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Are You Ready For The Tough Times? Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Aug 28, 2007

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This is the first in a series of 4 messages from the book of Job.

“ARE YOU READY FOR THE TOUGH TIMES? Job 1:6-22 (Begin series – “Life is Tough – God is Good”) INTRO – What is your definition of a tough time? The toughest thing you could think of possibly going through? Well, guess what? That very thing could happen to you. When I went to seminary at New ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:6-22

Denomination: Baptist

Using What God Has Given

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Aug 29, 2007

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Jesus told this parable to remind us that what we have is not ours. God has given us gifts and they are what we can handle. We must invest and use them. A day of accountability will come.

1 Peter 4:10: “Each one should use whatever gift he has received to serve others, faithfully administering God’s grace in its various forms.” It is not too difficult to identify the talents we have. • Some are good at music, some good at drawing, cooking, writing… • After a short period of time, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Sin Can Never Deliver What It Promises Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Sep 17, 2007

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This is the final message in a series from the book of Lamentations.

Our culture is perhaps the most unique culture to ever exist on the earth. Our mindset is unlike any other in history. We live in what is called a “Post Modern” world. When Pontus Pilate asked Jesus, “What is truth?” He could never have known that he was echoing the sentiment of an entire culture. ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 5:1-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Listening For Leadership Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 6, 2003

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Our view of leadership is that it is aggressive, know-it-all. But in reality it is bearing witness to God’s power, not our own; and leaders are qualified to be leaders by what they do NOT know.

Do you know the story of the woman who liked to sit for an hour or so every evening at her front window? She would just sit, looking at the traffic racing by. After the children had been coached through their homework, after her husband had been reminded about the jobs on his "To do" list; after ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 19:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Abraham: Family

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Jan 11, 2005

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The importance of family as seen in the life of Abraham

Intro: We have just sung “Bind us Together”, and often we are anything but bound together: in the church, and in our families. We have spent some time this morning praying for our families, and I encourage you to continue to pray for your family and the families of the church throughout this ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 24:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Ultimate Forgivness Series

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Apr 27, 2008

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God offers us ultimate forgivness.

Ultimate Forgiveness This morning we are starting a series which will last for a total of 5 weeks. It’s appropriate that we start this series on Easter, because without the resurrection, there would be no ultimate forgiveness. There would be no opportunity for you and I to receive forgiveness ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24

Denomination: Congregational

Faith It Out 'til You Figure It Out!

Contributed by Daniel Harman on Mar 28, 2008

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Holding on to your faith in God in the face of Disappointments, Discouragement & Difficulties

Title (reaffirm / remind congregation through out) : FAITH IT OUT ’TIL YOU FIGURE IT OUT! Theme: Holding on to your faith in God in the face of Disappointments, Discouragement & Difficulties (adversities) We all get times of difficulties, discouragement & disappointments – maybe you have ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:12-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Is Moving Here

Contributed by Brian La Croix on May 18, 2008

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A "state of the Church" message about what God is doing here at AWC and what we hope to see Him do in the future.

God is Moving Here! A “State of the Church” Message About What God is Doing at AWC and What We Hope to See in the Future. Proverbs 16:3 May 18, 2008 Introduction This won’t be like the messages I normally give. As the message and sub-title indicate, this will be a “state of the church” ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:3

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Spirit Within Series

Contributed by A. David Hart on May 22, 2008

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To allow the reader to witness the help that the Spirit renders on our behave.

THE SPIRIT WITHIN Romans 8:26, 27 Our text bring to life the blessed effects of the Holy Spirit. I’m sure that many of you have heard and I can truly say that I have not only heard, but I’ve also preached on the blessing of being filled with the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:26-27

Denomination: Baptist

Aiming The Arrows

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on May 22, 2008

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Children, like arrows, must be carefully aimed if they are to hit the target.

Aim the Arrows! Psalms 127:3-5 Ephesians 4:29 What is a child? Someone defined a child as an angel whose wings grow shorter as their legs grow longer. Remember our Theme Scripture: As arrows in the hand of a mighty man; so are children of the youth. As I said last week: Arrows are weapons of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:3-5

Denomination: Baptist

God Is Everything You Need Him To Be

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Apr 13, 2008

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God’s provision is sufficient to cover any need we have. We access His answers by our faith.

Valley Grove Assembly of God May 4. 2008 “God is Everything You Need Him to Be” Exodus 3:13-22 INTRODUCTION: I would like you to think about the things that you worry about the most. It could be anything that causes you a lot of concern throughout the day or night. What things raise your ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:14-22

Denomination: Methodist

A Five Star Church (Living Up To Our Calling)

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Apr 14, 2008

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It takes a lot to become a five star restaurant... it takes a lot to become a five star church (based on the 5 points of Acts 2)

Acts 2:42-47 The Fellowship of the Believers They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. Everyone was filled with awe, and many wonders and miraculous signs were done by the apostles. All the believers were together and had ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Relating To God Through Spiritual Gifts Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Sep 20, 2007

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Using the gifts God has given us can draw us closer to Him.

How to have a personal Relationship with Jesus Christ August 19, 2007 Relating to God through Spiritual Gifts Introduction: Over the past few months we’ve been doing this series called. “How To Have a Personal Relationship With Jesus.” We’ve looked at how to start the relationship; how to talk to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-11

Denomination: *other

It's Time For A New Reformation

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Oct 24, 2007

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A sermon for Reformation Sunday, which is celebrated in the Lutheran Church to remember the contributions of the Church’s reformers.

Reformation Sunday, October 28, 2007 Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, you have, through the ages, revealed your word to us through the Scriptures. You sent your Son among us, as your incarnate Word, who ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:19-28

Denomination: Lutheran

The Wounds Endure (A Sermon On John 20:19-29)

Contributed by David Smith on Oct 27, 2007

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There is a mystery in the suffering of Jesus - we know that. His wounds are special, because they are Godxs wounds for us! We know that Jesusx wounds are deeply tied to His

We’re in John Chapter 20 today - revisiting the story of ’doubting Thomas’. This is a familiar story. We have it read to us in church every year, though I’m not entirely sure why that is. As most of you probably know, we in the Anglican church work on a three year lectionary, which means that we ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-29

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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