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  • Emile Wolfaardt avatar

    Something Old - Something New

    Contributed by Emile Wolfaardt on May 7, 2009
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    (PowerPoint Slides and Cell Study Notes freely available by emailing Emile@Wolfaardt.com) Positioning yourself for a victorious New Year...

    Something Old, Something New Isaiah 43:19 This morning I want to try to wrap up 2008 well for us, and then launch effectively into a 2009 filled with promise, filled with potential, filled with power. I asked the Lord this week for something that would help us, inspire us, perhaps even change us. ...read more

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    Abcs Of Thanksgiving Series

    Contributed by Johnny Wilson on Nov 6, 2009
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    Although Psalms 9 and 10 fit together in an alphabetical pattern, they are very different. Yet, both are vital aspects of a positive relationship with god

    I cannot think of ABC without thinking of that demand in the David Mamet play and film, “Glengarry Glenn Ross,” where the supervisor keeps telling the salesmen to “Always Be Closing.” Now, I meant the ABCs of the alphabet when I entitled this sermon. If I were going to have played off the play and ...read more

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    How To Respond When Mistreated

    Contributed by Greg Hanson on Apr 14, 2007
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    When a person mistreats you or performs evil against you, what is a positive way to respond? Why is it important that we respond this way?

    Nineteenth century Russia was a nation in turmoil. But that was nothing new. The nation had actually been going through a period of unrest for a couple hundred years. But finally it seemed to be coming to a head. On the one hand, there was the Russian nobility who resisted any change. On the ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Jars Of Clay

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jun 27, 2008
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    We are all to be useable vessels for the Lord to use.We must be an example, we are to stand firm in our faith, and be a positive testimony to others.

    JARS OF CLAY 2 CORINTHIANS 4:1-18 THIS SERMON WAS MADE FROM SOURCES ON SERMON CENTRAL AND MY PRIVATE STUDY. INTRO READ 2 CORINTHIANS 4:1-18 HAVE YOU EVER TALKED TO SOMEONE ABOUT WHAT JESUS MEANS TO YOU? I HOPE ALL OF US CAN SAY YES TO THAT. HAVE ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    The Anxiety Battle Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 11, 2006
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     | 6,741 views

    Adding guilt to anxiety makes nothing better; instead, we need to have a positive spiritual approach toward dealing with surplus anxiety.

    The Anxiety Battle (I Peter 5:7) 1. Webster defines anxiety as a painful or apprehensive uneasiness of mind usually over an anticipated or impending situation or a strong fearful concern 2. Supposedly the average person’s anxiety is about… 40% on things that will never happen 30% on things that ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • David Owens avatar

    The Strength Of Sacrifice Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Oct 16, 2006
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    As we try to put ourselves into a position to be able to share the gospel with others, there are few things that will get their attention more than self-sacrifice.

    A. Self-sacrifice. A word we are not too familiar with, right? 1. Certainly, we understand its meaning. It is not too hard to define, but it is hard to embrace and embody. Wouldn’t you agree? 2. And yet when we witness self-sacrifice, we are drawn to it. We are amazed by it. 3. Sacrifice ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Hardship Series

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Oct 27, 2006
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    Hardship comes to the best of Christians. The healing power leads to the stoning of Paul . Some people just won’t quit, positive or negative.

    Hardship for The Kingdom Acts 14 Last week we looked at the beginning of the First missionary Journey. Barnabas and Saul head off and during their first stop in Crete there is a name change as Saul becomes Paul and his name goes first in the telling of the story indicating leadership. They ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    The Gospel In One Word Is Love Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Mar 1, 2007
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    In this section of 1 John, we are shown what love is. John gives us the negative example of Cain and the positive example of Christ.

    Introduction: A. “Love, love, love, love, the Gospel in one word is love.” 1. It’s not only a catchy little song, it is the truth. 2. And that sums it up so well, doesn’t it? B. The Beatles released the hit song “All You Need Is Love” in July of 1967. 1. And even though we all know that “all you ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Moms Are Special

    Contributed by Debra Klein on Jun 5, 2006
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    What woman is today, what she is in particular in her motherhood, she owes wholly to the position in which the Scriptures have placed her.

    Moms Are SPECIAL Genesis 3:20, Psalm 113:9 Beginning questions: Who was in labor the longest, who had the largest baby. Who had triplets or twins at birth. Who was the oldest when they had a child. and lastly Who wouldn’t trade their children in for the world. In the entire Book of Proverbs ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Solving Big Problems Series

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on Sep 22, 2005
    based on 46 ratings
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    Gaining insights on how to have the positive outlook it takes to face problems effectively - based on Christ’s healing of the man born blind.

    (CEV) As Jesus walked along, he saw a man who had been blind since birth. 2 Jesus’ disciples asked, "Teacher, why was this man born blind? Was it because he or his parents sinned?" 3 "No it wasn’t!" Jesus answered. "But because of his blindness, you will see God work a miracle for him. 4 As ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeff Poms avatar

    Altar Of God

    Contributed by Jeff Poms on Jan 16, 2007
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    This could easily spur a series but i believe this is a core teaching for the believer wanting to know more about their position in Christ and the Character of God

    Altar Of God Intro: I didn’t come here to preach a nice message to you, I am not here to boost my ego or try out my skills. You didn’t come just to hear smooth words, meet some nice American, and you certainly are not in the wrong place. We are here because God has heard your prayers and the cries ...read more

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    Denomination: Vineyard

  • Scott Jensen avatar

    Focus For The New Year

    Contributed by Scott Jensen on Jan 2, 2009
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    What will you focus on for the new Year? Prioritize what is important, stay positive in your attitude and improve the relationships all around us.

    Introduction It’s common during this time of year for folks to plan for the future and start anew. According to the Chicago Tribune, (Mark Silva, “New Years’ Resolutions: Uh, Never Mind”, December 29, 2008) The top three New Years’ resolutions were losing weight, quitting some form of nasty ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Saving Souls In Samaria

    Contributed by J. Yeargin on Mar 9, 2017
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    Not every believer is supposed be in a position of leadership in the Church, but every Christian should be an evangelist. Philip was an evangelist. His business was telling others of Jesus,

    SAVING SOULS IN SAMARIA Philip was a deacon (Acts 6:1-7) and he was an evangelist (Acts 8:1-40) ?- he is referred to by the Holy Spirit as “the Evangelist” (Acts 21:8). Not every believer is supposed be in a position of leadership in the Church, but every Christian should be an evangelist. Philip ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Troy Luttrell avatar

    Meet The First Sister Wives Series

    Contributed by Troy Luttrell on Mar 20, 2015
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    We will learn that despite the decisions (positive and negative) of our family members, it truly is by grace that we can have a successful walk with God.

    Introduction: Ill: Deception is prized by our sinful nature. Don Richardson; Papa New Guinea – the people valued Judas I. over Jesus because the best men were the deceivers in their eyes. Jacob will experience this same type of culture. It is bad enough when “deception” is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Dealing With Our Earthly Nature Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Feb 3, 2014
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    Letting our new nature shine involves the negative and the positive. We must put off sinful behaviors, and put on righteous behaviors.

    Dealing With Our Earthly Nature (Colossians 3:5-9) 1. Wouldn’t it be great if merely throwing out scripture references could stop us from sinning? 2. An elderly woman had just returned to her home from an evening of church services when she was startled by an intruder. She caught the man in ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible