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Turning On The Power Series

Contributed by Mike Gilbert on Jan 19, 2008

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Learning how to unleash God’s power in our lives.

Series: Taking the First Steps Message #3: TURNING ON THE POWER <>Intro> (Showing a 5-iron and a golf club)...I just purchased this new golf glove, and it’s really wonderful. The grip is just right (slowly be putting on glove while continuing to talk), the fit is perfect, and it really makes ...read more

Scripture: John 15:3-7

Denomination: Baptist

Our Spiritual Independence Day

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Jul 5, 2007

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On the 4th of July weekend, our minds our own our national freedom, but the Apostle Paul speaks about the more important freedom, the freedom we have in Christ.

Our Spiritual Independence Day Galatians 5:1, 13-25 (NRSV) July 1, 2007 As we come together this morning today, the word that is on our mind is “freedom.” It is a word which, in our context, brings up images of Ben Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, George Washington, the Declaration of Independence, ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1-25

Denomination: Methodist

The Possibilities Of Community

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Sep 21, 2007

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Friendships are the building blocks of community. God wants us to know and be known, and He’s given us the key to making friends.

Sermon for Suites by the Lake – September 22, 2007 – The Possibilities of Community [This sermon was for a Retirement Community’s Chapel Service] Thanks to W. Maynard Pittendreigh for some borrowed thoughts and some illustrations for this ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:16-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Before The Trumpet Sound Fades

Contributed by Danny Anderson on Sep 29, 2006

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The Rapture is that future event when the Lord Jesus Himself will return in the clouds above this earth and will catch away all the saved people of the world. It is a time that is referred to in Titus 2:13 as "The Blessed Hope Of The Believer."

Before the Trumpet Sound Fades Text: 1 Co 15:51-57; 1 Th 4:13-17 Introduction: I once heard an old preacher say, "I’m not lookin for a hole in the ground, I’m lookin for a hole in the sky!" The event he was referring to is known as "The Rapture". While this word itself does not appear in the Bible, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:51-57

Denomination: Baptist

Comfort Zone

Contributed by Timothy Spivey on Dec 24, 2004

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This sermon talks about the incarnation of Christ and it as God’s move of intimacy toward the world.

This is the season to use T. S. Eliot’s masterful phrase about the Incarnation: "the intersection of the timeless with time." Before it was Eliot’s, that way of looking at the birth of Jesus into human form was captured by John: John 1:1-4, 14, 16-18: In the beginning was the Word, and the Word ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"A World Shaking Experience"

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Feb 5, 2004

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The contrast of God’s Holiness with our sinfulness brings us to the place of forgiveness.

Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches February 8, 2004 A World Shaking Experience Isaiah 6:1-8 INTRODUCTION: Today’s scripture describes a world shaking experience for the prophet, Isaiah, that he never forgot. (See Isaiah 2:10-22; 37:16, 40:12-26; 57:15). The vision that made such an impact on him ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8

Denomination: Methodist

Caught In The Storm Series

Contributed by Allen Hern on Feb 6, 2004

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None of us escape the storm but Jesus is the storm breaker.

200403.ser “Caught in a Storm” CLBC January 18, 2004 Subject: Life and Ministry of Jesus Theme: Deity, Humanity, Power over Nature Passage: John 6: 14 - 21. Mark 5:45 - ...read more

Scripture: John 6:14-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Invasion Of Islam, Pt. 2

Contributed by Dave Kinney on Jul 22, 2007

based on 28 ratings

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Jesus raised the dead and Mohammad killed the living. Jesus healed the sick and Mohammad harmed the healthy. Jesus released the oppressed and Mohammad enslaved the free! And it’s still happening today somewhere around the world!

I just want to go on record again as saying; these 2 weeks have not been a Muslim bashing, but rather it’s been an exposing of the mystery behind the veil that makes Islam so intriguing to its 1.5 billion followers. Last week we found out the complexity of the Muslim messenger and the confusion of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:15-20

Denomination: Baptist

Divorce Series

Contributed by Gregg Barbour on Aug 23, 2007

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In the finale of the untouchables series, students learn what the Bible has to say about Divorce

Untouchables: Divorce collision. 4.9.07. gregg barbour One day a young man was looking through the classifieds in search of a used car when he came upon an ad for a brand new Jaguar being sold for only $50. Surely he thought this was typo, but calling the number listed he was assured that $50 was ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 2:15-16

Denomination: *other

Lord, Stretch Our Faith!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 17, 2008

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I use a rubber band and an extension cord to illustrate how Jesus stretched Mary and Martha’s faith for their brother’s healing.

LORD, STRETCH OUR FAITH! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I did this lesson in two parts, it could be done in one part, just move quickly from point to point. I have a huge rubber band and we discuss the flexibility and stretch that the rubber band has. 1. The rubber band has a ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-45

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Blessed Hope Of Believers

Contributed by Lyn King on Nov 15, 2003

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As Christians we have a blessed hope, that Jesus is coming agian.

The Blessed Hope of Believers Titus 2:11-14 and many more. How does one become ready for the Lord’s return? It is clear that the Bible indicates that we will not know the time of Jesus’ return. It is also just as clear that we are to be ready for His coming. His returning will be similar to our ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11, Titus 2:11-14

Denomination: Baptist

Inspecting The Wall Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Jan 7, 2005

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The principles of wisdom that opened the door for Nehemiah to go to Jerusalem and inspect the walls. When he and we inspect the walls- what do we find?

Inspecting the wall. Nehemiah 2:1-20 WBC 9.1.05am At the beginning of a new year, a high school principal decided to post his teachers’ new year’s resolutions on the bulletin board. As the teachers gathered around the bulletin board, a great commotion started. One of the teachers was complaining. ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Insurance (Ephesians, Chapter 6) Series

Contributed by David Richardson on Dec 19, 2005

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Without the strength and power of God, we are no different than the unbeliever that is running around lost in the world.

Series Title: The Heavenly Reserve Bank of God (Ephesians) Message Title: Insurance (Ephesians, Chapter 6) Scripture: Ephesians 6:10 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. There is much to learn about in this short epistle to the Ephesians. In chapter one, we were able to see ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

He Restores My Soul

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Dec 28, 2003

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God’s restoration means that He brings us back to a state of new strength, vigor and eternal perspectives. When we allow the Lord to restore us, He rebuilds and repairs our fraid nerves, worried mind and worn out bodies. Without God’s restoration we will

He Restores My Soul (Psa 23:1) God’s restoration means that He brings us back to a state of new strength, vigor and eternal perspectives. When we allow the Lord to restore us, He rebuilds and repairs our fraid nerves, worried mind and worn out bodies. God’s word, His Spirit and the presence of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Who Is Your Authority – God Or The Government?

Contributed by Christopher Hill on Jan 1, 2004

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? As Christians, we are not to feel as if we are not bound by the law and authority of earthly government because we are citizens of another kingdom. Instead, we should demonstrate our respect for the heavenly King by being subject to earthly authority.

Night after night, week after week, and month after month Gregory Dixon Jr., pastor of Indianapolis Baptist Temple, along with other men of the church held a vigil. This wasn’t a typical vigil, however. These men sat up each night drinking coffee, eating donuts, and playing cards. They didn’t ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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