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Spirituality - Part Of The Life God Blesses Series

Contributed by Jason Pettibone on May 14, 2007

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Spirituality is a term that is much used and equally misunderstood in our time. In the broadest sense, when we define spirituality, we think of that person who is intent on the qualities of soul, whose life is not centered on physical matters such as owni

Series - “Preparing to Prosper” “God loves to bless His children!” That is the declaration of the Bible, a promise that we can live by. In this series of messages, my aim has been to teach how we position ourselves to stand in the flow of God’s blessing, to live in a way that is prosperous, not ...read more

Scripture: John 3:3-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Where Is Jesus Right Now?

Contributed by Trevor Woodget on May 18, 2007

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Ascension of Jesus to encourage our mission and witness for him

Acts 01:01-11 Basingstoke 20th May 2007 Where is Jesus Right now?? I expect you’ve seen the film, “Forrest Gump.” Where Tom Hanks plays a slow witted southern man by whose simplicity, good-heartedness, and good luck, moves from an obscure childhood to become a millionaire shrimping tycoon. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Seeing Jesus Through The Holy Spirit: The Day Of Pentecost Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 29, 2007

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For the Day of Pentecost, on the Holy Spirit, prayer, and the reality that God doesn’t do what I want Him to do...

Seeing Jesus Through The Holy Spirit: The Day of Pentecost Acts 2:1-13 May 27, 2007 Call To Worship Time: Acts 2:1-13 (NLT): “On the day of Pentecost all the believers were meeting together in one place. Suddenly, there was a sound from heaven like the roaring of a mighty windstorm, and it ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

A Prayer For The Church Family Series

Contributed by Steven Chapman on Apr 2, 2007

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This prayer serves as a model for us in prayer, both in praying for ourselves and praying for others in the family of God. This three phase prayer builds, each phase upon the previous, culminating in a request that God’s ultimate goal be reached in us.

A Prayer For The Church Family Ephesians 3:14-19 One of the best ways to discover a Christian’s chief anxieties and ambitions is to study the content of their prayers and the intensity with which they pray them. We all pray about what concerns us and we are evidently not concerned about matters we ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Greatest Show On Earth

Contributed by Tony Myles on May 5, 2007

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Much like a circus tent move from town to town, so does Jesus "tabernacle" with us. What happens when we lean a bit further into three key events in Jesus’ life when He did move about on this earth? What might that tell us about God? His love? You and

The Greatest Show On Earth: Three Rings (The metaphor of a circus was used in this series to describe three "rings" of Jesus life and how they each impact us) Ring One: The Incarnation (a.k.a. “What if God was one of us?”) John 1:1-5 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: *other

Risen... Believe It Or Not!

Contributed by Greg Hanson on Feb 19, 2007

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Because Jesus rose from the dead, I can have confidence, I can have new life, I can be forgiven, and I can have hope.

Let me give you a quiz. Take your pen and look at the notes you would have found in your Sunrise Update this morning. At the top you’ll see a series of dates. Each one is a specific date in history when something significant happened. Some are easier than others. Just take a few seconds, scan the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-20

Denomination: Wesleyan

Empty Your Bucket

Contributed by Paul Duke on Feb 27, 2007

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Illustrated sermon of making room for Jesus

EMPTY YOUR BUCKET PAUL DUKE Ephesians Chapter 5 and Galatians Chapter 5 Before I begin. I want to tell you about a two special guests we have here today. My mom and dad came to visit. Now just to let you know. My parents are the ones you all can blame for my nuttiness. See, my mom was my ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Glory And Suffering Series

Contributed by William Barber, Sr. on Mar 17, 2007

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This sermon deals with the inevitability of suffering and the incomparable glory that will far overshadow the travail of earth.

GLORY AND SUFFERING Romans 8:18-23 Filename: Sermon Introduction: Rom 8:18 For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us. 19 For the earnest expectation of the creation eagerly waits for the revealing of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"True Repentance.”

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Nov 29, 2001

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Year A. Second Sunday in Advent Matthew 3: 1-12 December 9th, 2001 Title: “True Repentance.”

Year A. Second Sunday in Advent Matthew 3: 1-12 December 9th, 2001 Title: “True Repentance.” In those days John the Baptist appeared in the wilderness of Judea, proclaiming, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near. “This is the one of whom the prophet ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-12

Denomination: Lutheran

Fit To Fight

Contributed by Christopher Roberts on Dec 6, 2001

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As Christians, we are constantly in a Spiritual battle against evil and Satan. We had better be prepared to go to war for the Truth of Jesus.

There is a story of a military officer stationed in Korea. She was in the Army 2nd infantry and the division she was in had an unofficial motto: “Fit to Fight.” She said that she was amused at how each unit twisted this motto to fit their duties. She said that the aviation battalion changed ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:8-9, Ephesians 6:10-20

Denomination: Methodist

City Sidewalks, Busy Sidewalks Series

Contributed by Matthew Rogers on Dec 10, 2001

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In the midst of the busyness of humanity, and their journey to nowhere, God makes an astounding promise.

Soon It Will Be Christmas Day – Part 1 December 9, 2001 INTRODUCTION The popular Christmas song, “Silver Bells,” begins with the familiar words, “City sidewalks, busy sidewalks.” That picture is certainly accurate at Christmas time. The city sidewalks are busy sidewalks filled with holiday ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 7:14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Living Up To Religious Expectations.”

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Dec 16, 2001

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Year A Third Sunday in Advent December 16th, 2001 Matthew 11: 1-11 Heavenly Father empower us to accept Jesus on his terms and not expect him to change to fit our preconceptions of God. Amen.

Year A Third Sunday in Advent December 16th, 2001 Matthew 11: 1-11 Heavenly Father empower us to accept Jesus on his terms and not expect him to change to fit our preconceptions of God. Amen. Title: “Living up to religious expectations.” The Baptist, in prison, sends his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

"Corporate Personality.”

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Jan 4, 2002

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The Baptism of our Lord January 13, 2002 Title: “Corporate Personality.” Isaiah 42: 1-9

The Baptism of our Lord January 13, 2002 Title: “Corporate Personality.” Isaiah 42: 1-9 The Servant, a Light to the Nations 42 Here ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 42:1-9

Denomination: Lutheran

Tackling Temptation Series

Contributed by Aaron Burgess on Jan 7, 2002

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In Matthew 5 Jesus gives us some steps we can take to root out sin in our life

Tackling Temptation Matthew 5:27-30 Thomas Costain’s history, The Three Edwards, describes the life of Raynald III, a fourteenth-century duke in what is now Belgium. Grossly overweight, Raynald was commonly called by his Latin nickname, Crassus, which means "fat." After a violent quarrel, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:27-30

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"Riches To Rags To Riches: The Story Of Christmas”

Contributed by Darren Mccormick on Dec 4, 2006

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A Christmas sermon reminding us of how Jesus became poor that we might become rich.

AM Sermon preached at Syria Christian Church December 14, 2003 “Riches to Rags to Riches: the story of Christmas” [SERMON TITLE SLIDE] According to the Atlanta Journal "The Ten Commandments contain 297 words. The Bill of Rights is stated in 463 words. Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address contains ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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