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Set Phasers To Grin And Bare It

Contributed by Matthew Blau on Apr 10, 2008

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There will always be people who reject the Gospel. But we must never let the rejection from fulfilling the great commission!

Set Phasers to Grin and Bare It We are not a very forgiving people anymore. We don’t want to get mad. We want to get even. This past week on the news, I saw a video of a teen beating up another. They had lured the young woman by inviting her to a party. When she got arrived they proceeded to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:19-25

Denomination: Methodist

A Revolutionary Request, Pt. 1

Contributed by Dave Kinney on Apr 12, 2008

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The prayer of Jabez has touch millions of lives over the last several years. It is a prayer that has inspired my ministry and encourage me during uncertain times. This is a ministry changing and life changing prayer! Be sure to listen to this sermon!

The prayer of Jabez has touch millions of lives over the last several years. It is a prayer that has inspired my ministry and encouraged me during uncertain times. This is a ministry changing and life changing prayer! It’s a revolutionary request! Be sure to listen to this sermon preached to my ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

"Building Bridges" Series

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Apr 16, 2008

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This sermon begins with the building of the suspension bridge across the Niagara River by James Roebling. I then pick up the theme of the spiritually lost who followed Cain to Enochville Only God could build a bridge for lost humanity. He did it through

In Jesus Holy Name April 20,2008 Easter IV Series: O.T. Challenges Redeemer Genesis 4:25-26 “Building Bridges” This is the fourth message in our series: O.T. Challenges. In Genesis chapters 1-3 we saw Adam and Eve sharing a life of perfect love and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:25-26

Denomination: Lutheran

What Do We Learn From Jesus' Prayer?

Contributed by Troy Borst on Apr 17, 2008

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Jesus is also in quite a difficult situation. How did He handle it? How did He pray? We can learn from Jesus’ example of how we should pray in difficult, hard, and emotional wrenching times.

What Can We Learn from Jesus’ Prayer? Matthew 26:36-46 ILLUSTRATION… Children’s Prayers http://www.bible.org/illus.php?topic_id=1145 Dear God: Please send a new baby for Mommy. The new baby you sent last week cries too much. - Debbie, 7 Dear God: Who did you make smarter? Boys or girls? My sister ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:36-46

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Christmas Tree God Decorated

Contributed by Arliss Beavers on Dec 29, 2007

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Gods tree had all the makings of a Christmas tree. A tree, an ornament, light, a gift underneath.

12-26-07 The Christmas Tree that God Decorated What does it requie to be a Christmas tree? 1. A tree. 2. An ornament 3. Lights 4. one or more gifts at the bottom (most USA standards) Fact #1: Christ was crucified on a tree Fact # 2: Christ was born in a manger as our gift for salvation. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9

Denomination: Church Of God

Personality Of An Evangelist Series

Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Dec 29, 2007

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We are all called to spread the good news , wherever we are placed,(our workplace, our neghborhood, our family, our freids circle etc). We all are evangelists in that aspect. Do we have the right "personality" for Evangelism

Personality of an Evangelist One Sunday morning, the pastor noticed little Alex was staring up at the large plaque that hung in the foyer of the church. The plaque was covered with names, and small national flags were mounted on either side of it. The seven-year-old had been staring at the plaque ...read more

Scripture: John 15:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Go, Don't Stay

Contributed by Joseph Neil Adams on Dec 31, 2007

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Evangelism - not about inviting peeople to our events but about us going to meet teh people where they are.

Matthew 28:16-20 Ephesians 3:14-21 Each & every one of us who seeks to be a follower, a disciple of Jesus is called to be about what the Methodist Church calls our calling, which is: 1. Worship – within the local Church & regularly partaking of Holy Communion & being personally at prayer ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Methodist

Addicted To Jesus

Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Dec 31, 2007

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THere is blessing is ministry.

Addicted to Jesus 1Co 16:13 Watch ye, stand fast in the faith, quit you like men, be strong. 1Co 16:14 Let all your things be done with charity. 1Co 16:15 I beseech you, brethren, ye (know the house of Stephanas, that it is the firstfruits of Achaia, and that they have addicted themselves to the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:13-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Prayer A Why When How Introduction

Contributed by Joseph Neil Adams on Jan 3, 2008

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A simple introduction to prayer for a Church that didn’t pray together

Genesis 18:23-33 Luke 11:1-13 You know I hear more comments about how difficult it is to pray or how confusing it is that God sometimes seems to answer and other times doesn’t or how God doesn’t really hear us or how nothing really changes because of our prayers. So I figure we need some teaching ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:23-33

Denomination: Methodist

The Mighty Name Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Jan 4, 2008

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Notice these words in verse 32 - “Peter passed through all quarters.” They are going to serve as the basis for our thoughts tonight.

THE MIGHTY NAME OF JESUS ACTS 9:32-35 The passage tonight turns from the dramatic changed life of Saul to a story in the life of Peter. Since the churches had rest from persecution, the apostles began to make use of this interval of quiet to visit the different congregations in order to build ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:32-35

Denomination: Baptist

Tienes Una Misión Series

Contributed by Wilbur Madera Rivas on Jan 5, 2008

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Si has tenido un encuentro con Jesús, ya tienes una misión

Tienes una Misión Intro: Este viernes pasado en mi grupo pequeño de matrimonios, por ser la primera reunión del año nos hicimos la pregunta: “¿Por qué le damos gracias a Dios por el año pasado? Y fuimos uno por uno hablando de nuestras bendiciones. Cuando llegó mi turno, yo les dije lo que les ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

John The Baptist And Paris Hilton

Contributed by Norbert Haukenfrers on Jan 7, 2008

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Using your social capital for Jesus

Advent 4, 2007 - John 1: 19-29 When our children grow up you will___________. You can fill in the blank: No matter what you put in that blank I pretty sure that all of you pictured a better life for your children. We want to give our children every advantage. I don’t think John the Baptist’s ...read more

Scripture: John 1:19-29

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Agreeing With God

Contributed by Jim Kane on Jan 7, 2008

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The fourth in a series of four sermons entitled, ‘Prayer as a Second Language’

Slide 1 We are concluding the fourth and final sermon in this series, ‘Prayer as a Second Language’ with a look at the vital prayer of supplication. Now, I ask you what does the word, ‘supplication’ mean? It means to request or plea for something and sometimes that is done on behalf of another ...read more

Scripture: John 15:5-7

Denomination: Church Of God

The Importance Of Staying Focused

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Jan 9, 2008

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Learn the benefits of staying focused on the main job: of winning people to Christ.

Do you ever find yourself struggling to stay focused on the tasks of evangelism, missions and ministry? We sometimes get side tracked by problems, attacks and difficulties. In Acts 6 the church faced such a crisis. They were facing a division in their ranks. They remained focused. In the last verse ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Life-Shaking Prayer Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 10, 2008

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God will shake our lives in a good way, when we ask Him for courage and power to do His will.

Life-Shaking Prayer Acts 4:23-31 Intro: Peter, John, and the other believers gathered together and prayed a prayer that shook the Church. I’ve never experienced a church-quake in response to my prayers. Why do you suppose God did this for the early church? Perhaps it was God’s way of saying, “I ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-31

Denomination: Assembly Of God

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