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Weeds In God's House

Contributed by James May on Apr 23, 2001

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Tares grow with the wheat and do much damage to the church but there is coming a day of reckoning.

Weeds in God’s House Matthew 13:24-30, "Another parable put he forth unto them, saying, The kingdom of heaven is likened unto a man which sowed good seed in his field: But while men slept, his enemy came and sowed tares among the wheat, and went his way. But when the blade was sprung up, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-40

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God's Crowning Moment

Contributed by David Nolte on Apr 23, 2001

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Describes 4 crowning moments in God’s experience and designates one as the ultimate.

"GOD’S CROWNING MOMENT!"/COLOSSIANS 1:13-23/SHASTA WAY/04-22-01/A.M. For each of us there are those pivotal, mountain top experiences. There are those times, those events, those happenings which we will remember all our lives as our "Crowning Moment" so to speak. For the athlete it might be ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:13-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Handling God's Word

Contributed by Andrew Stringer on Apr 24, 2001

based on 87 ratings

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There are many preachers today who mishandle God’s Holy Writ--some use it to make money and teach false doctrine, some use it to beat people over the head, some use it to justify wicked habits and styles of living; look into II Timothy 2 and find out how God wants His servants to use His word!

HOW WE SHOULD HANDLE GOD’S WORD II TIMOTHY 2:9-26 Introduction: Read II Peter 3:15-16. Many preachers and teachers are just what these verses describe—unstable—and many times as they get up to preach or teach, they actually wrest the Scriptures. We must learn how to respond to God’s word and how ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:15-16, 2 Timothy 2:9-26

Denomination: Baptist

God Wants Us

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 25, 2001

based on 49 ratings

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This is a Christmas sermon indicating the real meaning of Christmas is that God wants us.

God Wants Us 12/19/1999 Isaiah 9:1-7, Luke 2:8-20, Text John 1:1-18 Think for a moment of a person you truly love. Suppose you had a large sum of money fall to you out of the sky, and a voice said, use this to buy that person a Christmas gift. Now would you think, "what’s the worse possible ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Receiving God's Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Apr 25, 2001

based on 97 ratings

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How do we receive God’s forgiveness?

This morning we consider a topic which reminds us that the Christian religion is not merely helpful. Now, of course Christianity does help us to be better parents, husbands, wives, citizens. Following Christ has many practical benefits, and they are not trivial. But every once and a while, we need ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:9

Denomination: Baptist

God's Antidote To Busyness

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Apr 25, 2001

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How do we escape the "busyness" trap?

How many of you would say that you are busy? We almost feel obligated to stay busy, don’t we? If you meet someone at the grocery store or run into them at McDonald’s, and you ask them how they’re doing, almost invariably they’ll tell you how busy they are and start rattling off a list of activities ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:32-38

Denomination: Baptist

God's Antidote To Worry

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Apr 25, 2001

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Why do we worry? How can we stop?

How many people here this morning would like to learn how to worry more? How many of you feel that your life would be improved if only you could spend more time worrying? None. · Whether you know worry as an occasional visitor or a constant companion, · whether you find it to be mildly ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-7, Philippians 4:6

Denomination: Baptist

God's Plan For Marriage

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Apr 26, 2001

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To understand God’s plan for marriage we must learn that: 1. It is a place where we learn about commitment. 2. It is a place where we learn about forgiveness and grace. 3. It is a place where we learn how to give honor. 4. It is a place where we experi

Perhaps you have seen some of the billboards that have appeared around major cities lately. They are simple messages from God. One reads: “Have You Read My #1 Best Seller? There Will Be a Test. – God” Others say things like: “My Way Is the Highway. – God”, and “Will The Road You’re on Get You ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:1-5

Denomination: Methodist

A God That Is On Your Side

Contributed by Terry Owens on Apr 26, 2001

based on 77 ratings

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God’s not working against us, He’s on our side.

Have you ever felt like nothing good ever happens to you? That somebody else is getting the blessing you need. Have you ever said to yourself, why can’t God bless me? I’ve got a news bulletin for you this morning. The feelings of isolation, loneliness, and abandonment that you have faced are ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:31-32

Denomination: Church Of God

God's Greatest Promise Series

Contributed by Mark Atherton on Apr 30, 2001

based on 56 ratings

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a look at the most transforming truth in the book of Philippians

THIS PROMISE HAS A PREMISE Philippians 4:14-16 -----God asks us to be generous people ----------my generosity encourages others(Php 4:14-16) ----------my generosity widens my ministry(Php. 1:5) ----------my generosity pleases God(Php. 4:18) THIS PROMISE COMES WITH A REWARD Philippians 4:17 ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:14-19

Denomination: Holiness

God's Plan For Families

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Apr 30, 2001

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Families are a place where: 1. We learn to glorify God and live for him. 2. We receive love and nurturing. 3. We learn about values and character.

The American Family is being totally redefined today. It can mean almost anything, and anyone who thinks that it should mean one man, one woman and the children that God may bless them with is seen as someone who is out of step, and even a threat to the culture. Family may mean one man and one ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 2:13-16

Denomination: Methodist

The God Who Promises

Contributed by Michael Pahls on May 2, 2001

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An exposition of Abraham’s (then Abram’s) travels into Egypt reveals the persistant faithfulness of God in spite of out faithlessness and forms the foundation to challenge us to believe the promises made to us in Jesus Christ.

10 Now there was a famine in the land, and Abram went down to Egypt to live there for a while because the famine was severe. 11 As he was about to enter Egypt, he said to his wife Sarai, "I know what a beautiful woman you are. 12 When the Egyptians see you, they will say, `This is his wife.’ Then ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:10-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Building The House Of God

Contributed by John Hamby on May 3, 2001

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Sermon used to promote the stewardship drive to pay off a new building.

“BUILDING THE HOUSE OF GOD” Exodus 35:4-5, 20-29, 39:43 In 1998 we set out to build a new auditorium of sufficient size to allow us to grow with our community. To give us the ability to reach the numbers of people that God is sending into this community. Some of ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 35:3-29

Denomination: Baptist

A Piece Of God's Presence Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on May 3, 2001

based on 51 ratings

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God left some of himself in the very words of John’s gospel. Looking closely we see Him there, loving us, calling us, filling us, and blessing us.

Have you ever been on a spiral staircase? When we lived in Lancaster we would often visit Prospect Mountain where there was a stone tower about 45-50 feet high. You could go in a door at the bottom of the tower and climb up a spiral stair to the top and look out on a panoramic view of the ...read more

Scripture: John 14:7-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Steadfast In God's Word

Contributed by David Anderson on May 4, 2001

based on 104 ratings

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A Confirmation sermon encouraging God’s people to let their faith be seen in deeds to God’s glory.

Confirmation Sunday Sermon: “Steadfast in God’s Word” Rev. David Anderson Daniel 6:26 Rev. 2:10 At both of our services today, we are looking at saints who are taking steps into a more steadfast walk with the Lord. To become confirmed members within a congregation leads to a deeper ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:10, Daniel 6:26

Denomination: Lutheran

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