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"We Are Not Suppose To Fit In"

Contributed by Martin & Elder Nedra Wilson on Nov 13, 2003

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We live in a world where for the most part everybody feels the pressure to fit in. This starts at a very early age. We even have 4 & 5 year olds trying to get their parents to buy the in styles.

"We are not Suppose to fit in" Matt. 5:1-2 2 Cor. 6:17-18 We live in a world where for the most part everybody feels the pressure to fit in. This starts at a very early age. We even have 4 & 5 year olds trying to get their parents to buy the in styles. On our jobs we feel the need to find ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-2, 2 Corinthians 6:17-18

Denomination: Apostolic

Unity

Contributed by Scotty Killingsworth on Nov 13, 2003

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God places the highest value on unity. There is complete unity in the Godhead. When the people of God come together in unity behind a common vision or goal it is a beautiful and powerful thing. My hope and deepest prayer is that we can become a church

This sermon was preached by Scotty L Killingsworth to the Evergreen Congregation on Sunday morning November 11, 2003. Vision Sermon on Unity Text for the sermon: Psalm 133 How good and pleasant it is when brothers live together in unity! 2 It is like precious oil poured on the head, running ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 133:1-3, Psalm 133:1

Denomination: Baptist

A Case For Seatbelts And Airbags Series

Contributed by Jeffrey Stratton on Nov 14, 2002

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Learning how to become strong for the off-road times of life from 1 Timothy.

August 31 and September 1, 2002 2 Timothy 3:1-9 A Case For Seatbelts and Air Bags How many public warnings do you think you have either seen or heard since you were a little child? I am not talking about the warnings you got from parents, grand-parents, pastors or Sunday School teachers that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

It's Time To Grow Up! Part I Series

Contributed by James May on Dec 8, 2002

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Growing spiritually mature means that we must get rid of the childishness in our hearts and grow up in Christ!

Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Fire Upon Thine Altar

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Aug 14, 2002

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This text separates those who are spiritually pretense from those who are spiritually intense. It is like the question the demon’s asked of the seven sons of Sceva, “Paul, we know, Jesus we know, but who are you?”

Fire Upon Thine Altar Leviticus 6:13 The fire shall ever be burning upon the altar; it shall never go out. The bible tells us that ... “the word of God is living and active and sharper than any two-edged sword, and piercing as far as the division of soul and spirit, of both joints and marrow, ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 6:13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Overcoming A Positive Self Image

Contributed by Tim Bond on Sep 14, 2002

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Sometimes the challenge human beings face is overcoming their own pride.

Read Text: Luke 18:9-14 It has been one of the watch words of the past 10+ years. All sorts of societal ills have been blamed on the tendency of people to consider themselves more soberly than they ought. We’ve heard the catch-phrases, low self-esteem, a poor self-image. I have heard statistics ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Virtue Of Patience (5 Of 10) Series

Contributed by Jeff Armbrester on Feb 23, 2003

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Patience is more than the ability to wait in line without getting frustrated. Patience is much deeper than waiting in the doctor’s office without getting irritated. Patience is an active endurance of opposition, not a passive resignation.

A man’s car stalled in the heavy traffic as the light turned green. All his efforts to start the engine failed, and a chorus of honking behind him made matters worse. He finally got out of his car and walked back to the first driver and said, "I’m sorry, but I can’t seem to get my car started. If ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23, James 5:7-11

Denomination: Methodist

Jesus Has Given Us The Power To Contain And Control Evil.

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Nov 22, 2001

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Year A. 1st Sunday of Advent, December 2, 2001 Matthew 24: 36-44

Year A. 1st Sunday of Advent, December 2, 2001 Matthew 24: 36-44 Heavenly Father thank you for giving us the power to contain and control evil through your Son, our Savior, Jesus Christ. Amen. Title: Jesus has given us the power to contain and control evil. In this second part of Jesus’ ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:36-44

Denomination: Lutheran

Know It By Heart

Contributed by Tammy Garrison on Jul 17, 2002

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This is the 5th sermon in a series on Paul’s letter to Romans. Knowing Christ by heart is not rote memorization. Its a different way of knowing.

Bibliography: Two Roads Diverge in the Woods, The Blue Bird Travel back to your days in high school English class. Do you recall a poem by Robert Frost titled, The Road Not Taken? Listen to this poem: Two roads diverged in a yellow wood, And sorry I could not travel both And be one traveler, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

More Than A Conqueror

Contributed by Antonio Torrence on Jul 25, 2002

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This sermon is about realizing our conquest over this life’s challenges because of God being for us, and working for our good.

"More Than A Conqueror" Romans 8: 28 –39 -Rev. A. LaMar Torrence, Pastor Cross of Life Church In one of my favorite scenes of Charles Schultz “Peanuts” Lucy says to Charlie Brown “ Sometimes, I feel we are not communicating: You, Charlie Brown, are a foul ball in the line drive of life. You’re ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-39, Romans 8:28-29

Denomination: Lutheran

What Is The Kingdom Of God Like?

Contributed by Jim Twamley on Mar 26, 2003

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Jesus compared the Kingdom of God with a tiny mustard seed, so today we are going to learn some life lessons from what Jesus taught.

How many of you like mustard on your sandwich? How many of you like it on a grilled cheese sandwich? Mustard is one of those things that you either like or you don’t. Jesus compared the Kingdom of God with a tiny mustard seed, so today we are going to learn some life lessons from what Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:6-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Vision Of The Four Beasts Series

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Oct 18, 2000

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Belshazzar had a strange dream of frightening images telling of coming world empires but Daniel’s interpretation looks forward to God’s eternal kingdom

DANIEL 7 - THE VISION OF THE FOUR BEASTS This chapter goes back in time from where chapter 6 had reached in Daniel’s life. He had served three kings, Nebuchadnezzar, Belshazzar and Darius, and this vision is dated at the beginning of Belshazzar’s reign. Daniel was established as a leading member ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 7:1-28

Denomination: Baptist

God's Eternal Plan - All Things United Under Christ Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Oct 18, 2000

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Here we have a wonderfully concise yet comprehensive summary of the Christian gospel and its implications. Here we discover the wonder and intricacy of God’s eternal plan for his world and especially for his people.

You may have been following the reports, over the past few months, of the State Government Report prepared by Sir Rod Eddington on Melbourne’s East-West transport needs. The one thing that seems to have come out of that exercise and particularly since the Eastlink toll road opened is that the need ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-14

Denomination: Anglican

Of Specks And Planks

Contributed by Ken Gehrels on Jul 24, 2001

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What are the attitudes that surround so much of our judging of each other?

Questions Jesus Asked: Of Specks And Planks Bible Reading: Matthew 7: 1-5 PREPARED BY KEN GEHRELS PASTOR CALVIN CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH NEPEAN, ONTARIO Questions, questions, questions - always, it seems, another question. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Stewards Of God's House Series

Contributed by Greg Yount on Oct 28, 2001

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Part 3 of a 4-Part series on Christian Stewardship; this part dealing with the things of God - the building, the body, and other material things.

LESSON 3 - STEWARDS OF GOD’S HOUSE TEXT: Luke 12:42-48; 1Co 4:1-2 Introduction: So far in our series of Stewardship, we have learned that the measure of a life is not in things gained, but in character produced. We learned how to make the choices that are so important to Godly living. We have ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:42-48, 1 Corinthians 4:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

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