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One True Leader Over Life Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jun 10, 2009

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What lies within us is more of an ambivalence towards leadership… we actually long for that which can organize life… that which can set forth what is right… and HEROES who reveal something of a better way.

One True Leader Over Life Series: The Liberated Life (Colossians) Brad Bailey – May 3, 2009 (NOTE: The following includes some sections in which a name precedes a section of thought. These were drawn from others and I have included their names to give credit. They were not quoted but rather ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Don't Try To Manipulate God – Fear Him Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Apr 27, 2009

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14th in a series from Ecclesiastes. We cannot manipulate God into giving us what we want through our own righteousness and wisdom.

If you go to any store or website that sells books, you will find a number of books by one of the best-selling “Christian” authors of our time. Among some of the things that you will read in these books are the following quotations. Although some of you may be familiar with these books and/or the ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 7:13-29

Denomination: Baptist

The Hidden Kingdom

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Oct 3, 2005

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God’s work and power are not always obvious, however, his is working and in more powerful ways that we understand.

I am one of those people who would like for God to show his power and do something spectacular. I would like to see some fire fall from heaven or hear God shout from his throne. It would prove to some people that he is there and that he is powerful. I wish I could lay my hands on people and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:31-33

Denomination: Methodist

The Blessing Of God On Filial Piety Series

Contributed by Fredric Lozo on Jan 3, 2005

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This Sermon is #23 from Rev. Andrew Lee’s SERMONS published in 1803 by Isaiah Thomas, Jr. at Lisbon, Connecticut.

INTRODUCTION: The entire book Andrew’s Lee’s Sermons is available free at Project Gutenberg as e-Text #15031. SERMON XXIII. The Blessing of God on Filial Piety. Jeremiah xxxv.19. "Therefore thus saith the Lord of hosts, the God of Israel, Jonadab, the son of Rechab, shall not want a man ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 35:19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"The Initiative Is God's"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jan 16, 2005

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All that we have from God, including a relationship with Him, is by His initiative. This should strengthen our faith in all His promises for the future.

We’ve recently taken time to study the passage concerning Paul’s conversion experience, and not so much for focusing on Paul himself, but in order to get a closer look at this obscure fellow named Ananias and determine what we might learn from the very brief glimpse we are given of him in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:19-43

Denomination: Orthodox

"The Gospel Is God's Favorite "Joke,” To Tell Humankind.”

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Jul 6, 2002

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July 14, 2002 -- EIGHTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST --Proper 10 Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23 Color: Green Matthew 13: 1-23 Title: “The Gospel is God’s favorite “joke,” to tell humankind.”

July 14, 2002 -- EIGHTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST --Proper 10 Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23 Color: Green Matthew 13: 1-23 Title: “The Gospel is God’s favorite “joke,” to tell humankind.” The Parable of the Sower 13 That same day Jesus went out of the house and sat beside the sea. 2Such great crowds gathered ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-23, Romans 8:1

Denomination: Lutheran

Our Omnipresent God Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on May 13, 2003

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This morning we’re going to learn about God’s omnipresence. There are really three attributes of God that should always be kept together in your mind they all begin with the four-letter prefix “omni”: Omniscience, Omnipotence, and Omnipresence. God

Our Omnipresent God Since this is Super Bowl Sunday, I thought it would be a good idea to begin with some football terminology that has made its way into church. Draw Play What many children do with the bulletin during the service. Backfield in Motion Making a trip to the bathroom during the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:7-12

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas In Narnia

Contributed by Ken Ritz on Dec 30, 2005

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Uses the Narnia movie to show truth about God.

Christmas in Narnia Its September 18, 1931, in Oxford, England, Two brilliant young professors walk in the darkness until 3am. One is called Jack by his friends, the other is called Tollers. Jack and Tollers have become great friends, primarily because they both love to read ancient myths and ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christians And Christmas, Part 1 - An Overview Series

Contributed by Warren Lamb on Nov 29, 2006

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What comes to your mind when I said the word, “Christmas”? Christmas trees, presents, lights, candles, food, parties, snow, decorations, the star, angels, Santa Claus…wow! There are about a zillion symbols we have for Christmas, aren’t there? What do they

If everyone would take a moment and close their eyes…I am going to say a word and I want you to tell me what you picture when I say it. Ready? Christmas. What came to your mind when I said the word, “Christmas”? Christmas trees, presents, lights, candles, food, parties, snow, decorations, the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Few Good Men

Contributed by Wayne Solomon on Dec 20, 2009

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A Message for Men about Teamwork

Theme: A Few Good Men Text 2Samuel 23:8—17 “These be the names of the mighty men whom David had: The Tachmonite that sat in the seat, chief among the captains; the same was Adino the Eznite: he lift up his spear against eight hundred, whom he slew at one time. 9And after him ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 23:8-17

Denomination: Church Of God

Is The Bible Truly The Word Of God Series

Contributed by David Owens on Dec 3, 2012

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In this sermon, we examine the internal and external evidence that the Bible truly is the Word of God.

Introduction: A. The story is told of a Sunday school teacher who asked his class, “What is Faith?” 1. A young boy raised his hand and answered, “Oh, that’s easy. Faith is believing something you know is not true.” 2. Unfortunately, that little boy’s definition ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

No Room For Christ Series

Contributed by Allan Kircher on Dec 31, 2011

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there was no room for Christ at the Inn. Do we have room for Christ today?

“No room for Christ” Pastor Allan Kircher Luke 2:7 December 18, 2011 Introduction Isn’t it needful for us to know that beyond all dispute, that our Lord sprang out of Judah?  Spoken/words/prophet Micah.  It was necessary/be born in Bethlehem/Ephratah But how ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:7

Denomination: Baptist

A New You In The New Year

Contributed by Rolly Estabillo on Nov 17, 2012

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“It’s All About Jesus”! It’s not about me. This New Year’s resolution is about lifting up the name of Jesus, making him visible, making him prominent in our lives.

It’s a new year once again! Hope you had a wonderful new year’s celebration last night. But I hope you’ll stay awake for the rest of this message. Some of you may not have gone to bed till 3 in the morning. Do you have a New Years’ resolution? Some of the New ...read more

Scripture: John 3:30

Denomination: Baptist

Grace

Contributed by Jb Hall on Jun 30, 2011

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This sermon presents 5 characteristics of grace to help you identify genuine, Biblical, saving grace.

Grace Titus 2:11 & Ephesians 2:8 & 9 By: JB Hall Introduction: Today I’d like to speak to you about something that is certainly an inexhaustible subject: the grace of God. The title of our message is Grace. Grace is a topic that is often spoken of in Christian circles; and one that ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-9

Denomination: Baptist

And There He Was. . . Gone Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jul 3, 2011

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Week two of our look into Hebrews 11, this week I look at Enoch and what we learn from his life and "translation".

No Ordinary Family 2 Enoch Every story has a beginning and this story has a strange beginning. In most of the stories that are told in Hebrews 11 there are some really neat things happening, nations begin, arks are built, people are rescued. But listen again to the scripture that was read earlier ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-6

Denomination: Wesleyan

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