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    Overview Of 1 Peter PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 6, 2024
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    This sermon encourages perseverance in faith and purity, reminding us of our chosen status and the promise of a Heavenly inheritance despite worldly adversities.

    Welcome, dear friends, to this blessed gathering where we find solace, strength, and spiritual sustenance. We are here, not by accident, but by divine appointment. Our Heavenly Father, in his infinite wisdom and boundless love, has led us to this moment, to this place, to this very message. Today, ...read more

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    Why Would You Lie? Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 11, 2017
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    According to a surveys, people lie a lot... especially to their families. Why would they do that, what are the consequences, and what can God do to help them stop?

    OPEN: In our brotherhood we had a great preacher named Wayne Smith who was something of a cutup on stage. He mentioned once that in English Class they taught him that using 2 negatives in a sentence made a positive statement. And he said that, since that was true “The way I figure it, if I know I’m ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Draw Near

    Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Nov 23, 2020
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    Today we are going to look at how God wants us to deal with our family squabbles...

    Some say it started with a dispute over the ownership of a hog. Others say the ill-fated love of Roseanne McCoy and Johnse Hatfield caused it. Whatever the reason, there was bad blood between the Hatfields of West Virginia and the McCoys of Kentucky---they were feuding. It is bad enough when ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Rekindling The Attitude Of Gratitude

    Contributed by Samuel Stone on Nov 22, 2004
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    Present three keys to rekindling the attitude of gratitude using the lesson lean from the elder brother of the prodigal son.

    Rekindling the Attitude of Gratitude 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 “Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” (1 Thess. 5:16-18) A salesman got lost in a rural area and stopped at a farm to get directions. As he was ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Integrity And The Christian

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jul 14, 2002
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    Christians need integrity in these important areas: Money, Sex, Power.

    The news has been rife with stories of the lack of integrity in our culture. First it was the Enron scandal and the accounting firm of Arthur Anderson. Then it was WorldCom. Even Martha Stewart, the apron-clad icon of hominess, has been brought into disrepute through what appears to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Identify Series

    Contributed by Mark Haines on Mar 12, 2007
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    I will encourage God’s people in my care to identify at least one person with whom they will share Jesus’ love between now and Easter Sunday.

    Introduction: What do you tend to notice as you travel around town? What kinds of things naturally catch your eye? Based on our gender, our likes/dislikes, our personalities, our natural inclinations, we all tend to notice particular things. We’ve all had the experience of buying a new car (at ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Spiritual Discipline Of Service Series

    Contributed by Mike Wilkins on May 23, 2006
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    Service of others can bring us closer to God if we treat it as a spiritual discipline

    Tilling the Soil of The Soul May 14, 2006 The Spiritual Discipline of Service The Spiritual Disciplines are meant to be ways to draw closer to God. We meditate, not just to achieve inner peace, but to have God fill our emptiness; we fast to increase our hunger for God; we study to have our ...read more

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    Failure To Pray – Praying For The Wrong Things – Being Worldly And Becoming Series

    Contributed by John Wright on Feb 1, 2010
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    James teaches that wars and fightings among brethren happen due to neglecting to pray, due to praying for the wrong things, being worldly and becoming guilty of spiritual adultery.

    INTRODUCTION #18 1. Open your bibles to James 4:2b (the 2nd part) thru verse 4. 2. In the words and phrases right ahead of this James refers to “wars and fighting’s” that go on in the lives of individuals and among members in local congregations. 3. James teaches that these ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Dining With Derelicts Series

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Mar 9, 2010
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    Jesus ate with sinners. We have likewise been called to dine with derelicts!

    Dining With Derelicts, Luke 15:1-3, 11b-32 Scripture Now the tax collectors and “sinners” were all gathering around to hear him. But the Pharisees and the teachers of the law muttered, “This man welcomes sinners and eats with them." Then Jesus told them this parable: Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    2012: The End Or A New Beginning? Series

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Mar 14, 2012
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    Will 2012 mark the end of the world or will it be yet another opportunity for us to surrender our plans, hopes and ambitions to God. This expository sermon suggests we Surrender our plans, Savor each moment, and Seek God's will. Custom PowerPoint is avail

    New Years 2012 Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 1/1/2012 Today is the first day of a new year and, according to certain prophecy pundits, it could be your last year on earth! Both soothsayers and science-fiction scribes have been predicting the end of the world in 2012 based ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Er

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Dec 24, 2009
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    To share Jesus’ heart is to share His conern for the wandering and lost.

    “An Evangelistic Heart: ER” Luke 15:1-32 The television show called “ER” was one of the most popular shows in television history. It tried to portray the reality of life for the personnel involved in a big city emergency room. The main purpose, of course, for the emergency room and the personnel ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Why Become A Contagious Christian Series

    Contributed by Jon Sullivan on Nov 17, 2009
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    We are commanded to make disciples but why should you be involoved in this life changing task.

    Becoming A Contagious Christian Why Become A Contagious Christian? I) People Matter To God Jesus demonstrates this truth through three stories. Luke 15:1-7 (NIV) 1 Now the tax collectors and "sinners" were all gathering around to hear him. 2 But the Pharisees and the teachers of the law ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Living Life With Purpose, On Purpose Series

    Contributed by Emile Wolfaardt on May 7, 2009
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    (PowerPoint Slides and Cell Study Notes freely available by emailing Emile@Wolfaardt.com) Finding God’s purpose and living to fulfill it - starting where you are with what you are doing....

    Series - "Living Life to the Full" Living with Purpose on Purpose (LTF-04) Eph. 1:9-12 There is an abundance, these days, of pop-psychologists hawking their self-help seminars on the sidewalks of almost every sphere of life. Gurus of every ilk flood the internet selling their secret formulas and ...read more

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    Living In Grace Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on May 28, 2015
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    Grace touches all aspects of our lives. Life is all by grace. God’s grace is always available to you. How can we access it and live by it?

    Living in God’s Amazing Grace 2 Cor. 6:1-2 (NCV) "So we beg you: DO NOT let the grace that you received from God be for nothing!" This summer, we looked at God’s grace and this Fall we’ve learned about the Means of receiving God's grace throughout our lives which Methodists have ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    God’s Lost & Found Department

    Contributed by John Gaston on Jun 13, 2016
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    Luke 15 could aptly be called the Lost & Found chapter of the Gospels. Looking at the similarities & contrasts of these 3 stories – the Lost Sheep, the lost Coin and the lost Son.

    GOD’S LOST & FOUND DEPARTMENT Luke 15:1-32 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: CAUGHT IN THE ACT 1. There are times when we start to look down on someone else, and we find that we ourselves are guilty of the same things. 2. A third-grade teacher had three boys named William in her class. Because she ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God