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The Curse Of Indifference

Contributed by Chris Gowen on Mar 22, 2001

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The children of Israel failed to take their full possession because they became indifferent to God’s purpose for them.

There is the parable of the wild duck told by the Danish philosopher Kierkegaard. One wild duck was flying with his mates across northern Europe. During the flight this wild duck left the others to land in a Danish barnyard where there were tame ducks. He enjoyed the corn. He stayed for an hour, ...read more

Scripture: Judges 1:1-36

Denomination: Baptist

Be Ye Seperate

Contributed by Thomas Donelan on Sep 14, 2010

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Sanctification is a forgotten concept in much of the modern church. Salvation is preached much and is needed. Deliverance is preached in some circles as well, but the thought of have a standard of separated, holy living for God is just as important.

I. Introduction The Lord is looking for a people who will love Him and serve Him and be His. When God created Adam and Eve in the garden it was with the thought that they and their descendants would love and worship God but they failed Him. Then God destroyed the world with a flood and that Noah ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:14-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Celebrating Jesus Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Feb 7, 2005

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We celebrate Jesus’ enlightening presence among us; the coming of the one who brought the whole creation into being; our new found status as children of God, the fact that God has lowered himself to human form and dwelt among us; and we celebrate the glor

What are we here to celebrate today? 1 The light which enlightens everyone v9 Jesus Christ, who will bring them true enlightenment. What is enlightenment? Enlightenment is one of those concepts that’s very popular these days. I’m not sure anyone really understands what they mean by it, ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Anglican

Raise Your Hands And Pray Series

Contributed by Manny Salva Cruz on May 17, 2015

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There is a strong relationship between prayer and God's power over the church and our nation. When we raise our hands in prayer to God, the enemy is defeated. When we lower our hands, we allow the enemy to win the battle. The people of God must pray.

RAISE YOUR HANDS UP AND PRAY Text: Exodus 17:8-16 (NIV) " 8 The Amalekites came and attacked the Israelites at Rephidim. 9 Moses said to Joshua, “Choose some of our men and go out to fight the Amalekites. Tomorrow I will stand on top of the hill with the staff of God in my hands.” 10 ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:8-16

Denomination: Nazarene

It's Time To Build - Part 4

Contributed by Steve Malone on Sep 21, 2004

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More principles for building God’s house.

"IT’S TIME TO BUILD.....PT 5" INTRODUCTION LET ME TELL YOU -- THE LAST 2 SUNDAYS BEGINNING ON THE PM SERVICE JUNE 25; HAVE BEEN SOME REALLY AWESOME CHURCH SERVICES (PEOPLE TESTIFYING TO GOD’S GREATNESS, SHARING THEIR SORROWS, OPENING AND BEING REAL), GOD’S SPIRIT HAS BEEN PRESENT AND MOVING IN ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 3:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Ain't God Good!

Contributed by Ray Scott on Jul 14, 2003

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God sets the standard for GOODNESS ... He turns badness into GOODNESS. It’s God’s nature to be good. We can trust in the GOODNESS of God.

“Ain’t God Good!” INTRODUCTION: God is good … AMEN? I learned this from childhood. 1.- When I was just a child, my mother taught me a prayer to say at mealtime: “God is great, God is GOOD, let us thank Him for our food. By His hands we all are fed. Give us Lord, our daily bread. Amen.” 2.- ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28, Matthew 19:16-20

Denomination: Baptist

Fully Equipped Series

Contributed by Douglas Dudley on Apr 18, 2005

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ARE YOU FULLY EQUIPPED FOR LIFE? IF THE WORD OF GOD IS NOT READ AND APPLIED DAILY, YOU ARE NOT EQUIPPED TO LIVE LIFE. THE BIBLE IS OUR PERFECT STANDARD OF MEASUREMENT FOR LIFE.

Fully Equipped Text: 2nd Timothy 3:14-17 Introduction. I’d like to tell you a story about a little 9 year-old boy by the name of “Joey”. Joey’s parents took him to Sunday school and his teacher taught the class a lesson from the Bible. Now the lesson the teacher taught was from the Book ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:14-17, 2 Peter 1:3-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Excusing Our Sin: "I'm A Good Person"

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Apr 5, 2006

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This message looks at what we really mean when we say, "He’s a good person" and what the Biblical standard is to be able to say that.

1. Our Belief: “I’m a good person.” 2. Some Examples Of God’s Standards: a. It’s a blot on our record every time we get angry at a friend without cause. - Matthew 5:21-22. - We’ll say, “Well, at least I’m not a murderer,” but here we see that we’re in danger of judgment for our unjustified ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:9-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Good Life Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jul 16, 2007

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A good life involves having 1) the right attitude, 2) have the right response, 3) have the right standard, and 4) have the right incentive.

VBS this week: joy of children celebrating realities of God, it becomes obvious how we often learn ways of casting off Joy and losing focus. This morning, given our locale of worship, I want to change our usual format to focus on the nature of a good life in 1 Pt 3:8-12 in having 1) the right ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:8-12

Denomination: Other

Have You Ever Noticed How Criticism Can Be A Way Of Life?

Contributed by Dr. George Calhoun on Oct 30, 2008

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In a culture where the lines of right and wrong, good and evil have become blurred, how and who determines what is the standard for what is true and what is false?

Have you ever noticed how criticism can be a way of life? In fact, we might say that it is the democratic way of life and an integral part of our society. We have music critics, art critics, drama critics and movies critics. Politicians, athletes, teachers and preachers are critiqued. We critique ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:37-42

Denomination: Baptist

Blowing Our Doors Off

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Nov 10, 2010

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Here walked a man that the disciples were drooling over. He was righteous, rich, and ready to become a follower of Jesus. But the standards were out of reach for him.

Passage: Matthew 19:16-30 Intro: I saw a campaign sign this week that made me think. 1. “water is our future” 2. if it is, we are in trouble. 3. I like water, but it can only do so much 4. but that kind of statement reveals a classic human characteristic. 5. we look for security ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:16-30

Denomination: Evangelical Free

A Great Example For Every Christian Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Apr 23, 2017

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We should follow the footsteps of Joseph. 1. Remember that God is with us. 2. Remain true to God’s standards. 3. Remind people of the Savior.

A Great Example for Every Christian Acts 7:8-16 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Sept. 22, 2013 BACKGROUND: *Remember that here in Acts 7 one of the first deacons was on trial for the cause of Christ. His name was Stephen, and he was on trial for his life before the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:8-16

Denomination: Baptist

Differences Between Mary And Martha

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Nov 21, 2014

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To show that we need to be busy with the LORD and not for the LORD. To show different standard of living or lifestyles of faith, we pattern our lifestyle of living according to Mary.

I. EXORDIUM: Who are you like? Martha or Mary? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we need to be busy with the LORD and not for the LORD. To show different standard of living or lifestyles of faith, we pattern our lifestyle of living according to Mary. IV. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Pentecostal

For Fathers

Contributed by Mike Hullah on Jun 10, 2022

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This Sermon is for Fathers. It gives practical AND Spiritual lessons on being a Father. It can be used on Fathers Day or for Parenting Classes. It is also a standard to Pastor a Church by.

2 Corinthians 13:14 The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all. Amen. 1 John 2:13 I write to you, fathers, because you have known Him who is from the beginning. I write to you, young men, because you have overcome the wicked one. I ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:14, 1 John 2:13, Ephesians 6:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Are You Dressed Right

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Jan 31, 2022

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Society today dictates that tolerance is to accept and agree with whatever someone or something believes is ok . God dictates that we love unconditionally, but uphold a standard of Holiness.

“Are You Dressed Right” By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. SCRIPTURE: 1 Peter 3:12 “For the eyes of the Lord are over the righteous, and his ears are open unto their prayers: but the face of the Lord is against them that do evil”. PRAYER: OPENING:- It is amazing how God will allow you go all ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:12, James 1:5, 1 Corinthians 6:19-20, 1 Samuel 16:7, Matthew 23:27, Ephesians 5:3-5 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Apostolic

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