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Satisfaction Guaranteed Series

Contributed by Dan Brown on Mar 12, 2007

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Our deepest desire should be to hunger and thirst for righteousness, for the things of God.

11/07-Matt. 5:6-Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness Turn to matt. 5:6 Christ follows a natural, logical progression through the beatitudes -poor in spirit-acknowledge our need for him, our spiritual bankruptcy -mourn-over the cause of that bankruptcy, our sin -meek-we are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:6

Denomination: *other

Born Again

Contributed by Joanna Beveridge on Jan 27, 2007

based on 4 ratings

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To be born again means trusting God enough to leave the safety of our old life

“Very truly, I tell you, no-one can see the kingdom of God without being born from above.” Jesus always chose the words he used very carefully. To appreciate that this is true you only have to think about the stories he told to illustrate the message he was trying to get across. Think about the ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-12

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Is Jesus Still Weeping?

Contributed by David Dewitt on Apr 9, 2001

based on 125 ratings

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Jesus wept over the state of Jerusalem. Is He still weeping over the state of our lives?

Is Jesus still weeping? Luke 19:41-44 April 8, 2001 Palm Sunday This message was based on an outline in Roger Capbell’s book Preach for A Year # 1 Palm Sunday Tears pages 61 and 62, published by Kregel. Introduction I. New Pastor¡¦s Appointment Finding his newly-appointed pastor standing at his ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:41-44

Denomination: Church Of God

Processes Of Maturity

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 8, 2001

based on 15 ratings

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God supplies us with hope despite all the discouraging things that happen to us. A right sense of God’s love to us will make us not ashamed, either of our hope. When we are taunted about why we are waiting on God we can rest confidently in His promises.

Unit 14 – Patience Lesson 39 – “I Want Patience – Quickly!” – Rom. 5:1-5; Rom. 12:12; James 1:2-8; Heb. 12:1-15 Preparation for the Teacher 1. Aim: To lead the people to understand God’s processes for helping us develop patience that leads to Christ like maturity. 2. Explanation of the Aim: A ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Use Music To Enhance Our Relationships

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

based on 125 ratings

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How To Use Music To Enhance Our Relationships

HOW TO USE MUSIC TO ENHANCE OUR RELATIONSHIPS WITH GOD and PEOPLE - Col. 3:16 Illustration: Martin Luther said, "The devil takes flight at the sound of music, just as he does at the words of theology, and for this reason the prophets always combined theology and music, the teaching of truth and ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:16-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Addressing The Proud Person As Jesus Would

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 6, 2004

based on 25 ratings

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The Lord Jesus was the Master in approaching people at the point of their need. He knew how to move from a person’s felt need to their perceived need to their human need as a gateway to their spiritual need.

Addressing the Proud Person as Jesus Would (Luke 7:30-50) Illustration:The pride of your heart has deceived you. --Obadiah 1:3. As the story goes, Muhammad Ali looked up with that saucy grin of his and said in a slow, gravelly voice, "Superman don’t need no seatbelt!" Without missing a beat, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:30-50

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Passing It On

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Sep 24, 2003

based on 28 ratings

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Everything you need to be an effective witness.

28, September 2003 Dakota Community Church Passing It On If you have ever been a part of helping someone to find faith you know there is nothing like it. The angels may rejoice but if you were in on it, you did some rejoicing of your own. Three things you need before you can share your ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:8-9, Proverbs 24:11-12

Denomination: Mennonite

Faith Of Our Mothers

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 10, 2005

based on 14 ratings

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A Mother’s Day Message

FAITH OF OUR MOTHERS Hebrews 11:6 INTRO: One of the sweetest memories that anyone can have is the memory of a good mother. Some of you today are wearing a white flower because you have lost your mother. I wonder how you remember your mother? Some of you remember sitting by ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:6

Denomination: Baptist

From Servants To Friends

Contributed by Ken Pell on Sep 25, 2007

based on 1 rating

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A Sermon on Compassionate Minsitry

From Servants to Friends Luke 10:27-37 A Sermon on compassionate ministry 27He answered: " ’Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind’; and, ’Love your neighbor as yourself.’" 28"You have answered correctly," Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:27-37

Denomination: Nazarene

A Bad Bet

Contributed by Eric Hanson on Aug 9, 2007

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This message Exposes the folly of organized gambling. It draws from many sources to build the case that the spread of gamblilng establishments is bad for individuals, families, and communities.

A Bad Bet Organized Gambling Pastor Eric Hanson I Timothy 6:9-10 People who want to get rich, fall into temptation and a trap, and into many foolish and harmful desires that plunge men into ruin and destruction. For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil. Some people, eager for money, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:9-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Confirmation Number

Contributed by Scott Bradford on May 5, 2012

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This is a "Confirmation Sunday" sermon

The following (adapted)was actually written by a Talmudic Scholar and takes place between Billy Graham and an Angel. Talmudic meaning rabbinical discussions concerning Jewish law: (1) “Reservation Angel: This is the Heaven Inn Hotel. How can I help you today? Billy: Hello. This is Billy ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:1-9

Denomination: United Methodist

Go Light Your World - A Christian Response To Bullying Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Oct 14, 2012

based on 7 ratings

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This past week, a 15 year old teenage girl in BC committed suicide. This message is a Christian response to the very real issue of bullying.

GO LIGHT YOUR WORLD: REFUSE TO DO NOTHING! THE STORY BEHIND THE MESSAGE: • Wednesday I saw a video on youtube that had been posted by a 15 year old BC girl named Amanda Todd. • This girl had been brutally bullied into a deep depression until finally – one month after posting this video – she ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16

Denomination: *other

The Radical Gospel

Contributed by Ian Lyall on Oct 11, 2008

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Is the Gospel we preach, and the God we preach the same as Paul had preached to the Thessalonians in AD 49?

The first epistle to the Thessalonian, of which we just heard the first chapter, is the earliest of Paul’s writings. We read in Acts chapter 17 of his visit to Thessalonica (modern-day Salonika) in the year 49; of how he preached in the synagogue for two Sabbaths, but was then driven from the city ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Decision 2008

Contributed by Jesse Bennett on Oct 25, 2008

based on 14 ratings

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Adresses political view of the democrat and republican parties and what God thinks about what they stand for.

Decision 2008; Jesse Bennett 10-26-08 Bible Baptist Church Shawnee Oklahoma I Corinthians 10:24-25 Our elections are upon us once again, we have some tough decisions to make about our countries future. Thank God we still have the ability to make decisions, for we still have the freedom to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:24-25

Denomination: Baptist

How To Increase Your Credibility Series

Contributed by Tim Huie on Apr 13, 2008

based on 4 ratings

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Christians can maximize their credibility by engaging in key Christian behaviors.

1. Illus. of waitress • Christian man went into restaurant. Paid his bill with a $20 bill. When waitress brought him his change, she brought $10 too much. • When he called her back to table and brought this to her attention, she said, “I know. I was watching church service on television the other ...read more

Scripture: James 1:26-27

Denomination: Baptist

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