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Elijah's Confrontation Series

Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Apr 11, 2009

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Elijah challenges the people of Israel about the reality of God in their lives.

Elijah’s confrontation I Kings 18:17-40 We’ve looked at Elijah in terms of where he’s been and what he’s done at the beginning of each week. And now I want to focus for a few moments on the man himself, even though we don’t know too much about his ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:17-40

Denomination: Baptist

Prosper In Your Walk With God Series

Contributed by Bruce Landry on Mar 23, 2002

based on 15 ratings

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We will walk with Joseph and see that God prospers all that he does. God seeks to prosper you and I in pursuit of HIS good and perfect will.

Prosper in your walk with God Keep yourself from Temptations Keep faith in the times of False Accusations DBF 3/24/02 Genesis 39 Good morning and welcome to Dillingham Bible Fellowship this morning. Praise God for this is a day that the Lord has made, let us rejoice and be glad in it. Boy the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

I've Got A Surprise For You

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Dec 19, 2002

based on 140 ratings

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How God announced to Mary she would give birth to the Savior of the world.

December 22, 2002 Luke 1:26-38 26 In the sixth month, God sent the angel Gabriel to Nazareth, a town in Galilee, 27 to a virgin pledged to be married to a man named Joseph, a descendant of David. The virgin’s name was Mary. 28 The angel went to her and said, “Greetings, you who are highly ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Lutheran

Proverbial Wisdom

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on May 17, 2004

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Proverbial wisdom. 1- The eyes of the Lord 2- The happiness of the heart 3- The meal of vegetables

INTRO.- Quips and quotes. - Sign in the window of a flower shop: We don’t mind if you stick your nose in our business. - Most of us are like we were thirty years ago – only in slow motion. - Where Eskimos rub noses, Americans rub fenders. - Some people who try to look casual end up looking ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 15:3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Prevailing Power Sets You Free Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Sep 22, 2003

based on 46 ratings

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1st of 4 sermons on the stewardship of Life: God’s Prevailing Power creates freedom and opportunity. In God’s plan for your life you become successful in life beyond belief – having all you need to do more than you could ever imagine.

Slide 1 God’s Prevailing Power Will Set You Free photo of hand holding a rock God’s Prevailing Power creates freedom and opportunity. In God’s plan for your life you become successful in life beyond belief – having all you need to do more than you could ever imagine. On the way in this morning ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-34, Matthew 11:28-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Beyond The Burning

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 21, 2010

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Beyond the Burning. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: Zephaniah chapter 3 verses 8-20. Ill: • Captain of a plane flying over the Atlantic ocean made an announcement; • We have some good news and some bad news, • The good news is we are making record time, • The bad news is we are lost! • I think that is a ...read more

Scripture: Zephaniah 3:8-20

Denomination: Brethren

Ask, Seek, Knock Series

Contributed by Justin Miller on Aug 31, 2011

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1. We’re in Matthew 7:7-11 today.

1. We’re in Matthew 7:7-11 today. It’s a pretty familiar passage where Jesus invites us, really more challenges us, to ask, seek and knock – to get persistent in our pursuit of God, to be diligent in asking for divine intervention. And if we to do that, He gives us some promises ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Climb Out Of Debt Series

Contributed by Jim Erwin on Dec 16, 2007

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When you run in debt, you give to another power over your liberty. But God can help you climb out of debt.

How to CLIMB Out of Debt Building Blocks of Financial Freedom – Part 2 Psalm 37:3-26 We continue our series on Financial Freedom today. Last week, we talked about the importance of giving to God. We talked about how giving first to Him, and giving it regularly will bring financial freedom in your ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:3-26

Denomination: Baptist

The Master's Desire Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Feb 8, 2010

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Exposition of Luke 14:15-24 regarding our duty as servants to be heralds of the gospel and compel people into the kingdom of God

Text: Luke 14:15-24, Title: The Master’s Desire, Date/Place: NRBC, 2/7/10, AM A. Opening illustration: Unless there is a transformation of contemporary church life so that once again the task of evangelism is something which is seen as incumbent on every baptized Christian, and is backed up ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:15-24

Denomination: Baptist

The Heart Of Evangelism Series

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Oct 6, 2008

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This message looks at the heart of Evangelsim, unpacking the Christians motivation, message and mandate.

THE HEART OF EVANGELISM ROMANS : 10:1:21 WHAT MOTIVATES YOU EACH NEW DAY? WHAT ARE YOUR AIMS IN LIFE? WHAT IS YOUR HEARTS DESIRE? ALL OF US HAVE HEART DESIRES , YOUNG OR OLD ALIKE, WE ALL PURSUE OUR DESIRES. MAYBE FOUND: EDUCATION - BUSINESS - MEDIA - RELATIONSHIPS – LEISURE – PLEASURES ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Beginning Of…the Universe Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Apr 13, 2010

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God lays the foundation for all of life and godliness in Genesis.

Scripture Introduction John Haldane pioneered work in genetics, and in 1952 received the Darwin Medal from the Royal Society. Other awards he received included the Huxley Memorial Medal of the Royal Anthropological Institute and the 1960 Kimber Award from the U.S. National Academy of Sciences. He ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-2

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What Is The Equation That Shows Us How To Inherit Eternal Life?

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 27, 2021

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What teachings of the scriptures encapsulate the requirements for eternal life?

What teachings of the scriptures encapsulate the requirements for eternal life? We're going to look at some scriptures, and some instructions in those scriptures for how to receive eternal life, live it out on Earth, and how to be found as a faithful servant when we meet Jesus in heaven. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:3-5, Ephesians 2:8-9, 2 Corinthians 7:10, Galatians 5:16-18, Ezekiel 18:21-23 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Search For Fulfillment Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Mar 17, 2009

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Fulfillment says that your deepest need is met and that you need look no further

SERIES: “BE SATISFIED” “THE SEARCH FOR FULFILLMENT” ECCLESIASTES 2:1-26 Two prisoners are shackled to the wall of a deep dark dungeon. They’re spread-eagled, securely fastened by manacles and chains. Their hanging suspended, side-by-side, a few feet above the damp floor of the dungeon. ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 2:1-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Tenth Commandment

Contributed by Jim Twamley on Mar 25, 2003

based on 48 ratings

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Covetousness drives a wedge between people and destroys relationships.

Slide #1 The Tenth Commandment Slide #2 Ex 20:1-17, “Then God instructed the people as follows: 2 "I am the LORD your God, who rescued you from slavery in Egypt. 3 "Do not worship any other gods besides me. 4 "Do not make idols of any kind, whether in the shape of birds or animals or fish. Slide ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-17, 1 John 2:15-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Beauty And The Beast

Contributed by Kent Lenard on Jan 20, 2003

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This sermon deals with our tendency to sin and Jesus’ ability to free us from Sin and its control. It is patterned after a writing by Max Lucado

Beauty and the Beast Rom 7:15, Mat 27:26-31, Mat 25:40, Psa 51:5, Isa 53:6, Jer 17:9, Rom 3:10, 23, Heb 12:14 Pro 10:16, Isa 50:6, Gal 3:13, January 15, 2003 I. I am sure that most you know the story of the beauty and the beast. I know that since my kids got the animated video that I know ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:15, Matthew 27:26-31

Denomination: Baptist

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