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The Power Of Desperation Series

Contributed by Chip Monck on Sep 11, 2006

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The first in a series corresponding to a 40 Days of Prayer campaign. This message focuses on the power found in prayers of utter desperation.

(Video Clip – “It’s a Wonderful Life”, George’s Prayer of Desperation) Poor George. It’s a Wonderful Life, but George is at the end of his rope. Desperate, he admits he is not a praying man. Still he asks, that if God is there, to show him the way. Not that unusual of a circumstance. Whether ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Wesleyan

Maintaining Spiritual Unity

Contributed by Steve Hereford on Sep 14, 2006

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What two attitudes destroy the unity of the church? What is the only way given in Scripture to fight against this? Listen as Pastor Steve shows how we are to be involved in "Maintaining Spiritual Unity."

Tonight we’re looking once again at the portion of Scripture that speaks to the subject of unity in the church. Philippians 2:1-4 says, “Therefore if there is any consolation in Christ, if any comfort of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any affection and mercy, fulfill my joy by being ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

True Hope For Your Future! Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Oct 5, 2006

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In these final verses the prophet Habakkuk shows us how to stand strong in true joy the next time the winds of adversity blow our way.

Scripture This is the sixth and final message in my series titled, “Making Sense of Today’s News.” Let us read Habakkuk 3:16-19: 16 I heard and my heart pounded, my lips quivered at the sound; decay crept into my bones, and my legs trembled. Yet I will wait patiently for the day of calamity ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 3:16-19

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

If You Want To Have The Power You Have Got To Clean The Tower

Contributed by Ed Pruitt on Nov 4, 2006

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God still has the Power if we will just keep ourselves clean

DISCLAIMER: Since there are a large amount of sermons and topics and illustrations that are posted on Sermon Central, I feel it is necessary to place this disclaimer on all of the sermons that I submit. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:12-17

Denomination: Church Of God

Dying In Order To Live Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jun 17, 2007

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True release comes from a relationship with Jesus, not from rules.

Dying in Order to Live Romans 7:1-6 Rev. Brian Bill 6/17/07 www.pontiacbible.org This past Sunday I preached at Calvary Memorial Church in Oak Park. Beth and I spent about 10 years at Calvary and were supported by them for three years when we were missionaries. For the last several summers I’ve ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

My Sediments Exactly

Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Jun 19, 2007

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We must be in the Word of the Lord regularly to renew our joy.

Long Branch Baptist Church Halfway, Virginia; est. 1786 Tuesday, June 12, 2007 Enter to Worship Prelude David Witt Meditation Psalm 30:1 – 5 Invocation Michael Hollinger *Opening Hymn #705 “It is Well with My Soul” Welcome & Announcements Morning Prayer [See Insert] *Hymn #541 “The Joy of ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:9-12

Denomination: Baptist

Hoping In Humans Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jun 20, 2007

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This message is part of a series that parallels some characteristics of the favored nation of Judah with America. It points the way back to God as the only true hope for a God blessed people.

ISAIAH 22:15-25 [HOPE FOR LIFE Series] HOPING IN HUMANS [LUKE 16:10] [After the gloomy view of Judah’s present and future, the prophet turns his attention to an internal matter in the affairs of Jerusalem during his own time. This segment serves to personalize the generalized ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 22:15-25

Denomination: Baptist

New Wine & Old Whiners

Contributed by Gary Kins on Jun 25, 2007

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This message is a challenge to let God use you to make a difference.

Call To Worship - Isaiah 58:1-11 Scripture Reading - 1 Corinthians 1:18-31 New Wine & Old Whine Mark 2:18-22 Parallel Passages: Matthew 9:14-17 & Luke 5:33-39 Introduction: 1. Illustration: 1991 Chrysler New Yorker - Mark 5 It was my first real Chrysler and I loved it. I would still like to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:18-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Get Into The Game!

Contributed by Phil Layton on Jun 26, 2007

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Turn with me in your Bibles to Ephesians 4. As I was preparing for what I would teach on this Lord’s Day, I really felt this passage was essential and formative, and little did I know that Pastor Dale has already taught through some of the truths in this

Eph. 4:11-16 Sermon– Get into the game (Preached by pastoral candidate Phil Layton on Sept. 3, 2006) Turn with me in your Bibles to Ephesians 4. As I was preparing for what I would teach on this Lord’s Day, I really felt this passage was essential and formative, and little did I know that Pastor ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16

Denomination: Baptist

Keeping The Faith

Contributed by Austin Mansfield on Oct 28, 2007

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We have hope only because we have faith. We only hope for what we believe is attainable. And we believe, or have faith, in God because of his love for us.

(Lectionary Reading is 2 Timothy 4:6-8,16-18 -- 9-15 is left out) Collect prayer: Almighty and everlasting God, increase in us the gifts of faith, hope, and charity; and, that we may obtain what you promise, make us love what you command; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:6-18

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Descending Into Greatness Series

Contributed by Steve Bond on Oct 30, 2007

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Putting others before ourselves will bring us to our knees. Learning to give ourselves away is also the first step to a deeper experience of true joy.

There is something that stirs deeply within us when a man or woman gives up their life for another. A few decades ago Roger Rosenblatt wrote a moving tribute in Time Magazine. It was about a passenger on Air Florida Flight 90 that crashed into the Potomac River. The nameless 50-some-year old man ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"The God Of New"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Dec 28, 2006

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A sermon for the New Year

“Do not call to mind the former things, Or ponder things of the past. “Behold, I will do something new, now it will spring forth; will you not be aware of it? I will even make a roadway in the wilderness, rivers in the desert.” Well, here we are, at the end of another year. And I mean really the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:14-21

Denomination: Orthodox

Healing That Costs Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Dec 29, 2006

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Part 4 in series Jesus in Isaiah. This message looks at the healing ministry of Jesus, and how there is usually a price associated with healing. It asks if we’re willing to pay that price, and gives people an opportunity to come forward to receive heali

Healing that Costs Jesus in Isaiah, part 4 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers December 31, 2006 In late October a former student of mine – Malorie Ward, age 20 – was involved in a terrible car accident when a horse walked out onto the road where she was riding as a passenger in a vehicle. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 35:1-8

Denomination: Free Methodist

Discipleship - The Sacrifice Of Self Series

Contributed by Doug Henry on Dec 30, 2006

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What does it really mean to be a disciple?

Discipleship – The Sacrifice of Self Luke 14:25 – 35 Out west, there is a park called the Bridger Wilderness Area. This is a place that lives true to its name. The only shelters you will find are the tents that people bring in with them. The only restrooms you will find resemble bushes and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Matter Of Degrees

Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Feb 22, 2007

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Sin is simply anything that takes our focus off of God. Trust your instruments.

Title: A Matter of Degrees Text: Matt 7. 13 – 14 MP: Sin is simply anything that takes our focus off of God. Trust your instruments. SO: Mainly, I want to set up my “Seven Deadly Sins” series by explaining what sin is and why we must not choose it. ------------------------------------------- He ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

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