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Healthy Living

Contributed by David Diyanni on May 6, 2007

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God is as interested in our bodies as He is in our spirits. He want us to be healthy body, soul, and spirit.

Healthy Living I Thess 5:23-24, I Tim 2:4, I Cor 6:19-20, Rom 12:1,I Tim 4:7-8 05/28/06 Why are we at Vineyard Community Church committed to a health and fitness ministry? I Thess 5:23-24 1.Most people think a pastor is not supposed to talk about losing weight, exercise, or motorcycles, or ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:23-24

Denomination: Vineyard

Hear Ye Hear Ye

Contributed by Judith Hand on Jul 8, 2014

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The parable of the Sower story with four responses by the hearers: Pay it no mind, A Passing Interest, Too Preoccupied, Perceptive and Productive.

Most of the time in church, the focus is on the speaker and how well they are prepared to present the message. But today we have a parable about the HEARERS and how they receive the word of God. So listen up because it is all about YOU this morning. Hearing is an act of responsibility, so ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-23

Denomination: Methodist

The Legacy Of Jabez

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Feb 18, 2022

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It is interesting to listen to people pray. Each person has his own unique way of expressing himself to God.

Illus: For example, a man in Columbia, South Carolina, was led to the Lord late in life. He was a slow talking southerner. When he prayed publicly, everyone enjoyed listening to him because of his slow southern drawl, and because he was sincere. When he prayed it sounded like he was having a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

"…there Is Nothing Too Hard For Thee!”

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 16, 2022

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One day, Abraham was sitting in his home and he had some interesting visitors come to visit him.

The Bible tells us that the angel of the Lord appeared unto him with two other angels. One of these three was the Lord Jesus Himself. HOW DO WE KNOW THAT ONE OF THEM WAS THE LORD HIMSELF? He is given the name of God, He is called “Yahweh”: • In verse 3 - “And said, My Lord…” • In verse 13 - ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:1-14, Jeremiah 32:17

Denomination: Baptist

The Answer To World Peace

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on May 30, 2023

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Why is there such an interest in world peace? It is because of the atrocity of war and the devastation it brings. What is the answer? Is there one? Yes! There is an answer.

Alba 5-28-2023 THE ANSWER TO WORLD PEACE Ephesians 4:17-32 This is Memorial Day weekend. Why do we call it “Memorial Day?”... It is a day to "remember" those who have sacrificed for us so that we could continue to have the freedoms established by the founders of our country. Memorial ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-32, Isaiah 2:2-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Humility: The Key To A Like-Minded Church Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Aug 4, 2003

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I know God has great plans and great purpose for this church. It could be threatened by disharmony. From people not being likeminded. We need to pray and use these incentives to claim like-mindedness for the sake and cause of Jesus Christ.

Introduction There was a young man who was a candidate for the ministry. He was about to preach his very first sermon. As he went up to preach he new he was well prepared and he had confidence in his abilities. Before he started to preach the veteran pastor who saw him approach the pulpit with an ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

'tis The Season To Live, But For What?

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 10, 2008

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1- Tis the season to live for sin - not 2- Tis the season to live for self - not

INTRO.- ILL.- One man said: "Ever since we got married, my wife has tried to change me. She got me to stop drinking, smoking and running around until all hours of the night. She taught me how to dress well, enjoy the fine arts, gourmet cooking, classical music, even how to invest in the stock ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:21-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jehovah-Jireh “the Eternally Self Existent One Who Will Provide” Part 2 Series

Contributed by David Scudder on Jun 19, 2011

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Today I want to center our thoughts around the other two words that are used for the first time in Genesis 22. The first one is the word LOVE in verse 2 and the word WORSHIP in verse 5.

Genesis 22:1-19 Purpose: To exalt God as the great provider. Aim: I want the listener to rejoice in God's glorious provision of salvation. INTRODUCTION: As I mentioned last week, Genesis Chapter 22 contains four important words that are used for the very first time in the Bible. Last week we ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God's Pattern For Fatherhood

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 18, 2002

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God is very interested in men becoming good fathers. Here in this passage we find some of the leading characteristics of a successful father.

ILLUSTRATION: (From "It Was On Fire When I Lay Down On It" by Robert Fulghum) It was Molly’s, age 7, job to pack the lunches for her family. She would put in the sandwiches, cookies, fruit and so on in a paper bag. One day, in addition to the paper bag she usually packed for her father, she gave ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:10-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

If One Will Do, Why Not Try 2 Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Apr 14, 2016

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A study of the book of Job 15: 1 – 16

Job 15: 1 – 16 If one will do, why not try 2 1 Then Eliphaz the Temanite answered and said: 2 “Should a wise man answer with empty knowledge, and fill himself with the east wind? 3 Should he reason with unprofitable talk, or by speeches with which he can do no good? 4 Yes, you cast off ...read more

Scripture: Job 15:1-16

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Who Gives A Rip? We Do, That's Who!

Contributed by John Perry on Apr 2, 2010

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Even though we're saved & on our way to heaven we forget that the we're supposed to be influencing as many people to come along with us as we can. We need to remember who we are & what we need to be!

W’gong Wed pm 13/08/97 “Who gives a rip? We do, that’s who!” Intro: THE GREATEST NEED men / women have in the world today – is to be loved. God saw it & responded to that need by sending his only Son. As T.B.S. (Rom 5:8 NKJV) "But God demonstrates His own love ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:37-39

Denomination: Pentecostal

Look To Yourselves

Contributed by Chris Johnson on Oct 17, 2003

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Self examination allows us to determine the genuineness of our faith.

In the Second Epistle of John, he exhorts the Church to vigilance in the Last Days. It is important for us to be alert; not just to things that are outside us (false prophets, etc.) but more importantly to things that are inside us. As Jesus told us it is not the things that are external that ...read more

Scripture: 2 John 1:4-8

Denomination: Church Of God

Sin And Love Series

Contributed by Bishop Raymond Allan Johnson on Feb 9, 2005

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This is a sermon that was written to respond to certain self-righteous people in the church

SIN! But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us. Romans 5:8 Recently, in he interactive part of Bible Study, the discussion turned to a member of this church who has recently made a “lifestyle choice.” The member who started the discussion made ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:8

Denomination: *other

"Salvation Has Come!"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 27, 2008

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God will reveal God’s self to YOU! Just wait.

Luke 2:22-40 “Salvation Has Come!” By: Rev. Ken Sauer, Pastor, Grace United Methodist Church, Soddy Daisy, TN www.graceumcsd.org I have a hard time waiting, how about you? The Rock Band Queen had a song in which Freddie Mercury belted out: “I Want It All and I Want It Now!” A good friend of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:22-40

Denomination: United Methodist

First Things

Contributed by Gary Moore on Jan 25, 2008

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Delighting one’s self in God is the first priority of the Chrisitan

"Delight yourself in the LORD, and he will give you the desires of your heart. Commit your way to the LORD; trust in him, and he will act. He will bring forth your righteousness as the light, and your justice as the noonday." INTRODUCTION TO THE SUMMER SERIES This summer we will examine some ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:4-6

Denomination: Congregational

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