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Prayer - A "Gotta" Not An "Oughta"

Contributed by Samuel Wilder on Jan 9, 2005

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Too often we let things keep us from one of the most important things - prayer - and we need to make prayer a priority.

“Prayer -- a GOTTA, Not an OUGHTA” -- James 5:13-16, John 17 January 9, 2005 I was looking at a past issue of Pray Magazine, a great magazine that is about, in the editors’ words, “encouraging a passion for Christ through prayer.” As I perused some of the articles I ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

Faith More Precious Than Gold

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Nov 17, 2004

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In I Peter chapter one peter gives us three reasons to live a life of thanksgiving and praise.

“Faith More Precious than Gold” -In all circumstances give thanks- I Peter 1:3-9 (NLT) I Thess. 5:18 “In all circumstances give thanks…” (NIV) Thanksgiving is a time of thanksgiving and praise. Thanksgiving is a reminder of the thankful attitude we need to have all year. The Apostle Paul ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-9

Denomination: Free Methodist

Following In Jesus' Footsteps Series

Contributed by Derek Melanson on Apr 7, 2006

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As Christ’s followers WE should expect persecution and many believers are being persecuted today.

“Following in Jesus’ Footsteps” John 15: 18 – 25; 16: 1 – 4a; Acts 5: 41, 42 Introduction Nov. 26, 2005: Canadians Jim Loney, 41, and Harmeet Sooden, 32, and Briton Norman Kember, 74, and American Tom Fox, 54, all Christian peacekeepers, are kidnapped in Baghdad by a group calling itself Swords ...read more

Scripture: John 15:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Only Man Made Thing In Heaven?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 21, 2003

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Why scars? God does not need giraffes in the pew, with their heads stuck up in the clouds. We need empathy. We need real passion and compassion! We need to share the burdens of the hurting. We need understanding from the pulpit and the pew.

THE ONLY MAN MADE THING IN HEAVEN? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com God does not need giraffes in the pew, with their heads stuck up in the clouds. We need empathy. We need real passion and compassion! We need to share the burdens of the hurting. We need understanding from the pulpit ...read more

Scripture: John 20:27, Ephesians 5:27

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What Is Jesus Doing Now?

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 15, 2004

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What Is Jesus Doing Now? He is watching over us, ruling for us, and speaking to us.

I’m not a fan of reality T.V. but one new reality show caught my interest as I was channel surfing the other day. I don’t remember the name of the show but it featured former pop stars like M.C. Hammer. The show brought together once-famous people to interact with one another for ten days in a ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:4-18

Denomination: Lutheran

Who Do You Say That I Am?

Contributed by Mickey Bell on Dec 28, 2005

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Many people are searching for different things to make them happy. Who is Jesus to them?

“Who Do You Say that I Am?” Matthew 16:13-15 Here, Jesus has taking His disciples about 120 mi. from Jerusalem. This region was strongly identified with various religions. It had been the center for Baal worship The Greek god, Pan had a shrine there A temple was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-15

Denomination: Baptist

Benifits Of Fasting

Contributed by Larry Elder on Jul 12, 2003

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Fasting and Prayer is a powerful spiritual weapon.

Benefits of Prayer and Fasting Isaiah 58: 6-12 6 "Is this not the fast that I have chosen: to loose the bonds of wickedness, To undo the heavy burdens, To let the oppressed go free, And that you break every yoke? 7 Is it not to share your bread with the hungry, And that you bring to your house ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 58:6-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"There's Got To Be More!”

Contributed by Larry Elder on Jul 12, 2003

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When we experience the manifest presence of God we are changed deep in our life forever. All though Saul knew about God, he came to fully experience and KNOW God on the road to Damascus.

“There’s Got To Be More!” Acts 9:1-6 Meanwhile, Saul was still breathing out murderous threats against the Lord’s disciples. He went to the high priest and asked him for letters to the synagogues in Damascus, so that if he found any there who belonged to the Way, whether men or women, he might ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Tongue's Power Series

Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Sep 6, 2003

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A sermon on the power of the tongue.

Sermon for 14 Pent Yr B, 14/09/2003 Based on James 3:1-12 Grace Lutheran Church, Medicine Hat, Alberta By Pastor Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson One day a woman went to Francis of Assisi and confessed that she had been guilty of malicious gossip. She asked him what she could do to be forgiven. Francis ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Lutheran

When We’re Scared To Go Against What Everyone Else Is Saying

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Apr 29, 2013

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A look at Pilate's desire to please the people and the ways that we often behave in the same way.

AN EASY TEMPTATION: We want to satisfy the crowd. - Mark 15:15. - Most of us like being liked. We want people to approve of us. - And it is nice when everyone is backing what we’re saying or what we’re doing. - This is probably the most important phrase in our passage for ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:6-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Six Stages Of Spiritual Sight

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Apr 18, 2012

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The blind man had been delivered from darkness and given sight by the compassion of Jesus. This formerly blind man is confronted by his neighbors, he’s confronted by the Pharisees, and by Jesus as well. We are going to concentrate on Jesus as seen by thi

The last time we were in our study in John, we looked at 9:1-7 and saw Jesus give sight to the blind man. This blind man had been delivered from darkness and given sight by the compassion of Jesus. In tonight’s study, this formerly blind man is confronted by his neighbors, he’s ...read more

Scripture: John 9:8-41

Denomination: Baptist

Man Up

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jun 21, 2013

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Fathers day message and the responsibility we have as leaders of our families and our churches.

Man up! Psalm 112 Introduction- Mothers get the red carpet treatment on their day, with fabulous brunches and beautiful bouquets. For the fathers, however, retailers have cleverly priced almost everything under $9.99! Case in point: the Talking Fly Swatter. It’s a lime-green fly swatter ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 112:1-10

Denomination: Nazarene

"Brother In Trouble, Needs A Real Friend On The Double”

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Dec 16, 2009

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All of us are charged to have loving concern for our brethren. To serve as their keeper is a great duty, which is strictly required of us, but it is generally neglected by us. Those who are unconcerned in the affairs of their brethren, and take no care, w

“Brother in Trouble, Needs a Real Friend on the Double” The Language of Cain - “Am I My Brother’s Keeper” Text: Luke 10:25-37 Introduction: Genesis 4, we have account of the first recorded trial. Long before there was a court room or human jury, God Himself sits as Judge; for he is the God to whom ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Methodist

Joy The Three Letter Word

Contributed by Steven Haguewood on Nov 18, 2008

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Joy is a three letter word that spells contentment. It is a state of mind not an emotion. When we get life in the proper perspective we find real joy>

THE SEARCH FOR JOY Text: 1 John 4:7-14 INTRODUCTION 1. The one thing all people search for in their lives is happiness or joy 2. In this lesson we will dispel all doubts and demolish all rumors as to how to attain true happiness a. There are those who say that happiness is a state of mind b. Some ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Effective Giving

Contributed by Steve Smith on Jan 23, 2010

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The example of the Macedonian our Corinthian churches give us tremendous advice on the sensitive subject of tithing for NT believers today! Advice that is easy to understand requiring very little interpretation!

So much is said about tithing and yet it is probably the most difficult subject for me to speak on. I think it would be actually easier if the church was wealthy. Why is this such a sensitive subject? Or maybe its me, but why is it so hard to preach on? What about to you? Think about it for a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

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