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Love Looks Like Something

Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Feb 1, 2004

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Epiphany 4: What we say we believe and what we do can sometimes be at odds with each other. If we are to live out the mission that God has given the Church, love looks like his people sharing Jesus with others.

What believer has not been touched by the beautiful ’love chapter’? These words to the Corinthians are almost poetic in nature, and yet so authentic that they touch the soul. In these words, God gives us a beautiful description of what ‘love’ looks like: "If I speak in the tongues of men and of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:21-32

Denomination: Lutheran

The Four Calls To Witness

Contributed by Johnny Spencer on Feb 6, 2004

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There are four calls that come to us to ask us to tell others about the Saviour

(Mat 6:33 KJV) "But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you." A. The lost need to be told about the Saviour. But we often offer no more than excuses to God as to why we do not talk to them. Zig Ziglar offers this on the subject. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:33

Denomination: Baptist

When God Changes Our Plans! Series

Contributed by Izak Shipman on Feb 7, 2004

based on 34 ratings

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A sermon giving meaning to the things that happens in your life.

When God changes our plans! Acts 8:26-40 Jeremiah 29 11For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the LORD, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope. 1 st Need to have a relationship with God. Let’s look at this man called Phillip and see what we can learn ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40, Acts 16:1-40

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Helping Others Find Freedom

Contributed by David Dewitt on Feb 29, 2004

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The mission of the church is to help others find freedom in Christ

Helping Others Find Freedom Luke 5:17-26 February 29, 2004 Introduction As many of you know I am a huge history buff. I read a lot about history, I watch programs on the history channel and I love historical movies because they bring events to life. I was asked one time why I love history so much ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:17-26

Denomination: Church Of God

Mad About A Christmas Tree Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jul 28, 2003

based on 26 ratings

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A sermon on Jonah 4 about how petty we can become when we focus on other things rather than the mission of the church

Notes for Sermon 7/27/2003 Jonah 4:5-11 Introduction: The lady who got mad about the Christmas tree. WBTU: A. Read Jonah 4:5-11. B. How stupid and ridiculous to get mad about a vine. C. How stupid and ridiculous to get mad at God for Jonah’s mission was a success. D. Jonah’s mission. No, it ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:5-11, Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Gave Me Back My Tomorrow Series

Contributed by Sean Smuts on Aug 4, 2003

based on 11 ratings

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First in a series on Witness

Text: Acts 22:6-24 Sean Smuts Subject: Witnessing Theme: Cost of Witnessing "God Gave Me Back My Tomorrow" Introduction:A boy who applied for work was told by the manager he did not think they had enough work to keep another boy employed. The boy said, “But I ...read more

Scripture: Acts 22:6-24

Denomination: Mennonite

Scars

Contributed by Michael Deaton on Aug 16, 2003

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We hide our scars thinking they are unsightly. We need to share those scars as a witness to Christ Jesus.

Scars Galatians 6:14-17 Some years ago on a hot summer day in south Florida, a little boy decided to go for a swim in the old swimming hole behind his house. In a hurry to dive into the cool water, he ran out the back door, leaving behind shoes socks, and shirt as he went. ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:14-17, John 20:24-29

Denomination: Methodist

Helping Your Friend Become God's Friend Series

Contributed by Rick Duncan on Aug 26, 2003

based on 57 ratings

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If your friend were God’s friend how would their life be different? If your friend were God’s friend how would your relationship with each other change? If your friend were God’s friend how would you feel about their eternal destiny?

On our vacation, I asked God to open some doors for me to give a clear word about Christ. I was looking for opportunities. Let me share a story with you about one of them. I was in a pool playing around with Evan, our ten-year-old son, when a man asked me, “Are you finding you way around here ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:2-6

Denomination: Baptist

I Stand Amazed

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Sep 5, 2003

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We get too board with the amazing things about Jesus, We know his stories and how to end. We need to be re awakened and be astonished again.

I stand amazed Acts 2:1-7 This morning I want to talk about astonishment. The dictionary gives this brief definition - a cause of amazement or wonder - to strike with sudden and usually great wonder or surprise. There are a lot of things about Jesus that were pretty astonishing. The first ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-7

Denomination: Congregational

An Exemplary Witness - Part Two

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Sep 15, 2003

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A continuation (see part one) of the CHARACTERISTICS that mark a person who shares Jesus Christ with his community and culture

THE PASTOR’S POINTS sermon ministry of CEDAR LODGE BAPTIST CHURCH Thomasville, NC ------------------------ September 14, 2003 Last week we looked at the opening verses of this chapter under the same heading, An Exemplary Witness. We discovered that exemplary witnesses are people who share their ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:9-10

Denomination: United Methodist

The Mission Of Division

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Aug 27, 2004

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Jesus talks about a mission that seems foreign to his character as the Prince of Peace - that of causing divisions. Come and explore this strange text with me.

August 29, 2004 Luke 12:49-53 “I have come to bring fire on the earth, and how I wish it were already kindled! But I have a baptism to undergo, and how distressed I am until it is completed! Do you think I came to bring peace on earth? No, I tell you, but division. From now on there will be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:49-53

Denomination: Lutheran

Stratgies For A Powerful Life Journey Series

Contributed by Dan Borchert on Sep 23, 2004

based on 6 ratings

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What is the secret of a powerful testimony. How can we be sure that we have a powerful testimony?

Galatians 6:9-17 Strategies for a Powerful Life Journey Introduction A. How many of you like a good story? B. That is what I thought, we all enjoy hearing a good story C. That is why we get so involved in watching a movie D. That is why we like to talk to certain people E. We like stories, we like ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:9-17

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Transforming Your World Series

Contributed by Warren Curry on Sep 23, 2004

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God must do His work in you, before He can do His work through you. He needs for you to be transformed on the inside, therefore He can use you to do His work. He wants to use you as an example for those who don’t know Him. For those who have never acce

Transforming Your World Matthew 5:13-16 So far this week, we have looked at several areas where the Lord wants you to be transformed. He wants to make you a New Creation He wants to transform your mind (Make A Choice) He wants to transform your attitudes (Wash Feet) Finally we come to the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Paul At Mars Hill

Contributed by Joe Mack Cherry on Oct 12, 2004

based on 8 ratings

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An indepth look at how Paul, though weary and worn, was able to assess a situation and teach the truth in love and ultimately bear fruit. A lesson in tactfulness.

Paul On Mars Hill Text: Acts 17: 16-34 I. Introduction: Background A. Second Missionary Journey (with Silas & Timothy) 1. Full of struggles 2. Full of success 3. Shows the character and focus of Paul’s life B. Stops prior to Athens 1. Phillipi a. Lydia and her household ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sharing Christ: The Gift Of Evangelism Series

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Apr 27, 2003

based on 67 ratings

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We need to understand: 1. People are eternally lost withhout Jesus Christ. 2. Lost people matter to God. 3. Lost people should matter to us.

Calvin Coolidge was vice president of the United States between 1921-1923, under President Warren Harding. He was not a very active vice president, but he took great pleasure in presiding over the Senate. One day, as he was presiding, one senator angrily told another to go “straight to hell.” ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 33:1-9

Denomination: Methodist

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