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Time To Wake Up

Contributed by Tim Byrd on Aug 16, 2002

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Its about time for those who claim the name of Christian to wake up and be busy about the things of God

TIME TO WAKE UP. Date: November 11, 2001 Place: Allendale Baptist Read Romans 13:11-14 Introduction: I like to sleep. Some one has said “the best sleep is when you over sleep”. Not to long ago my wife & I purchase a “rice bed” or a four-post corner bed. We had been wanting one for a long time. It ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:11-14

Denomination: Baptist

Coping In A Sex Crazed Society

Contributed by Mike Harris on Sep 24, 2002

based on 41 ratings

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Understanding that God created us to be sexual beings, that this is a good thing, and that we all need safe and healthy boundaries.

“Coping In A Sex-Crazed Society” Mike Harris April 11, 1999 Intro: We starting a new series today—and over the next 3 weeks-- we’re going to be looking at 3 very important areas of our lives. Sex…. Money…. and Relationships…. Now—there’s not a day that goes by -- that you and I don’t think ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hindrances To Effectual Prayer

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Jul 19, 2003

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Prayer is such a vital part of the Christian life that we need to be mindful of some things that are hinderances in our prayer life.

HINDRANCES TO EFFECTIVE PRAYER "For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, and His ears are open to their prayers; but the face of the Lord is against those who do evil." I Peter 3:12 James 5:16 tells us that "the effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much." Let us consider ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:12, James 5:16

Denomination: Baptist

How To Overcome Provocation As Isaac Did

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Dec 23, 2001

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How to Overcome Provocation as Isaac Did (Godliness is profitable for all things, even an antidote to over-reacting to provocations)

How to Overcome Provocation as Isaac Did - Gen 26:1-35 Intro - How should we respond we were are bullied? As children we all encountered a bully and learned that it is better to avoid a fight and to overcome opposition with kindness, wisdom and friendliness. Illustration:On a wall near the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 26:1-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Thanksgiving - Grateful To Whom, My Dear?

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 24, 2001

based on 884 ratings

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I encourage you to take two safeguards to protect your Thanksgiving - two things that you need to remember.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK A. By Presidential Proclamation, this Thursday is traditionally a day of national Thanksgiving. So I want to call your attention to two great thanksgiving ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18, Psalm 103:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Can God Trust Me.

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jan 24, 2001

based on 165 ratings

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Can God trust is to do the right thing when no one is looking, as Gehazi failed to do with Namaan the Syrian.

Can God Trust Me? 2 Kings 5:1-18 1 Timothy 6:3-10 Text 2 Kings 5:18-28 The most important thing God has given you is your abitlity to choose your actions. Can God trust you with the ability to choose right from wrong free will. Can God ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-28

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Make A Difference

Contributed by Clarence Crane on Feb 9, 2001

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We as Christians are to make a difference in the world we live in and this sermon gives five things to do to make a difference.

MAKE A DIFFERNCE October 4, 2000 Jude21 Keep yourselves in the love of God, looking for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ unto eternal life. 22 And of some have compassion, making a difference: INTRODUCTION My sons Clay 14, and Luke 10, are like most brothers in that they are quite different in ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:21-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Are You Waiting For?

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Feb 14, 2001

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Simeon had waited all his life for this moment. And there are 3 things we need to notice about it.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX ILL. There was a family who had no interest in spiritual things, & therefore never went to S.S. or church. But one Christmas their little boy was invited by his best friend to attend the S.S. Christmas ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:22-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Raising Dead Dreams

Contributed by Joe Jones on Feb 19, 2001

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God has a way of taking things in our life that have been dormant and bringing them back to life.

Raising Dead Dreams John 11 11:4 ‘this sickness is not fatal…God will be glorified in this.” Sickness= set-back, obstacle Our set-backs can become our come-backs -this was the response of JC when he heard that Lazarus was in ICU! 11:6-says he stayed there 2 more days! #1 Don’t run off ...read more

Scripture: John 11:4-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Helping Reactionaries Grow In Faith Instead Of Frustration

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

based on 21 ratings

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Everybody has desires for good things, but some people have more faith to work towards fulfilling their desires.

Everybody has desires for good things, but some people have more faith to work towards fulfilling their desires. Actually, if we want to grow in faith, we first need to grow in love. The more we love, the more we trust. This principle is illustrated by a true story told by Dr. Howard Pope. He tells ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:20-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Worship The Lord Your God With Half Your Heart

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Aug 13, 2001

based on 124 ratings

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An examination of five things we can learn from David’s worship that can enhance our worship.

According to Barna, half of all churchgoers admit that they have not felt connected to God or in His presence at any time in the past year, in spite of regular church attendance. Too many of us are coming to church, but not coming to worship. We’re, at best, worshiping the Lord with half of our ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 15:25-29

Denomination: Baptist

Dinner Is Served

Contributed by Larry Bergeron on Aug 15, 2001

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God has prepared a banquet for His people. The question then for us is, How hungry are we for the things of God?

DINNER IS SERVED By Dr. Larry A. Bergeron Matthew 5:6 Red Bay COG / June 10, 2001 / PM INTRODUCTORY REMARKS The title of the message this evening is DINNER IS SERVED. How many of you know that God has prepared a banquet table, full of the things of God? Listen again to 2 Peter 1:3 3His ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:6, 2 Peter 1:3

Denomination: Church Of God

"Avoiding A Counterfeit Revival”

Contributed by Michael Bell on Sep 6, 2001

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In REVIVAL, JESUS DOES NOT JUST “PATCH-UP” YOUR OLD LIFE. HE MAKES ALL THINGS NEW!

I¶ - I brought with me this morning some of my little boy Jack’s jeans...hole in the knee...What do you expect? A pastor’s kid ought to have “holy jeans” should he not? Oddly enough, from what I understand, the more full of holes & rugged looking a pair of jeans are, the “cooler” they’re supposed ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:21

Denomination: Baptist

How Easter Makes Sense Of Christianity Series

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Mar 29, 2001

based on 354 ratings

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Without the resurrection, nothing about Christianity makes sense. But with the resurrection, Christianity is the only thing that makes sense of life.

I stand before you today, on this the holiest day of the Christian year, to declare that the Christian religion is utter nonsense. A huge mass of inconsistencies; a conglomeration of all that is absurd, ridiculous, incomprehensible, contradictory, unbelievable, incredible, and patently false. Allow ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:19

Denomination: Baptist

When He Heard That John Had Been Arrested, Jesus Withdrew To Galilee'

Contributed by Simon Harrison on Apr 4, 2001

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How do we cope with our guilt feelings about things we can’t change in the world?

I have recently been feeling a little guilty about failing to renew my membership of Amnesty International. This feeling particularly strikes when I hear in the news of some injustice somewhere in a far flung corner of the globe. I suppose that if I was still in amnesty, I would still ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-15, Matthew 4:12-23

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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