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The Love Test

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Aug 1, 2002

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It’s easy to say that we love God, isn’t it? As long as we don’t probe any deeper than that. But the Bible does probe deeper than that, & it asks more questions than just that one.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED - 2018) TEXT: 2 Corinthians 13:5; 1 Corinthians 11:26?31 A. I'm not thrilled about taking tests, & I'm glad my years of schooling are behind me. At my age the tests I take now are stress tests & EKGs & hearing ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-23, 1 Corinthians 11:27-31, 2 Corinthians 13:5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Great Gift To God

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Nov 1, 2005

based on 58 ratings

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A message demonstrating "Forgiveness" as a great gift to God.

A Great Gift to God Matthew 5:21-26 #Dennis had the privilege of growing up in a Christian home. His father was an outstanding and compassionate attorney. Denis was supported with his father’s prayers and finances through law school. After graduation from law school Denis worked with his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-26

Denomination: Free Methodist

"The Significance Of Communion In The 21st Century" Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Oct 16, 2003

based on 401 ratings

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What is the significance of communion for me personally?

Iliff & Saltillo UM Churches October 5, 2003 “The Significance of Communion in the 21st Century” Luke 22:17-20 INTRODUCTION: There is a story told of a little church that had an unusual ritual every Sunday morning. When they sang the Gloria Patri they stood, turned to the right facing a blank ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:17-20, Luke 22:17-22

Denomination: Methodist

How To Ask In Prayer

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Jan 16, 2008

based on 14 ratings

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One of the most important activities in which a Christian should engage in is that of prayer.

How to ASK in Prayer Matthew 7:7 There was a pastor who had a parrot. All the parrot would say was, “Let’s pray, let’s pray.” The pastor tried to teach him to say other things but to no avail. He learned that one of his deacons had a parrot. That parrot would only say, “Let’s kiss. Let’s ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus, The Perfect Example Series

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Mar 24, 2002

based on 46 ratings

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Jesus was the perfect example of self-scrifice, courage and love.

One day, near a sleepy little west Texas town, there was a tremendous explosion as one of the nearby oil wells blew and caught on fire. The blaze became so intense they set barriers around the fire, beyond which nothing was supposed to pass. They called in all the surrounding fire departments, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:9-16

Denomination: Methodist

The Lifestyle Of Christ Followers

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Aug 8, 2005

based on 9 ratings

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As Christ followers Paul instructs us how to walk and life a Christ honoring life. There are certain things we are to "put off" and certain things we are to "put on."

The Lifestyle of Christ Followers Ephesians 4:25-32 For all Christ followers the Bible sets certain standards of living. Ephesians 5:15 says, “Be careful how you walk – not as unwise but as wise making the most of every opportunity because the days are evil.” When walking it is important to see ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:25-32

Denomination: Free Methodist

Christ's Love - A Call To Action

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Feb 9, 2009

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This messaged suggests four action steps to love like Jesus loved.

Christ’s Love – A Call to Action John 13:34-35 “So now I am giving you a new commandment: Love each other. Just as I have loved you, you should love each other. Your love for one another will prove to the world that you are my disciples.” There are several actions steps we can take to love ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34

Denomination: Free Methodist

Is It Worth The Risk?

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Oct 7, 2022

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There is a balance we live by every day, it is the balance of... risk vs reward. Every believer must ask themselves, is it worth the risk to follow Jesus into the faith zone? Or will you live the rest of your life sitting in the safe zone?

Sermon Text: Matthew 14:22-32 When Jesus Says Come: He has just opened a door for you to a greater life than you could imagine, but it will cost you something to get it. There will be a risk. Let me say this to you, life comes with risk. * Every time you get on the freeway, you are taking a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-32, Mark 9:23

Denomination: Pentecostal

Why Was Christ A Carpenter?

Contributed by Bob Joyce on Sep 6, 2007

based on 11 ratings

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It was not by chance or mere coincidence that Christ was raised in the environment of a carpenter’s shop.

In Mark 6:3 we read, "Is not this the carpenter?" I believe nothing was left to chance in the life of our Lord. Every day’s experience had been foreseen and planned in the counsels of deity before the Incarnation took place. There were no surprises for Him. He was never caught unaware. He knew the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:3

Denomination: Baptist

Make A Stand For Jesus

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Apr 23, 2005

based on 28 ratings

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The teachers of the law made three errors - they (1) Chose to stick with their self-centred agenda, blinded to that which is obvious; (2) Chose to remain uncommitted, preferring to sit on the fence and take a middle ground; and (3) Chose to believe m

God did not leave us without any evidence that Jesus is indeed the Son of God. • The Gospels are full of recordings of His miraculous deeds and amazing claims. • In the face of evidence, man can still reject Him. We’ve seen that on numerous occasions in the Scriptures • People has seen the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:22-30

Denomination: Independent/Bible

H.a.g.a.r. Series

Contributed by Thomas Black on Feb 2, 2005

based on 44 ratings

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Hagar is for us a model representing single mothers everywhere, and her story displays both the problems and the solutions in God’s program for single mothers.

Genesis 21:145-21 In a time of great rejoicing, when everyone else would have been having a good time; Sarah looked over in the midst of the celebration and saw that Ishmael was making fun of her new son Isaac. Paul tells us in Galatians that he who was born according to the flesh persecuted him ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 21:14-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Good News About Discipling Children

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Jun 2, 2001

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How God orders us to discipline because He treasures children and what we can do about it.

Good news about discipling children Pro.23:13-14 by Andrew Chan Senior Pastor, PBC, Vancouver, BC Being a parent changes everything. But being a parent also changes with each baby. Here are some of the ways having a second and third child is different from having your first. 1) Your Clothes 1st ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 23:13-14, Proverbs 22:15

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Discover The Rhythms Of The Daily Office And Sabbath Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Feb 12, 2011

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Part 6 in series Emotionally Healthy Spirituality, this message teaches on the importance of the twin disciplines of Sabbath and Daily Office.

Discover the Rhythms of the Daily Office and Sabbath Emotionally Healthy Spirituality, prt. 6 Wildwind Community Church November 14, 2010 David Flowers Monday through Friday. Get out of bed. Grab your morning coffee, and maybe some breakfast. Shower. Get dressed. Hopefully brush your teeth ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:8-11

Denomination: Free Methodist

The Olivet Discourse Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 7, 2002

based on 20 ratings

| 10,112 views

It is important to not only understand end-time events, but how the principles behind end-time events are relevant to daily life today.

The Olivet Discourse (Matt., chapters 24-25, Mark 13:1-37, Luke 21:5-36) NOTE: This is a handout included in the bulletin Some people love to study end-time events and all the big words that accompany it, such as "eschatology," which is "the study of last things." Other Christians have sour ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:5-36

Denomination: Independent/Bible

When Jesus Says Come

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Aug 12, 2011

based on 144 ratings

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When Jesus Says Come: He has just opened a door for you to a greater life than you could imagine, but it will cost you something to get it.

I prophesy right now that before this message is over, somebody is going to hear Jesus say come. It’s going to be just as real for you as it was for Peter on that stormy night, Jesus has not changed and he is still calling people to walk on the water and somebody ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-32

Denomination: Pentecostal

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