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The Breath Of Life: Breath In God, Breathe Out God

Contributed by Charles Wallis on Sep 22, 2009

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As God brought Ezekiel to a dead, dry place, we must breathe life into dead places by the Holy Spirit, prophesying life to dead bones that will become a great army!

THE BREATH OF LIFE: Breathe in God, Breathe out God. 092009 How we live by the breath of God: Communication with God is critical and necessary – prayer is like our spiritual breath, we listen to God, we hear from God, we speak to God, we speak for God – the breath of life. Ezekiel 37: Ezekiel ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Unity Over Conflict Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 6, 2016

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Christ has made all things one in himself, and we must strive for unity if we are to have peace.

Thursday after Ash Wednesday 2016 Joy of the Gospel There really is only one choice in this life. We either choose to walk in the path set down by Our Lord or we don’t. Psalm 1, which we just prayed, says it very well: “Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the wicked, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:22-25

Denomination: Catholic

Not As Men Pleasers, But God-Pleaser From The Heart

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jun 7, 2016

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To show that GOD is pleased when we are serving Him heartily and with our whole soul.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you please men? No. I only please an audience of 1 - the LORD JESUS CHRIST. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers/unbelievers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that GOD is pleased when we are serving Him heartily and with our whole soul. IV. TEXT: Ephesians 6:6 (Amplified Bible) Not in ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Sweat Of Thy Brow

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Feb 24, 2017

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Would you rather sweat and work or work so you can sweat?

Gen 3:17 And unto Adam he said, Because thou hast hearkened unto the voice of thy wife, and hast eaten of the tree, of which I commanded thee, saying, Thou shalt not eat of it: cursed is the ground for thy sake; in sorrow shalt thou eat of it all the days of thy life; 18 Thorns also and thistles ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:17-19, Genesis 90:10

Denomination: Baptist

By Faith Moses?

Contributed by J Richison on Aug 11, 2017

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Can an infant child really have faith? The faith that was instilled by the parents propels a child on through turbulent times in life until he discovers his own faith in God.

By Faith Moses Hebrews 11: 23-29 Joshua 4: 1-9 “More important than what you leave to your children is what you leave in your children” Rev. Terry Bolin The text begins by stating “by faith Moses when he was born”. Surely we would all agree that it ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:23-29

Denomination: Pentecostal

God’s Qualification Course For The Child Of God Is Our Valley Experiences Series

Contributed by Preacher Fo Real on May 12, 2011

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Although in our walk in Life, we sometimes view our failures and shortcomings as a badge displaying our unrighteousness before God; it is not. Rather, we must come to understand that all things works only for the good of the child, man, or woman who loves

Although in our walk in Life, we sometimes view our failures and shortcomings as a badge displaying our unrighteousness before God; it is not. Rather, we must come to understand that all things works only for the good of the child, man, or woman who loves God. How does our hurting one another ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: *other

Learning God’s Eternal Existence Lesson 1 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 5, 2025

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God is not like you, He made you like Himself.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. Elmer Towns, a human author wrote this book in the first person, with God as the speaker describing Himself. Is that acceptable? 2. Be careful you don’t belittle God, or minimize Him by making God less than Almighty, the Holy One. “You thought that I was altogether like you” ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:7, Genesis 8:1, Isaiah 1:18, Ephesians 1:11

Denomination: Baptist

1 John 4:13-21 Series

Contributed by Zak Saenz on Apr 26, 2025

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1 John 4:13-21

1 John 4:13-21 13 By this (love) we know that we abide in him and he in us, because he has given us of his Spirit. Love is one of the indications that the Holy Spirit is in us, and we know that love is the greatest of all things, and that all we do as a Christian is encompassed in love and ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:13-21

Denomination: Bible Church

Why Are You Cooking Chili?

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Nov 2, 2021

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How many events and programs does the church hold that do NOT make disciples for Christ? Resources should be directed to the mission - making disciples for Christ.

Why are you cooking chili? Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz Mark 11:15-19 The Temple leaders allowed vendors to set up inside the Temple. A good question for that time would have been why did the Temple authorities allow the money changers and vendors into the outer court. The merchants could have ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:15-19

Denomination: United Methodist

The First Sunday Of Advent, Year C: Not Very Christmasy.

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Nov 12, 2024

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The Church tells the Christmas Story backwards: the focus is to prepare for the coming of the Lord: at the end of the world, and when Christ comes for us at the end of our individual worlds, at death.

Our Gospel from St. Luke today is a little unsettling. Not very Christmasy. Unseasonal thoughts about the end of the world. Yet, the word Advent from the Latin, adventus, means “coming.” The Church tells the Christmas Story backwards: the focus is to prepare for the coming of the Lord: at the end ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:36

Denomination: Catholic

Learning God's Eternal Existence Lesson 1 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 24, 2023

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God describes Himself in human functions so we can understand, distinguish, and interpret God to others.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. Elmer Towns, a human author, wrote this book in the first person, with God as the speaker describing Himself. Is that acceptable? 2. Be careful you don’t belittle God, or minimize Him by making God less than Almighty, the Holy One. “You thought that I was altogether like you” ...read more

Scripture: Job 27:3, Psalm 50:21, Exodus 20:3, Psalm 6:1, John 3:16 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Being Ready Means Living In Faith

Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Nov 30, 2002

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First Sunday In Advent: Preparation for Jesus’ return is not ’rocket science.’ Readiness is simply living in the faith that God has called us to by grace.

Today is the first Sunday of Advent - the beginning of a new Church Year. The Altar is draped in blue - expressive of hope, expectation and anticipation, which is the dominant mood of Advent. The Advent season is four Sundays long. That is why we have the four Advent candles in the Advent wreath. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:33-37

Denomination: Lutheran

Together We Can

Contributed by Bob Soulliere on Mar 6, 2010

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The greatness of a church is not measured in how many come into the church but in how many go out in ministry. The church gathers; then the church scatters. The church must go outside its walls to reach people who need the Lord. The effectiveness of our c

Together we can Some missionaries in the Philippines set up a croquet game in their front yard. Several of their native neighbors became interested and wanted to join the fun. The missionaries explained the game and started them out, each with a mallet and ball. As the game progressed, opportunity ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Conspiracy Or Assurance Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jun 27, 2010

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Study of the book of Isaiah, Chapter 8. God is calling out for this church, and for all believers, to put their faith and trust totally in Him and not rely on the conspiracies of this world. Otherwise our future, even our hope, will be replaced by despa

Conspiracy or Assurance Isaiah 8:11-22 Introduction - On Wed night, we discussed the importance of relying on God; trusting 100% - If God is for us, who can be against us (Isa 8:10 is frontrunner to Romans 8:31) - Even though our enemies devise plans against us, we will be victorious - With God ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 8:11-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Forgotten Savior

Contributed by Ed Wrather on Dec 17, 2004

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The focus on worldly things during the Christmas season has hidden the true reason for the season.

THE FORGOTTEN SAVIOR SW11.28.04am Psalm 106:13-31 INTRO: Friday was the first shopping day after Thanksgiving and is know as “Black Friday”. 1. I’ll confess that I did go shopping yesterday in one store, a book store. (1. It was crowded but I was able to buy a bargain - If you bought two ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 106:13-31

Denomination: Baptist

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