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Moving On With God- The Next Step In: Discipleship Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Jul 3, 2003

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We are called to be ’disciples’ of Jesus Christ. Often that is the better term to use than ’Christians’, which lets us off the hook too easily, nowadays!). Disciples are disciplined by God and disciplined for God (practice ’the disciplines of the Christ

Moving on with God- the next step in: discipleship WBC 6 July 2003 pm LK 9:23 Then he said to them all: "If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me. 24 For whoever wants to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for me will save it. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23-25, Luke 14:25-27

Denomination: Baptist

Some Problems With Presumption

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 8, 2003

based on 34 ratings

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People who presume to know what is best for them are often mistaken.

The Problem with Presumption – Rom. 9:19-29 People who presume to know what is best for them are often mistaken. Illustration: Take for example the man who presumed that he knew which plane to board when he wanted a quick 50 minute flight from Los Angeles to Oakland, California. However, after ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:19-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Keep God's Big Perspective In Mind

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 10, 2003

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It is not uncommon to find people who get so wrapped up in details that lose sight of more important goals. Many Americans seem to become distracted by many things that may seem important at the time but in God’s bigger perspective are mere details

Keep God’s Big Perspective in Mind - (Luke 16:10-16) It is not uncommon to find people who get so wrapped up in details that lose sight of more important goals. Many Americans seem to become distracted by many things that may seem important at the time but in God’s bigger perspective are mere ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:10-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Prescription For Church Unity Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Jul 29, 2003

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It seems like there is a real danger for the church in that, the stronger a they hold to their beliefs, the greater the chance of disunity. There is such need for us, with our great beliefs that we hold dear, to talk about church unity.

Introduction: You may notice that during this time of the year that many of our men around the country are glued to the football games on television. College football is such a great part of American tradition. It all builds up to the bowl games at the end. That is what people are waiting for, to ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:27-30

Denomination: Baptist

Exhorter Series

Contributed by Carl Kelleher on Jun 3, 2003

based on 24 ratings

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Learn where you fit in

Title: “Where Do You Fit In”? Text: Romans 12:3-6 Paul said, “It isn’t good for anyone to think of himself more highly than he needs to because everyone is important in the body of Christ.” Every member has a purpose. Over the last several ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:3-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Remember Jesus Christ - 2 Tim. 2:8

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 2, 2002

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Remember Jesus Christ - 2 Tim. 2:8 - Many problems are caused by failing to remember Christ and His resurrection power

Remember Jesus Christ - 2 Tim. 2:8 Many problems are caused by a failure to remember what Christ’s presence, power and perspective. Failure to remember all the riches we have in Christ can lead to many mistaken perceptions that produce fear, anger or faulty reactions toward problems. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Wisdom Works Series

Contributed by Matthew Rogers on Dec 10, 2001

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Everyone who puts Jesus’ words into practice builds a great life.

September 30, 2001 The Doorway to Heaven – Part 3 INTRODUCTION Who would have guessed that a series of books “…for Dummies” would sell more than 35 million copies? You’re probably familiar with these big yellow self-education books. People a lot like you and me purchase them to help us learn ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Problems Of Presumption - Rom. 9:19-29

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Dec 27, 2001

based on 38 ratings

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People who presume to know what is best for them are often mistaken. Problems of Presumption - Rom. 9:19-29

The Problems of Presumption – Rom. 9:19-29 People who presume to know what is best for them are often mistaken. Illustration: Take for example the man who presumed that he knew which plane to board when he wanted a quick 50 minute flight from Los Angeles to Oakland, California. However, after ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:19-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Troubled But Not Distressed

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Dec 14, 2003

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Too many people fall in to the trap of feeling like they are a victim of their circumstances. John Leo, in the Dec. 8th, 2003 edition of US News and World Report writes: "Expert victimologists estimate that 91.2% of people in North America and Europe now

Troubled but Not Distressed (2 Cor. 4:8-18) Paul reminds us that even though we may think we are at the end of our rope, we are never without hope. Paul faced all kinds of troubles, hardships and adversity for the sake of the Lord Jesus and His kingdom’s ministries. Regardless of the risks, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:8-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Overcoming Pornography

Contributed by Joe Fornear on Sep 2, 2004

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How to overcome the secret sin of pornography or any secret sin.

Irene Pepperberg, a visiting professor of animal behavior at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, is teaching a parrot how to surf the Internet. "Parrots are very social creatures," she says, but people who own them "leave them alone eight or nine hours a day." She says that leads to boredom ...read more

Scripture: James 5:16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Praying Church --Part 3 Series

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jun 7, 2004

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The New Testament church was a powerful church because it was a praying church.

A Praying Church—Part 3 Acts 6:1-7 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Introduction: Tonight we are continuing our examination of the prayer life of the New Testament church. Remember: restoring New Testament Christianity is one of our top values as a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Dealing With Our Issues

Contributed by La Juana Morris on Nov 10, 2004

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Dealing with our Issues

When I began preparing for this Mother’s Day Sermon, I petitioned the Lord to give me a word that would serve as an edification for such an awesome task as that of motherhood. Setting the parameters of the subject I wanted to preach, I went into meditation and heard the Holy Spirit ministering. I ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:25-34

Denomination: Methodist

Putting God In Your Dreams

Contributed by J Bernard Taylor on Jan 28, 2006

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God can show you his dreams for your life,sustain his dreams in you, and satisfy his dreams through you.

Tomorrow we celebrate the birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr. When we think of Dr. King most of us remember his “I have a dream” speech delivered during the March on Washington in 1963. There have been a few memorable speeches made on the shores of America. But the words of Martin Luther King, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:12-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Portrait Of A Great Man

Contributed by Tim Patrick on May 31, 2006

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This sermon examines the qualities of great leaders, using Mordecai as an example.

Tomorrow we commemorate Memorial Day. Memorial Day is the day when we commemorate the sacrifice of many great people who died serving our country. We would not be here were it not for the sacrifice of these great Americans. Many people have sacrificed to make it possible for us to enjoy the many ...read more

Scripture: Esther 10:2-3

Denomination: Baptist

What Happens When We Die? Series

Contributed by Kerry Bauman on Apr 27, 2006

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To the first step in getting to heaven is to physical death. This message seeks to answer three questions: Why must we die? When will we die? What happens when we die?

Introduction: Ernie just wanted to go home. Nobody knows why he abandoned his family in the first place. Chris and Jennifer Trevino were cruising down a Texas highway at 60 miles-per-hour, out in some of the most barren territory on earth, when Ernie bailed out of the family truck without anybody ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:1-5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

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