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A Proper Response To Grace Series

Contributed by David Quackenbush on Nov 8, 2008

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Second sermon in the study of 2 Peter. Looks at how we are to "add" to our faith practical disciplines in personal holiness as a proper response to grace

A PROPER RESPONSE TO GRACE Scripture: 2Peter 1:5-15 5 Now for this very reason also, applying all diligence, in your faith supply moral excellence, and in your moral excellence, knowledge, 6 and in your knowledge, self-control, and in your self-control, perseverance, and in your ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:5-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Why Give Thanks?

Contributed by Keith Broyles on Nov 24, 2008

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With so much going on in our world, what reason do we have to give thanks this Thanksgiving

Samuel Scull farms in the Arizona desert with his wife and children. One night a fierce desert storm struck with rain, hail, and high wind. At daybreak, feeling sick and fearing what he might find, Samuel went out to look things over and survey the loss. The hail had beaten the garden into the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 92:1

Denomination: Methodist

The Gospel Of Jesus: Life Swap Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Mar 16, 2006

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Baptism of Christ--The carpenter trades in His woodworking tools and becomes a rebuilder of human hearts, as He carves out a way of escape for hell bound mankind. Link included to formatted text and PowerPoint Presentation.

The Gospel of Jesus – Life Swap Matthew 3:13-17 In our first 2 messages in this new series we’ve looked at Jesus ‘Before There Was Time’ and ‘BC to AD’ [Jesus in the OT]. Of course, at Christmas each year we look into His birth and this year we studied His childhood with a children’s sermon: ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

Five Smooth Stones Series

Contributed by Dave Rajoon on Jan 19, 2007

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On his way to face the giant Goliath, David picked up five smooth stones from a brook. But David stood up to Goliath with more than just simple weapons; he defeated Golliath with F-A-I-T-H and trust in God.

Introduction: Daisy Cutters, Bunker Buster, Smart Bombs…maybe you have heard about them! These are some of the modern weapons technology that US armed forces have used in the fight against terrorism in Afghanistan and elsewhere. Today’s battles are fought with a dizzying array of weaponry that was ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:38-47

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Our Power In Spiritual Battle Series

Contributed by Jason Peterson on Sep 5, 2006

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The third sermon in a series on spiritual battle. Including the last three pieces of spiritual armor and walk through of Matthew 4 and how Jesus acts in battle.

Good Morning! Thank you so much for being here today to conclude the spiritual battle portion of the summer series. Last week we talked about the first three pieces of armor, the belt of truth, breastplate of righteousness, and readiness of the gospel of peace. This leaves us with the remaining ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Have You Murdered Anyone Lately? Series

Contributed by Johann Neethling on Sep 18, 2006

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The whole point of the commandment to not commit murder is that human life is absolutely precious because we were made in the image and likeness of Almighty God.

HAVE YOU MURDERED ANYONE LATELY? Matthew 5:21-26 1. One of the major challenges of preaching through a book of the Bible or extended sections of a book is that you are forced to deal with some of the tougher and more uncomfortable passages of scripture. • It would be so much easier and more ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-26

Denomination: United Methodist

Feasting Through Fastiing

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Sep 22, 2006

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“Fasting”… topic we don’t hear much about in the church to day - Many of us may think of fasting as for the spiritually elite… those specially gifted… a gift we seek about as much as celibacy or martyrdom. - Many of our initial thoughts, or even experi

“Fasting”… topic we don’t hear much about in the church to day - Many of us may think of fasting as for the spiritually elite… those specially gifted… a gift we seek about as much as celibacy or martyrdom. - Many of our initial thoughts, or even experiences conjure up thoughts of sitting around ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Encouragement For The Persecuted

Contributed by Nathan Johnson on May 7, 2007

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When we face persecution and rejection for our life in Christ, we can take courage in the fact that one day, we will find out that it was worth it all and much more.

Introduction: We can take courage in the fact that one day, all those who ridicule and persecute us for our faith, if they do not repent, will have to face God. We need to be telling others about Him so they can avoid this encounter. Pressure o Some can take more than others o We all respond ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 7:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Blessed Dimensions Of Obedience

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Feb 1, 2004

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Many people think they can find happiness by satisfying their appetites yet remain unfulfilled. Sadly, people strive for more money, better jobs and promotions failing to realize that the Lord is the giver of success. God gave us directions in how to find

The Blessed Dimensions of Obedience (Deut 8:1-20) Many people think they can find happiness by satisfying their appetites yet remain unfulfilled. Sadly, people strive for more money, better jobs and promotions failing to realize that the Lord is the giver of success. God gave us directions in ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 8:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Faithfulness--God's And Yours

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Sep 17, 2004

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We are in partnership with God. He is always faithful but the other side of the coin is that we need to be faithfulful to Him as well.

Iliff and Saltillo UM September 19, 2004 Faithfulness --God’s and Yours Joshua 23:1-16 INTRODUCTION: In chapter 23 the great leader of Israel had reached old age and this chapter records some of his last words to the people. To the very end of his life he remained full of faith and full ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 23:1-16

Denomination: Methodist

Peter: Dismay In The Garden Series

Contributed by Alan Mccann on Jun 28, 2004

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the failure of our own strength.

Peter- Dismay in the Garden Mark 14.22-42 Answer a question for me: How can you go from ‘I will never deny you, I will die for you, to ‘I don’t know him in less than 12 hours?’ That was Peter’s experience on that fateful night. How did it happen? What contributed to such a fall from the one ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:22-42

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Finding Victory

Contributed by David Dewitt on May 2, 2004

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David gives us a fool proof pattern for finding victory in our lives.

Finding Victory 1 Chronicles 14:8-17 May 2, 2004 Some years ago a young man approached the foreman of a logging crew and asked for a job. "That depends," replied the foreman. "Let’s see you fell this tree." The young man stepped forward and skillfully felled a great tree. Impressed, the foreman ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 14:8-17

Denomination: Church Of God

The Disobedience Of Jonah.

Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Oct 3, 2005

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It seems today people will disobey with both hands before they would be obedient with one hand.

The disobedience of Jonah. Jonah 1:3 08/31/05 When we think of Bible heroes, we think of Jonah. But we find as disappointing as we may find, we do find that our heroes failed at times. Maybe not as noticeable as did Jonah, but they do fail. But his failures should not discourage us but teach us ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:3

Denomination: Baptist

"Eating Bologna Sandwiches Instead Of Steak!”

Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Jan 13, 2010

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As Moses depended upon God so must we. Prayer changes things and situations.

"Eating Bologna Sandwiches instead of Steak!” Exodus 17:8-16 Some years ago a young man looking for work approached the foreman of a logging crew and asked him for a job. “It depends,” replied the foreman. “Let’s see you take this one down.” The young man ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:8-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Secrets Of Our Success

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 20, 2010

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Successful Christians are those who know God and are willing to do what He wants them to do.

The Secrets of our Success Intro: You don’t have to look very hard to find all kinds of books and seminars on success. How to be successful in business. How to earn a 6 figure income while staying at home. 6 Easy steps to Success. No doubt you can probably find some good principles in some ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

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