1-11. The sermon makes a contrast between the emptiness of the contemporary world and the fullness of the presence of Jesus.

THE EMPTINESS OF THE POTTERWORLD & THE ABUNDANCE OF CANA St. Margaret’s Church Moshi, Tanzania 27.01.2002 Readings: 1Kings 17: 8-16 & John 2:1-11 Emptiness Of The Potterworld One of my New Year resolutions was to read Harry Potter - Book 1. I am proud to say that iit didn’t take me too long ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Catholic

The Seven Pillars Of Wisdom - 3: Generosity Series

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Oct 24, 2003

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Third in a series on the Wisdom found in Proverbs. The idea for this Series came from "Everyday Light" a daily devotional by Selwyn Hughes. Pillar #3 - Generosity.

26, October 2003 Dakota Community Church The Seven Pillars of Wisdom Week Three: Generosity Proverbs 9:1-6 Wisdom has built her house; she has hewn out its seven pillars. 2 She has prepared her meat and mixed her wine; she has also set her table. 3 She has sent out her maids, and she calls from ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 9:1-6, Proverbs 23:6-8

Denomination: Mennonite

Beattitude 4 Series

Contributed by Eric Snyder on Mar 8, 2002

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Beatitude Series # 4 Eric A. Snyder, Minister, Farwell Church of Christ Matt 5:6 Blessed are they that hunger and thirst after righteousness for they shall be filled Original date May 1, 1999 Revised May 19, 2001 Lisa and Brad got married. Lisa decided to be a nice little wife and made and packed ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Priority

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Aug 3, 2005

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God’s priority must also be the priority of His children.

Today, I want to speak with you about that which I believe should be the driving force behind everything our church does. That which should be our priority is that which is priority in the mind of Almighty God - seeking and saving the lost. This is the mission that Jesus was sent to fulfill: "For ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-32

Denomination: Baptist

Passing The Servant's Test

Contributed by Paul Redwine on Jan 5, 2004

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Aren’t you glad that we don’t have to take tests in order to get into heaven? We just need the grace of God who sent Jesus so that we could have eternal life. That’s the good news. But here on earth, as Christians, we have tests in life. . .

Passing the Servant’s Test, James 1:2-4 Paul Redwine, Northside Christian Church, June 15, 2003 Introduction [Illustration - Joke] A young man had just gotten his driver’s permit and inquired of his father, an evangelist, if they could discuss the use of the car. His father took him to the study ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Treasures In Heaven

Contributed by Dixon Olu. David on Feb 12, 2004

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This is a call to be hospitable and be heavenly minded

TOPIC: TREASURES IN HEAVEN TEXT: Matt. 6: 19-21; Lk. 12: 32-34 First delivered 28th July 1996. Outline Introduction 1. A call to hospitality 2. A call to be heavenly-minded INTRODUCTION The report has been given about a man in Beijing, China, who, at 82 years of age, suffered a devastating ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-21, Luke 12:32-34

Denomination: Foursquare

Carpe Diem!

Contributed by Wann Fanwar on Oct 20, 2004

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This sermon is a reflection on the enjoyment of life as depicted by Solomon in Ecclesiastes. It tells us that we should learn to recognise the things that inhibit life and to live above life’s inhibitions.

CARPE DIEM Eccl 11 Qoheleth, the Preacher, had made a thorough investigation of life. He had looked at life as seen by those who live without hope in God. He had confronted the pessimism and futility of life. He had experienced the emptiness and meaninglessness of life. Ultimately, questions that ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 11:1-10

Denomination: Adventist

Woe Is Me Series

Contributed by Charles Wallis on Jul 17, 2008

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The power of the Holy Spirit and the glory of God does not always lift up, but sometimes brings us to our knees.

Woe is Me: When God’s Glory Brings us Down July 13, 2008 Illus: I was craving some chocolate as I often do. I walked into the house and smelled freshly made brownies. I said “Thank God, someone made brownies.” Becky said I am not thanking God! What was good for me was not so good for her. If ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Spiritual Seeds Of Stewardship

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Apr 1, 2008

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From the beginning of creation man was placed under God’s authority and given responsibility. That responsibility was to be a caretaker of the resources God had provided. Learn where the seeds of stewardship are planted.

Intro: Was stewardship made up by the early ministers of the church? Did they merely preach it to fill the coffers or offering plates? Is stewardship simply the way that pastors and other “ministers” multiply their earnings? Many of you know that is not the case. However there may be as much ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

Freedom Through Self-Denial

Contributed by Norayr Hajian on Apr 1, 2008

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On the one hand, Jesus says "deny yourself, take up your cross and follow me." On the other hand Jesus says "I have come that they may have life and have it to the full." The message explains how is self-denial is a life "to the fullest".

Today we’re going to look at a topic that is very personal. The scripture is from Luke 9:23 “If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me.” Just hearing these words is difficult. Putting them into practice seems utterly hopeless, unrealistic. We ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23

Denomination: Nazarene

Professions & Possessions Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Mar 6, 2006

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Greed is good? If our primary goal in life is material wealth, we will end up with empty, futile lives and spiritual bankruptcy.

Overcoming Futility, a Sermon Series on Ecclesiastes “Professions and Possessions”, 5:8-20 -Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts Some of us remember Jack Benny. In a skit on his radio show, a robber held him up, pointed a gun at him and said, “Your money or ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 5:8-20

Denomination: Congregational

Warning To A Dying Church

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Mar 25, 2006

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An examination of the poisons that cause a church to die.

WAKING A DEAD CHURCH It’s hard to believe that the winter Olympics have come and gone already. Just a month ago, Gladys, Drew and I closed out each evening sitting on the couch watching the athletes compete. Some of the events, like the ski jumps, and snow boarding, we enjoyed watching. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Do Us Part?

Contributed by Tim Stutler on Mar 27, 2006

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How are we to understand Jesus’ teaching on divorce?

Do Us Part? Matt 5:31-32 June, the month of weddings. 1. Background of Matt.: 2 pharasiacal schools argued about Deut. 24:1-4 (turn there now). Strict Shammaite and liberal Hillelite. Divorce on trivial matters was still rare in Jesus’ day compared to ours. There is no evidence of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:32

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Moral Test Series

Contributed by Jake Kircher on Oct 7, 2007

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How do you know if you are a Christian? Can you? Is it possible? John says yes in his letter and gives three ways that we can know we are "living in the light." The first is the Moral Test.

We are going to continue on in 1 John tonight. Just to recap, two weeks ago we focused on God being the one constant in our lives. His relationship with us is the only thing that will never fail and never let us down. Last week, we talked about sin and that it is a reality that we all have to deal ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Honoring Fathers

Contributed by Dean Morgan on Jun 6, 2006

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Giving honor to father’s and mothers is biblical. Today we are giving honor to father’s. Instead of preaching at our fathers today is going to be rather light. I hope you will laugh some but at the same time we will share some serious and sobering thin

Giving honor to father’s and mothers is biblical. Today we are giving honor to father’s. Instead of preaching at our fathers today is going to be rather light. I hope you will laugh some but at the same time we will share some serious and sobering things about fathers. TOP 10 THINGS YOU’LL ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:2

Denomination: Pentecostal

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