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Sometimes I Don't Like People Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Oct 15, 2007

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2 of 5 messages. This message focuses on Philippians 2 and building an attitude that is humble.

Charlie Brown said, “I love mankind but people drive me crazy.” I identify with that idea. I do love mankind but people – well, people can be really hard to put up with.” People are just difficult to live with. They do such stupid things that sometimes you want to just throw up your hands and ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Don't Throw Stones Series

Contributed by Ron Murphy on May 27, 2007

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Although my sins are different than your sins, when it comes to sin, we all stand before God in the same place. So be careful when you throw stones.

Introduction I. “If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again” at least according to one contemporary proverb. II. I discovered some rather interesting statistics concerning the state of America this past week. A. Let me begin with divorce 1. We often hear that the divorce rate in America is ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

Whatever It Takes To Know God Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jan 18, 2006

based on 19 ratings

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Second in a series of messages encouraging believers to do "whatever it takes" to grow in their walk with Jesus. This message focuses on discipleship.

Review: A “Whatever it Takes” Commitment: 1. Does not hold to convention 2. Is not hemmed in by circumstances 3. Does not heed convenience 4. Is not hampered by criticism 5. Does bring honor to Christ Read Colossians 2:1-7 Purpose (v. 2): My purpose is that they may be encouraged in heart and ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

#11 -- Sin Series

Contributed by Derek Melanson on Nov 17, 2006

based on 11 ratings

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We need acknowledge our sin for what it is and let this bring us before God, we need to realize that only God can forgive and restore, and that we do this right now--there is no need to wait, for God is waiting for us!

Introduction There is a story about the late American President Calvin Coolidge going to church on a Sunday when his wife was unable to attend with him. When he returned from the service in the afternoon she wanted to know what the pastor preached about. Coolidge told her, “Sin.” Thinking that ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 130:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Day Called Good: A Place Of Atonement Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jul 9, 2004

based on 40 ratings

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This ten day period leads up to the Day of Atonement, or what the Jewish people today call Yom Kippur.

(I am thankful to Rob Bell of Mars Hill Community Church for many of the ideas presented in this message) Please turn with me to Leviticus. It is the third book in the Bible. I know many of you were probably reading Leviticus just this morning. Let’s go to chapter 16. When you think of ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 16:1-34

Denomination: Baptist

Follow The Leader

Contributed by Paul Decker on Apr 23, 2002

based on 27 ratings

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We are to follow Jesus.

FOLLOW THE LEADER John 1:35-51 S: Discipleship Th: My Life as God’s Light Pr: WE ARE TO FOLLOW JESUS. ?: Why? KW: Reasons TS: We will find in John 1:35-51 four reasons why we need to follow Jesus. The ____ reason why we need to follow Jesus is He is the… I. SAVIOR (35-37) II. TEACHER ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-51

Denomination: Baptist

Kingdom Lost - Kingdom Gained

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Oct 29, 2000

based on 137 ratings

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Jeremiah tells the people of Israel that they are in grave danger of God’s judgement because of their infidelity but there is hope if only they would return to God in repentance and faith.

KINGDOM LOST - KINGDOM GAINED In business life there has to be a financial year-end when there’s stocktaking. That’s what Jeremiah had done for the nation of Israel - and he didn’t like the result. There was more loss than profit. The Old Testament prophets were often quite blunt in announcing ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 8:20

Denomination: Baptist

Your Purpose For Being Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Jan 19, 2004

based on 34 ratings

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3rd in series of 5 messages. Five humble men discovered their purpose because they were willing to understand that there is more to life than fish

Living the Good Life Jesus came for one purpose John 10:10b “…I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.” Learning about Living the Good Life Finding the Source of Significance – John 1:1-13 Satisfying the Hunger for Approval – John 1:14-34 Discovering Your Purpose for Being – ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-50

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A New Year's Example For The Church Of The Living God

Contributed by Ray Searan on Feb 21, 2004

based on 54 ratings

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This is a New Year’s Sermon using Ezra as a paradigm for the church

A New Year’s Example for the Church of Jesus Christ Text: Ezra 7:10 (KJV) 10For Ezra had prepared his heart to seek the law of the LORD, and to do it, and to teach in Israel statutes and judgments. Ezra 7:10 (Amplified Bible) 10For Ezra had prepared and set his heart to seek the Law of the ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 7:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Supersize Me!

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Mar 12, 2006

based on 44 ratings

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In order to avoid the trap of self-indulgence, we need to: 1. Reject the spirit of entitlement and embrace a spirit of gratitude. 2. Reject excess and move toward moderation. 3. Reject the temporal and focus on the eternal.

Two years ago Morgan Spurlock created a film documentary called Supersize Me, which won several international film awards. It was based on an experiment to see what would happen if he would eat nothing but McDonald’s fast food for one month. He had three rules for this experiment: 1. During the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:3-11

Denomination: Methodist

Not All Who See, See (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Apr 8, 2008

based on 11 ratings

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God’s work cannot be seen by those who are proud of their spiritual sight.

Scripture Introduction My sister sent me a newsletter from Timberdoodle, a supplier for homeschooling families. The article noted a problematic teaching in a Children’s Study Bible used in Sunday school. Referring to Matthew 3.12, the footnote said, “This means that Jesus will come to separate ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-41

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Greatest Priority

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Feb 14, 2007

based on 5 ratings

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A call to serious discipleship for the new year.

The Greatest Priority Philippians 3:7-10 January 7, 2006 What would your reaction be if I took a big bag and dumped a bunch of garbage onto the platform? You know, the real gooey, icky stuff – rotting food, old diapers, that kind of thing. Hopefully you’d be disgusted. Because garbage is ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-10

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Shepherd & His Sheep

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Oct 2, 2007

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This scripture talks about: 1. The nature of sheep. 2. The nature of the enemies of the sheep. 3. The nature of the Shepherd.

This past Christmas, the Dallas family from our church gave us a wonderful gift of Noah’s Ark complete with hand-carved animals. The problem is that it is especially fascinating to children. We have had to glue poor Noah back together more than once. After one visit from our grandchildren, we ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-10, John 10:16

Denomination: Methodist

God's Outstanding Church

Contributed by Michael Uebergang on Apr 12, 2006

based on 27 ratings

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The Making of an Outstanding Church: A Place where God Rules through Jesus Christ

Ex 32 The Golden Calf GOD’S OUTSTANDING CHURCH The Making of an Outstanding Church: A Place where God Rules through Jesus Christ Grace to you, and peace through our Lord Jesus Christ. Have you heard the story of “The Golden Calf” from Exodus 32? It couldn’t walk or talk or do anything. The dumb ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 32:1-35

Denomination: Lutheran

Go Fish

Contributed by Tim Zukas on Jan 21, 2005

based on 14 ratings

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Call of Andrew, Peter, Jamess and John. Some emphasis on Andrew

Linda (from Pulpit with frustration) – Tim. Tim! It’s your turn. Don’t you think that you should be up here? Tim (from first pew) – That’s OK. I can see from here. Linda – But you’re supposed to be giving the sermon. Tim – I thought that I’d just watch. Somebody else will do it. You did a good ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:12-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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