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You Were Saved In The World's Greatest Rescue

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Mar 9, 2009

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YOU Were Saved in the World’s Greatest Rescue 1) Greatest because of its objective and scope 2) Greatest because of its effect

Their ship, the Endurance, had been crushed by the ice and sank to the bottom of the ocean. All 28 crewmembers managed to escape in three lifeboats, not sailing them but pushing and pulling them over the pack ice just north of Antarctica until they could dash across icy waters for an inhospitable ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

"The Little Problem” Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Jan 16, 2004

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This is the first in a series of messages dealing with the importance of our speech as followers of Christ.

KEEPING MY TONGUE ON THE CUTTING EDGE “The Little Problem” James 3:1-12 ILLUSTRATION: Perhaps you remember some of these ACTUAL descriptions of accidents that were written on insurance claim forms: § “I pulled form the side of the road, glanced at my Mother-In-Law, and headed for the ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Trinity Is To Be Worshipped

Contributed by Dustin T Parker on May 31, 2010

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Trinity Sunday

Concordia Lutheran Church Trinity Sunday, May 30, 2010 The Trinity Is To Be Worshiped! John 8:48-53 † IN THE NAME OF THE FATHER, SON AND HOLY SPIRIT † As the day of Christ approaches, my you be blessed through His word, and may you treasure its content, as it tells you of the grace, the love ...read more

Scripture: John 8:48-53

Denomination: Lutheran

Narnia: Is Your Jesus Too Safe? Series

Contributed by Rick Bayer on Jan 9, 2006

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Grasping with Lewis’ statement concerning Aslan, that he’s not safe but good.

IS YOUR JESUS TOO SAFE? “Finding God in the land of Narnia” SL “ Of Course he’s not safe but he’s good” (over lion image) p. 146 quote Think about that quote and how it relates to Jesus. p. 168-169 description of Aslan Aslan is the Christ-figure in the story. Obvious read it, see the movie. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 5:5-6

Denomination: Baptist

Stewardship Of Our Words Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 17, 2009

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Stewardship is not only about how we manage our money; but we are also stewards of how we manage our tongues. The powerful influence of our words is examined in the light of James’ exhortation.

Stewardship of Our Words James 3:1-12 6-29-08 Intro When I was about 8 years old my friends were joining the Cub Scouts. I wanted to be with them so I asked my mother if I could join too. I didn’t know why at the time; but she tried to talk me out of it. But then I would see my friends at school ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Charismatic

If You Choose

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Feb 9, 2012

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Sixth Sunday After Epiphany Year B

Mark 1: 40 – 45 & 2 Kings 5: 1 - 14 / If You Choose Intro: One day a lion decided to make sure all the other animals knew he was the king of the jungle. He by-passed the smaller animals and went to the bear – “Why you are, of course!” tiger – “Everyone ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:40-45

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Pop Quiz & Final Exam

Contributed by James May on May 15, 2005

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Jesus gave his disciples a Pop Quiz on the road to Caesarea Philippi. Peter passed the test, but the world failed it. This Pop Quiz is also a Final Exam that determines your eternal destiny. We can’t afford to fail it!

Pop Quiz and Final Exam By Pastor Jim May Matthew 16:13-19 How many of you can remember your school days? For some of you it seems that it was only yesterday, but for some of us, it means dusting off a lot of cobwebs, and crossing a whole lot of bridges that we have crossed to come this far, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

For All The Days That End In Why

Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Nov 5, 2007

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Life is not meant to be understood, any more than God can be fully understood. But for all the days that end in “WHY?”, GOD IS GOOD!

For All the Days that End in Why? Psalm 22:1 Let’s begin today with A short quiz: It consists of 4 questions and will tell you whether you are qualified to be a professional manager. The questions are NOT difficult. 1. How do you put a giraffe into a refrigerator? The correct answer is: OPEN ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 22:1-2, Psalm 22:1-31, Psalm 22:2

Denomination: Church Of God

Gifts Have A Purpose

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Dec 5, 2001

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An encouragement to look to the Gifts of God in service to others.

Gifts Have a Purpose Eph. 2:1-10; I Cor. 12:4-11 I. Introduction Well, I hope you all had a very Merry Christmas yesterday. My family and I spent the day at home, later going to another family member to spend the rest of the day. I would like to take this opportunity to thank you on behalf of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10, 1 Corinthians 12:4-11

Denomination: Wesleyan

Inside The Heart Of The Apostle Paul Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Nov 8, 2005

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When he opened his heart up to the people of Ephesus, we see some qualities inside which we all should cultivate. We also find 3 things which made him cry. Link included to formatted text version, handout, and PowerPoint Template and Presentation.

Inside the Heart of the Apostle Paul Acts 20:18-38 We find… 1. Faithfulness We discussed on Sunday the need for faithfulness…to our families, in our finances, to the fellowship of the church, and to the faith. ----- See entire message on this first point at: ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:18-38

Denomination: Baptist

Breaking Free From The Fence Of Offense

Contributed by Joe Overholt on Nov 11, 2006

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Identify what an offense is, and how to overcome the offense once it comes.

Breaking Free from the Fence of Offence Foundational Text: Act 24:16 And herein do I exercise myself, to have always a conscience void of offence toward God, and toward men. (AMP) Therefore I always exercise and discipline myself [mortifying my body, deadening my carnal affections, bodily ...read more

Scripture: Acts 24:16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Between Adversity And The Miracle

Contributed by David Spiegel on Mar 28, 2018

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Chances are, at some point the adversity you face today as an individual has brought you to the place where you have asked yourself a form of this question. “Why does a good God let these bad things happen?”

Years ago, a large church I was on staff with at the time did a series called “Elephant in the Room” • Prior to the series, the church was polled to narrow down the top things that were on people’s minds that it seemed nobody wanted to address. • We even rented a live Elephant in a cage out front ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-36

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Neither Wimps Nor Wolves

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jun 8, 2011

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Christian meekness is not weakness; it is strength tempered by obedience.

Do any of you remember the old musical Camelot, about King Arthur and the Round Table? It was popular back in the early 60's, it’s one of the reasons the Kennedy White House started being called Camelot. The reason I bring it up is because of Lancelot. Remember Lancelot? Until he and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Who Has Got Your Tongue? Series

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Oct 7, 2015

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Controlling the tongue. Why is it so hard? Is the control of the tongue a valid indicator of our spiritual condition? James give us some illustrations that are very useful in defining the ravages of an out of control tongue.

Let’s ponder on this for a moment before we plunge into today’s Scripture. 1 Samuel 2:2 “There is no one holy like the Lord; there is no one besides You; there is no Rock like our God.” If you are a son or daughter of God you are one of the most privileged souls in the ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Nazarene

Chronos: James #6 Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Feb 28, 2022

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Being a Christ follower requires having control of body, mind and spirit as we encounter the world as witnesses and co labors in bringing a little heaven to earth.

A few weeks ago, we started a year-long journey chronological study of the New Testament today. Hence the reason we are calling this message series Chronos. It's a word that means “time.” We will be journeying through time back to the start of the early church. We will be doing this by walking ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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