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Proverbs For Living

Contributed by Abraham Shanklin on Jan 31, 2004

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This book of Proverbs is a fathers’ counsel to his son. Every young person and young at heart ought to read a verse from this book on a daily basis. This book speaks to life and how it can be lived.

Living the Life Series: Proverbs For Living (PFL) Scripture Reference: Proverbs 2:1 – 10 Introduction We are a culture that is overwhelmed with acronyms, initials, abbreviations, and catchy phrases that paint the picture or tell the story of people, places, or things. There is no shortage of ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 2:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Find God In A Godless World Series

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jun 1, 2004

based on 14 ratings

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The praying life overcomes the downward tug of a godless world.

Finding God in a Godless World (Directions: Part 3) James 4:7-10 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Review: In our previous study we explored the normal human tendency to be independent and self-reliant. Independence and self-reliance are good ...read more

Scripture: James 4:7-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Great Pretender

Contributed by David Mcgowin on Mar 30, 2006

based on 9 ratings

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We often pretend to be someone that we’re not, but probably someone we would really like to be.

The Great Pretender Mt. 27:1-5 03/26/06 You are all familiar with the 1956 song by the Platters ‘The Great Pretender’ with the lyrics, “Oh yes, I’m the great pretender, pretending that I’m doing well; My need is such, I pretend too much; I’m lonely but no one can tell.” I’m sure that this song ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:1-5

Denomination: Methodist

Friend Of God Series

Contributed by Brett Adams on Oct 10, 2006

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God doesn’t want you to enjoy the things of the world...but the things of God in the world.

WWJBD Part 4 – Friend of God James 4:1-10 I left my truck at Andy’s house while I was in Chicago week before last. I came home and on Sunday night Nikki and I ran over to get it. I was going to take it home, but she convinced me to bring it over here to the parking lot and set it out there. So ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Keys To Contentment Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jun 13, 2006

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Last in a five part series from 1 Timothy. This message focuses on how to be content.

This morning we’re going to wrap up our study of 1 Timothy. For the last 5 weeks we’ve seen how God intends for us to grow together in his family – the church. We’ve seen that in order to grow together as a family we need to have: • Sound doctrine that is based on the word of God • Men and women ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Rebellious Son Series

Contributed by Fred Sigle on May 1, 2006

based on 18 ratings

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The Rebellious will always end up in the pig pen of sin if they remain in their rebellion.

THE REBELLIOUS SON A. An ACCUSATION brought against Jesus more than any other was: "He is a FRIEND of SINNERS!" 1. Luke 15:1-2 (READ and COMMENT) ILLUSTRATION: A lump must have SWELLED in the throat of Jesus and tears WELLED in His eyes. Before Him were people from all walks of life: ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Experiencing The Joy Of Worship

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Mar 13, 2003

based on 38 ratings

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1. We need to get in touch with our Creator. 2. We need to get in touch with eternity. 3. We need to get in touch with hope.

Someone has written about the difference in worship styles in story form, using a bit of humor: “An old farmer went to the city one weekend and attended the big city church. He came home and his wife asked him how it was. ‘Well,’ said the farmer, ‘It was good. They did something ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 5:9-14

Denomination: Methodist

Surveying The Cross Series

Contributed by Ernest Flores on Feb 12, 2004

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The sermon answers the question of the old hymn, "Were You There?" by surveying the people around the cross of Jesus and seeing how we are similar to them.

Title: Surveying the Cross Text: Luke 23:36-56 v. 27 A great number of the people followed him... They called the other day to conduct a survey about the alumni of the University of Southern California. Asked me about my ethnic background, and I told them I was Mexican. They asked my line of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:26-56

Denomination: Baptist

Yes We Have A Future

Contributed by Norm Story on Feb 7, 2003

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Focus on immediate suffering, or a longer-term perspective?

"Yes, You Do Have a Future" Isaiah 40:26-31 Romans 8:18-28 (Isaiah 40:26-31 NRSV) " Lift up your eyes on high and see: Who created these? He who brings out their host and numbers them, calling them all by name; because he is great in strength, mighty in power, not one is missing. {27} Why do you ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18-28, Isaiah 40:26-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

These Are The Days Of Elijah Part 4: Righteousness Being Restored Series

Contributed by David Petticrew on Mar 16, 2004

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Number 4 in a series looking at the imagery in the modern Hymn These are the days of Elijah, looking at Moses restoring rigtheousness and what it means for revival today.

Introduction I want to start this morning by using a quote from a Methodist. When you work around the church a while it comes quite naturally, the laughter of cynical disbelief. In 1986 the United Methodist General Conference, on the last day of two weeks of meetings, passed a resolution that ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 19:1-6, Deuteronomy 6:1-25

Denomination: Holiness

Christmas Comfort For The Discouraged

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Nov 21, 2000

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An advent sermon which rehearses God’s character, and how that can help us deal with our depression.

Christmas Comfort for the Discouraged Isaiah 51.1-8 1Hearken to me, ye that follow after righteousness, ye that seek the LORD: look unto the rock whence ye are hewn, and to the hole of the pit whence ye are digged. 2Look unto Abraham your father, and unto Sarah that bare you: for I called him ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 51:1-8

Denomination: United Methodist

People Need The Lord Series

Contributed by Jim Kane on Jan 28, 2003

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People need the Lord!

Did you hear last week about the family that tried to auction itself off on the Internet website called E-Bay? E-Bay is a well-known site that auctions off thousands of items from the memorable to the ridiculous! A family composed of a husband and wife and two kids, offered themselves to provide ...read more

Scripture: James 4:13-16

Denomination: Church Of God

Wrong Conclusions About God

Contributed by David Swensen on Oct 17, 2001

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Since September 11, many feel that God’s love and protection have left them,they feel vulnerable and alone. Come and learn the truth about God at this difficult time.

WRONG CONCLUSIONS ABOUT GOD Hebrews 1:1-9 INTRODUCTION When Joey Barrow was a teenager, his classmates labeled him a sissy. His mother made him take violin lessons, hoping he would “make something of himself.” While his classmates were engaged in rough, tough masculine activities, Joey was ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Friends Or Enemies Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Oct 19, 2001

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One of the most difficult decisions we will make is proclaiming our allegiance. We either follow Christ or the world.

Submitting to God James 4:1-10 Have you ever wondered how some wars began? Consider how some of the following wars got started — about 1,000 years ago, a war between two cities in France started as the result of a conflict over a water bucket. A Chinese emperor went to war because of a broken ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

In Remembrance

Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Nov 16, 2002

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Communion is a time of remembrance bringing into the presence of Jesus Christ

Sermon: In Remembrance I Cor 11:17-36 November 3, 2002 I. Introduction A. A little girl asked her mother one Sunday morning as she was preparing lunch, “Mommy, why do you cut off the ends of the ham before you cook it?” The girl’s mother turned and looked at her and said, “Oh, sweetie, I’m ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:17-36

Denomination: United Methodist

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