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A Better Way To Worship

Contributed by Daryl Bahn on Aug 31, 2002

based on 41 ratings

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What are some ways we try to make worship better? The answer is closer than you think! (15th Sunday after Pentecost)

A BETTER WAY TO WORSHIP (Romans 12:1-8) Introduction: We have been discussing, as we work our way through Romans, how in the past the people of God had consisted of only one nation: the nation of Israel. Now, because Jesus’ life-saving work of redemption applies to all people, God’s promised ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran

Count The Cost

Contributed by Richard Crow on Sep 2, 2002

based on 54 ratings

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In order to live a committed Christian life, we must first count the cost. Ask yourself "What is the cost of NOT following Jesus?"

Count the Cost Luke 14:25-33 Sept 8, 2002 The following are actual responses from comment cards given to the staff members at Bridger Wilderness Area in 1996: 1. Trails need to be reconstructed. Please avoid building trails that go uphill. 2. Too many bugs and leeches and spiders and spider ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-33

Denomination: Baptist

Proper Usage Of The Church Treasury

Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Sep 5, 2002

based on 38 ratings

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This is an examination of how the early Church used the monetary funds contributed by its members. The practice of the early Church, under the directions of the Apostles, gives us a pattern to follow today.

Proper Use of the Church Treasury It is proper and perfectly Scriptural for Christians in a community to put money in a common fund. There has never been a great deal of disagreement among brethren over this matter. Christians generally agree that it is right to contribute to a general fund to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Challenge Of Cleaving To Your Wife

Contributed by Carolyn Malaika Foster-Brooks on Sep 9, 2002

based on 35 ratings

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A sermon intended for men who have a hard time praising God and the wife He gave them!

By: Evangelist Carolyn Malaika Foster- Brooks THE MINISTRY OF S.A.R.A.H. in Lyons, Georgia PRAYER: Oh Heavenly Father, my God above, thank You for Your undying love. You granted mercy upon my life during times that I was a wretch undone, a sinner who knew nothing about the true meaning of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Real Fountain Of Youth Exists

Contributed by Bruce Ferris on Sep 16, 2002

based on 24 ratings

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Every man and woman longs to find the fountain of youth, to live forever and to be eternally young. Ecclesiastes 3:1 tells us of The One who has made everything appropriate in its time has also “set eternity in our hearts.” Mankind doesn’t want to die,

THE REAL FOUNTAIN OF YOUTH EXISTS Every man and woman longs to find the fountain of youth, to live forever and to be eternally young. Ecclesiastes 3:1 tells us of The One who has made everything appropriate in its time has also “set eternity in our hearts.” Mankind doesn’t want to die, he ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Path Of Christian Character Development Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Feb 16, 2005

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How does one go about developing Christian character?

In my office, I have a poem by Edgar A. Guest, about the roads we take in life. The easy roads are crowded and the level roads are jammed; The pleasant little rivers with the drifting folks are crammed. But off yonder, where it’s rocky, where you get a better view, You will find the ranks are ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Plan

Contributed by Randy Coots on Feb 23, 2005

based on 14 ratings

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How we find God’s plan for our lives.

Ephesians 5:17 says: Werefore be ye not unwise, but understanding what the will of the Lord is. Listen, We do not need to be vague,thoughtless,or foolish concerning God’s plan for our lives. We have to be wise and understanding of what God’s plan is for our lives. We need to grasp firmly what the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:17-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Can't Live Without It”

Contributed by Keith Foskey on Mar 23, 2005

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To point out that there are many worldly things we feel like we cannot live without, but the only true essentials are those things which affect our eternity

Title: “Can’t Live Without It” Text: Matthew 19:16-22 Objective: To point out that there are many worldly things we feel like we cannot live without, but the only true essentials are those things which affect our eternity Introduction: I recently received a ‘Tivo’ video recorder as a gift, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:16-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Going Deeper Into Love

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Apr 14, 2005

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We must long for a deeper love and a deeper understanding and experience of Christ’s love.

FIRST PETITION: "That he would grant you, according to the riches of his glory, to be strengthened with might by his Spirit in the inner man" (v.16). 1. EVERY CHRISTIAN HAS AN "INNER MAN." 2. OUR INNER MAN NEEDS TO BE "STRENGTHENED WITH MIGHT." 3. GOD WILL "GRANT" US INNER STRENGTH IF WE ASK HIM ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:17-19

Denomination: Baptist

Let His Freedom Ring

Contributed by Matt Hoffmann on Oct 27, 2004

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This is a reformation sermon designed to deepen our appreciation of the freedom we have in Christ

Happy Reformation Day. Today is an important day. It is the perfect day to talk about Freedom. As this current election closes in, we are blessed to have the freedom to cast a vote for the person we would like to be our leader. But the sad truth is, in this country, and in many others, ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-38

Denomination: Lutheran

God's Will, Your Will, Which Will?

Contributed by Troy Borst on Oct 30, 2004

based on 27 ratings

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If you are a Christian, the way you live your life and the decisions you make are directly tied to your faith. They are tied to your faith because when you became a Christian, you turned over Lordship and control to Jesus Christ.

God’s Will, Your Will, Which Will? Colossians 1:9-10 INTRODUCTION... Pastoral Call. Source: unknown A minister received a call from a church that offered him a salary four times what he was then receiving. Being a devout man, he spent much time in prayer trying to discern what God wanted him to ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Reversing The Curse Series

Contributed by Guy Caley on Nov 10, 2004

based on 30 ratings

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4th in the series "Miracles in Matthew." Jesus heals our whole self--heart, mind, body--to reverse the effects of sin’s curse. Concludes with communion meditation.

Introduction: In 1990 a 32 year old psychiatric patient rushed through the Rijks Museum in Amsterdam until he reached Rembrandt’s famous painting "Nightwatch." Then he took out a Squirt Gun filled with acid and sprayed it all over the masterpiece before he could be stopped. But what did ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:1-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

There's A Lot To Look Forward To

Contributed by Christopher Raiford on Nov 17, 2004

based on 36 ratings

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A Sermon that reminds us that heaven is what awaits all of God’s children.

There’s A Lot To Look Forward To 3rd Sunday in End Time November 14, 2004 Isaiah 65:17-25 17 “Behold, I will create new heavens and a new earth. The former things will not be remembered, nor will they come to mind. 18 But be glad and rejoice forever in what I will create, for I will create ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 65:17-25

Denomination: Lutheran

Change Is In The Air Series

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Apr 22, 2005

based on 24 ratings

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Change is the word that most people fear. The church must embrace change in order to reach the lost.

April 24, 2005 Morning Worship Text: Romans 1:14-16 Subject: Evangelism Title: Change Is In the Air I am going to begin my message by using a four-letter word. Actually it’s a six-letter word but it might as well be a four-letter word because it makes people cringe when they hear it. The word is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:14-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Avoiding Self-Deception Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Apr 27, 2005

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Self-Deception is rooted in our thinking, and visible in our activities. Or, if we look at it in reverse – what we do, or how we act is in reality a product of our belief system – ie: what we believe. So, if our believing is wrong then our acting will b

AVOIDING SELF-DECEPTION 1 Corinthians 3:18-23 INTRODUCTION: Just recently, our area has been exposed to an unusual sight – a beluga whale. He has been meandering up and down the river, between Burlington and Trenton. Lots of people have gone to the river’s edge in hopes of catching a glimpse of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:18-23

Denomination: Baptist

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