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Keeping Your Eyes Open

Contributed by Ivan Casteel on Feb 26, 2007

based on 4 ratings

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INSTRUCTING CHRISTIANS IN THEIR WALK WITH GOD.

PP0807 DATE KEEP YOUR EYES OPEN! Genesis 13:1-18 Ge 13:14 And the LORD said unto Abram, after that Lot was separated from him, Lift up now thine eyes, and look from the place where thou art northward, and southward, and eastward, and westward: 15 For all the land which thou seest, to thee will ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 13:14-18

Denomination: Baptist

Replace A Covetous Attitude With An Attitude Of Contentment Series

Contributed by Alan Tison on Mar 4, 2007

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Will we ever discover true contentment? we can if we replace an attitude of coveting to an attitude of contentment. Main ideas for this message came from James MacDonald’s Book, Lord Change my Attitude.

Introduction: 3 men were walking on a beach one afternoon when they came across an old lamp. The first man picked it up and began to rub it and out popped a genie. The genie said I am here to give each of you one wish each. The first man did not hesitate he said I want a million dollars – POOF, ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 11:4-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Holiday Attitudes

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 1, 2003

based on 134 ratings

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The story of the Good Samaritan gives us three different holiday attitudes.

INTRO.- ILL.- An angry lady went into a grocery store and told a clerk that she wanted a half-head of lettuce and she wanted it right now. "Get going!" she screamed at the clerk. "But lady," said the clerk, "we don’t have half heads of lettuce." "Young man," she shrieked, "get a knife and cut a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What The Incarnation Says To Us

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Dec 12, 2003

based on 45 ratings

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The Incarnation tells us that we are loved and we have significance.

What Does the Incarnation Say to Us? Luke 2:8-14 Incarnation is one of those big church words we hear a lot about at Christmas. But what does it mean? If I asked you to define “Incarnation” could you do it? Let me give you a hint… it is not a flower and it does not come from contented cows. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-14

Denomination: Baptist

Acres Of Diamonds

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Jan 12, 2004

based on 49 ratings

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A sermon for the 2nd Sunday after the Epiphany Jesus at the wedding in Cana

2nd Sunday after the Epiphany John 2:1-11 1 Corinthians 12:1-11 Acres of Diamonds 1 Corinthians 12:1-11 12:1 ¶ Now concerning spiritual gifts, brethren, I do not want you to be uninformed. 2 You know that when you were heathen, you were led astray to dumb idols, however you may have been ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11, 1 Corinthians 12:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Proverbial Wisdom

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on May 15, 2004

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Proverbial wisdom. 1- words 2- guidance

INTRO.- More quips and quotes. - Almost everything comes to him who waits, including gray hair, false teeth, and a potbelly. - Everything wears out sooner than it used to, including your nerves. - The house in which a man is the boss is probably still under construction. - A hospital should have a ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 10:19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

It Was Not A Silent Night

Contributed by Tom Lawson on May 17, 2004

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The Incarnation as Noisy Reality, not Quiet Theology

It Was NOT a Silent Night Incarnation Reality and Myth Introduction: Illustration (humor): Christmas is a time of surprises. A lady was preparing her Christmas cookies. There came a knock at the door. She went to find a man, his clothes poor, obviously looking for some Christmas odd jobs. He ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Service -- A Mark Of Discipleship Series

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Jan 30, 2004

based on 39 ratings

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One of the Seven Marks of Discipleship is service in and beyond the congregation.

(Preface note to the reader: Our church elders identified 7 Marks of Discipleship. Six are suggested by Michael Foss in his book, "Power Surge." To his six, we added the seventh -- Evangelism. These marks are: Spiritual Friendships, Serve Others in and beyond the congregation, Pray Daily, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What God Has To Offer

Contributed by Abraham Shanklin on Jan 31, 2004

based on 51 ratings

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No matter where you are found this morning it is time to move. If you have just been a member it’s time to move. If you have just been serving it’s time to move. If you have been sharing its time to move further out than you have gone before.

WHAT GOD HAS TO OFFER Scripture Reference: Ephesians 3:14 -21 Introduction I like what David Jeremiah once said, “Everywhere you go, you meet them --- the ones who sit on the back row of life, whisper, and roll their eyes. These are people who aren’t really headed anywhere, and they’re eager to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Evangelism As A Way Of Life Series

Contributed by Daniel Dennison on Jul 22, 2003

based on 24 ratings

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This is the final sermon in a series of 8 on discipleship. This sermon finishes the look at evangelism and ties the whole series together.

Some of the ideas in this sermon come from "Essentials in Discipleship," by Francis Cosgrove. Tonight is the last week of our 8 week study on discipleship. We began to wrap up the study last week by finishing up with evangelism. Tonight we will finish our look at evangelism and hopefully go from ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:37-38

Denomination: Methodist

Effort For Living Series

Contributed by James Buchanan on Sep 9, 2003

based on 59 ratings

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The Thirdin a series of 5 sermons dealing with abundant living from 2 Peter 1:3-11. We have everything we need for life and godliness!

A young woman was on vacation in the depths of Louisiana. She wanted a pair of genuine alligator shoes in the worst way, but was very reluctant to pay the high prices the local vendors were asking. After becoming very frustrated with the "no haggle" attitude of one of the shopkeepers, the blonde ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Advent Is A Time To Value Relationships

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Dec 2, 2002

based on 249 ratings

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The Advent season offers a unique opportunity to add vaue to your relationships. The first family modeled how to value relationships.

Advent – Valuing Relationships Matthew 1:18-25 Our goal this Advent Season is to go from Humbug to Hallelujah! For some reason many find themselves struggling with humbug feelings during the holiday season. There seem to be added stresses, pressures, hurts and frustrations. Holidays seem to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Free Methodist

What Does Jesus Want This Christmas?

Contributed by Howard Harden on Dec 12, 2002

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Through Mary’s gift, we see an example of what Jesus wants, and does not want from you and me, not just at Christmas, but every day of the year.

I think it’s safe to say that by and large, men need a lot of help in finding that perfect holiday gift. It just isn’t a talent that many men have. Sometimes the hints have to be especially large. Well this morning, I’d like to help all of the men present to discover what will be the perfect gift ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

God Is Able

Contributed by Dennis Mcconnaughhay on Dec 28, 2002

based on 291 ratings

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God is not confined to the box of our imagination. God will not be defined and limited to our boundaries, our limits, and our parameters. God is bigger than our box.

God is Able Ephesians 3:20-21 (eg) Life in the box…confined, limited, seems safe, “normal”, seems the way it should be…But there is More… · But Life in the box is not where God is · God is bigger than our box. · God will not let us conveniently confine Him to our Limits, our Boundaries, to our ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:20-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Aiming Higher Be Stooping Lower

Contributed by Douglas Bryan on Jan 7, 2003

based on 188 ratings

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This sermon reminds us that we need to aim higher in our service to God and others by being willing to serve as Jesus did.

AIMING HIGHER BY STOOPING LOWER John 13:1-17 INTRODUCTION: ILL> When I was a kid growing up in Zanesville, our preacher liked to go coon hunting. The one that he hunted with the most was Jim , who was the father of my best friend. Our preacher, Tony, used to tell a story about their coon ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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