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What Faith Requires: Decide Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Feb 21, 2020

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“If anyone wants to follow after me…” That’s our question for today - if we want to follow Jesus - we have to make a decision. It is not an uniformed decision - Jesus spells out for us what that decision means.

WHAT FAITH REQUIRES: DECIDE MARK 8:33-38 Introduction We have spent this month thinking about what Faith Requires: -We trust / Believe in Jesus -We persist in our faith through the struggles -We focus our faith on Jesus Christ without distraction Today we finish this series by emphasizing ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:33-38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Being Thankful For Our "Gots” , Not Ungrateful For Our "Nots”

Contributed by Guy Glass on Feb 9, 2009

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A message looking at the life of Job as he moved from wealth to poverty, and how he remained thankful

BEING THANKFUL FOR OUR “GOTS” NOT UNGRATEFUL FOR OUR “NOTS” Job 1:1-12 Job 1:1-12 In the land of Uz there lived a man whose name was Job. This man was blameless and upright; he feared God and shunned evil. 2 He had seven sons and three daughters, 3 and he owned seven thousand sheep, three ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

What Is The Point?

Contributed by Dennis Rhoads on Oct 21, 2003

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Examines the main point of what appears at first glance to be just a random set of sayings by Jesus.

October 19, 2003 What is the point? Text Mark 9:38-50 May the words of my mouth and the meditations of my heart be acceptable to you, O Lord. This morning’s sermon is based on our Gospel reading, Mark 9:38-50. At first glance, this text appears to be just a series of short, disconnected sayings ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:38-50

Denomination: Lutheran

Sidestepping Landmines

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Mar 9, 2009

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There are many landmines that we need to sidestep. This message addresses three landmines, fear, jealousy and anger.

Side Stepping Land Mines James 3:13-18 NLT If I were traveling across country in Viet Nam, Cambodia, or near the boarder of Thai-Burma area; one of my greatest fears would be encountering a landmine! Clear Landmines International says that one person dies every 30 minutes somewhere in the world ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18

Denomination: Free Methodist

The Centrality Of Christ

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Nov 21, 2006

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The desire of God’s heart is that in everything Jesus Christ might have the preeminence. Paul declares that everything finds its meaning and significance in Christ. Christ must be at the center of all things both in our individual lives and in the church.

THE CENTRALITY OF CHRIST COLOSSIANS 1:15-18 And He is the head of the body, the church, who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead, that in all things He may have the preeminence Introduction: The desire of God’s heart is that in everything Jesus Christ might have the preeminence. Paul ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-18

Denomination: Baptist

"God Among Humankind"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 24, 2012

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A sermon about trust.

“God Among Humankind” Mark 1:21-28 A couple years ago there was a pretty bad disaster out at sea. A tourist boat, loaded with cars and partiers, had not shut its doors properly; water began pouring in; the boat started to sink, and panic set in!!! People were screaming as the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:21-28

Denomination: United Methodist

The Parable Of The Rich Fool

Contributed by James Snyder on Jul 10, 2013

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Covetousness will cause a person to implode, from which few people survive.

Recently, an elderly woman here in Florida won the $600 million lottery. I am happy for her and diligently looking into my family tree to see if I might not be a distant relative. I was thinking about this and wondering how many people contributed to this lottery to bring it up to the $600 million ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-34

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Be A Winner For Christ!

Contributed by Dave Martin on Feb 9, 2005

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In September of 1995, the world-famous Harlem Globetrotters suffered a rare defeat on the basketball court as they toured Europe with a team made up of several former professional basketball stars.

Pastor Dave Martin Cross Creek Community Church ~ Feb 6, 2005 Be a Winner for Christ! In September of 1995, the world-famous Harlem Globetrotters suffered a rare defeat on the basketball court as they toured Europe with a team made up of several former professional basketball stars. The 91-85 ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Bible Church

The Vibrant Church

Contributed by Glenn Newton on Nov 18, 2003

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A vibrant church is one that has resounding Life, and that life comes from the source, Jesus Christ, our Risen Savior.

The Vibrant Church Pastor Glenn Newton 5-4-03 Acts 2: 36-47 Stan Toler, Pastor/Authur and Speaker from Trinity Church of the Nazarene in OK City, OK. was telling us about his visit to Dr. Chow’s church in S.E. Asia a couple of years ago. Dr. Toler was investigating why this church was the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:36-47

Denomination: Nazarene

Stand Firm In The Faith Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on May 17, 2016

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What are some reasons that many fail to stand firm?

HoHum: Archibald Naismith says that at the Battle of Waterloo, when the fight became its worst, an officer galloped up to the Commander, the Duke of Wellington and said, "My Captain says we are being destroyed, we need reinforcements quickly." The Duke said simply, "Tell him to stand." The officer ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:13-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What's Wrong With Gambling?

Contributed by Michael Stover on Jun 18, 2002

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How should a Christian respond to the gambling craze of our day? The Scripture provides insight into how we should stand.

Definition of Gambling: Desiring the possession of another (the prize) the gambler creates a risk (losing his own) in an attempt, through, chance, to gain the other person’s possession with nothing to give in exchange. To justify gambling, many people say things like “Life is a gamble… A farmer ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:9-11

Denomination: Baptist

Priorities For Today's Church

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Oct 2, 2006

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To have an impact for Jesus, we must have our priorities straight; both as individual Christians and as a church.

A policeman in Los Angeles responded to a call of a burglary in process. It was around midnight when he got there. He saw a young man standing near the front door of the business and when he yelled for him to get down on the ground, the young man raised a gun and pointed at the policeman. The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-8

Denomination: *other

Your Will Be Done Series

Contributed by Ed Gratton on Aug 12, 2018

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Sixth in a series on the Lord's Prayer

1 Your Will Be Done Week 6 The Lord’s Prayer Matthew 6:9-13 Some wise person said, “The investment of a self-centered life yields no dividends that are satisfying or eternal.” Today, we’re taking a look at the next part of the model prayer Jesus gave to his disciples. He gave this example of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-11

Denomination: Christian Church

More Of You Lord In 2002 Pt. 4

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 26, 2002

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In 2002 we need to actively dispense more of God’s Grace, more Offerings to God, more Love, and more Forgiveness to others in the Body of Christ. Because the more G.O.L.F. we play the more we will impact our community.

More of You Lord in 2002 part 4 Thesis: In 2002 we need to actively dispense more of God’s Grace, more Offerings to God, more Love, and more Forgiveness to others in the Body of Christ. Because the more G.O.L.F. we play the more we will impact our community. NEW BANNER FOR CHURCH THIS YEAR: ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:14-15, Ephesians 4:32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Bust Out Of A Slump

Contributed by David Dewitt on Jan 9, 2001

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Jesus has come to free us from all of the barriers of life

How to bust out of a slump Mark 10:46-52 January 30, 2000 Morning service I. Assume responsibility for your own life “When he heard that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he began to shout.” A. Bartimaeus had to be responsible for himself 1. No one could step forward for Bartimaeus 2. Bartimaeus was in a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:46-52

Denomination: Church Of God

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