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War And Morality

Contributed by Robert Leroe on May 30, 2004

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The Scriptural criteria that determine whether a particular war is morally acceptable. “My country, right or wrong” is not a Christian motto.

War and Morality…a Memorial Day weekend sermon by Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts Scripture text: II Samuel 22 Historian Stephen Ambrose (Band of Brothers) observed: "During WWII, when soldiers from any other army, even our allies, entered a town, the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 22:1-49

Denomination: Congregational

Prayer-Care-Share: Your Circle Of Influence Series

Contributed by Marty Boller on Jan 24, 2006

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#2 in a series. God is pouring out a whole new level of city-wide cooperation amongst churches and church leaders. Prayer-Care-Share is a concentrated effort focusing on "Building Bridges to our Community"...loving our communities to Christ.

Pastor Sandy Boller... Prayer. Care. Share. Building Bridges in Linn County. Loving our Community to Christ! Last week, Marty introduced the Prayer.Care.Share initiative that some 30 churches in Cedar Rapids are participating in. These churches are choosing to pull our ministries together for the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Can You Hear Me Now

Contributed by La Juana Morris on Nov 10, 2004

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Reconciliation!

Can You Hear Me NOW? 2 Cor. 5:18-21 Looking at the catch phrases of many of our commercial products, we will find what the word of God stated in Ecclesiastics to be true../// there is really nothing new under the sun. Let’s look at it....a few years ago Ray Charles made Pepsi popular with "You ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:18-21

Denomination: Methodist

Wijd

Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Nov 12, 2004

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Better than What would Jesus Do is What IS Jesus Doing.

WIJD Youth Weekend- Vendee October 2, 2004 We are familiar with the wristbands, worn by some of us, even, that have the initials WWJD on them. Means what? I was thinking about that, a few days ago, and it occurred to me that that is rather academic. It seemed to me that that does not accurately ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Who's In Charge

Contributed by Bubba Mcreynolds on Nov 17, 2004

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This sermon addresses the question, "Who should really be in charge when it comes to our families?"

Today we will be looking at the question; Who Is Really In Charge Of Your Family? A Battle for Control In the Pacific Ocean, there is a small volcanic island, it only has an area of about 8 square miles and today the island is practically uninhabited. But in 1930’s it was inhabited by about ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:14-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Being Restored By God As We Serve

Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Jan 27, 2008

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God is constantly at working preparing and restoring His servants. This sermon discovers what it means to be a servant of God.

If a friend of yours was to ask you what it means to be a servant of God, how would you respond? In our reading from Isaiah 49 God reveals some of the things about being one of his servants. Interestingly this reading is a prophecy spoken many years before Jesus was born on earth to help people ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 49:1-7

Denomination: Lutheran

Jesus Reaches Out, Beyond Human Boundaries

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Feb 23, 2008

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A sermon for the Third Sunday in Lent, series A.

3rd Sunday in Lent, February 24, 2008 “Series A” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, through your Son, Jesus the Christ, you have revealed your will and grace for all people. Through the power of your Holy ...read more

Scripture: John 4:5-42

Denomination: Lutheran

Gates Of Heaven

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Feb 24, 2008

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Jacob wrestled with issues of faith. Would he take the God of his father and grandfather to be his God? As Jacob was running from his brother Esau, God opened up to him the gates of heaven.

Introduction Look at story of Jacob’s dream- general sense/what is God saying/doing in the earth now, here at COTR. Jacob’s Dream Gen 28:10-22 Gen 28:10 (who were Abraham, Isaac, Esau?) Jacob- on a journey by himself, alone, apart from family, running for his life. Jacob- deceiver- facing the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 28:10-22

Denomination: Charismatic

The Place Of Sacrifice

Contributed by W. Alderman on Apr 26, 2008

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This is a sermon that shows the great sacrifice that Abraham was willing to make as he offered up Isaac and the way that the Lord blessed him.

THE PLACE OF SACRIFICE TEXT: Genesis 22 W. Max Alderman INTRODUCTION: In this chapter, Abraham is going to be facing his greatest test. Upon the completion of this test, Abraham will have demonstrated his willingness to turn loose his most prized possession, his ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

The Notables Of The Early Church Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jul 14, 2008

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he Church is made up of God’s people. This was true from the beginning and is true today. But who were those people who made up the earliest church?

The Notables of the Early Church (Acts 1:12-14) 1. Following Jesus Christ has never meant deserting the human race and living in seclusion -- or putting on an image of otherly-worldness -- if there is such a word. True, some Christians have chosen to live this way, like the Amish. But most have ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:12-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Wouldn't You Like To Know?

Contributed by Curt Cizek on Aug 22, 2008

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A sermon on discerning God’s will

-I’d like to know! -I bet you would too. -I don’t know a person alive, on this earth who would not like to know. -You’d like to know what God’s will is, wouldn’t you? -We’d all like to know what God’s plan for our lives is -Why don’t we know what God’s will is? -I think Paul gives us the answer in ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran

So That They May Know Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Sep 15, 2008

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No. 7 in a series of 8 messages on the church covenant dealing with our care for one another

Text: 1 John 3:11-18, Title: So That They May Know, Date/Place: NRBC, 9/7/08, PM A. Opening illustration: read first half of letter on p. 90 MacArthur Comm Acts 1-12 B. Background to passage: John is writing to a church involved in a split with its roots in theology. He wrote the book to salvage ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:11-18

Denomination: Baptist

"Good Gracious" Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Sep 22, 2008

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Sixth sermon in a series on the use and abuse of the tongue.

Communication has been referred to as a “fine art.” Indeed, learning to communicate effectively to others is a life long pursuit. But it is a worth¬while pursuit. God calls upon His people to learn how to effectively communicate. In fact, He calls upon us to recognize that learning to effectively ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:29-30

Denomination: Baptist

Faith In The Manger

Contributed by Robert Mcmurdock on Dec 23, 2006

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Showing us how faith operated in the lives of Mary and Joseph, and how essential it is for believers to have a similar faith in God

Faith in the Manger On this Christmas Eve Worship Service( of the year 2006), we are going to focus on the manner in which faith was demonstrated in the incarnation event of Jesus Christ. Let us first of all remember that no matter what we do for God, an attitude of faith is absolutely essential. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Holiness

Free Indeed: The Rebel Heart Series

Contributed by Tim Huie on Jan 23, 2009

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When Christians have a rebellious heart, we open our lives up to oppression and bondage.

“Free Indeed” Rebellion 1. Illus. of young woman  Experiencing profound spiritual bondage.  Saved, but absolutely miserable.  Now, so often things like depression and anger are emotional issues. But in this young ladies case, the problem was spiritual. She was being ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:27

Denomination: Baptist

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