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All Kinds Of People Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on May 18, 2023

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You can learn from observing people. It is amazing that King Solomon could see this much from his palace. Solomon was observing people who were working hard, and he observed that their inward motive was envy. We could find this type of person very commonly.

You can learn a lot from watching people. You could be at the Atlanta airport at the busiest airport in the world or at a quiet rural restaurant and you will find a variety of people. We can become students of people. Knowing what makes people tick and learning from others is wise. We are ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Finding True Blessedness (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Boomer Phillips on May 24, 2023

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This message covers the first six verses of The Beatitudes. The word "blessed" in the text refers to more than just peace and happiness. It means "a divine and godlike joy." Jesus was saying, "Joyful are those who possess these inward qualities."

I have entitled our message this morning, “Finding True Blessedness (Part 1).” The words of Jesus seen in our passage today are called “The Beatitudes,” and this does not mean “beautiful attitudes,” even though this phrase might have catchy ring. “The Beatitudes are blessed sayings.”(1) “The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Finding True Blessedness (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Boomer Phillips on May 30, 2023

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This message covers the last six verses of The Beatitudes. The word "blessed" in the text refers to more than just peace and happiness. It means "a divine and godlike joy." Jesus was saying, "Joyful are those who possess these inward qualities."

I have entitled our message this morning, “Finding True Blessedness (Part 2).” As we get started, I should remind us that the words of Jesus seen in our passage are called “The Beatitudes,” and that the word “beatitude” comes from a Latin term meaning “blessedness.”(1) But the term “blessed” used ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:7-12

Denomination: Baptist

Why We Love God

Contributed by John Kohler on Jan 16, 2003

based on 44 ratings

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This outline focuses upon the primary reason why every Christian loves God.

Why We Love God I John 4:19 Love may be defined as “an unselfish commitment to the temporal and eternal good of another.” A husband and wife love each other by being unselfishly committed to each other’s temporal and eternal good. Parents love their children by being unselfishly committed ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:19

Denomination: Baptist

Disciples Are Like Their Teacher ... They Forgive Series

Contributed by Michael Mustian on Feb 13, 2002

based on 23 ratings

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This sermon is part of a series looking at four qualities of a disciple of Christ and focuses on forgiveness.

Disciples Are Like Their Teacher … They Forgive Genesis 50:15-21; Matthew 18:25-35 I stumbled upon a copy of a letter that I had written back in college. It’s somewhat funny that I should find it now, because it tells of an event in my life that … well, I think I’ll just read it aloud to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:25-35, Genesis 50:15-21

Denomination: Baptist

Mean What You Say! Series

Contributed by Scott Heine on May 2, 2002

based on 79 ratings

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Third in a series on the Ten Commandments, focusing on sincerity and honoring God’s name.

Rule #3: Mean What You Say! By Pastor Scott Heine · June 18, 2000 A couple of weeks ago, I asked you to consider some tough questions: On a scale of 1 to 10, how would you rate your life — not just at this moment, or because of whatever circumstances you’ve faced, but rather an overall ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Enriched Series

Contributed by David Welch on Feb 25, 2003

based on 49 ratings

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First in a series on 1 Corinthians focusing on the spiritual position of the believers in spite of their practice.

Chico Alliance Church September 15, 2002 Pastor David Welch “Enriched” I Corinthians 1:1-9 Introduction to the Book BACKGROUND OF CORINTH--THE CITY Major trade center Entertainment center Two types of games--Olympian/Isthmian. Isthmian held in Corinth. Cosmopolitan population--Greeks, Roman ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:1-9

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Abc's Of Successful Living

Contributed by James Chandler on Apr 1, 2003

based on 90 ratings

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This sermon focuses on three simple priciples that will help us live successfully as Christians.

I. We all want to be successful in life. A. Success not found in riches. B. Success not found in fame. C. Success not found in power. D. Success only found in Christ Jesus. Ephesians 3:20 "To Him who is able to do immeasurable more than all we can ask or imagine, according ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Individual Worship Series

Contributed by Jeffery Richards on Sep 7, 2002

based on 34 ratings

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This is the second in a series on the topic of Worship. This focuses on the need for individual worship on a daily basis.

INDIVIDUAL WORSHIP ROMANS 12:1-2 Worship is to feel in your heart and express in some appropriate manner a humbling but delightful sense of admiring awe and astonished wonder and overpowering love in the presence of that most ancient Mystery, that Majesty which philosophers call the First Cause, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

God Is Number One Series

Contributed by Scott Heine on Nov 20, 2000

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First in a series on the Ten Commandments, focusing on the necessary priority of God in our lives.

Rule #1: God Is Number One! By Pastor Scott Heine Estrella Community Church · Goodyear, AZ June 4, 2000 If you could rate your life on a scale of 1 to 10 today, what rating would you give it? I’m talking about an overall rating — one that takes all aspects of your life into account: ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Behold The Messiah Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 3, 2001

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We need to behold the Messiah at Christmas and make sure we are focused on Him.

Behold the Messiah! Thesis: We need to behold the Messiah at Christmas and make sure we are focused on Him. Texts: Luke 2:10,11 " But the angel said to them, ’Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:10-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Your Eyes Are On Canaan, But Your Mind Is In Egypt!

Contributed by Kirk Devine on Jul 20, 2001

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In order to reach your destiny,your mind must be focused on were are going.

YOUR EYES ARE ON CANAAN, BUT YOUR MIND IS IN EGYPT! EXODUS 16:1-3 (ROMANS 8:1-5) As I continue to grow and mature in life, and in the Lord, I have discovered that in order to achieve success, or attain a goal, you must have a fixed mind... In planning a brighter tomorrow you must anticipate the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 16:1-3, Romans 8:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

It Is Well With My Soul

Contributed by Jeffery Richards on Aug 28, 2001

based on 45 ratings

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This sermon challenges our level of contentment. It focuses on 3 Text that deal with contentment.

IT IS WELL WITH MY SOUL I TIMOTHY 6:6 Horatio G Spafford was born in North Troy, New York on Oct. 20, 1828. As a young man Spafford had established a successful legal practice in Chicago. Along with his financial success, he always maintained a keen interest in Christian activities. He enjoyed ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:11

Denomination: Baptist

Worshiping God As Creator Series

Contributed by Scott Weber on Mar 28, 2001

based on 98 ratings

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First in a series on worship - this message focuses on worshiping God because He is the Creator.

That’s Why We Worship - Worshiping God As Creator "Worshiping God As Creator" Creation Joke: There were these three professionals sitting around a table talking about the oldest profession. The Doctor says, "well, the Bible says that God took a rib out of Adam to make woman. Since that ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 4:10-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Got Grace? Series

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Apr 26, 2001

based on 66 ratings

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This sermon focuses on what grace really is and how it affects our lives today.

Personal Questions… Got Grace? Ephesians 2:8-9 April 1, 2001 Intro: A. Ever wonder how the "Got Milk" ads got started? Well there is a "Got Milk" internet site that tells the story… In 1993 milk consumption in California had declined steadily for 20 years, so milk processors from all over the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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