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  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    Fasting For Spiritual Breakthrough

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jan 4, 2007
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    True fasting turns our attention off ourselves and onto God.

    Fasting For Spiritual Breakthrough Text: Matt. 6:16-18 Introduction 1. Illustration: Richard Foster writes in his book A Celebration of Discipline, “In a culture where the landscape is dotted with shrines to the Golden Arches and an assortment of Pizza Temples, fasting seems out of place, out ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Sylvester Fergusson avatar

    To Spend Or To Invest

    Contributed by Sylvester Fergusson on Jan 7, 2007
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    Time is the most inportant asset we have, we can spend it or invest it.

    To Spend or TO Invest Opening Hymn Scripture Reading : Matt 6:33 Closing Hymn The Elusive The rich man in his castle The poor man at his gate They all wanted one thing But for them, it was far too late The Lawyer in his chambers The Maiden in her room Both sought the same gift each time But ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

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    Temptation

    Contributed by Paul Humphrey on Jan 11, 2007
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    Jesus teaches us to pray that we are not tempted.

    A guy had a dream he had went to heaven and saw many clocks. As is customary with these stories St. Peter is attending the gate. When asked what the clocks were for Peter replied that every person on earth has a clock here, and each time one sins, the hand on their clock moves just a bit. The ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Jason Cole avatar

    What Does It Mean To Seek First The Kingdom? Series

    Contributed by Jason Cole on Apr 18, 2007
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    Often times we say things without understanding their meaning. Often times we quote, "seek first his kingdom and his righteosness," but what does that really mean for us?

    What Does it Mean to Seek First the Kingdom? Introduction: One night, a group of thieves broke into a jewelry store. But rather than stealing anything, they simply switched all the price tags. The next day no one could tell what was valuable and what was cheap. The expensive jewels had suddenly ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Worry And Trust Series

    Contributed by Robert Higgins on Apr 26, 2007
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    Worry is the enemy of faith - and worry can do nothing for you, except give you the illusion of control and concern. Why do it? Because worry is the inevitable result of trusting in ourselves.

    In What Do You Trust – Part 8 – Worry and Trust 1. Overview and Review a. Trust – what is it? Trust is placing the full weight of your care on another without reserve. b. What is the greatest evidence of trust in the Christian? (prayer) c. Why can we trust God? i. Because He is Big Enough to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tom Shepard avatar

    How To Talk To God Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on May 1, 2007
    based on 44 ratings
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    This is the fourth sermon in this series. What should you talk to God about and how you should talk to Him?

    Communicating With God: How To Talk To God Today we are continuing our series “Communicating With God.” Last week we looked at “How to Test the Voices You Hear” and we found that there are seven filters we can use to determine if the voices we hear are from God. Two weeks ago we looked at “How To ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Steven Simala Grant avatar

    Finding Your Niche

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 4, 2007
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    Treasures that last for eternity

    Finding Your Niche Sept. 7/8 2002 Intro: Jesus said, "Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moth and rust do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Power Of Being In The Center Of God's Will

    Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on May 6, 2007
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    THIS SERMON IS ABOUT THE POWER OF BEING IN THE CENTER OF GOD’S WILL AND HIGHLIGHTS THE FOLLOWING 1.PURPOSE 2.PLAN 3.PROTECTION 4.PATRONAGE 5.PRAYER 6.PRAISE 7.POWER

    THE POWER OF BEING IN THE CENTER OF GOD’S WILL ****************************************************** OUTLINE 1.PURPOSE 2.PLAN 3.PROTECTION 4.PATRONAGE 5.PRAYER 6.PRAISE 7.POWER THE MESSAGE THE POWER OF BEING IN THE CENTER OF GOD’S WILL ****************************************************** ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Steven Simala Grant avatar

    What Pulls The Train

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 8, 2007
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    Seek first - its about priorities, not about worry

    What Pulls The Train Matt 6:25-34 Intro: This past week, several of us attended a leadership conference – linked via satellite to over 38 000 Christian leaders. Conferences are almost always great experiences, getting refreshed and inspired and enlightened, learning that PowerPoint can get ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tim Patrick avatar

    How To Simplify Your Life

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on May 11, 2007
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    In this sermon you will discover some Biblical secrets to simplifying your life.

    Introduction: Several years ago I cut an article from a Parade magazine. The article was entitled “We Want Our Kids To See Another Side of Life.” The article was about a couple named Steve & Robin Clouse. The Clouses said they were tired, “of being caught in traffic, sending their oldest daughter, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Taken Care Of

    Contributed by Jake Kircher on May 14, 2007
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    Jesus tells us not to worry. A little easier said, than done. Why does he say that and how on earth do we do it?

    ***Message time outside*** Tonight I wanted to switch things up a little bit and come outside to help us explore God’s Word. I want to start off by taking just a couple of minutes sitting in silence and just observing God’s creation around us. As we have talked about before, our lives are so ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Steven Simala Grant avatar

    The Holiness Stream Series

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 15, 2007
     | 3,200 views

    what does God your Father see you doing in secret? The "Holiness" stream asks us these tough, heart questions.

    The Holiness Stream: How Broad Is The Kingdom Of God Feb 5, 2006 Intro: How broad is the Kingdom of God? That is the question we have begun exploring throughout January. To review quite quickly – thus far we have looked primarily at two “streams” of Christianity – the “evangelical” or ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steven Simala Grant avatar

    Get Your Actions Behind Your Priorities – Thanksgiving Sunday Series

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 15, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,368 views

    Jesus urges us to live now, for eternity

    Get Your Actions Behind Your Priorities – Thanksgiving Sunday Matt 6:19-34 Oct 8, 2006 Intro: This doesn’t really have anything to do with my sermon, but it fits the day and made me smile: Review: This fall we have been on a journey, discovering what Jesus meant when He said, “I have come ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mike Wilkins avatar

    Starting The Conversation Series

    Contributed by Mike Wilkins on May 16, 2007
     | 2,270 views

    How to Pray, Jesus’ way

    How to Have a Personal Relationship with Jesus Christ May 13, 2007 Starting the Conversation: Prayer Matthew 6:9-13 Last week we started this series by talking about our need to first be reconciled to God before we can have a relationship with him. This week I want to talk about starting ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Clarence Eisberg avatar

    "Give Us This Day Our Daily Bread" Series

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on May 16, 2007
    based on 24 ratings
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    When we pray for "daily bread" we pray for all that we need to sustain life, employment, safe and secure government, faithful spouse, faithful neighbors,etc. It is a prayer of dependence, admiting that God is our provider.

    In Jesus Holy Name May 6, 2007 Text: Matthew 6:11 Easter V - Redeemer “Give Us This Day Our Daily Bread….” 4th in the Series: “Prayer: Connecting to Our Father” Bill Hybels in his book: “Too Busy Not to Pray” begins with these words: “Prayer is an unnatural activity. From birth ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran