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Some Things Just Don't Translate

Contributed by Steve Klink on May 19, 2004

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Trusting the Holy Spirit to translate the Word and Work of God.

Text: John 6:60 “On hearing it, many of his disciples said, ‘This is a hard teaching. Who can accept it?’” Vs. 66 - ‘From this time many of his disciples turned back and no longer followed him.’ ‘You do not want to leave too, do you?’ Jesus asked the Twelve. Simon Peter answered him, ‘Lord to ...read more

Scripture: John 6:60

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Champions Are Made, Not Born Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jun 13, 2004

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David, Pt. 2 of 15

CHAMPIONS ARE MADE, NOT BORN (1 SAMUEL 17:21-49) Hockey’s Great One, Wayne Gretzky, was asked, “What is it that separates great champions from the near-great?” He replied, “My goodness, I don’t know. If I did, I’d bottle it up and sell it.” (“What do Jeff Gordon, Martina Navratilova, Bob Knight and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:21-49

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How To Bless America

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jun 29, 2004

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1- Be respectful of governmental authorities 2- Be diligent in your work 3- Be considerate of others

INTRO.- All is not right in America, but all is not wrong either. Even though America is plagued with many problems…political, moral and spiritual…she is still the greatest country in the world! Of course, I am biased. I have known no other. ILL.- Calvin Coolidge once said, “To live under the ...read more

Scripture: Titus 3:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Safe At Home Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 18, 2004

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Interactive message. What do we do about the family? Respect our children; parent with sacrificial love; and give children priority of emphasis in the church’s outreach.

There are times when all of us need to participate, times when no single person can speak all the truths or do all the work. There are times when a community of people must come together, think together, pray together, speak together. This is such a time. The state of family life in our nation is ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Suffering

Contributed by David Moore on Jul 21, 2004

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Theology of Suffering

The problem of pain, it has been called. There are some people who refuse to believe in Jesus, who refuse to believe in God because of the problem of pain, or maybe a better word is “suffering”. The thought goes, if there is God, and He is good, then how can there be suffering? How can a good God ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Lord Is The Father Of Our Father Of Faith

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Aug 20, 2004

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How the LORD strengthened Abram’s faith when he was weak, and how he strengthens ours through the promise of the stars.

August 22, 2004 Genesis 15:1-6 After this, the word of the LORD came to Abram in a vision: “Do not be afraid, Abram. I am your shield, your very great reward.” But Abram said, “O Sovereign LORD, what can you give me since I remain childless and the one who will inherit my estate is Eliezer of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:1-6

Denomination: Lutheran

Like Is Like The Olympics

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 23, 2004

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The Olympics: 1- the sports 2- the training 3- the spectators 4- the rules 5- the rewards

INTRO.- ILL.- A man was discussing his tennis technique with a friend. He said, “My brain immediately barks out a command to my body: ‘Run forward, and fast.’ It says, ‘Start right now. Drop the ball gracefully over the net and then race back to position.’” His friend replied, “And then what ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Joys False Or Complete Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 10, 2004

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For Epiphany: As Richard Foster wrote about "Money, Sex, and Power", is it possible the Wise Men’s gifts are warnings to Jesus and His family about these things? Complete joy comes from what Jesus did with these issues.

Who we are and what we have are two entirely different things, but we confuse them. We insist on identifying who we are by what we have. Who we are and what we have are not the same thing. We are more by far than the material goods we possess. And yet everywhere we are identified by our stuff. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11, Matthew 2:11-12

Denomination: Baptist

In Search Of The Spirit

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Feb 6, 2004

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Paul shows us what is most important when searching for a deeper relationship with Christ and the gifts of the Spirit.

February 8, 2004 1 Corinthians 14:12-20 Since you are eager to have spiritual gifts, try to excel in gifts that build up the church. For this reason anyone who speaks in a tongue should pray that he may interpret what he says. For if I pray in a tongue, my spirit prays, but my mind is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:12-20

Denomination: Lutheran

Turn Or Burn

Contributed by Ralf Bergmann on Sep 8, 2004

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Knowing the cycle of disobedience to God and loss of blessings that Judah and the people of Isaiah experienced time and time again, it would not seem like much of a risk in predicting that the very same fate awaits this nation of ours. There will be suff

Sermon Title: Turn or Burn Text: Isaiah 1:21-31 Date: August 3, 2003 PM Context of Scripture: I think by now, if you have listened to the previous sermons out of this series that I am preparing out of the book of Isaiah, we know that the situation is grim and all to well we know that this great ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 1:21-31

Denomination: *other

It's Cool To Be Kind Series

Contributed by Tim Richards on Sep 23, 2004

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The 5th sermon in a series on the fruits of the Spirit

Introduction: 1. The slogan started appearing on billboards in the early 1990’s, "Practice Random Acts of Kindness." According to Gavin Whitsett, author of a small handbook entitled, Guerilla Kindness, the movement is a response to the "random acts of violence" that are so much a part of the daily ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

Proverbial Wisdom

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 11, 2004

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1- Friends and brothers 2- Medicine and bones

INTRO.- Quips, quotes and notes - Most husbands become interested in politics. In fact, many of them are already the minority leader in their house. - The most difficult arithmetic to master is the art of counting our blessings. - It’s funny how a bad cold improves enough to let a person accept ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 17:17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Harvest At The End Of The Age Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Oct 14, 2004

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Parables for Christian Living, Pt. 1

THE HARVEST AT THE END OF THE AGE (MATTHEW 13:24-30, 36-43) One summer (2007), Pastor Michael, a Chinese missionary with our denomination, was on furlough from his work in Peru. He and his wife decided to visit Los Angeles area pastors to share about their work with coworkers and friends they often ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-43

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The War Within

Contributed by David Richardson on Jul 15, 2005

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What if every good or bad thought I have, has an impact on what I see in the mirror? What do you think you look like before God?

Title: The War Within Scripture: 15 I do not understand what I do. For what I want to do I do not do, but what I hate I do. 16 And if I do what I do not want to do, I agree that the law is good. 17 As it is, it is no longer I myself who do it, but it is sin living in me. 18 I know that ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:15-25

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

God Bless Us With Happiness - Part Ii

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jul 18, 2005

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We need a change of focus in order to find any happiness at all in this life.

INTRO.- ILL.- Someone said that marriage is full of excitement and frustration: * In the first year of marriage, the man speaks and the woman listens. * In the second year, the woman speaks and the man listens. * In the third year, they both speak and the neighbors listen. Quote: “It is true that ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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