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Learn The "Heart" Of Prayer

Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on May 23, 2006

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King David takes us to the heart of prayer. David shows us a repentant heart, a trusting heart, and a longing heart.

Abraham prayed for his nephew Lot. Actually, he bargained back and forth with the LORD a half dozen times over the destruction of the city where Lot lived. Elijah prayed for a miracle at Mt. Carmel. Hannah prayed for a child. Joshua prayed that the sun would stand still. Jesus prayed for the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 143:1-12

Denomination: Lutheran

Hungry For Faith

Contributed by William Nickles on May 4, 2003

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An encounter with Christ is essential for true faith to take shape. Our encounter with the world is then empowered by the Christ we meet at the table.

I made the point last week that poor ole doubting Thomas should not be singled out as the only disciple who had doubts about this new “resurrected” reality. Here is the rest of the story – as Paul Harvey would say – to vindicate Thomas. Verse 41 of today’s text clearly makes the point. “While in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:36-48, Acts 3:12-19

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

From Tranquility To Captivity

Contributed by Mark Holdcroft on May 4, 2003

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Paul’s transition from a time of tranquility to captivity actually served to take his ministry to a new realm of effectiveness.

From Tranquility to Captivity. Acts 21:1 After we had torn ourselves away from them, we put out to sea and sailed straight to Cos. The next day we went to Rhodes and from there to Patara. 2:We found a ship crossing over to Phoenicia, went on board and set sail. 3:After sighting Cyprus and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 21:1-15, Acts 9:15-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Impact Of Worship Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on May 20, 2003

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This morning, as we take a look at Psalm 145, we will see that worship is designed to radically impact our very lives.

The Impact of Worship I’m thankful for the staff we have at PBC. Our church secretary, Barb, has really done a super job with our weekly bulletin, don’t you think? On the rare occasion that we have a typo, it’s usually my fault for not catching it when I proof it. Other churches are not as ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 145:1-21, Psalm 145:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

This May Be The Death Of Me, But It Won't Be The End Of Me! Series

Contributed by Michael Brewster on Jun 11, 2005

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This lesson takes a look at the raising of Lazarus from a different perspective that makes it very practical and applicable to today’s experiences.

This may mean the death of me! But it’s not the end of me! John 11:1-4 Give honor to God, Pastor, Clergy and all the People of God present and those who are here because you’re curious. I greet you all in the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. I want to thank you for this privilege to stand ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

When Will The World End?

Contributed by Ed Pruitt on Jun 16, 2005

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I want to take this text this morning and with the help of God answer some of the questions that come up from time to time

When Will the World End? Sunday September 17, 2000 As we begin our sermon this morning I would like for you to all turn in your bibles to, Matthew the 24th chapter. I want to take this text this morning and with the help of God answer some of the questions that come up from time to time. Matthew ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:1-3

Denomination: Church Of God

My Testimony Part 2

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Feb 20, 2002

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The renewing of my mind started to take place after my salvation and the Lord gently lead me through the process.

My Testimony, Part 2 Thesis: The renewing of my mind started to take place after my salvation and the Lord gently lead me through the process. Text: II Corinthians 5:17, Romans 12:2 Introduction: My testimony does not stop at salvation but it continues on. For many they get saved but never get ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17, Romans 12:2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Demons--Dominions Of Darkness

Contributed by David Anderson on May 4, 2001

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Demons are real and can tempt believers or take over unbelievers. Christ is our only sure defense against their power.

Sermon: "DOMINIONS OF DARKNESS" Anderson Deut. 18:15-20; 1 Co. 8:1-13; Mark 1:21-28 + + + We’re going to listen again to some provocative words as they are recorded in our Gospel text for today: 23 "Just then a man in their synagogue who was possessed by an evil spirit ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:23-24

Denomination: Lutheran

God Is Not Finished Yet! Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Mar 12, 2001

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Three actions we can take when we’re tempted to think God has given up on us.

How many of you have seen the bumper sticker that says, "Be patient with me. God isn’t finished with me yet"? I’ve decided to create a new bumper sticker that responds to that one. My new bumper sticker will say, "I’m trying to be patient with you, but God is taking an awfully long time with ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Spiritually Fatal

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Nov 18, 2002

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Taking a look at six things that can be spiritually fatal a in man’s life. Scriptural support is provided for each of the six.

SPIRITUALLY FATAL "For many walk, of whom I often told you, and now tell you even weeping, that they are enemies of the cross of Christ, whose end is destruction, whose god is their appetite, and whose glory is in their shame, who set their minds on earthly things." Philippians 3:18-19. I. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:18-19

Denomination: Baptist

Tackling Temptation Series

Contributed by Aaron Burgess on Jan 7, 2002

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In Matthew 5 Jesus gives us some steps we can take to root out sin in our life

Tackling Temptation Matthew 5:27-30 Thomas Costain’s history, The Three Edwards, describes the life of Raynald III, a fourteenth-century duke in what is now Belgium. Grossly overweight, Raynald was commonly called by his Latin nickname, Crassus, which means "fat." After a violent quarrel, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:27-30

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Praying Like Elijah

Contributed by Chris Hodges on Jul 28, 2003

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To note that prayer really does make a difference in order to encourage people to become Christians in order to take advantage of prayer.

Praying Like Elijah Text: James 5.13-18 Thesis: To note that prayer really does make a difference in order to encourage people to become Christians in order to take advantage of prayer. Introduction: (1) James believed in prayer. He prayed so often that his knees became ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Get Into The Wheelbarrow (Assert Your Faith) Series

Contributed by Stephen Colaw on Aug 21, 2003

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Step out in faith and begin to obey the Word of God. The transformation that will take place in your life will amaze even you.

Get Into the Wheelbarrow (Assert Your Faith) Ephesians 6:10-18 Introduction: This is week five in our series “Eight Essential Exercises for Building a Better Body.” The first exercise we examined was “allocating strength.” We investigated our need to find our strength in the Lord. Without His ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Wesleyan

I Am The Good Shepherd Series

Contributed by Alan Mccann on Apr 25, 2005

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The Good Shepherd lays down his life only to take it up that the sheep might live - in light of Psalm 23.

I AM THE GOOD SHEPHERD JOHN 10 VERSES 11-21 What is your image of Shepherds? Do they have a beard? Wear woolly jumpers and have a shepherd’s crook in their hands? Maybe one man and his dog is the only time you have ever seen a shepherd. We all have this stereotypical idea of what a shepherd is ...read more

Scripture: John 10:11-21

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Narnia: Aslan Series

Contributed by John Laeger on Dec 18, 2005

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Who Aslan is, is a great picture of who Christ is and His power to take our place and turn death backwards.

“Aslan!” 12/18/05 – John Laeger #3 in series “Narnia: More Than A Fantasy” I. Introduction a. ATTENTION GETTER i. Famous Lions (put pictures up on screen and have people guess) 1. Cowardly Lion (Wizard of Oz) 2. Mufasa (Lion King) 3. Snagglepuss (“Heavens to Murgatroid!”) 4. Clarence the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 19:11-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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