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Help Wanted - Man Of God

Contributed by Ralf Bergmann on Sep 14, 2004

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Today, we have the threat of cross-contamination between the ways of God and the ways of the world, just as it was threatening the church where Timothy was Paul’s chosen leader.

Sermon Title: Help Wanted – Man of God Text: 1 Timothy 3 Date: August 24, 2003 Context of Scripture: It only stands to reason that since we dealt with the issue of women in the ministry last times we looked at Paul’s letter to Pastor Timothy, we should look at what is required of the men. When ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1-16

Denomination: *other

How Do We Please God? - Pt 1

Contributed by Jim Kane on Oct 5, 2004

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How do we please God? By regularly examining our motives and priorities against God’s standards.

Recently someone in our congregation shared a photocopy of an article from the May 13, 1955 (that’s right, 1955) issue of Housekeeping Monthly entitled The Good Wife’s Guide that feature tips on how to please their husbands when they come home from work. Here are some excerpts: • Have dinner ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:2-5

Denomination: Church Of God

We Are One Body

Contributed by Klaus Mehrl on Jul 12, 2005

based on 21 ratings

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Seven Blessings in being called to be a part of the Body of Christ.

How do you feel about your body? Strange question for a sermon, isn’t it? Most of us would rather not think about our bodies and if we do we probably don’t think of them very highly. It’s too fat or too skinny, too short or too tall. Bumpy, lumpy or just plain ugly -- kind of like the guy who was ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-27

Denomination: Lutheran

Foundation For Our Faith Series

Contributed by Jason Pettibone on Mar 23, 2004

based on 35 ratings

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A look at the origins of the earth and the message of Creation as it inspires our trust in a loving God.

Beginnings #1 We are, today, beginning a series of messages drawn from some of the major themes in the book of Genesis. Our text for today is one of the Bible’s most familiar texts: 1:1. Preparing for this series of messages has been far more challenging than I expected. Though the book is the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-30

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Supper In The Sick Ward Series

Contributed by Marc Bertrand on Nov 5, 2004

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Jesus teaches us something. The place we often think of as a garbage dump of human refuse, becomes in God’s eyes, a sick ward. People aren’t sick and depraved because of the wrong they do, they do what is wrong, because they are sick. Jesus is the cure

Supper in the Sick Ward Subject: Forgiveness/Repentance Theme: Healing from Sin Portion: Luke 5:27-32 Process: Inductive Intro: Is there anything so intimate as time spent over a meal? Through every known culture we discover that more happens at a meal than simply eating. At a meal conversation ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:27-32

Denomination: Baptist

The Gift Of Tongues Series

Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Jul 20, 2004

based on 37 ratings

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This is a Scriptural examination of the gift of tongues. The Word of God defines the gift as well as describes its purpose, proper usage and active duration within the Church.

Of all the miraculous gifts of the Holy Spirit, none has provoked more interest and fascination than that of the gift of tongues. This is not only true of the last one hundred years, with the advent of Pentecostalism and the Charismatic Movement, but even in the 1st Century as is evidenced by the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Revive Us Again Series

Contributed by Rick Bartosik on Oct 18, 2005

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This sermon explains the meaning and nature of revival, the history (including Hawaii in the 19th c.) and the conditions of true revival.

“Revive Us Again” Psalm 85:1-7; II Chronicles 7:14 Mililani Community Church Dr. Rick Bartosik October 2005 Recently we were privileged to have Dr. Robert Coleman in Hawaii to teach a modular graduate course at International College and Graduate School. Dr. Coleman is known around the world as ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 85:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Back To The Basics

Contributed by Derrick Bunnell on Nov 15, 2005

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Present the facts and that’s all. What I want to talk about today is getting back to the basics.

I have been struggling with this sermon for quite some time. I knew the general idea of what I wanted to say, but could not find a way to present it that I felt justified the message. Then I realized, Derrick, you speak of simplification of the gospel, but are complicating it further. Just say it ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-22

Denomination: Adventist

"A New Vision For The Harvest” Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Oct 30, 2006

based on 14 ratings

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# 12 in series. A look at the Samaritian woman’s encounter with Jesus and it changed her life and made her a witness for Christ.

A Study of the Book of John “That You May Believe” Sermon # 12 “A New Vision for the Harvest” John 4:27-42 It has been said there are few things in life as tragic as having missed an opportunity. May I ask you a ...read more

Scripture: John 4:27-42

Denomination: Baptist

The Widow At Nain

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Nov 6, 2006

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Some things we need to remember about sorrow.

Luke 7:11-17 The Widow of Nain Woodlawn Baptist Church November 5, 2006 Introduction Read Luke 7:11-17. There are many great and inspiring texts in the Scriptures – passages that take us to lofty heights and leave us there on the mountaintop for a while, allowing us to gaze on the majesty and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:11-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Herald Of The Kingdom Series

Contributed by Daniel Richter on Oct 10, 2006

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John came to point the way to the One who follow.

The Herald: A Voice in the Wilderness. Matthew Chapter 3 April 30th, 2006 We’re going to skip ahead in the book of Matthew just a little bit into the third chapter. In the first chapter we have the miraculous birth of Christ, born of a virgin and conceived by the Spirit. In the second chapter ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-17

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Power Of Discernment Series

Contributed by Chip Monck on Oct 17, 2006

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The sixth, and final installment in a series examing keys to unlocking powerful prevailing prayers. This message explores the power of discernment in our prayer walks.

As we enter the final week of our 40 Days of Prayer, there is one more power that I want us to explore. We have looked at desperation, community, confession, calling, and covenant. And today I want us to just briefly scratch the surface, and begin an exploration of the power of discernment. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:7-11

Denomination: Wesleyan

Pluralism Vs. Exclusivism

Contributed by Daniel Dennison on Oct 17, 2006

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A biblical look at the ideas posed by religious pluralism and religious exclusivism.

Vespers, 1-31-06 1"Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God[a]; trust also in me. 2In my Father’s house are many rooms; if it were not so, I would have told you. I am going there to prepare a place for you. 3And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6

Denomination: Methodist

The Solution To All Our Problems

Contributed by John White on Dec 25, 2006

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An appeal for God’s people to turn to Christ as the first and most effective responder to help and heal the trials, troubles and tribulations of life.

The Solution For All Our Problems I Cor. 10:1-13 "Moreover, brethren, I would not that ye should be ignorant, how that all our fathers were under the cloud, and all passed through the sea; And were all baptized unto Moses in the cloud and in the sea; And did all eat the same spiritual meat; ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Put Your Best Foot Forward

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Jan 1, 2007

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Choices we must make if we are to enter abundant life.

Joshua 3:15-17 Put Your Best Foot Forward Woodlawn Baptist Church December 31, 2006 Introduction Read Joshua 3:15-17, It is a great day to be in the Lord’s house – a day of celebration, perhaps some contemplation, and even the end of some holiday frustration! With a new year come new ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

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