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A Noble Request

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Apr 16, 2005

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Sacrifice is a word that few people enjoy hearing about unless it is in baseball. When a runner is on third base and the hitter hits a deep fly ball to left field, he is credited with belting a sacrifice fly to bring the runner home.

Presenting Yourselves as a Living Sacrifice (Romans 12:1-10) Sacrifice is a word that few people enjoy hearing about unless it is in baseball. When a runner is on third base and the hitter hits a deep fly ball to left field, he is credited with belting a sacrifice fly to bring the runner home. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Silly Humans, Smart God

Contributed by Timothy Gardner on Apr 23, 2005

based on 29 ratings

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As humans we get pretty silly when it comes to the choices we make.

Silly Humans, Smart God Written By: Tim Gardner April 2005 “AT&T fired President John Walter after nine months, saying he lacked intellectual leadership. He received a $26 million severance package. Perhaps it’s not Walter who’s lacking intelligence. Police in Oakland, California spent two ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:11

Denomination: Salvation Army

Means Of Grace

Contributed by Byron Maynard on Apr 25, 2005

based on 17 ratings

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This sermon is intended to help you prepare for the Means of Grace talk on a Walk to Emmaus. I have never used this sermon in a Worship Serive. I wrote this talk using the required information in the Spiritual Directors Manual.

*I’ve tried to give credit to the source when credit is due, but much of the information hase been in my file for some time and I cannot remember the source. If you see any information in this sermon and can identify the source, please let me know so I can give due credit. MEANS OF GRACE by Byron ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:5-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Missed Opportunity

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Apr 26, 2005

based on 14 ratings

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How to be there in Jesus’ name

A Missed Opportunity The other day I ran across the story of a man who had a great opportunity that he missed. His friend took him for a ride one day way out in the country. They drove off the main road and drove through groves of trees to a large uninhabited expanse of land. A few horses were ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:5-11

Denomination: Wesleyan

Expecting More Than People Can Give

Contributed by Jeremy Houck on May 7, 2005

based on 31 ratings

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We were given a hunger for God by God.

Expecting More Than People Can Give Psalm 42:1-2 Have you ever wished that you could start all over? The Associated Press this week reported out of Georgetown, Texas that Molly Daniels pleaded guilty to charges of digging up a woman’s corpse, and staging a fiery car accident to fake her ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 42:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Is This The Kind Of Fast?

Contributed by Glenn Branham on May 9, 2005

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Fasting is a tremendous spiritual resource available to the Body of Christ.

"Is This The Kind of Fast?" Is. 58:1-14 "Shout it aloud, do not hold back. Raise your voice like a trumpet. Declare to my people their rebellion and to the house of Jacob their sins. 2 For day after day they seek me out; they seem eager to know my ways, as if they were a nation that does what is ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 58:1-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Commitment To Start Over

Contributed by Tommy Estes on Dec 28, 2005

based on 18 ratings

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Ever want to start over your life?

This morning, I invite your attention to the book of Ruth. This book is a great love story and throughout it, it demonstrates Gods providential care for mankind. We are not for sure who wrote the book of Ruth, although some have given Samuel the credit for such writing. In accordance with Jewish ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:14-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Three R's Of Death

Contributed by David Gant on Dec 31, 2005

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This is a funeral service I have used several times, most recently in the situation where I doubted the salvation of the individual, and the family was mixed with believers and unbelivers. It is a way to honor the individual, but still present the gospel

THE “3 R’S OF DEATH” In school, we used to refer to the importance of learning “The 3 R’s” – and of course we meant “Read’n, writ’n, and rithmatic…” As we gather here today – not to mourn the death of Wayne Thompson, but rather to celebrate his life and all it has meant to those that have ...read more

Scripture: John 11:21-44

Denomination: Baptist

Fine Tuning Your Focus On God Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Jan 12, 2006

based on 24 ratings

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The unique way that Abraham’s offering of his son on Mt. Moriah parallels our spiritual journey with God.

We’re continuing the series on Second Chances by evaluating another of the times the Bible uses the phrase "second time." Our focus today is on Abraham. Abraham waited until he was 100 years old for Isaac to be born but he never gave up on God’s promise of a son. Remarkable. That’s why we still ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:15-18

Denomination: Baptist

Whatever It Takes To Know God Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jan 18, 2006

based on 19 ratings

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Second in a series of messages encouraging believers to do "whatever it takes" to grow in their walk with Jesus. This message focuses on discipleship.

Review: A “Whatever it Takes” Commitment: 1. Does not hold to convention 2. Is not hemmed in by circumstances 3. Does not heed convenience 4. Is not hampered by criticism 5. Does bring honor to Christ Read Colossians 2:1-7 Purpose (v. 2): My purpose is that they may be encouraged in heart and ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Psalms Of Confession Series

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Jan 21, 2006

based on 10 ratings

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The Book of Psalms is a devotional prayer book -- but how to use it? This week we look at how to use the prayers of confession found in the psalter.

Psalms of Confessions Delivered on January 15, 2006 By The Rev. Dr. W. Maynard Pittendreigh Senior Pastor Mpittendreigh@goodshepherdpc.org Psalm 103:1-22 Praise the LORD, O my soul; all my inmost being, praise his holy name. Praise the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits-- who ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:1-22

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

You Don't Look Like What You've Been In

Contributed by Eric Baldwin on Jan 22, 2006

based on 67 ratings

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This is a message to inform the saints about God’s preserving love and power.

“You don’t look like what you’ve been in” Daniel 3:14-27 The story about Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-Nego is a familiar story that most people admire and love to tell because it reveals to us what steadfastness and courage can do in the life of a child of God. The three Hebrew boys are an ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:14-27

Denomination: Baptist

God Loves A Cheerful Giver

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Jan 22, 2006

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Sermon 3 of 3: Three things that should characterize our giving and why.

2 Corinthians 9:7 God Loves A Cheerful Giver Woodlawn Missionary Baptist Church January 22, 2006 Introduction Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr., was a member of the U.S. Supreme Court for 30 years. He was nominated by President Teddy Roosevelt. It has been said that his mind, wit and work earned him the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:7

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of Choice Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 23, 2006

based on 84 ratings

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Why did God require the tithe in the Old Testament? Was it because He needed the money? Consider these possible benefits to giving your gifts to God.

OPEN: Year ago, if you wanted a pair of shoes, you couldn’t go down to “Payless Shoes” or “Shoe Carnival”. You couldn’t even go down to Sears or J.C. Penney to pick a pair of ready made shoes to wear. There was a time when – if you wanted shoes or boots – you had to go someone called a “Shoe ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:7-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Expectation Factor Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Jan 24, 2006

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Vision determines viatality and direction.

SERIES: “THE GROWTH FACTORS” TEXT: ACTS 2:17-21; PROVERBS 29:18 TITLE: “THE EXPECTATION FACTOR” INTRODUCTION: A. Lynn Anderson: About 350 years ago a shipload of travelers landed on the northeast coast of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:17-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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