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The Church's One Foundation Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 25, 2007

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Prayer Warrriors, Pt. 6

THE CHURCH’S ONE FOUNDATION (JOHN 17:1-26) Several years ago Newsweek commissioned a survey of adults nationwide to examine people’s prayer beliefs and habits. 751 adults responded. Surprisingly, a high 87% of those surveyed believe that God answers prayers. 54% say they pray on a daily basis - 25% ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-26

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Humanity's Greatest Folly - God's Great Gift Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Feb 8, 2009

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Do you know what are human’s three great faults? It leads us to know why we can never reach God ourselves. But we also see in chapter three how God does what we cannot.

There are three great faults in humanity—three great reasons why we have such a hard time as a race accepting the good news of Jesus Christ. Those reasons are that we are self sufficient, self justifying, and self focused. Self sufficient means we can do it ourselves, we can create goodness, we can ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:1-31

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

So You Call Yourself A Pastor 4 Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Feb 25, 2009

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Exposition of the last part of Paul’s charge to the Ephesian elders

Text: Acts 20:32-38, Title: So You Call Yourself a Pastor 4, Date/Place: NRBC, 2/22/09, AM A. Opening illustration: Karl Marx, died in 1883 with these last words… “Go on, get out - last words are for fools who haven’t said enough.” Thomas à Becket, Archbishop of Canterbury, d.1170 “I am ready to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:32-38

Denomination: Baptist

#1 Light The Lamp Of Hope! Series

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 22, 2007

based on 5 ratings

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I HAVE A KEROSENE LAMP, I PRETEND THE ELECTRICITY IS OFF, I NEED LIGHT. I HAVE A KEROSENE LAMP FULL OF KEROSENE --- BUT I NEED A MATCH TO LIGHT THE WICK. I STRIKE THE MATCH, LIGHT THE LAMP, AND SEE WE HAVE LIGHT. THE DARKER THE NIGHT --- THE GREATER THE

#1 LIGHT THE LAMP OF HOPE! Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com This is part one of two parts. Psalm 119:105 Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path. I. I HAVE A KEROSENE LAMP, I PRETEND THE ELECTRICITY IS OFF, I NEED LIGHT. I HAVE A KEROSENE LAMP FULL OF KEROSENE --- BUT ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:105

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Drifting Away From God

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Oct 19, 2008

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We drift away from God when we began to doubt God’s good intentions and believe that we need something more to be happy.

[I’ve taken some pointers in this sermon from Chapter 5 ’Drifting Away from God’ in Joseph Stowell’s book RADICAL RELIANCE.] You see, God did not hide from us. Man was the first to hide from God. • Man did not seek God. It was God who first sought man out. DRIFTING AWAY Tom cannot swim but ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Give Thanks!

Contributed by Davon Huss on Nov 24, 2008

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A sermon for Thanksgiving (outline and several thoughts from an article by Nancy Tester in Pray Magazine)

Sermon for 11/23/2008 HoHum: Ephesians 5:20- always giving thanks to God the Father for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. 1 Thessalonians 5:18- give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. WBTU: A. Yes, but is God ever going to help us with ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Building An Expressway To God

Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Jun 15, 2009

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There is good news for those how feel far away from God right now. Preparing for the coming of Christ through repentance. Second Sunday in Advent, year B.

[Preview the Isaiah reading with a description of what Isaiah is writing to. Isaiah wrote hundreds of years before Jesus at a time when his people, God’s people, were threatened by destruction from a foreign nation. God saved them, but the warning from Isaiah and other prophets of that time was ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

Let Us Not Forget

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jun 28, 2009

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Taking principles from the prodigal son and comparing them to our nation, we can see that our nation’s culture has been taken for granted.

Let Us Not Forget Luke 15:11-24 * The story of the “Prodigal Son” has reached legendary status. Almost every person (believer or unbeliever) can give a general storyline. Let’s see if we can simplify it. A man had two sons. The older one was a hard working boy who understood and accepted ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24

Denomination: Baptist

From Murder To Mercy

Contributed by J Donald on Aug 17, 2009

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Sin pervades our lives as a feature of being human. The good news of the gospel is grace in the perfect divine providence, so that sin is not an highway to death.

From Murder to Mercy! Psalm 51:1-3, 12 9Have mercy on me, O God, according to your unfailing love; according to your great compassion blot out my transgressions. Wash away all my iniquity and cleanse me from my sin. Do not cast me from your presence or take your Holy Spirit from me. Restore ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

God Of The Shakedown

Contributed by Chad Garrison on Aug 3, 2009

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We will all encounter struggle and pain in our lives, but God is still GOD in these things, and will use them for growth in you and ultimately His glory!

God of the Shakedown 1 Kings 19 We’ve all had moments where the world seems to fall down around us don’t we? Some of us may be walking through a season like this right now. I want to thank Geri for her message last week again on the victory that we have in our savior. But why is it that as soon as ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:8-18

Denomination: Foursquare

07 The Valley Of Depression Series

Contributed by Darren Rogers on Mar 22, 2009

based on 12 ratings

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Where do you turn too at times of depression? There is only one place to go - to the Lord

The Valley of Depression – 22nd March 2009 am David has spent his fair share of time in Valleys – Valley of Elah (Oak) fought Goliath (1 Sam 17). Valley of Rephaim (Giants) fought Philistines (2 Samuel 5:18). Valley of Salt fought the Syrians (2 Samuel 8:13) He walked through the Valley of Shadows ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 143:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Storm He Sees

Contributed by Bruce Ferris on Aug 18, 2005

based on 24 ratings

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Regardless of the storm, you need to know something about the Lord: “The Storm He Sees.”

“The Storm He Sees” In Florida we know about the devastation of storms – hurricanes, tornadoes, flash flooding – you name it – we have experienced it. With Charley, Frances, Ivan, Jeanne hitting the Florida coast last year and Dennis this year we have become more than aware of the destruction, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:25-33

Denomination: Baptist

Sarah Laughed

Contributed by William Hayes on Apr 26, 2006

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A meditation on Biblical themes joined by the word laughter.

I had a terrible thing happen a few weeks ago when I was taking a service in a wee church (that shall remain nameless) in the country. I had got to that stage in the service where I was leading people in the prayers of confession and as I was just about to finish a particularly sombre bit about ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:1-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How To Defeat Indecision Series

Contributed by W F on Aug 22, 2006

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How to defeat the giant of indecision.

Key verse: Elijah went before the people and said, "How long will you waver between two opinions? If the LORD is God, follow him; but if Baal is God, follow him." But the people said nothing (1 Kings 18:21). INTRODUCTION Choice plays a big part in our lives. For instance, we can get anything we ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:17-40

Denomination: *other

The Battle Of The Church Series

Contributed by Kerry Bauman on Aug 25, 2006

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This sermon looks at our adversary, armor and activity in spiritual warfare

Preaching Series: The Tie That Binds The Battle of the Church Text: Ephesians 6:10-20 Introduction: True story....A Christian leader was traveling recently by plane. He noticed that the man sitting two seats over was thumbing through some little cards and moving his lips. The man looked to be in ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

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