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America's Remedy

Contributed by Charles Mallory on May 24, 2001

based on 81 ratings

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Find out how humbleness, prayer, and repentance in the life of a Christian can become the remedy for what ails our Nation and churches today.

IT HAS BEEN SAID THAT CHRISTIANS ARE A LOT LIKE TEA BAGS. YOU’LL NEVER KNOW HOW STRONG THEY ARE UNTIL YOU PUT THEM IN HOT WATER! UNFORTUNATELY, WE MAY NEVER GET TO KNOW HOW STRONG SOME CHRISTIANS COULD ACTUALLY BE BECAUSE THEY WILL DO JUST ABOUT ANYTHING TO AVOID BEING PUT INTO HOT WATER. WHAT I ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:12-22

Denomination: Free Methodist

Life In The Spirit

Contributed by David Dewitt on Jan 25, 2001

based on 196 ratings

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The Fruit of the Spirit is the sign of godly living

Life in the Spirit Galatians 5:16-26 April 19, 1998 Morning Service I. The Command A. Walk by the Spirit 1. Walking as a way of Life: Continual and regular action, not an option, implies progress, lead from where we are to where we ought to be, submission to the Spirit - direction to where God ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-26

Denomination: Church Of God

He Descended Into Hell

Contributed by Thomas Bracewell on Feb 17, 2001

based on 110 ratings

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In the Creed there is the statement "He descended into Hell", omitted by many fundamental church congregations: why?!

“He Descended into hell” Thomas F. Bracewell, OSL Following His crucifixion Christ physical body lay sealed in a tomb for three days. Where did His Spirit go during that period of time? According to St. Peter, “Christ died for sins once and for all, the righteous for the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:18-22

Denomination: *other

What Are Some Of The Benefits Of Being A Member Of God's Family?

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

based on 81 ratings

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What Are Some of the Benefits of Being a Member of God’s Family? (Rom 8:15-17)

What Are Some of the Benefits of Being a Member of God’s Family? (Rom. 8:15-17) Illustration;According to a study of more than 500 family counselors, the following are the top traits of successful families: *Communicating and listening *Affirming and supporting family members *Respecting one ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:15-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christmas Eve

Contributed by Roger Haugen on Sep 20, 2001

based on 111 ratings

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The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light.

Television has been busy for the past month with Christmas Specials. It seems everyone in the entertainment industry has to have one. Lots of fairy tale settings, warm fire places and goodies to eat. All happiness and light. This is the "imagined" Christmas, how things are supposed to be. I ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:2-7

Denomination: Lutheran

Tomorrow, I Love Ya' Tomorrow

Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 22, 2002

based on 39 ratings

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It’s easy to put off obedience until tomorrow. But part of submitting to God means submitting my now to God not just my tomorrows.

James 4:11-17 Sept 12, 1999 Submitting to God (Part 3) – Tomorrow, I love ya’ tomorrow INTRODUCTION Many years ago now, there was a Broadway play and a subsequent movie about a little red-haired orphan girl who was adopted by the richest man in the nation. The name of that little girl and ...read more

Scripture: James 4:11-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Woman Who Gave The Most When She Gave The Least

Contributed by Joseph Wallis on Jan 22, 2002

based on 188 ratings

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Sermon on the widow of Mark 12 who gave the 2 mites to the Lord

THE WOMAN WHO GAVE THE MOST WHEN SHE GAVE THE LEAST TEXT - Mark 12: 41 - 44 INTRO. - The woman in our text is never named in the Bible. There are only two accounts of her act given in the New Testament. She is mentioned here and in Luke 21 and both chapters give her story in only four verses. The ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:41-44

Denomination: Baptist

How The Holy Spirit Can Lead You As He Led Jabez

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

based on 161 ratings

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Instead of being bitter, or changing his name to something like "love" or "peace," Jabez turned to the Lord. He asked God to bless his life indeed. Let us boldly ask God for His blessings in an extraordinary empowering and enabling way.

How the Holy Spirit Can Lead You as He Led Jabez (I Chron. 4:9,10) Illustration: Oh, that You would bless me . . . and that You would keep me from evil, that I may not cause pain! –1 Chronicles 4:10 When we read through the Bible, we’re inclined to skip the first nine chapters of 1 Chronicles ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sermon On The Mount Lesson 17

Contributed by Bill Prater on Jan 1, 2001

based on 98 ratings

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Lesson 17

The apostle Paul, writing to the church in Colosse said, "Giving thanks unto the Father, which hath made us meet to be partakers of the inheritance of the saints in light: Who hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath translated us into the kingdom of his dear Son:" (Colossians ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-42

Denomination: Baptist

The Miracle Of Mercy

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Mar 31, 2003

based on 257 ratings

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A call to personal holiness

“Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy”. (Matt 5:7 NIV) When you consider forgiving the people who have hurt you, you must always consider how much Jesus has forgiven you! You don’t deserve His love and can never earn it. He forgave you because He is a merciful, gracious God. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:7, Lamentations 3:19-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Power Of Proper Priorities

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Apr 10, 2003

based on 94 ratings

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Paul teaches us in this passage about making wise choices based on God’s priorities. He writes, "Do you know that if you continually surrender yourselves to anyone to do his will, you are the slaves of him whom you obey, whether that be to sin, which lea

What Are Your Priorities? (Rom. 6:16) Illustration:Haddon Robinson points out that one old recipe for rabbit started out with this injunction: "First catch the rabbit." Says Robinson: "The writer knew how to put first things first. That’s what we do when we establish priorities -- we put the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:16-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Mirror, Mirror Series

Contributed by John Knight on Apr 14, 2003

based on 29 ratings

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Fifth in series. A look at the identity we truly have in Christ.

"In Christ" "Mirror, Mirror" Philippians 2:1-11 Introduction: Mirror, mirror in my hand; tell me how beautiful I really am! Arrogant statement. Arrogant to fucus on such external values. As though I had control over my genetic makeup. Determining which genes I wanted/ didn’t ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11

Denomination: Holiness

"When Abram Heard From God" Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Apr 14, 2003

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God initiates the call and it can be any time and any place.

Iliff and Saltillo United Methodist Churches May 7, 2000 “When Abram Heard from God” Genesis 12:1-7 INTRODUCTION: In today’s scripture God chose an ordinary person to carry out His plan and purpose in the world. He was a person who lived in a world of responsibilities duties, temptations and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-7

Denomination: Methodist

Where God's Justice And Love Come Together

Contributed by Matthew Doebler on Apr 16, 2003

based on 46 ratings

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God’s love and God’s justice come together in the cross. That is how we are forgiven

It seems like everyone in the south is kind, even the Policemen. Tearing out of Spring Hill, TN in my little Saturn, I saw the blue and red lights flashing behind me. The officer was very polite. He gently asked me that dreaded question which has no good answer: “Sir, do you realize how fast ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:54

Denomination: Lutheran

"It Isnt Puzzling"

Contributed by J. Douglas Duty Jr. on May 4, 2003

based on 39 ratings

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on the parts and pieces of Church life.

“It Isn’t Puzzling.” 1 Corinthians 12:4-31 In our scripture this morning we find one of the greatest examples of the church, that God would ever give us. It is so easy to understand and yet sometimes it is so hard to put into real practice. Today though I have an interactive exercise ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:4-31

Denomination: Baptist

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