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Trial By Fire

Contributed by Bradley Boydston on Aug 17, 2002

based on 150 ratings

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God is in control – even during crises. Therefore he is worthy of our trust – even during crisis.

- - - - - All scripture is from the New Living Translation - - - - - 1. Read the story of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego using a preschool story book That in a nutshell is it. And other than the fact that the pictures are great – one of the reasons I like the way that this book tells the story ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:1-30

Denomination: *other

Raising The Righteousness Bar Series

Contributed by Matthew Rogers on Apr 8, 2002

based on 220 ratings

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Jesus looked at the righteousness of those considered to be very religious in his day. Then he raised the bar to a level most would have considered impossible.

Understanding the Kingdom - Part 5 3-25-01 INTRODUCTION In Jr. High, as part of my school’s track and field team, it was tough for me to find a field event. I tried them all, except pole vault (only b/c I couldn’t get in the air). No good at any of them. I could run at one speed for a long ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Test Of Authenticy

Contributed by Karl Eckhoff on Apr 29, 2002

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Jesus helps his listeners to identify faithful shepherds of His Word and how they can know they are true sheep of His pasture.

Easter 4 A A Test of Authenticity John 10:1-10 04/21/02 You wouldn’t think it would be all that difficult. Loading a computer program onto your computer these days is usually as simple as placing the CD in the computer and following the simple instructions on the screen. But this is not ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

God Has A Plan For You

Contributed by Steven Pace on Feb 8, 2003

based on 127 ratings

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God has a plan for your life. He love you and is not mad at you. He knows your strength and your weakness and will fill in were your fall short. Sermon uses two piano illistrations.

God Has a Plan for You! Jeremiah 29:11-13 We are encouraged by a leader who stirs us to move ahead, someone who believes we can do the task and is willing work with us all the way. We love working for bosses like that. We love to follow leaders who have faith in us. Who will give us the room to ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11-13, John 14:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Genesis 3 As A Response To Suffering

Contributed by David Petticrew on Mar 4, 2003

based on 9 ratings

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A look at suffering as the result of sin, which arises from free will which is necessary for true love, in the light of Genesis 3.

Introduction Adam was walking around the Garden of Eden feeling very lonely, so God asked him, "What is wrong with you?" Adam said he didn’t have anyone to talk to. God said he was going to give him a companion and it would be a woman. He said, "This person will cook for you and wash your clothes; ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-24, 1 Corinthians 8:18-27

Denomination: Holiness

God's Children - That Is What We Are!

Contributed by Charles Degner on May 2, 2003

based on 64 ratings

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We wonder in awe every day that God has made us his children, and strive to become more and more like what we already are!

1 John 3:1-3 How great is the love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! And that is what we are! The reason the world does not know us is that it did not know him. 2 Dear friends, now we are children of God, and what we will be has not yet been made known. But ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-3, John 1:1-3

Denomination: Lutheran

Weakness Or Power Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on May 31, 2003

based on 94 ratings

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Be faithful, stick to what’s been revealed to us in God’s Word and rely on God’s power to bring the growth.

There’s an old Indian Fable I heard recently. A water bearer had two large water pots which he carried on either end of a pole slung across his shoulders. One of the pots had a crack in it, so every day as he carried water to his master’s house he arrived with one full pot and one only half full. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-21

Denomination: Anglican

Jesus Gives Rest

Contributed by Edward Frey on Jul 1, 2002

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We find true rest from guilt and fear in our Savior’s faithful love

How tired are you? Recent studies have shown that the average American doesn’t get nearly enough sleep. Employers are concerned about this. As a result, some workplaces are actually encouraging their employees to take brief naps after lunch, so they can be more productive in the late afternoon ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:25-30

Denomination: Lutheran

The Real Small Group Leader Series

Contributed by Jim Luthy on Nov 29, 2001

based on 29 ratings

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Jesus longs to be present as the center of our gatherings, just as he promised, to be light and to give life.

The Real Small Group Leader Pastor Jim Luthy Last week, I mentioned the optimum group size was probably between 2-12 people. That being said, I’m sure any of you who have worked with a group of others would agree there are times when it seems the optimum group size is one. Working with others ...read more

Scripture: John 3:26-30, Ephesians 3:16-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Three Key Bible Revelations"

Contributed by Sterling Franklin on Jan 3, 2002

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Three Wonderful things the Word of God - the Bible - shows us about the attributes God and how to live life His Way.

"Three Key Bible Revelations" By Sterling Franklin 2 Timothy 3:16-17 16 All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: 17 That the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:15-17, Psalm 119:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When God's Goodness Is Eclipsed

Contributed by Jason Patrick on Jan 12, 2002

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One struggle of the Christian life is to maintain hope in the goodness of God. Christmas promises us that God is good even in the midst of the most adverse circumstances.

When God’s Goodness is Eclipsed / Matthew 2:13-23 Christmastide, Year A; Downsville Baptist Church; 30 December 2001 Phyllis was a 25 year old mother of a 6 month old little baby boy named, Jeremy. Phyllis and her husband, Oliver, a animal skin tanner in Bethlehem were happy parents. Phyllis ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-23

Denomination: Baptist

Truths That Empower Living

Contributed by Dana Chau on Mar 18, 2002

based on 76 ratings

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Learn how God’s love, approval and perfecting work empower His children for living.

There was a time when I worked with the youth of this church. My favorite line was, "Don’t worry about what you cannot do; do what you can." These were words intended to empower the youth to live productively. This morning, God’s Word has some truths that will empower us to live productively, ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-3

Denomination: *other

Living Water Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Nov 3, 2002

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The woman at the well helps us learn about our need for the living water of CHrist.

First Baptist Church October 6, 2002 Living Water John 4:1-42 Have you ever tried to draw a picture of what a character from the Bible looks like? If you have the artistic ability that I do, you’d end up with stick people. For the next couple of moments, I want you to paint a mental picture or ...read more

Scripture: John 4:3-42

Denomination: Baptist

A Life-Giving Death Series

Contributed by Damien Spikereit on Mar 2, 2001

based on 148 ratings

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Jesus died so that we could live.

- In Great Britain, there is a service provided to the people of England called "The Alibi Agency." Ever heard of it? Well if you haven’t, let me read to you their purpose for existence. "We offer a Service which can help to protect your loved ones from undue anxiety, and help to ensure the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 21:1-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christmas Without Christ Is Meaningless

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Dec 6, 2000

based on 117 ratings

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Christmas without Christ is a contradiction in terms but the antidote is to hear the Word of the Angel and the Worship of the Heavenly Choir, to follow the Witness of the hepherds and ponder the Wonder of Mary.

Many of us have had more Christmases than we care to remember! We half dread it’s coming because of the superficial spirit brought on by the build up of publicity to enter into the spirit of the festive season. The business world, it has to be said, with an eye on the cash till, seizes upon the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Baptist

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