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Cracks In The Foundation

Contributed by James May on Aug 29, 2004

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What is the foundation upon which your life and your eternal soul rests? Jesus is the only true foundation.

CRACKS IN THE FOUNDATION By Pastor Jim May Some time ago, I was talking to a friend who has recently discovered that his house is beginning to show its age because cracks are forming in his foundation. The doors are getting harder to open and close, and there are places where the bricks are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:9-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Irreducible Cross

Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Mar 23, 2005

based on 19 ratings

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As much as our culture, or we, might try, to remove it as a barrier...as much as the world might like to make it into only a symbol, and rob it of its eternal meaning, the cross is irreducible. It’s irreducible in time. It’s irreducible in eternity.

The Irreducible Cross TCF Good Friday sermon March 25, 2005 I found this quote a few weeks ago in an article on a very popular TV preacher. This guy sells tickets to his national tour, and fills 15-20,000-seat arenas with his positive message. In this quote, he describes his own church, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:2-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Be A Mighty Warrior

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Apr 25, 2005

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What is spiritual warfare really about and how as a believer do you defend yourself from attack while not giving ground to Satan?

How many of you have read Frank Peretti’s books like "This Present Darkness?" Peretti changed the Christian idea of spiritual warfare forever by his descriptions of sliming slithering demons plotting to tempt and attack Christians and keep pre-Christians from giving their lives to Jesus Christ. I ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-24

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Dealing With Criticism

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 13, 2003

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Fifty-two practical ways of dealing with criticism.

Dealing With Criticisms (Philippians 2:13-16) Without an ability to deal with criticisms many people give in to discouragement, anxiety or angry over reactions. Quote: Advice from Dr. Mitchell’s life: Someone in his congregation pointed out several faults in him and his preaching. Instead of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:13-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Light Of The World Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Jul 17, 2003

based on 58 ratings

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This is part 2 from a series on the 7 "I Am" statements of Jesus in John.

May 25, 2003 John 8:12-20 The Light of the World Intro Talk about Mission Impossible; picture this: 3 college students, in pitch blackness, walking hand-in-hand-in-hand at midnight, through a huge campground where they’d never been before, trying to link up with the rest of their group for a ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12-20

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Service -- A Mark Of Discipleship Series

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Jan 30, 2004

based on 39 ratings

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One of the Seven Marks of Discipleship is service in and beyond the congregation.

(Preface note to the reader: Our church elders identified 7 Marks of Discipleship. Six are suggested by Michael Foss in his book, "Power Surge." To his six, we added the seventh -- Evangelism. These marks are: Spiritual Friendships, Serve Others in and beyond the congregation, Pray Daily, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"I Do, I Do, I Do Believe In Spooks!" Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Mar 12, 2004

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The church must comprehend, in these last days, that our real enemy is spiritual. Without Christ we can do nothing (#16 in The Christian Victor series)

“For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the powers, against the world forces of this darkness, against the spiritual forces of wickedness in the heavenly places.” “And tho’ this world, with devils filled, Should threaten to undo us, We will not fear, for ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:12

Denomination: Orthodox

Taking A Stand Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 13, 2004

based on 66 ratings

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Peter’s response to Simon seems a bit harsh... until you realize what Simon really needed in his life.

OPEN: In February 2001, Adam Burtle, a 20 year old student at the University of Washington put his soul up for auction on eBay. The ad read: "Hardly used. I make no warranties as to the condition of my soul. As of now it is near mint condition, with only minor scratches. Due to difficulties ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:4-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Oops I Didn't Know We Couldn't Talk About... Sex Series

Contributed by Brian Moon on Mar 29, 2003

based on 40 ratings

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Part 1 of this life-changing series that will show you how to "Break Free" from the junk of the world.

“Oops I Didn’t Know We Couldn’t Talk About… Sex” Breaking Free from Sexual Pressure Brian A. Moon How’s everybody doing tonight? I hope you are doing good and that you all had a great week because tonight we are going to talk about something that some of you might not have ever heard even ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 5:18-19

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Witchcraft Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Apr 27, 2003

based on 30 ratings

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Saul continues to disobey God, this time by resorting to witchcraft. But God never abandons his people. He has a king prepared who’s a man after his own heart, who’ll restore the fortunes of Israel: David, the shepherd boy, who’s become a great warrior th

What we find as we read through the books of 1&2 Samuel is a mix of battle narratives and character studies. The action sequences are important because they show how the nation of Israel emerges as a force to be reckoned with, but often it’s in the character studies that we find the points of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 28:1-25

Denomination: Anglican

Grace To Face The Hours

Contributed by Abraham Shanklin on May 10, 2003

based on 54 ratings

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A message to help those face life each and everyday with the grace of God.

GRACE TO FACE THE HOURS Scripture Reference: Job 14:1-5 A few weeks back, a movie came out entitled, "The Hours." Though the underlying theme of homosexuality may surprise you, the critics declare the movie was thought provoking as it dealt with how individuals handle the stresses of life as each ...read more

Scripture: Job 14:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Gift I Never Asked For

Contributed by Chris Talton on Dec 19, 2003

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Along with all the good things that abiding in Christ brings, it will bring trouble as well. Abiding will make you more of a threat to the world and to the devil.

Dec. 7, 2003 John 15:18 - 25 “The gift I never asked for” INTRODUCTION Over 2000 years ago, wise men made a long and treacherous journey from their home in the East to find the one who was born as the “king of the Jews.” It was anything but an easy journey. They expected some of the ...read more

Scripture: John 15:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Who? Me? A Disciple? Spiritual Gifts Series

Contributed by C. Scott Ghan on May 19, 2003

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3rd sermon in series Who? Me? A disciple? The primary purpose of this teaching message is to describe the function of the nine spiritual gifts of 1 Cor 12

TITLE: Who? Me? A Disciple? Spiritual Gifts 051903a TEXT: 1 Corinthians 12:7-11 Now to each one the manifestation of the Spirit is given for the common good. 8) To one there is given through the Spirit the message of wisdom, to another the message of knowledge by means of the same Spirit, 9) to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:7-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Long Do I Have To Pray In Order To Get What I Want?

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Jul 21, 2001

based on 66 ratings

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Year C. Eight Sunday after Pentecost July 29, 2001 Luke 11:1-13 Title: “How long do I have to pray in order to get what I want?”

Year C. Eight Sunday after Pentecost July 29, 2001 Luke 11:1-13 Title: “How long do I have to pray in order to get what I want?” At the request of his disciples Jesus teaches them “the Lord’s Prayer” and further comments on God’s readiness to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-13

Denomination: Lutheran

We Grow In Intimacy With God By Asking Him Questions.

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Jul 21, 2001

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Year C. Eight Sunday after Pentecost July 29, 2001 Genesis 18:20-32 Title: “We grow in intimacy with God by asking Him questions.”

Year C. Eight Sunday after Pentecost July 29, 2001 Genesis 18:20-32 Title: “We grow in intimacy with God by asking Him questions.” In verses eleven to fifteen we have the scene of Sarah’s laughing at the very idea, God’s questioning her about her doubts and Sarah’s denial she laughed at all. In ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:20-32

Denomination: Lutheran

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