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The "In Thing"

Contributed by Ron Hicks on Jun 29, 2007

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Can Christianity be trendy? Absolutely! It’s faddish, popular, and contemporary. But if its not real to you, it will eventually cease to gratify and feed your curiosity, then you will find something else that will. Hell will be full of trendies.

THE “IN THING” Matt 15:8 This people draweth nigh unto me with their mouth, and honoureth me with their lips; but their heart is far from me. The worldview of Christianity is that it is controlling, a needless waste of time and a money consumer, restrictive, intolerant, and maybe even cliquish ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Hope Is In Bloom Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Apr 18, 2006

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Easter morning sermon on the hope that Jesus gives us. Also the start of a series on the Resurrection.

1 Peter 1:3-4 – Hope is in Bloom Let’s read our passage for today, 1 Peter 1:3-4, paying close attention to the idea of life in v3. As I was preparing for this message last week, I was thinking about this Easter lily that I bought Michelle. We both love these flowers. They are really ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-4

Denomination: Baptist

#1 – What We Can Learn From The Magi Series

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Feb 14, 2007

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A lesson about who and how God leads.

Lessons of the Christmas Story #1 – What We Can Learn from the Magi Matthew 2:1-12 December 10, 2006 (Idea for this message from AboutSunday.com) Introduction Before I get into the message, I just wanted to explain the bulletin insert. Obviously it’s not the usual note-taking guide I’ve given ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Wesleyan

Instructions For Living

Contributed by Greg Hanson on Feb 19, 2007

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Three basics for living the Christian life from the Book of James - Be Teachable, Live a moral life, and embrace the Word of God.

I’ve got to be honest with you -- I hate following instructions. If at all possible, I’d rather try to figure things out for myself than look at an instruction manual. I think it’s a guy thing. But it’s true. And it doesn’t really matter what it is. It can be setting the clock on the VCR, figuring ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-27

Denomination: Wesleyan

Growing Smaller Series

Contributed by Bobby Daniel on Jan 26, 2008

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Sermon 3 in 5 part series for start of 2008. A topical sermon on the importance of small group Bible studies.

Intro: Anyone know what this is? Show body ball. Explain use of it, full body workout with attention on core. Why is core so important? • Strengthens your back • Balance • Posture Basically, when your core grows smaller…you can grow stronger. As a local church, a body of born again believers…if ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 27:17

Denomination: Baptist

No Time For Romance

Contributed by Davon Huss on Feb 16, 2005

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A sermon on marriage right before Valentines Day. (Portions taken from Terry MaCabe and Steven Slack from Lookout Magazine http://www.lookoutmag.com/)

Sermon for 2/13/2005 No Time for Romance Introduction: Gail Ann Dorsey- No Time No time for talking, no time for walking, not time for loving you, Baby, I’ve got a lot on my mind. So much to do and too little time I got a lot on my mind, and I wish I knew where to draw the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Be My Valentine

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Feb 17, 2005

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John 3:16 is a valenting from God. Sometimes we we let our love be take fro granted.

Be My Valentine John 3:16 I was thinking about Love this week. I had many occasions that brought the subject to my mind. Keylee was baking a cake for class for a valentine party of sorts. Jason purchased a heart shaped box of chocolates and has other plans lined up that will probably involve ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Congregational

Depression

Contributed by Jim Twamley on Mar 25, 2003

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Depression is one of the most common psychological problems, affecting nearly everyone through either personal experience or through depression in a family member. Each year over 17 million American adults experience a period of clinical depression.

(Slide #1) Job 30:16-17 16 "And now my heart is broken. Depression haunts my days. 17 My weary nights are filled with pain as though something were relentlessly gnawing at my bones. NLT (Slide #2) Job 30:25-28 26 So I looked for good, but evil came instead. I waited for the light, but darkness ...read more

Scripture: Job 30:16-17, Psalm 42:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Craving Evil And The Lottery

Contributed by Greg Nance on Oct 12, 2002

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Israel’s history helps us understand the dangers of sinful patterns today. Craving evil is a root that bears bad fruit. Only the cross can deliver us.

Bill Cosby once said, “I’m proud to be an American, because an American can eat anything on the face of this earth, as long as he has two pieces of bread.” As Paul approaches eating meat offered to idols here in chapter 10, he gets a running start by pointing to ancient Israel’s history. For our ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:9-19, 1 Corinthians 10:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Best Gift Series

Contributed by William Huegel on Dec 30, 2005

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Christmas is a time of gift giving. Our giving is symbolic of the best gift - the gift of a Savior.

Christmas Eve Service “The Best Gift” Romans 6:23 Dec. 24, 2005 Rev. Wm. A. Huegel Wallingford FBC “For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.” Romans 6:23 He came to that which was his own, but his own did not receive Him. Yet to all who received ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:23-24

Denomination: Baptist

A 2005 Spiritual Workout

Contributed by Glenn Newton on Jan 11, 2005

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Some practical ideas on how to stay Spiritually fit.

“No discipline seems pleasant at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it produces a harvest of righteousness and peace for those who have been trained by it. HEB 12:12 Therefore, strengthen your feeble arms and weak knees. 13 "Make level paths for your feet," so that the lame may not ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:11-13

Denomination: Nazarene

Exposing The Da Vinci Code, Pt. 2

Contributed by Dave Kinney on Jan 17, 2005

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Find out how well the four gospels hold up against the so called "Gnostic Gospels". Learn just how unreliable the information in the "The Da Vinci Code" really is!

Exposing The Da Vinci Code, Pt. 2 Galatians 1:6-9 Notice 5 Points About Paul’s Teaching: · The Formation of This Other Gospel. Vs. 6a “Soon” “Soon” = not much time after Paul had preached the gospel of Jesus to these Judaizers, the forsaking of Paul’s teaching. · The Diversion of This Other ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:6-9

Denomination: Baptist

How Are You Building Your Life?

Contributed by Jay Robison on Mar 5, 2008

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This sermon deals with recognizing that the sun does not always shine, but God will build our lives to stand the tests of time.

I have used sermoncentral as one of the many resources in preparing this message. HOW ARE YOU AT BUILDING YOUR LIFE? June 10, 2007 Jay Davis Robison MATTHEW 7:24-29 It was just over 38 years ago that an arsonist burned church to ground Wedding had happened here night before, youth on lock ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-29

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Guidance: Fleeces And Confirming Signs

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Sep 13, 2010

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A message about fleeces and confirming signs. When they can be used, when they can't. Pitfalls with and benefits of.

Making Decisions; Fleeces and Confirming Signs Advertising can be defined as psychological warfare waged on the consuming public by advertisers who are attempting to influence and manipulate our purchasing decisions. And it works. In college in a psych class, I read one example that the day after ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 24:1-27

Denomination: Pentecostal

Minding The Times: An Exposition On Postmodernism, Part 1

Contributed by Frederick Meekins on May 29, 2009

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Minding The Times: An Exposition On Postmodernism, Part 1

One might say the future is here --- and we might want to send it back for a refund. Having waited years and wondering at times whether mankind would even survive to see the day, the world now finds itself on the other side of a new millennium. In some ways, it is everything optimistic futurists ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:1

Denomination: Independent/Bible

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