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    Submission Series

    Contributed by Paul Basehore on Apr 2, 2015
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    What is submission, how do we do it, and to whom are we supposed to submit?

    Spiritual Lifehacks - Submission Three weeks ago we began our series on Spiritual Lifehacks with rhythm -- establishing a set rhythm of time alone with God and time with other people is very important to your physical health. Two weeks ago we discussed listening to God through prayer. Tonight ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    8 Wonders Of The World

    Contributed by Frank Martin on Apr 13, 2005
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    A faith twist on a worldly notion

    8th Wonders of the world Man has consistently looked to glorify himself and the works of his hands. Routinely we award one another for acts or feats that we use to set us apart or above others. This is contrary to the nature of God. When we look to elevate ourselves, we till ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Heaven – It Is Not What Most People Think

    Contributed by Robert Sickler on Nov 15, 2011
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    Probably one of the most messed up Christian concepts is that of heaven, our final destination, which is nothing like the pictures created by our church traditions!

    Heaven – it is not what most people think Illustration The two professors stood nose to nose as they shouted at one another. “The craters on the moon are the result of volcanism,” cried one. “You are an idiot,” screamed the other, “the craters on the moon are ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    A Common Approach To The Bible That Yields Terrible Results

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Feb 11, 2013
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    At look at what happens when we come to the Bible with a preconceived agenda.

    [Drama: Having a big cardboard jigsaw puzzle, with a piece missing. The piece that fits is “sacrifice.” But what you want to fit is “comfort.” So they tear away at “comfort” a little to make the piece “fit” into the puzzle.] A COMMON APPROACH TO ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Workings Of The Lord

    Contributed by Jeremy Houck on Aug 28, 2003
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    God never works the same way twice. There is a lot of Scripture reading in this sermon. This was a sermon I preached as we were getting ready to move our building.

    There is a lot going on in our lives right now. I am sure that our dinner table is a lot like yours and the conversation’s have been a lot alike. What if we don’t find land? What if we build a building and we can’t pay for it? What if more people stop giving and we can’t afford to pay our ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Gloria! Series

    Contributed by Andy Atkins on Jan 5, 2001
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    An in-depth look at the angels who proclaimed Christ’s birth.

    The Songs of Christmas: Gloria Luke 2:8-14 As we approach this third message in our series of “songs” from Luke’s gospel, I must begin today by confessing some of the discoveries made in preparation for today. A lot of my preconceived notions have been shaken, and my opinions have had to take a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christianity For The Real World Series

    Contributed by Dan Morrison on Jul 25, 2002
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    What is Life in the Spirit?

    Christianity for the Real World Part 1 Romans 8:1-16 Preached at Midway Community Church Oct 10, 1999 A billboard attracted my attention. College for the Real World; The ad says I can get an education for the real world. Those who respond will have skills they can draw on as they go out to apply ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Following The Heart Series

    Contributed by Thomas Donelan on Jun 22, 2010
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    Ruth goes out into the fields to glean, and winds up in the middle of God’s will by her humility and obedience. We can learn from Ruth’s example.

    Introduction I want to pick up with the though we ended with last time: Lastly, a prayer (paraphrased from Tommy Tenny in the “God Chasers” : Lord, break out of the box we try to put you in and destroy everything in our lives that is not of You. Mess up our schedules, plans, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Part 2 Harry Potter - The Rebellion Begins Series

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jul 30, 2007
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    The six Harry Potter books published so far have sold 325 million copies worldwide, and have been translated into 64 languages Now book seven is on the market. We need to be aware of what is going on

    PowerPoint & video zip files Available + New Slide > Transition In ________________________________________________________ It is possible the Harry Potter series will surpass Star Wars and James Bond and become the highest-grossing movie franchise in history by the end of the year. And Potter ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Do Part 1 - The First Date Series

    Contributed by Spencer Homan on Jan 20, 2010
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    It is SO hard to find "the one" out in the dating world. Likewise... we try so hard to find "the one" thing in this world that will fill us. It's time to meet "the one" who can truly fill us!

    John 1:45-49 45 Philip found Nathanael and told him, "We have found the one Moses wrote about in the Law, and about whom the prophets also wrote-- Jesus of Nazareth, the son of Joseph." 46 "Nazareth! Can anything good come from there?" Nathanael asked. "Come and see," said Philip. 47 When Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Gensis 1 Series

    Contributed by Tom Owen on Apr 18, 2008
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    Genesis verse-by-verse

    Genesis 1 Here are some opening lines to books or poems. See if you recognize them. "It was the best of times, it was the worst of times" -A Tale of Two Cities- Charles Dickens "Call me Ishmael" -Moby Dick – Herman Melville "Tell me, O Muse, of the man of many devices, who wandered full many ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Stone The Builders Rejected

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Apr 30, 2009
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    The power is in Jesus name and the pardon comes through Jesus work!

    The Stone the Builders Rejected, Acts 4:5-12 Introduction It is related that Michelangelo, the famous Italian sculptor, painter, and poet, once stood before a great block of marble that had been rejected by builders and cast aside. As he stood there with eyes staring straight at the marble, a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    What Is Our Mission?

    Contributed by Timothy Craver on Sep 2, 2008
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    Looks at how Jesus was faithful to His mission and how we are to do the same.

    Let me pose a hypothetical situation to you this morning: Let’s say I was to make an offer to you. I would offer to give you two free plane tickets to anywhere in the world. Would you take it? Well, there’s one catch – what if I didn’t tell you where you were going before you got on the plane? ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Thomas Donelan avatar

    Looking For Love In All The Right Places Series

    Contributed by Thomas Donelan on Jun 29, 2010
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    In this lesson from the life of Ruth, we see Naomi setting the scene for Ruth to marry Boaz. Learn the responsibility of the Christian in helping others and we introduce the kinsman-redeemer.

    Introduction Ruth the love story takes a dramatic turn this week, but we need to remember the prayer we have been praying for the last two weeks: Lord, break out of the box we try to put you in and destroy everything in our lives that is not of You. Mess up our schedules, plans, and preconceived ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "Were Not Our Hearts Burning?"

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Aug 9, 2007
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    Easter message based on the conversation between Jesus and two men on the road to Emmaus.

    “Were Not Our Hearts Burning?” Luke 24:13-35 Easter Sunday, April 8, 2007 We come here each Sunday and we sing about Jesus, we pray to Him, we read about Him and listen to sermons about Him, and I hope we go out of here loving Him a bit more. But for the average person in the seats, does it ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan