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God's Antidote To Worry

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Apr 25, 2001

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Why do we worry? How can we stop?

How many people here this morning would like to learn how to worry more? How many of you feel that your life would be improved if only you could spend more time worrying? None. · Whether you know worry as an occasional visitor or a constant companion, · whether you find it to be mildly ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-7, Philippians 4:6

Denomination: Baptist

"Have I Been Faithful?" (1 Cor. 4:3, Nlb)

Contributed by Emil Boniog on Jan 5, 2004

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As we begin the year 2004, it is good to take inventory of our Christian life. This message begins with an INVENTORY, looks at our ministry using two ILLUSTRATIONS, and concludes with an INJUNCTION for us to be faithful this new year.

“HAVE I BEEN FAITHFUL?” (1 Cor. 4:3, NLB) “Let a man so account of us, as of the ministers of Christ, and stewards of the mysteries of God. Moreover it is required in stewards, that a man be found faithful. But with me it is a very small thing that I should be judged of you, or of man’s judgment: ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

"Risky Business"

Contributed by David Washburn on Jan 23, 2003

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Being healed/changed and following God is risky business, but man, is it eye opening!!

Wanting to improve or better yourself is risky business. Whether you’re going back to school to complete or further your education; whether you’re a mother who’s made the decision to reenter the work force; whether you’ve changed careers; whether you’ve relocated for the betterment of your family ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

Dead Man Talking: The Reality Of A Place Called Hell

Contributed by Michael Dephillips on Feb 5, 2003

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What would the dead tell us if they could speak to us from beyond the grave?

"Dead Man Talking: the reality of a place called Hell" Matthew 7:13-23 In 1875 General William Booth shared what happened to be a prophetic message of the greatest danger facing the Church in the 20th Century of being a false gospel that would preach Conversion without Conviction, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31, Matthew 7:13-23

Denomination: Baptist

Pathway Ground Series

Contributed by Jeremy Houck on Feb 19, 2003

based on 24 ratings

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A look at the Parable of the Sower

I believe that it is the work of the preacher to preach and teach things that will cause us to grow and stretch our belief and faith in God. I hope that in the time that God gives us to work together here in this community that I will be able to do just that. I want to challenge you, teach things ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Spiritual Gifts

Contributed by Ray Munro-Crump on Dec 4, 2002

based on 74 ratings

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What are your gifts?

I’d like to share with you how this sermon came about. A few of us had been talking about the Gifts of The Spirit. What they were and how were they to be used and we thought that this might be the basis for a sermon. When it comes to writing sermons, some of us need all the ideas we can get! So I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-12, Luke 17:7-19

Denomination: Methodist

You Too Must Stand Ready

Contributed by William Baeta on Jul 15, 2004

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“Therefore you also be ready, for the Son of Man is coming at an hour you do not expect” Luke 12:40.

Theme: You too must stand ready Text: Deut. 6:20-25; Heb. 11:2, 8-9; Lk. 12:35-48 This week is ‘Health Sunday’ and a good time for us to look at various common health issues with the attention they deserve. This is because many people pay very little attention to their health. The prevalent ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:35-48

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Relationships Series

Contributed by Kent Lenard on Aug 9, 2003

based on 34 ratings

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This Sermon is an adaptation of John Maxwells’ Book " The 21 Indispensible Qualities of Leader."

Relationships, 1 Cor 13:1, 1 John 4:7-12, 16, John 17:20-23 June 16, 2003 I. John Maxwell made one of the greatest statements that I have heard in a long time in his book " The 21 Indispensable Qualities of Leadership." "People don’t care how much you know until they know how much you ...read more

Scripture: 3 John 13:1, John 17:20-23

Denomination: Baptist

Amazing Grace: God's Unmerited Love Proclaimed Through Holy Communion

Contributed by Johann Neethling on Sep 5, 2003

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None of us deserves this great kindness from God. We can only accept it as His unmerited favor and mercy.

1) Lon Bonsberry is a native Texan, Vietnam Veteran, and legal editor. He has a website called “Writers on the Loose” and on his homepage he recounts a story of “The Time I Received Holy Communion” 2) He writes of how when he was just 12 years old, he and his ten-year-old brother boarded a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:17-34, 1 Corinthians 11:17

Denomination: United Methodist

Enjoy Inner Restoration, Healing And Transformation

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Dec 14, 2004

based on 41 ratings

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In the 1987 AFC Championship football game between Cleveland and Denver, Ernest Bynar fumbled the ball just as he got ready to score a touchdown. That mistake cost the Cleveland Browns the championship, a trip to the Super Bowl and is what most people rem

Enjoy Inner Restoration, Healing and Transformation (Romans 12:2) Illustration: In the 1987 AFC Championship football game between Cleveland and Denver, Ernest Bynar fumbled the ball just as he got ready to score a touchdown. That mistake cost the Cleveland Browns the championship, a trip to the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Shrinking God's Holiness

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Apr 16, 2004

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When we shrink God’s holiness we have no standard to live by

How we have made God a shrinking reality DON’T BE AFRAID! Have you ever wondered which hurts the most? Saying something and wishing you hadn’t? or Saying nothing and wishing you had? I guess the most important things are the hardest things to say. Don’t be afraid to tell someone you love them. If ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-10, Colossians 3:12-17

Denomination: Wesleyan

Jehovah Rophe - The God Who Heals Series

Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Oct 24, 2005

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A message on teh name Jehovah Rophe - the God Who Heals.

Hello I Love You Let Me Tell You My Name Jehovah Rophe – The God Who Heals – Ex. 15 Insert: Embarrassing Moments Trans: We’ve all had embarrassing moments, but today we find the nation of Israel red-faced b/c of their response to the greatness of God. Note: Isn’t funny in a sad kind of way ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 15:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

What Is The Goal Of A Disciple? Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Oct 24, 2005

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The GOAL: make disciples who will make disciples What it will take: The Dedication of a Soldier; the Discipline of an Athlete; the Diligence of a Farmer

Discipleship Series # 6 (#5 unavailable) What is the Goal of a Disciple? II Timothy 2:1-6 SCRIPTURE READING: II Timothy 2:1-6 INTRODUCTION: David Glass was the CEO of the Wal-Mart from 1988 – 2000. Back in 1962, he heard that a guy named Sam Walton was about to hold the grand opening for ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Christmas Confrontation, Pt. 1

Contributed by Dave Kinney on Dec 3, 2005

based on 23 ratings

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Karl Marx said, "If I can steal their history I can steal their country." It is about time that Christians stop this theft and stand up for Christmas again!

Fought/ fight = agony. Literally – “I have agonized over a worthwhile struggle”. At the end of Paul’s life, he declared that as for his faith, it was strong because he fought to keep it that way! While in the Middle East, I saw the prison cell in Cesarea, which held Paul before Herod Agrippa ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:7-8

Denomination: Baptist

He Arose From The Dead To Fulfil The Scriptures

Contributed by William Baeta on Apr 25, 2005

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“Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures. And He was buried and He rose again the third day according to the Scriptures” 1 Cor. 15:3-4.

Theme: He arose from the dead to fulfil the Scriptures Text: 1 Cor. 15:3-4 The Scriptures contain God’s authoritative words and are therefore also known as the “Word of God”. Jesus relied on them totally and used them to overcome temptations and point to the truth. He often referred to them with ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:3-4

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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