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The Sound Of The Church

Contributed by Riaan De Villiers on Oct 17, 2003

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The glory of God carries a sound and that sound has a message. The church must have a different sound than the world. What is the sound and message of the Church of God?

1 Corinthians 14:7 – 8 1 Samuel 4:1 – 11; 7:2 – 11 I believe that everyone here will agree that every sound carries some sort of message. For instance, if your teenage child slams the door of his/her room, it carries the message of someone that is angry. Or, if you asked your children to wash the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:7-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Watch For Jesus' Return

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Nov 29, 2004

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ADVENT 1(ILCW-B) - Watch for Jesus’ return -- the hour and time is unknown but we are to be prepared.

WATCH FOR JESUS’ RETURN (Outline) MARK 13:32-37 – November 28, 2004 – Advent 1 32"No one knows about that day or hour, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father. 33Be on guard! Be alert! You do not know when that time will come. 34It’s like a man going away: He leaves his ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:32-37

Denomination: Lutheran

Martha Stewart's Trading Tips Series

Contributed by E. Venn on Feb 1, 2004

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Having God as Owner, it’s a good thing! Analogy: Even with all the pressures facing Martha Stewart, her chow chow dogs do not worry! We can trust God as our "owner"! Tip #1: I am Entrusted, but not Owner Tip #2: Exchange Your Concerns for His Care

What do you think is on Martha Stewart’s Worry List? Can we learn life lessons of how to deal with worry from America’s Decorating Diva, Martha Stewart? Big Idea: Having God as Owner, it’s a good thing! Today we will explore God as Owner and how that impacts our lives and how we handle ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 1:3, Matthew 6:27-34

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Game Day - We All Play

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Jul 28, 2003

based on 12 ratings

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A message about moving from being a spectator to being a player in the ministry game.

22, June 2003 Dakota Community Church Game Day - We All Play Introduction: Tonight I want to talk about getting into the game of life – the Christian Life! We have been talking about trusting God, having faith in His Word, and taking steps of faith. Now here are some definite decisions to make ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:33, Matthew 10:17-38

Denomination: Mennonite

Jesus Christ, The Joy To The World

Contributed by Charles Mccall on Dec 30, 2004

based on 29 ratings

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If you looking for some joy in your life, you need to look to Jesus Christ.

St. Luke 2: 8-14 Psalm 30:5 Topic: Jesus Christ, the Joy to the world The word “joy” in the Webster’s Dictionary is defined as “very glad feeling; happiness or delight.” Today, we are living in a world where there are people who are searching for some joy in their lives. We have ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-14

Denomination: Baptist

How The Holy Spirit Directs Us To Help People At The Point Of Their Need

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

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How the Holy Spirit Directs Us to Help People at the Point of Their Need - John 16:13-24

How the Holy Spirit Directs Us to Help People at the Point of Their Need - John 16:13-24 Illustration:HOLY SPIRIT, power of Author Jamie Buckingham once visited a dam on the Columbia River. He’d always thought that the water spilling over the top provided the power, not realizing that it was just ...read more

Scripture: John 16:13-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Wilt Thou Go With This Man?

Contributed by Toby Powers on Apr 12, 2006

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It really comes down to this: When the Spirit of God addresses your heart to repent, will you go with Jesus or turn him away?

WILT THOU GO WITH THIS MAN? Genesis 24:51-67 Intro: Abraham is dying. Before he does, he wants to find a bride for his son Isaac. He sends a servant to his homeland to find this bride. The servant does what he was sent to do, and God demonstrates to the servant that Rebekah is the one. For Rebekah, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 24:51-67, Matthew 16:13-16, John 14:26, John 6:44

Denomination: Baptist

To Whom Is The Blessing?

Contributed by Tony Skaff on May 20, 2006

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To whom is the blessing and to whom is the woe? The blessings mentioned in Luke 6 are usually misunderstood.

1stBBC To whom is the blessing and to whom is the woe? Luke 6:20-26 And he lifted up his eyes on his disciples, and said: "Blessed are you who are poor, for yours is the kingdom of God. "Blessed are you who are hungry now, for you shall be satisfied. "Blessed are you who weep now, for you shall ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:20-26

Denomination: Baptist

How The Holy Spirit Gives Us Greater Authority

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Sep 18, 2006

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The Holy Spirit makes us authoritatively competent to minister to His people. Paul wrote, "He has made us competent as ministers of a new covenant - not of the letter but of the Spirit; for the letter kills, but the Spirit gives life."

How The Holy Spirit Gives Us Greater Authority John 7:38 (NIV, NIRV, TNIV, KJV) Where Can We Find Greater Authority? Ills. [Everyone] born of God overcomes the world. --1 John 5:4 Most celebrations of national independence mark the day of final victory in the struggle for freedom. ...read more

Scripture: John 7:38-40

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Who Does ’the Father’ Seek? Series

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Feb 20, 2008

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God seeks for worshippers because the place of Lucifer and the 1/3 of angels that worshipped God was empty and was replaced by God’s creation of the human race. The same place which Lucifer condemned, God would place man to worship Him. It is a disgrace t

Opening illustration: Lowell Ogden tells the story of a little boy who lived out in the country around the turn of the century. He had never seen a traveling circus, and one was coming to his town on Saturday. When he asked his father for permission to go, his dad said he could provide his chores ...read more

Scripture: John 4:21-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

This Is My Story

Contributed by Segun Omole on Feb 28, 2008

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God does not waste His resources. If He give you a gift, it is for a purpose...Don’t miss use it!

THIS IS MY STORY I met her at a special singles programme organized by my church. It was a time out at the beach. I was part of the organizers but I was not meant to attend. I had a job interview fix for the same day and coupled with the fact that it was a really wet day to be going to the beach. I ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Good Enough To Live By, But Not Good Enough To Die By

Contributed by Dan Thompkins on Jan 11, 2008

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Some trust in what they have attained in life...but all of the possessions attained here will not get one into heaven.

Mark 10:17-22 - 17 Now as He was going out on the road, one came running, knelt before Him, and asked Him, “Good Teacher, what shall I do that I may inherit eternal life?” 18 So Jesus said to him, “Why do you call Me good? No ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

Murder? Who Me? Series

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

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A Continuation of the Series "Truth About Truth"

THE TRUTH ABOUT TRUTH #6 Murder? Who Me? Exodus 20:13 * Finally, we get to a command that “I” don’t have to worry about or do I? Would I murder someone? * Let us study this one sentence and discover what inquiring minds want to know. What does this really mean? Does it mean no hunting? Does it ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:13

Denomination: Baptist

Living Godliness Transparent In Brotherly Love Series

Contributed by Raymond Smith on Jan 23, 2008

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#6 In the scriptures there is the assumption that anyone who is born again of the Spirit of God, that that person has the very power of God to live a life of godliness. This is not a life that is some unproductive barren wasteland, but a life that is full

The Enlargement of Life. Living Godliness Transparent in Brotherly Love Reading: 1 Thes.4:1-12 2 Peter 1:5-11. Recap [Slide 1 -13] One of the words you often hear bounded about today is commitment. It is often used in the context of loyalty, more out of duty than out of relationship. The world ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Living Like The Family Of Faith

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Jan 31, 2008

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Prayer is the outworking of faith. And faith is the foundational characteristic of the believer. Here are some very practical ways to practice our faith in our church family.

Passage: James 5:13-20 Intro: In the post-game comments of several of the bowl winning teams, there was a common thread. 1. they talked about their team as family. 2. interesting that when people want to find the highest image for teamwork, support, love, they use family. Il) studies ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-20

Denomination: Evangelical Free

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