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God's Presence - Seeking God For Himself.

Contributed by Hannah Pinkstone on Dec 13, 2002

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God wants us to spend time with him. But do we want to spend time with him? How can we? why should we? Do we come to God on his terms or ours?

I once told a friend that all I wanted was to be happy in God’s presence. And I guess what I’m saying this morning is as a result of the reply I received. Because I was reminded, that I shouldn’t seek God for my own happiness, I should seek him for himself. Seeking God for himself. (But what ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:5, Hebrews 10:10-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Approaching God" Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Nov 21, 2003

based on 34 ratings

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How do we go about coming into His presence with thanksgiving?

Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches November 23, 2003 Thanksgiving Sermon “Approaching God” Psalm 95 Introduction: It is not always easy to approach God. Often our lifestyles have become so crowded with other priorities that we can’t seem to get around to thinking about God and how He wants to be ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 95:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

Perils Of Pride

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Dec 9, 2003

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The danger of pride in our life

“Perils of Pride” Ezekiel 28 Intro: Who are our heroes? Whether it be John Wayne or Billy Graham or zzzzz, normally they are ones who have distinguished themselves by doing great things. But there is often a temptation to those who excel. It is called pride. Now I’m sure that no one here ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 28:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Quick Bring Me Another Jug!

Contributed by Dana Visneskie on Mar 24, 2004

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There’s a few points I would like us to see, to help us understand that our God is a God of Abundance. Showing the significance of oil I draw some points to help us understand how God showers blessings onto His children.

Title: Quick Bring Me Another Jug! Text: II Kings 4:1-7 Read Text!!! Pray!!! Introduction: The story is told of two old friends bumping into one another on the street one day. One of them looked forlorn, almost on the verge of tears. His friend asked, "What has the world done to you, my old ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Mission: Impossible Grace

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Sep 24, 2001

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Encouragement to encounter Christ’s grace and to go forth in His mission

MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE GRACE Matt.9:9-13 By Andrew Chan, Senior Pastor, PBC Sept.23, 2001 PM Contemporary Service The old saying goes "truth is stranger than fiction." And, there are many stories in our newspapers and on television that bear out that statement. Some of my favorite examples are "dumb ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:9-13

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Defining The Vision

Contributed by Todd Randolph on Oct 12, 2001

based on 48 ratings

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Defining the Vision that God has given you both Personally and Corporately as His Church.

Jimmy Johnson what he told his players before leading the Dallas Cowboys onto the field for the 1993 Super Bowl. "I told them that if I laid a two-by-four across the floor, everybody there would walk across it and not fall, because our focus would be on walking the length of that board. But if I ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Divide Of The Cross

Contributed by Davon Huss on Apr 23, 2001

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An Easter sermon from Romans 6

Sermon for 4/15/2001 The Divide of the Cross Romans 6:1-11 Introduction: Missionaries, who serve in lands with other religions like Buddhism or Hinduism or Muslim, know the importance of baptism. To retain converts there must be a public baptism. Just to pray in private is not enough. Must be a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Mothers, Hands And Nails

Contributed by Andrew Chan on May 17, 2001

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Reflection on how God loves us with the imagery of mothers, hands and nails.

Sermon Notes on “Mothers, Hands and Nails” Mother’s Day 2001 Pilgrim Baptist Church, Vancouver, BC Sing, O heavens! Be joyful, O earth! And break out in singing, O mountains! For the LORD has comforted His people, And will have mercy on His afflicted. But Zion said, “The LORD has forsaken me, And ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 49:13-16

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Prayer: Caring For Self Series

Contributed by Dana Chau on May 25, 2004

based on 39 ratings

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Discover how Jesus intended prayer to care for the believer.

This morning we continue with our new series on the topic of prayer. We already looked at the first half of the model prayer Jesus taught to His disciples, calling us to get to know God. And we saw that we can best get to know God through approaching God as our Heaven Father, adoring God above ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:11-13

Denomination: *other

A Promise Is A Promise

Contributed by David Richardson on May 28, 2004

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There is no limit to God, and there is no reason for Him to break any promise that He has made to you. He is there rain or shine, in the good times and the bad. He is ready to help you in those promises you have made to Him

--A Promise is a Promise!-- I. Introduction Opening Scripture Reading Psalm 105:39 He spread out a cloud as a covering, and a fire to give light at night. 40 They asked, and he brought them quail and satisfied them with the bread of heaven. 41 He opened the rock, and water gushed out; like a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 27:1-46

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

No Such Thing As A "God-Failure"

Contributed by Don Schultz on Jul 15, 2003

based on 78 ratings

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Sometimes it looks like God has failed. But he never fails. His compassions are new every morning.

LAMENTATIONS 3:22-33 “NO SUCH THING AS A ‘GOD-FAILURE’” Not this past week, but the week before, there were power-failures all over the area, because of all of the storms. I’m sure you know the signs of a power failure: The lights don’t work. The air conditioner doesn’t work. The ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 3:22-33

Denomination: Lutheran

Justice Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jun 20, 2006

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Fourth in an eight part series on the attributes of God.

Opening Illustration: 9/11 Why do bad things happen to good people? Why do good things happen to bad people? Dictionary: 1) the quality of being righteous 2) impartiality; fairness 3) reward or penalty as deserved; just desserts A.W. Tozer: Justice embodies the idea of moral equity, and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:25

Denomination: Baptist

Getting Out Of Debt For Good Series

Contributed by Don Jaques on Sep 13, 2005

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All people can be freed from the disease of materialism by replacing love of money with Godly contentment.

MAIN IDEAS: All people can be freed from the disease of materialism by replacing love of money with Godly contentment. 1. The average American is addicted to spending. Did You Know… • BusinessWeek says that total household debt in the US was more than 100% of our disposable annual income ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:9-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Keys To Effective Evangelism Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 15, 2006

based on 24 ratings

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There are three things Pauls gives to us in the passage that will help us to be more effective soul-winners.

INTRODUCTION • I want you to take a look in your bulletin for a moment. • I would like for you to look on the inside cover if you would. • On the inside cover you will find a purpose statement. This statement summarizes why we are here as a church. • When you look at the statement, it really ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:2-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Hidden World Of Service

Contributed by Michael Trask on Sep 25, 2006

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The contrast couldn’t be more stark. Jesus describes his ultimate act of service while the disciples argue over which of them will be the greatest! This sermon stealthily plunges the listener into this contrast; then pulls them out on the right side.

My dear friends in Christ, I want to tell you about something that I didn’t really begin to figure out until I was about 24. Many of you figured it out long before you reached that age; some of you have not figured it out yet. But when someone finally does learn it, and it begins to sink ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:30-37

Denomination: Lutheran

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