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#1understanding: Giving Series

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 3, 2002

based on 15 ratings

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We need understanding in the church today, we need to understand some basics, one basic is GIVING!

#1Understanding GIVING This is #1 of a 5 part series By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Let us ponder GIVING! Many TV ministries and popular ministers need to raise money for their budgets and the vision of GIVING is often distorted. TEXT: 2 Cor. 9:7 Every man according as he purposed ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:9, Genesis 4:4-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Plow Your Field

Contributed by James May on Aug 14, 2003

based on 40 ratings

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Keep your hands on the plow lest you become a traitor to the Lord. Plow a straight row and reap the harvest.

PLOW YOUR FIELD Luke 9:57-62, "And it came to pass, that, as they went in the way, a certain man said unto him, Lord, I will follow thee whithersoever thou goest. And Jesus said unto him, Foxes have holes, and birds of the air have nests; but the Son of man hath not where to lay his head. And he ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:57-62

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"Using Your Gifts Properly" Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Aug 28, 2003

based on 24 ratings

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Temptations to watch out for in using our spiritual gifts. How to avoid falling into these traps of Satan.

Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches August 31, 2003 “Using Your Gifts Properly” John 15:1-17 INTRODUCTION: During the month of August we have been talking about spiritual gifts--reminding us that each of us has been given at least one and usually more than one gift when we become a Christian. We ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-17

Denomination: Methodist

"Answered Prayer"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Sep 27, 2003

based on 74 ratings

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If God answers all prayers, then why do we sometimes not get what we ask for?

JAMES 5:13-20 “Answered Prayer” By: Rev. Kenneth Emerson Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA I’ve heard a lot about answered prayer over the past week and a half. Many have said, “I thank God that the hurricane was not as bad as it could have been.” “We ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-20

Denomination: United Methodist

What We Believe: God (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Dana Chau on Apr 17, 2003

based on 23 ratings

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Discover the difference what we believe about God makes in our lives

Someone asked me this week, "Is our new Worship Service from 11:30 to 12:45 or 11:30 to 1:30?" And I said, "Well," and before I could get another word in, she said, "What I need to know is what time do you stop talking." And I said, "When my stomach starts growling. We finish when I’m ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1

Denomination: *other

The Spirit Of God's Love In The Church

Contributed by William Baeta on May 24, 2003

based on 38 ratings

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“Beloved, let us love one another, for love is of God; and everyone who loves is born of God and knows God. He who does not love does not know God, for God is love” 1 John 4:7-8.

Theme: The Spirit of God’s love in the Church Text: Acts 10:44-48; 1 Jn. 4:7-10; Jn. 15:9-17 The Scriptures take it for granted that God exists. It begins with the words “In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth”. Creation declares that there must be a Creator. Philosophers and ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-10, John 15:9-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How To Communicate Change

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 15, 2001

based on 14 ratings

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Communicate how the innovation will meet a genuine felt need of the people. Demonstrate how the change will meet some immediate needs as well as holding promise for long term needs. Distinguish between needs and wants. Some people may want to own a new Pe

HOW TO COMMUNICATE CHANGE 1. Communicate a respect for the people’s traditions, culture, and appreciation for its leaders. Express your desire to see that the people receive the maximum benefits both in the short range and the long range. Benefits should include not only monetary, but ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fight The Good Fight

Contributed by Jason Zahn on Sep 28, 2001

based on 35 ratings

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God calls us forth to equip ourselves to do battle against the spiritual forces that want to bring about our eternal ruin.

As you watch professional athletics are you impressed with what you see? I am a football and basketball fan. Every time I watch I’m amazed at what these human beings are able to do and accomplish on the football field or the basketball court. Apart from all the animosity about enormous salaries ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6-16

Denomination: Lutheran

The Parts Of Forgiveness

Contributed by Todd Randolph on Oct 12, 2001

based on 144 ratings

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Forgiveness in Philemon

You may be familiar with the 1995 movie titled "Dead Man Walking." The movie is based upon the book (same title) by a Catholic Nun, Sister Helen PreJean. In the movie the figure of Matthew Poncelet is on death row for the brutal murders a teenage couple. The character is based upon the life ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:1-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Knowledge Of God Contemplated Series

Contributed by Matt Black on Oct 25, 2002

based on 11 ratings

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Proposition: The Study of doctrine is worthless unless it is assimilated and practiced.

Foundations of the Christian Faith Series by Matt Black (Message 2) Key verse:Romans 11:36 For of him, and through him, and to him, are all things: to whom be glory for ever. Amen. Who shall ascend into the hill of the LORD? or who shall stand in his holy place? He that hath clean hands, and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:36

Denomination: Independent/Bible

You Might Be A Pharisee.

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Nov 1, 2002

based on 67 ratings

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If you are more rules than relationship, You might be a Pharisee

INTRODUCTION „X Read some of the ¡§You might be from Missouri¡¨ jokes. „X Have you ever walked out of a restroom with a trail to toilet paper trailing behind you? Have you ever been caught in one of those embarrassing situations in which everyone around you knew that something was not quite right ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:37-54

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Be Prepared For Christ's Coming With Kindness Series

Contributed by Christopher Raiford on Dec 16, 2002

based on 37 ratings

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Sermon Series for Advent number 5 of 9 on the fruits of the Spirit

3rd Sunday in Advent Service December 15, 2002 Galatians 5:22-23 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Be Prepared for Christ’s Coming with Kindness I. The Savior’s coming reveals God’s kindness to us II. The ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Lutheran

Preparations Series

Contributed by Eric Amundson on Dec 17, 2000

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The "Good" of this news!

This passage starts with judgment, and it ends with good news. I hate to tell you this – it’s not very Christmas-sy, but good news will always have to have judgment in it. If there is no judgment in the story anywhere, then there is nothing, “good” about it. It is just news. And so as we ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:7-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Anger, Hostility, And Resentment Series

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Dec 29, 2000

based on 287 ratings

| 13,170 views

Anger, hostility, and resentment when not directly dealt with, can unknowingly get buried deep inside. Being stuck in a relationship of abuse or neglect can cause you to suppress anger.

Being stuck in a relationship of abuse or neglect can cause you to suppress anger. Suppressed anger, in time, will break out of your weak restraints and display itself in many self-destructive ways. It can turn into resentment or bitterness, gradually simmering to the boiling point-at which time ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-20, Ephesians 4:26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Blessed Are The Peacemakers

Contributed by Phil Morgan on Apr 7, 2002

based on 468 ratings

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Peacemakers are blessed, said Jesus. But they are not to be confused with 2 other kinds of people ... Peace-Breakers and Peace-Fakers.

“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God.” We live in a world that is filled with (characterized by) fighting and rivalry. Every level of society is affected. In the midst of such continual strife, God calls His people to be ‘peacemakers’. “Blessed are the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:9

Denomination: Pentecostal

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