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God's Special Servants: Deacons

Contributed by Greg Nance on Sep 6, 2003

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Appointing Deacons reminds us of the challenges God has given to all of us to follow Christ closely and work for his cause.

God’s Special Servants: Deacons I found this interesting illustration that is appropriate to today’s celebration of our new deacons… **Bruce Larson, in his book "Wind and Fire," points out some interesting facts about Sandhill Cranes: He says: These large birds, who fly great distances across ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7, 1 Timothy 3:8-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Maneuvering Spiritual Warfare Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 11, 2006

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Satan and his demons may appear to be gentle, but they are out to destroy your effectiveness in the Kingdom of God.

Maneuvering Spiritual Warfare (I Peter 5:8-9) 1. We were shocked by the tragic death of Steve Irwin. 2. Stingrays, normally friendly, bear a deadly sting. 3. We have an enemy that can appear graceful and good, Satan. 4. 2 Corinthians 11:13-14 reads, "…. For such men are false apostles, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:8-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Altruistic Love

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 20, 2006

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Altruistic love can be identified by asking whether one agrees with statements that define altruism, such as, "I’d rather suffer myself than let the one I love suffer," and "I’m willing to sacrifice my own wishes to let the one I love achieve his or hers.

Disclaimer: Source material for this sermon has been gleaned from many different sources. I have attempted to acknowledge these sources whenever possible. Altruistic Love 1 Corinthians 13 Introduction: A man received the following letter: Dearest Jimmy, No words could ever express the great ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

From "Desolate” To "Delight”: The Lord Will Glorify His Church

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Jan 21, 2007

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From “Desolate” to “Delight”: The Lord Will Glorify His Church 1) He won’t sit still until it is done. 2) Let us not sit still until it is done.

Have you ever been to a downtown that has seen better days? Where there once were people and activity there is nothing but broken glass and litter. Banks and stores have moved to the suburbs leaving behind grand brick buildings that have become canvass to neighborhood punks and their graffiti. It’s ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 62:1-7

Denomination: Lutheran

The Spirit Of The Disciplines Ii

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jan 27, 2007

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We are to "make every effort" to grow to be like Christ. Growth comes through conscious efforts.

2 Peter 1:5-8 5 For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith goodness; and to goodness, knowledge; 6 and to knowledge, self-control; and to self-control, perseverance; and to perseverance, godliness; 7 and to godliness, brotherly kindness; and to brotherly kindness, love. 8 For if ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:5-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Keeping Up With The Jones'

Contributed by Catherine Davis on Feb 7, 2007

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We want what we do not have because we think that we deserve it. Grace does not jive with what some teach today - Prosperity Theology.

BP18KeepingUpJames4 Sermon: “Keeping Up With the Jones’” Scripture: James 4: 1-8a Theme: We want and do not have because we think we deserve it. Grace doesn’t jive with Prosperity theology! On any given day you turn on the television and watch one preacher tell you that if you love God, you ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-8

Denomination: Methodist

Managing Temptation

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Jun 1, 2007

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Satan is in no hurry to destroy us! He would rather be successful than speedy. We must manage the temptations that lure us towards destruction.

A STORY WAS ONCE TOLD A BOUT THE UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD LINE AS IT WAS BEING CONSTRUCTED. AT ONE LOCATION ALONG THE ROUTE AN ELABORATE TRESTLE BRIDGE WAS BUILT ACROSS A LARGE CANYON IN THE WEST. WANTING TO TEST THE BRIDGE, THE BUILDER LOADED A TRAIN WITH ENOUGH EXTRA CARS AND EQUIPMENT TO DOUBLE ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:38

Denomination: Free Methodist

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

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

How Good Is The Dirt In Your Life?

Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Apr 30, 2007

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Jesus teaches in this parable about the SOWER, the SEED, the SOIL, and the STATE you are in. Is the soil of your heart prepared?

Matthew 13:1-9 How Good is the Dirt in Your Life? Introduction - My wife and were enjoying a cruise on a recent vacation. At the dinner table that second evening, that dreaded question came up regarding my occupation. (Now I am not ashamed of being a minister, but telling people I am a minister ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Being Merciful

Contributed by Timothy Mcginnis on Dec 28, 2000

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The church exists not just too nurture and encourage Christians, but to be merciful to those who don’t know Him, and except them and love them for who they are.

BEING MERCIFUL Jude 1:20-25 Key Verse–verse 23 New Life’s Core Group–July 9, 2000 Jude 1:20-25 (NIV) 20 But you, dear friends, build yourselves up in ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:20-25

Denomination: Pentecostal

Four Approaches To Counseling Across Cultures

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 19, 2001

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Four Approaches To Counseling Across Cultures Eph. 4:12-16

Four Approaches To Counseling Across Cultures Eph. 4:12-16 Encourager - (Exhortative Gifts) - This counselor is gifted in coming up with practical applications for counseling problems. Emphasizing wisdom more than the understanding of knowledge, this counselor is not hesitant to use a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:12-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Husband-Wife Relationship

Contributed by Robert Cobb on Jan 20, 2001

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A scriptural examination of the duties of Christian husbands and wives.

Poet Samuel Daniel, a contemporary of Shakespeare, said, "Love is a sickness full of woes, all remedies refusing." Love is the universal topic of writers, poets and singers. It is the subject of both highbrow literature and the lowly country song. Man acts as if he has a working knowledge of the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-33

Denomination: Baptist

Proclaim: "Long Live The King!” Claim: Long Life With The King.

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Jan 8, 2008

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Epiphany reveals Jesus as a gentle yet powerful king.

“Long live the king!” Did you catch the crowning ceremony of a new king over Christmas? He’s not king over any country. He has a crown but no palace. And not even all his “subjects” recognize him as their sovereign. I’m talking about Dan Stanescu, the new self-proclaimed king of the Roma people, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 72:1-20

Denomination: Lutheran

Growing In Grace Series

Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Oct 22, 2007

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This is a series on what we need to grow in our faith

Title: Growing in Grace Theme: Part 1 of The Spiritual GROWTH series Introduction One of the main responsibilities of anyone in leadership is to help guide people in their spiritual growth. You want to help them know God better, follow Him, have their lives reflect His love and grace and you want ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Twelve Ways To Be Transformed By The Renewing Of Our Mind Series

Contributed by Stephen Smarowsky on May 2, 2008

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The Scriptures were not given for our information, but for our transformation. -D. L. Moody-

Twelve Ways to Be Transformed by the Renewing of Our Mind - Rom. 12:1-3 Introduction: The Scriptures were not given for our information, but for our transformation. -D. L. Moody- 1. RESURRENDER - Renewal begins by offering up our whole body, soul, mind and spirit ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-3, Romans 12:4-6, Romans 12:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

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