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Do I Really Need The Church?

Contributed by Dan Thompkins on Jan 19, 2008

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“The church provides people with things they cannot find anywhere else in the world.”

· Vance Packard calls America “a nation of strangers.” · Today: an epidemic of loneliness in our society. (4 out of 10 experience intense loneliness) · “Everywhere you look, there are signs that people are hungering for fellowship, community, and a sense of family. Beer ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 122:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

The First Fruit

Contributed by Samuel Stone on Nov 15, 2007

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Paul addressed the case for resurrection at Corinth.

1 Cor. 15:12-20: Now if Christ is proclaimed as raised from the dead, how can some of you say there is no resurrection of the dead? 13 If there is no resurrection of the dead, then Christ has not been raised; 14 and if Christ has not been raised, then our proclamation has been in vain and your ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:12-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Story

Contributed by Greg Nance on Feb 9, 2008

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Why is so much of God’s word narrative? Why did God chose story to instruct us and call us to Christ? There is power in a story. God’s story has the power to save us.

As we study through the gospel of Luke, or any of the gospels for that matter, we find God’s word communicating with us on a different level than direct instructions. God has chosen to use a wide range of literary genre as he inspired his Word to us. The gospels are more than historical stories ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-39

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Mother's Gift

Contributed by Scott Malone on Apr 5, 2005

based on 16 ratings

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Hannah’s preparation of Samuel for a life of ministry was accomplished in just a few short years. See the qualities of motherhood that allowed her to impact young Samuel.

"A Mother’s Gift" 1 Samuel 1 A teacher gave her class of second graders a lesson on the magnet and what it does. The next day in a written test, she included this question: "My full name has six letters. The first one is M. I pick up things. What am I?" When the test papers were turned in, the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

Filling A Father's Shoes

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Mar 14, 2002

based on 26 ratings

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The world’s hardest job is being a father.

JOB 1:1-8 "FILLING A FATHER’S SHOES" A) If you were asked to name the world’s hardest job, what would you say it is? * Serving as president of the U.S.? * Heading up the United Nations? * Serving Jesus Christ somewhere as a missionary or as a pastor? B) Each of those choices could be defended! * ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Who Do You Think You Are?

Contributed by W F on Oct 5, 2004

based on 17 ratings

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Peter shows us that because of Christ we are all acceptable, capable, valuable and forgivable.

"Who do you think you are?" 1 Peter 2:4-10 Sometimes I wonder if God is experiencing an identity crisis. (Illustrate from Morgan Freemans line in the movie “Deep Impact” – “Pray to god, whom ever that may be for you.” Morgan Freeman’s god suffered from an identity crisis. I wonder if you suffer ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-10

Denomination: *other

When God Turns Your Life Upside Down

Contributed by Don Schultz on Aug 12, 2004

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God turned Mary’s life upside down. Her response - the Magnificat - teaches us many lessons.

Luke 1:46-55 WHEN GOD TURNS YOUR LIFE UPSIDE DOWN The 2004 Olympics have just begun. Athletes from all over the world have been preparing for this moment. Imagine all the time and effort and sacrifice that must go into getting ready to compete in the Olympics! And you know why these athletes ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:46-55

Denomination: Lutheran

The Potter's House

Contributed by Ken Harris on Sep 5, 2004

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The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to affirm to others that - FIGURATIVELY SPEAKING - God is the Portter and we are the Marred Clay; and He doesn’t GIVE-UP ON US.

“The Potter’s House” Jeremiah 18:1-6 U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris CP Walker, Taegu, South Korea BIG IDEA: GOD DOESN’T GIVE-UP ON US. REFERENCES: John 3:1-7; Jeremiah 18:1-11; Psalm 139:1-6,13-18; Deut. 30:15-20; 2 Cor. 4:7 (... earthen vessels in the KJV or Jars of Clay in the NIV); ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 18:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Innkeeper

Contributed by James Buchanan on Dec 1, 2003

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The third in a series on The Three People Missed at Christmas. This focuses on a personage of the innkeeper, who was so close to the Savior, but missed the boat.

Have you ever missed the boat? Have you ever gotten so wrapped up in things that you have missed out on the main reason for doing what you do? The rich industrialist from the North was horrified to find the southern fisherman lying lazily beside his boat, smoking a pipe. "Why aren’t you out ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Vision For Christlikeness

Contributed by Jerry Vargo on Dec 12, 2003

based on 28 ratings

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The primary purpose of God is to form us into Christlikeness.

If you use any or all of this message--would you be willing to fire off a quick email to:pastorjerryvargo@juno.com? I would like to have an idea of how often my sermons are actually being preached to strengthen the Body of Christ. Thanks! A Vision for Christlikeness Pastor Jerry C. Vargo Our ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:29-31

Denomination: Pentecostal

Target Group Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Feb 12, 2002

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This is the 2nd sermon in the "Who Is Jesus Christ?" series. This sermon follows the footsteps of Jesus to see who He ministered to.

Sunday Morning February 17, 2002 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: Who Is Jesus Christ? [#2] TARGET GROUP 1 Timothy 1:15-17 Introduction: 1. Last week we learned that Jesus did not come to this earth to make us better. Jesus came to resurrect us from the dead. 2. Jesus said He came to seek ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:15-17, 1 Timothy 1:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

Called To Be A Spiritual Hero

Contributed by Riaan De Villiers on Jan 23, 2006

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What is my calling? How can I make a difference in my generation? What does God want me to do? Does these questions sounds familiar? Come and find God’s purpose for you.

Called to be A Spiritual Hero We are standing at the beginning of a new year with lots of challenges in front of us. I believe the biggest challenge is to find your calling and to live out that calling. Romans 8:28 – 30 Romans 8:28 ALT: But we know that to the ones loving God all things work ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-30

Denomination: Pentecostal

Mum's That Make A Difference

Contributed by Darren Rogers on Mar 3, 2008

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This is a Mothers day maeesage explaining the importance of mums point the children in the right direction - Towards Christ!

Mum’s Who Make a Difference 2nd March 2008 pm You Know You’re a Mum When... The kids are fighting, you threaten to lock them in a room together and not let them out until someone’s bleeding. Your idea of a good day is making it through without a child leaking bodily fluids on you. You’re ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 2:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Throwing A Raw Potato Aginst The Wall

Contributed by Joe Rowland on Mar 3, 2008

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God gave me a dream about throwing raw potatoes against the wall. God will use things and people in ways we might not think that He will.

Throwing a Raw Potato Against the Wall 1 Corinthians 1:18-31 18 For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us which are saved it is the power of God. 19 For it is written, I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and will bring to nothing the understanding of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-31

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Paul's Concern Over Heresy Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Nov 26, 2006

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Paul was concerned for the believers in Colosse.

Sermon Brief Date Written: November 26, 2006 Date Preached: November 26, 2006 Where Preached: OZHBC (PM) Sermon Details: Sermon Series: A Study in Colossians Sermon Title: Paul’s Concern over Heresy in the Church Sermon Text:: Col 2:1-5 Introduction: Just a note, this outline is NOT original ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

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