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  • Jon MacKinney avatar

    Handling The Power Encounter

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Dec 7, 2006
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    As Paul and his team went out into a dark world, it was no surprise that there were times when the light came smack up against the darkness. These "power encounters" are inevitable. How do we handle them?

    Passage: Acts 16:16-41 Intro: When we hear the word power, certain pictures come to mind. 1. huge guns, bombers, nuclear warheads. 2. human beings are obsessed with power, we love to be the ones with more. 3. every Sunday in the Fall, teams walk onto the football field for a “power encounter,” to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • John Harvey avatar

    Pursue Purpose Series

    Contributed by John Harvey on Sep 27, 2006
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    A look at the purpose of our lives beginning wiht spiritual gifts. Utilizes Rick Warren’s SHAPE diagram.

    Dare to Pursue “Pursuing Purpose” October 1, 2006 Me: Everyone wants to have a purpose in life. We all want to feel needed and feel like we are contributing to something that really matters. It is easy for us to get caught up into thinking that we don’t really make a difference or we aren’t that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kemuel Travis avatar

    How Should I Vote?

    Contributed by Kemuel Travis on Oct 10, 2006
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    To show that it is important for Christians to exercise their right to vote and to do so in a manner consistent with the Christian beliefs.

    -We are less than a month away from election day 2006 -Election day is always a high day for our country -It is one of the things that sets us apart from many other countries -Some say Christians and especially those in leadership in the church, should not be involved in politics -I couldn’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Becoming Good Stewards Series

    Contributed by Andrew Stringer on Jul 28, 2007
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    This is a modification of a previous sermon on Stewardship from the same passage.

    Becoming Good Stewards II Corinthians 8:1-15 Introduction: 1. This morning we began our annual stewardship series! 2. We discussed the requirements of stewardship. 3. Tonight, we will continue with the idea of “Becoming Good Stewards!” 4. How many of you want to be a poor steward in any area of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Donald Rapp avatar

    The Cost Of Discipleship Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Donald Rapp on Oct 19, 2010
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    Becoming a follower of Jesus Christ is more than just getting a ticket to heaven.

    The Cost of Discipleship part 2 The Book of Mark Mark 8:34-38 I. Introduction: A. As we pointed out last week when someone takes a trip or changes a job or hires someone they take into account what it will take to accomplish the stated goal. 1. That is what Jesus is talking about in our passage ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Connail Johnson avatar

    Open Heart Intimacy Series

    Contributed by Connail Johnson on Nov 10, 2010
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    The Song, in other words, makes a connection between marital love and sex – a very important and very biblical connection to make. There are some who would eliminate sex when they speak of love, supposing that they are making it more holy. Others, when th

    THE WOMED MAN “OPEN HEART INTIMACY” “HER MANIA” Text: Songs of Solomon 5:1-8 Introduction: “FAITH~vs~SEX” This is a piece of the scriptures that we usually ignore. I believe that most tend to ignore it because it is so hard to figure out what it is doing in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    This Is The Sum

    Contributed by Patrick Nix on Sep 1, 2010
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    The author of Hebrews gives the summary of the book in one chapter. The whole purpose of Hebrews was to capture the interest and faith of the people -- this is nut-shelled in this one chapter.

    I. REST IN HIS PERSON (WHO HE IS) A. THE LIVING POSSESSION B. THE LAMB’S POSITION C. THE LONE PRE-REQUISITE II. RELY ON HIS PLAN (WHAT HE’S DONE) A. THE LEVITICAL PRIESTHOOD B. THE LOST PERSPECTIVE C. THE LORD’S PERMANENCE III. REMEMBER HIS PROMISE (WHAT HE SAYS) A. THE LAW’S ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • RAJKUMAR PULLA avatar

    New Year Is

    Contributed by Rajkumar Pulla on Jan 1, 2010
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    A TIME OF PERSUASION,A TIME OF PREPARATION

    EYE WITNESS NEWS Profile of a Witness Acts 1:8 " . . . and you shall be My witnesses" Introduction: What does this text: "Ye shall be witnesses to Me!" evoke in your thinking? What is a proper response? A. IT SAYS TO ME THAT I PERSONALLY, ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    A.s.k.

    Contributed by Johnny Knight on Jan 26, 2010
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    I look at asking, seeking, and knocking, that is, the start and the finish of faith to receiving from God; much like the great rockets of the old NASA space programs like that of the Mercury and Apollo missions.

    A.S.K. Text: Matthew 7:7 Remember: The devil doesn’t appose: -what you want to do… -what you’d like to do… -But, what you are called (by God) to do. The struggle is a wrestling match between: -the vision given and the vision fulfilled… -the promise and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Daniel Austin avatar

    Count The Cost

    Contributed by Daniel Austin on Apr 10, 2010
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    Jesus warned us to “count the cost” (Luke 14:25-33) of discipleship.

    Count The Cost 03/01/09 AM Text: Ephesians 5:15 - 17 (NASB) Therefore be careful how you walk, not as unwise men but as wise, making the most of your time, because the days are evil. So then do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is. Introduction Comic Non-Sequitur by Wiley ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jerry Smith avatar

    Sacrifice A Son

    Contributed by Jerry Smith on Apr 14, 2008
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    Abraham was told by God to sacrifice his only son Isaac. God did not ask Abraham to do something God was not willing to do Himself. This sermon parallels these truths.

    Abraham is the Father of our Faith. In Genesis 12 God called him to be the leader of a great nation. In our story today God tells Abraham to sacrifice his son. Let’s study this story for truths we can apply to our lives. I. The request from God 22:1, 2 READ Notice in verse 2 God understood the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tim Huie avatar

    What Would Jesus Say To A Backslidden Christian? Series

    Contributed by Tim Huie on Apr 15, 2008
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    Jesus writes a letter to the church at Ephesus, revealing their backslidden heart and prescribing a cure.

    1. Illus. of Robert Robinson • Wrote, “Come Thou Fount Of Every Blessing” when he was 23. • Third stanza contains the line, “prone to wander, Lord I feel it, prone to leave the God I love.” Proved prophetic for Robert Robinson, who grew cold and indifferent, abandoned any pretext of living for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Scott Epperson avatar

    Reluctant Disciples

    Contributed by Scott Epperson on May 26, 2008
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    To be a true disciple we must be willing to follow the lamb where ever he may go. The question you should ask is how far will you go?

    #1) Count the Cost Rev 14:4 These are they which were not defiled with women; for they are virgins. These are they which follow the Lamb whithersoever he goeth. These were redeemed from among men, being the first fruits unto God and to the Lamb. I think as Christians we would all like to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    Prepare For Impact Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on May 8, 2006
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    Moving from being a tagalong Christian to one who makes an impact is a simple process to understand.

    Prepare for Impact (I Peter 1:13-16) 1. Have you heard of the new scientific theory? "When a cat is dropped, it always lands on its feet, and when toast is dropped, it always lands buttered side down. Therefore, if a slice of toast is strapped to a cat’s back, buttered side up, and the animal is ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Dennis Nolan avatar

    Where Are You Heading?

    Contributed by Dennis Nolan on Apr 26, 2006
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    The challenge and cost of following Jesus

    Where are you heading? 2/4/06 Luke 9: 51As the time approached for him to be taken up to heaven, Jesus resolutely set out for Jerusalem. 52And he sent messengers on ahead, who went into a Samaritan village to get things ready for him; 53but the people there did not welcome him, because he was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist