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Taking Salvation For Granted

Contributed by Larry Wise on Jan 24, 2010

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A message designed to fremind Christians of the great salvation we have.

Taking Salvation For Granted I Peter 1:10-12 Most of us take things for granted. As much as kids hate it when we say things like this…let’s think back: Do we realize that there was a time BEFORE air-conditioning and automatic transmissions in cars; self-defrosting freezers in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:10-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Godly View Of Life

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jul 13, 2009

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Inspired by "PDL" and compares life to godly metaphors

A GODLY VIEW OF LIFE James 4:1-17 * If I were to ask you to describe your life in a metaphor, what would that metaphor be? Let me offer some possibilities: Would it be a symphony, battle, puzzle, journey, minefield, dance, a dramatic play, or maybe ‘a party?’ And these serve as only some of the ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

My Bff @ Midnight Series

Contributed by Mark Eberly on Aug 3, 2009

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This parable is clearly about prayer but exactly what is Jesus teaching us about prayer. Because of interpretative translations, it may not be what you think.

The Parables of Jesus My BFF @ Midnight Luke 11:1-13 August 2, 2009 This parable is clearly a parable about prayer. Luke has positioned it after Jesus teaches “The Lord’s Prayer,” and has included the saying about prayer that uses the “ask, seek, and knock,” which Matthew has as part of the Sermon ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-13

Denomination: Church Of God

Part 5 -- What A Mighty God We Serve Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Nov 2, 2009

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Habakkuk is one of the shortest books of the Bible, yet it is a book dealing with significant and profound issues; Sin, “Inactivity of God”, the morality of God’s actions, and God’s attributes of sovereignty, majesty, and faithfulness. This morning, we w

WHAT A MIGHTY GOD WE SERVE HABAKKUK 3:3-15 INTRODUCTION: Habakkuk is one of the shortest books of the Bible, yet it is a book dealing with significant and profound issues; Sin, “Inactivity of God”, the morality of God’s actions, and God’s attributes of sovereignty, majesty, and faithfulness. This ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 3:3-15

Denomination: Baptist

A Senseless Life

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Nov 6, 2009

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A senseless life is a life without God.

Text: “So God created man in His own image; in the image of God He created him; male and female he created them” (Genesis 1:27). Since God created man in His own image, how come some people are living a senseless life? If we believe God created life and if we believe He did not create anything ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:1-5

Denomination: Christian Church

Don't Blame God

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Aug 27, 2009

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We all face temptation and we are solely responsibility for our actions.

Text: Let no one say when he is tempted, “I am tempted by God”; for God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does He Himself tempt anyone (James 1:13). What is temptation? Temptation is an enticement, an appeal, an attraction which tends to lead someone to commit an immoral or sinful act. Is there ...read more

Scripture: James 1:12-18

Denomination: Christian Church

We Are Not Alone Series

Contributed by Robert Fa’atoia-Collins on Sep 25, 2009

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Comfort in time of trouble

Psalm 23:4 Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me." Introduction King David is the best person to write such a psalm about the shepherd and sheep because He was a shepherd, practically ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:4

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Jesus Our Pastor Guides Us To Rebuke And To Live With Purpose!

Contributed by Doug Koehler on Mar 6, 2009

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We can see how quickly satan can attack. In a short time Peter went from confessing Jesus to rebuking Jesus. Jesus teaches us how we can be on guard against our wiley foe as well as how to live with purpose for Him.

(see also Mark 8:27-30) for context. Dear beloved in Christ... In our Gospel reading there is much to grab our attention as Jesus is in process of predicting his death and resurrection. We hear about how Jesus must suffer many things and that we are called to take up our cross and follow Jesus. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:31-38

Denomination: Lutheran

Pentecost Series

Contributed by Keith Andrews on May 17, 2008

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Pentecost Sunday

May 11, 2008 Pentecost (Red) All scriptures marked ESV: The Holy Bible : English standard version. 2001 (Ac 2:1-13). Wheaton: Standard Bible Society. Let Us Pray While I was in Kuwait, I watched several times in the DFAC the coverage of the Pope’s arrival to the US. This was Pope Benedict’s ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Self-Control Series

Contributed by Alan Mccann on Sep 12, 2008

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self-control - is at the heart of our faithful walk before God and people. We lose it in small ways which leads to bigger problems

Respectable Sins – Self-Control How often have you had someone say to you ‘He who is without sin cast the first stone?’ Or maybe you have someone say to you ‘Judge not lest you be judged?’ I reckon they must two verses which are most often taken out of their context and misapplied. The second ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 25:28

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Stewardship: The Devil Is In The Details

Contributed by Joe Harding on May 21, 2005

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WE ARE ACCOUNTABLE TO JESUS FOR ALL THE DETAILS OF OUR LIVES!

STEWARDSHIP: THE DEVIL IS IN THE DETAILS MATTHEW 25: 14-30 OCTOBER 3, 2004 INTRODUCTION: Fishman: Life’s details can be elusive Jane Fishman Savannah Morning News In one 10-hour period last month, on a Saturday, I attended a funeral for a 90-year-old woman, a baby shower for a sweet-tempered ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Baptist

Move Life From Whatever To Wherever

Contributed by Richard Burkey on Jun 7, 2005

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1 Peter is written to Christians who suffer for their faith, yet have discovered a living hope that overcomes the whatEver attitude of our day to the I will go wherever God takes me.

Move Life from Whatever to Wherever 1 Peter 1:3-9 (New International Version) 3Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, 4and into an inheritance ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-9

Denomination: Lutheran

Thank You

Contributed by Kl Burrus on Nov 19, 2007

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You may not have any money but you can have manners. You may be poor but you can be polite. Everybody ought to learn to say, “Thank you.”

1 Thessalonians 5:15-18 / Thank You 15See that none render evil for evil unto any man; but ever follow that which is good, both among yourselves, and to all men. 16Rejoice evermore. 17Pray without ceasing. 18In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:15-18

Denomination: Baptist

Focus On Praise & Worship Series

Contributed by Greg Carr on Mar 31, 2007

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We were created to worship God. By lifting Him up in praise and worship we are surrendering our whole self to Him. Praising and worshipping God means that we are expressing our love to Him. This should be done all the time, when we are alone and when we a

LET’S PRAY Father we ask for Your anointing on us today. Place Your anointing on me as Your messenger today. God move in our lives. Rip open the heavens and visit Your people today. Open our eyes so that we may see Your Word. Open our ears so that we may hear Your Word. Open our minds so that we ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

Demons

Contributed by Andy Almendarez on Dec 11, 2006

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The Bible not only teaches that the existence of the devil and demons are real. But, that they were once holy.

Demonic Possession The Bible not only teaches that the existence of the devil and demons are real. But, that they were once holy. However, they allowed their leader, Satan to lead them away from God. Their ultimate end will be eternal damnation when God judges the demons and Satan at the Great ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 20:10-15

Denomination: Holiness

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