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  • Johnny Spencer avatar

    It's A Fact Series

    Contributed by Johnny Spencer on Feb 6, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,218 views

    Paul’s introduction to the letter of 1 Corinthian’s

    1 Cor. 1:1-3 It’s a Fact A. It’s useful to notice the prayers of Paul because what he prays for in the beginning he talks about in the letter. Maybe you have had this experience when you were in college and went home for Christmas break. You are sitting down for dinner and your mom says, "Let’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Unchanging God--Part 1

    Contributed by David Seeley on Feb 14, 2004
    based on 28 ratings
     | 8,044 views

    God is unchanging in His attributes. He is always the same yesterday, today, and forever.

    Text: James 1:17 “Every Good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning.” Introduction: We live in a changing world. Some analysts predict that the fifty years between 1970 and 2030 will experience ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    A Always Hungery Lion

    Contributed by Fred Lab on Mar 4, 2004
    based on 11 ratings
     | 4,589 views

    This is a sermon I put together that is not in a series. I gatherd much of my info from The Bible Exposition Commentary feel free to use it anyway you choose.

    ICCC “The Always Hungry Lion?” 1 Peter 5:8-14 3-7-04 Any lion trainer will tell you that there is no such thing as a tame lion. The animal may be on his good behavior today and be a whirlwind of ferocity tomorrow. He may eat off your hand, or permit you to put your head in his mouth, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What Or Who Are You Devoted To? Series

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Mar 26, 2004
    based on 18 ratings
     | 3,465 views

    Who are you more like - Judas or Mary?

    Two contrasting attitudes What struck me most from the Gospel reading today was the contrasting attitudes 1. of Mary and 2. of Judas It is our attitudes that interest God not our giftings. God is interested in our hearts. I was struck the other day when I presiding at Holy Communion in ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Sabbath To Sunday

    Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Jun 8, 2004
    based on 48 ratings
     | 4,544 views

    This is a study which shows that Sunday is the Divinely-instituted day of worship for the Lord’s Church under the New Covenant as opposed to the Sabbath.

    For those who sincerely wish to please the Lord by doing His will, determining which day is the proper day on which God’s people should come together to offer worship is quite crucial. Scriptural and historical evidences provide a firm foundation for concluding that the Lord’s Church should ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Don't Quit, It's Your Time Series

    Contributed by Shawn Williams on Jun 16, 2004
    based on 21 ratings
     | 19,126 views

    Keeping the faith in you, and what your life is truly speak to you. Ask Jesus to change your heart, your mind, and your attitude. Speak to God for all the rights that you been through, so, don’t quit, it’s your time!

    Put Your Trust In The Lord But know that the LORD has set apart for Himself him who is godly; The LORD will hear when I call to Him. Be angry, and do not sin. Meditate within your heart on your bed, and be still. Selah Offer the sacrifices of righteousness, And put your trust in the LORD. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Turning Hardship To Joy

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 24, 2004
    based on 54 ratings
     | 5,707 views

    Sometimes God allows things to get difficult so He can produce greater joy in and through and with us. Jesus knew that His Father often used tragedy to cause people to look to heaven for solutions to their problems.

    John 15:11-16 Illustration: A cynic asked an elderly believer who had endured great physical pain for 20 years, "What do you think of your God now?" The godly sufferer replied, "I think of Him more than ever." Sorrow can be the means of bringing us heart-to-heart with God. When repeated strokes ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Dealing With Death

    Contributed by Ira Sandefer on Jul 13, 2004
    based on 25 ratings
     | 7,814 views

    All of us will deal with death, therefore, we need to understand its origin, implications, and effect upon our personal lives.

    Text: Hebrews 9:26-28 – “For then must he often have suffered since the foundation of the world: but now once in the end of the world hath he appeared to put away sin by the sacrifice of himself. And as it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment: So Christ was once offered ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Everybody Ought To Go To Sunday School (Sunday School: Past Present Future)

    Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Jul 16, 2004
    based on 56 ratings
     | 21,258 views

    I developed this sermon to emphasize the importance of Sunday School. We also recognized the teachers and SS Superintendent during the service.

    Sermon Preached by Pastor Larry C. Brincefield 7/18/04 Title: Sunday School: Past, Present, & Future or “Everybody Ought to Go to Sunday School” Text: Judges 2:10-11 Introduction 1. Sing this song with me: “Everybody ought to go to Sunday School, Sunday School, Sunday School The teenies and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    The Sanctity Of Marriage

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jul 17, 2004
    based on 74 ratings
     | 14,219 views

    How does the Bible define marriage? Why did God institute marriage in the first place? It must be clear from the outset that our final authoritative standard for our lives is the Word of God. God’s standards do not change.

    THE SANCTITY OF MARRIAGE MATTHEW 19:4-6 INTRODUCTION: This coming week Congress is slated to vote on a Federal Amendment defining marriage. There are those who want to establish a traditional definition of marriage. Others oppose any traditional definition and are seeking to redefine marriage. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Pilgrim's Memoirs

    Contributed by Wann Fanwar on Jul 19, 2004
    based on 19 ratings
     | 3,599 views

    This sermon looks at the Christian life as a pligrimage and suggests that a successful pilgrimage is dependent upon having a faith like Abraham’s.

    A Pilgrim’s Memoirs Hebrews 11:8-19 For the last 23 years, my family and I have wandered from country to country. As perpetual wanderers, we have often searched for a home church in each country we have sojourned. Yet each time we knew that we would wander again. In a sense we are living ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

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    How To Live With Joy In A Stressed Out World Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Jul 21, 2004
    based on 71 ratings
     | 14,859 views

    Three key phrases taken from this text give us the keys to living with joy in a stress filled world.

    Restoring the Joy A Study of the Book of Philippians Sermon # 11 Dr. John R. Hamby “How To Live With Joy In a Stressed Out World” Philippians 4:4-9 I don’t know how you felt as you came into the church this morning. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Assurance Of Salvation Series

    Contributed by Herman Abrahams on Jul 25, 2004
    based on 9 ratings
     | 5,782 views

    A Foundation Series Bible Study. There is, I believe, a four-fold confirmation that gives the Christian the assurance that he/she is a child of God. Revision Exercises & Test included.

    Compiled by: Herman Abrahams (Pastor), Cornerstone Faith Ministries, P.O. Box 740, Westridge 7802, Rep. of South Africa. E-Mail: Mentorship2003@yahoo.co.uk Note to the reader: If you have been blessed by this document, I would be honoured to receive an e-mail from you merely telling me where in ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    The Spiritual Facts Of Life Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jul 28, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,881 views

    Christian, when we say, “God has a plan for your life” we have said a mouth full. Let’s contemplate some of the pillars of that plan, and where that plan is meant to take you.

    The Spiritual Facts of Life (Romans 8:29-31) 1. Einstein gave grudging acceptance to "the necessity for a beginning" and eventually, to "the presence of a superior reasoning power," but never did he accept the doctrine of a personal God. Two specific obstacles blocked his way. According to his ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Counting The Cost (Part 1)

    Contributed by David Derry on Jan 20, 2003
    based on 278 ratings
     | 23,642 views

    Have we really counted the cost of following Christ? He requires us to surrender everything to be His follower.

    Counting the Cost – Part 1 January 12, 2003 Today we will be talking about being a disciple or follower of Christ. Do we fully understand what that means? The following are actual responses from comment cards given to staff members of a wilderness recreation area… 1. trails need to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist