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Three Simple Rules (1) Series

Contributed by O. K. Neal on Jan 25, 2010

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Following Wesley’s three simple rules rather than 615+ laws. First, do no harm.

Three Simple Rules (1) Matt 22:37-40 Excerpts taken from the talk (and book) of Bishop Rueben P. Job by the same title Today we begin a three part series on “Beginning a New Life” We all begin each New Year by planning to do things differently than we did last year Some of us make a long ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:37-40

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Christmas: Jesus Is God's Peace-Child Gift To Us

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Dec 23, 2010

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A short talk for our annual Christingle services that are attended by approx 600 people, many of whom are seekers and occasional Church attenders. This talk compares truth and lies and focuses on a true story from Papua New Guinea that helped evangelist D

I recently came across a few tongue-in-cheek guidelines for Christmas eating: 1. If you eat something and no-one sees you eat it, it has no calories. 2. If you drink a diet drink with chocolate, the calories in the chocolate bar are cancelled out by the calories in the diet drink! 3. When you eat ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6

Denomination: Anglican

By The Amazing Grace Of God I Am

Contributed by Tim Gentry Sr. on Jan 31, 2007

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This is a sermon of what I am only by the grace of God.

1 Cor. 15:10 BY THE AMAZING GRACE OF GOD I AM Intro: Grace: This is one of those special words that belongs to the child of God. God has given us some words that the world just doesn’t know how to properly appreciate. For instance, there are words like glory, amen, hallelujah, faith, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:10

Denomination: Baptist

Teamwork Series

Contributed by Jerry Mckee on Feb 8, 2009

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This series is based on the book, "Do Hard Things" by Brett and Alex Harris. It is a 7 week series that challenges teenagers to step up from the low expectations that our culture has placed on them.

9 Two are better than one; because they have a good reward for their labour. 10 For if they fall, the one will lift up his fellow: but woe to him that is alone when he falleth; for he hath not another to help him up. 11 Again, if two lie together, then they have heat: but how can one be warm alone? ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:9-12

Denomination: *other

What Are Your Priorities? Part 1 Series

Contributed by Richard Laraviere on Aug 18, 2008

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Living with an eternal perspective will aid us in prioritizing our priorities

What are your Priorities? Part 1 Note… Message illustrations and some points provided by Phillip Krueger, SermonCentral Text: Ecc. 3:1-13 1. He hath put the World- literally, eternity… in our hearts… 2. We are eternal beings, it has been part of our DNA from the beginning We did not ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-13

Denomination: Mennonite

Mere Prefessing...not Enough Series

Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Aug 23, 2008

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Part 21:Sermon on the Mount Series - Not everyone who says to me "Lord, Lord", will enter the Kingdom of Heaven...

The Great Commission Part 21 – Sermon on the Mount – Mere Professing Pastor Bruce A. Shields House of Faith – www.PS127.org WELCOME INTRODUCTION TO SERMON † The Sermon on the Mount – The Beatitudes † We are the Salt, staying pure with God’s Holy Word † We are the Light, showing that Word to the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-23

Denomination: Bible Church

How Can I Keep From Backsliding?

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Aug 3, 2009

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A sermon on the importance of repentance for Christians.

How Can I Keep From Backsliding? To repent means to do a 180 degree turn. - Revelation 2:5; Revelation 2:16; Revelation 2:21-22; Revelation 3:3, Revelation 3:19. We all know that that repentance is a part of becoming a Christian. - Revelation 2:21-22. - At least, I hope we do. - Fernando ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:5

Denomination: Baptist

A Review Of Orthodoxy By G.k. Chesterton

Contributed by Frederick Meekins on Feb 28, 2007

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A Review Of The Apologetic Classic

Over the course of the modern era, whether fairly or not, orthodoxy has come to be associated with glumness and austerity. Thus, those coming across Orthodoxy by G.K. Chesterton might assume they are in for a dull and obtuse recitation of doctrine and dogma. They will, however, be delightfully ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 4:6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Sharp Confidence

Contributed by Samson Musyoki on Sep 22, 2007

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Many times we put our trust on things that have no value at all. We have got to have confidence on Jesus Christ to win our battles.

SHARP CONFIDENCE JOHN 18:10-11 Then Simon Peter, who had a sword, drew it and struck the high priest’s servant, cutting off his right ear (The servant’s name was Malchus). Jesus commanded Peter, “ Put your sword away! Shall I not drink the cup the Father has given me?” As alittle boy, I enjoyed ...read more

Scripture: John 18:10-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

You Are Who?

Contributed by Samson Musyoki on Sep 24, 2007

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THERE ARE ORIGINAL GOODS AS WELL AS IMMITATIONS. YOU NEED TO KNOW THE ORIGINAL BELEVERS FROM THE COUNTERFEIT.

YOU ARE WHO? LUKE: 9:18-20 Once when Jesus was praying in private and his disciples were with him, he asked them, “who do the crowds say I am?” They replied, “some say John the Baptist; others say Elijah; and still others, that one of the prophets of long ago has come back to life.” “But what ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:18-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Excuses, Excuses,

Contributed by Mark Roper on Nov 28, 2007

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Excuses, excuses, you hear them everyday. Now, the devil he’ll supply them, if from church you stay away. When people come to know the Lord, the devil always loses, So to keep them folks away from church, he offers them excuses!

Excuses, Excuses Luke 14:15-24 Excuses, excuses, you hear them everyday. Now, the devil he’ll supply them, if from church you stay away. When people come to know the Lord, the devil always loses, So to keep them folks away from church, he offers them excuses! Are excuses keeping you from ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:15-25

Denomination: Church Of God

God's Ruler

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Nov 20, 2008

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They way God judges between the righteous and unrighteous differs greatly from the way in which we make those same judgments.

God’s Ruler – Matthew 25:31-46 Intro: How many people in this room would like to loose 20 pounds? / How many people in this room would like to be taller? / Do you know someone who sees themselves as an old alley cat while others see them as a prize Persian? / Can you think of someone who thinks ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Discovering Genesis, Part 17 Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Dec 11, 2011

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Abraham’s faith is tested by God by asking him to sacrifice his son, Isaac, to the Lord. This message examines the testing and how we can learn from it.

Discovering Genesis, Part 17 Genesis 22:1-18 Introduction - Go with me to Genesis, Chapter 22 - This evening we are going to look at the testing of Abraham - Abraham desired nothing more than to have a son; an heir to inherit everything - Genesis 15:2-3, “But Abram said, “Sovereign LORD, what ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Thanksgiving Should Be Year Round For Christmas

Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Dec 26, 2011

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The Angel said, he not only brought them good tidings but, tidings of great joy. We read this scripture every Christmas and what joy do we have? At Thanksgiving what are we thankful for? I believe we should be thankful year round for what God has done fo

Thanksgiving should be year round for Christmas Luke 2:8 And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. 9 And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid.10 And ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-14

Denomination: Baptist

New Year ,new Hope.

Contributed by Peter Mwariri on Dec 31, 2011

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Around this time most people are full of excitement and of course they should be for a new year lies ahead.To most of the people it means a time to party and drink,while others take this as the time to reflect and plan ahead.Yet others are still buried in

Let us closely examine this verse, Philippians 3:13-14 "No, dear brothers and sisters, I am still not all I should be, but I am focusing all my energies on this one thing: Forgetting the past and looking forward to what lies ahead, I strain to reach the end of the race and receive the prize for ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13-14

Denomination: *other

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