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Give Birth To Something

Contributed by Everett Mccoy on Jul 19, 2008

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Originally preached for Mother’s Day - encouraging to "bring something forth" in their life. God’s purpose is definitely worth it - just ask your mother!

My little children, for whom I labor in birth again until Christ is formed in you… Gal 4:19 (NKJV) Today is Mother’s Day – a day that we set aside to give honor to our mothers. Of course, this is the command of the Bible for every day of the year – most of us probably don’t do it enough. Our ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:19

Denomination: Pentecostal

Scripture Is Singing In Our Hymns

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Mar 3, 2014

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Our battle is to win the world not with weapons that take life but with the gift of eternal life that comes through knowing Christ.

Scripture is singing in our hymns The opening hymn today For the Beauty of the Earth speaks to the awe inspiring beauty that we live in. Truly the earth’s beauty is just that – awe inspiring. I know that I can watch countless television shows that focus on the beauty and majesty of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Serving; Magnanimous Or Pusillanimous?

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Oct 17, 2009

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What’s your motive - what drives your life?

35James and John, the sons of Zebedee, came forward to him and said to him, “Teacher, we want you to do for us whatever we ask of you.” 36And he said to them, “What is it you want me to do for you?” 37And they said to him, “Grant us to sit, one at your right hand and one at your left, in your ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:35-45

Denomination: United Methodist

How To Pray For Your Friends

Contributed by Patrick Nix on Apr 30, 2011

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Do you ever catch yourself praying and wonder if what you are asking is even close to what God wants? I’ve wondered that a lot. I’ll be praying for someone to be healed of arthritis and think, ‘Maybe God doesn’t want to heal them yet. Maybe there’s som

Do you ever catch yourself praying and wonder if what you are asking is even close to what God wants? I’ve wondered that a lot. I’ll be praying for someone to be healed of arthritis and think, ‘Maybe God doesn’t want to heal them yet. Maybe there’s some bigger plan ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-14

Denomination: Baptist

Embracing Encouragement

Contributed by Tim Hinrichs on Feb 23, 2012

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Encouragement is vital for our survival - through it we help others to love and good works. It's the responsibility of every believer to encourage and it's an urgent need because there is more and more of a need of encouragement in this evil days.

In 1995 twin girls Kyrie and Brielle were born prematurely. Weighing only 2 pounds each, they were watched over very carefully each in their respective incubators. Kyrie began putting on weight immediately, but Brielle struggled - she cried and cried leaving her gasping and blue faced. They wrapped ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:24-25

Denomination: Lutheran

Attitude Problem

Contributed by Theresa Ratliff on Mar 25, 2013

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Basedon Acts 2:1-21, this sermon talks about how our attitude about the Holy Spirit affects our ability to let the Spirit work in our lives.

I know many of you won’t want to admit it, but I bet there are passages in the Bible that you don’t particularly care for. Not because they cut too deep or because you don’t understand them, but simply because they don’t excite you. Well, I have a confession to make. When I ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21

Denomination: *other

A Fisherman’s Guide To Good Shepherding Series

Contributed by Wayne Presnell on Dec 8, 2012

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A seasoned pastor shares insight with his "fellow elders."

Peter knew... he just knew... after it was all said and done… after Jesus had risen from the dead, after his cowardly betrayal… Peter just knew... he was out. He not "the Rock" or the leader he imagined. What was he going to do now? Well a man has to earn a living… so he went back to what he ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 11: How To Accomplish A Big Hard Scary Job

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 2, 2012

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God will help you accomplish what He has given you to do.

Series: Learning Victory From Joshua Dr. Elmer Towns Lesson 11: How To Accomplish A Big Hard Scary Job September 30, 2012 A. SIZE UP BIG JOBS WITH A BIG OVERALL PERSPECTIVE: JOSHUA 10:16-43 1. Why big jobs defeat us? a. We¡¦re scared of ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 10:16-43

Denomination: Baptist

Touched By God To Touch Others For God

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Jun 29, 2013

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The justification we receive from God motivates us to bless others.

Touched By God to Touch Others For God Romans 5:9-11 This is now the 5th Blessing associated with Justification. “We have now received reconciliation” Reconciliation. ‒ Noun and Verb form used 13x in NT. ‒ “a change in relationship” ‒ formerly ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:9-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Road To Bethlehem

Contributed by Ken Crow on Dec 4, 2010

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This morning what we are looking for can still be found in the events that occurred in Bethlehem, Judea over two thousand years ago.

The Road To Bethlehem Luke 2:1-4 (King James Version) Pastor Ken Crow Luke 2 1And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be taxed. 2(And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.) 3And all went to be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-4

Denomination: Church Of God

It’s Worth It - The Beautiful Fight

Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Aug 5, 2009

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What is the motivation of the follower of Christ to do what he or she does? Knowing that the beautiful fight is worth it for the joy set before us.

Itï¿½s Worth It The Beautiful Fight TCF Sermon July 19, 2009 Recently I read a fable about a dog who loved to chase other animals. He bragged about his great running skill and said he could catch anything. Well, it wasnï¿½t long until his boastful claims were put to the test by a certain rabbit. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:11-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sharing A Discovery Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Feb 2, 2012

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Andrew and Philip encounter Jesus and catch a glimpse of who he is and of what God is doing. They share their discovery with family and friends and thus become an example of sharing our faith with others. Though they do not fully understand, still they ch

John 1:43-51 “Sharing a Discovery” INTRODUCTION According to statistics Christianity is the world’s largest religion. Christians number 2.1 billion people, or approximately 33% of the world’s population. I realize that this is probably an exaggerated figure. There are ...read more

Scripture: John 1:43-51

Denomination: Lutheran

Take Action Series

Contributed by Ken Hubbard on Feb 12, 2010

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A sermon on "doing" the word, not just hearing it. From a series on developing spiritual depth.

Take Action = there is something required by the person who is receiving input  It is not enough that we come to church and hear a sermon James 1:22 Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says.  Daniel 11:32 -- the people who know their God ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Consider Your Strength Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Feb 15, 2010

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It’s a wonderful thing when people finally decide to obey God and get busy doing the work He’s called them to do. But there’s always a problem when we decide to get to work, isn’t there? The problem is not necessarily that work’s hard. Most people don’t m

Week before last, we started looking at this little book of Haggai. And we saw how the Jewish remnant had been in exile in Babylon for many years. The temple had been destroyed, Jerusalem had been destroyed, and they were far away from home. But after a period of time, God allowed them to come ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 2:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Weightless Faith

Contributed by Trae Durden on Dec 5, 2014

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We hear Jesus say “My yoke is easy, My burden is light” (Mt. 11:30). And we choose to run with that “easy” life! We love to forget that He also said, ““If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me” (Mt. 16:24)

Weightless Faith Philippians 3:17-21 Is the Christian life only about avoiding wrong? Is an “Avoidance” lifestyle all that God expects of us or is there more? Like bringing Glory to God in faith by taking action! Serving others! We hear Jesus say “My yoke is easy, My burden is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:23-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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