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How Do We Please God?

Contributed by Jim Kane on Dec 14, 2004

based on 11 ratings

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We please God when we work together as part of His team – the church!

Three weeks ago, I quoted Rick Warren who said, “You were made for a mission. God is at work in the world and he wants you to join him. This assignment is called your mission…” “Your life mission,” he goes on to say, “is both shared and specific. One part of it is a responsibility you share with ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16

Denomination: Church Of God

'tis The Season To Remember Christ

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 20, 2004

based on 255 ratings

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’Tis the season to worship Christ.

INTRO.- ILL.- A man called the church office one day and said, "Can I please speak to the head hog at the trough?" The secretary, highly offended, said, "If you mean the pastor, then you may refer to him as ’Pastor’ or ’Brother,’ but you may certainly NOT refer to him as the ‘head hog at the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:9-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Spiritual Friendship -- A Mark Of Discipleship Series

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Jan 15, 2004

based on 48 ratings

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Spiritual Friendship is one of the expecations God has of his disciples. This sermon looks at several Scripture passages to identify the keys to building a successful Spiritual Friendship.

(Preface note to the reader: Our church elders identified 7 Marks of Discipleship. Six are suggested by Michael Foss in his book, "Power Surge." To his six, we added the seventh -- Evangelism. These marks are: Spiritual Friendships, Serve Others in and beyond the congregation, Pray Daily, ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:7-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Introduction To Joel Series

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Jan 19, 2004

based on 34 ratings

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The book of Joel reveals the wonderful sovereignty of God.

Joel 1:1 Introduction Woodlawn Baptist Church January 18, 2004 Introduction “The word of the Lord that came to Joel the son of Pethuel.” As I begin a short series of messages from the book of Joel, I want to begin tonight by laying a foundation for the thoughts that will come later in the book. ...read more

Scripture: Joel 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

"Two Men, Two Ways, Two Destinies"

Contributed by Rick Bartosik on Jan 26, 2004

based on 84 ratings

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Ultimate success in life is found in getting the roots of our lives deep into the truth of God’s Word and letting it shape our thinking and transform our lives.

“Two Men, Two Ways, Two Destinies” Psalm 1 Dr. Rick Bartosik, Senior Pastor Mililani Community Church January 23, 2004 Today we are beginning a new series of Sunday morning messages on the Psalms. One of the early church fathers, St. Basil, wrote that "they are like a general hospital for souls ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6, 2 Timothy 3:14-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Me Almighty

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Feb 1, 2004

based on 78 ratings

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When you think you could do a better job than God, You need to remember: 1. There is one God, and you are not him. 2. God’s job is harder than you think. 3. Our goal should be to be like God, not to be God.

On our plane trip out to San Diego this summer they showed the film Bruce Almighty with Jim Carey. Besides being hilarious, it had a real message behind it. Carey plays Bruce Nolan, a local Eyewitness News TV reporter in Buffalo, New York. He is discontented with almost everything in his life, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18-25

Denomination: Methodist

Running For The Greatest Prize

Contributed by Mark Holdcroft on Feb 15, 2004

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Paul tells us that in this life we are in a race. This Gospel message looks at how we can win the prize that Paul describes and what exactly that prize is.

Running for the greatest prize. 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize? Run in such a way as to get the prize. 25:Everyone who competes in the games goes into strict training. They do it to get a crown that will not last; but we do ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Pentecostal

"I Yam What I Yam”

Contributed by Jim Kane on Feb 15, 2004

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To be in shape for God means to accept ourselves for who we are while growing in Christian maturity.

This morning it’s time for a cartoon quiz! Ready? Here we go! (Winners win the satisfaction of knowing their cartoon trivia!) Who says, “Yabba dabba do?” (Fred Flintstone) Who concludes a certain cartoon series with “TTThat’s all folks!” (Porky Pig) What two partners would rather eat than solve ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:4-14

Denomination: Church Of God

The Power Of The Seed

Contributed by David Insell on Feb 17, 2004

based on 76 ratings

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This is an article I wrote for a newsletter that goes into prisions in the United states.

In this edition we are going to look at the power of the seed. I am going to explore the potential of the seed. I want you to look with me at Isaiah 55:11. We could call this ‘The Power of the Word.’ But we are going to call it ‘The Power of the Seed.’ When we look at Mark 4 it talks about the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

In The Firey Furnace Series

Contributed by Jason Cole on Feb 18, 2004

based on 54 ratings

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The effect Jesus had on those he encountered in the Firey furnace

Introduction: Over the past several weeks we have looked at encounters that Jesus had with people when he was here on Earth 2,000 years ago. There has never been a person who impacted the world more than Jesus, and this is evident in his life. Not only did he impact people during and after his ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:4-40

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Lineage Of Our King Series

Contributed by Jason Cole on Feb 18, 2004

based on 66 ratings

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What we can gain from the exciting lineage of Jesus.

“The Word Became Flesh: The Lineage of our King” Introduction: If the Wise Men Had Been Women... First, if the wise men had been women, it would not have taken them two years to get there because they would have stopped and asked for directions. If the Wise Men had been women, they would have ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Closer Look At Faith Series

Contributed by Jason Cole on Feb 23, 2004

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We always need to be advancing and growing in our faith, but we cannot do anything without faith. Today all things have to make sense and it is not easy to trust God, but faith can move mountains.

“A Closer Look: Faith” Introduction: We live in a world in which it is hard to have faith. People expect everything to make sense logically and faith very rarely fits into people’s equations. We as the church are supposed to be based and founded on faith. Faith is what keeps us going and ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How God Can Use Your Life Series

Contributed by Keith Warden on Feb 23, 2004

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Do you want to be used by God? Discover what God’s responsibility is and what your responsibility is.

How God Can Use Your Life Luke 1:26-38 Introduction READ TEXT God’s part in using my life… 1.God chooses the person. When God got ready to prepare for the coming of His Son, He chose an ordinary Jewish teenage girl to have the honor of being the mother of the Messiah. He chose a young girl, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Baptist

Do You Trust Me - No Matter What?

Contributed by Larry Elder on Aug 1, 2007

based on 25 ratings

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Jesus calls on two people to trust Him in different ways – but both are offered the chance to “prime the pump” of faith by forcing reliance on Jesus Christ.

Do You Trust Me - No Matter What? Mark 5:21-43 ILL…There was a man who was lost in the desert. After wandering around for a long time his throat became very dry, about that time he saw a little shack in the distance. He made his way over to the shack and found a water pump with a small jug of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-24

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Little Help For Someone Who's Changed

Contributed by Ed Taylor on Aug 3, 2007

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Any church is filled with men and women who have been CHANGED.

1. IT’S TRUE. God can take the hardest, the toughest, the meanest, and the most difficult person and transform them. • One day they’re radically AGAINST God. • The next day they’re radically FOR God. It’s Remarkable! • Not just a temporary change… it’s permanent & long lasting • The kind that ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:1-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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