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Chasing The Vultures Away

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Apr 24, 2018

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In Genesis 15 vultures come and try to steal Abram's sacrifice. Vultures are always trying to steal the basis of our covenant relationship with God. Some vultures include: lethargy, distractions, human fraility. Shocking end to sermon.

Chasing the Vultures Away This message contains a shocking ending. I’m telling you now, but I don’t think that can fully prepare you for what is ahead. PPT 1 Series title: (Hidden Gems) Last week we began this series and discussed how God has secrets He wants to share. I mentioned the passage in ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:7-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

2. The Futility Of Running From God Series

Contributed by Grant Adams on Nov 29, 2020

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We cannot run away from God. We all try sometimes. We all try to make our own choices do our own thing. We never seem to learn the futility of it all.

I. A Deliberate Choice 1. The Ship 2. Life is made up of choices. Hebrews 11:24-25 3. Jonah made a deliberate choice to rebel against God. a. Tarshish was the farthest point that he could flee. As much as 1,600 – 2,000 miles b. Jonah refused to surrender his will to God’s will. 4. The idea was, “I ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:3-10

Denomination: Baptist

When Life Is Just Not Fair Series

Contributed by John Hamby on May 16, 2002

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We run into problems when we try to impose our definitions of fairness on God.

A Study of the Book of Luke Sermon # 17 When Life Is Just Not Fair. Luke 7:18-35 Do you remember when you were young what your mom always said as you went outside to join the neighborhood kids in some kind of organized game, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:18-35

Denomination: Baptist

Destination: The Other Side

Contributed by David Dailey on May 23, 2003

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Even when you are in God’s will storms may come and try your boat

DESTINATION: THE OTHER SIDE Our text begins in Luke 8:22-33. Have you ever started out to do something that you are sure that the Lord has directed you to do, but suddenly there were obstacles in your way? You met with opposition and before long you began to wonder if you had really heard from ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:22-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Break Out Of The Comfort Zone Series

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Oct 13, 2004

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Why do people not move forward with their dreams? Could it be others trying to suppress them?

Did anyone this week decide they were living in the comfort zone of life and decide it is time to make a change, to escape the zone and move into the Borderland? It becomes an issue of dealing with the accumulation of fear which has prevented you from moving forward, in dealing with the phrase, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Are You Living By Rules Or A Relationship? Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 9, 2006

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Are you still trying to obey rules and observe rituals to earn God’s favor?

INTRODUCTION During this Grace-Robbers series we have noted there are many people who are still trying to live under law instead of grace. Rules and laws can often be ridiculous, and even funny. Here is a list of ten actual laws from different states. 1. In Alabama it is illegal for a driver to ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:20-23

Denomination: Baptist

What Do You Do When You Don't Know What To Do?

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Oct 25, 2005

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Describes steps to take to determine God’s will when you are trying to make a decision.

WHAT DO YOU DO WHEN YOU DON’T KNOW WHAT TO DO In 2001, State Farm Insurance rated the most dangerous intersections for accidents in the United States. The top of the list was the corner of Flamingo Road & Pines Blvd. in Pembroke Pines FL. Over the 2 years of the study, 1999 - 2000, that ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Nobody Loves A Lawyer

Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Feb 21, 2006

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Don’t try to quibble when it comes to accepting God’s view of things.

Title: Nobody loves a lawyer Text: 2 Samuel 12:1-7; Exodus 12:49 FCF: You can’t argue your way out of judgment. You can only appeal to the mercy of Christ. Nobody loves a lawyer. I can say that as somebody who once wanted to be a lawyer. Nobody loves a lawyer because at one level, we know that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 12:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Depth Of Christ's Love Series

Contributed by Gary Landsberg on Jun 29, 2007

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Stop trying to earn your salvation and righteousness, and yield to the Love of the Savior and His righteousness.

EPHESIANS SERIES EPHESIANS 1:1-6 THE DEPTHS OF THE LOVE OF CHRIST INTRODUCTION 1. Friends of Jesus, thank you for coming here today. I pray that you will see Jesus today, and know what call He has on your life. I also pray that you will allow The Holy Spirit to influence you to become more like ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Be Prayerful & Careful Where You Place Your Stamp Of Approval Series

Contributed by Ed Taylor on Dec 22, 2008

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Have you noticed how this world system is constantly trying to influence our decisions?

1. All of us have a STAMP OF APPROVAL. • That is, by our words & deeds, we either approve of things or we disapprove of things. I like that. I don’t like that. • When people ask our opinions, we often quickly share our feelings on a topic or 2 or 3. • I have to agree that there are times when this ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:28-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A No Matter What Christian

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Dec 28, 2008

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in trying times there will be those who will not fall away, here the secret to be a Christian, no matter what

Intro: 2 Thessalonians states before the Anti-Christ is revealed there will first be a falling away. Matthew Henry gives us this explanation of the falling away—“there will be a falling away from sound doctrine, true worship, and holy living.” Today, I would like to present the attitude you must ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Going Through The Motions Of A Relationship

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jul 28, 2007

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Hosea was trying to get God’s people to get serious about their relationship with God.

INTRODUCTION Today we are going to look at something that can happen to us when we are wandering through the spiritual desert or it can just happen over time. SLIDE #1 We can easily get to the point in which we are just going through the motions of our walk with Jesus. One of the things we must ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 4:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Avoiding The Mistake Of Pride Series

Contributed by David Owens on May 24, 2007

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In this sermon we try to learn from five Biblical examples of the destructive nature of pride.

Introduction: A. There’s a story told about Vince Lombardi, the legendary coach of the Green Bay Packers who was named "Coach of the Century" by ESPN. 1. Late at night, after coaching one of his greatest playoff victories, he tried to climb into bed with his wife without waking her, but his cold ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:5-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"The Church In The World-The World In The Church"

Contributed by Danny Moss on Apr 22, 2006

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This message is concerned with trying to eliminate worldly ideas, practices, and goals in churches and in individual believers.

"The Church In The World-The World In The Church" Text-Romans 1:1-17 Sermon by-Rev. Danny Moss dannymoss777@yahoo.com Introduction- The word "world" is used many times in the Bible. It is the Greek word "kosmos," which means "an orderly arrangement of things." -sometimes it is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Just Let It Go!

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on May 21, 2005

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This sermon deals with trying to get revenge. Sometimes we simply need to overlook an insult.

Just Let It Go 5/22/05 Esther 3:1-17 Matthew 5:38-48 There was a fable of a dog who just could not stand for another dog to get the best of him in any way. One day the dog came across a large juicy steak that had somehow fallen off a meat wagon. The dog picked up the steak and started ...read more

Scripture: Esther 3:1-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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