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Let Us Mature Series

Contributed by Dennis Marquardt on Oct 18, 2000

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#2 in "Let Us" Series

#2 "LET US MATURE" TEXT: Heb. 5:7-6:3 INTRO: There has been a dramatic shift in our society over the past generation. We have gone from a sense of duty and responsibility to a demand for services and entertainment. The society around us has put great emphasis on "how do you feel?" as ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 5:5-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Broken Heart Series

Contributed by Fred Sigle on May 20, 2024

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A study of the Beatitudes. Jesus begins His sermon on the mount answering the question: "What will it take to make you happy?" His answer, however, is far different from the way most people will answer. In fact, his answers appear to bring sorrow, not happiness.

PURSUIT OF HAPPYNESS: A BROKEN HEART A. Many people believe that HAPPINESS is produced by EXTERNAL CIRCUMSTANCES or SITUATIONS. 1. The world buys into the “WHEN AND THEN” philosophy: “When I get this...” or “When that changes...” or “When this happens” “. . . THEN I'll be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jacob Wrestles With God, A Salvation Story. Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Jun 6, 2024

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Jacob had been at odds with pretty much everyone his entire life, He wrestles with God and surrenders. There is a new beginning. Why do we wrestle with God and not just surrender to him?

Read Genesis 32:22-32 Who here likes a bit of alone time, the family have gone off on a trip and here’s an opportunity, there’s that novel that you would like to finish reading, that project that you’ve been wanting to finish or in my case get started, the hobby that it would be good to lose ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:22-32, Ephesians 2:4-6, Genesis 32:1-32, Jeremiah 29:11-14

Denomination: Salvation Army

You Too Must Stand Ready

Contributed by William Baeta on Jul 15, 2004

based on 15 ratings

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“Therefore you also be ready, for the Son of Man is coming at an hour you do not expect” Luke 12:40.

Theme: You too must stand ready Text: Deut. 6:20-25; Heb. 11:2, 8-9; Lk. 12:35-48 This week is ‘Health Sunday’ and a good time for us to look at various common health issues with the attention they deserve. This is because many people pay very little attention to their health. The prevalent ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:35-48

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Parenting: A Call To Real Youth Ministry Series

Contributed by Mark Magee on Aug 16, 2004

based on 35 ratings

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Today, as we continue our Home Improvement sermon series, I want to focus on the topic of Parenting and I want to help raise the bar.

Stormie Omartian has written books called, The Power of a Praying Parent, The Power of a Praying Wife & The Power of a Praying Husband. In the Power of a Praying Parent she opens the book sounding like Dickens — "It’s the best of jobs. It’s the most difficult of jobs. It can bring you the greatest ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 11:1-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Stoning Of Stephen Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jun 10, 2004

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Acts Series: 28th Sermon-- Stephen’s ministry was a like a meteor flying thru the night sky…very brief, but brilliant and bright, powerful and spectacular!

The Stoning of Stephen Acts 6:5-15 Today, we look at the first deacon and his story—Stephen. Stephen’s ministry was a like a meteor flying thru the night sky…very brief, but brilliant and bright, powerful and spectacular! We don’t know much about him and his background, but his name tells us ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:5-15

Denomination: Baptist

A Church Without Walls

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on May 14, 2004

based on 15 ratings

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I ahve a dream of us being a ’church without walls’. If we can remove the walls (barriers) God will naturally do the rest. Barriers to God, each other, seekers, age, GOing and serving.

A church without walls. WBC Away weekend . 16.05.04 am Do you believe =God wants the KOG to grow? Lives to be changed? - do you believe Jesus prayers (for unity, many to come to know Him, ¡¥greater things than these¡¦ etc) are answered? Yes? - do you believe God is more willing to answer some of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20, John 17:20-23

Denomination: Baptist

Overcoming Christmas Stress

Contributed by John Hamby on Dec 1, 2003

based on 114 ratings

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Four simple principles for overcoming Holiday stress taken from the story of Martha and Mary.

Overcoming Christmas Stress Luke 10:38-42 Whether you like it our not, whether you are prepared or not, the Christmas Season is upon us! This past Friday, the Friday after Thanksgiving Day, is the known as the busiest shopping day of the year. I overheard one ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Baptist

The Calling

Contributed by Davon Huss on May 20, 2003

based on 19 ratings

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A sermon on the calling of every Christian

Sermon for 5/4/2003 2 Peter 1:3-11 The Calling Introduction: The St. Bernard Dogs in the Alps who seek out travelers lost in a storm take their mission very seriously. One of these dogs returned late one afternoon, wearied from fighting his way through the drifts. He went to his kennel, lay down ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:3-11, Acts 9:1-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Real Jesus Gives Us Real Confidence

Contributed by Gregg Bitter on May 5, 2003

based on 64 ratings

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Our confidence is built on the real Jesus who clearly proved to his disciples that his resurrection is real; therefore, his promises are real and his fogiveness is real.

The Real Jesus Gives Us Real Confidence Grace and peace to you from God our Father and our Lord Jesus Christ. The Word of God through which the Holy Spirit strengthens our confidence in Jesus is the account of Jesus’ resurrection appearance recorded in Luke 24:36-49 – While they were still ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:36-49

Denomination: Lutheran

Living In The Light Of Christ

Contributed by Karl Eckhoff on May 12, 2003

based on 29 ratings

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Living in the light of Christ means admitting our wrongs, but it also means new life by His Spirit.

Confirmation Sunday 1 John 1:5-10 Living in the Light of Christ 05/04/03 One of my favorite contemporary Christian tunes is a song by Geoff Moore entitled, Best Days. Throughout the song Geoff highlights some of the most memorable days of his life – a day when his dad took him fly fishing, taught ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:5-10

Denomination: Lutheran

Remembering Jesus: What Kind Of Love? (Pt. 4) Series

Contributed by Dan Waite on Mar 29, 2006

based on 9 ratings

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Jesus demonstrated a “greater love” through SACRIFICE. What kind of love motivates someone to sacrifice themselves?

Other sermons can be found at http://lastsermon.blogspot.com/ John 15:13 Remembering Jesus: What kind of love? Jesus demonstrated a “greater love” through SACRIFICE. What kind of love motivates someone to sacrifice themselves? (Ill.) A man went to the doctor after weeks of symptoms. The doctor ...read more

Scripture: John 15:13

Denomination: Free Methodist

Are You Salt?

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Sep 25, 2006

based on 45 ratings

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A sermon for the 17th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 21 Jesus talking aobut what kind of life a Christian needs to live

17th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 21 Mark 9:38-50 "Are you Salt?" 38 John said to him, "Teacher, we saw a man casting out demons in your name, and we forbade him, because he was not following us." 39 But Jesus said, "Do not forbid him; for no one who does a mighty work in my name will be ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:38-50

Denomination: Lutheran

Freedom

Contributed by Richard Burkey on Jun 16, 2005

based on 274 ratings

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As we celebrate our nation’s freedom (USA), let us remember what God has made our freedom for.

Freedom Galatians 5:1 (New International Version) It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery. INTRODUCTION: Freedom Lady. Atop the hill in Washington, D.C. stands ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1, Genesis 1:1

Denomination: Lutheran

Lessons I Wish I Had Learned...

Contributed by Brian La Croix on May 23, 2005

based on 6 ratings

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Graduation message for a Christian High School.

Lessons I Wish I Had Learned... Various Scriptures Aberdeen Christian High School Graduation Saturday, May 21, 2005 Introduction Sometimes I tell my kids that I can’t tell them how much I love them because they don’t make words that big. That’s how I feel about being asked to be the speaker ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:3

Denomination: Wesleyan

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