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Victory!

Contributed by Chris Talton on Oct 27, 2003

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Tragedy can be turned into triumph.

Sept. 21, 2003 Esther 9 “Victory!” INTRODUCTION A little town in Alabama turned a tragedy into a triumph. “The major livelihood of the town was raising cotton. One year, just as it appeared that there would be a bumper crop, the boll weevil invaded, devastated the crop, and ...read more

Scripture: Esther 9:1-32

Denomination: Baptist

Developing A Biblical Mindset

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Nov 1, 2003

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A message encouraging Christians to be people who live with the Bible as their foundation rather than the philosophies of the world

Developing a Biblical Mindset Colossians 2:8 November 2, 2003 Introduction This is the third message on living a life characterized by the peace of God. In the first message I gave six strategies to living in the peace of God. Last week we talked about the fact that God is in control, no ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:8

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Restrainer Revealed

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Apr 19, 2002

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Who is the restrainer mentioned by Paul in 2nd Thess. Is it the Holy Spirit? The Church? Or none of the above?

II Thess 2:1-9 1 Now, brethren, concerning the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ and our gathering together to Him, we ask you, 2 not to be soon shaken in mind or troubled, either by spirit or by word or by letter, as if from us, as though the day of Christ had come. 3 Let no one deceive you by any ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:1-9, Daniel 10:12-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What Am I Going To Wear To Church? Series

Contributed by David Gauthier on Jun 18, 2001

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What we "wear" communicates what we believe.

Are any of you ladies like my wife? Looking through her closet saying, “What am I going to wear?” Sometimes it’s funny just watching her mix and match blouses with skirts, then the shoes… Then when I think we’re all ready to go, she comes out wearing something completely different than what she ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:9-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Getting Ready For A Pentecostal Experience Series

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Dec 8, 2000

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Following the Instructions of Jesus as they await the dawning of a Christian Pentecost

As we begin this fourth lesson in Acts, we have now moved past Dr. Luke’s introduction and into the beginning of the early church. We have seen the importance of the resurrection in the redemptive history of the church. We have read how Jesus appeared to ver 500 of His followers following ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:12-26

Denomination: Pentecostal

Unexpected Converts

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Dec 26, 2000

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Grace. Those most people thought were least likely to become God’s people are the ones who come to Christ; while the ones often thought to be most likely became his enemies.

Two of the surprises that we come across as we read the New Testament are the people who become close to Jesus, and the people who are alienated from Jesus. It is surprising because it is exactly the opposite of what we would expect to find. We would expect Jesus to be close to the religious folk ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:1-17

Denomination: Methodist

Broken Cisterns

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Dec 30, 2000

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We are all thirsty, but some are digging their own cisterns while others are drinking from the Spring of Living Water.

When our girls were young, we moved to a new church with an old parsonage in the country. Shortly after moving in I noticed a large metal plate on the floor of the aging double-car garage. Being the naturally curious person I am, I took the screws out of the plate and slid it to the side. It ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 2:1-13

Denomination: Methodist

This Is A Test

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Dec 31, 2000

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God makes a promise to us and then watches for obedience. He waits to grant the eventual blessing so that we might grow.

Back in 1997, USA Today reported that the Department of Transportation had set aside $200 million for research and testing of an Automated Highway System. The idea is that engineers could relieve traffic congestion with a new “super cruise control” built into our highways. In cities facing heavy ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 16:1-18

Denomination: Methodist

Getting Out Of The Box Series

Contributed by Jim Kane on Nov 3, 2001

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The purpose of outreach is to take the God of the church into the community.

(To the reader – this sermon was begun while I was inside an appliance box.) The theme of the most recent issue of YMI Update, our national youth ministry leadership newsletter, was "Out of the Box." Included in this particular issue were several stories about congregational youth ministries who ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12, Acts 2:47

Denomination: Church Of God

Power's Seduction Series

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Mar 12, 2002

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Easter reflection series: Jesus had power to subdue his enemies who came for him, why did He refuse to act with power and how we can respond with His life when power seduces us

Power’s Seduction Easter Reflection Series Mark 15:1-32 A. The Fallacy of Power Ever seen an abacus? U know those centipede-like things with wooden beads in rows. It’s a Chinese adding machine, calculator and PC even before the PC was invented. Still in use today in Asia, and perhaps u may ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:1-32

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Be There Part 2 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Apr 10, 2001

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We need to Be There for our families because it is the greatest God given job we have and if we are not there then we are nowhere.

Be There or Be nowhere- Part 2 Thesis: We need to Be There for our families because it is the greatest God given job we have and if we are not there then we are nowhere. Text: I Timothy 5:8 “If anyone does not provide for his relatives, and especially for his immediate family, he has denied the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 5:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Would Love To Serve Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on May 15, 2002

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We are to lovingly serve others.

I WOULD LOVE TO SERVE! Galatians 5:13-15 S: Service Th: Grace-Full Living Pr: WE ARE TO LOVINGLY SERVE OTHERS. ?: Why? KW: Reason TS: We will find in Galatians 5:13-15, three reasons why we are to lovingly serve others. The _____ reason we lovingly serve others is because it… I. OPPOSES ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:13-15

Denomination: Baptist

Money Talks

Contributed by Ted Sutherland on Mar 18, 2001

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"If money talks," said a popular comedian, "all it ever says to me is good-bye"

"If money talks," said a popular comedian, "all it ever says to me is good-bye" There are several miscellaneous matters in this last chapter, but the key thought seems to be that of the second coming of Christ (vv. 7-9). When Christians honestly look for the return of Christ, the evidences of ...read more

Scripture: James 5:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Defeating Discouragement Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Oct 10, 2001

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This sermon was part of a series I preached on Nehemiah’s one holy passion, the glory of God.

One Holy Passion Nehemiah 4 March 11, 2001 “Defeating Discouragement” “The Bible tells us to love our neighbors and to love our enemies,” said G.K. Chesterton, “probably because they are generally the same people!” In the case of the Jews rebuilding the wall of Jerusalem, this was certainly ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:1-23

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Taming The Tongue Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 17, 2001

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The tongue has done more destruction to our society than terrorist’s attacks. It has been one of the most powerful forces stopping revival from happening in this nation.

The seven keys to revival – Sermon 2 – Key 2 “Taming the tongue” Opening Scripture text Isaiah 30:25-26 25In the day of great slaughter, when the towers fall, streams of water will flow on every high mountain and every lofty hill. 26The moon will shine like the sun, and the sunlight will be seven ...read more

Scripture: James 1:26, James 3:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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