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The Letter To The Church In Laodicea

Contributed by J. Douglas Duty Jr. on Jun 10, 2004

based on 67 ratings

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Warning to the "First Community Church of the Fat, dumb and Lazy"

The Letter to the Church in Laodicea – Revelation 3:14-22 I want to paint a picture for you – here is a scenario - see if it sounds familiar. It is around 5 pm, your not home or anywhere near it, and the following conversation ensues. “Are you hungry?” “Sort of.” “Want to get something to ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: Baptist

Getting Ready

Contributed by Fred Mueller on Nov 27, 2004

based on 20 ratings

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This sermon takes us from the preparations for Christmas to God’s preparations for the incarnation. It is an Advent sermon forcusing on what God did in the fuillness of time and how God is getting us ready today.

Hillsborough Reformed Church at Millstone Advent I November 28, 2004 Is. 2:1-5, Mt. 24:36-44 ¡§Getting Ready¡¨ I was in Kmart yesterday and was pleased to see a giant heap of boxes of candy canes. I was pleased because I like to have a box of them on hand in my study for when people come to see ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 2:1-5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Beware: Falsehood Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Sep 13, 2006

based on 24 ratings

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It’s our job as Christians to appraise viewpoints as to whether they come from God or some other source. We need spiritual discernment to assess the validity of voices we hear.

Sermon Series on First John, “Collecting Evidence of Faith” “Beware: Falsehood” I John 4:1-6 -Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts I enjoy watching Antiques Roadshow on PBS. One of the show’s most famous discoveries was a Seymour mahogany card table from ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1-6

Denomination: Congregational

Lord, What A Mess I'm In

Contributed by Gerald Van Horn on Apr 17, 2006

based on 37 ratings

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These words written by David years ago but they go right to the heart of situations that exist today.

Lord, What A mess I am In! - by Gerald Van Horn Psalms 55:6 “And I said, Oh, that I had wings like a dove! For then would I fly away, and be at rest.” These words were written by David over 2,000 years ago but they go right to the heart of situations that exist in our world today. David spoke ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 55:6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Two Loves

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jun 18, 2006

based on 9 ratings

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Moses was a man of two loves - a love for God and a love for His people. It seemed to be two incompatible loves, but they are actually one. His prayers expressed the very heart of God - one of compassion and mercy.

Moses was away for too long – 40 days on Mount Sinai • The people couldn’t wait any longer, and so they decided to make themselves a new god – a golden calf • Even before Moses step down from the mountain, the Lord told him what was happening at the foot of the mount. Having been delivered from ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 32:7-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Wrong Questions, Right Answer

Contributed by John Dickey on May 16, 2006

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Jesus ends the whys and wherefores of our burdened hearts – not with explanations so much as with loving, perfect restoration – making all things right, maybe not here, but absolutely in heaven – a real place, a steadfast promise, a rock-solid guarantee f

Wandering through the phenomenal collection of art in the Louvre museum you can get an odd sense of awe and futility. This former residence of Napoleon is just so packed full with mankind’s creative treasures, it numbs the mind. Crowds gather around the Mona Lisa while the rooms of renaissance ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Ready, Set, Wait! Series

Contributed by Jake Kircher on Dec 28, 2005

based on 5 ratings

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We need to take care of oursleves as well as others.

In April this past year, some of you may have seen on the news, pictures of this horrific train crash in Japan. “The seven-car commuter train was carrying 580 passengers when it jumped the tracks, wrecking an automobile in its path before slamming into a nine-story apartment complex just yards ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:11-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Stupid Cupid And The Effect Of Love

Contributed by John Harvey on Feb 12, 2004

based on 84 ratings

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This message is how people look for love in places other than the place to find it. It is also how true love promotes faithfulness and forgivenss in our lives.

Stupid Cupid and the Effect of Love Intro: Society has a warped view of love and how it shows up in our lives. Often love is thought of as flowing from person to person. If you “Google” the word love, and you have to be very careful doing this, you will find all sorts of ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:3-4, Ephesians 2:4-5

Denomination: Baptist

Willing To Follow

Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Feb 27, 2004

based on 33 ratings

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They left everything and followed him; a challenge for following Jesus.

Knute Rockne served as head coach of Notre Dame University’s football team from 1918-1931. During those 13 seasons, he scored a winning percentage of just over 88%, the best ever for a college (or pro) football coach. Rockne knew how to play football. More precisely, he knew how to coach; to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Other

Grace In The Wilderness

Contributed by Howard Mcglamery on Feb 10, 2003

based on 66 ratings

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"The people that were left of the sword found grace in the wilderness." In the midst of the wilderness experiences of life we can find comfort in the grace of God, encouragement in the everlasting love of God and hope in the promises of God.

Grace In The Wilderness Jeremiah 31 Introduction One of the most unusual men in the Bible is a man of God / prophet named Jeremiah. Let me run through some of the facts of his life before we get into the subject of today’s message. 1. He was born a priest in a small town north of ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 31:2-3

Denomination: Baptist

Daring Yet Not Defiant Series

Contributed by Thomas Cash on May 19, 2004

based on 14 ratings

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Excellence is achieved through dedication and practice. It will not be easy. It may not always be fun. But it will always pay off.

Sermon Notes “Daring, Yet Not Defiant” Daniel 1:8-20 (Second in the series Dare to be a Daniel) Introduction: As the years progress, conflicting cultural values increasingly surround and challenge the Christian lifestyle. While Secretary of State during the Regan presidency, George Shultz kept a ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:8-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Seven Pillars Of Wisdom - 3: Generosity Series

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Oct 24, 2003

based on 80 ratings

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Third in a series on the Wisdom found in Proverbs. The idea for this Series came from "Everyday Light" a daily devotional by Selwyn Hughes. Pillar #3 - Generosity.

26, October 2003 Dakota Community Church The Seven Pillars of Wisdom Week Three: Generosity Proverbs 9:1-6 Wisdom has built her house; she has hewn out its seven pillars. 2 She has prepared her meat and mixed her wine; she has also set her table. 3 She has sent out her maids, and she calls from ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 9:1-6, Proverbs 23:6-8

Denomination: Mennonite

Stephen: A Great Layman

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Nov 11, 2003

based on 44 ratings

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What made Stephen great?

STEPHEN: A GREAT LAYMAN Acts 6:8-15 I. STEPHEN WAS A MAN OF HIGH MORAL CHARACTER: A. Acts 6:3 Wherefore, brethren, look ye out among you seven men of honest report, full of the Holy Ghost and wisdom, whom we may appoint over this business. B. Honest report – having a good reputation, bearing a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:8-15

Denomination: Baptist

What Is Your Religion Worth?

Contributed by J. Richard Lord, Jr. on Feb 16, 2002

based on 74 ratings

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If your religion does not transform you, convince you of it’s rightness, and is something you share, it’s not worth very much.

January 6, 2002 Parkview Church of the Nazarene J. Richard Lord, Jr. What Is Your Religion Worth? I Peter 1:3-9 Is your faith genuine? It is worth more than gold? Your religion is not worth very much: I. IF IT DOES NOT MAKE A FUNDAMENTAL CHANGE IN YOUR ATTITUDE AND ACTIONS. Some people wear ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-9

Denomination: Holiness

True Discipleship Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Aug 10, 2005

based on 14 ratings

| 5,256 views

We who seek to follow Jesus: 1) Have received God’s revelation; 2) Are God’s possession; and 3) Obey our Lord

“True Discipleship” Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts John 17:6, “I have revealed You to those whom You gave Me out of the world. They were Yours; You gave them to Me and they have obeyed/kept Your word.” Jesus has been praying for Himself; He now turns ...read more

Scripture: John 17:6

Denomination: Congregational

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