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A Mustard Seed Faith

Contributed by Samuel Stone on Oct 31, 2007

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Jesus is teaching the followers an important attitude of effective discipleship. Let’s look at the key actions steps of this attitude that Jesus expects us to apply in our journey to fruitfulness.

Please read first: Luke 17:5-10 I feel extremely hot in this rope this morning. Isn’t it strange that we are already passing a week in October and still having 85 degree weather? What do you think this winter will be like? There’s a story of a tribe of Indians on the remote reservation, who asked ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:5-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Jesus The Healer Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Nov 5, 2007

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Jesus is known as much for his healing as he is for his teaching.

Jesus Who? November 4, 5, & 8 Jesus the Healer We’ve concentrated on Jesus’ words – now look at his actions. He was known as a healer as much as he was a teacher, If not more. It is hard to know if the crowds came to Jesus more for his radical teaching, or for his radical healing. Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 10:37-38

Denomination: *other

What About Me? Series

Contributed by Gary Moore on Jan 21, 2008

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Oneness in the community of faith.

Oneness in the community of faith is achieved, not by conforming everyone to the lowest common denominator in Christ, but by recognizing that each person, as a result of God’s grace and the gifting of the Holy Spirit, receives an ability to supply what is needed for the common good of the whole ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:3-8

Denomination: Congregational

Lives That Sing; The Song Of Tradition Series

Contributed by Todd Leupold on Jan 30, 2008

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What does it mean to have a life that ’sings’ for God? How does one sing for God through the song of Tradition?

LIVES THAT SING; THE SONG OF TRADITION Part 3 in series, “LifeSongs*: Lives of Worship” Rev. Todd G. Leupold Perth Bible Church Sunday January 27, 2008 AM * Title inspired by the name of the song and album by “Casting Crowns.” Overall series inspired and, to some degree adapted, from the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 96:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Faith For The Race

Contributed by Mark Roper on Nov 27, 2007

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Faith is wonderful to talk about, but sometimes we just can’t seem to believe the promises of God that are given to us.

Faith for the Race Hebrews 12:1-2 The life of a Christian can be described in one of four ways: 1 a journey, 2 a battle, 3 a pilgrimage, 4 a race. Select your own metaphor, but the necessity to finish is always the same. 1 For if life is a journey, it must be completed. 2 If life is a ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Church Of God

A Bird In The Hand

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Dec 1, 2007

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Based on the old parable "A Bird in the Hand is Worth Two in the Bush" teaches thankfullness for all God has done for us.

Psalm 100 Shout for joy to the Lord, all the earth. Worship the Lord with gladness; come before him with joyful songs. Know that the Lord is God. It is he who made us, and we are his; we are his people, the sheep of his pasture. Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise; give ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

#3: We Reap In A Different Season Than When We Sow Series

Contributed by Archie Luper on Jul 7, 2007

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There are some things in life that are an acquired taste. Fried okra. I decided I’d like some fried okra for lunch today so I bought some seeds this weekend. So I have planted three okra seeds in this container of dirt. I carefully placed the seeds about

They are seven in number, with each stemming from God’s eternal Word. • Law 1 We reap much we did not sow • Law 2 We reap the same in kind as we sow • Law 3 We reap in a different season than when we sow • Law 4 We reap more than we sow • Law 5 We reap in proportion as we sow • Law 6 We reap ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:7-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Waiting Series

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Dec 29, 2006

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Waiting - a spiritual Gift that the Psalms explain. Waiting is another way of trusting in God.

Waiting I have a question that I hope some one here can help me understand the answer. I freely admit that I don’t understand Marketing. I know nothing about being a major retailer and absolutely zip about making products. On Thanksgiving night I was @ my aunt in law’s home. Watching ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 40:1-11

Denomination: Congregational

Christmas365

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Dec 30, 2006

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Christmas is an experience that is intended 365 days a year. It was simply launched when Christ was born.

Wynonna Judd – Christmas album “Christmas future is far away Christmas past is past Christmas present is here today” Song goes on to say “Have yourself a merry little Christmas now.” Christmas is an experience that is intended 365 days a year. It was simply launched when Christ was born. Sadly, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:14-17

Denomination: Salvation Army

Not Wanting Christ's Return

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jan 2, 2007

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Jesus Christ is coming again, that is certain. The midnight call may be heard at any moment. And when that call takes place we will be going home. But sadly very few Christians are thrilled about the imminence of his return. Many don’t want His return.

MATTHEW 25:1-13 Introduction: Jesus Christ is coming again, that is certain. The midnight call may be heard at any moment. And when that call takes place we will be going home. But sadly very few Christians are thrilled about the imminence of his return. Why aren’t more believers excited about ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

We Have A Life-Coach! Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Apr 27, 2007

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Proverbs tells us we have the greatest life-coach we could ever imagine!

INTRODUCTION • In just 30 minutes each week, we can show YOU how to achieve YOUR goals. YOU matter - success is living a happy, healthy, full life. Private telephone and e-mail coaching combine with assessment profiles to ensure YOU get where YOU want to be... ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sheep Or Not Sheep

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on May 8, 2007

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In our world your are either listening to jesus and responding or we are not. If not we are not sheep.

Sheep or Not Sheep John 10:22-33 It was close to our Christmas season, when you look at the calendar. The Jews call it Hanukkah, the Festival of light. This festival celebrates the cleansing of the temple in 164 BC. by Judas Maccabeus. He was a Jewish country boy that took Jerusalem back from ...read more

Scripture: John 10:22-33

Denomination: Congregational

"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

We Can Know That We Know Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jan 29, 2009

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There is NO secret to who a Christian is...we can know that we know! John reveals the baseline outlook for knowing if you are a true believer!

Sermon Brief Date Written: January 28, 2009 Date Preached: February 4, 2009 Where Preached: Oak Park (Wed Evening) Sermon Details: Sermon Series: A Series from 1 John Sermon Title: How We Know that We Know! Sermon Text: 1 John 2:3-6 3 Now by this we know that we know Him, if we ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:3-6

Denomination: Baptist

Part 3: Before You Throw In The Towel…” Series

Contributed by Bryan Fink on Feb 2, 2009

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To tell people that Jesus is ready for them to try being a disciple again.

Title: Good News for People Living in a Bad News World Part 3: Before you throw in the towel…” Theme: New Starts/redemption Task: To tell people that Jesus is ready for them to try being a disciple again. Text: John 21.1-19 [TITLE SLIDE] A reality show debuted in 2006 called The Contender ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-19

Denomination: Methodist

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