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The Holy Spirit Stuck His Hand In The Disciples' Mouths

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Apr 26, 2002

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how the holy spirit enabled the disciples and us to speak words in ways we’ve never spoken before

May 19, 2002 Acts 2:1-21 1 When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place. 2 Suddenly a sound like the blowing of a violent wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting. 3 They saw what seemed to be tongues of fire that separated and came to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21

Denomination: Lutheran

The Dust And Ashes Attitude

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Feb 23, 2004

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How God wants us to remember who we are and where we’re headed so we can find strength in him

February 25, 2004 Job 30:16-19 16 “And now my life ebbs away; days of suffering grip me. 17 Night pierces my bones; my gnawing pains never rest. 18 In his great power God becomes like clothing to me; he binds me like the neck of my garment. 19 He throws me into the mud, and I am reduced to ...read more

Scripture: Job 30:16-19

Denomination: Lutheran

Proverbial Wisdom

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Feb 27, 2004

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God offers proverbial wisdom to us.

INTRO.- There is all kinds of wisdom in this world. Some good and some not so good. Here are some non-american, non-biblical, proverbial sayings that I think are good. A quarrel is like buttermilk: once it’s out of the churn, the more you shake it, the more sour it grows. Irish Proverb A rich ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Which Church Should You Join? Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 30, 2004

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The second sermon in this series on Church Membership is designed to help believers know what characteristics to look for when seeking to become members in a Bible-believing church.

Scripture Why do churches have so many people on their membership rolls who give little or no evidence of Christian commitment or even conversion? Why do many churches find it difficult to motivate members to give, serve, pray and share their faith? The answer is simple. The members were allowed ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Running Into The Wall

Contributed by Paul Decker on Apr 20, 2004

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Now is the time to believe in Jesus.

RUNNING INTO THE WALL John 12:27-50 S: Jesus Th: Believing in Jesus Pr: NOW IS THE TIME TO BELIEVE IN JESUS. ?: How? How do we connect with belief? KW: Issues TS: We will find in our study of John 12:27-50 three issues that we approach in order to connect with belief. The _____ issue ...read more

Scripture: John 12:27-50

Denomination: Baptist

The Magnificat

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Dec 30, 2003

based on 54 ratings

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Mary’s Song is her response to her calling to be the mother of the Messiah and is a Personal Testimony to God’s grace and a Prophetic Testament to God’s redemptive purposes.

THE MAGNIFICAT The Magnificat is one of the most beautiful songs of the Christian faith - it’s Mary’s Song. William Barclay writes: "There’s a loveliness in the Magnificat but in that loveliness there’s dynamite." It’s revolutionary because the world’s values are turned upside down. I read that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-55

Denomination: Baptist

Let's Expect A Miracle Of Giving

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Jan 5, 2004

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Throughout the bible the Stewardship of money is taught. Jesus had more to say about money than He had to say about heaven. From the Biblical perspective giving is not a duty it is a privilege.

“Let’s Expect A Miracle of Giving in 2004” Philippians 4:10-13, 19 A want-to-be truck driver completed an intensive, one-month course leading to being licensed to drive an 18-wheeler. At the end of the course, each candidate was quizzed by a panel of experienced drivers. The questions were ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-19

Denomination: Free Methodist

While Waiting To Be Crowned

Contributed by Norris Harris I on Feb 1, 2003

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Since you and I can’t be Crowned “Till death shall set me free and then go home,” I thought it would be profitable and pertinent to probe this Interim Period of Delay. And so the Question is: WHAT MUST YOU AND I DO WHILE WAITING TO BE CROWNED? I wonder, a

“Must Jesus bear the cross alone, and all the world go free? No, there’s a cross for everyone, and there’s a cross for me. The consecrated cross I’ll bear till death shall set me free; And then go home my crown to wear. For there’s a crown for me.” I feel led of God the Holy Spirit to address this ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Practicing The Presence Of God

Contributed by Jim Twamley on Mar 26, 2003

based on 49 ratings

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2nd Samuel chapter 6 where King David decides to bring the Ark of the Covenant to Israel’s new capitol of Jerusalem.

My personal prayer time always includes this prayer, “Please make the presence of Christ real to me and my congregation.” Our scriptural text for the sermon today is taken from Wednesday’s reading of 2nd Samuel chapter 6 where King David decides to bring the Ark of the Covenant to Israel’s new ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 6:1-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

Our Sovereign God Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on May 13, 2003

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The word “sovereign” is both a noun and verb. As a verb it means, “to rule,” and as a noun it means “king” or “absolute ruler.” To say that God is sovereign is to say that God is in charge of the entire universe all the time.

Our Sovereign God I came across a couple of children’s prayers this week. Johnny had been misbehaving and was sent to his room. He emerged a couple minutes later and informed his mother that he had thought things over and had even said a little prayer. The mother was very happy and said, “If ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 4:34-37

Denomination: Baptist

Be Of Good Cheer, A Strange Request

Contributed by Marvin Walker on Dec 2, 2004

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Many lessons can be learned from Paul’s shipwreck experience, Life can be full of heartache, disappointment, and grief; but we still have abundant reason to "BE OF GOOD CHEER."

There is nothing righteous about a gloomy, despondent, pessimistic attitude in a believer. In fact, these things are the opposite of righteousness. Those who honor God the most are those who walk before Him with a cheerful heart, full of joy, believing His precious word and rejoicing in His ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:10-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Way, The Truth, And The Life Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Jul 17, 2003

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This is part 6 in a 7-part series I did on the "I Am" statements of Jesus in John.

June 22, 2003 John 14:1-7 “The Way, the Truth, and the Life” Intro I’ve got some good news and some bad news this morning. Let’s start with the good news! In The Gallup Guide: Reality Check for 21st Century Churches, author D. Michael Lindsay concludes, “Surveys record an unprecedented ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical Free

What To Do In Your Hour Of Need Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Jul 28, 2003

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The record of Jesus’ seven statements from the cross are not just recorded as historical fact it is given to us to apply to our present moment…”

A Study of the Book of Luke Sermon # 66 “What To Do In Your Hour of Need!” [Christ’s Seven Statements from the Cross] “The final statements of even the most ordinary people have a way of fixing themselves firmly in the memories of those who ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:34-46

Denomination: Baptist

The Olive: Exhaustion Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Aug 2, 2003

based on 61 ratings

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How do we replenish our exhaustion? The world into which Jesus was born was spiritually weary. We too are worn out from conflict, moral uncertainty. God has acted to come among us and to give us power to become.

“All ye, beneath life’s crushing load, whose forms are bending low, who toil along the climbing way, with painful steps and slow, Look now! for glad and golden hours come swiftly on the wing: O rest beside the weary road, and hear the angels sing!” You don’t have to look long to find examples ...read more

Scripture: Job 15:17-35, John 1:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Hooker Mom

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 9, 2002

based on 66 ratings

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A look at the Prostitutes who came to Solomon to decide the fate of their child

She was just a hooker, a lady of the night. And normally we wouldn’t even consider her to be in the running for “Mother of the Year” but then again, it’s not wife of the year we are looking at, it’s mother of the year and the two aren’t always the same. Maybe you know the story, maybe you don’t. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 3:16-28

Denomination: Wesleyan

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