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Stewardship Of A Brave Heart Series

Contributed by Samuel Stone on Oct 31, 2007

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It was a stewardship Sunday out our church and the lectionary text falls on Mark 10:17-31.

Mark 10:17-31 17 As he was setting out on a journey, a man ran up and knelt before him, and asked him, “Good Teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life?” 18 Jesus said to him, “Why do you call me good? No one is good but God alone. 19 You know the commandments: ‘You shall not murder; You ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Living In Jesus Series

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Aug 12, 2013

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Sometimes we find the devil attending church.

Living in Jesus I John 2:22-29 Introduction Last week, we were introduced to the Antichrist. In fact many antichrists had come already. John goes further do describe them as coming out from the church itself. The source of their teaching might have come from the pit of hell, but the actual ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:22-29

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Science & Faith: Does God Exist? Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 20, 2021

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Truth is under attack today. In fact it’s suggested that we live in a post-truth culture. But I don’t believe that’s true. Truth is by it’s very nature exclusive.

Truth is under attack today. In fact it’s suggested that we live in a post-truth culture. But I don’t believe that’s true. Truth is by it’s very nature exclusive. And that tracks with reality. Multiple contradictory truth claims can’t all be true. If 2+2=4, that is the only answer to that question. ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:19-20, Psalm 14:1

Denomination: Salvation Army

Being Rich In God - The Parable Of The Rich Fool Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Feb 9, 2024

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Jesus really lays it out: You are going to be a person who invests your treasure for yourself, or you will be rich in God by laying up treasure in heaven. But it is objectively impossible for both.

Dr. Bradford Reaves CrossWay Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD www.mycrossway.org We come now to our second parable in our study of the parables of Jesus. And I chose to make this the 2nd of our study, after our study of the Soils, because they really go hand in hand. In your life, this world ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21

Denomination: Brethren

Thoughts In 2 Peter 1:1-3 – Number 5 - Grace And Peace Be Multiplied To You Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Feb 5, 2026

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The opening of Peter’s second letter introduces grace and peace. Here we explore both those and their operation in a Christian’s life. And it is multiplied! Materialism destroys peace. The deeper the forgiveness, the greater is the appreciation of the grace of God. God’s peace is contentment.

THOUGHTS IN 2 PETER 1:1-3 – Number 5 - GRACE AND PEACE BE MULTIPLIED TO YOU [1]. THE INTRODUCTION What does one place in the introduction to a letter? I suppose that depends on how familiar you are to your readers, and what previous information has been imparted to them. We shall now see what ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:1-2, Hebrews 1:1-2, 2 Peter 1:1, 2 Peter 1:3, 2 Peter 1:2, 1 Timothy 1:1-2, 2 John 1:3, Ezra 9:8, Isaiah 57:17-21, Luke 8:34-36, Philippians 4:6-7, 1 Timothy 6:6, 1 Timothy 6:8, Philippians 4:11 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Trials Of Money

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

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Introductory Considerations 1 .

Introductory Considerations 1 . "It can master you or you can master it". These words are given by a bank in a TV commercial. Money rather than letting it control you the suggestion is that by banking with them you will control you. 2. This evening James says to us - "it can master you or you can ...read more

Scripture: James 1:9-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Sermon On The Mount Lesson 28

Contributed by Bill Prater on Jan 8, 2001

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Lesson 28

In verses 1-18 of Matthew 6 it’s as if we have been in the sanctuary of the Lord communing with Him who "seeth in secret." Beginning in verse 19, we leave the safety and security of communion with the Lord, and immediately find ourselves combating the temptations and trials of the world. It is no ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-24

Denomination: Baptist

Satan's Will For Your Life Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jun 25, 2001

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FOOLPROOF GAMEPLAN FOR STIRRING UP GOD’S ANGER

BIG IDEA: FOOLPROOF GAMEPLAN FOR STIRRING UP GOD’S ANGER INTRODUCTION: A. (:1-3) GOD PERSEVERES IN HIS LOVE FOR US DESPITE OUR PATTERN OF REPEATED FAILURES 1. Praise the Lord / Give Thanks for His Goodness for His Lovingkindness for His mighty deeds 2. Practice Righteousness / keep justice B. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 106:1-48

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Five Fools To Watch Out For

Contributed by Derrick Whitt on Mar 15, 2005

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What kind of person should Christ-based people need to be on guard for? Dr. Whitt comes on hard in this thought from Word.

Title: The Five Fools to Watch Out For Contributor: Dr. Derrick Whitt Jehovah is no longer pulling any punches when describing certain types of individuals His people should avoid; and the biggest group God cannot tolerate is fools. Unlike a simple person (a person who is need of moral guidance, ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:20-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Call To Pray

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Oct 2, 2004

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Pray, Its a practice, Its Relational, Its Asking God, Its yielding to God, Its’ the Key to Victory in life.

A Call To Pray. Intro: Communication in our Global Society. If these break down our society would be lost. Result: Mass Hysteria(fear), crime, etc. . . This also happens when we have no line of communication with God! Why do we call people that are unsaved lost? Because they have no line of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:5

Denomination: Baptist

Antithesis

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Jul 7, 2003

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This is about the "pause that refreshes"--the importance of taking time alone with God.

Antithesis Just suppose in our hurried state of mind, we took the time to re-interpret Psalm 23 in order to make it fit our twenty first century lifestyle. It might come out something like this... The clock is my dictator, I shall not rest. It makes me lie down only when exhausted. It leads ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Wesleyan

If God Is Not In It

Contributed by Greg Cooper on Jan 31, 2003

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What ever you do, or are a part of, If God is not at the center of it, then it is destined to fail.

Title: If God’s Not In It Text: Exodus 33:11/I Sam. 9:27-10:1 Intro: God’s anointing is the most important part of our life. Why? Because If God is not in everything we do in life then it is destined for failure. Joshua and Saul both experienced the powerful anointing of God in their lives as young ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 33:11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Making The Kingdom Your Primary Concern

Contributed by Vinnie Cappetta on Apr 30, 2006

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Ever wonder what should be your primary concern in life? Why does Jesus mix money/treasure/materialism with spiritual things like good deeds & prayer? Find out . . .

Making the Kingdom your Primary Concern Matthew 6: 19-34 Background info: In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus warned, “Unless your righteousness exceeds the Pharisees, you will not enter the kingdom.” Jesus speaks of good deeds, prayer, and then as one preacher called it “The sermon on amount.” ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Authority To Clean Temples Series

Contributed by Greg Johnson on Jun 17, 2007

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Jesus gave His life for our sins and He raised Himself from the dead for our life. That’s what gives Jesus the authority to be a temple cleanser. Hallelujah! He won our victory over death, hell and the grave and He has the authority to clean us up.

This message is an edited version of a sermon given at Loving God Fellowship. Copyright © 2007 Loving God Fellowship, Inc. http://www.LovingGodFellowship.org You are encouraged to share this message with those you know that are hungry for God’s Word. Authority to Clean Temples The Life of ...read more

Scripture: John 2:13-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Making Church More Interesting

Contributed by Vic Folkert on Mar 29, 2007

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What if Jesus showed up where we live?

Making Church More Interesting Mark 1:21-28 (LA Times Article: "Religion abounds at YMCA) Many people today are not dinging church interesting or relevant. That’s strange, because when Jesus lived on earth, the most common reaction was amazement. Sometimes people were upset or angry, and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:21-28

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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