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Let The Body Beware!

Contributed by Mike Hays on Oct 18, 2000

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If we do not desire God's will for the life of the church, then we will see the Body of Christ fall far short of God's will.

"Let The Body Beware!" 1 John 2:18-28 The human body gives us one of the most awe-inspiring illustrations of a deep biblical truth that all of us should aspire to live out as we seek to be obedient to God's call upon our lives. Once we receive Jesus Christ as our Lord and Savior we are placed ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:18-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Church's Main Business.

Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Aug 23, 2004

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Any organization, institution or business justifies its existence only in so far as it carries out the purpose for which it was founded.

The church’s main business. Matthew 28:16 -- 20. 08/15/04 In your opinion, what is the church’s main business? Why has this church been sitting in Sandy Ridge for a number of years? Any organization, institution or business justifies its existence only in so far as it carries out the purpose ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Baptist

Reclaiming Your Mornings For Christ

Contributed by Ric Feeney on Mar 10, 2005

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The Lord made us in His image. But we’re not made well enough to make it very far without Him.

RECLAIMING YOUR MORNINGS FOR CHRIST The Lord made us in His image. But we’re not made well enough to make it very far without Him. Whether we’re acting out of arrogance, busyness or from an overwhelming zest for life too many times we charge into our days... leaving the most important ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 5:1-3, Psalm 5:3

Denomination: Brethren

Do I Hear An Amen?

Contributed by James Groce on Jul 17, 2002

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"Amen" is far more meaningful than a period, a stop, or a signing-off word by which a prayer, song, or declaration is terminated.

In Scripture the word “Amen” comes from both Greek and Hebrew and is transliterated; which means there is no word in our language that can be interpreted exactly...so we used their word and in this case it is AMEN. It is variously translated Surely, Sure, Truth, Verily and Amen! Bullinger says ...read more

Scripture: John 3:3

Denomination: Pentecostal

'extreme Makeover

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Jun 26, 2003

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In today’s world, there is an inordinate emphasis on physical appearance to the neglect of a far more important need, that of inward or spiritual beauty.

"EXTREME MAKEOVER" "Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you cleanse the outside of the cup and dish, but inside they are full of extortion and self-indulgence. Blind Pharisee; first cleanse the inside of the cup and dish, that the outside of them may be clean also. Woe to you, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:25-28

Denomination: Baptist

The Poverty Of Complacency

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on May 1, 2008

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Complacency with our own spiritual condition will rob us of what God really wants to perform as far as blessing and anointing.

THE POVERTY OF COMPLACENCY TEXT: 2 Kings 7:3-9 ll Kings 7:3 9 -- “And there were four leprous men at the entering in of the gate: and they said one to another, Why sit we here until we die?” “If we say, We will enter into the city, then the famine is in the city, and we shall die there: and if ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 7:3-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Cleansing Christ-Like Distinctive Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Mar 17, 2014

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Jesus' washing of His disciples feet provided a lesson in servanthood far more impressive than any verbal message.

A Cleansing Christ-like Distinctive: Washing Feet John 13:1-13 This past Wednesday was Ash Wednesday, and for the next six weeks we are going to spend some time considering Jesus’ Lessons to His Disciples in the Upper Room, which basically covers day leading up to Jesus’ crucifixion. ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus - The People's Choice Or Is He?

Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Apr 11, 2014

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A sermon for Palm Sunday that encourages us to see that Jesus is God's choice...which is far better than the people's choice...

The recent Western Australia Senate elections highlighted something about the human condition. We are a fickled lot. Some people and parties dropped in popularity but up to 7% from 2013 to 2014. Highlighting it doesn’t take much for us to change our mind from praising and following someone ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

The Pharisees- No Heart Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Oct 12, 2018

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If one is not careful, one's heart can drift so far away from God that we end up with no heart.

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Today we are going to examine a unique group of people as we continue with our A Drifting Heart series. • Today we will see how the scribes and Pharisees ended up with the worst-case scenario when it comes to a drifting heart, a heart that drifts so far from God that one ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:23-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Influence Of Loving Kindness Series

Contributed by Jeffrey Payne on Aug 1, 2014

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Through the story of David and Mephibosheth Jeff demonstrates the influence of loving kindness in the lives of those who are far from God.

The Influence of Loving Kindness Luke 6:26-35; 2 Samuel 9; 1 Kings 15:5 This morning we need to talk about putting on something that, when you first hear it may sound full of weak emotions and sentimentality. But it’s actually far more strategic than it is sentimental, weak or soft. But when ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 9:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Returning To Your Alter

Contributed by Mark Mitchell on Mar 23, 2015

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When we get away from our worship (alter) we will find ourselves far away from God

Intro: Have you ever wondered what to do when you have failed God? - What is an alter? I. Return to your alter (v.1-4) - Failure means we have left true worship - 12:10-20 - The first thing to go is our trust in God (12:13) - So we handle things without God - The next thing to go is our peace ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 13:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Thankful Heart

Contributed by Mac Hammond on Aug 9, 2012

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Thankfulness is far more important to your experience of life than most people realize; it will revolutionize your relationship with God.

1. A thankful heart is far more important to your experience of life than most people realize. Most folks know they should be thankful, but do not put a premium on proactively cultivating a thankful heart. 2. Psalm 50:5 says, “Gather my saints together unto me; those that have made a ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Will God Not Do Something

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on May 13, 2020

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Do not go by what you see for the invisible God may be doing far more than you can imagine!

2 Thessalonians 2:7 For the mystery of iniquity doth already work: only he who now letteth will let, until he be taken out of the way. Some morning thoughts on "Why doesn't God do something?". How do you know He isn't doing something? We are living in a sin cursed world. What we ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:7

Denomination: Baptist

Asking The Right Question Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 16, 2022

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Knowing how to live in the light of Christ’s return is far more important than knowing when He will return.

NOTE: This is a manuscript, and not a transcript of this message. The actual presentation of the message differed from the manuscript through the leading of the Holy Spirit. Therefore, it is possible, and even likely that there is material in this manuscript that was not included in the live ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Just Look At That Snake!

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Mar 8, 2021

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There is something far more deadly than the venom of a snake which has bitten all. But Jesus becomes the curse for us.

Just Look at that Snake! Numbers 21:4-9 The Old Testament book of Numbers can be a difficult read. Unlike Leviticus which is hard to read because of all the details of numerous offerings and ritual, Numbers is hard to read because of the constant failures of and judgments on the children of Israel ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 21:4-9, John 3:14-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

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