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What Do You Believe About The Church? Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Jun 6, 2002

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We need to have a scriptural understanding about the chruch. But just as important, our belief should be followed by action.

"When the roll is called up yonder, when the roll is called up yonder, when the roll is called up yonder–, when the roll is called up yonder I’ll be there." We like to think about our future home called heaven. But what about the earthly institution called "The Church?" If the roll were called ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:8-11, Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Ladle Of Love - When Did The Water Turn To Wine?

Contributed by Brian Buriff on Jun 12, 2006

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Cana (Marriage) miracles sometimes don’t happen in the barrel, but in the ladle – as love is served up and put into action

I. REMEMBER YOUR WEDDING DAY? I remember ours – seemed perfect! A. Cana Wedding – Not Perfect, Had Problems 1. They ran out of stuff 2. Important to note that Jesus was present before trouble started, not after 3. Just because it’s Christian home, doesn’t mean wine can’t run out B. This ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-10

Denomination: Church Of God

The Quest For Righteousness

Contributed by Brad Froese on Jul 18, 2006

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People often misperceive righteousness as goodness or perfection. This sermon encourages righteousness as faith & actions combined... (Book of James.)

When we read about righteous men and women of the Bible, such as King David, Father Abraham, even Rahab (a former prostitute!), we tend to forget their shortcomings and trick ourselves into believing that goodness and perfection determine how close we are to God! Illustrate the story of Moses at ...read more

Scripture: James 2:23-26

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Attitude

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jul 14, 2007

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We must adopt the attitude of compassion to carry the word of Christ into our hurting world through our actions.

Attitude – Luke 10: 25 - 37 Intro: There is a legend involving Jesus, the disciples and Peter. In the story, Jesus and his disciples passed by a rocky field. Jesus said, “if each of you carry a stone away, it would clear space for grain to grow. All the disciples except Peter picked up the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Love Connection

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Nov 29, 2007

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Every action, word, and relationship we have must be governed by love or its impact will be void of lasting value.

LOVE CONNECTION 1 Corinthians 13 Sunday, February 4, 2007 Pastor Brian Matherlee Introduction In the book, “Children’s Letters to God: The New Collection”, a little girl named, Nan, writes this letter: “Dear God, I bet it is very hard for you to love all of everybody in the whole world. There are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Wesleyan

God's Holiness

Contributed by Jeremias Fababier on Sep 1, 2008

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God is a Holy God. Understanding His holiness should not bring only bring us experience but action as well.

TOPIC: GOD’S HOLINESS Text: Isaiah 6:1-13 vv. 3, “…they were calling to one another: ‘Holy, holy, holy is the Lord Almighty; the whole earth is full of his glory.’” Introduction: Yesterday I was in San Pablo to facilitate the 2nd Bayanihan Church Planting Network; part of the lesson ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Dare To Share Series

Contributed by D. Marie Hamilton on Sep 3, 2007

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A sermon on how sharing our personal faith stories puts our faith in action and leads others to God.

Dare to Share Romans 9: 20-33 (The Message) 20-33Who in the world do you think you are to second-guess God? Do you for one moment suppose any of us knows enough to call God into question? Clay doesn’t talk back to the fingers that mold it, saying, "Why did you shape me like this?" Isn’t it ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:20-33

Denomination: Methodist

Principles Of Faith

Contributed by Ned Bartlebaugh on Apr 29, 2007

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Christian faith has God the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit as its object, requires action and produces joy.

Introduction SHARP – We are living in difficult and confusing times. We all are living lives of constant change as we move from duty station to duty station and going from one deployment to another. Add on top of that the uncertainty of life as shown by the Virginia Tech killings, Columbine, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-9

Denomination: Baptist

Climbing An Uncertain Mountain

Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Dec 17, 2005

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Do we have actions in our lives that prove we trust God? Unsure of illustrations sources for this sermon.

Climbing up an uncertain mountain - Absolute Faith in the Unseen Genesis 22:1-8, 13-14; Exodus 24:12-18 Intro. It is easy for us to trust in the things we can see and touch. We love to talk about our faith in God, but do we have actions in our lives that prove we trust Him. Or is it evident ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Faith Of Mary

Contributed by Tim Smith on Dec 6, 2006

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This sermon looks at Mary and the faith she displayed and garners lessons about faith. It ends with a call to faith in action.

The Faith ?Of Mary Dr. Tim Smith? Luke 1:26-38 Video: Why Is It Me. Why is it me God has asked? It must have been a question with which Mary wrestled. Mary has captured the attention and affection of generations of believers, but more importantly, she caught the attention of God! For she was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Methodist

Moved By Compassion Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jun 3, 2010

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Jesus reacted to the needs of a grieving widow with love and compassion. His words and actions transformed lives and honored God.

Luke 7:11-17 “Moved by Compassion” INTRODUCTION When peace, like a river, attendeth my way, When sorrows like sea billows roll; Whatever my lot, Thou has taught me to say, It is well, it is well, with my soul. Refrain: It is well, with my soul, It is well, it is well, with my ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:11-17

Denomination: Lutheran

Beyond The Limits Of Expectation

Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Aug 12, 2011

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Understanding the discipline of 1) Managing Your Action 2) Guarding Your Attitude 3) Giving Your Assets

Beyond the Limits of Expectation Philippians 4: 11-13, 19 Introduction Paul is in prison in Rome and speaks ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:11-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Truth And Consequences

Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Jan 25, 2014

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As we look at the conversation between God and Adam and Eve in the Garden, we learn that there are always consequences to our actions.

Truth and Consequences Genesis 3:8-19 Intro: There is a fairly new word in our English language. The word is “affluenza”. It is so new that my spell check says that it doesn’t exist. I had never heard of the word until a couple of months ago. You may have heard of this story. . ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:8-19

Denomination: Baptist

The Question Of The Authority Of Jesus

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Aug 15, 2014

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Who is Jesus? Who is Jesus to us? The difference between words and action. Time for true repentance, and amendment of life.

THE QUESTION OF JESUS’ AUTHORITY. Matthew 21:23-32. This conversation follows hard on the heels of Jesus’ cleansing of the Temple (Matthew 21:12-16), and the symbolic withering of the fig tree (Matthew 21:18-20). “Who gave you the right to do such things?” demanded the Temple authorities, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:23-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Abraham: Tried And True Series

Contributed by John Raulerson on Dec 22, 2007

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Faith in Christ is more than mere intellectual assent. It is believing with the heart, with the will, with adoration and with action. Abraham is an example.

Heroes of the Faith ABRAHAM: TRIED AND TRUE Hebrews 11:17-19; Genesis 22:1-19 Several years ago a movie chronicling the selection of the first Mercury 7 astronauts showed in detail the many mental, physical, and psychological tests these men went through to prove whether they had the right ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:17-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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