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A Different Spirit

Contributed by David Dewitt on Aug 13, 2002

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God is calling us to live with a different spirit

A Different Spirit Numbers 14:24 and Selected Passages April 28, 2002 Introduction What does it mean to be different? To be different means literally that something does not conform to the standard or the norm. Different can be a positive thing. In fact, we have been called to be different than ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 14:24, Joshua 14:10-12

Denomination: Church Of God

God Gives The Growth

Contributed by Evelyn Weston on May 9, 2006

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ROGATION - Spring Farm Blessing - Some may think that it’s our efforts that produce growth, but the credit really belongs to God. Includes three jokes related to farming!

Additional texts: Ezekiel 34:25-31 Psalm 65 1 Corinthians 3:5-9 Gospel text of your choosing Grace to you and peace, from God our Father,and from our Lord and Savior, Jesus, the Christ. Amen One spring, a farmer purchased an old, run-down, abandoned farm. The fields were grown over with weeds, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:5-9

Denomination: Lutheran

Surviving The Storms Of Life - Basic Survival Skills Series

Contributed by Dan Cale on Jan 31, 2006

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This is part 1 of a 5 part series on dealing with the storms that life has for us. What basic survival skills do we need to get through this storm filled world?

Surviving the Storms of Life Pt 1 Basic Survival Skills Acts 27 Chippie the parakeet never saw it coming. One second he was peacefully perched in his cage. The next he was sucked in, washed up, and blown over. The problems began when Chippie’s owner decided to clean Chippie’s cage with a vacuum ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:1-44

Denomination: *other

Homesick For Heaven

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Dec 13, 2004

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Focus on Heaven motivates you to action, gives understanding, and produces an attitude of thanksgiving.

Homesick for Heaven Hebrews 11:8-17 INTRODUCTION: Do you remember this old chorus: “This world is not my home, I’m just a passin’ through. My treasures are laid up somewhere beyond the blue. Tthe angels beckon me from Heaven’s open door, and I can’t feel at home in this world ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:8-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

In Jesus' Name

Contributed by Al Lowe on May 13, 2003

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There is not other name under heaven given by which one is saved.

Acts 4:5-12 (12) PROPOSITION: By Christ you are saved. OBJECTIVE: To lead the church to Christ. The time following Easter and Pentecost is a time of the birth of the primitive church. It is also a time we consider the basics of our own, personal beliefs and why we believe it. The first few ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:5-12

Denomination: Baptist

Homiletics 101 -- "What Preaching Should Be” Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Feb 17, 2005

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Paul wants us to understand that preaching is not based on the contribution of the preacher, but on the message being communicated. Preaching, in the mind of Paul is to be valued in the core truth, not in the charisma of the speaker!

Homiletics 101 “What Preaching Should Be” 1 Corinthians 2:1-5 INTRODUCTION: As we approach this passage of Scripture, and in doing so leave the first chapter of the letter, it is important that we understand what it is we are leaving behind. Chapter 1 has Paul laying foundation concerning ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:1-5, 1 Corinthians 2:10-13

Denomination: Baptist

"A Fresh Start”

Contributed by Keith Foskey on Mar 23, 2005

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When we get shaken up a bit, let us close our eyes and imagine God saying, “DON”T GIVE UP, I’M STILL HERE”

“A Fresh Start” Acts 16:25-31 JOKE: “New Years Resolutions” A couple sat facing their marriage counselor who asked, “Why are you here to see me?” The wife answered, “Well it all started when we thought it might be cute to choose each other’s New Year’s resolutions” INTRODUCTION: New Years Eve is ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:25-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Church In Philadelphia

Contributed by Michael Hopkins on Nov 25, 2005

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The sixth of the seven churches - what might it have to say to us today?

And so we come to the sixth of the seven letters to seven churches, the letter to the church in Philadelphia, which is of course in Asia, not the USA. What do we know about the city? Philadelphia was a strong fortress city, strategically located on the road from Rome to the east. It was a city of ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Gift Empowered Ministry, Part 3 Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Nov 30, 2005

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As we continue to look at this area of “gift empowered ministry”, we move ourselves in to the area of seeing our gifts with regard to the life and vitality of the local body the church. What becomes clearly evident, by the way Paul address the issue, is

GIFT EMPOWERED MINISTRY 1 Corinthians 12:12-31 INTRODUCTION: As we continue to look at this area of “gift empowered ministry”, we move ourselves in to the area of seeing our gifts with regard to the life and vitality of the local body the church. What becomes clearly evident, by the way Paul ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-31

Denomination: Baptist

I Would Be Happy If...? Series

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 28, 2002

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To live in daily happiness and Joy, we must make the right decisions.

I WOULD BE HAPPY IF? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I often ponder, -- I would be happy if ? -- Then I try to fill in the blank. I have asked friends, what would it take to make you happy? The answer varies greatly, but after accepting the answer, I press would you be happy ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 17:22, Nehemiah 8:10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Joy Unspeakable

Contributed by Robert Simmons on Feb 27, 2002

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Explore the theme of the "JOY" in the book of Philippians.

Scripture correlates joy with spiritual strength. This relationship is evident in Paul’s epistle to the Philippians. Paul, while facing adversity and imprisonment, maintained a robust faith in God. The strength of Paul’s faith is evidenced by his joy and rejoicing, and his commands to rejoice. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1

Denomination: Church Of God

Simple Tests? Series

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jul 16, 2002

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WE LOOK AT 15 AREAS OF TESTING THAT WE FACE.

LET US LOOK AT TESTING! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: James says Count it all JOY when you have many tests. Exodus 16:4 Then said the Lord unto Moses, Behold, I will rain bread from heaven for you; and the people shall go and gather a certain rate every day, THAT I MAY PROVE ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-4, Exodus 16:8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Always Consult The Lord First

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on May 28, 2012

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I. EXORDIUM: Have you done anything without consulting the LORD? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: New leaders with ministry III. OBJECTIVES: To remind leaders to always consult the LORD first in everything they do. IV. TEXT: Joshua 9:14 (NLT)

I. EXORDIUM: Have you done anything without consulting the LORD? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: New leaders with ministry III. OBJECTIVES: To remind leaders to always consult the LORD first in everything they do. IV. TEXT: Joshua 9:14 (NLT) 14 So the Israelites examined their food, but they did not ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 9:14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Divine Appointment

Contributed by Jason Jones on Nov 6, 2012

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Exposition of Opportunity

Text: John 4, Title: Divine Appointment, Date/Place: NRBC, 10/21/12, AM A. Opening illustration: Demographic information. THRIVE Team long term planning. B. Background to passage: C. Main thought: Divine Appointment—an appointed time and place for God to unfold His plan to reach the world ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Promoting Priestly Vocations Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 5, 2010

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We must all pray for vocations to the priesthood and ministry, but we must also invite young persons to consider that vocation, and create an environment that reaches toward the transcendent in our worship.

24th Sunday in Course Supporting the Priestly Vocation What is the most important day of my life, or of yours? The most important day to each of us is the one that will determine the rest of our unending existence. It is the last day of our life. The key question we must answer at that moment ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-32

Denomination: Catholic

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