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Reflections On Hope In A World Of Hopelessness

Contributed by Michael Worker on Jun 22, 2007

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There are so many people in our world today who feel like giving up because they do not have hope. Hope is a core, basic need of all human beings.

Scripture: Titus 2:11-13. This years week of prayer readings are on the theme ‘journey of hope’. As I have read through these readings over the past couple of weeks I have been impressed again and again with the value and need of hope. The message that comes through clearly from the various ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:11-13

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Koinonia Ekklesias I Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jun 30, 2007

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Exposition of Acts 2:42-43 about the qualities and character of the early church

Text: Acts 2:42-43, Title: Koinonia Ekklesias, Date/Place: NRBC, 7/1/07, AM A. Opening illustration: Some story about the reformers kicking off the Reformation with a conviction to recapture the spirit of the NT church. B. Background to passage: Luke gives us a glimpse of the life of the early ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-43

Denomination: Baptist

In A Kingdom Church Series

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Jul 1, 2007

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Why doesn’t the church look anything like the Kingdom Jesus spoke about? Here are a few things that need to change.

Dakota Community Church July 1, 2007 Kingdom of God IV In A Kingdom Church This morning I want to continue our series of messages about the differences between the “Kingdom of God” and its citizens and the “Kingdoms of this world” and their citizens. The focus this week will be on the local ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:5-12

Denomination: Mennonite

Tiny Things And Righteous Things - Advent

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Dec 3, 2006

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Advent, first Sunday, kinda, sort of....We are righteous only because Jesus gives us righteousness. Also Isa 9:2-7.

A couple of years ago there was a school principal in West Virginia who banned Valentines day at his school –it was too disrupting. He refused all deliveries of candy and flowers, not even any of the faculty could give or receive cards or gifts. People could complain, but he made the rules…He was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Romans 6:15-23 Series

Contributed by Zak Saenz on Dec 29, 2006

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Romans 6:15-23

Romans 6:15-23 15What then? Shall we sin because we are not under law but under grace? By no means! 16Don’t you know that when you offer yourselves to someone to obey him as slaves, you are slaves to the one whom you obey—whether you are slaves to sin, which leads to death, or to obedience, which ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:15-23

Denomination: Bible Church

More Than Enough Church Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 24, 2005

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Many churches function on a "survival mode" mentality, rather than a faith based plan. How can you tell the difference?

OPEN: About 100 years ago, Edgar Guest wrote the following poem: "Somebody said that it couldn’t be done, But he with a chuckle replied "maybe it couldn’t", but he would be one who wouldn’t say so till he tried. So he buckled right in with a trace of a grin on his face. If he worried he hid ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 54:1-5, Isaiah 54:17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Parenting The Prodigal

Contributed by Aaron Beard on Aug 6, 2007

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Practical instructions for parents of children who are choosing the world over Christ. This a look at lessons learned from father of the prodigal son.

PARENTING THE PRODIGAL INTRODUCTION: A. One of the greatest challenges placed before anyone is the challenge of raising children so that they will become faithful Christians themselves! 1. It is a sobering and even scary task before a parent – They are molding hearts and shaping ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Shine Series

Contributed by Mike Parry on Aug 15, 2007

based on 27 ratings

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Uses the acrostic SHINE to show how Jesus is the Light of the World. Several OT references are used.

“The Light of the World” The I AM Statements of Jesus FCC – August 12, 2007 Text: John 8:12 Introduction: This morning we are continuing a new sermon series, The I AM statements of Jesus from the Gospel of John. Jesus made an incredible statement to the Jews in response to a discussion about ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12

Denomination: Baptist

"Survivor" (Surviving The Death Of A Loved One) Series

Contributed by Lynn Floyd on Jan 19, 2004

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I talk about what we need to know and understand when we lose someone we love.

Intro: Sometimes we face great loses in our lives. Today I want to talk about losing someone we care about. Let’s face it—people die. They die unexpectantly, they die too young. They die needlessly, because of the acts of another. They die naturally. People we always thought would be around…then ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-26, Job 2:11-13

Denomination: Baptist

Our Awareness Series

Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Jan 21, 2004

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This is the first message in a 5 week series on spiritual warfare. This message focuses on our need to be aware of the reality and enemy of spiritual warfare.

The Battle is the Lord’s Our Awareness Story: There was once a boxer who was getting pummeled in the ring by his opponent. Battered and bruised, in b/w rounds, the boxer tells his trainer, “Throw in the towel, this guy is killing me.” The trainer says, “No he’s not, he’s barely ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-11

Denomination: Baptist

How To Help The Hurting

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 26, 2004

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God commands you to comfort others. If you really want to help others during times of crisis, grief, tragedy, personal loss, or even depression, it helps to know what you are doing.

How to Help the Hurting 2 Corinthians 1:4-7 Intro 1. Driving through Texas, a New Yorker collided with a truck carrying a horse. A few months later he tried to collect damages for his injuries. "How can you now claim to have all these injuries?" asked the insurance company’s lawyer. "According to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:4-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Press 1 For.........

Contributed by John Beehler on Jan 29, 2004

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When God calls, answer.

Press 1 For …………… Can I see a show of hands for anyone who has had reason to call Nipsco, Verizon, Comcast, or basically any company nowadays? ………Good. What generally happens when you call? ……That’s right! You definitely don’t get a live person, that’s for sure. We get the ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:4-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Rocky Top

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Feb 27, 2004

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Transfiguration - a mountan top expirence that is worth the climb.

I have had several opportunities to go to the top of mountains especially when we lived in Colorado. We drove up in all kinds of weather, even when it was snowing. I have taken the cable cars and when I was a kid hiked. It is interesting to me that going up has always seemed to take a lot ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:27-36

Denomination: Congregational

It Takes Time Series

Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Mar 1, 2004

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We have to work with our impatience to become fully like God, understanding we’re in a process that takes time.

It Takes Time Purpose Driven Life #28 Cornwall February 28, 2004 I want to grow up and be fully like Christ and I want to be that now! I don’t imagine that I’m the only one who feels this. I imagine that this is your desire, too. We don’t want to be babes in Christ. We don’t want to be immature. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"The Great Invitation"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 12, 2004

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We are confronted with many invitations, but there is only one invitation which will satisfy our needs.

ISAIAH 55:1-9 “The Great Invitation” By Rev. Kenneth Emerson Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org “Get your hot dogs here! Only $5.00.” “Ice cold Coke here, ice cold Coke! Only $4.50.” That’s what we hear when we go to see a baseball, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:1-9

Denomination: United Methodist

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