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Where Does Your Mind Dwell?

Contributed by Eston Williams on Feb 3, 2006

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Each of us gets to choose the thoughts on which our minds dwell. Paul suggests dwelling on whatever is true, honorable, just, pure, lovely, admirable, and worthy of praise.

Where does you mind dwell? What kind of thoughts occupy your thinking most to the day? It’s an interesting question to which most of us would probably reply, “I haven’t really thought about it.” The Apostle Paul encouraged the people who were the church in Phillipi and the people who are the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:4-8

Denomination: Methodist

A Real Oil Crisis

Contributed by Chip Monck on Nov 28, 2007

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An exploration of maintaining a deep spiritual commitment while awaiting the return of Christ.

Recap of where we have been: Two weeks ago – Jesus crying out with the prophet Isaiah that God’s house will be a house of prayer. Last week – We dove into Jesus preparatory teaching to His disciples that as time winds down, and the consummation of the kingdom approaches, it is critical that we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-12

Denomination: Wesleyan

Worthwhile Conversation

Contributed by Bruce Pratt on Mar 4, 2008

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The Christian’s speech should be a reflection of the Holy Spirit’s working, bringing value to those around us.

WORTHWHILE CONVERSATION When I was in my twenties, I couldn’t hold on to money. If I had a dollar, I’d spend it. If I saw something I wanted, I bought it without much consideration as to whether it was a good deal or not. I’m not totally sure whether it was a function of getting older or marrying ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:29

Denomination: Baptist

What Does It Take To Be Great In The Eyes Of God? Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Dec 2, 2004

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Disciples of Jesus was given a new perspective on greatness. We learn to (1) find greatness in serving and (2) make Jesus the benchmark of true service.

To be great is to serve. We don’t ASCEND to greatness, but descend into greatness.  To be great in this world is to put importance on oneself; to be great in God’s Kingdom is to serve the needs of man.  The world sees greatness in those who exercise power and authority but God sees ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:24-30

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The New And Living Way

Contributed by Tony Searles on Jul 7, 2001

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To rejoice in the New & Living way we have to live in Christ Jesus our Savior!

“THE NEW AND LIVING WAY!” BECAUSE OF THE CAUSE OF CHRIST HEBREWS 10:19-25 Have you ever gotten a new thing before and have treated that thing as gold? - no one could touch it - no one can use it - no one can look at it - everyone is using it wrong once you do allow ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:37-39, Hebrews 10:19-25

Denomination: Other

To Fast Or Not To Fast Series

Contributed by Jim Luthy on Mar 15, 2002

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3 reasons not to fast and 6 reasons to fast.

To Fast or Not to Fast, That is the Question Pastor Jim Luthy Suppose I were to make you some tea. I have hot water and a tea bag. To make the tea, I must dip the bag in the water, right? If I were to just plunge the bag in once or twice, it would not make for very good tea. If, instead, I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:16-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hearing And Doing

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Mar 14, 2001

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To be a genuine Christian we must be intentional about our spiritual lives, we must be consistent, and we must endure.

On February 18 of this year, we heard the disturbing news that Robert Hanssen, a 25-year veteran of the FBI and expert in counterintelligence, had been arrested on espionage charges. He is accused of passing top-secret information to the Soviet Union — and later Russia — starting in 1985. ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-25

Denomination: Methodist

I Got Over The Swelling

Contributed by Pastor Michael Lampkin on Jan 26, 2003

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About The Apostle Paul in how they were amazed when he shook off the creature and I can imagine that paul in his mind was saying I got Over The Swelling, when the Devil Desires to take us out we have to take responsibility for ourselves and shake it off

-------------------------The Acts of The Apostle-----------------------------------------------------Chapter 28 4-6 verse----------------------------- 4: And when the barbarians saw the venomous beast hang on his hand, they said among themselves, No doubt this man is a murder, whom though he hath ...read more

Scripture: Acts 28:4-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Experiencing The Freedom Of Confession Series

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Feb 16, 2003

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True confession is marked by 1. Honesty 2. Sorrow 3. Change

A woman was very unhappy in her marriage and went to court in order to get a divorce. At the hearing, the judge asked: “Do you have any grounds ” “Yes, we have two acres,” she said. “That’s not what I was asking,” the judge said with an edge to his voice. “I mean do you have a grudge ” The ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 32:1-7

Denomination: Methodist

Who Is A Good And Faithful Servant?

Contributed by James May on May 7, 2006

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We all want to hear those words from our Master, but who will really be there? Many in the church will miss that great blessing because of uncommitted hearts.

WHO IS A GOOD AND FAITHFUL SERVANT? Sunday, May 07, 2006 – AM By Pastor Jim May James 1:22-25, "But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves. For if any be a hearer of the word, and not a doer, he is like unto a man beholding his natural face in a glass: For he ...read more

Scripture: James 1:22-25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Question About Servanthood Series

Contributed by Alan Tison on Aug 5, 2006

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Jessu continues asking questions of his disciples, this one deals with serving, the open illustration is a great tension building activity

This morning we are going to start our message off a little differently then normal. Since we are talking about servanthood, I thought it would be appropriate to wash one another¡¦s feet. In just a few moments men and women will be coming in with towels and basins, we will start from the outside ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Fly High" - Acts Part 21 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Dec 10, 2006

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Acts 23 teaches us that “Flying high” for the Lord means we understand that our testimony – our witness - does impact the direction of nations and that the natural law of sowing (planting) and reaping (harvesting) is also a spiritual law. Our personal wit

Fly High – Acts part 21 Opening Illustration: On the lighter side of life Thesis: Acts 23 teaches us that “Flying high” for the Lord means we understand that our testimony – our witness - does impact the direction of nations and that the natural law of sowing (planting) and reaping (harvesting) ...read more

Scripture: Acts 23:1-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Avoiding The Mistake Of Anger Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jul 10, 2007

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We can learn from the example of Moses that we must not let anger get the best of us.

Introduction: A. A man with a terrible temper, was playing a round of golf with his preacher. 1. After leaving three straight putts on the edge of the cup, the man exploded, “I missed again!” “How could I miss?” 2. With that he heaved his putter into a nearby lake, kicked a wheel on the golf cart ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:26-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Dried Sticks Or Flourishing Vine

Contributed by James May on Aug 1, 2007

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This sermon is concerning the story of the Fig Tree. The fig tree represented Israel, the church and each of us as Christians.

Dried Sticks or Flourishing Vine By Pastor Jim May On Thursday morning Jesus entered Jerusalem as a crowd stood beside the streets waving palm branches and throwing them down as a carpet for him to ride on. Others took off their outer coats and cast them at his feet as well. He entered ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:12-22

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Part I: The Value Of An Mba Series

Contributed by Chris Carroll on Sep 10, 2007

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This is the first in a series on helping the body of believers to become better servants. This sermon focus on understanding the need for service and ways to become better servants

Having a Servant’s Heart Series: Part I: The Value of an M.B.A. Matthew 20:20-28. CBC August 18, 2007 Well, I know that I have missed you over the last several weeks in my travels to China and Vermont and I hope that you have missed me maybe a little. But as Amanda reminded me the other day, that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:20-28

Denomination: Baptist

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