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A Godly Word For Ungodly Times

Contributed by Sherman Gordon on Aug 6, 2005

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With all that’s going wrong around us, it’s clear and obvious that we are living in the last days, but as a Child of God, we need not fear. Find out why . . .

JUDE 1-4, 17-25 A GODLY WORD FOR UNGODLY TIMES THE MORE I PASTOR – MORE APPRECIATION – EARLY CHURCH PIONEERS: PETER, JAMES, JOHN, BARNABAS, SILAS, PAUL, AND EVEN JUDE. THE EARLY CHURCH PIONEERS HAD A PASSION FOR KINGDOM LIVING, KINGDOM BUILDING, AND KINGDOM EXPANSION. THEY DIDN’T HAVE TIME TO DEAL ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:17-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Let Evil Ruin Itself"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Sep 3, 2005

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A call to ask Jesus for His forgiveness and thus allow God to overcome evil with good.

Romans 12:9-21 “Let Evil Ruin Itself” By: Rev. Kenneth E. Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org The famous autobiography of Corrie Ten Boom, called The Hiding Place, tells how the Ten Booms, a Christian family living during the Nazi occupation ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-21

Denomination: United Methodist

How To Treat Those Who Are Negative/Critical Series

Contributed by Mark Magee on Aug 11, 2004

based on 54 ratings

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In this message, let’s look at five pro-active commitments that will help us be positive in a negative world.

A. One time after church, a father gripped to his son all the way home. He’d found fault with everything in the service. He criticized the preacher, the sermon, the music, and everything in general. The boy, who had noticed what his father put in the offering plate, said, “Well, Dad, what can ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:14-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Devilution: Erosion Of Mankind--The Question Of First Cause Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Sep 12, 2004

based on 36 ratings

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New Evolution Series: This week the Genesis Space Capsule came crashing down to earth…It’s crash is symbolic of the crash the theory of Evolution encounters when it drives by the intersection of the Bible, God’s Word! Powerpoint at website.

DEVILUTION: (EVOLUTION’S EROSION OF MANKIND) The Question of First Cause (Genesis 1:1) [Note: You have to view the PowerPoint Slideshow available at our website for download in order to get this message...the visuals are powerfully helpful!] This week the Genesis Space Capsule came crashing down ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

A Place Among The Great Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Sep 15, 2004

based on 15 ratings

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#13 in Proverbs & Parables series (#12 unavailable) From the Parable of the Banquet in Luke 14 - a look at humility and greatness using Proverbs

A Place Among the Great Proverbs 25-26 SCRIPTURE READING: Luke 14:7-11 INTRODUCTION: Many of us have seen the movie THE PASSION. For 2 hours we watched the suffering Jesus endured during the last hours of his life. We know that Jesus humbled himself to the point of torture and death. But ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:4-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Mystery Of God

Contributed by Juan Smith on Mar 30, 2005

based on 8 ratings

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To ask the question of Seminarians: Where has our wonder of God’s mystery gone? And how can we put that wonder of the mystery of God back in our lives?

The Mystery of God? Readings: Exodus 3:1-15 1 Corinthians 2:6-11 Aim: To ask the question of Seminarians: Where has our wonder of God’s mystery gone? And how can we put that wonder of the mystery of God back in our lives? Purpose: The way in which we put the mystery back is by leaving space for ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-15

Denomination: Methodist

Little White Spots - Leprosy - Sin

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Apr 12, 2005

based on 174 ratings

| 13,111 views

The Leprosy of Sin. The MISERY of the LEPER, the MERCY of the LORD, and the MINISTRY of the LAW. Link to formatted version & Powerpoint included.

Little White Spots Mark 1:40-45 [Hundreds of free sermons and Powerpoints at website...link at bottom!] Why did Jesus do miracles? Not to draw a crowd…He avoided that. (Not like faith-healers of today who only perform for large crowds, and avoid hospitals and nursing homes). 3 Reasons Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:40-45

Denomination: Baptist

Asking Abd Receiving Wisdom Series

Contributed by James Mccullen on May 6, 2005

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James tells us if we lack wisdom "let him ask of God, who gives to all men generously." This sermon treats the text in an expository manner.

ASKING for and RECEIVING WISDOM. James 1:5-8 {5} But if any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all men generously and without reproach, and it will be given to him. {6} But let him ask in faith without any doubting, for the one who doubts is like the surf of the sea driven ...read more

Scripture: James 1:5-8

Denomination: *other

Loving A Loser

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Jan 24, 2006

based on 18 ratings

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the prodigal son

“Loving a Loser: The Prodigal Son Luke 15:11-32 3/4/01 Intro: I hope this morning you have come excited about hearing what God’s word has to say to you. I honestly believe if you want to be changed this morning by what God has to say, you will find many things to apply to your life. If you have ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Blessing In Mourning

Contributed by Dan Santiago on Feb 4, 2006

based on 25 ratings

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Mourning could be a means to blessing.

INTRODUCTION ILLUSTRATION JONI EARECKSON TADA said, “You don’t have to be alone in your hurt! Comfort is yours. Joy is an option and it’s all been made possible by your SAVIOR Jesus Christ. He went without comfort so you might have it. He postponed joy so you might share in it. He willingly ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:4

Denomination: Baptist

What Are You Hungry For? Series

Contributed by Derek Melanson on Feb 13, 2006

based on 86 ratings

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While we often seek what the crowds were looking for, Jesus offers himself as the Bread of life that truly satisfies.

Introduction We’ve all had this experience. Every one of us has found ourselves in front of the TV a couple of hours after a satisfying and filling supper and seen a commercial – and not just any commercial. You know what I mean: One of those commercials. There it is: a delicious looking triple ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-35

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Let Anger Rattle Around In Your Soul Series

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Feb 14, 2005

based on 36 ratings

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There is a difference between the righteous anger Jesus felt at times and the piddling little things that make us angry. Anger can be an impediment which stands in the way of our enjoyment of God.

Don’t Let Anger Rattle Around in Your Soul James 1:19-21 February 13, 2005 One of the things that I regret about the way I reared my children is that I think I raised my voice too often. As I reflect back, I understand now that on those occasions when I had reached the limit of my patience with ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-21

Denomination: Methodist

Escaping The Trap Series

Contributed by David Asch on Feb 16, 2005

based on 34 ratings

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How do we escape the traps of life, religion, etc? How do we get out, how do we keep out? In this message we discover the keys as we see some religious leaders try to trap Jesus.

ESCAPING THE TRAP Mark 12:13-27 INTRO: Pitch the hamster – feeling trapped. A hum-drum existence, punctuated by brief moments of excitement. Eat the food. Run on the wheel. Over and over again. Not able to be all a hamster could be. You could tell it was getting to her – more urgent climbing and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:13-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Persuaded? Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Feb 20, 2005

based on 29 ratings

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What’s so persuasive about the Gospel of Christ? It depends on who’s telling it. Those that live it can tell it with power.

Almost Persuaded There were seven astronauts aboard the space shuttle Columbia. They had been on a 16 day mission and were just 16 minutes from landing. They were almost home. Almost. As the shuttle was entering the atmosphere something went terribly wrong. Later studies indicate that some of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:1-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Elementary Fruits Of Repentence

Contributed by William Mouser on Mar 2, 2005

based on 31 ratings

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Focusing on the preaching of John the Baptist, this sermon notes what he lays out as elementary fruits of repentence.

Fourth Sunday in Advent Luke 3:1-17 “Elementary Fruits of Repentance” By this time during Advent – barely a week away from Christmas, I think everyone will understand something about preparing for the holidays. I know that at our house, we have been getting ready for visitors for well over a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:1-17

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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