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How Long?

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Apr 20, 2023

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A flow from pain through prayer to praise.

HOW LONG? Psalm 13:1-6. This is a lament, a Psalm of complaint. This is evident from the outset, with the fourfold cry of pain, “How long?” (Psalm 13:1-2). The complaint is addressed first to the LORD (Psalm 13:1), but then seems to descend into something resembling self-pity (Psalm ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 13:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Connection To Heaven Series

Contributed by Johnny Byrd on Jul 24, 2016

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Why it is important to attach ourselves to the local church

Why Church? Hebrews 10:23-25 23 Let us hold tightly without wavering to the hope we affirm, for God can be trusted to keep his promise. 24 Let us think of ways to motivate one another to acts of love and good works. 25 And let us not neglect our meeting together, as some people do, but encourage ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:23-25

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Rotten Apple Series

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Feb 13, 2023

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A Rotten Apple

A Rotten Apple Scripture: Mark 8:14-21, Genesis 6:5-8, Genesis 7:1-5, Genesis 7:10. Reflection Dear sisters and brothers, “A rotten apple spoils the (whole) barrel” is a proverb, we have all heard one time or the other. The dictionary defines it as follows: It only takes one bad ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:14-21, Genesis 6:5-8, Genesis 7:1-5, Genesis 7:10

Denomination: Other

How Decision-Making Styles Affect Cross-Cultural Evangelistic Methods

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 11, 2001

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Helping people make decisions is at the very heart of evangelism. This made me wonder why nearly all of Christ’s evangelism endeavors varied to best suit the hearer’s decision-making processes? In each case Jesus took into consideration the patterns of th

HOW DECISION-MAKING STYLES AFFECT CROSS-CULTURAL EVANGELISTIC METHODS Introduction - Helping people make decisions is at the very heart of evangelism. This made me wonder why nearly all of Christ’s evangelism endeavors varied to best suit the hearer’s decision-making processes? In each case ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Amazing Gift

Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Jul 11, 2001

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We realize we are saved by grace, but often throw grace out the window when it comes to living our Christian life. We live by grace just as we are saved by grace.

God’s Amazing Gift TCF Sermon May 27, 2001 Think about whether or not these things apply to you - you needn’t raise your hand… - I find myself wanting to correct people on minor points, or actually doing it - I would feel guilty if I stayed home from a meeting or activity just because I was ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Practicing What We Preach

Contributed by Dan Erickson on Nov 25, 2000

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The charge of hypocrisy, of not being sincere and genuine, of not practicing what we preach, is a charge that continues to plague the church

Once there was a pair of identical twin brothers; one was a pastor, and the other was a physician. It was almost impossible to tell the two men apart. A woman approached one of them on the street and asked, "Are you the one who preaches?" "No," came the answer, "I'm the one who practices." ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Be All That You Can Be Series

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Sep 27, 2002

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Making a difference.. with God!

BE ALL THAT YOU CAN BE 1 SAMUEL 16:14-23 INTRODUCTION: (Use Yoda - Great Warrior - video trailer - 27 seconds - optional) You’d have to be living under a rock not to have heard of Star Wars, but if you are not “into” the Star Wars saga you may not know that the two-foot tall, 800+year old ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:14-23

Denomination: Christian Church

Parenting In A Nutshell

Contributed by Steve Malone on Mar 29, 2004

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In Paul’s description on the kind of leader he was we see 3 awesome characteristics of good parents. (1 Thessalonians pt-3)

“Parenting In A Nutshell” 1 Thessalonians Part 3 2:11,12 This is our 3rd week in our study of 1 Thessalonians. Paul started this church during his 2nd missionary journey. Unfortunately he was only able to stay there about 3 weeks because his quick success was met by strong opposition ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:11-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

High Time For Revival

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Nov 18, 2004

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Sermon for preachers, preached at the MBA of Texas Mission Meeting

Acts 4:13 High Time For Revival Mt. Pleasant Missionary Baptist Church MBA of Texas Missionary Meeting November 16, 2004 Introduction We are living in exciting and difficult times. I have heard preachers say that they are glad they didn’t have to begin their ministries in today’s times with our ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:13

Denomination: Baptist

Rash Judgement Series

Contributed by Robert Robb on Nov 4, 2002

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Sometimes we can make rash judgements that cause conflict among God’s people. How to reconcile such conflicts

Study 16 Chapter 22 Introduction Some years ago we as a family had a very enjoyable holiday in the Lake District in England and while we were there we visited a number of the beautiful little villages and towns around that area as well as one or two of the local forests. We didn’t however engage ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 22:1-34

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Shaped For Serving God Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Dec 1, 2007

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Part 5 in series The Purpose-Driven Life, this message looks at Ministry, the fourth of God’s five principal purposes for our lives.

Shaped for Serving God The Purpose-Driven Life, part 5 Wildwind Community Church David K. Flowers November 11, 2007 In spite of enormous success, Elvis Presley was, according to friends, an unfulfilled and unhappy man. He died of obesity and drug dependency at 42. And in an interview with his ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:25-27

Denomination: Free Methodist

Becoming Exceptional Series

Contributed by Robert Higgins on Aug 8, 2006

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What is there to holiness that is so special?

“Becoming Exceptional” I. Introduction a. Quiz: i. I wonder if I can conduct a quick quiz this morning. Can everyone grab a pencil or pen and jot down on the top line on your sermon guide, three or four things that are distinctive about yourself. 1. What words would others use to describe ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:3-5

Denomination: Baptist

Holiness Part 2 Series

Contributed by Robert Higgins on Aug 8, 2006

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What Holiness is NOT.

Peter the Great was once quoted as saying, “I have conquered an empire, but I have not been able to conquer myself.” 1. Review of Last Week: a. What holiness is not: i. Last week, I introduced the subject of Holiness, and we discovered that we tend to have a misconception about what holiness is. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9-12

Denomination: Baptist

Prayer 101 Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Apr 9, 2006

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Knowing how to pray makes prayer more meaningful and makes it easier to do. Sermon discusses principles Jesus taught about prayer.

Prayer 101 Matthew 6:5-15[1] 2-27-05 Intro “Where do I begin?” Have you ever found yourself asking that question faced with a task so challenging you didn’t even know where to start? A while back my car broke down on the way home from church. I managed to steer it out of the road. I tried to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-15

Denomination: Charismatic

What Bread Are You Seeking Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jul 28, 2008

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People often want Jesus to meet their percieved needs. Jesus often graciously does. Yet He calls us to see our real need that He came to satisfy.

JOHN 6:25-40 WHAT BREAD ARE YOU SEEKING The Capernaum discourse (6:22–59) is an open & candid discussion by Jesus concerning His identity & mission. In our text we find the crowd questioning Jesus as to how He is going to prove Himself to them yet again after ...read more

Scripture: John 6:25-40

Denomination: Baptist

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