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What Do You Want To Hear At The End Of Your Life?

Contributed by Martin Kim on Nov 22, 2004

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God has called us to be faithful stewards which includes using our spiritual gifts to serve the church.

What do you want to hear at the end of your life? Matthew 25:14 – 25:30 George Bernard Shaw, the 1925 Nobel laureate in literature, shortly before he died was asked by a reporter "Mr. Shaw," "if you could live your life over and be anybody you know, or any person from history, who would you be?" ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Adventist

Do You Think To Thank?

Contributed by Michael Luke on Nov 25, 2003

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Admonition for us to remember daily the blessings of God and how a life lived with Thanksgiving can bless us and others.

SPECIAL DAY: THANKSGIVING TEXT: LUKE 17:11-19 TITLE: “DO YOU THINK TO THANK?” INTRODUCTION: A. Rudyard Kipling lived from 1865 to 1936. He was British but born in Bombay, India. He wrote poetry and authored books. You might now some of his ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Do Not Judge Series

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Apr 24, 2005

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Jesus teaches us: 1. Do not condemn. 2. Do not rush to judgment. 3. Do use discernment.

The Super Bowl is known as much for its commercials as it is for football, and Super Bowl XXXIX was no different. Ameriquest Mortgage Company sponsored two ads. One had a man coming home with a bag of groceries and a bouquet of flowers. He begins dinner by starting a pot of spaghetti sauce. As ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-6

Denomination: Methodist

Secrets To Fulfilling Your Potential Series

Contributed by David Beirne on May 17, 2005

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Some biblical principles to help us come closer to being all that God has created us to be.

Secrets To Fulfilling Your Potential 1 Sam 16:7 But the LORD said to Samuel, "Do not look at his appearance or at the height of his stature, because I have refused him. For the Lord does not see as man sees; for man looks at the outward appearance, but the LORD looks at the heart." 1 Samuel ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:7

Denomination: Baptist

Things God Hates Series

Contributed by Bruce Landry on May 23, 2005

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Let us look seriously at the things that God hates and get them far from us in our walk.

Wise Sayings From God Things God Hates Proverbs 6:16-19 (KJV) These six things doth the Lord hate: yea, seven are an abomination unto him: [17] A proud look, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood, [18] An heart that deviseth wicked imaginations, feet that be swift in running to ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:16-19

Denomination: Baptist

God's Recipe For Revival

Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on Jun 1, 2005

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The LORD speaks to Solomon and to us in this matter that He will truly hear us when we turn to Him in brokenness.

“GOD’S RECIPE FOR REVIVAL” 2 CHRONICLES 7:14 1. God’s REQUIREMENTS. (v. 14a) Genesis 17:1; Deuteronomy 10:12-13; 28:10; Jeremiah 7:22-23; 9:23-24; Micah 6:8; Matthew 23:23 a. A Call to PREPARE. (v. 14a-i) If My people, which are called by My Name, shall humble themselves Leviticus 26:40-41; ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Baptist

Seven Steps Of Bargaining With God

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Feb 8, 2005

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This message looks at some of the excuses that Pharaoh used to justify not obeying God. How many of these do we use?

Seven Steps Of Bargaining With God: - these are the true and only 7 steps, but they are instructive. 1. “Absolutely not.” - Exodus 5:2, 4, 6-9. - don’t even want to think about or talk about God. 2. “I can make it without God.” - Exodus 7:11, 22, 24. - thinking some of God, but convinced ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 5:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Uncommon Wisdom

Contributed by Mike Hays on Feb 14, 2005

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Walking with God gives us an uncommon wisdom for living life that is not available to us through any other means.

Uncommon Wisdom Proverbs 16:16-20 I have been so blessed throughout my life to have people in my life who have been willing to teach me. I’m not talking about lessons learned from books, although I’ve learned some good lessons from classes that I’ve had throughout the years. The lessons that have ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:16-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Unknown, But Not Unused: Othniel, Ehud, Shamgar Series

Contributed by Todd Catteau on Oct 26, 2005

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Three minor Judges show us that God can use little-known people to do great things.

Possessing the Promises (Judges #2) Unknown, but not Unused: Othniel, Ehud, Shamgar July 17, 2005 Summer time as a kid I watched many game shows •Jokers Wild, 25K Pyramid, Price is Right, Family Feud •Ask for most popular answers to a survey •If Judges were ever a category I imagine Samson would ...read more

Scripture: Judges 3:1-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Importance Of Spiritual Gifts

Contributed by David Dewitt on Aug 16, 2004

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This message was written for our annual church ministry fair with a focus on using the gifts that God has given to us.

The Importance of Spiritual Gifts Matthew 25:14-30 Ministry Fair Devotional August 15, 2004 Gift Illustration Christ has given you a great gift (14-15) 14 "Again, it will be like a man going on a journey, who called his servants and entrusted his property to them. 15 To one he gave five talents ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Church Of God

Rest In God Series

Contributed by Frank Lay on Sep 12, 2004

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The inspired writer uses three historical events that illustrate for us the rest God has in store for His children.

REST IN GOD Hebrews 4:1-11 Two artists attempted to paint a picture of peace. The first drew a beautiful scene. He painted an ocean still as a pond, showing a graceful sailboat passing by. Overhead the sky was blue, flecked with light, fluffy clouds. And on the shore children played in ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Extreme Makeover: Hunched Back Series

Contributed by Wes Richard on Sep 16, 2004

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God offers us a makeover that gives us a hunched back, bowed in humble submission to him and in service to others.

One church in Cincinnati that I know of regularly sends out teams to engage in servant evangelism. Sometimes they hand out bottles of water to passersby or wash car windows in parking lots or rake lawns in the neighborhood, all of it for free. From this project and the book about it came the term ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-10

Denomination: Brethren

The Gospel Of The Caves

Contributed by Steven Cook on Jan 5, 2003

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An examination of four different caves in the Word of God provides us with a wonderful picture of the love of God for us all.

“Gospel of the Caves” 1 Samuel 22:1-2 by Dr. Steven G. Cook I. Introduction A. As a child, I enjoyed playing in the hills and especially in caves. B. There are many things that you can discover in caves: 1. Dead Sea Scrolls in 1947 2. Ashes of the Red Heifer (early 70’s) C. There are 4 Particular ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 22:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Searching For The Truth

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jun 11, 2003

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This is the sermon used for Parent’s Night at this years Vacation Bible School. The VBS used was "Great Kingdom Capers".

Series: Vacation Bible School Parent’s Night 2003 SEARCHING FOR THE TRUTH 1 John 1:5-10 Introduction: 1. This year’s VBS is focused upon living a life of character. Colossians 3:12-14 12 Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:5-10, Colossians 3:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Mystery - Lordship Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 17, 2003

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Colossians speaks of "the mystery" that has been revealed to us. What is this mystery and what can it mean to us?

OPEN: One of the greatest scientists of our time was Albert Einstein. He was a man who was so focused on his scientific theories. He was so focused, he often neglected even the simplest things of life, such as personal appearance (as evidenced by his hair). One time, Albert Einstein was taking a ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:21-29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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