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"Knocked Down,not Knocked Out"

Contributed by Joseph Conrad Edpao on Nov 12, 2004

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Many Christians who experience great trials in life often think that there is no hope. Here are 3 reasons why there is hope even in the midst of the most hurting trial that we experience.

INTRODUCTION: Life on earth is a test. Sounds familiar? Yes, this is a statement from Rick Warren¡¦s The Purpose Driven Life. ¡§You are always being tested. God constantly watches your response to people, problems, success, conflict, illness, disappointment, and even the weather!¡¨ We must ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:3-4

Denomination: Baptist

The Schemes Of The Enemy Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jul 15, 2004

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How can a Christian be a pawn of Satan? It’s easier than you may think. Learn about the schemes of the enemy and how not to fall prey to Satan’s devices.

For more Bible Studies go to: www.LivingWatersWeb.com Nobody wants to be used by the enemy, especially not a Christian. Satan is a despicable character – the father of lies, the accuser of the brethren, the guy who comes but to kill, steal, and destroy. Before you became a Christian, Satan had ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:1-18

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Andrew - Always On The Lookout Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Dec 14, 2005

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When it comes to being disciples we can fall into the trap of thinking that we have to be an upfront person otherwise we cannot be effective witnesses. The example of Andrew demonstrates that such is not the case.

Message John 1:35-42 Andrew - Always on the Lookout Message Have you noticed that there are many “lists” available for living successfully in this world? • Here are the 12 steps for those who are struggling with debt. • Recently I was emailed a list of “36 habits to reduce stress”. • Then there ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-42

Denomination: Baptist

Barzillai Series

Contributed by Darren Rogers on May 18, 2008

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What character of the Bible best describes you? Do you start out well only to finish poorly and offer God every excuse you can think of?

Barzillai – 27th April 2008 am 2 Samuel 19:32 Background – David running from Absalom Bar-zil-lah-ee The Holy Spirit says something of Barzillai that He says of very few people. He says that he was “a very great man.” The Bible does not hand out this kind of praise openhandedly. It marks ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 19:32

Denomination: Baptist

The Truth About Serving Christ Series

Contributed by Darryl Klassen on Dec 1, 2006

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What does it mean to serve Christ? Paul talks about servant-leadership in this passage and calls for humility among those who think they are wise and brilliant enough to lead the church.

THE TRUTH ABOUT SERV ING CHRIST Whenever a title like this is used several thoughts go through our minds: “You mean there is something false about the way we serve?” “There’s a ‘truth’ I didn’t know about?” “Is this something new?” To set your minds at ease I must confess that this is nothing new ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-21

Denomination: Mennonite

There Be Monsters Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 6, 2006

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Why did Jesus rebuke these sailors (who knew a bad storm when they saw one) for their fear? I don’t think He did. Find out why.

In our last series, we dealt with questions we’d like to ask God. For the next few weeks, we’re going to turn that around and look at questions Jesus would ask us. And the first question we’re going to deal with is found in found in Mark 4:35-41 - "Why Are You So Afraid?". (Read text and have ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Search For The Authentic Jesus Series

Contributed by Rich Anderson on Feb 16, 2011

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Think about how we would describe Jesus, based on what we know. All we have are snapshots of His life, not a full biography. Who is Jesus Christ?

One day a little girl was drawing a picture, and even skipped recess because she was so focused upon it. Her teacher asked what she was doing and she said she was drawing a picture of God. “Oh honey, you can’t do that...no one knows what God looks like.” She held up the picture ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-17

Denomination: Christian Church

Don't You Get Weary, Children

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 30, 2010

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Revised for use at the Chapel of a retirement complex: Life is burdensome if it is merely obligation and not love, or if we think our work means nothing. Christ's victory shows the power of a meaningful life.

Riderwood Village Chapel, Silver Spring, MD August 8, 2004 In May our son got married. He and his bride passed out little bottles of soap to be used instead of the traditional rice, so we all celebrated at the end of the wedding by blowing bubbles. Well, my daughter’s child, his niece, ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

This Life...that Life

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Aug 3, 2010

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We can live the new life in Christ by continually working at three changes: in our thinking (our minds), in our doing (our bodies), and in our being (our spirit).

THAT LIFE...THIS LIFE August 1, 2010 Colossians 3:1-17 (NRSV) 1 So if you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. 2 Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth, 3 for you have died, and your ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Prayer + Faith = Healing Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 23, 2009

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When should we pray for health? When should we confess our sins? James compels his readers to think about their relationship to one another as a cause of their discomfort.

JAMES 5:13-16a PRAYER + FAITH = HEALING “Is anyone among you suffering? Let him pray. Is anyone cheerful? Let him sing praise. Is anyone among you sick? Let him call for the elders of the church, and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord. The prayer of faith ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

Where Are You?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jul 18, 2015

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Where are you? How did you get here? Do we honestly think we can hide from God. How did these TARES get in my field?

WHERE ARE YOU? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I. WHERE ARE YOU? Genesis 3:9 And the LORD God called unto Adam, and said unto him, Where art thou? A. God is asking a question... You can learn a lot by observation and by asking questions? My Dad taught me when someone asks a hard ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Reluctant, Rebellious, Pouting Prophet: Jonah Chapter 4 Series

Contributed by Pastor Jeff Hughes on Feb 16, 2014

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One would think that when an evangelist comes to a large city and practically the entire city repents and comes to faith, that the evangelist would be jumping up and down with joy to God. Not this prophet...

The Reluctant, Rebellious, Pouting Prophet: Jonah Chapter 4 Today's message is the final in a four part series on the book of Jonah. Turn to page 1325 in your pew Bibles to Jonah chapter 4. If you have your own Bible, it is after Obadiah and before Micah in the Old Testament. So far, we've ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:1-11

Denomination: Bible Church

What Is The Mistake That Leads Toward The Unforgiveable Sin?

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Mar 5, 2014

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A look at the unforgiveable sin. I think the distinction that I share about why criticism of Jesus is acceptable but of the Holy Spirit is not will be helpful in getting to the heart of what Jesus is trying to convey.

WHAT IS THE "UNFORGIVEABLE SIN" EXACTLY? It seems to be seeing consistently clear evidence of the Spirit’s movement and attributing it to Satan. - Luke 12:10. - The passage in Luke presents the shortest version of this saying in the gospels. The versions in Matthew 12:22-32 and Mark ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:10

Denomination: Baptist

Husbands Love Your Family Series

Contributed by William D. Brown on Mar 30, 2014

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The old man is all that a person was before being saved, his worldly thinking and sinful acts.-- But now that we're saved lets not bring reproach on Jesus our Saviour.

#9~Col.3:9-21 HUSBANDS LOVE YOUR FAMILY 1-19-14 9Lie not one to another, seeing that ye have put off the old man with his deeds; The old man is all that a person was before being saved, his worldly thinking and sinful acts.-- But now that we're saved ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:9-21

Denomination: Baptist

God In Action: Past, Present, Future Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jul 13, 2015

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Differing situations highlight different characteristics of God; we need all. God is not the kind of God many people think He is. Seeing Him in action proves the point.

God in Action: Past, Present, Future (Isaiah 63) 1. A lot of things look good or bad on paper, but are different when you experience. 2. Chicago White Sox team in 1973. Pizza in Nebraska. 3. You can look at an athlete’s statistics, but nothing like seeing him play; You can hear about a ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 63:1-19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

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