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  • Bryan Fink avatar

    Part 3 We're Still In The Temple Building Business Series

    Contributed by Bryan Fink on Feb 2, 2009
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    Asking those in attendance to consecrate their finances to the work of God in 2009

    Have you ever had an “aha” moment or an epiphany? You know one of those moments when the connection is made and you understand something clearly for the first time. King David had an “aha” moment in 1 Chronicles 17. Something happened that made him realize for the first time that his living ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Glory Of God Through Us! Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Feb 21, 2009
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    As a Believer of Christ, God sees you like a mirror capable of reflecting God’s glory and every Christian has a responsibility to allow God’s glory to reflect more and more.

    Angels we have heard on high, singing sweetly o’er the plains. And the mountains in reply, echoing their joyous strain: Gloria, Gloria, in excelsis Deo! Glory to God in the highest! The word glory appears over 350 times in the Bible! It’s a significant word in Scriptures. What does it ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Bulldog Discipleship

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Nov 14, 2007
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    Paul reminds us that we need to have the determination of a bulldog when follwoing Jesus

    Bulldog Discipleship 2 Timothy 4:6-8, 2 Corinthians 11:23-28 November 11, 2007 Morning Service Introduction In 1918 World War I was still raging in the area of the Belleau Wood. The Germans felt that the area could not be taken from them and the US Marine Corps was ordered to take the area. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    The Writer & Readers Of James Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jul 13, 2009
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    An introductory message to a study of the book of James.

    JAMES 1:1 THE WRITER AND READERS OF JAMES [Hebrews 5:11-14] The book of James belongs to the wisdom literature of the Bible. This sort of literature was common to the writings of the Old Testament but James is the only book of this genre or type in the New Testament. Wisdom literature is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Richard White avatar

    Do Something About It Series

    Contributed by Richard White on Jun 4, 2004
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    We see something that needs to be done. We can either walk away, point it out to someone else, or do something about it.

    Do something about it! Neh. 2:11ff When I was in High School, I had a love for classical music and for Broadway musicals. 1812 Overture was one of my favorites, as well as Handel’s “Messiah” especially the Halleluiah Chorus. If you notice each piece has three parts, which are often played ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Secret To A Happy Life

    Contributed by Scott Carmer on Oct 1, 2007
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    Paul encourges Timothy to understand what really makes for happiness in life. He calls it "godliness combined with contentment."

    The Secret to a Happy Life I Timothy 6:6-19 September 30, 2007 What is most important to you? Have you ever thought about it? For what would you sacrifice? What in the world would you go out of the way in order to attain? I wonder… and I don’t know the answer to this…but I wonder what you ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Motivation: It's The Bottom Line! Series

    Contributed by Johann Neethling on Oct 14, 2006
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    Christian disciples seek to live their lives for an audience of ONE. God’s opinion, God’s approval or disapproval is ultimately all that matters. The applause of heaven is the deciding factor in their life.

    MOTIVATION: IT’S THE BOTTOM LINE! Matthew 6:1-18 1. A father wrote a letter to apologize to a certain young man for not allowing him to marry his daughter. The letter went as follows: Dear Marty, I have been unable to sleep since I broke off your engagement to my daughter. Will you ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    A Do It Yourself Message

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jun 5, 2007
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    Adapted from a message heard 17 years ago by Dr. Ed Young...A Great way to give the entire congregation a witnessing tool.

    “A DO IT YOURSELF MESSAGE” John 3:16 (For the accompanying powerpoint - http://www.hueytownbaptist.com/pastorspage/sermondownloads.html) > Tonight we begin what should be one of the most exciting weeks in the year for the HBC family. The focus is children. We should be ready at all times to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Robert Cox avatar

    Holiness

    Contributed by Robert Cox on Apr 21, 2007
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    We are called to live holy lives

    1 PETER 1:13Therefore, prepare your minds for action; be self-controlled; set your hope fully on the grace to be given you when Jesus Christ is revealed. 14As obedient children, do not conform to the evil desires you had when you lived in ignorance. 15But just as he who called you is holy, so be ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • David Ward avatar

    Body By Jesus

    Contributed by David Ward on May 13, 2007
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    BIG IDEA: We need the body of Christ in order to mature in Christ

    INTRODUCTION: "White Line Syndrome" is a phenomenon I first encountered when playing basketball in a kid’s league years ago. How it works is, late in the game our coach would call a time-out, and instruct us in what we were to do once play resumed. I remember how clear his instructions sounded in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Water

    Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Dec 4, 2010
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    IF WE ARE TO ADVANCE IN OUR SPIRITUAL JOURNEYS, WE MUST LEARN TO DIP DEEP WATER—FROM THE STREAMS OF LIVING WATER.

    Water John 7:37-38 INTRODUCTION In October of 1807, Meriweather Lewis and William Clark had crossed over the Continental Divide, over the bitterroots of the mountains and were proceeding down the Columbia river to the Pacific Ocean. Dependent upon the river for fresh water the many of his party ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    "Breakfast With Jesus"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Apr 14, 2010
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    Simon Peter felt like a failure. On the last night of Jesus’ life on earth, Peter made an impossible commitment: “I will never run away and leave you.” But only hours later, Peter shouted, “I told you, I don’t even know him. Leave me alone!” Now, Christ h

    John 21:1-19 “Breakfast with Jesus” by: Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN Simon Peter felt like a failure. On the last night of Jesus’ life on earth, Peter made an impossible commitment: “I will never run away and leave you.” But only hours later, Peter ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Jeremiah Parker avatar

    No, Never Alone

    Contributed by Jeremiah Parker on Mar 6, 2008
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    Comfort from the Psalms for those who struggle with loneliness.

    No, Never Alone Intro song – Stand By Me Psalm 139:1-12 After a ship sank in the ocean, three men ended up stranded in a lifeboat. They floated around for days without food or water. One afternoon a bottle floated up to the boat. The men grabbed the bottle and when they pulled the cork out of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The O-My-God Moment

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 9, 2010
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    In silence we can listen to God and must if we are to experience a life-changing epiphany.

    Epiphany 2010 The O-my-God Moment January 10, 2010 I’m not a big fan of reality TV. I don’t really know who Simon Cowell is and generally think that the Oprahization of entertainment has been a move in the wrong direction. But I do catch a couple of moments each week of that show ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Inertia: State Of Motion

    Contributed by Roger Nelmes on Jan 29, 2008
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    The challenge I present to you today isn’t about scientific inertia, but rather spiritual inertia…and although today it is geared toward our young people, this principle relates to all of us.

    Inertia: State of Motion Every body perseveres in its state of being at rest or of moving uniformly straight ahead, except insofar as it is compelled to change its state by forces impressed. [Cohen & Whitman 1999 translation] Definition: "… a body at rest will remain at rest and a body moving ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal