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When A Curse Is Made A Blessing

Contributed by Samuel Fulkerson on Oct 16, 2013

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All things become new in Christ; old things, bad things, horrible things all pass away. Jesus makes curses in our past blessings by drowning them in His precious blood!

Quotes: “We are stripped bare by the curse of plenty.” -Winston Churchill "It is better to light a candle than curse the darkness." -Eleanor Roosevelt “God doesn't bless us just to make us happy; He blesses us to make us a blessing.” ― Warren W. Wiersbe Genesis ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Taming The Tongue, Can It Be Done? Series

Contributed by Steven Buhr on Mar 27, 2008

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Words are one thing that, once you let them go, you can never get back

James 3:1-12 – Taming the Tongue, can it be done? Let’s talk about the tongue. I thought about bring out a real tongue for us all to see and feel, but then I thought again. Actually, we can do a little show and tell…turn to the person closest to you and show them your tongue, then take a look at ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Christmas Spirit

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 26, 2000

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The Christmas spirit is many things.

THE CHRISTMAS SPIRIT Matthew 2:1-12 INTRO.- What is the Christmas spirit? It all depends on who you are. ILL.- Here’s a story called “The Christmas Spirit,” which is one of the best I’ve found. “Pardon me, Sir, I’m a stranger in town. I thought you might be able to tell me what’s going ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Verdict

Contributed by Jeremy Farmer on Mar 7, 2003

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3 Things People are Guilty of

THE VERDICT Text: Romans 3 YOU HAVE THE FATE OF YOUR LIFE IN YOUR HANDS 3 Things people are guilty of (3 of many): 1. Murder - Not the type that you and I normally think about. If we think it’s wrong, why do we do it? 1st Degree Murder - Hurting with intention of killing 3rd Degree Murder - ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Fear Of Losing Out

Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Sep 24, 2006

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Why struggle for the approval of worldly things when the things of heaven are better in so many ways?

Mary Mallon was a very ordinary woman. She had the same desires as you and me. She was born in 1869, died in 1938, and because of that the career options opened to her were different, but the impulse was the same. She just wanted a better life. She had been born in the aftermath of the Irish ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:8-21

Denomination: Baptist

Worship And Ministry Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Jun 30, 2022

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I would like to leave with you three points each with three things. Three things to do on Sabbath. Three things to avoid on the Sabbath, three blessings of the observance of the Sabbath.

Isaiah 58:13-14 Rest and Ministry Greetings: I greet you all in the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ! The Lord is good and His love endures forever!! Introduction: Prophet Isaiah was concerned about the negligence of the People of God on the Sabbath observation. He talked about true ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 58:13-14

Denomination: Methodist

Experiencing The Peace Of God

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Jan 1, 2021

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It is not hard to dwell on the crime, wars, tsunamis, evil politics, divorce, sickness, death and the dishonesty of deceitful people and find yourself coming to the same conclusion: Life Sucks.

Phil 4:4 Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice! Phil 4:5 Let your forbearing spirit be known to all men. The Lord is near. Phil 4:6 Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. Phil 4:7 And the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Real Meat Of The Word

Contributed by James May on Oct 1, 2001

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The real meat of the Word is not only some special hidden revelation or hard to understand teaching, it is simply doing the complete will of God even when it requires suffering for the Lord.

Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:2-3, Hebrews 5:12-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Seek God & Be Sought By God: Obeying The Magnetic Tug At Your Heart Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 12, 2024

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Draw near to God, with a full heart, loving God with all your heart. And believe Jesus really loves you and wants to be with you too!

"Bruce Larson tells how he helped people struggling to surrender their lives to Christ: For many years I worked in New York City and counseled at my office any number of people who were wrestling with this yes-or-no decision. Often I would suggest they walk with me from my office down to the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:6-7, John 6:44, 1 Corinthians 2:14, Matthew 6:33, Isaiah 45:22 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Salvation Army

Spue You Go

Contributed by G W Bill Elliott Jr on Nov 8, 2018

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You may be rejected right from God's body! Hard to believe or imagine? When we are lukewarm, He'll do it... Spue You Go!

I know… Spue doesn’t even seem like a word, right? I mean, maybe it should be spelled spew, or something. Well, the word spew is pretty close to the context of this writing, but spue is actually the word Jesus used to describe just how aggressively He will reject you! Wait… Jesus rejects ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:15-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Heart Of Jesus' Prayer

Contributed by James Chandler on Aug 25, 2003

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The things that were closest to Jesus in his prayes ought to be the things closest to us.

The Lords Prayer John 17 I was driving the other day with my family when a car cut me off. I pulled out to go around him. As I sped up so did he. Faster and faster we both accelerated. Finally I put on the brakes so I could let him go. AS I slowed down, so did he. Now I was furious. I looked ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Is Your Will God's Will?

Contributed by James Kirkland on Sep 2, 2008

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If Prayer Changes Things, What Happens When You Pray for the Wrong things

If God answers Prayer, what happens if we pray for the wrong things? 1. Do you believe that prayer changes things? 2. Do you think that prayer changes the mind of God? 3. If God answers our pray, what if we pray for the wrong things? 4. Does He answer the way we pray or does He answer in His ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 20:1-6

Denomination: Nazarene

Church By God’s Design

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Oct 19, 2020

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Luke mentions eight things the church did and one thing God did.

Acts 2:41-47 - Luke mentions eight things the church did and one thing God did. 1.) They gladly received His Word; they accepted the message (that Christ was crucified, buried and raised from the dead) Acts 2:41 Then those who gladly received his word were baptized; and that day about three ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:41-47

Denomination: Independent/Bible

When Little Makes A Big Difference

Contributed by Craig Benner on Nov 8, 2022

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God uses the little things over and over to do great and wonderful things.

God loves the Little Zechariah 4:10a For who hath despised the day of small things? 1 Co. 1:27 But God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty; If you don't think God is ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 4:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Ephesians 1: 5-8 Series

Contributed by Marvin Penner on Mar 20, 2001

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Objective: To understand that thanksgiving should have it’s foundation in what God has done in salvation in order to survive the hard times and to begin to build that foundation.

Thanksgiving Sunday Oct. 8/00 Meeting Creek Objective: To understand that thanksgiving should have it’s foundation in what God has done in salvation in order to survive the hard times and to begin to build that foundation. Scripture Reading: Ephesians 1: 3 - 10 Tell the Story of the Roman slave ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:5-10, 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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