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The Faithful Thomas

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Apr 19, 2003

based on 317 ratings

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Thomas found his faith when he confronted his doubts.

Jeremiah 17:5-8 5 This is what the LORD says: "Cursed is the one who trusts in man, who depends on flesh for his strength and whose heart turns away from the LORD. 6 He will be like a bush in the wastelands; he will not see prosperity when it comes. He will dwell in the parched places of the ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-30

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

You Might Be A Pharisee.

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Nov 1, 2002

based on 67 ratings

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If you are more rules than relationship, You might be a Pharisee

INTRODUCTION „X Read some of the ¡§You might be from Missouri¡¨ jokes. „X Have you ever walked out of a restroom with a trail to toilet paper trailing behind you? Have you ever been caught in one of those embarrassing situations in which everyone around you knew that something was not quite right ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:37-54

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Who Do You Believe

Contributed by David Fox on Nov 19, 2001

based on 100 ratings

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Knowing God intimately.

Who Do You Believe? The Apostle Paul writes of the confidence we can have in God in 2Timothy 1:12b… ·“I know whom I have believed, and am convinced that He is able to guard what I have committed to him for that day.” This morning we will use this verse as and outline and leave here with 3 ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Outside The Comfort Zone

Contributed by Daryl Bahn on Dec 24, 2001

based on 226 ratings

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First Sunday after Christmas, Year A -- God had Mary and Joseph take Jesus down to Egypt. When God sometimes takes us out of our comfort zone, it is part of his gracious plan for us in Christ.

Here we are at the end of one year and ready to begin another. The readings for this morning are for the First Sunday after Christmas, and the Gospel tells us about the trip that Mary, Joseph, and Jesus took down to Egypt. It wasn’t a vacation. They weren’t just “going south for the winter.” They ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:11-23, Ephesians 5:15-17

Denomination: Lutheran

The Eye Of The Tiger!

Contributed by Ronald Crandall on Jan 16, 2003

based on 7 ratings

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I know it sounds like an odd title God gave me this message to preach to a Youth Camp. The idea came one night while watching the movie "Rocky." God has called our youth to be champions who keep their eye on the mark of the Prize of the High Calling! We h

THE EYE OF THE TIGER By: Pastor Ron Crandall Intro: It is always fun to minister at a camp filled with young people. I love coming and seeing God challenge you to a deeper walk with him. How many of you have seen the movie “Rocky?” I love the movie because it takes a nobody and through ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Inner Peace

Contributed by Peter Parry on Jan 18, 2003

based on 49 ratings

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Inner peace comes to the Christian whose mind is stayed on Christ and the man/woman lives in and trust His law.

INNER PEACE (Is.26:3) Near the time of his capture and death, Jesus gave a message to His disciples that everyone of us still yearns for: Peace, said Jesus, peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:165, Isaiah 26:3

Denomination: Congregational

All Is Vanity Without God

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Aug 11, 2001

based on 41 ratings

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A sermon for the 9th Sunday after Pentecost about the vanity of life

Pentecost 9 Luke 12:13-21 Ecclesiastes 1:2,12-14 2:18-23 "All is Vanity without God" I would like to share one of Aesop’s Fables with you this morning. "When a dog which had stolen a piece of meat out of a butcher’s shop, was crossing a river on its way home, he saw his own shadow reflected in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-31

Denomination: Lutheran

Survivor 9: How To Stay Fed Series

Contributed by Geoff Baggett on Nov 11, 2002

based on 46 ratings

| 3,862 views

This is the ninth message in my SURVIVOR series, focusing upon staying spiritually healthy by utilizing a balanced spiritual diet (11-10-02).

Preparation Prepare a fill-in-the-blank sheet for worship which contains the message outline. Also, on the back of the sheet, include a section which says “A Believer’s Menu.” List the following items: Malice, Deceit, Hypocrisy, Envy, Slander, God’s Word, Prayer, Fellowship, Worship, Bible ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 2:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Dare To Go Beyond!

Contributed by Edward Frey on Nov 13, 2002

based on 64 ratings

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Only the righteousness of Christ enables us to go beyond selfishness and greed.

Remember the old Star Trek television series? It captured the imagination of an entire generation when it first came out. The crew of the starship USS Enterprise endeavored on a 5-year mission – and as those familiar words explain – “to boldly go where no man has gone before.” “Go beyond!” ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17-20

Denomination: Lutheran

How Do You Get From A Desperate Situation To Your Intended Destination?

Contributed by Kirk Devine on Dec 8, 2002

based on 254 ratings

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The sermon deals with what must be done so that the believer can reach their place of destiny in Christ Jesus

Jan-99 Revised Dec-01 FROM DESPERATION TO DESTINATION EXODUS 14:10-15 Have you ever found yourself in a desperate situation…? Perhaps you’ve found yourself surrounded by people that didn’t mean you any good… Perhaps you’ve found yourself overwhelmed with financial stress and strain… Perhaps ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:10-15, Exodus 14:9-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Staying Positive Under Pressure

Contributed by Mike Mizell on Dec 11, 2002

based on 315 ratings

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Learn how to maintain when everything falls apart

Staying Positive under Pressure Exodus 14:13 For the past couple of weeks, the Lord has burdened me with the various needs in the body. I will say again as I have so many other times; I am excited about God’s presence and power being manifested week after week. Let’s continue to dare to dream ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:13, Exodus 14:21-30

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Love That Changes Everything

Contributed by Keith Manry on Mar 4, 2003

based on 226 ratings

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Have you experienced the kind of love that changes everything? Does it consume you? Does it burn within your heart? Does it transform your relationships? Does it mold your speech? Does it break your heart over the needs of others? The love of God has been

A Love that Changes Everything Romans 5:1-5 Jack Kelley, a reporter from USA Today tells the story of a trip to East Africa in which he was taught a very valuable lesson. He was in Mogadishu, the capital of Somalia, to cover a terrible famine. It was so bad that as he walked toward the village he ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-5

Denomination: Methodist

Finding Comfort When Tragedy Strikes

Contributed by Marty Baker on Sep 12, 2001

based on 308 ratings

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This sermon is designed to encourage people during a time of personal or national crisis.

Finding Comfort When Tragedy Strikes September 12, 2001 / Dr. Marty Baker Stevens Creek Community Church / Augusta, GA www.stevenscreek.net Introduction: Confusion ..... Shock .... Despair...... Disbelief ...... permeated the nation yesterday as we watched the reports from the attack on the ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:1-22

Denomination: Church Of God

Keep On Loving Each Other!

Contributed by Jason Zahn on Sep 21, 2001

based on 34 ratings

| 5,573 views

In the face of tragedy God strengthens us as we keep on loving each other the way that he designed.

What a tragic day it was. The massive loss of unsuspecting human life brought about by an unprovoked attack is saddening. There is also another reason that makes September 11, 2001, a sad day. That was a sad day indeed because it took a tragedy of that proportion to get Americans to think beyond ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran

Living Large-Satisfied Series

Contributed by Gary Shockley on Oct 2, 2001

based on 79 ratings

| 4,077 views

True satisfaction in life comes from recognizing our need for God

Living Large-Satisfied Gary A. Shockley, Lead Pastor Cornerstone Church September 9, 2001 This morning we launch a new message series I’m calling, “Living Large” based on a passage from the gospel of Matthew commonly referred to as the Beatitudes in chapter five. “Living Large” is one of those ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3

Denomination: Methodist

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