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Why Christians Face Trials

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Oct 12, 2006

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lessons learned in the midst of the trials of life

Intro: over the last few months with Lauri facing cancer surgery and chemo treatments, I have thought a lot about the reasons God allows His people to go through trials in their lives. The Bible is filled with people of God facing trials, so it is very clear that just because you serve God you are ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Tri-God Series

Contributed by John Braland on Oct 12, 2006

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Christians claim to believe in one God yet worship three. How can this be? This message will challenge your thinking on who God is and ask you to consider what you believe about the trinity.

What is God like? If you were to describe God, what would you describe him like? Someone once said: God is little like General Electric. He brings good things to life. God is a little like a Visa Card. He’s everywhere you want to be. God is like Scotch Tape. You can’t see Him, but you know He’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:7-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Part 2 - The Thinking Pillar Series

Contributed by Pastor Bruce A. Shields on Oct 14, 2006

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Part 2 of our House of Faith Series entitled: The Thinking Pillar. We will look at how once we have the Word of God as our foundation, with Jesus Christ as our Cornerstone, we can begin to allow the Holy Spirit to build upon that firm foundation. The f

The House of Faith Part 2 – The Thinking Pillar Rev. Bruce A. Shields House of Faith Ministries www.PS127.org WELCOME Last week we began our series ‘The House of Faith’, by discussing the importance of the foundation of our faith being the teachings of the Apostles and Prophets, with Christ ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:3-5

Denomination: Bible Church

The Results Of Reconciliation Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Oct 15, 2006

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If God has done the most, will He not do the least? If He’s done the best, will He not do the rest?

The Results of Reconciliation Romans 5:9-11 Rev. Brian Bill 10/15/06 A teenager received his driver’s permit and asked his dad about using the family car. His father sat him down and said, “I’ll make a deal with you. You bring your grades up from a C to a B average, study your Bible more, get ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:9-11, Romans 2:5-11, Romans 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Takes A Licking And Comes Out Kicking

Contributed by Randall Lavere Ii on Oct 15, 2006

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a lesson on how to endure lifes trials

Takes a licking, and comes out kicking The bible is one big beautiful portrait of the Love and mercy of God Almighty. The entire Old Testament, is a pre-cursor, of Jesus Christ the son of God who was to come. There is nothing in the bible that is there for no reason, everything has a purpose, and ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:35-39

Denomination: Charismatic

Evangelism Reflects Communication In Our Walk With Christ Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Oct 17, 2006

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We are called to be "Fishers of Men" by Christ and we must share Christ with our life, our lips and our legacy...

Date Written: October 12, 2006 Date Preached: October 15, 2006 Church: OZHBC (AM) FOUNDATIONAL ELEMENTS Series Title: Living A Life of Evangelism Sermon Title: Evangelism reflects Communication in our Christian Walk Sermon Text: Acts 5:19-21 INTRODUCTION: I once heard a story about a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:19-21

Denomination: Baptist

Be What God Has Made You - Salty Christians!

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Oct 17, 2006

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Jesus calls Christians "salt." This title reminds us of the new nature, and special assignment God has given to all believers. (Sermon adapted from Feb. 4, 1999 sermon by John C. Jeske.)

It’s that season of the year again. Time to dig in the attic or make a run to Value Village and put a costume together for Halloween. So what do you plan on dressing up as this year (ask several children in congregation)? May I offer a costume suggestion? How about dressing up as a box of salt? No, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:38-50

Denomination: Lutheran

Will You Sell Your Birthright?

Contributed by Deborah Prihoda on Oct 17, 2006

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We have been entrusted with a great treasure in our lives and we must guard against our tendency to take the Holy Spirit for granted.

Will You Sell Your Birthright? Text: Genesis 25:24-34 INTRODUCTION ILLUSTRATION: TV Program - Antique Roadshow Stand in line Heirlooms = junk Junk = heirlooms TRANSITION: We have a treasure hidden in our lives that we take for granted and if we aren’t careful, we allow the enemy an inroad to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 25:24-34

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Altar

Contributed by Richard Reid on Oct 20, 2006

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Where is my Altar?

The Altar Psalms 43:4 10/17/06 Then I will go to the altar of God, to God, my exceeding joy. I will praise you on the harp, God, my God. The word altar is mentioned 322 times in the bible. When the “Judgment Seat of Christ” is set, the rewards will not cover the “world’s best singers” or the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 43:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Our Purpose: To Teach The Saved Series

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Oct 20, 2006

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A 5-part series casting vision and clarity about the purpose of our church.

PRACTICING OUR PURPOSE OUR PURPOSE: TO TEACH THE SAVED MARK 4:3-10, 13-20 INTRODUCTION: A minister friend of mine tells this true story of his next door neighbors who had wanted a baby for the longest time. For 6 years this couple prayed that God would bless them with a child. Finally they ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:3-20

Denomination: Christian Church

What Are You Looking At ? Series

Contributed by Randall Lavere Ii on Oct 20, 2006

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2nd in a series of 2. Rather than focus on the problems of life, we should look unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith.

What are you looking at? Hebrews 12:1-3 Continue dialogue from Zaccheus. He rose above the rest of the crowd, and made the extra effort to see Jesus passing through. We talked about getting into position to receive the blessings from God, and how the timing in life is everything. (Marvin & ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Charismatic

Thats For Sure

Contributed by Randall Lavere Ii on Oct 20, 2006

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a message on the confidence we have in Christ.

That’s for sure 1 John 5:14 And this is the confidence that we have in him, that, if we ask any thing according to his will, he heareth us: 15And if we know that he hear us, whatsoever we ask, we know that we have the petitions that we desired of him. The will of God. Accomplishing the will of ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:14

Denomination: Charismatic

Get It Together

Contributed by Randall Lavere Ii on Oct 20, 2006

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A look at how God brings things together.

Randall LaVere II Saturday, July 27, 2002 Get it together Read Ezekiel Ch. 37 V 1-10 & Pray V.3 – explain -”I don’t know” Have you ever gone through any thing in life where you were just like, Where are we going? We always feel like that we have to have an answer. But there are some things that ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-10

Denomination: Charismatic

Let The Spirit Move Us To True Discipleship

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Oct 21, 2006

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We should not be amazed at the Amish response of forgivness. To know the power of Christ’s death and reusrrection calls us to live our lives in forgiveness.

20th Sunday after Pentecost (Pr. 24) October 22, 2006 “Series B” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, we give you thanks for the gift of your Son, who came among us to reveal your Word for our lives, and to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:35-45

Denomination: Lutheran

Therefore! Series

Contributed by Bill Lyle on Oct 23, 2006

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A Study in First Peter

Therefore, rid yourselves of all malice and all deceit, hypocrisy, envy, and slander of every kind. Like newborn babies, crave pure spiritual milk, so that by it you may grow up in your salvation, now that you have tasted that the Lord is good. I. The use of reason in 1 Peter A. Therefore is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-3

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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