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Doh! I Knew You Were Like That! Series

Contributed by Tim Hbc on Aug 7, 2008

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What happens when Nineveh doesn’t fall? What happens when God does something I don’t like? What happens when my theology doesn’t sit comfortably with God’s Word? What happens when he shows me that my priorities may be religious, but they’re not his?

Introduction Many have been rejoicing that former Serbian leader Radovan Karadzic has at last been arrested and brought to trial. Accused of terrible war crimes, of genocide at Srebrenitsa, of more. If convicted of these crimes, is prison a strong enough sentence for this man? Many long for ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

The Altar Of "I" Series

Contributed by James Cloud on Aug 4, 2007

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This sermon deals with religiosity, self-rightouesness and "me worship" vs. the true faith that God requires.

The Altar of “I” By Fr. James Cloud A young man entered a beautiful cathedral which was so ornately decorated that the very sight of it could make the hardest of sinners cry in repentance. He made his way down the aisle of the church and found it surprisingly empty except for a solitary ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 2:1-22

Denomination: Anglican

My Redeemer Lives!

Contributed by Robert Cox on Aug 9, 2007

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Job never questioned God...do you?

JOB 19:25 I know that my Redeemer lives, and that in the end he will stand upon the earth. You remember the story of Job, don’t you? The Bible says in JOB 1:3 He was the greatest man among all the people of the East. That’s pretty heady stuff. Satan went to God and said he had been "roaming the ...read more

Scripture: Job 19:25

Denomination: Pentecostal

How To Handle Anger Constructively Series

Contributed by Herman Abrahams on Aug 12, 2007

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Eph 4:26 “In your anger do not sin” : Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry, Eph 4:27 and do not give the devil a foothold."

Compiled by: Herman Abrahams (Pastor), Cornerstone Faith Ministries, P.O. Box 740, Westridge 7802, Rep. of South Africa. E-Mail: Mentorship2003@yahoo.co.uk Note to the reader: If you have been blessed with this sermon compilation, I would be honoured to receive an e-mail from you ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:26-27

Denomination: Charismatic

A Faithful Mother

Contributed by Nathan Johnson on May 8, 2008

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A truly faithful mother does three things that impact her children for eternity.

A Faithful Mother Griffith Baptist Church – 5/11/08 A.M. Service Text: 2 Timothy 1:1-5 Key verse: 2 Timothy 1:5 - When I call to remembrance the unfeigned faith that is in thee, which dwelt first in thy grandmother Lois, and thy mother Eunice; and I am persuaded that in thee also. The ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

The Power And The Glory

Contributed by Larry Breeden on Oct 11, 2006

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Man vs. God at the tower of Babel

The Power & The Glory Gen 11:1-9 INTRO: Our text answer one of the great mysteries of life 1. The mystery of languages, The desire of man for unity, to be ONE, yet ends up splitting mankind into fragments, schisms & cliques I. An Undivided People v1-4 A. A United People: 1. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Evidence Of Things Not Seen

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Oct 17, 2006

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Throughout his trials, Job called on his foundation of faith to cling to the evidence of God’s love even when it was not seen.

Evidence of Things Not Seen Job 23:1-9, 16-17 October 15, 2006 Right after we were married, we bought our first couch. A really cheap couch. Had a wooden frame, cloth straps instead of springs, and cushions that never stayed in one place for very long. After I had been out of seminary for ...read more

Scripture: Job 23:1-9

Denomination: Methodist

"Joseph's Journey Of Redemption"

Contributed by Ryan Sato on Jun 28, 2005

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Today’s sermon marks our final segment of the journey with Joseph. In Chapter 45, the redemption theme “comes together” and Joseph embraces the reality of what it looked like for redemption to happen in his own life and the lives of his family members.

Opener: When I was in Nova Scotia this past week, I was talking with one of the Youth Directors and he is in the midst of teaching an Adult Sunday School where he is doing an overview of the Bible in a Year….they read a big chunk of the text (ie: this week they’re reading Psalm 1 – 30) and then ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 45:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Value Industry Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jul 14, 2005

based on 14 ratings

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Christian parents need to model and teach a good work ethic.

The apostle Paul gives us a powerful word here about the value of industry. He says that the people of God should be known as an industrious people. Apparently, some of the folks at Thessalonica did not heed Paul’s instructions given here, because in 2 Thessalonians 3:6-13, Paul wrote again about ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:11-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Prize Is Waiting

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 15, 2004

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The Prize of heaven is Waiting. Don’t look back. Keep moving forward.

One of the best part-time jobs I ever had in college was as an assistant high school basketball coach. No, the pay wasn’t great ($150 a season) but I did get to work with one of the most successful coaches in the state of Wisconsin. In his twenty years of coaching, Coach B. led his teams to at ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-14

Denomination: Lutheran

Stoke The Fire

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Sep 9, 2006

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This is a time to seek to know God in your life and at work in your world. It is a time to have your passion for God awakened. If you have been there and want to keep that fire burning, you must stoke that fire of God’s presence through Bible study, Fello

Many of you know the experience of stoking a fire. Stoke: to poke, stir up, and feed (www.dictionary.reference.com) E.g. I remember my youthful years when cutting logs with dad for a new house. When the morning cut was over and we sat for lunch around our open fire it would become embers in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: Salvation Army

Partners In Prayer

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Feb 4, 2005

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In times of crisis we quickly go to the Lord in prayer. The Amalekites attack Israel and Moses took Aaron and Hur with him on a hill to pray.

Partners in Prayer Exodus 17:8-13 One night in 1968, the pilot of an airline bound for New York realized that the landing gear of his jet would not engage. Traveling ever closer to his destination, he continued to work the controls, trying to get the wheels to lock into place, but he had no ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:8-13

Denomination: Free Methodist

The Priority Of Christian Character Development Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Feb 16, 2005

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Why should deveopling Christ-like character be a priority for the Christian?

A wife remarked to her husband after the church service: "Did you see the hat Mrs. Jones was wearing?" "No," said her husband, "I didn’t." "Did you see the new dress Mrs. Smith had on?" she asked. "I’m afraid I didn’t," said her husband. To this his wife replied: "Well a lot of good it does YOU to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

A "Fast" Message - Fasting - Prayer

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Feb 25, 2005

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"God’s 9 Main Purposes for Fasting" from Is. 58 make for a great outline and eye-opening sermon for your committed crowd. Also, Biblical admonitions on the Benefits and Dangers to consider when fasting. Free Powerpoint at website.

A Fast Message From God Is. 58:6-8 PowerPoint at: http://www.gbcdecatur.org/sermons/FastMessage.html I. Definition of Fasting Fasting=a voluntary withdrawing from food and/or drink, or other fleshly appetite, for a specified period of time. 3 most basic types of fasting mentioned in the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 58:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

How Ro Clean Dirty Deeds Part 2 Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Aug 26, 2005

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A heart filled with Christ gives external evidence of His presence.

9 Ways to Clean Up Dirty Deeds (pt. 2) Gal. 5:22-25Aug. 28, 2005 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction A It’s one thing to overcome the flesh & not do evil things, but quite something else to do good things. 1 The legalist will be able to say, "I don’t drink, smoke, ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-25

Denomination: Baptist

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