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Spiritual Adolescence

Contributed by Joanna Beveridge on Jan 27, 2007

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Just as we need to grow physically, so we need to grow spiritually

Tonight I’m going to start by telling you a joke. A door-to-door salesman is selling encyclopaedias. He knocks on the door of a house and when the man of the house answers, the salesman begins to expound the virtues of his product. He hasn’t got very far into his sales pitch when the prospective ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:11

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Those Who Mourn Series

Contributed by Kranthi Kumar Medida on Dec 25, 2006

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If mourning brings us closer to the presence of God Almighty, then let it come, for the sweetness of His presence is infinitely greater than the bitterness of our mourning.

Scripture portion: Matthew 5:4 - “BLESSED ARE THOSE WHO MOURN, FOR THEY SHALL BE COMFORTED” If we don’t understand the true meaning of the above words, we would be surprised after reading them. How can anyone become blessed when they mourn?! These are confusing words to those who are not born ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Joy In Hardships Series

Contributed by Gregory Neill on Jan 17, 2007

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Part 2 of a series from Philippians focusing on the blessings of trials.

The Joy of Hardships I. Introduction A. Sources of Joy 1. Men have searched for joy through many avenues. a) Voltaire search for joy in unbelief and then declared, “I wish I had never been born.” b) Lord Byron searched for joy in pleasure, yet proclaimed, “The worm, the canker, and grief are mine ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Praying And Giving Thanks

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Nov 15, 2006

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Not only at Thanksgiving, and not just at meals, but always and in all things...give thanks! A study on PRAYER is also a study on PRAISE. Link included to formatted text and PowerPoint Template.

PRAYING AND GIVING THANKS Colossians 1:9-14 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/PrayingAndGivingThanks.html Paul was a man of prayer. He was a great Christian, an outstanding scholar, a model missionary, a giant among men--spiritually, morally and intellectually, but above all he was a man of prayer. ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-14

Denomination: Baptist

Let This Be A Memorial To You

Contributed by Terry Jones on Jul 1, 2006

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The Question is not "can America return to God" but rather, "will the Church?"

Let this be for You a Memorial Independence Day 2006 Text: Leviticus 23:23-25 Was this a prophecy of America’s day of celebrating it’s independence? “Seventh month”, “first day” – okay, it’s close. “It’s a day off” “blowing trumpets” – okay, it’s not exactly a piccolo and drum, “you shall offer ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 23:23-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Is Doubt Christian?

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Dec 10, 2004

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Should Christians ever doubt - and what should we do if we do?

Doubt: Mt 11:1-15 This morning’s Gospel reading shows how doubt comes to that great man of God, John the Baptist. How come you might ask? Last week’s reading showed John the Baptist being very sure that Jesus was the Messiah. He had heard the words of God the Father announcing that Jesus was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:1-15

Denomination: Anglican

Five Steps To More Grace Series

Contributed by James Mccullen on May 6, 2005

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It is possible to grow in grace? Of course it is and in the text James relates five steps one can take toward increasing in the grace of the Lord. They are: Sensitivity to the Spirit, Submission the Father, Standing against the Devil, Separation from th

Five Steps To More Grace. James 4:5-10 (5} Or do you think that the Scripture speaks to no purpose: "He jealously desires the Spirit which He has made to dwell in us"? (6} But He gives a greater grace. Therefore it says, "GOD IS OPPOSED TO THE PROUD, BUT GIVES GRACE TO THE HUMBLE." {7} Submit ...read more

Scripture: James 4:5-10

Denomination: *other

Hope When Life Is Unfair Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Feb 15, 2006

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Fourth of a five part series from 1 Peter that addresses how to find hope in our lives.

Life is unfair: • Company goes bankrupt and you lose your job • Invest your money with the Baptist Foundation and you lose much of your life’s savings. • A hurricane or an earthquake hits and you lose all your possessions • A loved one dies or gets seriously ill Read 1 Peter 3:14-17 "Most people, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:14-17

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Teaches How To Live Thankfully

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Dec 1, 2005

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Thanksgiving Day(Soll) - Jesus teaches believers how to live thankfully by declaring: Do not worry about this world and seek first the kingdom of God.

THANKSGIVING DAY - November 24, 2005 - MATTHEW 6:25-34 INTRO: What is Thanksgiving? Sadly, for too many Thanksgiving is considered as a great day for food, football, family and early Friday morning sales. Fact is it has become a forgot-ten day of the true meaning of thankful living. In ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34

Denomination: Lutheran

Holding Back On What God Wants

Contributed by Richard Reid on Dec 4, 2005

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What does God want from me?

Holding back on what God wants Psalms 100:1-5 2/18/05 Shout joyfully to the LORD, all the earth. Serve the LORD with gladness; Come before Him with joyful singing. Know that the LORD Himself is God; It is He who has made us, and not we ourselves; We are His people and the sheep of His pasture. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Addicted To The Ministry

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Oct 22, 2001

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What does a functioning ministry team look like? See the characteristics...

October 21, 2001 13Be on guard. Stand true to what you believe. Be courageous. Be strong. 14And everything you do must be done with love. 15You know that Stephanas and his household were the first to become Christians in Greece,and they are spending their lives in service to other Christians. I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:13-16

Denomination: United Methodist

The Gift Of God

Contributed by Timothy Shumer on Dec 8, 2001

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Why do we give gifts? I give them to be a blessing to those I love. I know that I’ve succeeded when they use the gifts I give. Clearly, Jesus is the Gift of God. How and in what ways does God intend for us to "use" (or perhaps it’s better to say apply) Hi

Last week we dealt with the prophetic aspect of Christmas + And I hope we have a better appreciation for how amazing that is + For God to give so many specific prophecies about His coming Messiah + And for every single one which has already been fulfilled to be 100 % accurate And how wonderful and ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-17

Denomination: Baptist

Paul's Prayer For The Ephesians

Contributed by Troy Borst on Sep 17, 2001

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Paul prays some specific prayer requests for these Christians... same for us.

PAUL’S PRAYER FOR THE EPHESIANS EPHESIANS 1:15-20 INTRODUCTION We have seen Paul describe to the Ephesians blessing after blessing and promise after promise. Now, Paul reveals what sort of things he has been praying for. Paul does the same thing in his letters to the Philippians and Colossians. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Rise Up, Build Up, Work Up

Contributed by Bob Aubuchon on Apr 2, 2001

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As a body of believers we are encouraged to rise up, build up, and work up in the strength of the Lord.

By: R. AuBuchon Jr. In the past two weeks we have been invited to get in the boat and work together as a team. Today we are challenged to rebuild the walls that will fortify family life, church life and community life. Much like in the days of Nehemiah the walls that once protected and gave us ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:18

Denomination: Baptist

You And The Church

Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Oct 11, 2002

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God’s purpose and design for church and church growth

Before I begin this mornings sermon I have an announcement to make regarding next Sunday. To make it possible for everyone to attend church next Sunday, we are going to have a special "No Excuse Sunday." Cots will be placed in the foyer for those who say, "Sunday is my only day to sleep in." ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18-28, Acts 16:55

Denomination: United Methodist

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