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The Peter Principle

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 7, 2001

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Peter’s character flaw was "I can do all things." Until he knew to place his life totally in Christ’s hands, he was the embodiment of the Peter Principle.

OPEN: I recently heard a radio announcer tell about a man who went through a drive up at a KFC restaurant. He ordered about $6 worth of food and then pulled up to give his money to the teller. He handed her a $200 bill. It had President George Bush’s picture on the front and on the back was a ...read more

Scripture: John 1:40-42

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Dealing With Forgiveness Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Jul 3, 2001

based on 390 ratings

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The story of Joseph gives us a model for forgiveness!

“When Life is the Pits” A Study of the Life of Joseph Sermon # 9 “Dealing With Forgiveness!” Genesis 45:1-20 “Simon Wiesenthal lost 89 relatives in Hitler’s death camps. He has devoted his life to finding Nazi ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 45:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

New Purpose Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Nov 13, 2000

based on 74 ratings

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Serving God even when it

I guess we all know the difference between a pessimist and an optimist. A pessimist is someone who describes a glass as half empty while an optimist sees it as half full. A pessimist is someone who, on your birthday, will say: "May your day be better than it probably will be!" Some people are born ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-20

Denomination: Anglican

Holy Addiction!

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Mar 2, 2001

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An exhortation to holiness.

Holy Addiction! We live in an addicted society. There are more types of addictions than you can imagine and a hundred books for each to tell you how to overcome them. Things that the Scriptures call sin and lusts of the flesh are now diseases or addictions that one cannot help doing and must be ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:13-15, 1 Corinthians 16:15-16

Denomination: Baptist

I Want To Know Christ!

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jul 2, 2002

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We go through many experiences in life - victories & defeats, troubles & trials, problems & heartaches. But every time we turn a corner there is Christ, & we get to know Him better as we rub shoulders with Him & experience His power in our life.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN CHURCH BROWNSVILLE, TX In writing to the Christians at Philippi the apostle Paul makes some amazing statements. Listen as I read what he wrote in Philippians 3:7-11. “But whatever was to my profit I now consider loss for the sake of Christ. What ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Burden Of The Bondwoman

Contributed by Cleavon Matthews Sr. on Jan 26, 2007

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Our burdens often give birth to our blessings.

THE BURDEN OF THE BONDWOMAN Genesis 21:8-21 By Cleavon Matthews January 25, 2007 INTRODUCTION It was a celebratory occasion. It was a time of laughter, delight, and merriment. Abraham made a great feast. Isaac was weaned. He escaped the danger of infantile fatality. There was undoubtedly ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 21:8-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Doubting God Series

Contributed by Greg Hanson on Feb 19, 2007

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This message looks at five things that cause people to become disillusioned with God. Part 3 of a series inspired by Philip Yancey’s book "Disappointment with God."

Is God real? Does He care? Is He even there? Is He there for me? All questions sincere people ask all the time. Why? Because they’ve experienced heartache. They’ve been disappointed. They’ve been disillusioned. What do I mean when I say disillusioned? I’m talking about you having certain negative ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-4

Denomination: Wesleyan

Healing

Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Dec 19, 2006

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To remind us of the ways God heals and the importance of the healing ministry of the church, particularly prayer ministry.

1. God is the Healer (Great Physician) - God desires to bring healing and wholeness because he is the Healer. Many of you are probably familiar with the story of the Exodus when God delivered the Israelite people from slavery. They fled from Egypt and with the Egyptian army at their back they ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:38-41, Luke 4:40-42

Denomination: Methodist

The First Melancholy Christmas

Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Dec 22, 2006

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The Christmas season is a difficult time for some to celebrate when they have suffered tragedy during the year. That first Christmas also had their share of tragedies.

Matthew 2:13-23 The First Melancholy Christmas Introduction – I Heard the Bells Henry Wadsworth Longfellow was filled with sorrow at the tragic death of his wife in a fire in 1861. The Civil War broke out that same year and it seemed this was an additional punishment. Two years later, Longfellow ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-23

Denomination: Baptist

Love Came Down At Christmas

Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Jan 5, 2007

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Christmas shows God’s love as He came down in human form to be like us and save us from sin and death.

Illustration – A year or so ago Amy and I had just gone to bed, and the house was silent, and after a little while there was a noise which sounded like faint scratching on the wood floors. I was nice and cozy in bed and so I didn’t do anything about it, and by the next morning I had forgotten all ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Methodist

Growing The Family

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 21, 2006

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From the life of Christ we learn how to grow a church family. 1- the method 2- the motivation 3- the means

INTRO.- ILL.- A father who didn’t exactly resemble Atlas or perhaps Samson said, “My little girl was sitting on my lap facing a mirror. After gazing intently at her reflection for some minutes, she said, ‘Daddy, did God make you?’ “’He sure did,’ I told her. “’And did He make me too?’ she asked. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35-38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Does God Have Feelings?

Contributed by Tony Grant on Oct 17, 2005

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The God of the Bible is a God of feelings. God is angry at our sins; God is in tears when he gives up an unrepentant sinner to hell.

Does God have Feelings? Hosea, 11:8 06/12/05 2410 words 8 How can I give you up, Ephraim? How can I hand you over, O Israel? How can I make you like Admah? How can I treat you like Zeboiim? My heart recoils within me; my compassion grows warm and tender. Last Sabbath, Rev. Billy Barron delivered ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 11:8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Sin's Scars

Contributed by David Rogers on Nov 6, 2006

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A sermon on the dangers of flirting with sin

Sin’s Scars Matthew 5:8-5:8 INTRO: Attitude of Oh well, No big deal! 1. Have you ever heard anybody choosing to sin and then say, “I’ll just ask God to forgive me a. Man enjoys sin, We rationalize or excuse sin as not a problem 2. We ALL must have: a clear view of what sin is and its destructive ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:8

Denomination: Baptist

Join The Team: Togetherness

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 29, 2005

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How good and how pleasant for brethren to dwell together in Unity. Come be "WITH ME!"

TOGETHERNESS? JOIN THE TEAM By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I do this as a two part series. I once was young, and now I am old, and I find great peace and consolation in a simple thought, "WITH." I love it when my wife is "with me." We can be in the same car and not be with each ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 133:1-3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What Tree Are You Eating The Fruit Thereof

Contributed by Kenneth Jarman on Apr 16, 2005

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Since the first deception in the garden of Eden the devil has been trying to intice us with the fruit of his lies. But we can resist when we make Jesus our Lord and Savour

WHAT TREE ARE YOU EATING THE FRUIT THEREOF? Gen, 2:9--- And out of the ground made the Lord God to grow every tree that is pleasant to the sight, and good for food; the tree of life also in the midst of the garden, and the tree of knowledge of good and evil. Let us pray; Father, we thank you for ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

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