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A Pastoral Response To The Bombing In Bali Series

Contributed by Cameron Horsburgh on Oct 20, 2002

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The terrorist attack in Bali came a week before I was to preach on the subject of murder, and a National Day of Mourning was declared for that Sunday. God does work in mysterious ways...

Over the last few weeks God has been showing me how his timing is always perfect. I became more convinced of this when I realised what sermon I had planned to preach today. In view of the events of the last week today’s passage seems to be the most appropriate in the Bible. The bombing in Bali ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:13, Matthew 5:21-26

Denomination: Holiness

Being An On Mission Church

Contributed by Lynn Floyd on Jun 28, 2002

based on 34 ratings

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In this message I talk about what it takes to be an On Mission church. This was preached after we returned from our first ever church wide mission trip.

Becoming An “On Mission” People NOTE: This message was given the weekend after our church went on our first ever church-wide mission trip to Pidras Negras, Coahilla, Mexico. We talk a lot about ministry here at NCC. The Bible tells us that every believer is gifted in some area or areas to serve ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:36

Denomination: Baptist

Stand At The Crossroads

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Apr 24, 2005

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At the crossroads of life when we are faced with making a decision, the Holy Spirit will direct us if we only but listen to Him. This was originally preached for a Church anniversary celebration.

Stand At the Crossroads—Jeremiah 6:16-17 When Harry informed me that today was the 95th anniversary to the exact date when the congregation of Centenary United Brethren in Christ Church, then located on East Decatur and what is now Martin Luther King Boulevard, met at the old sanctuary and ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 6:16-17, Jeremiah 6:12-30

Denomination: Methodist

I Am My Beloved's

Contributed by Steven Cook on Jan 3, 2003

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This message was preached on New Year’s Eve 2002, and is designed to encourage people of all ages by challenging them to consider God’s love for His own.

“I Am My Beloved’s, and His Desire Is Toward Me” Song of Solomon 7:10 by Dr. Steven G. Cook I. Introduction A. One of the most intimate books in the Word of God is the Song of Solomon. B. In this book, we learn something of the love of Christ for His Bride, the Church which is vividly portrayed ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 7:10

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Mess With Us Devil

Contributed by James May on Sep 25, 2005

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Satan does his best to thwart the plans of God and the preaching of the gospel, but he is a defeated enemy because God has anointed the church with the Holy Ghost and fire!

DON’T MESS WITH US DEVIL By Pastor Jim May One of the marks of a true church and of a true Born Again Child of God is that they have power at their disposal beyond anything that the world can produce or that Hell can gush forth. In Acts 1:8, Jesus said these words to the disciples before He ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Modesty In An Mtv World Series

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Jun 4, 2005

based on 21 ratings

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This is the first of four sermons preached for the series "Reality Room." Using reality TV has a hook to talk about real issues, not contrived or assisted TV scenarios.

“MODESTY IN A MTV WORLD” 1 Timothy 2:9 and Selected Scriptures INTRODUCTION TO SERIES: (Drama: “The Bachelor” ) That drama is not too far from reality. In a January 2004 interview with Joe Millionaire’s Evan Marriott, he told how the whole show had been faked. From adding “smooching sounds” ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:9

Denomination: Christian Church

Conviction In A Tolerant World Series

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Jun 4, 2005

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This is the third of three sermons preached for the series "Reality Room." Using reality TV has a hook to talk about real issues, not contrived or assisted TV scenarios.

“CONVICTION IN A TOLERANT WORLD” Daniel 3 and 2 Timothy 3:16-17 INTRODUCTION TO SERMON: Wow! Good people, people who care for each other but with very different stances on a very tough situation. Which one’s right? Did you hear Angie’s significant other address the core problem here: He ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Christian Church

A Sermon Pattern

Contributed by Robert Baldwin on Aug 4, 2004

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Herein is the first recorded sermon after the death burial and resurrection of our Lord. Surely we should learn from these words, what preaching the gospel means.

A Sermon Pattern (Acts 2:36-39) Intro. Herein is the first recorded sermon after the death burial and resurrection of our Lord. Surely we should learn from these words, what preaching the gospel means. I have seen men that talked about preaching the gospel and never deal with ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:36-39

Denomination: Baptist

"Revival Prayer"

Contributed by Ray Scott on Aug 26, 2004

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A message preached on the eve of Revival Services, to prepare for true Revival. Pray is the key to Revival. What do we need to pray for God to revive in our hearts?

“Revival Prayer” INTRODUCTION: What is the FORMULA for REVIVAL? Prayer, Prayer, Prayer! It’s OK to pray for REVIVAL for this CHURCH … for a broader ministry … a deeper commitment … closer fellowship. BUT … all these are BY-PRODUCTS of a PERSONAL revival. SOMETIMES … we pray to straighten out ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

We Have Heard The Word Of God... Now What?

Contributed by Thomas Baird on Aug 29, 2004

based on 26 ratings

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Sermon preached after a week long series of revival services where God clearly spoke to the congregation... Now, what do we do with His Word..

We have heard the word of God…. Now what? 8/28/2004 Introduction… Well, didn’t we have a fantastic series of revival services this past week… These last few weeks have been somewhat difficult for our family on a personal level… as with many of you. We all go through our own trials and ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-27

Denomination: Baptist

Building God's Kingdom Series

Contributed by Daniel Devilder on Nov 14, 2006

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A call for "regular people" to respond to the challenge to be "builders of God’s kingdom." Principles are drawn from a chapter that most people preaching from Nehemiah will skip over.

Building God’s Kingdom: Doing the Work of Our Lord Or How To Make a Name for Yourself, When Others Can¡¦t Even Pronounce It. It¡¦s not about you. KEY POINT: It Takes Special People to Do the Work of Our Lord (are you one of those?) Eph 2:10 for we are his workmanship, created for good works in ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 3:1-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Kingdom Of Heaven – Part 2 Series

Contributed by Mark Perryman on May 11, 2006

based on 34 ratings

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Jesus begins his public ministry, and if you’ve ever wondered what he preached as he started, here it is: "Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is near."

INTRO: Heaven. The great thing in this world is not so much where we stand as in what direction we are moving. To reach the port of heaven, we must sail sometimes with the wind and sometimes against it—but we must sail, and not drift, nor lie at anchor. –Oliver Wendell Holmes (Progress, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:17, Luke 4:17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Unknown God

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Jun 29, 2004

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When preaching about the Unknown God in Athens, Paul made known these four basic truths: The Greatness of God, the Goodness of God, the Government of God, and the Grace of God.

The Unknown God by Scott R. Bayles, preacher Church of Christ ------------------------------------------------------ As Paul approached the great city of Athens, he came not as a sightseer, but as a soul-winner. He arrived with open eyes and a broken heart. Athens was in a period of decline in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:22-34

Denomination: Christian Church

One Day In The Ministry Of Jesus

Contributed by John Gullick on Nov 14, 2004

based on 9 ratings

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A sermon using Mark’s account of one day in Jesus’ life. Leans on Sermon CEntral resources - but has sufficient new insights to contribute. Preached well!

Lately on the Television and radio there has been the typical commercials for singers trying to sell their CD’s and tapes.Among them is an advertisement for the Jamie Kennedy rendition of the song – “What a difference a day makes.”The line got me to thinking and I got thinking about the life of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:21-35

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Secrets To Prayer

Contributed by Christopher Martin on Jul 23, 2007

based on 14 ratings

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A sermon on prayer originally preached August 8 & 9, 1998 at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Garner, Iowa. Some material from Rev. Clyde Kieschnick.

Pentecost 9C/Proper 12 Luke 11:1-13 “The Secret(s) to Prayer” Assistance from: Rev. Clyde Kieschnick It never fails-you see someone doing something you’d like to be able to do-or something you’d like to be able to do better on your own. So you ask what the secret to their success is. For ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-13

Denomination: Lutheran

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