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The Life That Now Is

Contributed by Joe Overholt on Nov 11, 2006

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God has provided for us, both in heaven, and the life that now is.

The Life That Now Is! Foundational Text: 1 Timothy 4:7-8, 15 But refuse profane and old wives’ fables, and exercise thyself rather unto godliness. (8) For bodily exercise profiteth little: but godliness is profitable unto all things, having promise of the life that now is, and of that which is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:7-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

In The Still Of The Night

Contributed by Lee Henry on Nov 15, 2006

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The story of the encounter of the shepherds with the angel at the time of Jesus’ birth and how they reacted.

In The Still of the Night Luke 2:8-20 Introduction: In the movies if the director wants to produce a dramatic effect, many times he will have the event happen at night. It seems that in the movies, the monsters (remember Jurassic Park?), criminals, and enemies always attack at night. Likewise ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Pushing Past The Pain

Contributed by Scott Bradford on Jan 14, 2007

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This sermon deals with pushing past the pain caused by tragic events, such as the death of a loved one.

Opening story: A little boy was seen digging in his yard by a neighbor. The neighbor approached and inquired what the young man was doing. “I’m burying my goldfish and having a funeral for it”. ‘O, I’m sorry,’ said the neighbor who continued: “That’s an awfully big hole for a goldfish, isn’t it?’ ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 12:11-24, 2 Samuel 12:11-12

Denomination: United Methodist

You're What?!?: Mary's Unexpected Pregnancy

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Dec 9, 2003

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Life’s unexpected curves don’t have to be catostrophic for a Christian.

You’re What?!?: Mary’s Unexpected Pregnancy Luke 1:26-38 (Key verses 28, 34, 38) December 7, 2003 FBC, Chester, Illinois Mike Fogerson, Speaker According to the Alaska Department of Fish and Game, while both male and female reindeer grow antlers in the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Baptist

Coming To The End Of Yourself Series

Contributed by Thomas Black on Sep 6, 2006

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God will do whatever he must to make the vessel of his grace prepared to receive his grace.

Read Psalm 34 to start the service Read Genesis Chapter 32. This is a story about coming to the end of yourself - so that God is finally free to work. It’s also a story about reconciliation. As a man, Jacob was still quite self sufficient, and he still retained much of the old nature in his life. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:1-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Truth And Consequences

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Mar 30, 2003

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Our attitude in giving is more important than the amount. If we’re giving out of pride, to impress others, God isn’t impressed.

“Truth and Consequences” (Ananias & Sapphira) Acts 5:1-11 Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts (Stewardship Sunday) Have you ever kept a gift that you intended to give away? You maybe had second thoughts and said to yourself, “Hey, this is pretty good; I ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:1-11

Denomination: Congregational

Walking With God In Wisdom Series

Contributed by David Ward on Jun 11, 2005

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BIG IDEA: Walking with God means walking His way, for His pleasure, by His power.

“Walking With God in Wisdom” James 3:13—4:10 INTRODUCTION: One theme that runs throughout the Star Wars movies is the temptation to give in to the Dark Side of the Force. The Dark Side is seductive, for it appeals to our desires. The Good Side involves self-denial, discipline, sacrifice. The ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13, Acts 22:14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Tithing And Giving

Contributed by Francisco De Jesus on Jun 15, 2005

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A Biblical and historical look about Tithing and Christian Giving

Tithing and giving Intro: Reason why, we are “allergic to preach giving in the Church, in comparison to Prosperity preachers, Ex. El shadai, The church of Kiboloy, ect, El shadai sells, handkerchief, mineral water, candles, with blessings, to bless you, Kiboloy says it is the seed for your ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Davinci Code: Who Do You Say I Am? Series

Contributed by Lynn Malone on May 23, 2006

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An answer to Dan Brown’s claim about the divinity of Jesus Christ in "The DaVinci Code."

Cracking the da Vinci Code: Who Do You Say That I Am? Matthew 16:13-20 Forty million people. That’s the number of copies of Dan Brown’s The Da Vinci Code that have been sold since its publication in 2003. That’s a lot of books. And now, two Academy Award winning celebrities, Tom Hanks and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: Methodist

Selective Memory

Contributed by Tim Adour on Jan 10, 2006

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The children of Israel forgot about the pain of Egypt and wanted to return for leeks and onions. God’s people often have Selective Memory.

SELECTIVE MEMORY NUMBERS 11:4-5 11/27/05 THE HUMAN BRAIN IS A FASCINATING THING. IT CAN BE USED TO CREATE BEAUTIFUL ART. IT CAN BE USED TO INVENT THE MOST SOPHISTICATED TECHNOLOGY. IT CAN BE USED TO SOLVE THE MOST COMPLEX PROBLEMS. HOWEVER, IT CAN ALSO BE THE MOST IGNORANT, LAME BRAINED, ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 11:4-5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Death From Gods Perspective

Contributed by Christopher Nerreau on Jan 27, 2005

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Most of us have experienced death from a human perspective, but I wonder how many of us have considered death from God’s perspective? This is what we are going to do in this sermon...

“Death From God’s Perspective” Illustration: • Ask if anyone is familiar with D.L. Moody (Northfield Ma. An evangelist of the 19th century) • Thursday, December 21, 1899, after cutting short a Kansas City preaching engagement and returning home in ill health, D. L. Moody told his family, "I’m ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-15

Denomination: Orthodox

Envy Is Not Pretty Series

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Feb 9, 2005

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Envy is an emotion that refuses to recognize the goodness of God. Envy is telling God that God could have done a better job with us.

Envy is Not Pretty I Samuel 18:6-9 February 9, 2005 Ash Wednesday I love music. All kinds of music. If you look through my CD collection, you will find Contemporary Christian, Country, Classic Rock, Opera, Broadway Show Tunes, and Classical. I like Willie Nelson, George Strait, The Beatles, Bon ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 18:6-9

Denomination: Methodist

The Danger Of A Lukewarm Heart Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Dec 13, 2004

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King Amaziah shows a lukewarm heart will become a cool heart and then stone cold.

THE DANGER OF A LUKEWARM HEART The example of Amaziah II Chronicles 25 CHCC: 11-02-03 INTRODUCTION: Most of us are used to the typical American greeting, “How are you doing?” We answer “Fine, and how are you?” automatically … pretty much without thinking. I know of a Bible College ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 25:1-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"The Hazards Of Holding On To Sin"

Contributed by Linda Hull on May 30, 2004

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Thesis: Sin blocks fellowship with our Lord. Sin hinders our prayers and praises. Sin destroys lives.

Word Count: 1424 THE HAZARDS OF HOLDING ON TO SIN Thesis: Sin blocks fellowship with our Lord. Sin hinders our prayers and praises. Sin destroys lives. Text: Romans 1:18-32 Opening: Every person in this room has a story to tell about how sin has affected their life or the life of someone ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18-32

Denomination: Baptist

A Reprobate Mind

Contributed by Richard Mcnair on Nov 4, 2004

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Homosexuality is the result of a twisted mind the Bible calls a Reprobate Mind.

ILL>> Ignorance is bliss! Maybe I should say innocence is bliss. A world of rich possibilities and dreams carry many young people from high school graduation to attend college and eventually a career. These innocent minds leave home and if they aren’t already, they are seduced into allowing ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18-32

Denomination: Baptist

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