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I Dream Of Genie

Contributed by Harold Miller, Jr. on May 6, 2013

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A reminder that God is not a cosmic genie in a bottle!

“I Dream of Genie” “But He is unique and who can turn Him? And what His soul desires, that He does.” Job 23:13 NASB “And when you pray, do not keep on babbling like pagans, for they think they will be heard because ...read more

Scripture: Job 23:13

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of Love In A Culture Of Violence Series

Contributed by Bishop Talbert Swan on Jun 8, 2013

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God's love has the power to reduce violence

INTRODUCTION There is a very well-known principle in western media circles: sex and violence sells. America’s blood-lust is reflected with the surge in ratings and the millions upon millions of dollars made by media outlets that feed images of human suffering to eager viewers, readers, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:44-45

Denomination: *other

Steadfast Or Intolerant

Contributed by Terry Frazier on Mar 2, 2013

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In a world filled with political correctness, Christians have a duty to stand up and speak the truth. Believers have to stand steadfast to the principles taught to us in Scripture. We are to proclaim the truth no matter what the world will say in response

Steadfast Or Intolerant? As Christians, we often hear the world talk about intolerance and how that word applies to us as Christians. We have talked about the words tolerance and intolerance before and how the politically correct people in this country have hijacked these words and have used them ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:58

Denomination: Baptist

A Gracious Master / The Meaning Behind The Parable Of The Unjust Manager

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Sep 22, 2013

based on 53 ratings

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This parable is deeply embedded in Middle Eastern tradition and culture, and it is to that culture that interpreters should turn.

By the fourth century the parable of the unjust manager ..... which we read today ...... and the parable of the prodigal son were separated by ..... a chapter division. If the monks who established those divisions ...... had kept the two parables in the same chapter, ....... The entire history of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:13-19, Luke 16:1-13

Denomination: Anglican

The Family Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Sep 23, 2013

based on 1 rating

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Leadership, Example, Commitment, Family

All In The Family Joshua 24:1-15 (p. 163) September 22, 2013 Introduction: I have met people who get that they want out of fear...They are dogmatic and prone to anger...people would rather let them have their way or would rather not “stir up a hornet’s nest”...so these ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:1-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Famous Last Words

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Apr 13, 2014

based on 7 ratings

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Famous Last Words John 19:28-30 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/famouslastwords.html We've been studying the previous few chapters which record so much of Jesus' last teachings and instructions to His disciples. Now we fast-forward to His last 3 words: "It is finished." It's a powerful truth: ...read more

Scripture: John 19:30

Denomination: Baptist

A Call For Justice

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jan 17, 2017

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Be careful what you ask for when you make a complaint to God. Sometimes God delays bringing justice to the world because the price is so high. Sometimes justice is brought about by unjust people. Be prepared to let God decide when's the right time to act.

The cry for justice is a common occurrence in our world isn't it? Injustice takes place at all sorts of levels and we wonder, why does God allow it? It's like what we saw in Psalm 73 a few weeks ago. Why do the wicked prosper? Why do the powerful get away with taking advantage of the weak and ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 1:1-17

Denomination: Anglican

Praying With Jesus: Our Father Series

Contributed by Vic Folkert on Apr 12, 2019

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The Lord's Prayer begins with defining the relationship: God our Father is strong, loving, and faithful/

Have you ever said something like this? “I don’t know how it happened. I got sucked in, and I couldn’t seem to avoid it.” “Why did I say that? It was stupid and wrong—and I didn’t really mean to.” “I want that so bad! I know I really shouldn’t, but…” “Man, what was I thinking? How did I let it ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-13, Isaiah 57:15, Colossians 4:4-6, John 1:12-13, Deuteronomy 33:26-27 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Praying With Jesus: Overcoming Temptation Series

Contributed by Vic Folkert on Apr 15, 2019

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As we pray, we recognize sources of temptation: the world, the flesh, and the devil. We commit ourselves to overcoming with God's help: Know what is right, tell the truth, build a life too good to lose, and play to win.

PRAYING LIKE JESUS: OVERCOMING TEMPTATION—Matthew 6:9-13, 1 Corinthians 10:12-14 Have you ever said something like this? “I don’t know how it happened. I got sucked in, and I couldn’t seem to avoid it.” “Why did I say that? It was stupid and wrong—and I didn’t really mean to.” “I want that so bad! ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13, 1 Corinthians 10:12-14, Ephesians 6:12, 1 Peter 5:8, Romans 13:14, 1 John 2:15-16, James 1:14-15 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Nobody But God

Contributed by Sheila Bowling on Jan 17, 2017

based on 4 ratings

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Facing challenges with success, only with the Lord in on our side.

Nehemiah 2:17, 18 - Nehemiah 6:15, 16 It Was Nobody But God When something happens, we want to know the outcome. We don’t you want me to take all day. We want the details, so hurry up and make your point. And that goes for every part of our lives, even at a time like this. Even right now, you ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:17-18, Nehemiah 2:15-16

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Feeding The Lions? Intimidation!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 2, 2019

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Spiritual fear and intimidation are the tools of the enemy. We look at lions in the Bible. Are we feeding the lions and giving them the power to defeat us. This lion is but a test.

ARE WE FEEDING THE LIONS? INTIMIDATION! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfinggers@aol.com (This is several part series.) INTIMIDATION BECOMES A SATANIC STRONGER HOLD IN BELIEVERS. There are two Biblical places for our spiritual enemy: 1. Under your feet… When problems are over your head ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:14, 2 Timothy 1:7, 1 Peter 5:8, Proverbs 22:13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Pleasing God Series

Contributed by Monty Newton on Oct 28, 2017

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We please God when we make pleasing Him a priority.

Title: Pleasing God Text: I Thessalonians 2:1-12 Introduction The Apostle Paul was a gutsy guy. He did not hesitate to encourage people to imitate his life. He often said, “follow my example” or “imitate me.” • Therefore I urge you to imitate me. II Corinthians 4:16 • Dear brothers and sisters, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Are We There Yet?

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Sep 7, 2020

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Gods Word never, let me say it again “GODS WORD NEVER EVER” stops completing its given assignment! Gods Word constantly is searching for and making itself available for meeting every need of His children!

Are we there yet? Most of us, spend our entire lives trying to get everyone to say yes to the things we want to do in life and from life. When were young we learn our parents strengths and weaknesses and how to manipulate, or play them against one another to get what we want. Some of us are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:21-22, Psalm 121:1-4, Luke 4:40, Isaiah 53:5, Psalm 107:17-22, 2 Corinthians 1:20-22 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"embrace The Cross & Run Toward The Roar."

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Jun 4, 2024

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This message strongly emphasizes how the enemy often uses fear and division to deceive and discourage the body of Christ. When we confidently embrace our challenges by overcoming fear with faith, we move forward with courage, trusting in God's unwavering strength and his everlasting word.

SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (I Peter 5:8) “Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour:” (James 4:7) “Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:8, James 4:7, Job 1:7, 1 Corinthians 15:55-56, Hebrews 2:14 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Shortcut, Short Circuit (October 16, 2022)

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Oct 13, 2022

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Shortcuts lead to short circuits in our spiritual lives. Today we will talk about repentance, confessing faith and persecution.

SHORTCUT, SHORT CIRCUIT Text: John 10:1 -2 and Matthew 5:10-12 John 10:1 "Very truly, I tell you, anyone who does not enter the sheepfold by the gate but climbs in by another way is a thief and a bandit. 2 The one who enters by the gate is the shepherd of the sheep. Matthew 5:10-12 ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-2, Matthew 5:10-12

Denomination: United Methodist

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