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Why Worship?

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jul 2, 2004

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This message examines 3 reasons why we worship God. Personal testimonies about worship from others are used in point #2.

“WHY WORSHIP?” Ps. 115 INTRO – As I conclude this series of “Why” sermons, there were so many different directions that I could have gone w/ these topics – “Why give…minister…witness…share…give the pastor and staff a raise…” But over the last 4 weeks, felt led to preach on “Why pray…serve…be a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 115:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Qualities For Low Conflict Christians Ii

Contributed by Mark D. Stetler on Feb 18, 2005

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Do you want relationships with little or no conflict? Look at part 2 of this series.

Qualities for low conflict Christians Part # 2 John 15:12 “This is my commandment that you love one another as I have loved you!” Last week we talked about some low conflict qualities of Christians. We talked about the Grace of Humor, Grace of Humility, Grace of Empathy, Grace of Optimism. This ...read more

Scripture: John 15:12

Denomination: Church Of God

The Lord Our Deliverer

Contributed by Ian Johnson on May 5, 2004

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He delivered me! No one can take away my testimony as it says in the book of Revelation “They over came Him by the blood of the Lamb & the word of their testimony”

THE LORD OUR DELIVERER Pastor Ian Johnson Papatoetoe Elim Church May 2004. 2 Corinthians 1:10 10 Who Has delivered us from so great a death, and doth deliver: in whom we trust that he will yet deliver us; We learn at a young age the meaning of Tense In this verse we are confronted with the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

How The Spirit Guides Us To View Success From God's Perspective (Phil. 4:12

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 21, 2002

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How the Spirit Guides Us To View Success From God’s Perspective (Phil. 4:12,13)

How the Spirit Guides Us To View Success From God’s Perspective (Phil. 4:12,13) Illustration:George MacDonald said, "In whatever man does without God, he must fail miserably or succeed more miserably" Warren W. Wiersbe, The Integrity Crisis, Thomas Nelson Publishers, 1991, p. 42. 1. The Holy ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:12-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Red Carpet

Contributed by John Beehler on Apr 9, 2003

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The red carpet would shortly be stained blood red.

The Red Carpet It’s Palm Sunday. What does this day mean to you? Just one more week to chocolate heaven? The day we get the leaf at church and the kids parade through the sanctuary with them? Actually it’s the day they threw down the symbolic red carpet for Jesus’ triumphal ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Waiting For God Takes Guts

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Nov 14, 2003

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Too much safety is a "bad" thing... We need guts to grow and growth is what’s demanded by our Lord

Too much comfort is dangerous. Literally. Apparently researchers at the UC Berkeley did an experiment some time ago that involved introducing an amoeba into a perfectly stress-free environment: ideal temperature, optimal concentration of moisture and constant food supply. The amoeba had an ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Gift Of Enjoyment Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Nov 24, 2003

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The gift of enjoyment is a gift that comes from our happy God; without it, life will not satisfy; with it, we can find enjoyment in the simplest of pleasures.

The Gift of Enjoyment Ecclesiastes 6 1. There’s a story about a child psychologist who wanted to observe how different children respond to negative circumstances. They got a room and filled it with horse manure. Putting the pessimistic child in there, they observed how he responded. Predictably, ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 6:1-12, Ecclesiastes 6:1

Denomination: Independent/Bible

You Can Learn A Lot From Ants

Contributed by Mike Turner on Jan 6, 2004

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This sermons speaks of the lessons that may be learned from ants !

You Can Learn A Lot From An Ant Prov. 6:6-9, Prov. 30:25 Proverbs 6:6-9 Go to the ant, thou sluggard; consider her ways, and be wise: Which having no guide, overseer, or ruler, Provideth her meat in the summer, and gathereth her food in the harvest. Pro. 30:25 The ants are a people not strong, ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:6-9, Proverbs 30:25

Denomination: Baptist

911 Hope

Contributed by Ken Sowers on Nov 11, 2002

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Text from a 911 service

911 Hope In a time of economic uncertainty and personal insecurity, couples around the country have defied the pessimism and decided to have a child. Many of these couples say they were influenced to do so because of the events of September 11. They saw the towers burning and when they got home ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Watch Your Back!

Contributed by Donny Tatimu on Dec 30, 2002

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Sometimes we emphasize about how important a "good start" is, but for me a "good end" is everything...

Watch Your Back! Deut 25:17-19 (KJV) 17 Remember what Amalek did unto thee by the way, when ye were come forth out of Egypt; 18 How he met thee by the way, and smote the hindmost of thee, even all that were feeble behind thee, when thou wast faint and weary; and he feared not God. 19 Therefore it ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 25:17-19, Galatians 3:3

Denomination: Charismatic

Riding Free In Christ

Contributed by Jason Olson on Nov 2, 2006

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This is a sermon in an outreach to a motorcycle rally and explains how to "Build our Life" on Christ.

Building Your Life To Last “In order to ride free in Christ we must be built to last” I. Build Or Bust a. What’s Your Design? i. You’ve got to have a plan for what you want to build 1. Build or Bust Requirements a. You’ve got to have a plan b. You’ve got to have a design. It should be unique and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-29

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Search For The Meaning Of Life Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jan 23, 2006

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Ecclesiastes was written to people who question whether there is a God, and to those who outright reject God. What do they have left in life? Nothing but despair...but there is another Way.

Overcoming Futility, a Sermon Series on Ecclesiastes Message #1, “The Search for the Meaning of Life,” chapter 1 -Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts We’ve entered a new year, and many people looking back on 2005 feel a sense of relief. We’re glad that year ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 1:1-18

Denomination: Congregational

"The Lord Is Near" - A Message To Comfort Or Disturb?

Contributed by Bryan Beverly on Oct 1, 2014

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This message examines Paul’s statement in Philippians 4:5 - the Lord is near” (NRSV) to discern in what manner he intended to raise awareness about the return of Christ.

Let your gentleness be known to everyone. The Lord is near. (Philippians 4:5) When you read Paul’s words in Philippians 4:5 that ‘The Lord is near’ (NRSV), what is your reaction? Are you reassured that your Savior is in your proximity? Are you unsettle about the timing of this ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:5

Denomination: Baptist

Everydaay Hope Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Dec 18, 2013

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Message of hope. The hope that sustains us through rough times and keeps us focused on the things of Christ.

Everyday Hope 1 Peter 1:3-7 Introduction- As we get closer to the Christmas season, in the 2nd week of Advent, we must stay focused on Jesus. All the distractions only put Jesus on the outside looking in on our Christmas instead of us looking in on Jesus and the true reason of Christmas. Last ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-7

Denomination: Nazarene

Making A New Start (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Dan Proctor on Jan 12, 2016

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Noah and his family received a second chance. In the same way, 2015 is gone, and 2016 is here.

Making A New Start Genesis 8:16-22 – Part 2 Introduction: 1. Previously, we began to examine Noah’s life, post flood. We saw God’s extension of grace to Noah and his family. God delivered them from judgment and protected them in the ark of safety. 2. But, after being on the ark ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 8:16-22

Denomination: Bible Church

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