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The Power To Change

Contributed by Keith Linkous on Jul 20, 2001

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The Word of God is powerful, and is a key element of change in our life if we will allow it to be.

If there is one thing we desperately need in the Church today, it is for our people to be continuously transformed by God. We need to get into His Word until His Word gets into us! We need to see change in a lot of areas in this world. All of us recognize that need. But even areas in people and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Lord's Name In Vain Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Feb 12, 2003

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A brief sermon on #3 of the Ten Commandments.

Do Not Take the Lord’s Name in Vain Exodus 20:1-7 Evening Service for 2/2/2003 Introduction: A. In the journal of the American Medical Association Dr. Howard Bennett presented his personal study of the various names of people in the medical profession in the United States. In his study he found ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:7, Deuteronomy 5:11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Evangelizing Skeptics

Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Feb 13, 2004

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As we gather for revival services, it is appropriate to ask ourselves, “How is it that the church (at large) has fallen on such lean times”? Churches everywhere are closing, and some that remain open find it nearly impossible to sustain themselves. Many

As we gather for revival services, it is appropriate to ask ourselves, “How is it that the church (at large) has fallen on such lean times”? Churches everywhere are closing, and some that remain open find it nearly impossible to sustain themselves. Many are quick to place blame on social ills; I ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16-34

Denomination: Other

The Place Of Prayer In Unity

Contributed by Eric Hanson on Apr 6, 2006

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Using John 17:20-23 as a starting point, this message presents practical steps to building unity via the powerful work of prayer.

The Place of Prayer in Unity Pastor Eric J. Hanson February 19, 2006 Read John 17:20-23 Unity in the Church, wholeness within the Body of Christ, cannot by emphasized enough as a foundational essential within the Kingdom of God. When Jesus Christ prayed about this matter, just before being ...read more

Scripture: John 17:20-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christians Aren't Perfect, Just Forgiven Series

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Oct 3, 2006

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Part 2 in a series debunking some popular bumper sticker descriptions of the faith

Introduction Last week we talked about the problem of sin in the life of those apart from God (it leads to death/Hell) and in the life of a child of God (it brings a barrier into the relationship God never intended—a lag in the Christian life). We found that the Bible says sin is a condition (from ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:3-11

Denomination: Wesleyan

Why Things Go Bad

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Sep 20, 2005

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When things go wrong, we are right to look for a reason. Certainly in the case of Israel at the beginning of the book of Judges, the problems were obvious. Are these true of us?

Passage: Judges 2:1-23 Intro: “A man was walking home one night, and he fell into a huge, 12 foot hole in the road…. This happened several nights, until he finally went down another road.” 1. we have just finished Revelation, which showed us very clearly the consequences of our choices and ...read more

Scripture: Judges 2:1-23

Denomination: Evangelical Free

What Are You Looking For? A Way Back? Series

Contributed by Jay Winters on Dec 24, 2007

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This was the 3rd Sunday in Advent. The people in Jerusalem were looking for a way back...but what God gives them instead of a way back is a way forward, a way on.

In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, the Holy Three In One who brings us the way of His holiness. Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, There was once a water carrier in India whose job it was to bring water from the river to his master’s house. Day after day, he would ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 35:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

That You May Know

Contributed by J. Yeargin on Nov 13, 2006

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One of the most common phrases found in the Bible is,“THEN THEY WILL KNOW…” Repeating this phrase over and over is God’s way of trying to get us to understand one of His greatest desires. I have chosen one of those great passages…

THAT YOU MAY KNOW Today I want to speak to you about knowing the Lord, and I will begin by having us to consider how well we know those who are closest to us. If you deeply love someone, such as a spouse, you make sure that you are genuine with that person so that they know beyond a shadow of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:10-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Behold He Comes

Contributed by Earl Graston on Jul 10, 2007

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Savior and Lord, you must accept both.

Behold, He Comes Three years that shook the world. And the world continues to shake. Has there ever been anyone that has impacted the world more than Jesus? Has there ever been anyone that has caused more lives to be changed? Has there ever been anyone that has sacrificed more? Do you know Jesus, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Showdown! Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Oct 20, 2013

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The decisive, dramatic contest atop Mount Carmel, that compels us to determine who we will serve.

Elijah has been called “the iron prophet.” After a three-year absence, he appears before Ahab; was he finally going to end the drought? The dry spell was indeed about to end, but first it must be established with no doubt as to who is God. The king accuses the prophet of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:16-40

Denomination: Congregational

Fear

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Oct 30, 2010

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The devil is the sinister minister of fear. It's the opposite of faith, which is what pleases God. Fear Degrades our Lord, Destroys our Lives, and Delights our Enemy. Link inc. to formatted text, audio/video, PowerPoint.

Fear Nehemiah 6:9-19 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/Fear.html In chapter 6 it's the devil's last ditch effort to stop the good work on the wall. We have seen him use distraction and slander, and now fear - [worry, anxiety, nervousness.] Twice in our passage we see 'afraid' and also 'fear.' The ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 6:9-19

Denomination: Baptist

How Do I Respond To Adversity?

Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Aug 31, 2010

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Paul in his message to Timothy shows us how he responds to adversity.

How Do I Respond to Adversity? 2 Timothy 1:6-12 Introduction We may not be able to control much of the adversities that we encounter in life, but we may be able to control our response by putting into practice what Paul did. Being the pastor of this church for over 4 years now has allowed me to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:6-12

Denomination: Baptist

Part 1 -- Some Thoughts On God's Control And Why Things Happen As They Do. Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Nov 2, 2009

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Why do things happen the way they do? The book of Habakkuk tells us that this is because God is God and is in conplete control. This is the first of a series of messages looking at how Habakkuk attitude and character changes regarding God’s activity in

The Book of Habakkuk Some Thoughts On God’s Control And Why Things Happen As They Do. Part 1 Habakkuk 1:1-11 INTRODUCTION: We live in a world of more questions than answers. In fact, for every answer we find, it seems as if it brings with it two questions. We live in a world today in which ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Biscuits And Mustard Series

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Oct 8, 2008

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Principles of the kingdom of God.

BIG LESSONS IN SMALL PACKAGES Part 2—Biscuits and Mustard Luke 13:18-21 Sunday, September 7, 2008 Pastor Brian Matherlee Lk 13:18 Then Jesus asked, “What is the kingdom of God like? What shall I compare it to? Lk 13:19 It is like a mustard seed, which a man took and planted in his garden. It ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:18-21

Denomination: Wesleyan

Following The Leading Of The Holy Spirit

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Sep 21, 2008

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Following God’s lead to obey whatever it takes

Following the Leading of the Spirit Acts 8:26-40 - Have you ever felt that you failed as a witness for Christ? Ever felt that God was calling you to do something but you chose to not listen to His voice? - This morning, let us discuss the importance of following the Spirit of God - Let us be ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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