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  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    The Guiding Principles Of A Good Steward Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Oct 16, 2006
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    This sermon examines some basic guiding principles of a good steward.

    Scripture Today I am beginning a new series of messages titled, “Taking the ‘Stew’ Out of Stewardship.” Much of the material for this message comes from a book by Rod Rogers titled, Pastor Driven Stewardship: 10 Steps to Lead Your Church to Biblical Giving (Dallas, TX: Brown Books Publishing ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Good Stewards And Financial Contentment Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Oct 21, 2006
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    In this message the apostle Paul sets before us six principles of financial contentment.

    Scripture There is a story about a mother and son who lived in a forest. One day when they were out walking a tornado surprised them. The mother clung to a tree and tried to hold her son. But the swirling winds carried him into the sky. He was gone. The woman began to weep and pray: “Please, O ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • David Jenkins avatar

    Taste And Know The Goodness Of The Lord

    Contributed by David Jenkins on Oct 21, 2006
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    Taste and know the goodness of the Lord

    Greetings and blessings in the name of Jesus Christ, How wonderful it is to come together under the banner of the name of Jesus Christ. Today while I was praying the Lord laid it upon my heart to begin writing this message to you. It is not by power or might that this message is brought but ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Unwrapping God's Good News

    Contributed by Dave Kinney on Oct 26, 2006
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    Missions! This sermon was preached as we dedicated our Operation Christmas Child Shoeboxes - Samaritain’s Purse Ministry. A powerful Powerpoint presentation available upon request!

    Notice 3 things about these children: a. Jesus received the children around Him. Which says that He places an importance and value on them. b. Jesus rebuked those around Him. Societies over the ages have at times put little value on children. I wonder about America at times! c. Jesus blessed the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Efren V. Narido avatar

    Behold All His Goodness

    Contributed by Efren V. Narido on Oct 31, 2006
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    Just how excited are we to behold such incomparable and awesome glory? Do we ever imagine what is the eternal glory of the Holy God?

    "Who among the gods is like you, O LORD? Who is like you -- majestic in holiness, awesome in glory, working wonders?” (Ex.15:11, NIV). Last time, we realized that we have so much to praise God and to feel blessed for the forgiveness of our sins. We have seen the enormity of our sins, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bill Butsko avatar

    Jesus Sees The Good In Us

    Contributed by Bill Butsko on Nov 5, 2006
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    God calls us from our sychamore tree and requests residence in our hearts.

    Text: When Jesus reached the spot, he looked up and said to him, “Zacchaeus, come down immediately. I must stay at your house today” (Luke 19:5). In my mind, I picture Zacchaeus as being about 5 feet tall with dark hair, a little goatee, average size nose, thick eyebrows, medium to dark brown ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Created To Do Good Works

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Nov 9, 2006
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    We are made with a purpose, to serve God by serving people.

    You are made with a purpose. You are made to serve God by serving people. You don’t exist for yourself. The Bible says, “We are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.” Eph 2:10 Just like a potter makes a clay pot to hold water, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Andrew Hamilton avatar

    Life Is Hard - But God Is Good

    Contributed by Andrew Hamilton on Jun 14, 2006
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    God has good reasons for what He does, and His answer to our suffering is NOT an explanation … it is Himself. God’s answers always come from His character ... and His character is unchanging!

    Life Is Hard - but God Is Good Psalm 107:1 Why does God allow suffering? God has good reasons for what He does, and His answer to our suffering is NOT an explanation … it is Himself. • Psalm 34:8 says, “Taste and see that the LORD is good; blessed is the man who takes refuge in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    Good News For The Worry Wart Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jun 16, 2006
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    Jesus tells us not to worry, but to trust God.

    Good News For the Worry Wart Text: Matt. 6:25-34 Introduction 1. Read Matt. 6:25-34 2. Illustration: The beginning of anxiety is the end of faith, and the beginning of true faith is the end of anxiety. George Muller Massena, one of Napoleon’s generals, suddenly appeared with 18,000 soldiers ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Brad Rigney avatar

    The Good Ship Disciple-Ship

    Contributed by Brad Rigney on Jun 23, 2006
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    Focusing on boarding the Ship of Discipleship. What it means to be a Disciple of Jesus Christ.

    The GoodShip: Disciple-Ship John 6:60-71 Intro.: A. As I mentioned last week, an Aircraft Carrier is a good ship for Offense as it has about 90 airplanes onboard. However, an aircraft carrier needs the help of other ships for support. A DESTROYER is one type of a Ship in the Task Force of a ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

  • Jonathan McLeod avatar

    How To Have A Good Fight Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Jun 26, 2006
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    Biblical advice on how to handle marital disagreements.

    I have a question for you: What in this world does more damage to people than anything else? Drugs? War? Disease? I think the answer is…our words. We all remember the childhood saying “Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never harm me.” But that’s not true. Words do hurt; ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fighting The Good Fight Of Faith

    Contributed by Gerald Van Horn on Jul 31, 2006
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    God gave the laws that deal with our warfare.

    Fighting the Good Fight of Faith by Gerald Van Horn Deuteronomy 20:1-10 God gave the laws that deal with our warfare. The emphasis is upon those who are unfit to go to battle. * The Christian life is no bed of roses or a picnic. Many paint a glamorous picture of a Christian ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Devote In Doing What Is Good

    Contributed by Donato Solano on Aug 8, 2006
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    Christians are expected to do good things all the time, everywhere and any given life’s situation.

    INTRODUCTION Why policeman is always expected to catch bad people? Why is a school teacher is always expected to teach students? Why is a doctor is always expected to treat sick people? These people are expected to do what they supposed to be doing because that’s the very meaning of their ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Good Grief - Part 4 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Feb 14, 2006
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    The Body of Christ needs to learn how to administer “Good Grief” in loss, in crisis and in trauma situations of life.

    Good Grief -- Part 4 On the lighter side of life: Funny pictures from aha.com Testimony: Trevor Jorgenson Thesis: The Body of Christ needs to learn how to administer “Good Grief” in loss, in crisis and in trauma situations of life. Summary of the series – What have we learned? Good Grief pt ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    I Am The Good Shepherd Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Feb 17, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 13,420 views

    The image of the good sheperd is a powerful one that enables us to envision God’s provisional and protective involvement in our lives.

    John 10:11-18 “I am the Good Shepherd” INTRODUCTION One of the most common and popular images of Jesus is that of a good shepherd. This image has dominated Christian art for two millennia. If we have seen many stained glass windows, one or more of them probably had a shepherd theme. Those of ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran