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Spiritual Training (1 Corinthians 9:24-27)

Contributed by David Smith on Nov 16, 2007

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’I do not box as though beating the air’ - the little known fight career of St Paul! ...

Do you not know that in a race the runners all compete, but only one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may win it. (25) Athletes exercise self-control in all things; they do it to receive a perishable wreath, but we an imperishable one. (26) So I do not run aimlessly, nor do I box as ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Patience Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on May 27, 2021

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You will recognize them BY. THEIR. FRUITS.

August 08, 2020 We are a society in a hurry. We want what we want and we want it yesterday, so we have: • Microwaves – great invention to reduce cooking times, but now we tap our fingers because it’s not fast enough. • Highspeed internet • Highspeed rail • Instant messaging and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:16-20, Galatians 5:22-25

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

The Pure In Heart

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Jun 18, 2021

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As we continue in the Beatitudes we come to the Pure in Heart. Can a person be pure in heart while on this earth? Will ONLY the pure in heart see God and if so how can we come to the point where we have a pure heart?

The Pure In Heart Please stand with me as we go over our current memory Scripture: Matthew 5:6-8 “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be filled. Blessed are the merciful, for they shall be shown mercy. Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12, Genesis 6:5-9, Job 1:1-5, James 4:17, 2 Corinthians 13:5, Revelation 21:22-27 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene

Bewitched By Naturalism!

Contributed by John Gaston on Jan 14, 2019

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The Galatians, like the American church, were misled by the belief they could live as Christians through natural means; that being a Christian was something THEY could do in their own power! Paul protested that it was impossible!

BEWITCHED BY NATURALISM! Gal. 3:1-3 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. I heard about a high school teacher named Mark Jordan who was pulled over by the police for speeding right in front of the High School where he works. 2. The police officer came to his window and asked him for his driver’s license ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:1-3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Marks Of A Christian: Patience Series

Contributed by Dr. Robert Mckenzie on Mar 20, 2002

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Developing Patience in a chaotic world

Marks of a Christian: Patience James 1:4 The apostle Paul declared that he bore in his own body the marks of the Lord Jesus Christ. He was referring to the physical scars of persecution that he suffered because of his testimony of Christ. As Christians we also should bear certain identifying ...read more

Scripture: James 1:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Empty Tomb: A Place Of Faith Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jul 9, 2004

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The disciples were disillusioned and disoriented after the crucifixion.

I grew up in a family with four sisters and no brothers. There were a lot of downsides to this…which I won’t go into now. One upside, and maybe the only one, is that I had to have my own bedroom in the basement, along with my own bathroom. I loved to just go in my room and shut myself out from all ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Fearless Faith And What If . . . ?

Contributed by Colin Coombs on Oct 22, 2005

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Examples of Bible Characters who showed fearless faith - but what if they had not . . .

FEARLESS FAITH -- and What If . . . . . .? I. ABRAHAM: Believing the promise of many descendants; Genesis 12:7; The LORD appeared to Abram and said, "To your offspring I will give this land." Genesis 15:4-8 Then the word of the LORD came to him: "This man will not be your heir, but a son ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:24

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Character Of Gentleness Series

Contributed by Scott Bradford on Mar 20, 2007

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This is part of a sermon series on the fruits of the Spirit, namely the Character of a Christian: Gentleness.

(1) "A picture that will probably always be fixed in our minds from the Oklahoma City bombing is the picture of a fireman holding the body of a baby. We’ll never be able to forget it, will we? What is touching about that picture is the obvious gentleness with which that big, burly fireman is ...read more

Scripture: Titus 3:1-8

Denomination: United Methodist

The Challenge Of Faith Series

Contributed by Mike Quinn on Feb 6, 2006

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There is a difference between living by faith and being a risk taker. We are not all risk takers by nature, and not all risk takers are living by faith. How do we learn to step out in faith? I surrender all that I am to Christ, I invite godly people in

“The Amazing Race” The Challenge of Faith” Phil 2:14-30 Part five Intro: There is a difference between living by faith and being a risk taker. These are character differences. We are not all risk takers by nature. Not all risk takers are living by faith. How do we learn to step out in ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:14-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

This Is Just A Test

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Mar 10, 2005

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Pressure (tests are part of life) how we handle our tests determine whether we are promoted to the next level or not.

Joseph is a fruitful bough, even a fruitful bough by a well; whose branches run over the wall: 23 The archers have sorely grieved him, and shot at him, and hated him: 24 But his bow abode in strength, and the arms of his hands were made strong by the hands of the mighty God of Jacob; (from ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 49:22-26

Denomination: Pentecostal

"The Man Of God Who Lost His Religion"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Aug 4, 2003

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I love hearing people share their personal testimony. This message unveils the testimony of the Apostle Paul. Before he was saved, when he got saved, and since he got saved.

“THE MAN OF GOD WHO LOST HIS RELIGION” “THE PERSONAL TESTIMONY OF THE APOSTLE PAUL” Before Paul was saved… Religion 1. He was trusting in religious ceremony. “circumcised” He had been circumcised. Many people are trusting in their infant baptism or some other ceremony performed by their ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Tyranny Of Mine Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Oct 9, 2011

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We claim our kingdoms and possessions and call them "mine." God lays claim to all and calls us to acknowledge it as his.

Matthew 21:33-46 "The Tyranny of Mine" INTRODUCTION Two friends were walking in the forest one day when suddenly they stumbled upon a large grizzly bear who decided that they looked like a good snack. The two started running away when all of a sudden one of them stopped. The other said, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:33-46

Denomination: Lutheran

The Coming Of Christ Brings Me Love

Contributed by Jim Erwin on Dec 29, 2010

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The coming of Christ brings me love to share this Christmas season.

The Coming of Christ Brings Me Love John 1:35-42 CHRISTMAS TOP TEN QUIZ SLIDE 1: Introduction SLIDE 2: Series of Advent SLIDE 3: Christmas Traditions Q1: What are some traditions you have at Christmas? Christmas is really about Jesus Christ. While there are many other celebrations during this ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-42

Denomination: Baptist

Is There A Barabbas In The House?

Contributed by Craig Benner on Mar 27, 2013

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Thank God for Jesus. He graciously took my place on the tree of Calvary. I am no different than Barabbas. I deserved to die, but Jesus took my place.

Mark 15:1-15 Is there a Barabbas in the house? If we are honest, our hand would be high in the air. IL.: An overly ambitous attorney made a phone call to the governor in the middle of the night. He insisted to speak to him about an urgent matter. Finally, the governor agreed. "What is it?" ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:1-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Help Us Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Aug 21, 2008

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A call to wake up, get up, show up, and help.

HELP US Jonah 1:6 * For years we have sung the hymn – “Send the Light”. The second verse begins with these words, “We have heard the Macedonian’s call today” and for years I didn’t know what that was or where it was found. Let me read Acts 16:9 for us. (READ) Come and HELP us. What a request. ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:6

Denomination: Baptist

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