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God's Word Makes All The Difference In The World

Contributed by Daniel Devilder on Dec 6, 2006

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God’s Word makes all the difference in the world changing us from “out of reach outsiders” to “outreaching insiders.”

God’s Word Makes All the Difference in the World Introduction: Have you been reading God’s Word lately? WHAT have you been reading  I have been reading John’s Gospel o Gems like 3:16 and the woman at the well o Reassuring verses like: 27 Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I ...read more

Scripture: John 17:14-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Rahab: God Makes Heroes Out Of Zeroes Series

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Dec 12, 2006

based on 31 ratings

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Rahab’s life illustrates how faith does not sit on the heart like a trohpy on a mantle collecting dust. God-created faith is active. (Sermon theme by Mark Anderson)

By now you may have decorated your Christmas tree. If so, did you hang any cracked and broken ornaments on the tree? Of course not! You only put on the tree ornaments that are beautiful and “worthy” to be displayed for all your Christmas guests to see. During this Advent season we’re taking a look ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 2:1-21

Denomination: Lutheran

"Making A Big Deal Out Of A Widow Woman":

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on May 11, 2004

based on 21 ratings

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This preacher had but one church member in Chapter 17 who believed in him, but it was enough encouragement to give Elijah the boldness to call down fire from Heaven in Chapter 18!

“Making a Big Deal out of a Widow Woman” How God provided for Elijah... God could no longer bless the nation of Israel. Elijah was instructed by God to go to wicked King Ahab and his notorious wife, Jezebel, that a famine was coming. This famine would effect all of the people of Israel including ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

Little Changes Make Huge A Huge Difference

Contributed by Charles Whitmire on Dec 28, 2008

based on 14 ratings

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This message actually is about setting goals rather than making resolutions. What do you need to change?

This is the last Sunday in 2008. That’s hard to believe isn’t it? It seems like the years are flying by faster than ever... Around this time every year we start thinking about changes and many of you start thinking through resolutions. Believe it or not, this year, I don’t have a huge list of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:5-8

Denomination: Baptist

How To Make Your Bible Come Alive Series

Contributed by Greg Addison on Feb 7, 2008

based on 29 ratings

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Here is a simple bible study method that anyone can use to understand any passage of scripture. This seromn will teach you step by step how to study your Bible.

HOW TO MAKE YOUR BIBLE COME ALIVE The Bible is the most wonderful and most important book ever written. It contains the most important message ever written – the Gospel of salvation through Jesus Christ. Unfortunately, it is also the most taken for granted and ignored book of history. Even those ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Giving Makes Me More Like God Series

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Feb 20, 2008

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This is the 6th message in the stewardship series, this is the second one on Tithing. I use Rick Warrens 5 Purposes to connect our members to how their offerings serve God and our ministry.

In Jesus Holy Name February 17, 2008 Lent II Redeemer Text: I Timothy 6:18-19 TLB “Stewardship: Managing the Things of God” 6th in the series: “What Good is my Giving?” On Wednesday evening at our Mid Week Lenten service I shared this illustration. When you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:18-19

Denomination: Lutheran

What Does It Take To Make People Move?

Contributed by Jeff Pearce on Oct 18, 2008

based on 8 ratings

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GETTING THE CHURCH UP AND OUT.

WHAT DOES IT TAKE TO MOVE PEOPLE? INTRO: A QUESTION ASKED BY EVERY PASTOR IN AMERICA. 1: WHAT MOVED THE DISCIPLES? A) BEING AT THE FEET OF JESUS B) WALKING WITH HIM DAILY C) HAVING ONE ON ONE CONSULTS WITH HIM POINT: THEY ALL HAD A DEEP REAL PERSONAL RELATIONSHIP WITH THE LORD JESUS CHRIST. THEY ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 69:1-9

Denomination: Other

You Make Pizza, One Layer At A Time

Contributed by James Kirkland on Jan 28, 2009

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Our spiritual life must grow as we grow in the Lord. You don’t start with a finished pizza, you must continue to add each layer until you put it in the oven.

You make Pizza, one layer at a time. Pizza, what a topic to preach about? I suppose that the only real connection we have with pizza and the church is that pizza came from Italy and Paul’s preaching took him to Italy. That is a pretty far stretch, or is it? Ancient Greeks ate flat, baked bread with ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-5

Denomination: Nazarene

The Good Shepherd Makes Me To Lie Down

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Mar 7, 2009

based on 4 ratings

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Over coming fear

KNOWING IS GOD REAL: Have you ever had one of those moments where you questioned whether God is real or not? It seems that lots of folks do in our world. You can do an Internet search and literally find thousands of articles that address both sides of the thought. So, if you have ever had one of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:2

Denomination: Wesleyan

It Takes Both Sunshine And Rain To Make A Rainbow

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 8, 2006

based on 24 ratings

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Do you know how to break or make a Christian? Let him / her go through the process of suffering.

Exegetical Idea: Subject: How should believers respond to suffering? Complement: Unsurprised, rejoicing, knowing that they are blessed. Homiletical Idea: Persecution can break or make a Christian. Purpose: As a result of this sermon, my listeners (believers) would be made aware and encouraged ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:12-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Making Sure Our Children Have Faith" Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Jun 6, 2005

based on 16 ratings

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What can parents do to make sure their children have faith in the years to come. Today’s scripture shows three vital things.

Iliff and Saltillo UM Father’s Day June 19, 2005 “Making Sure Our Children Have Faith” Deut. 6:4-9 INTRODUCTION: Have you ever wondered if your children and grandchildren will have faith in God as the years go by? The same was true at the time when Moses lived. At the ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:4-9

Denomination: Methodist

"I Promise To Make Our Marriage Secure!"

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on May 4, 2008

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Promising to create a secure marriage between couples is the secret to developing a great marriage that will last a life time.

I Promise: To make our marriage secure! Opening Illustration: Marriage man clips from BluefishTv.com Thesis: Promising to create a secure marriage between couples is the secret to developing a great marriage that will last a life time. Opening Thought: Marriage has been under attack for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:3-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lesson 4: Faith That Makes You Fight

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 11, 2003

based on 24 ratings

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Abraham’s Journey of Faith

A. INTRODUCTION: GENESIS 19:1-24 1. Huge Opposition. "Four kings fought against five kings" (Gen. 14:9 ELT). The four kings from the Chaldees represented the largest known civilization. 2. Former Masters. The kings of the Jordan River Valley had formerly been in servitude. "Twelve years they ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 19:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

Survivor 4: How To Make The Right Alliances Series

Contributed by Geoff Baggett on Oct 6, 2002

based on 75 ratings

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This is the fourth in my SURVIVOR series, focusing upon the qualities that we need to look for in forming our personal friendships (10-06-02).

Opening Comments How many of you have ever been or are part of some sort of alliance? What sorts of alliances are we a part of on a day-by-day basis? (Entertain answers from the congregation.) “Alliance” is an interesting word. Webster’s Dictionary defines an alliance as, “an association ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:19-22

Denomination: Baptist

Discovering What Makes Him So Attractive Series

Contributed by Richard Pfeil on May 17, 2005

based on 5 ratings

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A Lenten series on the life of Jesus and the qualities in his life that attracted people then and still attracts people today.

A 50-Day Spiritual Adventure: “Celebrating Jesus: Discovering What Makes Him So Attractive To So Many People” TEXT: Various Texts Sunday, February 10, 2002 Does anyone remember who the leader of the United States was in 1899? It was McKinley, an extremely well-loved president. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 28:23-30

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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