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When Brought Low - Look Up

Contributed by Tim George on Sep 16, 2001

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As the dust settles and the fires subside in New York, how do we face this calamity? How do we face any the great calamities of life? Psalm 46 offers us God’s answer.

WHEN BROUGHT LOW – LOOK UP (PSALM 46) On the first day of the invasion of Normandy, 1500 American soldiers were killed. At Pearl Harbor, 2500 Americans were killed. At Antiteham or Sharpsburg, 4700 Americans were killed during the Battle of Bloody Angle. Throughout American history, the Battle of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-11, Psalm 46:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Where Do We Find True Meaning In Life?

Contributed by Martin Wiles on May 6, 2002

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Life’s true meaning can only be found in a relationship with Jesus Christ.

INTRODUCTION The question we ask this morning is indeed a thought-provoking question. Have you ever really thought where true meaning in life is found? I mean, what do we have to do to find this meaning? Do we have to have a special type of spouse or parents? Do our children have to fit some bill? ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Developing A Real Faith

Contributed by Ralph Juthman on May 16, 2002

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Series from the Book of James

TITLE: Developing A Real Faith TEXT: James 1:18-27 THEME:James. Maturity, genuine faith, good works, service, growing on. P.S. The next part of the test is how our faith works itself in everyday life. James does not merely want believers to simply HEAR the truth, but also DO IT. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:18-27

Denomination: Pentecostal

Second Chances Series

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on May 31, 2002

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Jesus gives us a second chance, but this forgiveness that is free of cost is not free of responsibility.

Second Chances by Maynard Pittendreigh John 8:1-18 1 But Jesus went to the Mount of Olives. 2 At dawn he appeared again in the temple courts, where all the people gathered around him, and he sat down to teach them. 3 The teachers of the law and the Pharisees brought in a woman caught in adultery. ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Underpinnings Of The Church Of God

Contributed by Karl Eckhoff on Jun 3, 2002

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What is it that makes for a strong Christian Community? Moses identifies three underpins of the Church -- The Family Incubator, The Word of God and the assurance of God’s gracious love.

Pentecost 2 A Deuteronomy 11:18-21; 26-28 Underpinnings for the Church of God 06/02/02 I would guess that’s not a word that you use in your everyday vocabulary. More customary is the use of other words with similar meaning; words like “foundation” or “groundwork” or “building blocks.” Any of ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 11:18-28

Denomination: Lutheran

Experiencing Satisfaction In Worship Series

Contributed by Kenneth Henes on Jun 5, 2002

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When we look for satisfaction in life, we expereince satisfaction from worship.

EXPERIENCING SATISFACTION IN WORSHIP John 4:1-26 After church with his father one Sunday morning, before getting into bed that evening a little boy kneeled at his bedside and prayed, "Dear God, we had a good time at church today, but I wish you had been there." That boy experienced ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Law Keeping - The Real Story Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jun 10, 2002

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The trouble wit hlaw keeping is that we’re unable to do it. The good thing about the law is that it drives us back to dependence on the grace of God in Jesu Christ

Here’s what happens to people from time to time. They realise they have a problem with a particular sin or sins, so they decide to do something about it. They read something like Romans 6, that we read last week and they decide that from now on they’ll be slaves of righteousness. Whenever they feel ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:7-25

Denomination: Anglican

Do Not Be Afraid

Contributed by Karl Eckhoff on Jun 28, 2002

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Fear can be a powerful motivating factor that can keep us from living out our Christian faith, life and responsibilities. Jesus assures us that we do not need to be afraid and releases us from fear’s bondage.

Pentecost 5 A Matthew 10:24-33 Do Not Be Afraid 06/23/02 During his years as premier of the Soviet Union, Nikita Khrushchev denounced many of the policies and atrocities of Joseph Stalin. Once, as he censured Stalin in a public meeting, Khrushchev was interrupted by a shout from a heckler in the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:24-33

Denomination: Lutheran

Spiritual Warfare

Contributed by Jeff Seaman on Apr 24, 2001

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WHAT IS SPIRITUAL WARFARE

SPIRITUAL WARFARE Ehp. 6:12 Jeff Seaman Intro. There was once a boxer who was being pummeled in the ring by his opponent. Blow after blow by his adversary left him with a bloody nose, swollen eyes, and an enormous amount of pain. The battered boxer’s trainer, trying to encourage his man between ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:12, Acts 6:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Harlot Mountain; Forgotten Mountain Series

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Nov 13, 2000

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A lesson from history on what America needs now, after the election

The LORD said also unto me in the days of Josiah the king, Hast thou seen that which backsliding Israel hath done? she is gone up upon every high mountain and under every green tree, and there hath played the harlot. Jeremiah 3:6 My people hath been lost sheep: their shepherds have caused them to ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 3:6

Denomination: United Methodist

Attack Of The Male Seed - Part Iii Series

Contributed by Charles Hughes on Jun 14, 2004

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In Parts I and II of "The Attack of Male Seed", we look at the seven issues that men need to examine to determine if they are men according to God’s standard. In Part III of this message, we will look at why God wants men to walk in the kingly priestho

After reviewing these several areas on manhood according to God’s standard, how do you measure up? God wants you to be all that you can be according to His will and purposes for your life. All is not doom and gloom for men! God also wants us to walk in one area that He has predestinated for us ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-7

Denomination: Charismatic

Not Very Far

Contributed by Christopher Crane on Jun 16, 2004

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A backdoor look at the Five Purposes of the Church.

Not Very Far Exodus 8:28 Exodus 8:28 28 And Pharaoh said, I will let you go, that ye may sacrifice to the LORD your God in the wilderness; only ye shall not go very far away: intreat for me. <Prayer> You know, it’s really always been the plan of the enemy. And his strategies haven’t changed ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 8:28

Denomination: Church Of God

Don't Turn Back

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Jul 28, 2003

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We are all subject to the temptation to turn back when things get tough, go seriously wrong, etc. What does it mean to turn back? What can we do to prevent it?

DON’T TURN BACK SCRIPTURE: Hebrews 10:38 – 39 (Or start reading at verse 21.) 10:38 “Now the just shall live by faith: but if any man draw back, my soul shall have no pleasure in him. 10:39 But we are not of them who draw back unto perdition; but of them that believe to the saving of the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:38-39

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Disciple. Me?

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Aug 11, 2003

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Who is a disciple and what does it cost?

Luke 14:33 So no one can become my disciple without giving up everything for me. Salvation is free but it’s not cheap, did you catch that? Salvation is free but it’s not cheap. Christ said, and I quote So no one can become my disciple without giving up everything for me.What a statement, any one ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-33

Denomination: Wesleyan

"The Adventure Of Discipleship"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 24, 2003

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The call to discipleship and the God Who can make sure we follow through.

Jonah 3:1-10 Mark 1:14-20 “The Adventure Of Discipleship” By: Rev. Kenneth Emerson Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA A teenager once asked a lonely old man, “What’s life’s heaviest burden?” The old fellow answered sadly, “To have nothing to carry.” And as ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 3:1-10, Mark 1:14-20

Denomination: United Methodist

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