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This Is War Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Sep 13, 2009

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Though we face a defeated foe, we will ensure our own defeat if we fail to respect his power. God has provided us with armour and weapons that give us victory, but we must train ourselves to use them--then, we must use them.

“Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might. Put on the whole armour of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil. For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Bottom Line Choice Series

Contributed by John Hamby on May 9, 2002

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Some of the decisions that we make in life are not that earth shattering, history will see little difference in the cereal you chose to eat for breakfast, but there are choices in life that important, even life altering. These are choice made by every hum

A Study of Joshua Sermon # 12 “The Bottom Line Choice” Joshua 24: 14-28 This week I listened as on the popular singers of our day (Alanis Morrisett) was interviewed about her work. When asked to characterize her music she ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:14-28

Denomination: Baptist

"David - A Man After God's Own Heart" Part 1of 12 Series

Contributed by Dave Martin on May 16, 2003

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We’re going to begin a new series on one of the most interesting person in the Bible, a look at the life of David.

Pastor Dave Martin, Cross Creek Community Church, May 11, 2003 “David – A Man After God’s Own Heart” Part 1 (Be reading & studying 1 & 2 Samuel, 1 Chronicles, 1Kings 1-2) Throughout the Bible we see many individual characters, some good and some bad. I’ve always loved biographies – we’re going ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 13:6-14

Denomination: Bible Church

Three Dangers With Reference To The Second Coming Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Feb 6, 2003

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Examines three danges that we as Christians need to avoid in our thinking about the Second Coming.

A Study of the Book of Luke Sermon # 47 “Three Dangers with Reference to the Second Coming” Luke 17:20-36 Whenever something climatic occurs in our world; whether it be “The Persian Gulf War” in 1990, or the September 11 Terrorist Attack in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:20-36

Denomination: Baptist

Catastrophic Choices

Contributed by Scotty Killingsworth on Feb 13, 2003

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In essence Dr. Luke says, anything we use as an eternal strategy that is outside of the shed blood of Jesus is a tragic mistake and will cause us to be in peril of eternal death.

This sermon was preached by Scotty L Killingsworth to the congregation of Evergreen Church on Sunday morning February,16 2003 Catastrophic Choices series part one Luke 12 Last Sunday we followed Zacchaeus around for 30 days. We watched as he became aware of the consequences of his life, and the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:1-34

Denomination: Baptist

Identity Crisis

Contributed by David Dewitt on Sep 20, 2006

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The world around us is busy trying to steal the identity of Jesus from the church

Identity Crisis Matthew 16:13-20 April 2, 2006 Morning Service Introduction Let me tell you about a guy that I know who was a church planter. It seems that in everything He did, He never gained any popularity. In fact, he was told that he was not well liked. In fact, after he finished one of His ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: Church Of God

Finding God In Narnia: Meet The Cast - Peter & Edmund Series

Contributed by Marty Boller on Nov 21, 2005

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#4 of 8 Narnia teachings. Geared to help you draw out and apply the powerful scriptural truths found in C.S. Lewis’ classic: The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe.

Finding God in Narnia has been our topic series for the last few weeks. Narnia...sounds like something a California teenager might say. “how was the surfing?” “it was narnia, dude!” C.S.Lewis, the author of “The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe” was to many people the greatest Christian writer ...read more

Scripture: James 1:12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Mad Cow Disease

Contributed by Tom Doubt on Jan 28, 2004

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Mad Cow Disease is an appropriate allegory for sin; it easily infects, it changes our attitude & behavior; but unlike the disease, sin can be cured at the foot of the cross.

Dr. Tom Doubt, Senior Pastor Four Mile Creek Baptist Church January 25, 2004 Amos 4:1-5 MAD COW DISEASE BACKGROUND: A. Have you ever notice how some folk think you do not belong? 1. Kathie was taking registrations for a seminary lecture series. A man called and wanted to register by ...read more

Scripture: Amos 4:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Gaining Greater Spiritual Perception

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 17, 2003

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Perception: To apprehend with the mind or through all of the senses; to observe, notice, understand all of the truth.

Gaining Greater Spiritual Perception (I Cor. 2:8-16) Perception: To apprehend with the mind or through all of the senses; to observe, notice, understand all of the truth. Illustration: Get the right perspective. When Goliath came against the Israelites, the soldiers all thought, "He’s so big we ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:8-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Already In Progress

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on May 4, 2007

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Before we can understand what it means to be holy, we must understand what it means to say that God is Holy. In many ways holiness is God’s Central Attribute

Bishop Wayne A. Lawson The Word Ministries, OKC RevWLawson@aol.com www.thewordministryokc.com SCRIPTURE: REVELATION 4:8 8And the four beasts had each of them six wings about him; and they were full of eyes within: and they rest not day and night, saying, Holy, holy, holy, LORD God Almighty, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 4:8

Denomination: Baptist

From Ruin To Redemption

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Oct 27, 2003

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Christ’s power over evil is seen in (1) The Depths Of Satan’s Control, (2) The Deliverance Wrought By Christ, and (3) The Difference In This Man’s Conduct.

From Ruin To Redemption Text: Mark 5: 1-6, 15 Intro: Today’s text vividly portrays the depths to which a person under Satan’s control can sink. But that’s not all that is in view here. We also see in sharp contrast to this former destructive condition the power of God to deliver one who ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Immanuel

Contributed by Tony Grant on Jan 2, 2006

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“Immanuel” is a code name, with a secret meaning. The wonderful secret of that name is that God has come into our lives in the form of Jesus, and he will be with us always, in every situation.

Immanuel January 9, 2005 Isaiah 7:10-16 2299 words 10 Again the LORD spoke to Ahaz, saying, 11 Ask a sign of the LORD your God; let it be deep as Sheol or high as heaven. 12 But Ahaz said, I will not ask, and I will not put the LORD to the test. 13 Then Isaiah said: "Hear then, O house of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 7:10-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Filled By The Spirit Series

Contributed by Mark Eberly on Mar 17, 2008

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The second faith tradition offers a counter balance to the holy life: the spirit-filled life. We’ll explore strengths/dangers and how to integrate this tradition into our lives.

Streams of Living Water Filled By the Spirit Acts 19:1-7 October 17, 2004 Mark Eberly Last week we looked at our first stream of living water: the holy life. The counterbalance to the holy life is the spirit-filled life. If legalism and perfectionism are two of the great perils of the holy life, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:1-7

Denomination: Church Of God

Elijah Was A Man Like Us!!

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Sep 26, 2009

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God can take ordinary people to do extraordinary things

Sermon: “God can take ordinary people to do extraordinary things” I was looking at our lectionary readings for today and one verse stood out and that was from the New Testament reading from the book of James. That’s why we didn’t have a Gospel reading today And it is the verse where James tells ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-20

Denomination: Anglican

Hate Hypocrisy

Contributed by Nate Herbst on Feb 25, 2009

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Hypocrisy among believers is the excuse people use to justify not trusting Christ; hypocrisy kills and it is time we as believers draw close to our Savior living in the light in honesty and integrity.

Hypocrisy vs. Living in the light  Stories!!!  Hypocrisy is terrible - Any of you like hypocrites?   I’m not pointing any fingers but after hearing these stories I decided this was too important not to address it.   1 Cor.5:11 - You must not associate with anyone who calls ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:8-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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