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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

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

One Person Can't Do It All

Contributed by Anthony Hodge on Dec 31, 2002

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The sermon is designed to empower all persons to become involved in every phase of the church’s ministry.

One person can’t do it all (Exodus 18:15-27) Have you been around someone who came across as being indispensable? From this persons’ stance, nothing could be done right if it was not done by him or her. Despite the fact that they were others capable of assisting, the person from ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 18:15-27

Denomination: Methodist

Break Loose

Contributed by Ronald Crandall on Jan 4, 2003

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Looks at the problem with many Christians today they do not like change. A simple message yet many still need just the simplicity of God’s word with a challenge.

Break Loose! By: Ron Crandall Heb 13:8 8 Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever. (NKJ) You can remain as you are or you can PRAY, FAST, & STUDY and Change. CHANGE: to many is a dirty word, this six-letter word has inspired great men and leaders to take a look at where they are ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 13:8, Genesis 12:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Let Us Celebrate Of Saviors Coming With Self Control Series

Contributed by Christopher Raiford on Feb 4, 2003

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Series of Sermons for the Advent season on the fruits of the spirit. Sermon 9 of 9

Christmas Day Service December 25, 2002 Galatians 5:22-23 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Fellow worshipers of the Christ child: The last fruit of the Spirit isn’t an easy one to display at this time of the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Lutheran

A Life Worthy

Contributed by Stephan Brown on Mar 24, 2004

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Exhorts us to live a worthy life.

A Life Worthy Colossians 1:10-12 And we pray this in order that you may live a life worthy of the Lord and may please him in every way: bearing fruit in every good work, growing in the knowledge of God, 11 being strengthened with all power according to his glorious might so that you may have great ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:10-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

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

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

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

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

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

Pentecost

Contributed by Joanna Beveridge on May 25, 2007

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God calls us today to go out in the power of his Spirit and preach the Gospel

In 1926, a wealthy Toronto lawyer named Charles Vance Millar died, leaving behind him a will that amused and electrified the citizens of his Canadian province. Millar, a bachelor with a wicked sense of humour, stated clearly that he intended his last will and testament to be an “uncommon and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21

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

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