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A Return To Civility: Intro Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jun 23, 2024

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I noticed that as a society we've seemed to have lost our Civility, we no longer show one another respect. Could that be because we've lost our common morality? This is a new look at the 10 Commandments

Earlier this year I was struck by how uncivil our society has become. I can’t remember if it was a personal encounter with someone or something I saw on the news or read on social media. But I do remember thinking: Why can’t we just be civil to each other, what can’t we just be nice? It seems that ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-17

Denomination: Wesleyan

Diversions And Distractions: Tools Used Against Us

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Feb 9, 2024

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This message is about two of Satan's most successful tactics used against the Church- Diversions and Distractions. His goal is to divert us from the path God has us on or get us so disttacted that we become ineffectual as Christians.

Diversions and Distractions: Tools Used Against Us Scripture: Second Corinthians 2:10-11; Joshua 9:3-14; Deuteronomy 20:10-11 The title of my message this morning is “Diversions and Distractions: Tools Used Against Us.” Paul wrote the following to the Christians in Corinth, “(10) Now whom you ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:10-11, Joshua 9:3-14, Deuteronomy 20:10-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Paul Might Have Practiced Contextualization In A Cross-Cultural Ministr

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 25, 2001

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HOW PAUL MIGHT HAVE PRACTICED CONTEXTUALIZATION IN A CROSS-CULTURAL MINISTRY

HOW PAUL MIGHT HAVE PRACTICED CONTEXTUALIZATION IN A CROSS-CULTURAL MINISTRY Introduction - Paul believed in the POWER of the gospel to transform lives. Yet he also appreciated the COMPLEXITY of this process. He resisted any attempts to submit to the indoctrination process of Pharisaicalism. He ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:8-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Witness Of A Healthy Church

Contributed by Tony Miano on Nov 20, 2000

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The young church plant in Thessalonica serves as a good example for what the witness of a healthy church looks like.

The Witness of a Healthy Church I Thessalonians 1:8-10 Introduction: This morning’s message is the last in a three-part series in which we’ve looked at the characteristics of a healthy church. We’ve been looking at the young church in Thessalonica, which the apostle Paul planted almost two ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:8-10

Denomination: *other

The Rise And Revelvancy Of Christian Apologetics

Contributed by Alex Mcfarland on Jun 28, 2006

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“We already know that we’re not supposed to take drugs, have sex, or drop out of school. Sometimes adults think we’re just a bunch of goofballs, only interested in pizza and concerts. But kids in our youth group really do want to learn all about Chris

The September morning air felt cold as I walked from my car toward the flagpole. Across the school property in front of me, I was encouraged by the large gathering of students that I could see in front of the building. “Wow… a pretty impressive group at this hour,” I thought as I glanced at my ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Sting Of Hornets

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Apr 30, 2002

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Hornets are a tool of God to help rid us of "secret sins."

THE STING OF HORNETS Deut: 7:20-23 Moreover the LORD thy God will send the hornet among them, until they that are left, and hide themselves from thee, be destroyed. Thou shalt not be affrighted at them: for the LORD thy God is among you, a mighty God and terrible. And the LORD thy God will put out ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 7:20-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

Beware Of Wolves

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Mar 16, 2002

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Refuting the false doctrines creeping up in many churches

Adapted from the book Christianity in Crisis by Hank Hannegraff. In out text Jesus warned His listeners about false teachers and just as in His day, there are many who claim the Name of Christ and yet teach and preach lies. One of these groups is what many call the Word of Faith ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:15-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Do You Hear What He Heard?

Contributed by Jason Zahn on Dec 27, 2001

based on 27 ratings

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The truth about the meaning and joy of Christmas rings out loud and clear in Paul’s opening remarks to the Roman Christians.

It brought an out of control party animal named Augustine to faith in Christ, and Augustine went on to become one of the most prolific and influential Christian thinkers of his generation. It sparked the Reformation, as a monk named Martin Luther discovered in it that the righteousness God ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1-7

Denomination: Lutheran

What Is The Truth?

Contributed by John Nadasi on Mar 21, 2003

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This sermon is written during the first week of the second war with Iraq. Our nation and the world is deeply divided over the facts of why this conflict is here. I maintain that truth is eternal and the truth behind this conflict will emerge with time.

John 2:13-22 Paonia United Methodist Church March 23, 2002 Folks, let me start off by being as transparent as possible with you. I have really struggled with what to say to you today. I have struggled because I believe that the church has to be Relevant to the world outside… And right now, ...read more

Scripture: John 2:13-25

Denomination: Methodist

Faith On Fire

Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Sep 26, 2002

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having faith requires a personal relationship with God through devotions and worship, following the life of Christ and practicing using your faith

I tell you the truth if you have faith as small as a mustard seed you can say to this mountain Move from here to there and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you. Matt 17:20-21 Do you have faith as small as a mustard seed? I do not see any mountains around here for if you have ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:1-30, Matthew 17:20-21, Matthew 17:17-20

Denomination: United Methodist

The 2nd Gc Series

Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Mar 13, 2004

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This sermon is about the Great Commandment.

Recently Major League Baseball polled fans to see what they thought was the most memorable moment in baseball history. Was it Bobby Thompson’s “shot heard ‘round the world”? Was it Cal Ripkin’s consecutive games streak? Was it Nolan Ryan’s 7th no hitter when he was well past the age of 40? ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:34-40

Denomination: Wesleyan

Making A Covenant Marriage Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Aug 6, 2003

based on 158 ratings

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Our marriages are covenants with our spouses.

Making A Masterpiece Marriage Series Making a Covenant Marriage (1 of 3) February 2, 2003 * FBC, Chester, IL Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: (After the PowerPoint presentation has ended) A In the Bible, a very unique ceremony took place when a man and a women got married. a The fathers of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:9-21

Denomination: Baptist

Outbreak

Contributed by Todd Bishop on Jun 12, 2002

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To promote a heart for evangelism in the youth of our churches.

OUTBREAK Masterpiece Student Outreach ~ Student Service ~ Wednesday, June 6, 2002 OPENING ILLUSTRATION NICOLE ALAIMO - "Hi! I am Nicole Alaimo from ABC News. It is a saturday night and I am right now in Valley Stream, NY. This quit urban village has been infected by an OUTBREAK. Officials are ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:24, Acts 6:7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Tale Of Two Churches Part I Series

Contributed by David Thrower on Feb 11, 2005

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There is a coming conflict that will boil down to two religions - one right and one wrong. Which will you be part of?

Much has been written about the socio-political situation at the time of the end, but we need to study more what will take place in the religious realm at those times. Common sense tells us that the closing hours of the age are about a conflict - Satan is seeking to usurp God’s place so that he ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 17:4-9

Denomination: Orthodox

Bought And Paid For Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Feb 5, 2007

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Fifth in a series taken from Ephesians 1, this series delves into the riches that we know through our relationship with Christ.

Well…he’s back. Exactly thirty years after we first learned the name Apollo Creed, thirty years after we first heard the strains of “Gonna Fly Now”, thirty years after we first heard him cry, “Adrienne”, and sixteen years after we last saw him on the silver screen, this Christmas, Rocky Balboa is ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:7

Denomination: Evangelical Free

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