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In The Service Of The Lord

Contributed by Leslie Trombly on Jun 20, 2001

based on 24 ratings

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Our Responsibility as God’s Children and Servants.

Biblical reference: Romans 12; 13:1-4 When we are saved and become the Children/Sons of God we are also commisioned as His servants to spread the Word of God to all peoples of all Nations. With this new life and new assignment comes certain expectations and requirements as well will see in the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-21, Matthew 22:37-39

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Two Ways To Live

Contributed by Mark Hiehle on Jul 19, 2001

based on 154 ratings

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Do you live according to God’s will or the world’s ways? This message helps us know the difference.

James 3:13-17 " Two Ways To Live" By Pastor Mark Hiehle Do you live your life with certainty or with confusion? Are you sure of what is right and what is wrong? Is there anything today that does not change? Instead of black and white, does everything seem gray and is the line of distinction ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-17

Denomination: Nazarene

Be Prepared For Christ's Coming With Faithfulness Series

Contributed by Christopher Raiford on Feb 4, 2003

based on 29 ratings

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Series of 9 Sermons for Advent on the fruits of the spirit. Sermon 7 of 9

4th Sunday in Advent Service December 22, 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 Faithfulness I. Remember God’s faithfulness to us II. Reflect God’s ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Lutheran

Whatever It Takes

Contributed by Christopher Raiford on Feb 4, 2003

based on 46 ratings

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Doing whatever it takes to spread the Gospel

Epiphany 5—1 Corinthians 9 19-23 - Whatever it takes Though I am free and belong to no man, I make myself a slave to everyone, to win as many as possible. To the Jews I became like a Jew, to win the Jews. To those under the law I became like one under the law (though I myself am not under the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:19-23

Denomination: Lutheran

God Still Needs Heroes Of The Faith

Contributed by Michael Dephillips on Feb 6, 2003

based on 67 ratings

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What difference can one man’s life make in the kingdom of God?

" GOD STILL NEEDS HEROES " LUKE 10:30-37 WE CAN’T BE SURE OF TOO MANY THINGS IN THIS LIFE BUT I’D LIKE TO SHARE WITH YOU THE THINGS I HAVE ASSURANCE IN… 1. I AM ASSURED OF MY SALVATION IN CHRIST JESUS ROMANS 8:35-39 2. I AM ASSURED OF MY CALLING TO THE ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:30-37

Denomination: Baptist

Digging God's Wells

Contributed by Gary Huckaby on Feb 25, 2003

based on 65 ratings

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Abraham was a well digger, and Isaac followed his dad and went back to re-dig the wells that the unbelievers had filled up. We too are to be well diggers. Are you one?

A Sermon For You A Ministry of Huckaby’s Evangelism (Today’s Sermon Title) Digging God’s Wells By-Evangelist Gary Huckaby Text: Genesis 26:17-23 “And Isaac departed thence, and pitched his tent in the valley of Gerar, and dwelt there. And Isaac digged again the wells of water, which they had ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 26:17-23

Denomination: Baptist

Is Jesus The Only Way To God? Series

Contributed by Robbie Phillips on Mar 24, 2004

based on 17 ratings

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A Critical look at ’slogans’ like ,"It is intolerant to claim Jesus is the only way" and "All major religions basically say the same thing" compared with Jesus words in JN 14:6

Harrison Christian Church March 21, 2004 IS Jesus the only way to God? Robbie Phillips Introduction: ¡§Jesus answered, ¡§I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. ¡§JN 14:6 ¡§Sticks and stones may break my bones, but names will never hurt me¡¨. That ...read more

Scripture: John 14:6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Fellowship With God - The Joy Of Loving Others Part 3 Of 5

Contributed by Dana Visneskie on Mar 24, 2004

based on 26 ratings

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I begin this message by showing the anger of hockey player Todd Bertuzzi and how unresolved anger can lead to unhealthy behavior. I give 5 points to help us love other people.

Title: Loving One Another Text: I John 2:7-11 Pray!!! Read Text!!! Introduction: - (Explain the hitting by Todd B with the paper in hand) - I don’t believe it was his intention to break the person’s neck nor injure him badly. - But because of rage and anger, he acted out. - Choosing love ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:7-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Fringe Benefits Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Apr 27, 2004

based on 25 ratings

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When we come to Christ in saving faith, we are justified (declared righteous). Our sins are forgiven and we receive the righteousness of Christ. But justification carries with it many fringe benefits. Being Right With God is the Foundation for A Rich Li

Fringe Benefits (Romans 5:1-11) 1. Healthcare has gotten out of hand. 2. Many of us get our medications via the internet from foreign countries to save money. Most popular: Canada, New Zealand and Australia…medicine from…down under… 3. Healthcare insurance is so high that many people gravitate ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How To Overcome A Slump

Contributed by David Dewitt on May 4, 2004

based on 75 ratings

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The greatest slump that we can experience as Christians is a loss in our love for Christ. This is a message that I prepared for Superbowl Sunday 2004.

How to Overcome a Slump Revelation 2:1-7 February 1, 2004 Morning Service Introduction As everyone knows I really like football and today is one of the greatest days in professional football; its Super bowl Sunday. This is the game that determines who is the champion of the entire league. It is ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Church Of God

What Is "Great Gain" For You?

Contributed by Monte Robinson on Jul 18, 2003

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Challenge your congregation to have contentment by increasing godliness in their lives.

1 Timothy 6:3-10 PRAY ILL: Early African converts to Christianity were earnest and regular in private devotions. Each one reportedly had a separate spot in the thicket where he would pour out his heart to God. Over time the paths to these places became well worn. As a result, if one of these ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:3-10, Proverbs 19:23

Denomination: Baptist

Remember Series

Contributed by John Knight on Jul 22, 2003

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A look at the life of Daniel; loving God.

Series: When Cultures Collide Topic: Remember July 14, 2002 Daniel 5 "Then Daniel answered before the king, "Let your gifts be for yourself, and give your rewards to another; nevertheless I will read the writing to the king and make known to him the interpretation. O king, the Most High ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 5:17-23, Daniel 5:17-28

Denomination: Holiness

The Purpose Of The Church- Discipleship Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jul 25, 2003

based on 108 ratings

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The church is not to stop once we get a person in the door and on the church roll. Our work just begins at that point

INTRODUCTION • Talk about the goal of a baseball team. Get people across home plate. Don’t push the details of the analogy. • Does a team cheer and quit when it gets a person to 1st base or 3rd base? They will cheer because they expect to bring that person around the bases to score. • At the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20, Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Potter's House

Contributed by Ken Harris on Sep 5, 2004

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The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to affirm to others that - FIGURATIVELY SPEAKING - God is the Portter and we are the Marred Clay; and He doesn’t GIVE-UP ON US.

“The Potter’s House” Jeremiah 18:1-6 U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris CP Walker, Taegu, South Korea BIG IDEA: GOD DOESN’T GIVE-UP ON US. REFERENCES: John 3:1-7; Jeremiah 18:1-11; Psalm 139:1-6,13-18; Deut. 30:15-20; 2 Cor. 4:7 (... earthen vessels in the KJV or Jars of Clay in the NIV); ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 18:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Don't Let Anything Slow You Down Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Sep 12, 2004

based on 29 ratings

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This the second of 4 based on an Olympic theme. I used many sources including several from Sermon Central

Go for the Gold The Olympics: If you have ever watched the Olympics on TV. you have probably been amazed at the feats the human body is capable of doing! It has always amazed me how some of these people have spent their entire childhood preparing for a single event that in some cases is over ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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