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The Call That Changes All

Contributed by Marty Hopkins on Sep 30, 2005

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A message that deals with the most important call of all - the call to salvation!

“The Call That Changes All” (Matt. 9:9-13) This morning I want to share something with you that’s very dear to the heart of God. As a matter of fact, it’s a message that He wants everyone here to listen to very carefully. It’s a message He wants everyone in this sanctuary to respond to. It ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:9-13

Denomination: Baptist

"Discipline" Pt 1 Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Oct 7, 2005

based on 15 ratings

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To know how to exercise discipline in the church, we have to begin by finding out what Jesus had to say and line up the epistles with that.

15 “If your brother sins, go and show him his fault in private; if he listens to you, you have won your brother. 16 “But if he does not listen to you, take one or two more with you, so that BY THE MOUTH OF TWO OR THREE WITNESSES EVERY FACT MAY BE CONFIRMED. 17 “If he refuses to listen to them, tell ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-17

Denomination: Orthodox

Looking For A New Home

Contributed by James May on Oct 9, 2005

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While many are looking for newer, better, nicer homes in this world, Christians should be looking for a new home in the Heavens.

LOOKING FOR A NEW HOME By Pastor Jim May Right now the real estate market in our area is really booming. It’s a seller’s market because there are thousands of people who don’t have a home and are looking for just about anything that will put a roof over their heads and give them a place that ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

You've Been Invited To The Wedding Banquet

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Oct 10, 2005

based on 36 ratings

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This parable opens up the generosity of God’s grace to a world of sinners who wants nothing to do with it.

October 9, 2005 Matthew 22:1-14 1 Jesus spoke to them again in parables, saying: 2 "The kingdom of heaven is like a king who prepared a wedding banquet for his son. 3 He sent his servants to those who had been invited to the banquet to tell them to come, but they refused to come. 4 "Then he ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:1-14

Denomination: Lutheran

Can Anything Good Come Out Of Suffering? Series

Contributed by Ross Anderson on Oct 25, 2005

based on 6 ratings

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As you joyfully persevere in trials, God will transform you in this life and bless you in next.

We¡¦ve been talking the last few weeks about affliction and sufferings. Let me tell you a little parable about trials. A bird was flying south for the winter. It got so cold the bird froze up and fell to the ground in a large field. While it was lying there, a cow came by and dropped some manure ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

An X-Rated Sermon

Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Nov 10, 2005

based on 17 ratings

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The Nature of Sin - and our Saviour, as illustrated by the story of Tamar & Judah

Title: An X-Rated Sermon: Tamar and the men in her life. Text: Genesis 38 CIT: Selfishness is the root underlying sexual sin; turnabout is fair play. Thesis: Sin exposes a motive and extorts an unexpectedly high cost, but in spite of this, Jesus makes the exchange for us that we ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 38:1-29

Denomination: Baptist

The First & Last Adam

Contributed by Val Black on Nov 16, 2005

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We can admire the paintings of the old master artists but the Bible is the only true picture of Jesus that we have. It’s a "photo Album" in words.

The First & Last Adam Wed. Eve. – July 20, 2005 Photo Albums: Almost every family has one. It’s good to go back and look at the pictures of family of friends. Lots of memories are brought to mind looking through an album. They say a picture is worth a 1000 words and that’s true but if you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:27

Denomination: Charismatic

Counting The Cost Of Discipleship

Contributed by John White on Feb 8, 2005

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Exploring what it means to be a true disciple in today’s world.

COUNTING THE COST OF TRUE DISCIPLESHIP Luke 14:25-35 In this parable Jesus is illustrating one very simple and obvious basic truth: His disciples may have to pay a price. It may cost you if you commit yourself to believe, receive and serve the Lord Jesus Christ. It not only, may, but it ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-35

Denomination: Baptist

What In Hell Happened

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Feb 10, 2005

based on 24 ratings

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When Jesus died on the cross and was burried He descended into hell - What in Hell happened?

“What in Hell Happened?” by Elder Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. I want to talk about something that in and of itself is not in the Bible; however, it is a summation of the faith and belief of those of us that are called Christians. That which I want to speak about is what is called the “Apostles ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:9-10

Denomination: Apostolic

Thankful For Heaven

Contributed by Charles Wall, Jr. on Feb 15, 2005

based on 54 ratings

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This has been the most difficult year of my of life with Elizabeth’s going to be with the Lord. Therefore on this Thanksgiving, what am I thankful for?

This is the Sunday before Thanksgiving or Thanksgiving Sunday and it is customary that the pastor bring a message on Thanksgiving, on giving thanks. So as I considered what the Lord would have me share with you today, I began to ask myself the question: what am I thankful for? Obviously ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-3

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Jews Are Just As Guilty As Gentiles Series

Contributed by David Jenkins on Feb 20, 2005

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Jews are just as guilty as Gentiles

Romans 2:17-29, having shown that outwardly moral people, Jew and Gentile alike-will stand condemned by God’s judgment, Paul turns his argument exclusively to the Jews, God’s covenant people. Neither their heritage (vs.17a), their knowledge (vv.17b-24), nor their ceremonies, specifically ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:17-24

Denomination: Independent/Bible

I Believe In Angels

Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Apr 1, 2005

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A brief look at Angels and their work throughout the Word of God

I Believe in Angels Taken from a sermon by by Rick Kallstrom Colossians 1:16-1:16 Don, Tim and Jim were college students from the Midwestern United States and they all attended the same university in Connecticut. It was Christmas break time, 1983, and they were all looking forward to going ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Chosen Vessel

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Sep 16, 2004

based on 54 ratings

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You are a valuable treasure to God. God finds great treasures in the common "folk." This sermon uses both biblical and secular illustrations.

2 Corinthians 4:7 -- “But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellency of the power may be of God, and not of us.” l. INTRODUCTION -- THE CELLIST OF SARAJEVO On May 27, 1992, in Sarajevo, one of the few bakeries that still had a supply of flour was making and distributing ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

I Am Determined

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Oct 16, 2004

based on 36 ratings

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Jesus Christ set his face like a flint as He went toward Jerusalem for the final hours.

Luke 9:51 – “And it came to pass, when the time was come that he should be received up, he stedfastly set his face to go to Jerusalem,” l. INTRODUCTION – WILLIAM WILBERFORCE Before the slavery battle was fought in America, it was fought in England, where it was bloodless but it was also long ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:51

Denomination: Pentecostal

Surviving Dark Valleys Series

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Oct 18, 2004

based on 34 ratings

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5th in a 6 part series on surviving stress. This series uses the popular "Survivor" TV show as a "hook" and Psalm 23 as the Biblical foundation.

SURVIVING DARK VALLEYS Psalm 23:4 INTRODUCTION: (Play 2:40 & fade of “Tears of Heaven” by Eric Clapton - lyrics on powerpoint) I am a fan of Eric Clapton’s music but until this week I didn’t know what motivated Eric to write the song we just heard. “Tears of Heaven” won Eric Clapton a 1993 ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:4

Denomination: Christian Church

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