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Just Ask Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on May 5, 2007

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John 16:24 tells us to ask. Let’s look at what that means.

INTRODUCTION • START WITH VIDEO ON PRAYER. • SLIDE #1 • Today we are going to look at another life verse that will help us to live out the kind of faith that God wants us to live. • How many times do we feel all alone in our quest to live for Jesus? How many times have we lifted up some kind of ...read more

Scripture: John 16:24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Treasure - His Eternal Love Series

Contributed by Alan Tison on Mar 4, 2007

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God compares our relationship to him with a marriage - where he is the groom and we are the bride. Whereas we are sometimes negligent in our communications with each other, God is never negligent with us. He keeps his communications open. The book of Roma

INTRODUCTION, One of the biggest mistakes that happens in a marriage is when we take each other for granted. After being married for a few years, it’s easy to assume that your spouse knows that you love him or her. But when you don’t express it with words or actions, human nature likes to assume ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:31-39

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Will You Turn Away?" Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Mar 13, 2007

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#22 in the series. This text details three Amazing Attitudes towards Jesus.

A Study of the Book of John “That You May Believe” Sermon # 22 “Will You Turn Away?” John 6:60-71 It is amazing to consider that chapter six of John’s gospel began with the amazing reception to ...read more

Scripture: John 6:60-71

Denomination: Baptist

The Least Of These

Contributed by Chris Surber on Mar 17, 2007

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Our Heavenly Father welcomes us regardless of our failures. We can never stray so far that he will not run to us with open arms when we return. And He is honored by our faithfulness.

“The Least of These” Luke 15:1-3, 11b-32 (Year C Lent 4) ESV Introduction Last year a former homeless man was buried at the prestigious St. John’s Episcopal Church, across from the White House. St. John’s is called the “church of presidents” since nearly every U.S. leader since James Madison has ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-32

Denomination: Christian Church

Saved By A Faith That Works

Contributed by Kelvin Mckisic on Jan 28, 2007

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About your faith showing itself through your works.

Saved by a Faith That Works James 2:14-26 We need to understand that good deeds do not save us. Likewise, good beliefs do not save us. But what saves us is a faith that rests in Christ Jesus; His death, burial, resurrection, and ascension into heaven; a faith that shows itself in works. For the ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Fishing For People"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Feb 2, 2007

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If we heed Christ’s call on our lives there will be a great catch.

Luke 5:1-11 “Fishing for People” When I was a young boy, my dad and I would take off on a Saturday morning to a nearby lake. It looked more like a brown stagnant swamp than a lake, but I suppose it was a lake. We’d rent a small fishing boat, buy some crickets for bait and go out fishing for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: United Methodist

Christ The Great Divider Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Jun 7, 2007

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# 23 in series. There are some things in life that you can be neutral about but Jesus is not one of them.

A Study of the Book of John “That You May Believe” Sermon # 23 “Christ the Great Divider” John 7:40-53 There are some things in life that you can be neutral about but Jesus is not one of them. Yet many ...read more

Scripture: John 7:40-53

Denomination: Baptist

Living In Certainty And Confidence Series

Contributed by Tim Hedberg on Aug 3, 2006

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The 5 stumbling blocks that keep us from the life God intends for us.

Living In Certainty and Confidence July 16, 2006 1 John 5:14-21 Last Sunday I took an unexpected detour from my notes and shared with you a comment that the Graduating Class of Covenant Bible College in 1994 heard from one of their instructors. To the room of excited graduates, students who had ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:14-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Road To Deliverance

Contributed by David Dewitt on Sep 10, 2006

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God is in the delivery business. He seeks to deliver us from the power of our sin.

The Road to Deliverance Numbers 21:4-9 May 21, 2006 Morning Service Introduction John Paton was a missionary in the New Hebrides Islands. One night hostile natives surrounded the mission station, intent on burning out the Patons and killing them. Paton and his wife prayed during that terror-filled ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 21:4-9

Denomination: Church Of God

What Is God Like? Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jul 3, 2006

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Have you ever wondered if you could meet God - would you like Him? We learn from Luke 6 that many of God’s characteristics run counter to our natural way of thinking. Learn how freeing it is to live life like God lives life!

What is God like? Mankind has asked that question for millennia. God is powerful - He created the universe and can send down lightning bolts. God is angry - He likes to judge and punish people. God is distant - if you see Him you die and he lives far away in heaven where we can never touch Him. God ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:20-49

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Love One Another: John 15: 9-17

Contributed by David Smith on Dec 21, 2006

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The theme couldn’t be more basic - ’love one aother’. I’ll leave you to be the judge.

"This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you. Greater love has no one than this, that someone lays down his life for his friends. You are my friends if you do what I command you ... love one another." I think it was Mark Twain that I first saw quoted, saying that it was ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-17, John 15:5-17

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Glorious Words, Glorious Lord

Contributed by Dustin T Parker on Nov 19, 2006

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As we approach the end of the church year, we consider the 2nd coming of Christ

Glorious Words, Glorious Lord 11/19 2nd last Dan 7:9-10, Heb 13:20-21, Mark 13:24-31 † In the Name of Jesus † Grace, mercy and peace, of God the Father, and our Lord Jesus Christ, is yours. I wish we’d all been ready…. But for a different reason… It’s all in the hearing…. Wait til your Father ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:20-32

Denomination: Lutheran

Growing In The Right Direction

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Sep 26, 2006

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Jesus talks about growing in stature, but he is not talking about height. He is talking about growing in servanthood.

Growing in the Right Direction Mark 9:30-37 September 24, 2006 Depending on whom you talk to and who does the measuring, there is any number of different ways to measure a human being. If we wanted to get into an existential discussion of humanity, we would probably remember these famous maxims. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:30-37

Denomination: Methodist

Is One Way To God Really Fair

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Sep 26, 2006

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Last week the unquestionable and unavoidable claims of Christ…this morning I want to address a concern that often arises from the sidelines of such claims… Is one way to God really fair? It’s a big world…with many following religious traditions within t

Last week the unquestionable and unavoidable claims of Christ…this morning I want to address a concern that often arises from the sidelines of such claims… Is one way to God really fair? It’s a big world…with many following religious traditions within their own culture…isn’t Christianity a bit too ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:22-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Encouragement For Difficult Times

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Dec 13, 2005

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This sermon gives encouragement for facing difficult times.

Have you ever faced a difficult time? Your difficult time could be: the loss of a job, death of a family member, a relationship problem with another person, disease in your family, a problem at work. All of us face difficult times. Some of these times are emotional, some are spiritual, some are ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-30

Denomination: Baptist

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