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Christ-Likeness Remains Our Presdestined Purpose

Contributed by Virgil Hurley on Mar 10, 2007

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The goal of all discipleship is to create Christ-likeness in believers.

CHRIST-LIKENESS REMAINS OUR PREDESTINED PURPOSE Romans 8:28-39 By late Spring, 1864, the American Civil War reached a military impasse that compromised President Lincoln’s re-election. He wrote a note to that effect, then filed it. General Sheridan’s victories in the Shenandoah Valley and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-39

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Beyond Fasting

Contributed by Troy Mason on Sep 7, 2001

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The goal of fasting is to learn God’s will in our lives.

BEYOND FASTING Isaiah 58:6-12 Introduction: The focus of the passage we will read this morning is fasting, but as we read it I want you to look beyond the idea of fasting and see what the real goal of fasting is. It is a mechanism by which we can discern God’s will. God’s will is for us to enter ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 58:6-12

Denomination: Baptist

To Live Is Christ Series

Contributed by Ronald Thorington on Jan 1, 2008

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Believers are to make Christ their highest goal and the center of their lives.

#10 5-27-07 To Live is Christ Introduction, Tomorrow is Memorial Day. We will be remembering those who served our country. We will be remembering our loved ones who have died. How will you be remembered? Text, Philippians 1:20-22 I. Make Glorifying Christ Your Highest Goal (1:20) A. Paul’s ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:20-22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Opening The Dreaded Box Series

Contributed by Keith Foskey on Apr 4, 2005

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In this series it is my goal that you not question your faith, but be able to ask the questions about your faith that you have always wondered, but never knew the answer

Sermon Series: “Questioning the Faith” Introduction: “Opening the Dreaded Box” Text: 1 Peter 3:15 OPENING JOKE: INTRODUCTION: We are going to begin a very special series of sermons this evening called, “Questioning the Faith” In this series it is my goal that you not question your faith, but be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Expectations

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Jun 6, 2005

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Just as we have certain goals and dreams for our children, so also does God for His adopted children. Four words describe His expectations.

Expectations! I Jn 3:1-3 1 How great is the love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! And that is what we are! The reason the world does not know us is that it did not know him. 2 Dear friends, now we are children of God, and what we will be has not yet been ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-3

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Elephant In Your Living Room

Contributed by Pastor Kris Belfils on Dec 13, 2012

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Too many times we have dreams or goals and we shrink back because of fear. It is time we face that "Elephant In The Living Room" once and for all.

There are several elements to courage that are always there. When we follow through with what we need to do, even though we don’t want to do it, we will see all these elements come to pass. ELEMENTS TO COURAGE 1. Courage takes boldness - To Face your fears Fear, in it self, can rule us and ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Sermon 3 - A Formula For Impacting Our World Series

Contributed by David Owens on Mar 9, 2025

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God has not only given us a goal, He has given us a methodology for reaching that goal. It is a concise and clear formula for impacting our world with the Gospel.

Introduction: A. As you know, I like to start my sermons with something interesting or humerous, so I decided to start today’s sermon with a funny story about a science chemistry experiment gone wrong. 1. So, I started searching online, thinking surely there must be some great stories out ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Does God Have A Wonderful Plan For Your Life?

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jul 14, 2017

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This sermon looks at two of the common misinterpretations of this verse and two ideas that can help us understand it accurately.

- One of the most misinterpreted Scriptures is Philippians 4:13 – “I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength.” - It’s usually used as a Superman verse. Any obstacle I face I can bat aside in the power of Jesus’ name! Any struggle I can end with a powerful word of prayer! Any need ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11

Denomination: Baptist

Planning Adequately For The New Year

Contributed by Ivy Drafor Amenyah on Dec 29, 2021

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This sermon serves as a guide in planning your life for the coming year. It gives an opportunity to reflect on the past year and look forward with hope into the future

THE NEED FOR PERSONAL PLANNING If you forget all that happened in the past, if becomes a challenge planning properly for the future. The future does not always depend on the past but it must learn from it. The future is bright when you have enough energy to face what is ahead of you. Moving into ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11, Psalm 103:1-5, Isaiah 43:18-19, 2 Corinthians 3:18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Say What! Series

Contributed by Robert Fa’atoia-Collins on Mar 1, 2014

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Make things right with God and be faithful to Him

As you reflect back on 2013, I'm sure there are times in your journey that you will somehow say to yourself; Did I do that? or in the words of our heading; SAY WHAT?! Yes we are all guilty of that and we want to change and not repeating our stuff ups of 2013. Whatever you've done let me remind ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 4:18-27

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Do Not Look Back!

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jan 1, 2002

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It is a new year. Find the blessings!

Don’t Look Back! As I get older, I am positive that time is moving faster. I kid people at work that I do not know why we look so forward to the weekend. Saturdays only last about 30 minutes and Sundays about 15 and then we are back at work again. We wish away five days of our life for two ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13-14, 1 Corinthians 4:4-5

Denomination: Baptist

The Cost Series

Contributed by Henry Nwaneri on Nov 20, 2010

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The most important things in life can only be acheived by those who conscioulsy count the cost and pay the price.

Today while praying, I took time to go over all I wanted to do and be for God. At the end I asked myself a question, then I turned around and asked God that question. “God, What will it cost me to fulfill my destiny?” We everyday are faced with the reality of the cost of life. A trip ...read more

Scripture: Job 13:15

Denomination: Pentecostal

What To Pray For This Year

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Jan 6, 2013

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Paul’s prayer for the Colossians teaches us how to pray for ourselves and others this year.

“What To Pray For This Year” Colossians 1:9-14 Today is the first Sunday of a New Year! Perhaps you made a New Years resolution. Many of us do. Here is some interesting information about New Years resolutions from thee University of Scranton. Journal of Clinical Psychology, (Published: ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-14, Philippians 3:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Choice Changes Our Choices

Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Jan 14, 2011

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As we enter a new year, God's choice from before all years began changes how we make our choices. A) God chose us in Christ. B) God chose us according to his good will. C) God chose us to live for us glory.

Text: Ephesians 1:3-6 Theme: God's Choice Changes our Choices A. God chose us in Christ B. God chose us according to his good will C. God chose us to live for us glory Season: Christmas 2 Date: January 2, 2011 Web page: ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-6

Denomination: Lutheran

The Only Real Fix For Our Lifelong Craving

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 26, 2023

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We are looking for true wealth, true relationship, true joy

Sixth Day of the Christmas Octave 2023 “Do not love the world or the things in the world. If any one loves the world, love for the Father is not in him.” St. John, writing in his old age to the communities of Asia Minor he feels responsible for, is trying to help younger Christians, and their ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:36-40, Psalm 96:7-10, 1 John 2:12-17

Denomination: Catholic

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