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Time To Turn Around Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Oct 17, 2006

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Fifth in a series from the Book of Acts. This message focuses on the need for a lifestyle of repentance.

There was a painter by the name of Jock, who was very interested in making a penny where he could, so he often would thin his paint to make it go further. As it happened, he got away with this for some time, but eventually the Church decided to do a big restoration job that involved the painting of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:37-41

Denomination: Baptist

Up From The Scum Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Nov 13, 2006

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Examines what we will need to let go of if we allow the theory of evolution to shape our thinking

Intro: 8 out of 9 school board members in Dover, PA were voted out last November. It would have been 9, but only 8 were up for re-election. It’s kind of a national tradition that being a school board member is a thankless job. But when was the last time people lined up to take the place of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Want It Now! Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Nov 13, 2006

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Examines the problem of materialism and unbridled consumerism in our relationship with God

1. Title: I Want It Now! (Unbridled Consumerism, Materialism, Greed) 2. Text: I Timothy 6:3-10; Philippians 4:11-13; Hebrews 13:5; Ecclesiastes 3. Audience: Villa Heights Christian Church, AM crowd, March 5, 2006, 7th in the series ‘A Clear and Present Danger” 4. Objectives: -for the people to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:3-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Build A Complaint Free World

Contributed by Don Hawks on Jun 25, 2007

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An invitation is presented to accept a 21 day challenge, and embark upon a complaint-free life and help build a complaint free church and a complaint free world—one person at a time.

I know how easy it is to complain, to find dissatisfaction with a situation or circumstance. In the 1970s, TV’s Saturday Night Live program, one of their skits involved "The Whiner Family." Anybody remember that skit? The family members spoke with a grating, irritating whine. When they engaged in a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Methodist

Resolution Number 4: Find Your Place And Serve

Contributed by Jim Kane on Feb 18, 2008

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The fourth of a four part series entitled, ‘Four Resolutions for 2008’

In his book, Maximizing Your Effectiveness, Aubrey Malphurs says, ‘most people have a profound inner desire to accomplish something of importance with their lives during their brief stay on planet earth. They want more than anything to lead fulfilling, productive lives that leave them with a deep ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 12:1-31

Denomination: Church Of God

Godliness, Manhood And Leadership, Part 1 Series

Contributed by Dean O'bryan on Mar 5, 2008

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From a conference for college-age men on what it means to be a man, God’s man and God’s leader.

Godliness, Manhood and Leadership As men, we’re in crisis. The crisis we experience is deeper and more pervasive than probably any of us realize. It’s a crisis which impacts us first as males -- then it shifts – and it twists and troubles relationships with others, especially with women. This ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:11-12

Denomination: Baptist

Roots, Ripples And Reference Points, Part Two Series

Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Aug 4, 2006

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The ripples of our life choices impact things far beyond the choice itself, for good or for ill

Roots, Ripples and Reference Points Lessons from the Lake, Part 2 TCF Sermon July 23, 2006 One of the things Laura and I like to do, when we’re at her grandparents’ lake house on Beaver Lake in NW Arkansas, is skip stones on the lake. There are a lot of stones on the shoreline – in fact, it’s a ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:29-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Rescues Me Series

Contributed by Erik Estep on Aug 15, 2006

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Today in our passage of Scripture we’re going to see the Apostle Paul sharing w/us several different ways God brings change into our lives. Paul demonstrates this by pointing out that we’re all in need of a makeover, we’re all in need of being rescued.

“God Rescues Me” Ephesians 2: 1-7 July 30, 2006 Intro: Anytime you watch television you’re going to see commercials for certain diets and exercises that are going to “revolutionize your life.” Aren’t you amazed at how incredibly fit the people they show on these commercials are? I’m always ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

"The Incarnate Word"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Aug 8, 2005

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We have first hand testimony in the epistles of John; the kind that would be accepted in any court of law; of the incarnate existence of Jesus Christ. John proclaims him to us for the sake of our joy and fellowship

-and the life was manifested, and we have seen and bear witness and proclaim to you the eternal life, which was with the Father and was manifested to us – WHAT WAS FROM THE BEGINNING Y’know what I like about the Bible? Well, I like lots of things about the Bible. But one thing I like about ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-4

Denomination: Orthodox

What A Piece Of Work Is Man

Contributed by James Vilgos on Oct 16, 2006

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God gives us His salvation, wrapped up in his grace with faith as the bow on the top. The whole package is His gift and He even unwraps it for us.

What a piece of Work is Man Scripture Reading Ephesians 2:1-10 I Introduction: "What a piece of work is man! How noble in reason! How infinite in faculties! in form and moving, how express and admirable! in action how like an angel! In apprehension, how like a god! the beauty of the world! the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Orthodox

The Impossible Dream

Contributed by Doug Boquist on May 17, 2007

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This is a modern-day telling of the "woman at the well" found in John chapter 4. It is delivered as a monologue from the perspective of a narrator.

INTRODUCTION What follows is a sermon delivered completely as a story. No scripture is read, and no conversation precedes the story to set up the audience. The story is told from a narrator’s standpoint. The songs in the story can be spoken or sung, although singing would be preferable. Later ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-34

Denomination: Holiness

The Bible In A Nutshell Series

Contributed by Daniel Richter on Jan 10, 2008

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Jesus boils down the Gospel to the basics

I was looking through some old college papers and I came across an essay that I had written about Macbeth, the Shakespeare play. I’ve never been a big fan of Shakespeare. I simply cannot understand the way that he wrote, I don’t get the language and the terms and so I can’t follow the story line. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:34-40

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

How To Face Life's Challenges Iv Series

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jun 12, 2001

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This sermon is a continuation of the series in the beatitudes. Being persecuted for taking a stand in our society on issues as abortion and homosexuality are presented.

How To Face Life’s Challenges Part IV. NLF 6/10/2001 2 Chron 24;17-22 1 Peter 4:12-19 Text Matt 5:10-12 We have previously looked in our Bibles at Matthew chapter 5 verses 1-9. These verses have been called the Be-attitudes. Someone has said these are the attitudes that should be in us ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:10-12, 1 Peter 4:12-19

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Shocking Truth About God Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Mar 31, 2003

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What is God really like? He is good, He is patient, and He is loving. But He is holy and you must consider Jesus’ warning: IF YOU REJECT GOD’S SON, YOU WILL RECEIVE GOD’S JUDGEMENT.

The Shocking Truth About God Luke 20:9-19 by David O. Dykes INTRODUCTION Most of us are familiar with product warning labels. Here are some actual warning labels that are rather humorous: 1. Window air conditioning units are now required to display the warning: CAUTION - AVOID DROPPING AIR ...read more

Scripture: Luke 20:9-19

Denomination: Baptist

Be A Person Of Vision And Invest In People.

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 4, 2003

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This is a must read lesson! God is calling people to invest in people and grow the church! Great is the yield of a fertile field!

BECOMING A PERSON OF VISION! INVESTING IN PEOPLE! SEEING BEYOND THE TROUBLES OF TODAY! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I recommend this as a two or three part lesson! I owe Karen p. for asking me to write this lesson for her, I might not have written it had she not pressed! I would ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:5-9, Acts 9:27

Denomination: Assembly Of God

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