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The Few, The Proud, The Chosen

Contributed by Eric Bates on Jul 26, 2002

based on 66 ratings

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This sermon on re-finding our place in the vineyard is set to be publshed in the Adventist Review on a future date.

The greatest stress I ever faced in my “career” as a student was standing in a line on the polished gym floor with my classmates. Opposite the line were my two most athletically gifted peers chosen by Coach to select the kickball teams. The wait was agonizing as each “team captain” analyzed each ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-9

Denomination: Adventist

Don't Give Up

Contributed by David Dewitt on Aug 25, 2002

based on 74 ratings

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We are called to never give up when we have God on our side

Don’t Give Up Selected Passages August 24, 2002 Introduction A man decided to join a monastery and one of the rules of the group was that you were only allowed to speak two words every ten years. At the end of ten years he said, "Bad food!" Ten more years went by and he said, "Hard bed!" ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14, Galatians 6:7-10

Denomination: Church Of God

All Have Sinned Series

Contributed by Neil Chadwick on Sep 15, 2002

based on 25 ratings

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Most everyone is willing to agree, there’s sin in the world. The daily news makes this obvious. So, yes, there’s sin in the world, but the Scripture is not saying, "There’s sin in the world", but rather, "All Have Sinned!"

All Have Sinned A Sermon by Dr. Neil Chadwick Most everyone is willing to agree, there’s sin in the world. The daily news makes this obvious. Here are but a few examples of news items this week: A 23-year-old man has been charged with murdering three young brothers who were killed ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:23

Denomination: Pentecostal

Pride & Destruction Part 1

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 28, 2007

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Part one of a two part series.

Pride & Destruction This is the first sermon on Pride & Destruction. A sin existed before the “In the beginning” of Gen. 1:1 – before Adam and Eve – and it’s still here today. It’s so common that it’s perceived as good on one hand and bad on the other. When this sin is seen in the things you do, ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

7 Elements To The Power Of Prayer

Contributed by Randy Bataanon on Aug 18, 2010

based on 109 ratings

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If God is all powerful, if God loves me and He knows all my needs, If God knows what I want even before I open my mouth, then why do I have to pray?

WHY SHOULD BELIEVERS PRAY? INTRODUCTION If God is all powerful, if God loves me and He knows all my needs, If God knows what I want even before I open my mouth, then why do I have to pray? MAN LOST DOMINION Dictionary: Power, authority, control, rule, management, regime Gen 1:26 Then God ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:8-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Blessed Are Those That Mourn, For They Will Be Comforted Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jan 7, 2011

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Blessed are those who mourn for others and have the compassion of Christ. They will be comforted in their time of need.

January 9, 2011 Blessed are those who morn, for they will be comforted Matthew 5:1-5:12 Introduction We continue to study the Sermon on the Mount. Last week we looked - “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of God.” We saw that to be poor in spirit had nothing to do with ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Nazarene

Minding The Times: An Exposition On Postmodernism, Part 2

Contributed by Frederick Meekins on Jun 15, 2009

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Minding The Times: An Exposition On Postmodernism, Part 2

The human mind and spirit cannot endure for very long the chaotic vacillation of such lawlessness before the individual eventually cries out for answers to the extremes of licentiousness and total control. Throughout much of the Modern Era, the Christian apologist could appeal to a shared respect ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:39-40

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Getting Through The Struggle

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Oct 14, 2008

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From the model of Job, we discover some principles about "getting through" the difficulties of life. (Warren Wiersbe contributes much to this message)

GETTING THROUGH THE STRUGGLE Job 1:20-22 * These past couple of weeks have been weeks of fiscal struggle in our nation and arguably in the world. It would seem that every fiscal pillar of this world has now been threatened. Like it or not savings, investments, retirements, real estate, and much ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:20-22

Denomination: Baptist

Have An Attitude Like Jesus

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Apr 17, 2009

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Palm Sunday(C) - Have a Jesus attitude by sharing in Jesus’ humility. But also rejoice in Jesus’ glory.

HAVE AN ATTITUDE LIKE JESUS (Outline) April 5, 2009 -- LENT 6 / PALM SUNDAY -- Philippians 2:5-11 INTRO: When we look at our world with a discerning eye we discover constant failures and disappointment. Sin, evil, and wickedness are alive and well in our world today. All of creation is ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Little Faith And Second Thoughts

Contributed by Mark Roper on Nov 26, 2007

based on 4 ratings

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God wants us to be victors, not victims; to grow, not grovel; to soar, not sink; to overcome, not to be overwhelmed.

Little faith and second thoughts Matthew 14:13-31 It’s not uncommon to have total faith men. For example faith in a doctor’s skill, a airline pilots ability to safely and professionally perform his duties. Just think about the possibilities of a man with unlimited confidence in God. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:13-31

Denomination: Church Of God

The Divine Rescue

Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Mar 21, 2009

based on 11 ratings

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Lent 4: Apart from God we are spiritually dead. In this condition there is no ability to do anything to help ourselves. But God reanimates us through the Gospel - the voice of Jesus - and saves us and makes us his workmanship.

As a little boy, I spent a lot of time with my dad. My father owned a taxis business and I was his constant companion. One of places we often went to was Reynosa, Mexico. This is a large border city not too far away from where we lived. Dad would go there to buy stuff or to go have lunch or ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

Satanic Embargoes Be Lifted

Contributed by Babatunmishe Oke on Apr 8, 2008

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PRAYER COUNSELLING ON LIFTING DIFFERENT TYPES OF EMBARGOES

1 Kings 17: 1-7 Elijah Proclaims a Drought 1 And Elijah the Tishbite, of the inhabitants of Gilead, said to Ahab, “As the LORD God of Israel lives, before whom I stand, there shall not be dew nor rain these years, except at my word.” 2 Then the word of the LORD came to him, saying, 3 “Get away ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Curtain Changed Everything Series

Contributed by Jake Kircher on Apr 25, 2008

based on 4 ratings

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What is real worship? Let’s look back at the Temple and fast forward to our time and figure this thing out.

***Have hanging curtain in the room*** I want to quickly recap what we talked about last week and then are going to dive right in. (I know you guys probably want to know what this hanging sheet is for but you’ll have to wait and we’ll get to it in a few minutes.) Alright, so last week, we started ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 12:4-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Abrogation Of Self

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jun 6, 2010

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There is a marked difference between a believer and a disciple, between being a Spirit-sealed Christian and a Spirit-filled Christian. The distinguishing mark of the disciple, the Spirit-filled Christian, and the soldier of the Kingdom is the abrogation o

The Abrogation of Self 2 Timothy 2:1-5 Luke 14:26 Introduction: There is a marked difference between a believer and a disciple, between being a Spirit-sealed Christian and a Spirit-filled Christian. There is likewise considerable difference between being a citizen of Heaven and being a soldier of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

The New Covenant

Contributed by Matthew Olanrewaju on Oct 19, 2007

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The old covenant is a corporate affair between Yahweh and Israel, The new covenant does not involve a corporate action, indeed it is an individual and uniquely personal relationship with God’s own people brokered by and in Christ Jesus. prophet Jeremiah b

I want to start from what a covenant is not. Covenant is not a contract. It is more than that. A contract is a legally binding exchange of promises or agreement between parties that the law will enforce. Contract law is based on the Latin phrase pacta sunt servanda (pacts must be kept). Breach ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 31:31-34

Denomination: Methodist

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