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Defining Marriage In The 21st Century Series

Contributed by Larry Thompson on Sep 2, 2006

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Today we face a very deliberate attack on the institution of marriage. This message not only defines marriage for the audience but also demonstrates through scripture why marriage may only be defined as ONE MAN-ONE WOMAN.

ON STAR SERMON SERIES DEFINITION OF MARRIAGE Genesis 2:18-24 - ©Dr. Larry L. Thompson (2006) Introduction: the Institution of Marriage is under Siege! Tragically, we have seen our society work to systematically re-define marriage. We desperately need guidance and we desperately need to turn to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18-24

Denomination: Baptist

Ending Your Power Shortage

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 5, 2005

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There seems to be a critical shortage of power in the lives of people regarding Christ’s great commission. When we read about terrorists threats around the world, many seem to grow hesitant to be involved with missions. However, the Lord Jesus said, "You

Ending Your Power Shortage (Acts 1:8) Right before Jesus acended into heaven He gave us a promise: "But you shall receive power (ability, efficiency, enablement and might) when the Holy Spirit has come upon you and you shall be My witnesses in Jerusalem, Judea, Samaria and to the ends of the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Shattering Myths About The Unchurched Part One

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Feb 15, 2005

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Four myths commonly believed about the unchurched.

God’s Glorious Church Shattering Myths about the Unchurched: Part One John 4:35 Woodlawn Baptist Church February 13, 2005 Introduction (See endnote) You are probably familiar with the chapter in which our text is found. Jesus had been speaking with the woman at the well, had led her to saving ...read more

Scripture: John 4:35, John 4:31-35

Denomination: Baptist

Turning Quiet Places Into Holy Places

Contributed by Robert Donato on Nov 30, 2005

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An intimate relationship with God enables a person to handle life’s difficulties

Turning Quiet Places into Holy Places Luke 5:12-16 Theologian A. W. Tozer gives tremendous insight as he writes these profound words in his book The Knowledge of the Holy: “What comes into our minds when we think about God is the most important thing about us.” What do you think about God? Do ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:12-16

Denomination: Nazarene

Different Reactions To Jesus Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Mar 19, 2008

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God offers to the followers of Jesus something worth selling all else for.

Scripture Introduction Pastor Douglas Webster wrote a provocative book entitled, Selling Jesus. He described the American church as taking a foolish route to attract an audience. While the claims of Christianity can and should compete in the “marketplace” of ideas, we must be careful of “selling ...read more

Scripture: John 6:60-71

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Learning To Play Nice

Contributed by Monty Newton on Jun 20, 2011

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Our lives are lived most peacefully when we live in a "roundabout" way.

Title: Learning to Play Nice Text: II Corinthians 13:11-14 and Romans 12:14-21 Thesis: Our lives are lived most peacefully when we live in a “roundabout” way. Introduction Bonnie and I saw our first Lacrosse match two weeks ago in Wheaton, IL. Our oldest Granddaughter, Matti, was ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:14-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Jesus Way Series

Contributed by Emile Wolfaardt on Aug 16, 2009

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(PowerPoint slides are freely available by emailing emile@wolfaardt.com) Looking at the Power of your Testimony - Witnessing the Jesus Way

Journeying with John - It’s a Blast (JWJ-17) The Jesus Way John 4:39-42 This morning I want to invite you to look with me at the rather simple but profound way Jesus turned a Samaritan village upside down - and it started with a conversation with one woman - a lonely Samaritan woman at a well. ...read more

Scripture: John 4:39-42

Denomination: *other

#7: We Cannot Do Anything About Last Year's Harvest Series

Contributed by Archie Luper on Jul 7, 2007

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Here’s a poem that goes with the theme of what we’ve been studying: "If Turnip Seed Grow Turnips" If turnip seeds grow turnips, And greens grow spinach greens; If carrot seeds grow carrots, And bean seeds bring up beans; If lettuce seeds grow lett

Here’s a poem that goes with the theme of what we’ve been studying: "If Turnip Seed Grow Turnips" If turnip seeds grow turnips, And greens grow spinach greens; If carrot seeds grow carrots, And bean seeds bring up beans; If lettuce seeds grow lettuce, And Brussel seeds grow sprouts; If pea ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:7-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

An Adult Christmas: Advent #3

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 11, 2007

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I wonder if we can reclaim Christmas from the children. Can we have an adult Christmas?

An Adult Christmas: Advent #3 Dec 10, 2005 Matt 1:18-25; 2:13-14, 19-23 Intro: I wonder if we can reclaim Christmas. Of course we need to reclaim Christmas from the crass secularism and commercialism that substitutes “happy holidays” for “merry Christmas”, and that makes gathering around the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Making Decisions In Time Of Stress

Contributed by Bill Burnett on Mar 1, 2007

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How do you make decisions in time of stress. Abraham is an example of what not to do.

Making Right Decisions In Times Of Stress - Genesis 16 This is a passage of Abram’s disobedience to God. He listened to the voice of his wife rather than God. In order for us to learn something of importance from this passage, we need to understand two things: 1. THE STRESS THAT ABRAHAM WAS ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 16:1-16

Denomination: Foursquare

Joint Praise

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 28, 2007

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Giving God the Praise

Joint Praise Introduction Last week I started our story talking about a question of doubt. I told you about Zacharias and Mary and their interactions with the angel Gabriel. In the beginning of the story, the message was delivered to two separate individuals and there were two similar, yet ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:39-56

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Marked By Freedom Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Dec 2, 2009

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Motive is what is dealt with, & the church today needs to examine the motive for our ministries. We know what we are doing, but do we know why we are doing it? Many a good work is ruined before God because of a bad motive.

GALATIANS 6: 11-18 MARKED BY FREEDOM [2 Corinthians 11:18-33] The Holy Spirit inspired Paul to add these closing words to give one more contrast between the legalists & the Spirit-led Christians. The Spirit-led live for the glory of Christ, not the praise of man. Motive is what is dealt ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:11-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Lefties

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Dec 6, 2018

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A study in the book of 1 Chronicles 8: 1 – 40

1 Chronicles 8: 1 – 40 The lefties 8 Now Benjamin begot Bela his firstborn, Ashbel the second, Aharah the third, 2 Nohah the fourth, and Rapha the fifth. 3 The sons of Bela were Addar, Gera, Abihud, 4 Abishua, Naaman, Ahoah, 5 Gera, Shephuphan, and Huram. 6 These are the sons of Ehud, who were the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 8:1

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

God Wants To Hold Your Hand

Contributed by David Nolte on Nov 3, 2019

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There are many times when we need the loving, lifting, leading hand of God to hold our hand.

Whether or not you are, or were, a Beatles fan, at one time, or, more probably, many times, you have heard the song, “I Want To Hold Your Hand.” “Oh yeah, I’ll tell you somethin’ I think you’ll understand When I say that somethin’ I want to hold your hand I want to hold your hand I want to hold ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:22-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Be The Church: Love Your Neighbor, Love Your King

Contributed by Jonathan Meyer on Dec 11, 2017

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It's the Last Sunday of the Church Year/Christ the King Sunday. Jesus speaks of separating the sheep & goats on the last day. The question on people's minds: Am I a sheep or a goat? (From our lectionary-based series for November 2017, "BE the Church.")

The Word of God that engages us today—on this Christ the King Sunday—is our Gospel read-ing, from Matthew 25. We’ve been looking at this chapter for a couple of weeks. And now we get to this section: the separation of the sheep and the goats. And it’s a difficult text. Not difficult to understand, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46, Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Lutheran

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