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  • Ben Peak avatar

    Be Ye Holy

    Contributed by Ben Peak on Jan 3, 2008
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    As Wesleyans, also believe that there is a second work of grace. This second work is called entire sanctification.

    This morning I want to share with you something that is one of the fundamental messages of the Wesleyan doctrine. Really, it is what sets us apart from many other churches and types of theology. It’s one of the distinguishing tenets, if not the distinguishing tenet, of our heritage. I’m talking ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Fasting Series

    Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Jan 4, 2008
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    One of the misunderstood topics of the Bible and one not covered so much in preaching is the subject of fasting. What is it and is it for us today?

    Fasting Griffith Baptist Church – 1/6/08 A.M. Service Text: Matthew 6:16-18 The Introduction My pastor and his wife were recently invited over to dinner at the house of a member of their congregation. When they arrived, dinner preparations were almost finished, and the member’s young son was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Start Today

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jan 7, 2008
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    How do I start the year off on the right foot? It is by seeking wisdom and knowledge through the WORD.

    - Start Off the Year “Off On the Right Foot” - Meaning: - Embark on a journey or task with purpose and gusto. - Origin:- put your best foot forward First recorded in 1613 from Sir Thomas Overbury English writer "He is still setting the best foot forward." Secular Music Has It’s Ideas Like ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Playing The Fool

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Feb 5, 2009
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    Sarcasm betrays anger at ourselves or at others, but we cannot let it fester. We need to come to the Cross, where there is reconciliation.

    Words have power. The things we say to one another have power. Kids may deal with smart-mouths in the schoolyard by chanting, "Sticks and stones may break my bones, but names will never hurt me." But that’s rubbish! Don’t you believe it? Names do hurt. Words hurt. The things we say to each other do ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Peacemaking: An Inside Job

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Feb 6, 2009
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    The fourth sermon of the initial 2009 series: ‘2 Things 2 B in ’09: A peacemaker and a missionary’

    Slide 1) Almost three decades ago, Christine Tolbert Norman watched as her father, the president of Liberia, and 16 members of his cabinet, get tied up and machine-gunned to death by a group of drunken solders. Then, along with her mother and rest of her family, they were placed under house arrest ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Open Reward

    Contributed by Dimeji Adebayo on Feb 6, 2009
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    Principles that will guarantee open reward

    Beloved are you looking to the Lord to prosper you in your endeavour in this year 2009; then you need to put into operation the three principles outlined by the author and the finisher of our faith. Preamble A long time ago, there was a period of boom in a particular country's economy, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Maturing Prayer

    Contributed by John Eldridge on Feb 6, 2009
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    Prayer provides the opportunity for us to have conversations with God that will transform our lives. We must increase our prayer lives: individually and corporately if we want to obtain the promises that God has made us. We will be intentional about

    Maturing Prayer Kitten Prayer - The story is told of a young girl who was saying her bedtime prayers while her parents knelt beside her. “Dear God, bless Mommy and Daddy and my little brother, Tommy. God, I would really like a pony, but if You can’t get me a pony, a kitten would do. Amen.” Get ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Challenge Of Forgiveness Series

    Contributed by Scott Kircher on Feb 16, 2009
    based on 37 ratings
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    What forgiveness is and what it isn’t

    This Series is based upon a series by Nelson Searcy and the Journey Church. This sermon is my own however. The Challenge of Forgiveness Matthew 6:14-15 Genesis 45:1-15 Forgiving doesn’t mean we Forget People’s Sins Forgiving does mean we Remember God’s Sovereignty Forgiving doesn’t mean Justice ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    First Things First

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Feb 18, 2009
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    Half our miseries are caused by fancying things that we think are coming upon us: half the things that we expect to come upon us never come at all. Where is our faith? “Do not be worried about tomorrow” that is the commandment of Christ, and it is the way

    Opening illustration: A seminar leader wanted to make an important point, so he took a wide mouth jar and filled it with rocks. “Is the jar full?” he asked. “Yes,” came a reply. “Oh, really?” he said. Then poured smaller pebbles into the jar to fill the spaces between the rocks. “Is it full now?” ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What Happens Behind Closed Doors Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Feb 21, 2009
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    In worship God provides a way for us to deal with the lingering dirt in our lives, and offers us a vision of life’s beauty and possibility.

    How many househusbands do we have here? Are there any househusbands? Not housewives … we don’t even say that word in these politically correct times! You know what I mean … how many of us men will admit that we get into the housework routine? Come on, I know about some of you! You have a working ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Crazy Thoughts Aren't Always Crazy

    Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Feb 23, 2009
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    A Sermon for Ash Wednesday

    Ash Wednesday February 25, 2009 “Series B” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, this evening we begin another season of Lent, another journey in faith, in which we attempt to follow our Lord on the road to ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Part Three: Seek Series

    Contributed by Andy Stanley on Feb 23, 2009
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    The third of a four-sermon series on the Biblical response to uncertain times.

    Looking for more sermon ideas from Andy Stanley? Visit www.andystanleysermons.org. ****** Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34 Idea: God will take care of our needs. In the meantime, we are to concern ourselves with his kingdom. Unbelievers: One of the things that should distinguish us as believers is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Embracing The Cross

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 28, 2009
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    As the farmer must suffer to attain the joy of harvest, so we must embrace our crosses in life to attain the joy of union with the Father.

    Tuesday, March 3, 2009 Word and Suffering I always encourage my students to plant gardens. The reasons are many, but one of the biggest is that one cannot understand Scripture without knowing something about agriculture. It’s only been in the past couple of hundred years that Catholics have been ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Chad Garrison avatar

    Cultivate Patience & Faithfulness Series

    Contributed by Chad Garrison on Mar 2, 2009
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    We are all called to continually "Cultivate" the Fruit of the Spirit. Here we focus on Patience & Faithfulness.

    Cultivate the Fruit of the Spirit Patience/Faithfulness A Quick Recap: cul·ti·vate vt 4. to improve or develop something, usually by study or education 5. to develop an acquaintance or intimacy with somebody, often for personal advantage Galatians 5:22-25 22But the fruit of the Spirit is love, ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Loving Your Enemies Series

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Mar 3, 2009
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     | 13,132 views

    The Lord wanrts to show us that if we are going to love our enemies, it will not be by retalliation, but by showing them Jesus.

    Loving your Enemies Matthew 5:43-48 Luke 6:27-36 Disclaimer: Information was gathered from Sermon Central and personal devotion for this sermon. Introduction- This morning here’s what I want to see happen. Here’s what ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene