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Focusing In On A Vision

Contributed by Chip Monck on Mar 9, 2005

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God has a vision for your church. What steps can you, and your congregation, take to focus in on that vision? Here are some thoughts from Daniel.

I grew up in a good size family. I have two older sisters, a younger brother and a younger sister. My oldest sister and my youngest sister are both adopted, and on top of that my parents had a number of foster children in our home while I was growing up. So we naturally had a Chevrolet Caprice ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 10:1-14

Denomination: Wesleyan

Behold, The Days Come.

Contributed by Anthony Smith on Mar 14, 2005

based on 9 ratings

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. Is the unseen now visible, is the unrealized now taking place? Jesus warned that many will come in His name preaching and teaching, but their Heart is far from Him.

Behold, the days come. Is the unseen now visible, is the unrealized now taking place? Jesus warned that many will come in His name preaching and teaching, but their Heart is far from Him. ...read more

Scripture: Amos 8:11-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Am I My Brother's Keeper?

Contributed by Stephan Brown on Apr 11, 2005

based on 27 ratings

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Demonstrates the Community of the Body of Christ. That we must take responsibility for others; but we must also be responsible for ourselves--we can’t burden others.

Am I My Brother’s Keeper? Introduction: The ancient question from the time of Cain & Abel. Galatians 6:1-5 Brothers, if someone is caught in a sin, you who are spiritual should restore him gently. But watch yourself, or you also may be tempted. 2 Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:1-5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Making God Smile - Purpose Driven Life Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 18, 2004

based on 82 ratings

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Not all gifts bring God delight. What could possibly make it so that God would not take pleasure in what I try to do for Him?

OPEN: (I went up on podium with t-shirt and tie that my two children had bought me for my birthday) A week ago last Wednesday was my birthday. My daughter bought me this tie (with Jesus on a blue background), and my son picked out this t-shirt (with a lion and Jesus and the message: "King of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:15-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Rsvp Series

Contributed by Marc Bertrand on Nov 5, 2004

based on 18 ratings

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Faces once broken with grief, darkened by evil, creased with concern, contorted by pain. All is here forgotten as the Lamb takes his seat – will you be there?

Introduction: What is the most beautiful wedding you have ever seen? My own. I. Betrothal – Ephesians 1:4, 13-14 i. Ancient Custom of Arrangement ii. Illus.: A Box of Plastic Camels iii. Every Christian is the betrothed of Christ. The Holy Spirit is the ‘earnest’ of this promise. iv. Appl.: ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 19:6-9

Denomination: Baptist

Wilderness University Series

Contributed by Sheldon Boyd on Nov 30, 2004

based on 18 ratings

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In this message we learn that real spiritual growth takes place during the most difficult periods of our lives. This is part 3 in a 9 part series.

MOSES: FROM DOUBT TO DELIVERANCE WILDERNESS UNIVERSITY Sunday September 22, 2002 Scripture Reference: Exodus 2:15-25 Intro. A. Today is a special day for us at Cornerstone. We have just dedicated ____ children. As young as these children are it may seem difficult to think of the time when ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 2:15-25

Denomination: Holiness

Our Fear Of Pain Series

Contributed by Richard Pfeil on May 16, 2005

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Deals with one of the reasons people give for taking thier lives into thier own hands near the end of life, the second part of a 3 part series.

End of Life: Our Fear of Pain TEXT: Hebrews 2: 5-11, 14-18 Sunday, August 18, 2002 This series on death and dying was not written to be morbid. It was written because these are issues we will all face in our lives. Although you may not leave here inspired, you will leave informed on how to ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:5-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God's Plan For You In The New Year

Contributed by David Seeley on Jan 2, 2005

based on 27 ratings

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The New Year is a great time to take inventory of your spiritual life and see what areas God may be wanting you to grow in the New Year.

1. Destroy all roots of bitterness by forgiving those who have hurt you and accepting forgiveness from others. Ephesians 4:29-32 “Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may minister grace unto the hearers. And grieve not the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13-14

Denomination: Holiness

Steward

Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Jan 21, 2005

based on 7 ratings

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A steward is one who takes care of another person’s affairs but owns nothing himself. In today’s world he might be called a manager.

THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: St Augustine wrote Where your pleasure is, there is your treasure. Where your treasure is, there is your heart. Where you heart is, there is your happiness. (In Who Said That by George Sweeting) In this chapter, Paul presents three characteristics of a true ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

"The Marks Of An Unhealthy Family" Series

Contributed by Phil Anderson on Jan 22, 2005

based on 39 ratings

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This is another sermon in a series on "spiritual" health. This sermon takes a very pointed look at the state of the Christian family and challenges the believer to bring their family completely to the Lord.

“The Marks of a Spiritually Unhealthy Family” Mark 9:14-27 MK 9:14 When they came to the other disciples, they saw a large crowd around them and the teachers of the law arguing with them. 15 As soon as all the people saw Jesus, they were overwhelmed with wonder and ran to greet him. 16 "What are ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:14-27

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Too Big To Miss

Contributed by Shane Brooks on Feb 6, 2005

based on 14 ratings

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Goliath- The warriors said, "He’s too big to hit" David said, "He’s too big to miss." Take your problems Head on

1 Samuel 17:12-37 This morning I will discuss- Facing unbeatable foes--Beating unbeatable odds When everyone says, “You’re gonna lose” That’s when God says, “Hang on my child, We’re about to kick some butt” I don’t serve a God - backs down, backs up, gives in or gives ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:12-37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Talk To The Hand

Contributed by Nathan Hall on Jul 13, 2002

based on 56 ratings

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I think that it’s very interesting that Paul makes a striking comparison between the human body and the body of Christ. Let’s take a look.

How many of us here this morning have ever heard the old song that says, “the hip bone’s connected to the thigh bone; the thigh bone’s connected to the leg bone,” or however it goes? It talks about the human body. I can remember when I was a nursing student before I went to Bible college I had to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-27

Denomination: Pentecostal

One World Order; The "Return Of The Khalifate” An Opinion. Part 3.

Contributed by Anthony Smith on Mar 2, 2006

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Catholicism & Mohammedanism.(Islam.) In our look at a one world order, I wanted to take the time and do a little comparison between two religious factions.

One World Order; The "Return of the Khalifate” An Opinion. Part 3. Catholicism & Mohammedanism.(Islam.) In our look at a one world order, I wanted to take the time and do a little comparison between two religious factions. These two are completely different from one another. Remember this study is ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 7:24

Denomination: Pentecostal

Dust In The Wind Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Mar 3, 2006

based on 27 ratings

| 16,015 views

The cause of human desolation is an unwillingness to believe, which takes God out of the picture. We are restless until we find our rest and purpose in God.

Overcoming Futility...A Sermon Series on Ecclesiastes “Dust in the Wind,” chapter 2 -Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts Back in the 70’s the classic rock band Kansas recorded a song that echoes the outlook of this chapter, “All we are is dust in the wind.” ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 2:1-26

Denomination: Congregational

Christ's Final Week: Hosanna!

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 19, 2006

based on 39 ratings

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As Jesus Christ rode into Jerusalem to shouts of Hosanna, there were a number of different people with different views and reactions as to what was taking place. Look at who was there.

Disclaimer: Source material for this sermon has been gleaned from many different sources. I have attempted to acknowledge these sources whenever possible. CHRIST’S FINAL WEEK: HOSANNA! MARK 11:1-11 Introduction: Someone has said that everyone loves a parade. Parades and Processions draw crowds. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

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