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Christ The Second Adam Who Won Back The World To God

Contributed by William Baeta on Mar 8, 2003

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“For Christ died for sins once for all, the righteous for the unrighteous, to bring you to God. He was put to death in the body but made alive by the Spirit” 1 Pet. 3:18a.

Theme: Christ the second Adam who won back the world to God Text: Gen. 9:8-17; 1 Pet. 3:18-22; Mark 1:9-15 A happy life is a life of faith filled with gratitude and thankfulness to God. We have enough reasons to be thankful, but unfortunately, instead of being thankful we take our blessings for ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:9-15, 1 Peter 3:18-22

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Soldiers For The Cause Of Christ

Contributed by Ely Lambert on Nov 21, 2002

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Through sacrifice the good soldier of Christ concerns himself with the cause of Christ. A reminder of our duty as fellow soldiers.

Preached at Laurel Church of Christ On Sunday, November 17, 2002 Introduction: I. Illustration: "My Country ,Tis of Thee" The kindergarten teacher was showing her class an encyclopedia page picturing several national flags. She pointed to the American flag and asked, "What flag is this?" A ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Cost Of Freedom

Contributed by Eston Williams on Aug 24, 2005

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Freedom of religion is very expensive with one of its major prices being respect for those whose religion is different than ours.

The Cost of Freedom A Christian group has proposed an amendment to our constitution. Here’s why: “Believing that Almighty God is the source of all power and authority in civil government, that the Lord Jesus Christ is the Ruler of Nations, and that the revealed Will of God is of Supreme ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:13-15

Denomination: Methodist

How To Be A Failure

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jan 14, 2005

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Failure is a habit, the parable of the talents can teach us some lessons about failure

INTRODUCTION SLIDE 1 „X How many of us want to fail in our walk with Jesus? How many of us want to fail at life? How many of us want our children to grow up to fail? „X Failure is something that most of us want to avoid at all costs. We do not want to be known for our failures nor do we want to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Details Series

Contributed by John Harvey on Apr 26, 2006

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The final detials of the book of Jeames teach us great lessons of the Christian life.

James: Religion That Works “The Details” April 30, 2006 Introduction: We had been looking at the book of James for several weeks before we took a little break for all of our Easter events. Today we want to go back and “put a bow” on things if you will. I want to refresh your memory a little ...read more

Scripture: James 5:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Cost – What Are You Carrying?

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Apr 29, 2006

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Who is in control of your life? Is it you to Jesus...can you pay the cost for your salvation?

Cost – what are you carrying? Mark 8:31-38 In the beginning of this chapter we see 4000 people fed with 7 loaves of bread and a few fish. Jesus told his disciples to feed the people and when they said, “yes, but how?” He provides a miracle. Now it should not have been a shock to the disciples, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:27-38

Denomination: Congregational

Praying For Results

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Jul 3, 2008

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When we pray do we expect God to answer? Your prayer releases God’s power to work on the earth.

July 6, 2008 Morning Worship Text: Luke 11:1-13 Subject: Prayer Title: Praying for Results I suppose that there isn’t a Christian anywhere that doesn’t pray. I know for a fact that even non-Christians pray (I did before I accepted Jesus). But I wonder how many people know how to pray in order to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Declaration Of Eternal Independence

Contributed by Duane Smith on Jul 7, 2008

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This was an Independence Day message. A nation is only as free as its citizens, and if they are in bondage to sin so is the nation. This message is intended to stress the necissity to be set free from sin. Only then shall we be free indeed.

THE DECLARATION OF ETERNAL INDEPENDENCE John 8:31-36 INTRODUCTION: A. The Pledge of Allegiance B. Many came to the Americas to find freedom but after many years of injustice and indignities brought about by King George the III the colonists had had enough. 1. The citizens of the ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-36

Denomination: Baptist

A Compelling Commitment: 3 Stories, 3 Views Series

Contributed by Timothy Darling on Jan 9, 2008

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God is committed to us and we are called to be committed to Him. The mutual search reflects the value seen in the one being pursued.

A compelling commitment: 3 stories, 3 views I once borrowed a tan, leather sports coat from my brother. He was not using it, and I was headed back to college, so he lent it to me for the semester. I liked it so much that I brought it back next semester, but I didn’t tell him. I hung it in the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44-50

Denomination: Mennonite

Springing Forth With Life

Contributed by Chip Monck on Apr 10, 2008

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This message emphasizes the importance of a passion for God’s Word in the heart of the believer for growth and maturity.

Matthew 13:1-9 (reader 1), 18-23 (reader 2) – (While the readers read the scripture, I was handing out a small packet of flower seeds to each person in the congregation) - Seeds suffer different fates - Open packets - Tie to seeds in their hands - Describe their likely fate But what is the seed ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42

Denomination: Wesleyan

Fertile Ground Series

Contributed by Mark Eberly on May 19, 2009

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Jesus gives us four basic types of response to the message of God’s kingdom. Which type of ground most resembles your spiritual walk?

Parables of Jesus Fertile Ground Matthew 13:3-9; 18-23 May 17, 2009 As I mentioned a couple of weeks ago, this parable is the parable of parables. It is the certainly a huge key in understanding what Jesus is teaching about God’s kingdom and what God expects of us in response to the message that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:3-23

Denomination: Church Of God

A Marriage Made In Paradise Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Jun 3, 2009

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These is sermon 1 in a series that will look at God’s design for marraige and how we can experience the joy that God had planned for a man and a woman that enter into it.

Keeping the Home Fire Burning Series A MARRIAGE MADE IN PARADISE Gen. 2:18-25 Intro Some of you might have heard the expression "a marriage made in Heaven." But, does such an thing exist? Is there such a thing as a perfect marriage? Probably not! However, there was, at one time, a marriage that was ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

A Remarkable Invitation Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jun 11, 2009

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What type of relationship does God want to have with you? God wants to be our friend.

I want to ask you to consider something as we enter this Fall season. How would you describe your relationship with God? That’s a personal question that I simply invite you to simply reflect upon. I would presume that many of us find ourselves in many different stages and seasons. You may just ...read more

Scripture: James 2:23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Freedom

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Jun 25, 2009

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All the freedoms we have are from Almighty God.

Text: “It is for freedom that Christ has set us free” (Galatians 5:1). Freedom! What is freedom? What does freedom mean to you? How did we acquire freedom? Do you appreciate freedom? Is freedom important to you? Did our forefathers always have freedom? How did freedom come to mankind? ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1-15

Denomination: Christian Church

The Clouds You So Much Dread Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Mar 1, 2011

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God works his sovereign will with never failing skill for the good of his people who trust him for his grace.

Children’s Sermon Trivial Pursuit. Lowest score ever in bowling organized league play? Mike Kappa, Racine Wisconsin: 2. Nothing wrong with playing game; but careful lest our lives be trivial. How do we know what is important? Some people think it is receiving mention in the paper. WSJ. But the ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 4:13-22

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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