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Maturing As A Disciple

Contributed by Ken Mowery on Dec 18, 2006

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Evidence of maturity in a diciple of Jesus Christ.

Matthew 28:18 18And Jesus came up and spoke to them, saying, “All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth. 19“Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, 20teaching them to observe all that I commanded ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

Prayer Life Challenge Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Apr 11, 2003

based on 24 ratings

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When a church is struggling with false teaching, chaos, and wrath, what’s a leader to do? Get them on their knees together in prayer!

Prayer Life Challenges 1 Timothy 2:1 First of all, then, I urge that entreaties and prayers, petitions and thanksgivings, be made on behalf of all men, 2 for kings and all who are in authority, in order that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and dignity. 3 This is good and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Deepening Your Roots Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 24, 2003

based on 235 ratings

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It’s important to not just focus on our conversion—we’re called to demonstrate our commitment on a daily basis by going deeper with God.

Deepening Your Roots During our “Building for the Future” emphasis, I prepared a five-minute sermon on a cassette tape to help explain the key ingredients of our campaign. I received a lot of very positive feedback. Most of the accolades I received had more to do with the length than with the ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:6-15

Denomination: Baptist

Butterfly

Contributed by Lindeal Greer on Nov 22, 2000

based on 84 ratings

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This is about the struggles that makes us grow.

Butterfly A man found a cocoon of a butterfly. One day a small opening appeared. He sat and watched the butterfly for several hours, as it struggled to force its body through the little hole. Then it seemed to stop making any progress. It appeared as if it had gotten as far as it could, and it ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:12-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Fruit Of The Spirit - Peace

Contributed by Bruce Allen on Oct 25, 2003

based on 90 ratings

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This is the third aspect of the fruit of the Spirit. All Christians should have a peace beyond anything this old world has to offer. That peace is only found in Christ. May you find this peace.

The Fruit of the Spirit – Peace Galatians 5:22-23 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such there is no law. [NASB] INTRODUCTION Horatio Gates Spafford (1828-1888) In 1871 the city of Chicago was nearly ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

What Makes God Smile? Series

Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Nov 16, 2003

based on 26 ratings

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God is a parent who smiles at us a lot. What can we do to help God smile on us?

What Makes God Smile? Purpose Driven #9 Cornwall October 11, 2003 As a parent, I’ve smiled many times as I’ve watched my children. Sometimes, I’ve smiled as they’ve done something very pleasing to me, or have given me a gift that they have either picked out or created. I’ve smiled when I’ve ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:3-8, Psalm 14:2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Let It Happen In Your Heart

Contributed by Troy Borst on Mar 12, 2005

based on 27 ratings

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The outside of my life should match my heart. I think this is one of the lessons that we Christians miss most of all in our efforts to be like Jesus. Many times we can talk a good game or know the right places to be, but our heart is truly what God look

LET IT HAPPEN IN YOUR HEART Colossians 3:15-17 INTRODUCTION The Apostle Paul tells us that when we put on the characteristics of Christ (mentioned in verses 12-14) that it should demonstrate itself in several ways. Paul says that these characteristics of Christ should not be just on the inside ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:15-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Praise The Father!

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Apr 13, 2005

based on 5 ratings

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Praising the Father for His blessings in our lives

These verses tell us about the many blessings we have from the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Several years ago the Los Angeles Times reported the story of an elderly man and wife who were found dead in their apartment. Autopsies revealed that both had died of severe malnutrition, although ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Lord Makes Everything Beautiful In His Time

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Aug 8, 2005

based on 34 ratings

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THIS SERMON IS ABOUT HOW THE LORD MAKES EVERYTHING BEAUTIFUL IN HIS TIME WHEN WE ALLOW HIM TO WORK WITH FREEDOM IN OUR LIVES

THE LORD MAKES EVERYTHING BEAUTIFUL IN HIS TIME ********************************************************* 1. THE LORD WILL MAKE EVERYTHING BEAUTIFUL IN HIS TIME . WE SHOULD ALLOW HIM TOTAL FREEDOM TO WORK IN OUR LIFE ACCORDING TO HIS PLAN AND PURPOSE . WE SHOULD GIVE GOD THE TIME HE NEEDS TO ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:11

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Saints I Have Knows

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Oct 31, 2005

based on 14 ratings

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A sermon for All Saints Sunday

All Saints Sunday Sermon Matthew 5:1-12 "Saints I Have Known" 1 ¶ Seeing the crowds, he went up on the mountain, and when he sat down his disciples came to him. 2 And he opened his mouth and taught them, saying: 3 ¶ "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 4 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Lutheran

The Responsibility Of Elders In The Church

Contributed by Steve Hereford on Aug 25, 2006

based on 11 ratings

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In the Scriptures, Pastors are referred to as "bishop, elder, and overseer." Why are they referred to in this way. In this message, Pastor Steve will examine these and more terms as he talks about the responsibility of elders in the church.

We have completed our look at what elders are to be and now we’re looking at what elders are to do. In doing that, I would like to define the term that is found in 1 Timothy 3:1. It is the term translated "bishop." The term "bishop" is not a good translation because "it carries modern ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A New Look At The Church Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Sep 11, 2006

based on 6 ratings

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What does God expect of His church?

The book of Colossians shows that being connected through faith to Jesus Christ has totally changed our lives: • We have a new hope. • We have a new perspective on life. • We have a new joy. • We have a new family. • We have a new way of living. AUTHOR: The apostle Paul (1:1). Timothy is also ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

"A Pathway To Peace” (Advent)

Contributed by Charles R. Swindoll on Sep 13, 2006

based on 8 ratings

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This is the season of Peace. Peace on earth, good will toward men. Peace is the most sought-after ‘commodity’ in our hectic lives. Mankind will go to great lengths to compromise for the sake of peace.

Biblical Text: Philippians 4:1-9 “Therefore, my brethren dearly beloved and longed for, my joy and crown, so stand fast in the Lord, my dearly beloved. I beseech Euodias, and beseech Syntyche, that they be of the same mind in the Lord. And I intreat thee also, true yokefellow, help those women ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Communion As A Remembrance

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Dec 5, 2005

based on 25 ratings

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Communion message based on "do this in remembrance of Me."

Communion as a Remembrance... Luke 22:14-20 November 20, 2005 Introduction At our board meeting last Tuesday, we spent a good deal of time talking about celebrating the Lord’s Supper, or communion. We were unanimous in our opinion that we don’t observe it nearly often enough and that we should ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:14-20

Denomination: Wesleyan

When Life Spins Out Of Control

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on May 24, 2005

based on 16 ratings

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The story of Ruth is a story of a woman whose life has spun out of control. Does she look to society for help? Does she use her sexuality to manipulate others to help? Or does she call on her redeemer?

Have you ever noticed that so many of the Calls to Worship that we hear in church talk about joy? Ps 66: “Shout with joy to God, all the earth! Sing the glory of his name; make his praise glorious!” Ps 100 “Shout for joy to the LORD, all the earth. Worship the LORD with gladness; come before him ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-14, Ruth 1:1-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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