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An Unfinished Symphony

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Oct 22, 2010

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We start the new year thinking it will be much like the last and that we will not finish all those things we have started. But there is more beauty in being unfinished than in being complete; for in Christ we can grow and become what He wants us to be.

Takoma Park Baptist Church, Washington, DC December 29, 1985 I have told you before, I believe, that I am an inveterate list-maker. I believe I have mentioned that my way of working and of setting daily work priorities is to build lists, long, elaborate, detailed lists of things ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:4-16

Denomination: Baptist

Extreme Home Makeover: Dads Edition Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Jun 26, 2012

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Every home could use a little work. This six-sermon series, starting on Mother's Day and ending Father's Day, calls for a extreme makeover of the home according to God's blueprints.

EXTREME HOME MAKEOVER: FATHERS EDITION Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 6/17/2012 For the past six weeks now, we’ve been talking about giving our homes an extreme makeover according God’s blueprints for life, marriage and family. About a decade ago, home makeover ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:1

Denomination: Christian Church

Body Builders: Devotion Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Jan 5, 2001

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It is incumbent upon Christians to build up the body of Christ! Being devoted to one another is a good place to start!

Morning Message January 7, 2001 Central Church of Christ John Dobbs BODY BUILDERS: DEVOTION Romans 12:10 Introduction: 1. We are beginning a new series of messages from the New Testament called "Body Builders". Descriptive term: church is the ‘Body of Christ’. Christian people are called to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Your Condition Is Not Your Conclusion

Contributed by Paul L Brantley on Jan 7, 2005

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Where you are now is not the end, its just the beginning. This is not the end it’s just the start of great things.

Your Condition is not your Conclusion Today I want to take a few minutes to deal with conditions, all of us have condition, and no matter how long you have lived we all have condition. The word Condition as defined by Webster’s dictionary means: “A mode of being or form of existence of a person or ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 20:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

When Christians Disagree (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Dan Borchert on Sep 23, 2004

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Part 2 of 3. Love, love conquers all. When we start with love, there are a lot less arguments

Romans 14:13-23 Getting on the Same Page as God about When Christians Disagree (Part 2) Life Liberty and the Pursuit of Love! Introduction A. Tomorrow is the day that we celebrate memorial day B. For a lot of you it is a day off C. But why do we celebrate Memorial Day? D. We celebrate memorial day ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:13-23

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Revival-Fire From Above (Elijah) Series

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Jul 11, 2003

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To ask God for Revival is to pray for Fire From Above. No one knew how to start a fire like Elijah!

# 4 in series Revival–Light the Fire (Elijah’s Fire from Above) 1 Kings 18 INTRODUCTION There was a man who was going skydiving for the very first time. He had taken all the lessons and now it was time for his first solo jump. He leaps out of the plane but he panicked and couldn’t remember how ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:1-46

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

In

Contributed by Gary Huckaby on May 3, 2003

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DO you ever stop to consider the little words in the Bible? After this message, you may start too.

A Sermon For You A Ministry of Huckaby’s Evangelism Today’s Sermon Title IN By- Evangelist Gary Huckaby Our text for this message is found in the very first book, chapter, and verse, of the Bible. Genesis 1:1, please read along with me if you will. Genesis 1:1, "In the beginning God created ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

A Child Of The King Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Nov 14, 2003

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We are adopted Children of God, we need to start acting like it. There are many benefits of belonging to Jesus

INTRODUCTION • One of the great things that happens to us when we give our lives to Jesus is that we become a part of the family of God. We become an adopted child of God. • In the Romans world from which the letter to the Romans comes from, adoption totally changed a person’s life. • Many ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:12-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Is It A Wonderful Life? Series

Contributed by Mike Quinn on Jan 19, 2006

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We start life with hopes and dreams, but then life gets in the way. What is God doing? It is really a wonderful life?

Is it a Wonderful Life? “A Reel Look At Christmas” Jeremiah 29:4-14 What do I do when life isn’t so wonderful? Jer 29:4-14 This is what the LORD Almighty, the God of Israel, says to all those I carried into exile from Jerusalem to Babylon: 5 "Build houses and settle down; plant gardens and eat ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:4-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

In The Land Of Beginning Again

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Oct 27, 2005

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We would all like a second (maybe a thousandth) chance...a clean start; God offers that.

Who hasn’t looked back over his life and with nostalgia welling-up wished for a new start? Rare, indeed, is the person who has never said, "If I had my life to live over again, I’d..." "I wish there was some wonderful place Called the land of beginning again, Where all our mistakes And all ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:7-17

Denomination: United Methodist

But I Have Nothing To Be Thankful For!

Contributed by Martin Kim on Oct 25, 2004

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It’s time that we start learning to give thanks for all that God has blessed us with.

Scripture text: Psalms 100:4 Enter into His gates with thanksgiving, And into His courts with praise. Be thankful to Him, and bless His name. Happy Sabbath! Let’s start with a word of prayer. Happy Thanksgiving! Did you have a good Thanksgiving? I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving! ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:4

Denomination: Adventist

Rebuilding Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Apr 17, 2002

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This is the 4th sermon in the series "The End". This sermon looks at the rebuilding of the temple and start of sacrificial law in Israel.

Sunday Evening, April 21, 2002 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: “The End” [#4] REBUILDING Matthew 24:15-16 Introduction: 1. As God is preparing for that day to begin the Tribulation, we are seeing many of the pieces to the puzzle fitting in place. 2. Tonight I want to identify some of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:15-16

Denomination: Baptist

Swing Wide You Heavenly Gates

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on May 29, 2006

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Let’s get this straight from the start- who is in charge of all this? This earth? And what is His will for it?

"Swing wide you heavenly gates". Psalm 24. WBC 28.05.06am Introduction Inspiration is a funny thing. Something clicks… it’s like the Lord runs a highlighter through it- and you just know you should preach on it It just didn’t feel right to preach on JOS 3:5 Joshua told the people, "Consecrate ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 24:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

To Know His Power Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Oct 4, 2013

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When we start to grasp His power that He uses for us and in us, that should get the heart pumping!

INTRODUCTION • How many of you woke up with excitement and anticipation concerning the prospect of coming together with your brothers and sisters in Christ to worship? (I AM TAKING NAMES ) • Does the thought of waking up each day knowing you get to serve the Lord excite you? Or ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Quitters And Winners

Contributed by Charles R. Swindoll on Sep 13, 2006

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Quitting is a common malady among Christians. Many start this race with a false concept of its requirements, and leave disillusioned.

Biblical Text: 2 Tim. 4:6-8 (KJV) “For I am now ready to be offered, and the time of my departure is at hand. I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:6-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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