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Character Development

Contributed by Donna Kazenske on Jul 27, 2003

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Christian Character is formed through a lifelong process that begins at the new birth experience. When a person gives their life to Christ, the Holy Spirit begins a process of developing His character traits within the soul of the individual. It’s not an

By: Donna J. Kazenske "Sow a thought, reap an action; sow an action, reap a habit; sow a habit, reap a character; sow a character, reap a destiny." According to the above statement, our character has something to do with our destiny. Since our destiny is of such great importance, shouldn’t we be ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:3-4, Deuteronomy 8:1-2

Denomination: *other

Hunger And Thirst -The Way To Happiness Series

Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Aug 19, 2003

based on 54 ratings

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Introduction No two people are exactly alike. Nor have they ever been or will they be. We are different from one another in so many ways. We have different fingerprints; eye, hair, and skin colors; heritage; intelligence levels; and personalities, not to

Hunger and Thirst The Way to Happiness Text: "Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled" (Matt. 5:6). Scripture Reading: Matthew 5:1-6 Introduction No two people are exactly alike. Nor have they ever been or will they be. We are different from one ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Peace Of God

Contributed by Tim Barrett on Jul 30, 2004

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A that reveals the 3 steps to peace that are outlined in Philippians 4. Also contains a great picture object lesson for adults and children.

Philippians 4:4-7 4Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! 5Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. 6Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. 7And the peace of God, which ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

I Can Do Everything Through Him Who Gives Me Strength Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 19, 2004

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Introducing the chapter of Romans in which he describes salvation as reconciliation, Paul says, "Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ (5:1 NIV). I want us to think about 5 A’s illu

Text: "I can do everything through him who gives me strength (Phil. 4:13 Niv). Scripture Reading: Philippians 3:3-4:20 Introduction Introducing the chapter of Romans in which he describes salvation as reconciliation, Paul says, "Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:4-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Guarding Our Hearts

Contributed by Mike Turner on Feb 23, 2004

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We must be careful to guard our hearts. From it proceeds the issues of life !

Guarding Our Hearts Psa 19:14 Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O LORD, my strength, and my redeemer. Proverbs 4:23 Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life. Intro: A list came out this past week listing the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:23, Psalm 19:14

Denomination: Baptist

Paul's Prayers For Thessalonians Series

Contributed by Alan Mccann on Jun 29, 2004

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Pauls’ prayers for the beleivers at Thessalonica

1 Thessalonians 36-13 I was once asked by why I wore a clerical collar. I had never really thought about it before. I mean I just put one on the day I was ordained and that was that. Anyway I made up some reply about it being helpful in hospitals and when doing home visitations. They seemed ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 3:6-13

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Real Repentance Is Fruitful

Contributed by Robert Eggers on Dec 6, 2003

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3 Advent C, John’s tough love awakes our need for fruitful living in repentance

Luke 3:7-18 Real Repentance Needs Fruit "What should we do then?" the crowd asked. 11 John answered, "The man with two tunics should share with him who has none, and the one who has food should do the same." 12 Tax collectors also came to be baptized. "Teacher," they asked, "what should we do?" ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:7-18

Denomination: Lutheran

True Worth In God Series

Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Jan 4, 2004

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When we are down-in-the-dumps, God reminds us of and affirms our true worth.

Sermon for Baptism Of Our Lord Year C, 11/01/2004 Based on Isa 43:1-7 By Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson, pastor of Grace Lutheran Church, & chaplain of the Good Samaritan Society’s South Ridge Village, Medicine Hat, Alberta Sometimes I feel as if there should be a law against January. You know, the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:1-7

Denomination: Lutheran

"Choosing Our King"

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 10, 2002

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On Palm Sunday Jesus entered as the King, but the crowd was expecting a political revolutionary

Choosing our King...a Palm Sunday message Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts What kind of deliverer did the people of Jerusalem want? On Palm Sunday the crowds were ecstatic with joy at the coming of the Messiah, but why did they so soon afterwards call ...read more

Scripture: John 12:12-16, Genesis 21:8

Denomination: Congregational

Full Acceptance Of Our Savior

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Sep 3, 2013

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To enumerate the attitudes we should have in full acceptance of CHRIST.

I. EXORDIUM: Did you accepted CHRIST in full? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To enumerate the attitudes we should have in full acceptance of CHRIST. IV. TEXT: 1 Timothy 4:9-10 (Amplified Bible) This saying is reliable and worthy of complete acceptance by everybody. With ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:9-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Headed In The Right Direction

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jun 28, 2008

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Short message preached before business meeting for new building.

Headed in the Right Direction Proverbs 3:1-10 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - May 28, 2008 *The Bible regularly describes the Christian life as a walk. In Romans 6:4 Paul tells us to “walk in newness of life.” In 2 Corinthians 5:7 he said “we walk by faith, not by sight.” *The ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Integrity An Important Ingredient For Effective Leadership

Contributed by Nche Takoh on Sep 22, 2006

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Integrity is a rare commodity in almost all areas of life the government, the press, Education and even the church has been hit hard by scandal. In every case, the lack of credibility can be traced back to the level of integrity of the individuals within

INTEGRITY AN IMPORTANT INGREDIENT FOR EFFECTIVE LEADERSHIP Introduction/Definition Integrity is a rare commodity in almost all areas of life the government, the press, Education and even the church has been hit hard by scandal. In every case, the lack of credibility can be traced back to the level ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:10

Denomination: Baptist

When Gods Purpose Becomes Ours

Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Jan 15, 2008

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Priorities

When Gods Purpose Becomes Ours Est 4:10-14 10 Again Esther spake unto Hatach, and gave him commandment unto Mordecai; 11 All the king’s servants, and the people of the king’s provinces, do know, that whosoever, whether man or woman, shall come unto the king into the inner court, who is not called, ...read more

Scripture: Esther 4:10-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

King Jesus, Our Coming Hope

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Dec 2, 2007

based on 14 ratings

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Isaiah 2:1-5 is the Old Testament for the First Sunday in Advent, Year A in the Revised Common Lectionary. This was the occassion for the preaching of this message in December 2007, and the theme is that the Second Coming of Jesus is our ultimate hope.

King Jesus, Our Coming Hope --Isaiah 2:1-5 Traditionally the first Advent candle and the theme for this Sunday is “Hope.” When we hope for something we have confidence that it will happen. Hope is the expectation that our dreams will become reality. The greatest English poet of the eighteenth ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 2:1-5

Denomination: Methodist

Do You Feel Good Series

Contributed by Randy Stephenson on May 12, 2012

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Inspirational for the purpose of encouraging a decision to be in a relationship with Jesus Christ.

John 15:1–8 (ESV) Do you feel good enough about yourself? Maybe the circumstances of life have not been good for you lately. So I will ask are you feeling OK about yourself. Who validates you and your life? At various stages of life we individually experience what it means to feel broken, ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: United Methodist

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