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The Greenhouse Of Sin

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Aug 11, 2004

based on 16 ratings

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We need to learn, like David did, the awful price of sin. But even greater than it’s power is the power of Jesus Christ to forgive.

Passage: 2 Samuel 11 Intro: The TV shows we watch laugh at sin 1. sin is the biggest joke in the American culture. 2. we are a strangely hypocritical society, on one hand decrying the promiscuity and drug addiction of our youth, while at the same time promoting these very things in the media. 3. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 11:1-21

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Winning With People: Do For Others What They Cannot Do For Themselves Series

Contributed by John Maxwell on Aug 10, 2006

based on 74 ratings

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Too often, we don’t do more for others because we just don’t believe it will make much difference. We’re just adding a “drop in the bucket” we say. Joseph may have had no idea how much he was changing history—but I’m glad he chose to risk and offer what

“Do for Others What They Cannot Do for Themselves” GENESIS 41 Joseph and Pharaoh Joseph was an inmate, until Pharaoh needed what he had to offer. Joseph moved from prisoner to prime minister in Egypt because he did for Pharaoh what the leader could not do for himself. His gift made him ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 41:1-57

Denomination: Wesleyan

My Mouth And I

Contributed by David Wilson on Sep 7, 2006

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A Bible Study which demonstrates that we ARE responsible for our speech because what we say comes from who we are! The purpose is to remind believers of the need to control their attitudes AND their speech!

Grant Avenue Baptist Church 2215 Grant Avenue Redondo Beach, CA 90278 (310) 376-7890 Pastor David Wilson Pastor’s Cell Phone (310)213-4586 My Mouth and I I’m certain that you have had the sad experience of saying something and then immediately responding to your own words by saying, "I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:18

Denomination: Baptist

No Deposit, No Return

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on May 7, 2006

based on 79 ratings

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investing your life for God

Intro: at the beach retreat we all sat on the beach looking at the waves crashing on the shore. Ecclesiastes 11:1 came into my mind, that if you cast your bread on the water it will return after many days. It was like God spoke to me about life, investments we make, and God’s reward system as each ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 11:1-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Enemy Within: Fatigue Series

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Jan 15, 2007

based on 4 ratings

| 4,277 views

The Christian can sleep better if he has learned sleep comes from God, has learned to trust God, and has learned Life’s real meaning.

The Enemy Within _Fatigue. Psalm 127:1, 2 INTRO.: How often have we heard someone say, “I was just too tired to get up and go to Sunday School?” or, “I work so hard all week, I’m just worn out by Sunday.” This kind of fatigue is an enemy of spirituality. ILLUS.: Joke about sleeping in Church ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Model Prayer

Contributed by Ed Wood on May 26, 2007

based on 6 ratings

| 3,060 views

A message on prayer.

THE MODEL PRAYER Matthew 6:9-12 INTRO: One day, our daughter Sarah wanted to write a note to her teacher. As she sat down with pencil in hand, she turned and said, “I don’t know what to say.” She really did know what she wanted to say. She just did not know how to say it. So it was when the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-12

Denomination: Baptist

Bible Memorization: How Can I Get God's Word Deeper Into My Heart?

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Oct 23, 2006

based on 20 ratings

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This message deals with the goal of Bible memorization, the results, the excuses, and a few steps to begin pursuing it.

- There are times in our daily lives where we wonder about the right way to respond to situations, problems, temptations. We wonder about the right words to say. Whether it’s a temptation or an opportunity, we wonder about how to deal with it. - What if there was a way to get God’s Word deeper ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:10-11

Denomination: Baptist

How To Deal With Negativity Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Oct 30, 2006

based on 64 ratings

| 31,863 views

This sermon deals with negativity in the Christian’s life. There are three affects that negativity has on a person.

How to Deal with Negativity This morning I want to talk with you about a destructive behavior that is not mentioned much in churches. I’m not going to talk about lying, stealing, or cheating. What I do want to talk about is negativity. The first scripture I’ll be looking at is Proverbs 10 ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 10:11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Keys To Greatness

Contributed by Peter Balogun on Nov 23, 2004

based on 100 ratings

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Greatness is not a promise, it is a covenant. God has destined every beliiever to be great, you inclusive. This sermons opens your eyes to the keys that unlock greatness. God bless you as you read through and apply these principles.

THE KEYS TO GREATNESS The kingdom of God is principle based. The blessings of God are kept a secret from everybody. They are concealed and it takes people with insight to find them out. “For unto you it is given to know the secrets of the kingdom of God” Luke 8:10 “It is the glory of God to ...read more

Scripture: 3 John 1:2

Denomination: Pentecostal

To Speak With Grace

Contributed by Jim Parisi on Jun 17, 2002

based on 61 ratings

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The Lord’s influence upon our hearts and its reflection in our life. We need to speak with grace.

To Speak With Grace 4/14/02 HHM JIM PARISI 1 (Col 4:6) "Let your speech be always with grace, seasoned with salt, that ye may know how ye ought to answer every man." The phrase, "always with grace" means graciousness. It also has the idea of the Lord’s influence upon our hearts and its ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Get Up, A Sense Of Urgency

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 8, 2002

based on 55 ratings

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Laziness and Apathy are destroying our foundations, we must arise and attack.

Develop a Sense of Urgency by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com In our daily walk with Jesus, it is very easy to lose our sense of URGENCY, a spirit of gradualness slowly slips our heart into an idle, aimless drifting into trivial pursuit, while the weightier things go unguarded. ...read more

Scripture: James 1:25-26, Hebrews 10:25

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Characteristics Of The Proverb Mother Series

Contributed by Charles Mallory on May 6, 2001

based on 144 ratings

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A message perfect for Mother’s day to encourage women with the seven godly characteristics of purity, trustworthiness, committment, diligence, optimism, compassion, and dignity.

SUCCESS - HOW DO WE REALLY DEFINE IT TODAY? THE WORLD HAS ESTABLISHED VARIOUS METHODS FOR US SO THAT WE CAN "CHART" OR KEEP TRACK OF OUR PROGRESS TOWARDS ACHIEVING WHAT WOULD BE CONSIDERED TO BE A SUCCESSFUL LIFE. SOME OF THOSE METHODS THE WORLD GIVES US TO USE TO CHART OUR PROGRESS ARE THE JOB’S ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:10-31

Denomination: Free Methodist

Blue Angel Series

Contributed by Bradley Boydston on Dec 8, 2001

based on 23 ratings

| 2,992 views

Christmas Eve parable/sermon about an angel in waiting.

Now, you may think that angels never get the blues. It’s not true, of course. Kadel was feeling pretty glum about being the only one left in Angel Hall...You know, the place where the angels go to wait for their assignments. Actually, Kadel’s shift started out with great excitement. As soon as ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:2, Luke 2:8-14

Denomination: *other

8 Steps To Breakthrough

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Oct 28, 2003

based on 135 ratings

| 72,094 views

The circumstances are different for all of us but the principles never change, what worked in the bible will work for us if we will act on them

“8 Steps To Breakthrough” As we enter into the spiritual realm God has promised us we must be prepared for confrontation. There is no progress without resistance: Jericho was a fortress city, It was the symbol of the Enemy’s strength and Power It was made up of Men and women wholly ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 6:1-13, Joshua 5:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Accursed Thing

Contributed by Anthony Smith on Nov 16, 2003

based on 17 ratings

| 12,464 views

Has the riches of this life become your God and master, is the Accursed thing ruleing your life?

Are you keeping yourself away from the Accursed Thing? Joshua 6:17-18 ,And the city shall be accursed, even it and all that are therein.....and ye, in any wise keep yourself from the accursed thing, lest ye make yourself accursed..... ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 6:17-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

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