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Journeying To Joy Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on May 30, 2003

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Being joyful is more than just being happy. We’ll focus on the true meaning of joy and look at several “joy-busters.”

Journeying to Joy Rev. Brian Bill June 15, 2001 Our family spent this past Wednesday at a Water Park up in God’s Country. We had a blast! There were lots of smiles and laughter. The girls really liked the wave pool and we all enjoyed slides with names like the “Corkscrew,” “Twister,” and ...read more

Scripture: John 16:20-24, Philippians 4:4

Denomination: Baptist

Partaking Of Peace Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on May 30, 2003

based on 134 ratings

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Since believers have peace with God, we can be at peace with others as well. When the Holy Spirit grows this fruit in our lives, we will also experience inner peace.

Partaking of Peace Rev. Brian Bill 6/24/01 Ann Landers receives around 10,000 letters a month from people requesting advice on various topics. When asked what her most common question is, she answered that people seem to be afraid or worried about something. They’re afraid of losing their ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-9

Denomination: Baptist

When Everything Seems Possible, Pray

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jun 14, 2003

based on 44 ratings

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When everything is going well, pray, because that is when the opposition will assault us, that is when confusion comes, and that is when you will discover the unfinished clutter in your own heart.

Each fall I bring you messages on prayer. There is a reason for that. In this time of the year we need to be very alert about our devotional life. September is a crucial time to discern important things about prayer. The reason is not hard to find. In September, everything cranks up to a fever ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Choose To Change

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Dec 3, 2002

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Study of two men who had the opportunity to change but only one had the courage to do so.

CHOOSE TO CHANGE Luke 18:18-23 - 19:1-10 Introduction: Our world has changed dramatically in the past 100 years, and futurists predict that even greater changes are coming. Consider these facts: We now watch as routine as space shuttles propel people into space and land routinely, yet it ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:18-23, Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Christian Church

The Grinch Is Dead Series

Contributed by Chris Kelly on Dec 4, 2002

based on 37 ratings

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Are you a Christmas grinch? Learn these simple steps towards reforming your grouchy ways.

The ‘Grinch’ is Dead! 12/17/00 Video: The Grinch Who Stole Christmas I’ve got a confession to make this morning… A fact, that up to this pt. only my wife knew about… It’s not a part of my history that I am necc. proud of…but… it’s something I feel I need to make public at this time… I…I… was a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-19

Denomination: Wesleyan

Relatively True

Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Dec 10, 2002

based on 48 ratings

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We believe things because they are true - they are not true because we believe them.

Relatively True TCF Sermon November 17, 2002 Open with the illustration below using jar of M&Ms and favorite food choices (NOTE: adapt this and do it with your own examples among the congregation - it’s an effective "grabber") A pastor named Stephey Belynskyj, starts each confirmation class ...read more

Scripture: John 17:14-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

This Is Serious Business

Contributed by Rev. K. Michael Bryant on Dec 13, 2002

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Lessons on getting serious through examining the people of Babel.

To Pastor McClung…..Reverend Brown……Officers of the Church…..Members……Guest… friends….I thank you for this opportunity….to share the Good News with you. As I began to prepare for this sermon…..my first sermon….I naturally began to feel some nerves. I got right down scared….But It didn’t make ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Letting God Be God In Waterless Places Series

Contributed by Norris Harris I on Jan 1, 2003

based on 46 ratings

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The most difficult and pervasive problem the human creature has is the problem of letting God Be God! This fifth message deals with how we can allow God to eb God in the Difficult Places of Life.

The most difficult and pervasive problem the human creature has is the problem of letting God Be God! Because of the fact that at times, All of us Project A Stubborn Opposition, even a Religious Resistance to Authentic Authority and Legitimate Leadership. For we Opt For Kadesh (the Sacrilegious ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 20:3-13

Denomination: Baptist

Understanding Faith Series

Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Jan 4, 2003

based on 139 ratings

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What every Christian should know about faith. This sermon examines true biblical faith: what faith is; how we live by faith; how our faith grows.

Understanding Faith Faith is a foundational principle in the scriptures. If we don’t have faith, we don’t have salvation. The Bible tells us that without faith, it is impossible to please God, therefore understanding faith is critical. If we don’t understand faith then we will not understand our ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:3-5

Denomination: Baptist

How A Church Can Change For The Better

Contributed by Rick Duncan on Jan 6, 2003

based on 186 ratings

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In this message, we explore five paradigm shifts that a church can make to have a better future. This is a kind of "halftime" talk from a pastor/coach to the congregation/team.

To compete for a championship, during a game a great team has to make some adjustments. I sometimes think of the New Year as a kind of halftime. My personal internal calendar starts in August when the kids go back to school. The first semester is over. Now, it’s the halftime before the second ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-12

Denomination: Baptist

Canceling Our Debts Series

Contributed by Dale Harlow on Jan 14, 2003

based on 86 ratings

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Finding the ability to leave the past behind.

Canceling our Debts John 8:1-11 In Max Lucado’s book, He Still Moves Stones he writes of this incident we find in John 8:1-11, and he begins with this illustration I’ve used before. But it is so powerful, it is worth using again. Rebecca Thompson fell twice from Fremont Canyon Bridge. She died ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Together Is Better

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Sep 24, 2003

based on 45 ratings

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This sermon is about our need for one another in the body of Christ, and that together we can accomplish God’s plan for our lives.

Together Is Better GNLCC 9/14/2003 Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 Acts 2:41-47 There are some things in life that just seem to go together. We have come to think of them as one making the other better. Let me see if you can figure out what makes the other better. We have peanut butter and ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:9-12, Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Crazy Love

Contributed by Judah Thomas on Oct 21, 2003

based on 76 ratings

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God is so in love with you that He will go to drastic, even crazy means to get your attention.

A group of four-through eight-year-olds were asked: “What does love mean?” Their answers vary from the amusing to the profound. Love is when a girl puts on perfume and a boy puts on shaving cologne and they go out and smell each other. Love is when you go out to eat and give somebody most of your ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:38-39

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Epilogue

Contributed by Chris Talton on Oct 27, 2003

based on 323 ratings

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Greatness with God is not measured by the same standards as men measure greatness.

Sept. 28, 2003 Esther 10 “Epilogue” INTRODUCTION His name is Muhammed Ali, and they call him “The Greatest.” With good reason. As an amateur, he had 108 boxing bouts. Because of his wins in those fights, he gained 6 Kentucky Golden Gloves championships, two National Golden Gloves ...read more

Scripture: Esther 10:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

The Cost Of A Christ-Centered Life

Contributed by Tony Searles on Nov 3, 2003

based on 28 ratings

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Salvation is a free gift, it can’t be earned or deserved. However, for the Christian to live a life Centered on Christ...it will cost us something. David would not give what did not cost him anything...so what are our "costs"?

"The Cost of a Christ-Centered Life" SONG TO INTRODUCE THE MESSAGE - "Yes, Lord, Yes" Oh, how we MUST say yes! -Like Isaac’s willingness as he gave his life on the altar...we too must be willing to say YES to what God asks? Now, I know that most of us have already said yes to the Lord...being ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 24:18-25

Denomination: Other

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