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Step Up To Blessings 1

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Oct 27, 2002

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Part one of a two part message on the beatitudes.

21, July 2002 Dakota Community Church Step up to Blessings I Introduction: The story is told of two old friends bumped into one another on the street one day. One of them looked forlorn, almost on the verge of tears. His friend asked, "What has the world done to you, my old friend?" The sad ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Mennonite

Drifting Along

Contributed by Steve Kinnard on Oct 28, 2002

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complacency leads to destruction

Drifting Along (Philipians3:12-21)) Intro: The two trappers In the mid 1800’s their were two trappers that had been trapping muskrat and beaver all summer and fall. They had been working their traps in the Cumberland Plateau area of Tennessee. With their packs full of furs and ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

It's Time For A Breakthrough!

Contributed by Russ Witkowski on May 11, 2002

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A message dealing with our need for the Lord to breakthrough our areas of resistance.

IT’S TIME FOR A BREAKTHROUGH! ISA 45:2-6 SUNPM 2/10/02 I will go before you and will level the mountains; I will break down gates of bronze and cut through bars of iron. 3 I will give you the treasures of darkness, riches stored in secret places, so that you may know that I am the LORD, the God of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 45:2-6, Revelation 3:20

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Transformation Of The Twelve, Part Two Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on May 17, 2002

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The Apostles were very human men, just like us. And just as Jesus took these diamonds in the rough and polished them into gems, so God wants us to reach our spiritual potential by spending time with Jesus.

The Transformation of the Twelve, Part Two (Matt. 10:2-3) Main Idea: The Apostles were very human men, just like us. And just as Jesus took these diamonds in the rough and polished them into gems, so God wants us to reach our spiritual potential by spending time with Jesus. I. John, The Son ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:2-4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How To Study The Bible (2)

Contributed by David Cambridge on Jan 28, 2002

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Many people are not studying the Bible because they don’t know how! This outline offers some guidelines. This is essentially the same as How To Study The Bile but goes into a little more depth.

How To Study The Bible Guidelines Introduction "Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth." (2 Timothy 2:15) There are many who do not study God’s word because they don’t know how. This lesson offers a few brief ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Faithful In Our Witness Series

Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Feb 3, 2002

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A vibrant church is faithful in its witness even through persecution. Lessons for us from peter and John facing the Sanhedirn.

One of the most tragic events during the Reagan Presidency was the Sunday morning terrorist bombing of the Marine barracks in Beirut, in which hundreds of Americans were killed or wounded as they slept. Many of us can still recall the terrible scenes as the dazed survivors worked to dig out their ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-22, John 15:18-25

Denomination: Other

God's Calling

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Mar 12, 2002

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God’s Calling - Acts 16

Acts 16 – Paul is Called to Europe and to the Gentile World Illustrations:FEELINGS When George B. McClellan was commissioned Major General of the Army, he wrote his wife, "I don’t feel any different than I did yesterday. Indeed, I have not yet put on my new uniform. I am sure that I am in command ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Building A Life Of Faith (Ii) Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Aug 9, 2001

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Learn from Abraham - believe God even when we don’t see it. Wait on the Lord.

Our passage today describe another experience that Abraham went through in his life of faith with God. We can read of this event in Genesis 16. By now, Abraham was close to 100 years old. His wife Sarah 90 years old. They were still childless. It was not because they did not try. They tried ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Do Business Till I Come

Contributed by Les Mason on Aug 9, 2001

based on 38 ratings

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Are we truly about the Lord’s business or our own?

DO BUSINESS TILL I COME SELECTED SCRIPTURE START: LUKE 1913 A. In the Parable of the Minas we see some very critical points for the Christian 1. First, Our Lord is coming back – “until I come” a. Jesus is returning b. We are living in a day and age where most people don’t believe that  I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:11-27

Denomination: Baptist

The 3 D's Of Spiritual Dullness

Contributed by Wm. Darryl Scott Sr D.d. on Mar 22, 2003

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What could cause you to doubt God’s plans for your life? I suggest that you beware of the 3 D’s of dullness!

THE 3 D’S OF SPIRITUAL DULLNESS ACTS 24:17-30 CONCEPT: TO EXPOSE SPIRITUAL DULLNESS AT ITS HEIGHT, AND TO RECOMMEND A REMEDY. HERE WE HAVE THE CHRISTIAN AND THE JEW BROUGHT INTO CLOSE CONTACT; AND THERE SEEMS TO HAVE BEEN AS FAIR AN OPPORTUNITY FOR THE ...read more

Scripture: Acts 24:17-30

Denomination: Baptist

Full Assurance Series

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Oct 14, 2003

based on 38 ratings

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The Hebrew writer is encouraging us to be diligent to the end. The result of this diligence allows one to have that full assurance of salvation that God has promised. To KNOW, without a doubt that you are saved, that when you die your home will be in He

Full Assurance Series: Messages from Hebrews 6:1–12 Hebrews INTRODUCTION From 1960 to 1981, Walter Cronkite anchored the CBS News. It’s a position he might have never attained had he let an earlier experience tarnish his determination. At the age of twenty-one, Cronkite was doing what he ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Reach Outward...

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Oct 21, 2003

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In a community where 40% of the people don’t give a rip about church what are we to do? How are we to approach them.

The 1950’s was a boom time for the Church in the U.S. and the favorite game for believers was “Hide and Seek”. Congregations would hide behind their walls and stained glass windows and those outside would seek us out. If you hadn’t noticed the world doesn’t play “Hide and Seek” anymore. Today ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:12-17, Luke 15:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Appropriating Our Freedom

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Apr 27, 2003

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Freedom: The condition of being free or unrestricted; personal, civic and spiritual. Where the Spirit of the Lord is there is liberty.

How to Live in Full Freedom - Rom. 8:2-8 Freedom: The condition of being free or unrestricted; personal, civic and spiritual. Where the Spirit of the Lord is there is liberty. Illustration:The divine "scheme of things," as Christianity understands it, is at once extremely elastic and extremely ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Other Sheep Series

Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on May 5, 2003

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Jesus speaks of drawing other sheep into his fold, thus calling us to be an inclusive, welcoming church.

Sermon for 4 Easter Yr B, 11/04/2003 Based on Jn 10:16 Grace Lutheran Church, Medicine Hat, Alberta By Pastor Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson “I have other sheep that do not belong to this fold. I must bring them also, and they will listen to my voice. So there will be one flock, one shepherd.” ...read more

Scripture: John 10:16

Denomination: Lutheran

Preparing For The Moment

Contributed by Keith Davis on May 5, 2003

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Knowing what to do in the moments of tempation and opportunity.

Title: Preparing for the Moment Text: Multi-texted topical. Introduction: Decisions. 1. Every aspect of life is peppered with decisions. ‒ I decided to come to preach tonight. ‒ You decided to worship tonight. ‒ We will decide where we are going to eat. ‒ We ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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