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Treasures In Heaven

Contributed by Jeremiah Parker on Feb 23, 2008

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Christ puts money in proper perspective.

Treasures in Heaven Matthew 6:19-33 I. Impermanence of Stuff (Moths, rust and thieves) a. Stock market crash: Oct. 29, 1929 Depression began in US and spread throughout the world. Rich folk were made poor overnight. People committed suicide. Jobs became scarce. “In Chicago, a crowd of men ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Living A Life Of Sexual Purity

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Mar 4, 2008

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Surveys revealed that single young adults admitted to having ten sexual partners before marriage? What does this say to, ""Put to death, therefore, whatever belongs to your earthly nature: sexual immorality, impurity, lust, evil desires and greed, which i

Living a Life of Sexual Purity (Col. 3:1-5) "Put to death, therefore, whatever belongs to your earthly nature: sexual immorality, impurity, lust, evil desires and greed, which is idolatry." Recently, one of our students researching sexual issues at Pasco Community college asked single young ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Love Not The World Series

Contributed by Frank Lay on Jul 19, 2006

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However, there is a love that God hates which John warns us about. It is love for the world. Why are believers not to love the world?

WARNING AGAINST LOVE FOR THE WORLD 1 John 2:12-17 John reveals something about his audience in verses 12-14. John is writing to "little children” because their sins are forgiven. Note that verses 12 and 13 use two different words. Verse 12 refers to all believers as the word means literally ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

A Just And Perfect Man

Contributed by Ron Hicks on Sep 13, 2006

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Who is this guy, in this particular time frame in history? I mean, the only one in the whole world that believed God.

A JUST AND PERFECT MAN Heb ll:7 7 By faith Noah, being warned of God of things not seen as yet, moved with fear, prepared an ark to the saving of his house; by the which he condemned the world, and became heir of the righteousness which is by faith. Heb ll:7 7 By faith Noah, when warned about ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Urban Legend #2: God Wants Me Happy All The Time Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Jul 17, 2008

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The bad news: God doesn’t want me happy all the time. The good news: He wants me more than happy. He wants me blessed.

It may surprise you, but God’s number one concern is not my happiness. For the time will come when men will not put up with sound doctrine. Instead, to suit their own desires, they will gather around them a great number of teachers to say what their itching ears want to hear. They will turn ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:12

Denomination: Baptist

Abraham, A Man Challenged #2 Series

Contributed by Raymond Smith on Jan 19, 2008

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Lessons we can learn from the life of Abraham

Abraham, a man Challenged (ii) A man of Faith, a man of Promise. Reading: Genesis12:1ff Abraham, this great figure of the scriptures who is seen as the father of the nation of Israel, and in the broader context, of those who are of the household of faith. He is a man who was willing to shun the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Why Should I Work So Hard?

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Mar 25, 2005

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Hard work has limited appeal if its only purpose is to accumulate riches or make us more comfortable. Work becomes meaningful when it is seen as service and as ministry.

Romans 12:1-8 “Why Should I Work So Hard?” INTRODUCTION Things were going so good immediately following the creation. God had placed Adam and Eve in an idyllic situation—a garden that supplied everything that they needed. God took care of them, and the concept of work was as far beyond ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran

Heaven's Empathy

Contributed by Steven Chapman on Jun 17, 2005

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We have heard numerous stories about Jesus’ temptation. Yet, perhaps the amazing thing of the story of Christ’s temptations is that He knows our story so well.

Heaven’s Empathy for You and Me Luke 4:1-13 Movement One: Jesus was tempted Set Stage: (Bracket discussion by familiarity). Questions: We know this story, don’t we? You have heard it preached many times? You have studied it in Bible studies and Sunday School haven’t you? I think we would all say ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Do You Brag About?

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Apr 25, 2005

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Why the Christian should boast in the cross of Christ.

What Do You Brag About? Gal. 6:14 INTRO.: Our text tells of one cross, but three crucifixions. The cross is the central figure of the Bible’s revelation of God and His love for His creature, man. It should be at the center of every Gospel message. It is the hope of all mankind. First, there is ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Lost Coin, Lost Power

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jul 27, 2005

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The Holy Spirt is: 1. Not an it 2. Not passive, but active involved 3. Not imaginary, but real, relevant 4. Is God

Sun. Nov. 28/93 Lu. 15:7-10 The Lost Coin, Lost Power ======================== In Pensacola, Florida A seaman reported to the police tht he and his wife hitched a ride with a truck driver at Wauchula. They had made a stop at a store and when he had come out, the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:7-10

Denomination: Baptist

Law Or Grace? You Choose Series

Contributed by Ian Johnson on Aug 23, 2005

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Man in his sinful state in total isolation from God ~longingly looking back into the past in the Garden of Eden, but in our own strength never able to achieve that fellowship or level of intimacy with God!

An acronym of Grace is God’s rescue at Christ’s Expense You could say that it is the greatest rescue mission ever undertaken. Man in his sinful state in total isolation from God ~longingly looking back into the past in the Garden of Eden, but in our own strength never able to achieve that ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Are You Searching For?

Contributed by Ron Hicks on Aug 26, 2005

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Only in Christ can you find what your heart is secretly searching for.

WHAT ARE YOU SEARCHING FOR? 08/21/05 AM Jer 29:13 13 And ye shall seek me, and find me, when ye shall search for me with all your heart. What does man search for? People running up and down highways, spending money, developing relationships, only to be disappointed, discouraged, and still ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Pilgrimage

Contributed by Alexander John on Nov 20, 2005

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our life is a journey.i.passion of the pilgrim 2.the path of the pilgrim .the progress of the pilgrim 4.the prayer of the pilgrim5.the promise of the pilgrim

Psalms 84 The pilgrimage This is a very well-known and well-loved Psalm; a beautiful Psalm. It’s a “psalm of pilgrimage”. Every year crowds would flock to Jerusalem for the Feast of Tabernacles. They would make the journey from every part of the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 84:1-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Remembrance Sunday Sermon

Contributed by Michael Hopkins on Nov 25, 2005

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A sermon for Remembrance Sunday - the UK’s version of Veteran’s Day, always on the second Sunday in November.

It’s very daunting for me to stand in a pulpit on this day of all days. The closest I’ve come to living through a war is seeing it on the television, and the closest I’ve come to active service was the school cadet force. Yet, today is still desperately important. This year we remember ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-17, Matthew 25:1-13, Mark 1:14-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Change Or Die

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jul 3, 2006

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If we do not let Christ change us we will be changed by the World

_______________________________________________________ PowerPoint Transitions + New Slide > Transition in X Transition out _______________________________________________________ + Imagine A doctor calls, “I’ve got good news and bad news. - Bad news is that you’re going to die within a month. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

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