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Don't Give God Any Exuses

Contributed by Dan Borchert on Aug 29, 2002

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We love to think of different reasons why we dont follow God’s command. However they are just all excuses.

I John 2:3-11 Don’t Give God Any Excuses! Introduction A. One of the more enjoyable part about Kid’s Klub is the excuses B. I hear them all C. It wasn’t me, then why did I see you do it D. I didn’t take it, then why is it in your hand E. He told me to, did he do it? F. My mom said I could, can I ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:3-11

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Difference

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Dec 14, 2001

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Many claim to offer truth. The ability to recognize error is easier than you might think and is essential to your Christian witness.

THE DIFFERENCE—Deuteronomy 13:1-5 Not of no consequence but powerfully delusive. A large company offers to fly Bob out to a meeting business class. During the return flight they were given gourmet brownies and cookies. Not hungry, Bob decides to save them for later, so he places them in an air ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 13:1-5, Deuteronomy 13:6-9

Denomination: Baptist

You Must Be Born Again

Contributed by Douglas Wood on Sep 30, 2004

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many people today think they can get to heaven just by being good,Jesus says you must be Born Again.

Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God. Today many people believe that they can get to heaven just by being a good person, My friend I am here to say that no one and I mean no one can go to heaven just by being ...read more

Scripture: John 3:3-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Virtue Of Gentleness (9 Of 10) Series

Contributed by Jeff Armbrester on Mar 24, 2003

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Gentleness is possibly the most misunderstood virtue. Many people think of gentleness as being weak, timid, or passive. This is not the biblical understanding of gentleness.

The Virtue of Gentleness (part 9) The Core Virtues of the Christian Life Galatians 5:22-23 Jeff Armbrester Have you ever watched a 2000-pound horse pull logs? A few years ago, a friend called to tell me that a man who lived over the hill from us was having some trees cut out of his yard and they ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23, Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Methodist

The Day I Died!

Contributed by David Lansdown on Apr 15, 2003

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In thinking about the baptisms of Jon & Jenny, which we will witness shortly, I entitled this message, ‘The Day I Died’.

THE DAY I DIED! Romans 6:1-11 I cant forget the first study on baptism that Jon, Jenny and I did together. In that study we were looking at, amongst other things, the baptism of Jesus. You see Jesus was baptised by John the Baptist. And John’s baptism was for those who saw they needed a saviour – ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

If Only

Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Feb 3, 2003

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We often live our lives thinking "If Only," and this attitude foils the contentment God wants us to live in daily.

If Only TCF Sermon January 12, 2003 As a rule, Man’s a fool When it’s hot, He wants it cool. And when it’s cool, He wants it hot, Always wanting What is not. Now isn’t that so true? When we have the hot summer weather here in Tulsa, we complain about how dreadfully hot it is. When it gets cold ...read more

Scripture: John 15:5, Philippians 4:11-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Are You Ready For The Big Game

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Feb 11, 2003

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Don’t miss the big game because it will determine your destiny and it is coming sooner than you think. So be ready!

Are You Ready for the Big Game? Thesis: Don’t miss the big game because it will determine your destiny and it is coming sooner than you think. So be ready! Hands on Illustration: During the service throw the football to someone and ask them are you ready for the Big Game! Are you ready if ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:4-8, Mark 13:33-36

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Blessed Are The Meek Series

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Jun 13, 2005

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We tend to think that meekness is for losers, but Jesus teaches that the earth belongs to those who humility and meekness is seen in their trust of Christ.

Blessed are the Meek Matthew 5:5 May 29, 2005 This is the third sermon on the beatitudes. We have come down to Matthew 5:5. “Blessed are the meek for they shall inherit the earth.” I have a feeling that we have a problem today as we come to this beatitude on meekness. Meekness doesn’t really ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:5

Denomination: Methodist

It's Not Yours Anyway

Contributed by Juan Lane on Jun 30, 2005

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Some of think that because God has blessed us to have or be over things then it belongs to us and we forget about him.

Its Not Yours Anyway Scripture Reference: Acts 12:21-24 (KJV) Acts 12:21-24 21 And upon a set day Herod, arrayed in royal apparel, sat upon his throne, and made an oration unto them. 22 And the people gave a shout, saying, It is the voice of a god, and not of a man. 23 And immediately the angel ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:21-24

Denomination: Pentecostal

You Will Spread Out!

Contributed by Raphiel Manenge on Sep 10, 2005

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This is a message to the hopeless,the outcast,the ’feeling inferior’,the barren,those who thinks life is meaningless because of situations.

“Sing, O barren woman, you who never bore a child; burst into song, shout for joy, you who were never in labor; because more are the children of the desolate woman than of her who has a husband," says the LORD. "Enlarge the place of your tent, stretch your tent curtains wide, do not hold back; ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 54:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Narnia: Lucy's Faith Is "Unswerving" Series

Contributed by Chuck Cody on Oct 19, 2005

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The first step is faith. Despite what others may think your journey begins now and it begins by saying yes to Jesus.

I remember in my late twenties, I had moved several times, and I was going back to what had been home to me during my high school years. I was going to be staying with some old friends, you know the ones, the ones that know all your stories, that know the “real” you, the ones that know all those ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Blessed Beyond Recognition

Contributed by Juan Lane on May 4, 2005

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Sometimes when we think that man has overlooked us we are wrong. It may be that we really blessed beyond recognition.

Blessed Beyond Recognition Scripture Reference: John 20:11 - 16 (KJV) John 20:11 But Mary stood without at the sepulchre weeping: and as she wept, she stooped down, and looked into the sepulchre, 12 And seeth two angels in white sitting, the one at the head, and the other at the feet, where the ...read more

Scripture: John 20:11-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

When God Doesn't Make Sense

Contributed by Keith Crouch on Feb 21, 2005

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This is a message that has to do with following God by faith even if it doesn’t make sense in our flawed earthly sense of thinking.

When God Doesn’t Make Sense I Kings 17:1-16 I. Go Where God Says Go (v. 1, 3-9) A. Be faithful where God has planted you (v. 1) 1. Be faithful to God when it is popular 2. Be faithful when it is not popular B. Be faithful when it is plentiful and when it is dry (v. 2-7) 1. God is the God of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Nicodemus 2

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Feb 19, 2002

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Jesus gives Nicodemus a theological conundrum "You must be born again." and lets him to go away and think about it.

Gunthorpe/ Field Dalling 15-06-03 My text this morning is taken from our Gospel reading John 3:1-17 and I want to focus on Jesus’ words to Nicodemus: I tell you in truth, no one can see the Kingdom of God, unless he is born again.” I. Background Nicodemus came to Jesus by ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-12

Denomination: Anglican

How To Be Better Than Your Neighbor Series

Contributed by Doug Johnston on Oct 12, 2001

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If we truly think we’re better than another, we must demonstrate it by controlling ourselves, not controlling our neighbor.

“If you ever want to test the (1) of a person, ask him (or her) what you should do when your enemy is vulnerable. Unless they are men or women of God, they’ll tell you to (2) every time.” -Chuck Swindoll (1) = carnality (2) = strike I A Subtle Temptation (1-4) A. When we really want to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 24:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

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