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Faith & Joy In The Face Of Fear Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Jun 18, 2004

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How does Habakkuk face his fear and the reality of the prophesied Babylonian invasion? How can we face the reality of the things that make us fearful, and find the joy of the Lord?

“Faith & Joy in the face of fear.” Habakkuk 3:3-19. WBC 20/6/4am INTRODUCTION H= 6CBC prophet Troubled by God’s apparent inactivity in history… against injustice. - what we would call ‘unanswered prayer’ HAB 1:2 How long, O LORD, must I call for help, but you do not listen? Or cry out to ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 3:3-19

Denomination: Baptist

A New Beginning

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Jun 24, 2004

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This was written for the church I was an associate pastor in before we planted our new church. Because of devotion in service to the Lord, He gave them their own building, and this is the first sermon preached in that new building.

by Pastor Bruce Ball Senior Pastor, CrossWinds Bible Church (former Associate Pastor of Grace Christian Church) Please allow me to deviate a bit from my usual message topics. Today, I want to talk to you about this church, and what it has done, what it is because of that, and what it will be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: *other

A Fortress Of Faithfulness Series

Contributed by David Hill on Jul 15, 2004

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God’s faithfulness is a fortress in life.

A Fortress of Faithfulness Psalm 91:14-16 Martin Luther was one of the most influential leaders of the protestant reformation in the 14th century. This man who used of God in a great way also was given to times of deep dark depression. One time he got ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:14-16

Denomination: Baptist

Who Do They Say That You Are

Contributed by Juan Lane on Aug 8, 2005

based on 24 ratings

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This will help us understand what people are saying behind our backs

Who Do They Say That You Are? Scripture Reference: Matthew 16:13-15 (KJV) Matthew 16:13 When Jesus came into the coasts of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, saying, Whom do men say that I the Son of man am? 14 And they said, Some say that thou art John the Baptist: some, Elias; and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Mass Destruction

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Mar 6, 2006

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As a part of Gods judgment against a sinful world many natural disastors will take place that will cause much sorrow on earth. Gods intent is for repentence, but will man listen?

The entire rest of the judgments on earth are contained underneath the seventh seal to the Lamb’s scroll. We are going to see seven trumpets blast, seven plagues, and seven bowls poured out - all under this one seal. After this, God’s judgment of the earth and its king will be complete - but there ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 8:1-13

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Jesus Heals A Man With Who Won't Shut Up! Mark 1: 40-45

Contributed by David Smith on Dec 21, 2006

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Father Dave’s sermon on the Jesus’ healing of a man with leprosy and His compassion.

Mark chapter 1: Jesus has the power to heal a man of his leprosy, but He doesn’t have the power to keep him quiet! That’s the story of this reading today, isn’t it? Leprosy was the great scourge of those ancient communities, in a similar way to which AIDS has been a scourge in our own time, and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:40-45

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Be Prepaired

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Dec 29, 2006

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Some people are prepaired for Christmas in an automatic sence and others never seem to be ready.

Be Prepared Luke 21:25-36 Be prepared, the Boy Scout motto. When I was a scout, I took that motto seriously. It paid off several times. The time Doug Pine smacked into a pine tree and cut his eye. (coincidence not really, his life was full of unfortunate coincidences) I was right on the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:25-36

Denomination: Congregational

The Empowered Church Series

Contributed by A. David Hart on Jan 13, 2007

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Today we are living in a church society, that has redefined what the church is all about.

THE EMPOWERED CHURCH Acts 2:1-7 Today we are living in a church society, that has redefined what the church is all about. Grant it so that the church, particularly the Black Church had its part in our history. It was the Black Church that helped in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

"Don't Give Up, Hold On To Your Confidence”/ "It's

Contributed by Ronnie Mcneill on Jan 16, 2007

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Sometimes in life we have to pray for confidence in God. He will give you just what you need because He’s just a whisper away!

Introduction For the few moments that are mine and as the Lord shall guide, I would like to use as a sermonic theme, “Don’t Give Up, Hold On To Your Confidence, Because It’s Only A Test.” After looking at the theme several times, the Holy Spirit kept leading me to the trials and the tribulations ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:35, Isaiah 55:3-9

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Ready To Be Blessed Series

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Jan 18, 2007

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Everyone wants to be blessed, but are they ready to be blessed. Everyone wants to have stuff, but to be blessed is not about stuff but being equipped with power to be victorious.

“Are you ready to be Blessed” “The Jabbok Experience” Gen. 32:22-32 Are you ready to be blessed? This may seem like a rhetorical question because there isn’t anyone that doesn’t want to be blessed. If you don’t believe that just stop for a moment and listen around Christiandom. Everyone is ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:22-32

Denomination: Apostolic

Peace Christ Give To Us

Contributed by Cesar Delgado on Jan 21, 2007

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What is this peace Christ gives to His disciples? Is it a peace that is sought through pleasure, satisfaction, contentment, absence of trouble, positive thinking, or denial of problems?

PEACE CHRIST GIVE TO US John 14:27 Good News Christian Fellowship BUCAS, Daraga, Albay January 20, 2007 INTRODUCTION A. Every men of this world seek for lasting peace. B. Nations of the world tried to bring peace in the trouble areas. C. There is the peace of escapism, of avoiding trouble, of ...read more

Scripture: John 14:27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Pass, When You Feel That You Are A Failure

Contributed by Dwayne Williams on Sep 11, 2006

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how a person handles failure can mean the difference between living a victorious life or living a life filled with bitterness, hostility, solitary, and anger.

How to pass even though you feel like you are failing 2 Corinthians 4: 6 – 12 Main Focus is 2 Corinthians 4: 8-9 I know this title of this sermon doesn’t really make sense to a lot of people on this morning, I know that they will have questions that will pop up in people head like, what do you ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:6-12

Denomination: Baptist

Pentecost Sunday

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Oct 5, 2006

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3 things the Holy Spirit accomplished at Pentecost.

PENTECOST SUNDAY May 15, 2005 Acts 2:1-12 Pastor Brian Matherlee Introduction The Fine Art of Doing Nothing The sign on the stage proclaimed: "The Motionless Man: Make Him Laugh. Win $100." The temptation was irresistible. For three hours boys and girls, men and women, performed every antic and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-12

Denomination: Wesleyan

Killing The Author Of Life

Contributed by Jonathan Twitchell on Jul 25, 2006

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What does it mean to suggest that we "killed the author of life"? Readings from C.S. Lewis and John 1 complemented this sermon.

NOTE: The context of this sermon was a "Good Friday" service. The service began with a reading from C.S. Lewis’ "The Magician’s Nephew" in which Aslan ’sang’ Narnia into being. The prologue from John was also read. After some music, the crucifixion narrative was read, and then this sermon was ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:11-26

Denomination: Nazarene

Humility Is A Virtue, Not A Vice Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Aug 28, 2006

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Everyday and throughout the day, we choose between humility and pride. But how important is this choice? According to Peter, very important.

HUMILITY IS A VIRTUE, NOT A VICE (I Peter 5:5-6) 1. Humility can be one of the toughest challenges of the Christian life. 2. Leonard Bernstein was once asked which instrument was the most difficult to play. He thought for a moment and then replied, "The second fiddle. I can get plenty of first ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:5-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

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