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God's Will, Your Will, Which Will?

Contributed by Troy Borst on Oct 30, 2004

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If you are a Christian, the way you live your life and the decisions you make are directly tied to your faith. They are tied to your faith because when you became a Christian, you turned over Lordship and control to Jesus Christ.

God’s Will, Your Will, Which Will? Colossians 1:9-10 INTRODUCTION... Pastoral Call. Source: unknown A minister received a call from a church that offered him a salary four times what he was then receiving. Being a devout man, he spent much time in prayer trying to discern what God wanted him to ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Commit To God's Program For Your Giving " Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Nov 16, 2004

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Where do I begin when it comes to financial giving to support God’s work?

Church growth experts have said that there are four things that can work to prevent a church’s growth: 1) A lack of desire to grow; 2) A lack of adequate leadership; 3) A lack of space; 4) A lack of finances. If there is any one of these factors that might hinder the continued growth of our ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:7

Denomination: Baptist

Wise Gifts For A Great King

Contributed by Adrian Pratt on Nov 17, 2004

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Reflections on the gifts the Wise Men brought to to Jesus after His birth.

“WISE GIFTS FOR A GREAT KING” Readings: Matthew 2:1-12 and Ephesians 4:25-5:2 Preached at Fayetteville Presbyterian Church – January 5th 1997 A favorite seasonal hymn for many folk is "We three Kings". Did you ever stop to think about how the gifts the Wise men bought to Jesus were related to the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Christian Stewardship - Part Three Series

Contributed by Donald Stevens on Nov 19, 2004

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Third in a series of four messages on Stewardship. Based on UM congregational pledge and UM "Guidelines"

Proverbs 11:24-29 One man gives freely, yet gains even more; another withholds unduly, but comes to poverty. A generous man will prosper; he who refreshes others will himself be refreshed. People curse the man who hoards grain, but blessing crowns him who is willing to sell. He who seeks good ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:34-35

Denomination: Methodist

High And Lifted Up

Contributed by James May on Nov 28, 2004

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God’s view from his Holy Mountain is much clearer than our view, even in the valley.

High and Lifted Up By Pastor Jim May As I think back upon the past week and of the mountains that we traveled through, I am reminded of a few passages of scripture that I want to bring to your remembrance today. Standing upon the mountains and looking down into the valley, I was impressed with ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Life Of Calling And Completion

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jul 30, 2004

based on 51 ratings

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Fulfillment in life can be found through focus on Christ and defining His calling for your life.

Introduction: The elusive experience of completion Throughout my teenage years I had a Golden Retriever dog named Genny… tennis ball was her life focus… and when she retrieved it… retuned… proud… wagging… her calling was complete. Birthday party for her.. a friend brought an entire box of tennis ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Which Mountain Have You Come To? Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Nov 7, 2005

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Are you afraid to approach God? It could be that you should be - if you do not have Jesus - but perhaps you are afraid because you are coming to the wrong mountain - Mt Sinai instead of Mt Zion. Also learn about a city that cannot be shaken - ever.

Earthquakes are the worst kind of disaster - unlike hurricanes and tornadoes; you have little if any warning of an earthquake. Despite many years of research, scientists have yet to accurately predict where, when, and how big an earthquake will be. Just weeks ago in Pakistan a 7.4 quake killed ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:18-29

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Diversity Of Believers Series

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Nov 15, 2005

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we are the same in Christ, different in our gifting

We live in a world of diversity, one of choice. Looking around the room we see people of difference, men and women, different ethnic backgrounds, differences in appearance and in personality. When God finished creating man and woman he said, it was good. We can be thankful we are not all the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:9-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Thanksgiving Tree

Contributed by Paul Newell on Nov 17, 2005

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Pre-Thanksgiving Sermon. Each year since the founding of FamilyFellowship we have added "leaves" to a tree. We give each person a paper leaf and ask then to write their greatest "thanks" for the year. Then we take time to add the leaves to a tree.

The Thanksgiving Tree - Thanksgiving 2005 The Story of Thanksgiving… Most of us already know the “official story” of Thanksgiving. Over 350 years ago a group of early settlers called “Pilgrims” landed at Plymouth Rock in Rhode Island. They had a very rough winter, but with the help of several ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 12:4

Denomination: Baptist

Free At Last

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Dec 13, 2003

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Funeral sermon for Yvan Vital, Haitian freedom fighter. We lose our freedom if we allow ignorance and apathy to take us over; but to learn and to feel is to claim the justice that God will complete.

I God has made us free. That’s the very essence of what God did when He created us. He made us free. He gave each of His creatures a measure of freedom, limiting them to a degree, of course, but nonetheless free. The eagle that soars in the sky, the great whale that plays in the ocean, the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1, Galatians 5:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

We Will Reap If We Faint Not

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Dec 18, 2003

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By perseverance the snail reached the Ark. -Spurgeon Praise God that the Holy Spirit gives you the ability to bounce back from defeats, discouragements or difficulties. Paul wrote, "As servants of God we commend ourselves in every way, in great endurance,

We Will Reap If We Faint Not (Gal. 6:9,10) "Let us not grow weary in well doing for in due season we will reap if we faint not. As we therefore, have opportunity, let us do good to all men. Especially to those who are of the household of faith." (Gal. 6:9,10) Illustration: Postage stamps are ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:9-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Give Willingly Series

Contributed by Todd Stiles on Oct 23, 2006

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See what Zacchaeus teaches us about giving, especially as a response to repentance and salvation.

¡§Give Willingly¡¨ (Luke 18:18-19:9) One of the best evidences of genuine salvation is generosity. That¡¦s right ¡V when God enters a life, giving becomes a way of life. Would you say that with me as I show it behind me on the screen? When God enters a life, giving becomes a way of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Foolish Church Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Nov 2, 2006

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This church could not see itself as it really was.

INTRODUCTION  SLIDE #1  A young woman went to her preacher and said, "Preacher, I have a besetting sin, and I want your help. I come to church on Sunday and can’t help thinking I’m the prettiest girl in the congregation. I know I ought not think that, but I can’t help it. I want ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Intimacy: Knowledge Or Knowing”

Contributed by Jim Wheatley on Nov 15, 2006

based on 5 ratings

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Continuing in study of Philippians -- Knowing God comes through an intimate relationship with Christ.

“Intimacy: Knowledge or Knowing” Last time we looked at Philippians, we saw that Paul recognized the basis of his salvation – faith in Jesus Christ. “not having a righteousness of my own that comes from the law, but that which is through faith in Christ”. The salvation of Jesus Christ comes by ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-14

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Are You Growin' Or Blowin'?

Contributed by Frederic Whittier on Nov 20, 2006

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A sermon on the importance of growing in Christ

Are You Growin’ or Blowin’? Psalm 1 Introduction: The old phrase goes like this, “A picture is worth a thousand words!” Some may pass this statement off as fluff, but I believe there is something valid about this statement. A picture can tell many different stories to as many different people ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6

Denomination: Nazarene

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