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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

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

Confronting The Caves Of Your Life

Contributed by Dan Chromy on Oct 22, 2000

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When we recognize God's greatness, our response will be to praise Him even in the face of the adversities of life.

It is easy to appreciate God's greatness during the good times. It is easy to praise God for His greatness when you are prosperous, when you have enough money to buy the things you want. It is easy to appreciate God's greatness when your health is good, when there seems to be no limit to the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 57:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

In Christ Jesus, We More Than Conquer

Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Mar 10, 2003

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Because of what Jesus has done for us, no accusation can rob us of his forgivenes and no force can separate us from his love, so we more than conqueor in Christ Jesus, our Lord.

In Christ Jesus, We More Than Conquer Grace and peace to you from God our Father and our Lord Jesus Christ. The Word of God through which the Holy Spirit touches our hearts this morning are the words he gave the Apostle Paul to write recorded in Romans 8: What, then, shall we say in response to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:31-39

Denomination: Lutheran

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

Return To Your First Love

Contributed by Johnny Small on Jul 2, 2003

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Remember the height from which we have fallen and return back to our first, true love of Christ.

Return to Your First Love Do your remember your first love? I do. I was just a teenager. When I met her I fell in love with her at first sight. She was beautiful and sleek. She had curves that had never been seen before. She was fast and handled perfectly. I spent all of my money on her ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-11, Matthew 18:3

Denomination: Baptist

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

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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

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

Fighting Bears And Delivering Cheese! (Part 1 Of 3) Series

Contributed by Dana Visneskie on Nov 2, 2005

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This is the first sermon in a series entitled "Developing A Heart After God" and this sermon talks about how God developed David’s life experiences for the task of facing Goliath. I give 3 points that show how God uses our past to develop our lives.

Title: Killing Bears and Delivering Cheese Text: I Sam 17: 12-18; 34-37 and I Sam 16:18 Pray!!! Read Text!!! Introduction: - This morning we are going to start a sermon series from David’s early years. - This series is entitled, “Developing A Heart After God” - The Bible says that David was ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-58

Denomination: Pentecostal

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

Don't Give Up! Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on May 28, 2005

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Do you face opposition in your life? Does it discourage you? Listen to Paul’s words of encouragement to a discouraged pastor and find hope.

Have you ever been ready just to give up - especially when it comes to serving the Lord. You’ve learned about Him, given your heart to Him, then stepped out either to hare the Lord with someone or in some kind of ministry and nothing seems to be going right. You are ready to throw in the towel ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:1-18

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Spot The Servant Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Jun 3, 2005

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How do we spot someone who is a true servant of God? Is it immediately obvious? Can it be spotted from what they do...? (indirectly this is a subtle challenge to be the right kind of servants of God)

"Spot the servant". 2 Cor 6:1-13. WBC 5 May 2005 am Thought you’d like this! "I’m going away for a while. Please could you water my pot plants for me when I’m gone. Once a day should be fine. (PPT after reading out to reveal "please water my plants while away.jpg" in My pictures\illustrations ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

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