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The All-Sufficient Christ

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jun 23, 2007

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This sermon is a very personal take on the theme of The Sufficiency of Jesus Christ. It was written in the wake of the death of my brother from cancer.

Sermon for CATM - June 24, 2007 - The All-Sufficient Christ “What, then, shall we say in response to this? If God is for us, who can be against us? He who did not spare his own Son, but gave him up for us all--how will he not also, along with him, graciously give us all things? Who will bring any ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:7-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Developing An Attitude Of Gratitude

Contributed by Ken Pell on Nov 18, 2007

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Four tips that can help you take advantage of the Thanksgiving Season and develop an "Attitude of Gratitude" for the remainder of your life.

Developing an Attitude of Gratitude Luke 17:11-19 Pre-Sermon Icebreaker: Today is Thanksgiving Sunday. This time next week we’ll all have a new determination.... a determination to lose the 10 pounds we put on in one week! I have a "Top Ten List" of ways you can know you overdid Thanksgiving. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Nazarene

Discerning Whether That "Open Door" Is From God

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Mar 14, 2007

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This message looks at situations where we take something to be God’s hand when often there are other causes at work.

Life Principle: Every “open door” doesn’t have God’s hand on the handle. - If you listen to testimonies, you’ll hear plenty of stories of “coincidences” that were divinely orchestrated. Someone just happens to be at the store at the right moment to share a witness. Someone just happens to ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 9:6-11

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Discouraged?

Contributed by Matthew Sickling on Apr 13, 2007

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This sermond takes a look at the spiritual condition of the two disciples of Christ who were on the road to Emmaus when they encountered Christ.

Introduction: What a weekend it had been for the followers of Jesus. It seemed as if the bottom fell out of their lives. All of their hopes and dreams had seemed to vanish on Friday when Jesus had died on the cross. They were in a state of shock and fear. Everything had happened so fast. Early on ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-33

Denomination: Baptist

The Differing Gifts Series

Contributed by David Johnston on Apr 17, 2007

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This series takes an in-depth look at Spiritual Gifts and whether they have been overlooked in our churches or even abused.

Gifts of the Spirit – Part 1 (Note: All scripture used has been taken from the King James Version Bible. Much of this material is from Bill Gothard’s notes on Gifts http://www.bcbsr.com/topics/gifts.html) The Differing Gifts 1Pe 4:10 As every man hath received the gift, [even so] minister the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Examination Of Love

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Feb 18, 2007

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Jesus does a examination on the quality of Peter’s love. It is an exam we all must take as we follow the Lord.

Intro: cards, flowers, chocolates, even jewelry, are only expressions of love. The quality of love is tested all through the year. Ill) it is like the guy who rode home with his friend who stopped by and got some roses, had dress clothes on, and had a fresh hair cut. He said, I go home every Friday ...read more

Scripture: John 21:14-19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Getting To Know Him Part 3 Series

Contributed by James White on Mar 5, 2007

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Getting to know Jesus sometimes takes us out of what we know and can trust to something that becomes unfamiliar.

Getting To Know Him Part 3 Rev. James White Crossroads New Life Tabernacle, Deville, LA 2/21/2007 Luke 19:5-10 5 And when Jesus came to the place, he looked up, and saw him, and said unto him, Zacchaeus, make haste, and come down; for to day I must abide at thy house. 6 And he made haste, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:22-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Forest-For-The-Trees Syndrome Series

Contributed by Todd Stiles on Mar 6, 2007

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Learn some lessons from the two men on the road to Emmaus about what it takes to move from religion to relationship.

“The Forest-for-the-Trees Syndrome” Luke 24:13-35 Have you ever heard someone recommend, “Don’t miss the forest for the trees?” Or a person say, “You can’t see the forest for the trees!”? That phrase simply means that someone is so overly occupied with all the details and loads of information ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Baptist

God Is Dad!

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on May 6, 2007

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The Great, Almighty God, the infinite Creator of the universe, takes great delight and unsurpassed joy from our relationship with Him.

How do you think people imagine God to be? Is He far or near? Is He powerful or passive? Is He disgusted with them or in love with them? Is He a mean old man? Is He a kindly grandpa-type? Is He listening? Does He care for people individually? Can He really help? During the late 1960’s and through ...read more

Scripture: Zephaniah 3:17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Is It You Want?

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Oct 23, 2006

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A stewardship sermon on taking up a life of service rather than self-centeredness. Includes time, talent as well as money.

What Is It You Want? Mark 10:35-45 The Scripture reading today contains a very interesting story. What is even more interesting is that just before this story, we read that Jesus was saying to the disciples, “We are going up to Jerusalem, and the Son of Man will be betrayed to the chief ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:35-45

Denomination: Methodist

In The Beginning Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Jan 9, 2007

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Where do you see Jesus in the Old Testament? He’s everywhere! Take the blinders off and just look!

This year we are reading through the Bible together, looking for Jesus Christ in the text. For a reading schedule through the Bible chronologically, please go to our web site: smcoc.homestead.com/files/Bible_Reading_Schedule_Links.htm The Bible opens with these words: In the beginning God ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Job: A Man Tried And True

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Jul 7, 2010

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Using the life of Job as a backdrop, this message asked the question: "What would it take to make you stop serving God?"

JOB: A MAN TRIED AND TRUE Copyright © July 2010 by Rev. Donnie L. Martin. All Rights Reserved. Text: Job 19:25-27 I. JOB’S CHARACTERISTICS A. He Was A Godly Man. B. He Was A Great Man. II. SATAN’S CONTROVERSY A. God Questions Satan. B. Satan Questions Job’s ...read more

Scripture: Job 19:25-27

Denomination: Baptist

Long-Suffering Series

Contributed by Aaron Johnson on Jul 19, 2010

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To reflect God's patience toward others, we must first cease taking advantage of His patience toward us.

Intro. Gal. 5:16-25 - Flesh and fruit (Spirit) are opposed to each other (v. 16-18) - Things of the flesh (v. 19-21); death; will not inherit Kingdom - Fruit of the Spirit (v. 22); life; reflected when we bathe in the Son RECAP (past weeks) [ILL. Disney world, tries your patience, different ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Transformation Choice Series

Contributed by Monty Newton on Mar 12, 2010

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Transformation can take place when we are singularly motivated to please God in all we think, say and do.

Title: The Transformation Choice Text: “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.” Matthew 5:8 Thesis: Transformation can take place when we are singularly motivated to please God in all we think, say and do. Lenten Series: Life’s Healing Choices (Saddleback ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Is A Disciple

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Nov 9, 2010

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what does it mean to follow Jesus? This sermon uses taking up our cross to explain what a disciple is.

What is a Disciple? Luke 9:23-27 What is a disciple... specifically, what is a disciple of Jesus Christ? Someone who believes in Jesus? One who joins the church? One who reaches some level of spirituality? Based on Jesus’ own words, found in our verses for today I will tell you a disciple ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23-27

Denomination: Baptist

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