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A Prescription For Life And Work

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Sep 28, 2006

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1- Work heartily 2- See good 3- Be helpful 4- Laugh long

INTRO.- Have you been to the doctor lately? ILL.- After a doctor checked a patient over, he asked, “Have you been living a normal life?” “Yes, doctor.” “Well, you’ll have to cut it out for awhile.” Normal in America is not necessarily good. ILL.- A certain lady visited her doctor nearly ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:22-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Trusting God In Difficult Times

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Oct 2, 2006

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The beliefs we must commit ourselves to when facing suffering are: 1. God is good, even when life is bad. 2. God can redeem the evil that comes into our lives. 3. We must do the right thing, even when it does not seem to pay off.

Those of you who have seen the classic movie Fiddler on the Roof remember the scene where Tevye, the main character, is walking on a dusty road, pulling both a milk cart and a lame horse. He says: “Ah, dear God, was that necessary? Did you have to make him lame just before the Sabbath? That ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

Making Decisions In Time Of Stress

Contributed by Bill Burnett on Mar 1, 2007

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How do you make decisions in time of stress. Abraham is an example of what not to do.

Making Right Decisions In Times Of Stress - Genesis 16 This is a passage of Abram’s disobedience to God. He listened to the voice of his wife rather than God. In order for us to learn something of importance from this passage, we need to understand two things: 1. THE STRESS THAT ABRAHAM WAS ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 16:1-16

Denomination: Foursquare

The Trouble With Being Fickle

Contributed by Monty Newton on Apr 1, 2007

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Fickle folks do not make faithful followers.

Title: The Trouble with Being Fickle Text: John 12:12-19 Thesis: Fickle folks do not make faithful followers. Introduction In Pop-Culture: Do you remember Milli Vanilli? They sold 30 million singles and 10 million albums before they were discovered to be lip-syncing pop fraudsters and became ...read more

Scripture: John 12:12-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Letters To The 7 Curches Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Oct 22, 2007

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ONe chrch appears alive but is dead, one feels as good as dead but there’s still ife there if only they’ll persevere.

Today we read about two churches with a significant contrast of characteristics. One thinks it’s alive but is dead, the other feels as good as dead but is alive. Sardis was a sophisticated city and perhaps that was the reason that persecution against Christians wasn’t such a problem as it was ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-13

Denomination: Anglican

An Invitation To Joy Part 2 Series

Contributed by Jason Pettibone on Nov 2, 2007

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How do we live full lives that God offers to those who love and serve Him?

An Invitation to Lasting Joy, Part 3 Turn with me today once again to a passage in Matthew’s Gospel that we call the Sermon on the Mount. We are discovering what Jesus says about following Him! How can we live in a way that pleases God and that enjoys His favor? It’s here in these verses. My ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:7-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Do Not Speak Against Your Blessing

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Nov 16, 2007

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Sermon focuses on the power of our words especially as seen when we speak against the blessings that God places in our lives.

Do Not Speak Against Your Blessing Scripture: Proverbs 18:21; James 3:3-10; Mark 3:28-29; Introduction This message came to me a couple of weeks ago while I was watching TV. I began working on it while I was on an airplane coming home from Phoenix which led to me having a Spirit-filled ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 18:21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Invitation Series

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jul 20, 2006

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The story provides a good window through which to view the other events of that day AND this day. It sheds some important light for anyone still trying to figure out what to do with Jesus. The story divides into three acts. Each is about an invitation

Day by Day with Jesus/Last Week Series The Invitation Matthew 22:1-14 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO “For many are invited but few are chosen!” That’s the punch line to Jesus’ parable. Parables aren’t just cute little stories that illustrate a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Out Of Control Series

Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Jul 24, 2006

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People who yield to God’s control experience well-being.

#2006-26 Title: Out of Control Text: Matthew 5:5 Truth: People who yield to God’s control experience well-being. Aim: To lead them to submit to God. INTRODUCTION Victor Hugo, who is famous for his novel The Hunchback of Notre Dame, also so wrote a story called “Ninety-Three.” It tells of a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:5

Denomination: Baptist

What Do You Do When You Are Caught In A Dilemma

Contributed by Levi Wright on Jun 16, 2007

based on 25 ratings

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This sermon is meant to give you strength and courage when you are facing a dilemma in your life.

Banner of Praises Ministries Rev. Dr. Levi Howard Wright, Pastor & Founder “What Do You Do..... When You Are Caught In A Dilemma” Philippians 1:21-26 [21] For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain. [22] But if I live in the flesh, this is the fruit of my labour: yet what I shall ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:21-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Give Thanks!

Contributed by Sterling Franklin on Nov 28, 2010

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In all things, whether good or bad, we are to be thankful for what God has given us OR what God can make of our bad situation.

Scripture Reading: Psalm 107 Basic Sermon Outline: --- "Give Thanks!" Introduction I. Good Times -----A. Times of Blessing -----B. Times of the Miraculous -----C. Times of Realization of God’s Character II. Bad Times -----A. Times of Discipline -----B. Times of Trial -----C. Times of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christ My Contentment Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 30, 2010

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Christ my Contentment

Reading: Philippians chapter 4 verses 1-11: Ill: Meaningless words: • (1). Kathy’s children’s cough medicine contains this warning: • “Do not drive a car or operate machinery after taking this medication” • (2). Boots ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1-11

Denomination: Brethren

Thank You God

Contributed by Tim Shepard on Dec 2, 2010

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This sermon is about thanking God all the time and not just at Thanksgiving.

THANK YOU GOD (This sermon is preceded by the Thanksgiving video by the Skit Guys.) Well, it’s that time again. Time for the celebration of Thanksgiving. As I was working on this week’s sermon I was busy thinking about all the things that will happen this Thursday. You see, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-9

Denomination: *other

Is Your Church A Cruise-Ship Or A Battleship?

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jan 5, 2011

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Which image better describes a church? Your church? I know, it’s a metaphor. All metaphors break down at some point. When making a choice, our natural inclination is to choose the cruise ship over the battleship any day.

Opening illustration: watch an illustrative audio-video clip Introduction: On the surface we would believe that the early church in Acts was blessed with outstanding growth due to the anointed preaching of the apostles; their balanced practices that would evolve into much of our church programming ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:11-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Holy Suitcases, Things Christians Carry With Them

Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Mar 7, 2013

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The writer of Hebrews tells us that there are things that accompany our Salvation.

Holy Suitcases Things Christians Carry With Them Hebrews 6:9-12 Intro: Ray Stevens, a country singer who is also known for his comedy, had a hit song back in 1992. The name of the song was the Mississippi Squirrel. In the song he told the story of him carrying a squirrel to church. He had the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:9-12

Denomination: Baptist

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