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Cisterns, Channels, And Stagnant Ponds

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Oct 30, 2009

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If we do not share our faith we will not truly learn it. If we take nothing in we will go dry. Truly refreshing spirituality involves both learning and sharing the truth.

A few weeks ago, as the hot weather season got into full swing, I remembered something I had not done to prepare for the season. Last summer we had bought a big plastic garbage container and had set it outside, next to the air conditioner compressor, and I had run the exhaust hose into it in order ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Empire Strikes Back Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Mar 27, 2008

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Exposition of Acts 12:1-17 regarding the attack of Herod on the church and the churches response to persecution

Text: Acts 12:1-17, Title: The Empire Strikes Back, Date/Place: NRBC, 3/30/08, AM A. Opening illustration: Ignatius Kung was ordained as a Bishop of Shanghai in 1949, shortly after the communists took over China. The Chinese government pressured him to align his loyalties to the "Chinese Catholic ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

To Believe Or Not To Believe

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Mar 28, 2008

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We are blessed for believing though we have not seen.

TO BELIEVE OR NOT TO BELIEVE John 20:19-31 (NIV) 19 On the evening of that first day of the week, when the disciples were together, with the doors locked for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among them and said, "Peace be with you!" 20 After he said this, he showed them his hands and side. ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Pursuer

Contributed by Bruce Ritter on Feb 2, 2008

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John 4 is regarded primarily as a foundation for understanding worship. When Jesus meets the Samaritan woman at the well, He describes to her the nature of worship that God will accept… vv. 23-24 – But the hour is coming, and now is, when the true worship

Frank Abagnale was the world’s greatest con artist. The movie Catch Me If You Can is based on the true-life story this man, who bilked the government out of more than $5 million by the time he was 21. Raised in the home of a father who cheated the government and a mother who cheated on her husband, ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-26

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Prayer-Works Series

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Feb 16, 2008

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Why ‘work’ instead of ‘activity’ of prayer or ‘picnic’ of prayer? Why does ‘prayer concert’, or ‘prayer vigil’ sound so gray and bland? The answer is obvious. Prayer is hard work! It is rewarding; it is life-changing; but it is hard.

We continue today on our topic, “Learning to serve in a Service-less Age”, more specifically looking at “The refurbished Life”. God refurbishes our lives, in part, through “The Habit of Prayer”. I confess my struggle with this topic. It is complex yet simple. So complex that we will not even begin ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-11

Denomination: Salvation Army

Watching Out For Falsehood

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 7, 2006

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Watching out for falsehood requires both recognition and realization.

INTRO.- ILL.- It is my understanding that many years ago (1979) Bradley, Automotive Division of Thor Corporation, sold a fiberglass body that fit perfectly onto a VW bug chassis. The body was very modern in style and design, giving the impression it was an expensive sports car. On the outside it ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:15-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Grateful For The Past And Confident About The Future

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Oct 1, 2006

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THIS SERMON IS ABOUT BEING GRATEFUL FOR THE PAST AND CONFIDENT ABOUT THE FUTURE . THE LORD WILL NOT LEAVE US NOR FORSAKE US . WE MUST OBEY HIS COMMANDMENTS AND TRUST HIS PROMISES .

GRATEFUL FOR THE PAST AND CONFIDENT ABOUT THE FUTURE **************************************************** 1. WE MUST REMEMBER WITH GRATITUDE EVERYTHING THAT THE LORD HAS DONE FOR US. WE MUST REALISE HOW FAR THE LORD HAS BROUGHT US .WE MUST REMEMBER WITH HUMILITY OUR BEGINNINGS LIKE KING DAVID ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 7:12, Luke 11:14-23, Jeremiah 7:23-28

Denomination: Pentecostal

Transfiguration Revelations: What I Learned On That Sacred Mountain

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Feb 26, 2007

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The Apostle Peter shares with us what he learned on the Mt. of Transfiguration.

It’s that time of year again. Time to leave, or at least dream about leaving the snow behind and heading somewhere warm for a week or two. If you’re fortunate to take the trip down to Texas or Arizona, you’re in for long drive because those states aren’t exactly our next-door neighbors. What will ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:28-36

Denomination: Lutheran

Worship That Costs

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Mar 2, 2007

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We need to get ready to worship for eternity.

March 4, 2007 Morning Worship Text: 2 Samuel 24:18-24 Subject: Worship Title: Worship That Costs In recent weeks we have been talking about worship and I have stressed to you that worship is more than just singing songs. It actually is about how you live your life. But I want to talk to you ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 24:18-24

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Sideways Attack Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Apr 1, 2007

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Satan won’t play dead for long as we grow in our maturity for the Lord. Learn how Joshua and Israel was fooled by a sly enemy, and how not to be fooled by Satan.

There is only so much victory in a Christian’s life that Satan will accept without a fight. Know for certain that the stronger you get, the stronger the response from the enemy will be. We need to know this so we can be prepared for his onslaught. It will be both unexpected and sly. For Joshua, ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 9:1-27

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Thaddaeus – A Disciple With A Question Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Dec 21, 2005

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While there are times when Jesus became a little frustrated by the questions the disciples asked, He never got to a point where He told the disciples to stop asking questions because having questions is part of our growth as disciples.

Message John 14:22 Thaddaeus – a disciple with a question Most of us have had experiences with five year olds – five is the year of questions. Generally these questions tend to fall into one of three categories. • There are the easy questions … “What makes peanut butter?” “When can I go to ...read more

Scripture: John 14:22

Denomination: Baptist

God Desires Our Hearts Series

Contributed by Allen Patterson on Mar 17, 2005

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God seeks our hearts because they need to be redeemed, restored and renewed.

God desires our Hearts Have you ever had trouble communicating or figuring out exactly what it is that someone wants? I remember when our children were infants several times experiencing the frustration of trying to figure out what it was they were crying for and reaching for and nothing we ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 17:9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"The Last Days Of Jesus" Series

Contributed by Rich Anderson on Apr 5, 2009

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Following the last days of Jesus during the Passion Week.

The last days of Jesus The way I look at this, we have two choices…………just two choices. When we think of this Man Jesus, His life, His teachings, His ministry, His healings, His unconditional love for the common person, who’s Son was He? Was Jesus the Son of Joseph and Mary, or was He the Son of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-10

Denomination: Christian Church

Truth, Love, And The Word Series

Contributed by Steven Buhr on Apr 7, 2009

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what is truth? These are the famous words of Pilate, just before he gave in to the accusations of the crowds and the chief priests to have Jesus crucified. But instead of asking ‘what’ is truth, perhaps he should have asked ‘who’ is truth? Who is the trut

Truth, Love & the Word 1 Peter 1:22-25 22Now that you have purified yourselves by obeying the truth so that you have sincere love for your brothers, love one another deeply, from the heart.[a] 23For you have been born again, not of perishable seed, but of imperishable, through the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:22-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Heavens: God’s Universe Where We Live

Contributed by Kelly Durant on Aug 29, 2015

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A study of the stars and their historical history influencing our beliefs compared to the scriptures, along with man's connection to the heavens through Jesus.

The Heavens: God’s Universe Where We Live 8-16-15 by Kelly Durant Daniel 12:3 And they that be wise shall shine as the brightness of the firmament; and they that turn many to righteousness as the stars for ever and ever. 2. How many of you have ever spent a long time admiring and ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 12:3

Denomination: Salvation Army

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