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Cricket...cricket....

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Mar 25, 2015

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Gleaning some spiritual lessons from the game of Cricket at a time, Cricket World Cup tourney 2015 in Australia has reached its climactic stage!!!

CRICKET, CRICKET… Nothing quite like the sweet sound of the willow striking leather …more so if the Cricket World cup is on. As the game of Cricket originated in the ole English village greens there are some xenophobic ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:28-30

Denomination: *other

Fiery Trials

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Mar 7, 2021

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‘Fiery Trials’ 1 Peter chapter 4 verses 12-19 – sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: Expect ordeals (vs 12) Rejoice in suffering (vs 13-14) Examine your life (vs 15-18) Commit yourself to God (vs 19) SERMON BODY: Ill: • Persecution of Christians around the world has increased during the COVID-19 pandemic, • With many Christians being refused help and aid in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:12-19

Denomination: Brethren

The Marks Of A True Christian Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Dec 4, 2024

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In Romans 13:8-14, Paul continues his theme of Christian conduct in the world, emphasizing love as the foundation of all relationships, particularly how believers should interact with their neighbors and the world at large.

The Marks of a True Christian December 18, 2024 Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Romans 13:8-14 Introduction How does the rest of the world and even the people who know you in your neighborhood, work, or school know that you are a Christian? In Romans 13:8-14, Paul continues his ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:8-14

Denomination: Brethren

Survivor: When The Tribe Doesn't Get Along Series

Contributed by Mark Milioni on Jan 11, 2001

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This series is going to focus on how to survive in the situations of life and to teach us how is a man named Joseph.

Big news this summer, Survivor. High TV ratings, people were really into the survivors on the island and who would make it. Big bets, rumors, and whole new series to look forward to. Why was this show such a success? It was different, it was new, but I think that people tried to imagine ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:1

Denomination: Baptist

Matthew 4 - How To Test Your New Years Resolutions Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Jan 2, 2010

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MAKING RESOLUTIONS is not the real problem. It is TESTING THOSE RESOLUTIONS AGAINST THE YARDSTICK OF THE BIBLE that is often neglected.

Matthew 4 - How to TEST YOUR NEW YEARS RESOLUTIONS Well it’s a NEW YEAR - 2010! The new year is always a good opportunity to EVALUATE your spiritual life, to reflect on whether you’re being CARELESS or COMMITTED in YOUR SPIRITUAL LIFE Everyone has the opportunity to think about the DIRECTION you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Spirit Of Korah

Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Apr 23, 2015

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The "spirit of Korah" refers to a negative attitude he held regarding the leadership of the children of Israel. He sought, with others, to overthrow Moses and Aaron. Korah felt he was more qualified than Moses and that he should be leading Israel..

The Spirit of Korah 1 Chronicles 16:22 Saying, Touch not mine anointed, and do my prophets no harm. The "spirit of Korah" refers to a negative attitude he held regarding the leadership of the children of Israel. He sought, with others, to overthrow Moses and Aaron. Korah felt he was more ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 16:22

Denomination: Foursquare

Ministering To The Indecently Exposed

Contributed by Ulric Eley on Mar 6, 2015

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This text provides us with ways to minister to righteous men and women who have moments in life where they are seen at their worst.

In our text we are introduced to the reality that sometimes good people can face moments of indecent exposure. This is the case in the life of a man named Noah. Noah was a righteous man. He was a follower of God left on the earth. The Bible says he was blameless among the people of his ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 9:20-23

Denomination: Baptist

Truth For Troubled Times (Coronavirus) Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Mar 17, 2020

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In troubled and uncertian times, 1 John 5 provides us with 5 truths of which we can be certain: our promise, our prayers, our protector, our place, and our Prince!

Truth for Troubled Times Scott R. Bayles, preacher Blooming Grove Christian Church: 3/14/2020 We are living in very uncertain times. Everywhere I turn—in print, on the news, or on social media—everyone is talking about this coronavirus. Fears are rising all around the world. People who have never ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:13-20

Denomination: Christian Church

What Jesus Said About Love Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on May 6, 2012

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This message looks at: What is Love and how does Christ expect his followers to display it?

What Jesus said about Love Last month our focus was “What Jesus Said About Money” and money is something that affects all of us in one way or another. Some of us because we have it and others of us because we don’t. And last week at the end of the series we had Step Up Sunday ...read more

Scripture: John 13:31-35

Denomination: Wesleyan

Choosing Companions Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jun 2, 2011

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A great tragedy of our day is that there is so much noise that people can't hear the things they desperately need to hear. God is trying to get through to them with the voice of wisdom, but they are confused by the clutter of communication; the foolish vo

PROVERBS 1: 8-19 CHOOSING COMPANIONS [2 Corinthians 6: 14-18] How do we learn wisdom or the capacity to exhibit God's character in the many practical affairs of life? We learn wisdom by listening to godly instruction and counsel which is so difficult to hear today. The world's volume has ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:8-19

Denomination: Baptist

Trusting God Series

Contributed by Fred Sigle on May 9, 2024

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Study of the life of Joseph. Series is based on my own study of Scripture as well as reading various books and sermons on the topic over the years.

WHEN LIFE IS THE PITS: TRUSTING GOD 8/20/23 – Garfield A. Today we conclude our summer sermon series on the Life of Joseph that we’ve titled: “WHEN LIFE IS THE PITS.” 1. Our lesson today will focus on Genesis 50:15ff, as we look at the importance of TRUSTING GOD. a. Last week, although ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 50:1-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Jesus Knew That Adversity Brings Out Either The Best Or The Worst In People

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

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How to look positively at adversity

The Benefits of Adversity - Gen. 50:20 Illustration: Jesus said, In the world you will have tribulation, but be of good cheer for I have overcome the world. (John 16:33) 1. Jesus knew that adversity is on the outside of a person, an individual’s attitude determines whether one chooses to become ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 50:20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Paul Aimed For Transformation More Than Just Information In His Ministries

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

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What is your response to the Potter today? Are you yielding all of your rights to Him so He can transform you according to His perfect plan, process and power?

Quote: Transformation is rooted in the Greek word, metamorphisis. A complete change from one form to another form happens when when a caterpillar turns in to a beautiful butterfly. That is what God wants us to experience as we speak the truth in love out of obedience and grow up in all aspects into ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Summer Vacation: E.t.a. Series

Contributed by Lance Bane on Oct 1, 2002

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This is the second of a four part series on encouraging students to seek God during the summer vacation.

Text: "Come, follow me," Jesus said. Matthew 4.19 Summer Vacation. Taking trips. Doing fun things. Enjoying friendships. The motive for this series is that even though we have a summer vacation, we do not get a spiritual vacation. We feel strongly that you should take this season of time ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:19

Denomination: Pentecostal

Remaining In Christ

Contributed by David Dewitt on Apr 1, 2001

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The key to lasting fruitfulness for the Kingdom of God is to remain connected with Christ

Remaining in Christ John 15:1-8 April 1, 2001 Morning Service Introduction In Hampton Court near London, there is a grapevine under glass; it is about 1,000 years old and has but one root which is at least two feet thick. Some of the branches are 200 feet long. Because of skillful cutting and ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: Church Of God

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