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Real Refreshment Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Mar 9, 2003

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We must have the courage to hear God’s Word.

REAL REFRESHMENT Nehemiah 8:1-18 S: Courage Th: Brave Hearts Pr: WE MUST HAVE COURAGE TO HEAR GOD’S WORD. ?: What? What should we do when we hear it? KW: Responses TS: We will find in our study of Nehemiah 8:1-18 three responses we need to have when we hear God’s Word. The _____ response we ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Faith And Science: Is There A Conflict? Series

Contributed by Andrew Chan on May 16, 2003

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Faith and science need not be enemies as the Bible is open to authentic research and study.

Faith and science: Is there a conflict? “GOD’s works are so great, worth a lifetime of study--endless enjoyment!” Psalm 111:2 (MSG) “but test everything that is said. Hold on to what is good.” 1 Thessalonians 5:21 (New Living Translation) A. Introduction Today we begin a new series of messages ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 111:2

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Cutting Through The Legalese Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on May 17, 2003

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We look for loopholes in what God has called us to do, but the Bible calls us to a proactive lifestyle, it makes us face who we really are, and it calls us to accountability.

Some of us love to take the simple and make it complex. Some of us thrive on taking perfectly obvious matters and making them as obscure as possible. My neighbor’s car has on it a bumper sticker that says, “Eschew obfuscation”. After about a half-hour with the dictionary, I found out that means, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:12-13

Denomination: Baptist

How To Pray With Power Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on May 20, 2003

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By studying Paul’s prayer in the third chapter of Ephesians, we can discovering several key points that help us pray with power.

How to Pray with Power [Transition from drama…] How many of you need a prayer support group this morning? We make it harder than it needs to be, don’t we? As we continue in our series called, Prayer Passages, let’s summarize what we’ve learned so far from our study in Luke 11, 2 Chronicles 7 and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: Baptist

Defeating Discouragement Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on May 21, 2003

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Did you know that there is a plague sweeping the country today? It’s not the Beijing flu, or cancer, or even the common cold. This outbreak, however, can be just as deadly as the most dreaded disease known to man it’s called the epidemic of discourage

Defeating Discouragement Are you familiar with Murphy’s Law? The original “Murphy” was an engineer who conducted an experiment to test human acceleration tolerances. Unfortunately for him, he installed 16 motion sensors the wrong way, leading to the now famous quotation, “If anything can go ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

Between The Extremes

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jun 2, 2003

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Extreme events get our attention, but they do not define our lives; Living between the extremes does.

CEDAR LODGE BAPTIST CHURCH Thomasville, NC a fellowship of faith family and friendships -------------------------------- June 1, 2003 1To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven: 2A time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-13

Denomination: United Methodist

Contentment - I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For

Contributed by Ken Kersten on Jun 3, 2003

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Our Society is summed up in the words of a U2 song - "I still haven’t found what I’m looking for." This sermon explores why we have such a drive for more...

I Still Haven’t Found What I’m looking For 1 Timothy 6:6-10 While your turning to our passage, I want you to listen to a few words from a song by U2. (Play song) I hope you caught that. Bono the lead singer of U2 is singing the words, “I have climbed the highest mountains. I have run ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 21:1-16, 1 Timothy 6:6-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When Nothing Seems Possible, Pray

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jun 14, 2003

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When frustration abounds, in prayer we can discover deepened relationships, new possibilities, and ultimately grace.

For you, my God, have revealed to your servant that you will build a house for him; therefore your servant has found it possible to pray before you. Isn’t that an intriguing phrase? “Your servant has found it possible to pray.” My theme for today is “when nothing seems possible, pray.” “When ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 17:1-27, Romans 3:3-5

Denomination: Baptist

Why We Share Communion

Contributed by Don Hawks on Jun 2, 2002

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Message discusses what this practice is about and who is invited to the Lord’s Table, particularly from a Weslyean perspective.

(Thanks to Bob Hostetler for ideas for this message. I’ve added a Methodist twist to the message. Powerpoint and audience outline available). A little girl asked her mother, “Mommy, why do you cut the ends off the meat before you cook it?” The girl’s mother told her that she thought it added ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-29, 1 Corinthians 11:1-52

Denomination: Methodist

The Answer Is... Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Jun 7, 2002

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Jesus shatters the stereotypes of ’us’ and ’them.’

THE ANSWER IS… John 4:1-42 S: Prejudice & Racism Th: “Jesus Shatters the Stereotypes of ‘Us’ and ‘Them’” Pr: The answer to the differences is Jesus. ?: What? KW: issues TS: In John 4, there are three issues that are addressed in which the answer is Jesus. Inductive approach ISSUES: I. RACE II. ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-42

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Worry - She'll Hold Toghther

Contributed by Steven Goulstone on Jun 20, 2002

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Talking from Luke regarding Jesus’ instructions on worrying

DON’T WORRY, SHE’LL HOLD TOGETHER Not many of you guys knew me when I was just a little punk in form 2. Well to tell you one thing about me, I was short. You know short, not short as in a couple of cm’s below everyone – try a head below everyone else. My nick name’s were shorty or short stuff, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:22-34

Denomination: Baptist

Elijah:“The Power And Presence Of God” Series

Contributed by David Yarbrough on Jul 15, 2002

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For many of us the question isn’t, do we want God’s help? The question is, are we willing to do what’s necessary to receive God’s help.

Intro: Danny Simpson a 24 year old Canadian, went to jail for robbing a bank, in Ottawa. His gun went to a museum. He was arrested for robbing a bank of $6,000 and then sent to jail for six years. He had used a .45 caliber Colt semi-automatic, which turned out to be an antique made by the Ross ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:17-40

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Swans Or Monsters?

Contributed by Ray Navarro on Dec 7, 2001

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Brotherly love in the church, and not necssarily orthodoxy, will persuade non-believers more than anything else that Christ is real.

Animals can do some pretty amazing things. For example, what happened one day in the state of Maryland. Believe it or not, this is a true story. The Atlantic Ocean converts into many rivers and streams that paint the state of Maryland much like a leaf of a palm tree that extends in many ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34-35

Denomination: Adventist

Defeat Is Not Final Series

Contributed by Robert Robb on Dec 16, 2001

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There is a wayback after defeats in the Christian life

Study 11 Chapter 8 Introduction The nineteenth century preacher and writer Alexander Whyte once wrote – “the victorious Christian life is a series of new beginnings.” I would imagine that like me, you, as Christian, know what it is like to experience defeat in your Christian life. Like me you ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 8:1-29

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Constantly Abiding

Contributed by Ted Sutherland on Dec 20, 2001

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Jesus said, "I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me ye can do nothing."

I.“Abide in Me”—Experience Life (verses 1-8) verse 2, “no fruit” verse 2 “fruit” verse 2 “more fruit” verse 5 “much fruit” Where are you and I? Are we still acting like people that are not saved. Are we just barely growing so that we are still struggling with swearing or lying or stealing etc.? ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

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