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What Is God's View Of War

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Apr 2, 2003

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As Christians we need to know what God says about war. Didn’t Christ come preaching peace? If so how can war be compatible with the life and teachings of Jesus Christ? Isn’t war a contradiction to the teachings of God’s Word?

"But in the last days it shall come to pass, that the mountain of the house of the LORD shall be established in the top of the mountains, and it shall be exalted above the hills; and people shall flow unto it. And many nations shall come, and say, Come, and let us go up to the mountain of the ...read more

Scripture: Micah 4:1-4, Micah 4:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Living In His Presence

Contributed by David Dewitt on Sep 19, 2005

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As Christians we are meant to live each and every day in the presence of God.

Living In His Presence Exodus 33:12-23 September 18, 2005 Morning Service Introduction When electricity became available in remote rural areas, one woman went to great trouble and expense to have electricity installed in her home. A few months after the wiring was installed and the power was ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 33:12-23

Denomination: Church Of God

Words Of Wisdom From A Broken Record

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on May 8, 2004

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Between what is important, and unimportant, who can understand?

After Wilbur and Orville Wright’s successful flight on December 17, 1903, they joyfully sent a telegram to their sister in Dayton, Ohio. The message read: "First sustained flight, 59 seconds. Home for Christmas." The sister, also elated, ran all the way to the newspaper office with the telegram. ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 2:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Worshipping An Empty God Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Aug 31, 2004

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Part 4 in Elijah series - idolatry, even in the lives of believers, and how to spot it and kill it.

1 Kings 18:16-29,40 – Worshipping an Empty God There is a story about the President of Labatt’s Brewery, who went over to the Vatican for a private audience with the Pope. The meeting went something like this: “Holy Father, we are prepared to make a donation of $10 million to the church ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:16-40

Denomination: Baptist

More Tragic Than Death

Contributed by Leo Launio on Oct 24, 2003

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Life is full of tragedy—sickness, lost of jobs, lost of possessions, lost of health, and death. But the greatest tragedy in life is living a life apart from God.

October 23, 2003 INTRODUCTION: Cemetery Marker Some time ago, a man was trying to trace his family origin. In the process of his research he visited several cemeteries collecting information from the markers. At one place he came across a monument with the following inscription: Pause now ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 12:1-7

Denomination: Adventist

Job's Prospect Of Prosperity - Job Chapter Twenty Nine Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Apr 10, 2008

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This is a study on Job chapter twenty nine.

Job chapter 29 could be outlined: Job Remembers Former Comforts. (Job 29:1-6) Job Was Honored Among People. (Job 29:7-17) Job’s Prospect Of Prosperity. (Job 29:18-25) Job continues to speak in this chapter. 1 Job further continued his discourse, and said: 2 Oh, that I were as in months past, ...read more

Scripture: Job 29:1-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Ghost Of Noah

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Oct 17, 2008

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When is the Lord coming back? Are there any signs that let us know it is near?

THE GHOST OF NOAH Matthew 24:36-39 When is the Lord coming back? Are there any signs that let us know it is near? Strictly speaking, there are no “signs” connected with the rapture of believers, which is the first phase of the return of Christ; the coming of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:36-39

Denomination: Baptist

Saved By Love, Mercy, And Grace Series

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Mar 1, 2010

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In these statements, Paul gave to Timothy, Titus, and us principles which are true and dependable, truths upon which we can build our faith and our lives in Christ.

Saved By Love, Mercy, and Grace A trustworthy statement Text: Titus 3:3-8 Introduction This morning is the first of a few lessons drawn from the letters of Paul that we often refer to as the “Pastoral Epistles”, those letters written to Timothy and Titus. These letters have a different flavor than ...read more

Scripture: Titus 3:3-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Clean Living 1: Integrity Series

Contributed by Dave Browning on Dec 22, 2008

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This is the first in a series of two sermons about how to implement Psalm 51: "Create in me a clean heart O God, and renew a right spirit within me." This sermon focuses on the importance of veracity.

If you brought your Bible please open them to 2 Timothy Chapter 3. Today we’re going to go completely through that chapter, and today we’re beginning a new topic...Clean Living. It’s inspired a little bit by David’s words in Psalm 51....Create in me a Clean heart, O God and renew a right spirit ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Moth Eaten Garments; Cankered Gold And Silver

Contributed by Greg Irby on Jun 15, 2013

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You can tell what a man's attitude is and a lot about his character by his relationship to money.

MOTH EATEN GARMENTS; CANKERED GOLD AND SILVER JAMES 5:1-6 Text: James 5:3 James 5:3 3 Your gold and silver is cankered; and the rust of them shall be a witness against you, and shall eat your flesh as it were fire. Ye have heaped treasure together for the last days. Introduction: The ...read more

Scripture: James 5:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Joyride -Pt. 3 - Location, Location, Location Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Aug 17, 2013

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We have the right to pursue happiness. However, we soon discover that happiness is fleeting.Joy is better, but how do you find, obtain and keep it?

Joyride - Pt. 3 - Location, Location, Location I. Introduction Corkscrew turns. Neck snapping changes of direction. Lunch losing lurches. For many of us that is not the description of an amusement ride that is the description of our life. We have been talking about how Jesus boards the ride of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 16:11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Worshipping With Others Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Nov 6, 2007

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This is the fourth in a series of messages in conjunction with Dwayne Moore’s "Thirty Days of Praise"

Thirty Days of Praise Worshipping with Others 1 Corinthians 14:26 * I read about a family that put together jigsaw puzzles. They started with fairly simple puzzles and moved to the more complicated ones. One night, the father brought home the first thousand-piece puzzle for them to try. The family ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:26

Denomination: Baptist

Teach Us To Pray Series

Contributed by Charles Cockroft on Jan 24, 2008

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As Christians we need to know that our prayers are heard.

Teach us to Pray Lu. 11:1 And it came to pass that, as he was praying in a certain place, when he ceased one of his disciples said unto him, Lord, teach us to pray as John also taught his disciples. 2 And he said unto them, When ye pray say Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Relating To God Through Spiritual Gifts Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Sep 20, 2007

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Using the gifts God has given us can draw us closer to Him.

How to have a personal Relationship with Jesus Christ August 19, 2007 Relating to God through Spiritual Gifts Introduction: Over the past few months we’ve been doing this series called. “How To Have a Personal Relationship With Jesus.” We’ve looked at how to start the relationship; how to talk to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-11

Denomination: *other

Glorifying God And Enjoying Him Forever!

Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Dec 14, 2013

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How man can accomplish his chief end which according to the Westminster Shorter Catechism is to glorify God and enjoy Him forever!

The woman saith unto him, Sir, I perceive that thou art a prophet. Our fathers worshipped in this mountain; and ye say, that in Jerusalem is the place where men ought to worship. Jesus saith unto her, Woman, believe me, the hour cometh, when ye shall neither in this mountain, nor yet at Jerusalem, ...read more

Scripture: John 4:19-25

Denomination: Pentecostal

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