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Acknowledging Our Weakness To Become Strong

Contributed by Glen Vanderkloot on Nov 30, 2004

based on 75 ratings

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God’s power is strongest when we can admit our weaknesses

As I was growing up, my favorite children’s story was ‘The Little Engine that Could’ attributed to Mabel C. Bragg, a teacher in Boston, Massachusetts. The gist of the story is that a long train must be pulled over a high mountain. Larger and more powerful engines are asked to pull the train ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:8-10, 2 Corinthians 12:7-10

Denomination: Lutheran

Jesus' Authority Over Death & Disease Series

Contributed by Chris Hodges on Sep 7, 2003

based on 35 ratings

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To stress that we must come to Jesus if we wish to be healed.

The Gospel of Mark #14: Jesus’ Authority Over Death & Disease Text: Mark 5:21-43 Thesis: To stress that we must come to Jesus if we wish to be healed. Introduction: (1) After healing the demon-possessed man, Jesus crossed back over to the crowd from which he had previously departed. (2) Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-43

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Holler For Jesus"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Oct 24, 2003

based on 54 ratings

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Discipleship is like this. It begins with our need, continues with gratitude, and is completed with unswerving loyalty.

“Holler For Jesus” Mark 10:46-52 By: Rev. Kenneth Emerson Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org Remember the story of The Good Samaritan? Let’s take another look at it as we turn in our Bibles to Luke chapter 10 starting at verse 25. Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:46-52

Denomination: United Methodist

God Is Immutable

Contributed by Alan Balatbat on May 18, 2004

based on 15 ratings

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We could take confidence that our God never changes.

God is Immutable. (He is Unchanging) Introduction After deciding to replace their automobile, a family I know finally determined their best course of action was to buy a brand new mini-van. Although it would be expensive, they planned to take good care of the vehicle and make it last for many ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:8

Denomination: Baptist

How The Holy Spirit Helps Us Put A Positive Spin On Every Problem

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

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The Holy Spirit helps us view problems with the mind of Christ. When you are tempted to say, "All these problems make me think that my efforts are not worth it, remember Romans 8:28.

1. The Holy Spirit increasingly sanctifies those who are a part of His family. The Spirit frees us from the problems, restrictions and penalties of sin as He sanctifies us. 2 Cor. 3:18, Paul writes, "But we all with unveiled face, beholding as in a mirror the glory of the Lord are changed from ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

In Dependence By Faith

Contributed by David Carlton on Jun 28, 2003

based on 9 ratings

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We are to be in dependent of God and God’s will. Here is a unique view of independence.

Independence By Faith Mark 5:21-43 First United Methodist Church Jonesville, Louisiana June 29, 2003 Define Independence ... Ask, "As we approach July 4th, Independence Day, what does independence mean to you? We are a peoples in need, by identification: (V21) Jarius, a leader of the synagogue, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-43

Denomination: Methodist

Rich Man/Poor Man

Contributed by Gregory Griffin on Apr 28, 2001

based on 168 ratings

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No one meets Jesus and stays the same, using rich young ruler and Bartimaeus the Blind man as illustrations

Rich Man, Poor Man Mark 10:17-22; 46-52 NRBM/BBM April 30, 2001 Each of us I am sure, if we stop and think, could think of a situation in life that changed our life completely, or at least left us to never be the same. For some it was meeting someone of distinction, for others it might be time ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-22, Mark 10:46-51

Denomination: Baptist

Count It All Joy Eulogy For My Brother Desmond Robinson

Contributed by Gregory Thomas on May 14, 2001

based on 114 ratings

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A SEEKERS ISSUE SHOWING THAT GOD IS LOOKING FOR A FEW COURAGEOUS MEN AND WOMEN TO FIGHT THIS FIGHT OF FAITH.

COUNT IT ALL JOY INTRODUCING JAMES THE CENTRAL THEME OF THIS EPISTLE IS THAT OF FAITH AS SEEN BY JAMES, WHO WAS ONE OF THE TWELVE DISCIPLES AND SON OF ZEBEDEE, BROTHER OF JOHN ALSO SAID TO BE THE HALF BROTHER OF JESUS, BEING THE OFFSPRING OF JOSEPH AND MARY AFTER THE BIRTH OF JESUS. JAMES’S ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Our Greatest Temptation

Contributed by Raymond Perkins on Jan 9, 2002

based on 54 ratings

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A lesson to encourage total surrender to God

OUR GREATEST TEMPTATION Luke 22:39-46 INTRODUCTION: A poor country preacher and his wife were having a terrible argument. Seems she had bought a very expensive dress and he was none to happy. "How could you do this!" he exclaimed. "I don’t know," she wailed, "I was standing in the store looking at ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:39-46

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Fifty Benefits That Come From Praising God Found In Ephesians 1

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

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1. Praise helps us honor, worship and give maximum glory to the only one who deserves it.

1. Praise helps us honor, worship and give maximum glory to the only one who deserves it. Eph.1:1 2. Praise helps us complete God's primary purpose for creating us. Eph. 1:3 3. Praise helps us understand our own identity, privileges, and responsibilities. Eph. 1:1 4. Praise helps us fully ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Our Response To The Discipline Of God Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

based on 42 ratings

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HOW TO TRANSFORM SULLEN DESPAIR INTO SUBMISSIVE DESPERATION

BIG IDEA: HOW TO TRANSFORM SULLEN DESPAIR INTO SUBMISSIVE DESPERATION INTRODUCTION: One test of a good father = How well do you discipline your children? By discipline I don’t just mean the actual spanking itself (the execution of the appropriate punishment for the given infraction)... I mean ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 39:1-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Joyful Stress

Contributed by Troy Borst on May 15, 2003

based on 26 ratings

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Dealing with stress in a godly way

JOYFUL STRESS PHILIPPIANS 1:18-30 (Based on a Sermon from Nelson’s Annual Preacher’s Sourcebook, 2003) INTRODUCTION… USA Today Poll about Stress, Jan 24, 2002 How often do you experience stress in your daily life? 42% = Frequently 38% = Sometimes 18% = Rarely 2% = Never ILLUSTRATION… from ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:18-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Steps To Victory

Contributed by Leon Lutje on Mar 7, 2003

based on 40 ratings

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In all things there are proper ways of doing it and improper ways of doing it. How do we come to Jesus? What steps are taken?

Steps to Victory Mark 1:40 1. REACH out to Him 2. REQUEST of Him 3. RECOGNIZE Him 4. REGARD it as done. To believe is to be strong. Doubt cramps energy. Belief is power. Frederick William Robertson A few months ago I realized that my computer was getting old and did not have all of the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:40

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Imitate Christ

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Mar 18, 2003

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We are called to imitate Christ

Blessed are the merciful For they shall be shown mercy (Matt:5:7) 1. Introduction: The Beatitudes are described in Matthew 6:1-12 3. Poor in Spirit 4. Mourn 5. The Meek 6. Hunger and thirst for righteousness 7. Merciful 8. Pure in heart 9. Peacemakers 10. Persecuted for ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1

Denomination: Anglican

Knowing When To Stay And When To Go Series

Contributed by Kurt Heisey on Nov 5, 2002

based on 16 ratings

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This message is second in a series on discerning the will of God. The first dealt with how to judge a prophetic word of God, this one is a continuation of how do we know when we should stay or go. Also entitled, "How not to leave a church"

Determining the will of God (2) (How to leave a church) 10/20/2002 I. Intro A. Review -- Last time we saw 3 different things to consider 1. Prov. 11:4 - Multitude of counselors 2. Amos 3:3 -- Power of agreement 3. Heb. 13:17 -- Relating to authority B. II. There are times when God orchestrates a ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:15, Ezekiel 14:3-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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