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Fasting: Why Don't I Hunger More For God?

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Oct 17, 2006

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This message examines some of the reasons we should fast as well as a beginner’s guide to fasting.

- Many feel that way when it comes to fasting - “I can’t go without food!” But you can and it can have tremendous spiritual benefits. BIG IDEA: “Physical hunger can bring spiritual satisfaction.” - Interest: sometimes we feel so close to God and want more and more of Him; other times we seem ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

Giving Thanks For What God Has Done Series

Contributed by Michael Prescott on Mar 27, 2007

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We thank God for many things but do we thank him for the most important thing?

Colossians 1:12 Introduction For several weeks now, we’ve been working our way through Paul’s prayer for the church in Colossae. And thus far, what an awesome prayer it has been. Let’s take a look back at this prayer up to this point. How many people in your life would benefit if you prayed ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:12

Denomination: Baptist

A Devout Man's Need Series

Contributed by A. David Hart on Apr 9, 2007

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To make clear that every man need to know Jesus Christ as Savior.

A DEVOUT MAN’S NEED Acts 10:1-8 My brothers and my sisters, many of us know someone that we consider devout. You know the person that don’t swear, drink, nor cheat on his taxes. In fact they are honest and trustworthy too. I tell you if anyone acts like a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Great Co-Mission Series

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Sep 28, 2005

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Spreading the Gospel is a co-mission between the Lord and his people. Christ’s promise to "be with us" guarantees that.

The Great Co-Mission Matthew 28:18-20 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Bible students call this passage the Great Commission. Several factors about it merit that distinction. It is great because of who said it. These are the words of Jesus. Most ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Way Of Salvation: Jesus, Not Jesus Plus

Contributed by Todd Riley on Oct 13, 2005

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A survey of the big message of the book of Galatians

Islington Baptist Church October 9, 2005 Galatians Scripture reading: Acts 15 The way of salvation: Jesus, not Jesus plus A. The book of Galatians: Cornerstone of the Protestant Reformation I hope you read the book of Galatians this past week. It is a very special book for the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:6-10

Denomination: Baptist

Spirit Of God My Teacher Be Showing The Things Of Christ To Me

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 19, 2003

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The Holy Spirit teaches us by enlightening the mind of the simple, ignorant and naive who are not fully aware of the gaps that exist between their professing ideals and their living realities. Paul wrote, "I keep asking that the God of our Lord Jesus Chri

Spirit of God My Teacher Be Showing the Things of Christ to Me (Eph. 1:17,18) Illustration: I remember walking to church one winter evening to preach on the words, "He will glorify me" (John 16:14), seeing the building floodlit as I turned a corner, and realizing that this was exactly the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:17-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Message: To The Good Old U.s.a.

Contributed by Roy Wade, Sr. on Aug 3, 2003

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There is no such thing as "National Security" without the God of the universe!

Introduction Of The Text: Today, this is a message to our country, “the good old U.S.A.” The “home of the brave,” the “land of the free.” Where opportunity is available to just about any and everybody! Now, let me set the record straight, I love this country. I would not want to live ...read more

Scripture: Obadiah 1:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Blood Of The New Covenant

Contributed by William Baeta on Oct 9, 2002

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“And He took bread, gave thanks and broke it, and gave it to them saying, ‘this is my body which is given for you; do this in remembrance of me.’ Likewise He also took the cup after supper saying, ‘this cup is the new covenant in my blood, which is shed f

Luke 22:14-22 Theme: The blood of the new covenant Text: Luke 22:14-22 Today is worldwide communion day and to celebrate our unity in the Body of Christ we have gathered from various congregations in the district to partake of the Holy Communion. The communion, using the elements of bread and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:14-22

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Grace Happens

Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Oct 11, 2002

based on 28 ratings

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God’s grace and forgiveness covers all and happens because we know Jesus

Sermon: Grace Happens Lk 23:32-34, 39-43 11/25/01 Johnny and his brother had been playing nicely all morning when a terrible fight ensued. Soon the two brothers were wrestling and fighting with each other. Their mother separated them and told them to apologize. Johnny refused vowing to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:32-34

Denomination: United Methodist

The Heart Of The Reformation: We Fall; We Forget; God Restores

Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Oct 26, 2002

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Reformation Day: In spite of our ’short memories’ God continually reminds us of his love. He points to Jesus time and again to remind us of the salvation He won for us through his Cross and Resurrection.

Reformation Sunday – John 8:31-36 “The Heart of the Reformation: We Fall – We Forget – God Restores” The lady must have been desperate. She decided to write a letter to Dear Abby. Her letter reads: Dear Abby, I am 44 and would like to meet a man my age with no bad habits. She signed her name, ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-36

Denomination: Lutheran

Divinity In Human Form

Contributed by Robert Cote on Dec 21, 2006

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the humility of the incarnation of Christ.

Divinity in Human Form John 1:14 Introduction: In this text we find the essential element of believing faith. Not how to believe. Nor, what we believe. But, in whom we believe. In 1 Corinthians chapter 15 Paul tells us just what the gospel is. He says in verse 3 “…Christ died for our sins.” ...read more

Scripture: John 1:14

Denomination: Baptist

The Mighty Scripture

Contributed by Lee Henry on Nov 15, 2006

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The Word of God gives us everything we need for the Christian Life but we must study and know it in order to receive that which we need.

The Mighty Scripture II Tim. 3:16-17 Introduction: In II Tim. 3, Paul is giving his instructions to Timothy concerning a variety of matters. In vs. 1-9, he warns Timothy about evil men who love themselves more than God and compound their evil by leading others astray and opposing the truth. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

He Is Able Series

Contributed by Dustin T Parker on Nov 19, 2006

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Jesus ability to work on our behalf is incredible

Pentecost 20 He is Able Heb 2:9-18 † In Jesus Name † Grace, Mercy and peace is yours, from God our Father, and our Savior, Lord, and Brother, Jesus the Christ! Jesus calling the children to him…. Obviously, the boss had a different set of priorities that day, but then He often did. As He was ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:9-18

Denomination: Lutheran

Jesus Calls The Sinner

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Jul 13, 2007

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Pentecost 3(A) - Jesus calls the sinner unto eternal life and into kingdom work.

JESUS CALLS THE SINNER (Outline) June 17, 2007 PENTECOST 3 Matthew 9:9-13 * * * * * * * * * INTRO: Jesus was always, always busy about his father’s business. That is to say – his heavenly Father. Not matter where Jesus would always seek out and save ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:9-13

Denomination: Lutheran

Why We Believe What We Believe

Contributed by David Mcnally on Jan 16, 2011

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Jesus said we who did not see, hear or touch Him, are more blessed that those who did

John 20:19-31 Why we believe what we believe In Hebrews 11 verse 6 it says: ‘without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to Him must believe that He exists’. The writer of John’s Gospel gave us the beautiful words in 3 verse 16: ‘For God so ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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