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Never Invite God To A Pity Party

Contributed by Jeffrey Samelson on Sep 1, 2004

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When we’re tempted to focus on everything that’s wrong in our lives, God directs us back to him and leaves us no room for self-pity.

July 11, 2004 — Sixth Sunday after Pentecost Christ Lutheran Church, Columbia, MD Pastor Jeff Samelson 1 Kings 19:14-21 Never Invite God to a Pity Party I. He Won’t Agree with You II. He Won’t Let You Wallow III. He Won’t Leave You Alone Grace and peace to you from God our Father and from the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:14-21

Denomination: Lutheran

I've Got The Joy. . . Down In My Heart Series

Contributed by Tim Richards on Sep 2, 2004

based on 9 ratings

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A sermon on the second fruit of the Spirit, Joy.

Introduction: 1. During the series of sermons I share with you on the fruits of the Spirit, we will be having a testimony of one kind or another from a Christian who has demonstrated this fruit in action. Few people are better equipped to talk about the joy of the Lord from the perspective of real ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22

Denomination: Baptist

What To Say When You Don't Know What To Say

Contributed by Erick Riddle on Sep 3, 2004

based on 131 ratings

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Practical suggestions for helping people in grief

INTRODUCTION I’m a liar. A big fat liar. Well, maybe not big fat lies, but at least little deceiving lies. The big fat part is that I keep telling the lie. So many people have been so kind since my mom died on April 19, the day before Easter. With genuine concern and a desire to help, you have ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Pursuing Godliness With Contentment Series

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Sep 3, 2004

based on 24 ratings

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What it takes to be content in this world.

September 5, 2004 Stewardship Sermon on Being Content • In North Africa the natives have a very easy way to capture monkeys. A gourd, with a hole just sufficiently large so that a monkey can thrust his hand into it, is filled with nuts and fastened firmly to a branch of a tree at sunset. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:12-13

Denomination: Lutheran

You Are Different! Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Sep 7, 2004

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We are to rejoice in our differences.

YOU ARE DIFFERENT! I Corinthians 12:1-6 S: Spiritual Gifts C: Variety of Gifts Th: Live the Difference Pr: What life-change is to take place? WE ARE TO REJOICE IN OUR DIFFERENCES. ?: Inductive KW: Issues TS: We will find in our study of I Corinthians 12:1-6 three issues that Paul discusses as ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

A Prayer For Wisdom Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Sep 7, 2004

based on 62 ratings

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While we can benefit from some of the wisdom that whirls around us, to be truly wise we need the wisdom that comes from above.

Recently a survey was done with a group of kids. This is how they responded to the question, “What do you think wisdom is?” Rocky, age 9, said, “Wisdom is wearing a hat when feeding seagulls.” 9-year-old Carol commented, “Never ask for anything that costs more than $5 when your parents are doing ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 3:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Power Of Blood Covenant

Contributed by John Emilimor on Sep 9, 2004

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The power and privilege that is ours in the blood covenant that we have in Christ.The access to the throne is on the strength of that blood, the voice that speaks on the mercy seat is that of the blood and it speaks better things and provides security aga

Power of Blood Covenants I’m going to share with us briefly, on the Power of Blood Covenants. I’ll take the scriptures from Hebrews chapter 10 verses 19-22 "Having therefore, brethren, boldness to enter into the holiest by the blood of Jesus, By a new and living way, which he hath consecrated for ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:19-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus - The Light Of The World

Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Sep 11, 2004

based on 108 ratings

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This looks at seven ways in which Jesus blesses us as being the Light of the world.

Technology has come so far so fast during the last 100 years. Even in my lifetime, I am amazed at the advances that have been made. I am equally amazed at how much we take for granted modern technology with all of its benefits and conveniences. One technology which we take for granted is the ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14, John 1:6-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

For Those In Quest Series

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Sep 19, 2004

based on 54 ratings

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The Bereans show us that a quest becomes noble when: 1. We receive the Good News with eagerness. 2. We examine the Scriptures to see if it is true. 3. We are transformed by the truth.

My favorite part of Paul Harvey is the last segment of the newscast that he calls “For What It’s Worth.” One day he gave this interesting story: “Our For What It’s Worth Department hears from Hershey, Pennsylvania — where the woman in the Mercedes had been waiting patiently for a parking place to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

Traveling Without A Watch Series

Contributed by W F on Sep 21, 2004

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We can patiently wait for God’s timing without knowing when he will answer (Part 2 "Passing Life’s Tests")

Passing Life’s Tests Hebrews 11:8-19 Part II “Traveling Without A Watch “ The ‘When’ Test INTORDUCTION A woman was shopping with her three year old daughter. As they passed the lolly section the child asked if she could have some. "No" came mum’s reply, upon which the little girl began to cry ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:8-19

Denomination: *other

Focus On Your Hero Series

Contributed by W F on Sep 21, 2004

based on 16 ratings

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If we want to become an elite spiritual athlete, we must focus on our hero – Jesus Christ (Part 2 "How To Be An Elite Spiritual Athlete").

HOW TO BE AN ELITE SPIRITUAL ATHLETE PART 2 “Focus on your Hero” Hebrews 12:2-3 INTRODUCTION We’re talking about how to be an elite spiritual athlete. We all know how important it is to stay in shape physically, and it’s no less important for us to pay attention to our spiritual condition. And ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:2-3

Denomination: *other

Why Should I Be Baptized?

Contributed by Warren Curry on Sep 21, 2004

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I guess my dad summed it up pretty simply. In fact, I was taken back at his statement. He said,“You know how I would answer that question, why I should be baptized? Because the Bible says to do it.”

Why Should I Be Baptized? Introduction: Last week we took a look at several facts concerning Biblical baptism. Just a recap: The Authority = In the name of the Father, Son, Holy Spirit The Method = 5 requirements o Water o Much water o Going to the water o Going down into the water o Coming up ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Christian Life Is The Best Option We Have On This Earth

Contributed by Martin Kim on Sep 21, 2004

based on 34 ratings

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Explains why the life God offers is so much better than a life of sin.

Even if there were no heaven to gain I¡¯d still choose to be a Christian! I want to get to know you better, so this morning I¡¯ve decided to begin with a couple of questions. How many of you love Jesus with all your hearts? How many of you would be here today if there were no heaven to gain? ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:23

Denomination: Adventist

Eulogy Cle Hereford

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Sep 23, 2004

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This eulogy is for a man who drifted from the Lord to alcholism but found his way back through AA and the witness of his wife. He had cancer the final year of his life, but it made him more determined to follow God.

Cle Hereford September 21, 2004 On June 4th, 1936 Nancy B. Hereford probably said, “thank God it’s over” once Cle Hereford made the passageway from her womb to her arms. Little did she know that she would be going through the experience eight more times with Cle’s future brothers and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 121:1-2

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

It's Cool To Be Kind Series

Contributed by Tim Richards on Sep 23, 2004

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The 5th sermon in a series on the fruits of the Spirit

Introduction: 1. The slogan started appearing on billboards in the early 1990’s, "Practice Random Acts of Kindness." According to Gavin Whitsett, author of a small handbook entitled, Guerilla Kindness, the movement is a response to the "random acts of violence" that are so much a part of the daily ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

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