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Obedience To His Commands

Contributed by Jeff Hughes on Mar 17, 2003

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We need to obey Jesus.

Obedience to His Commandments 1st John 2:3-6 Jeff Hughes I. Introduction a. By way of introduction, let’s briefly look at the five verses we studied last time. b. First, we looked at the deception of sin, we looked at the deception of saying we don’t have a sin nature, and the deception of saying ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:3-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Remember Series

Contributed by John Knight on Jul 22, 2003

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A look at the life of Daniel; loving God.

Series: When Cultures Collide Topic: Remember July 14, 2002 Daniel 5 "Then Daniel answered before the king, "Let your gifts be for yourself, and give your rewards to another; nevertheless I will read the writing to the king and make known to him the interpretation. O king, the Most High ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 5:17-23, Daniel 5:17-28

Denomination: Holiness

You Have Been Too Long At This Mountain

Contributed by John Hamby on Jul 24, 2003

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“The treacherous enemy facing the church of Jesus Christ today is the dictatorship of the routine, when the routine becomes ‘lord’ in the life of the church."

“You Have Stayed Too Long In this Place” Deut 1:1-8 Just day before yesterday I was reading a book of sermons by A.W. Tozer entitled “Rut, Rot or Revival”. The text of the first sermon was Deut 1:6 which says, “..you have stayed too long in this place.” I ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 1:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Askng For Mountains

Contributed by Elizabeth Mccaskill on Jul 31, 2003

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What God expects of His Church; and the results of obedience

The problem with us church is that we want the easy way in life. We want the easy jobs, we want to easy route to our jobs, we want to sing the easy songs, some preacher like to preach the easiest sermons and pastor the easiest churches. We find that it is easier to stay home on Wednesday night ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 14:12

Denomination: Methodist

Lord, Lift Us Up!

Contributed by J. Yeargin on Aug 20, 2003

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As they enter the Temple through the gate known as “Beautiful”, Peter and John see something that is not very beautiful.

LORD – LIFT US UP Text: Acts 3:1 thru 8 We were told in Acts 2:43 that many signs and wonders were done by the apostles. Many of which were not written in the Bible. Some of those “signs and wonders” involved Peter and John. Here, we have record of one of them. Peter and John’s ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 121:1-2, Acts 3:1-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"The Disciple's Heritage: Multiplication" Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Oct 20, 2004

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Beyond becoming like Christ, what should be the disciple’s objective?

In the Great Commission, Jesus made it clear that every one of His disciples is called to reproduce himself. "Go to the people of all nations and make them my disciples. Baptize them in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, and teach them to do everything I have told you. I will be ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Serving Christ

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Aug 5, 2004

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Colossians tells us that as believers we serve Christ. The word for serve is douleuo which means to yield obedience and in submission do service to another. We are to be in subjection to Christ’s authority and to give Him more than lip service.

SERVING CHRIST COLOSSIANS 3:23-24 Introduction: Colossians tells us that as believers we serve Christ. The word for serve is douleuo which means to yield obedience and in submission do service to another. We are to be in subjection to Christ’s authority and to give Him more than lip service. ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:23-24

Denomination: Baptist

How To Overcome A Slump

Contributed by David Dewitt on May 4, 2004

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The greatest slump that we can experience as Christians is a loss in our love for Christ. This is a message that I prepared for Superbowl Sunday 2004.

How to Overcome a Slump Revelation 2:1-7 February 1, 2004 Morning Service Introduction As everyone knows I really like football and today is one of the greatest days in professional football; its Super bowl Sunday. This is the game that determines who is the champion of the entire league. It is ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Church Of God

Get Off The Fence #1 Series

Contributed by Stephen Noel on Dec 5, 2003

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This series deals with the complications of compromise, and challenges listeners to get off the fence of indecision and fully go with God!

Today, I want to introduce to you a powerful message from the Lord that gives us a PRIME DIRECTIVE! I am certain, due to the depth and due to the content of the upcoming messages I will be unable to complete this in one service time. · This message will challenge you. · This message will probably ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:1-25, 1 Kings 18:21

Denomination: Pentecostal

Old Fashioned Christianity [old Paths / Landmarks]

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 6, 2004

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from old fashioned day--3 areas where we need more old fashioned preaching: AGAINST SIN, ABOUT HELL, ON SACRIFICE!

Old Fashioned Christianity Prov. 22:28 Powerpoint for this and hundreds more free sermons at our website: http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons.html Perhaps the most applicable verse to the 21st Century! We like to talk about the good ole’ days…and sometimes we long for them! Game: Remember when… Say ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:28, Proverbs 23:1-28

Denomination: Baptist

"A Successful Life"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Oct 22, 2001

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Encouragement to live the Christian life obediently to the end.

2 Timothy 4:6-8 “A Successful Life” BY: Rev. Kenneth E. Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA As I was growing up, I was afforded the great grace of being surrounded by many dedicated Christians---people who were ‘running the race’, people who’s lives were making a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:6-8

Denomination: United Methodist

Hannah's Mourning For Motherhood

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Sep 6, 2004

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The story of Hannah is not only a wonderful account and illustration of what motherhood should be about, but also pictures the type of passion that all God’s children should demonstrate in their service for the Lord.

HANNAH’S MOURNING FOR MOTHERHOOD Text: I Sam.1: 1-10 Intro: “No one deserves a special day all to herself more than today’s Mom. A cartoon showed a psychologist talking to his patient: ‘Let’s see,’ he said, ‘You spend 50 percent of your energy on your job, 50 percent on your husband and 50 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

There's Always Room For One More

Contributed by John Beehler on Oct 29, 2002

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Hey, peacock, how broad are your phylacteries and how long are your fringes?

There’s Always Room for One More A Texas rancher met up with a Wisconsin dairy farmer. The two men began talking about their land and the milkman told the cattleman that he operated his business on 125 acres. The Texan scoffed at such a small parcel of land. He said, "Yankee, that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"A Proper Perspective"

Contributed by Mark Hensley on Oct 31, 2002

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We need a “Proper Perspective” about what matters most in life and the Apostle Paul will instruct us today about what God expects. When we know that, when we live like that we can look back on our lives with a sense of real accomplishment!

Southern Hills Baptist Church November 3rd 2002 Philippians 2:3-4 “A proper motivation” By Pastor Mark Hensley 3Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility consider others better than yourselves. 4Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:3-4

Denomination: Baptist

Land Of The Giants

Contributed by James Faillace on Jul 17, 2001

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The giants of our hearts that keep us out of God’s rest.

Land of the Giants With toes curled tightly over the edge of the diving board and the refreshing blue water 12 feet below, I found myself at 7 years old for the very first time standing on the high diving board. With friends cheering below, which seemed more like a mile away rather than just 12 ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 13:17-33, Numbers 13:17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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