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Take Up Your Cross!

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jun 20, 2005

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When Jesus talks about us denying ourselves, taking up a cross & following Him – what does He mean? What does the Bible teach about "cross-bearing?"

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (Revised: 2011) This morning I want us to look at a passage of Scripture found in Mark 8:34-35. "Then Jesus called the crowd to Him along with His disciples & said: ‘If anyone would come after ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:34-35, 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Child That Lit Up The World

Contributed by Brian Mccutchen on Feb 8, 2005

based on 8 ratings

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If Jesus had never born, people believed there would be: 63% - less charity 61% - less kindness 59% - less personal happiness 58% - less tolerance 47% - more war (16% say less, 26% say the same)

The Child That Lit Up The World John 1:1-9 Introduction: Newsweek Magazine conducted a poll asking some questions about Christ and His birth.* Here are some of the results: 67% - believe that the entire story of Christmas is historically accurate 24% - believe the story of Christmas is a ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Warming Up A Church Family Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 2, 2004

based on 34 ratings

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Although the methods to express brotherly love and warmth are often best seen by observing others, the nuts and bolts of creating a warm church family are described for us here in Romans 12. If we are going to aim to be a warm church, we need to get a pi

Warming Up A Church Family (Romans 12:13-16) 1. When I first came to HPC, I was ignorant of boilers. 2. I grew up with a coal furnace in the basement….. 3. Space heater… 4. But boilers? Church—hot water Parsonage – steam 5. But boiler heat feels so good; even, steady….at home, we can sit on ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:13-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Turn Up Your Hope

Contributed by Modupe Adefala on May 31, 2003

based on 22 ratings

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Hope is central to Christianity. Hope leads us to God and hope sustains us in Christ. The outbreak of war, disease, financial and emotional distress, has filled the air with despair, but God wants His people to hope in Him.

Turn on Your Hope Scripture reading: Psalm 33:12-22 (Mercy and Hope) John 12: 24 – 28 (Jesus troubled) 2 Corinthians 4: 6-11 (Paul troubled) Roman 5: 1 – 5 ( Justified by faith and brought into hope that makes not ashamed) Romans 15:13 (Overflowing hope) In Psalm 33 verse 18 David ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 33:12-22, Romans 5:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Swallowed Up Or Spewed Out Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jun 6, 2003

based on 10 ratings

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God disciplines us when we turn aside from His will: either we get swallowed up in addictive behavior, churchianity, busy-ness, and controversy; or God spews us out as ill-equipped, unreceptive, divisive. Confess our distress, admit our limitations, and

What parent does not dread this awful experience? In your care is a small child. You turn your back for just an instant –to answer the phone, to get a drink of water – and when you come back to that child, she is coughing and choking, clutching at her throat. Those curious eyes saw something ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 42:1

Denomination: Baptist

When God Shows Up

Contributed by Derrick Thompson, Sr. on Jun 9, 2003

based on 65 ratings

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Trusting God to do the impossible

Welcome.....take time to praise the Lord..... Our theme this year is, With God All Things Are Possible or With God Nothing Shall Be Impossible.....elaborate... Please turn with me in your bibles to Acts 9 verses 1 through 15. Let’s all stand and read together. Please tell someone, expect the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-15

Denomination: Church Of God

Growing Up Is Hard To Do Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Feb 8, 2004

based on 26 ratings

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All Christians are to be growing Christians.

GROWING UP IS HARD TO DO I Corinthians 3:1-17 S: Spiritual growth Th: Live the Difference Pr: ALL CHRISTIANS ARE TO BE GROWING CHRISTIANS. ?: How? How do we do that? KW: Contrasts TS: We will find in our study of I Corinthians 3:1-17 three contrasts that show us how to be growing ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Wake Up And See The Glory!

Contributed by Jeffrey Samelson on Feb 24, 2004

based on 27 ratings

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We want to see what the disciples saw at the Transfiguration and say with them,"It is good to be here!"

February 22, 2004 — Transfiguration/Last Sunday after the Epiphany Christ Lutheran Church, Columbia, MD Pastor Jeff Samelson Luke 9:28-36 Wake Up and See the Glory I. Christ’s True Nature II. A Taste of Heaven III. The Source of All You Need Grace and peace to you from God our Father and from ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:28-36

Denomination: Lutheran

Take Up Your Cross

Contributed by Stephan Brown on Mar 24, 2004

based on 45 ratings

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Inspired by "The Passion of the Christ" demonstrates how because of Christ’s suffering our life is not our own--and we must die to self, sin, and this world.

Take Up Your Cross Having recently seen the movie the Passion of the Christ several times, Iâ€™ve been reflecting on the meaning of the Passion. Of course, I know that the purpose of Christâ€™s death was to bring forgiveness of sin. But at the same time, I wondered what the purpose could be in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Don't Give Up Series

Contributed by John Hamby on May 4, 2005

based on 48 ratings

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Paul is passing on the torch of ministry to Timothy. Paul has finished his turn of carrying the torch of the gospel of Christ. 2 Tim.4:7) Now it is Timothy’s turn to carry the torch and finish his leg of the race.Paul’s final letter is a passing of the to

“Passing On The Torch” A Study of 2 Timothy “Don’t Give Up!” 2 Timothy 1:1-18 In 66 A.D. Paul is again in prison. But the circumstances now are very different from his first Roman imprisonment (Acts 28:16-31). In his first ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Give Up

Contributed by Carl Willis on Jul 13, 2005

based on 9 ratings

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God will make provisions for you in all circumstances.

Don’t Give Up Luke 11:5-10 April 24, 2005 Luke 11:5-6(NLT) Then, teaching them more about prayer, he used this illustration: "Suppose you went to a friend’s house at midnight, wanting to borrow three loaves of bread. You would say to him, [6] ’A friend of mine has just arrived for a visit, and I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:5-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Take Up Your Cross Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Aug 21, 2005

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Be willing to make sacrifices so that the will of God can be accomplished through your life. We are called to carry our own cross and to renew such a commitment every day.

Crosses are everywhere these days. You see them on buildings, stationery, jewelry shops… • You noticed now that crosses seem to be a chief feature of punk style and the outfits of young celebrities, even rock band members. • Crosses have become a standard fashion accessory. Crosses didn’t have ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:31-34, Mark 8:34-38

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Helping The Baby Grow Up Series

Contributed by Ed Wood on Apr 6, 2007

based on 4 ratings

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2nd. in series on 1 Thessalonians (2 of 8).

HELPING THE BABY GROW UP 1 Thessalonians 2:1-12 INTRO: Just as God uses people to bring the Gospel to the lost, so He uses people to nurture the babes in Christ and help lead them to maturity. The church at Thessalonica was born through the faithful preaching of the Apostle and his helpers, and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Never Give Up! Ever!

Contributed by Monty Newton on Oct 20, 2007

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If you care deeply about somethng, keep praying and trusting.

Title: Never give up! Ever! Text: Luke 18:1-8 Thesis: If you care deeply about something, keep praying and trusting. Introduction Larry Crabb, writing in the November/December issue of Pray! Magazine told this story. When he was ten years old, he first heard Matthew 21:22, where Jesus said, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Getting Your Hopes Up

Contributed by T. Michael Crews on Nov 19, 2007

based on 18 ratings

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Exposition of Ezekiel 37:1-14

Getting Your Hopes Up Ezekiel 37:1-14 This morning I want to talk to you about the Christian virtue of hope. But before I do, I want to warn you that it’s easy to think about, talk about or sing about hope and still miss its reality. Hank Williams is a name synonymous with country music. In his ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

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