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The Most Precious Thing That This World Affords

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Oct 27, 2000

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The apostle Paul tells Timothy the value of the Word of God and its importance in his spiritual development.

THE MOST PRECIOUS THING THIS WORLD AFFORDS Children can be embarrassingly frank. I read of a minister who was visiting one of his members. The lady of the house was trying to impress him about how devout she was by pointing out the large Bible on the bookshelf and talking in a very reverential ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:14-17

Denomination: Baptist

I Can Do All Things Series

Contributed by Matt Condon on Nov 13, 2000

based on 336 ratings

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Paul and Silas lived their victory in Christ no matter their circumstances

Acts 16:22-30 "I can do all things..." The other day I saw a guy who says he can predict earthquakes. And he doesn't predict the actual day of the quake, he just looks for indicators that say a quake is likely during a certain period of time. And he has indicators like the phases of the moon and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:21-30, Acts 27:1-12

Denomination: *other

Seek God's Preservation In All Things Series

Contributed by Bruce Landry on Nov 16, 2002

based on 11 ratings

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We will walk and see Israel in need of preservation in two areas this week. Area one was a lack of water, imagine that in an arid region as the Middle East. The second is in battle, let us see the directions that we can claim for our lives through this.

Seek God’s Preservation in all things Israel preserved in Thirst Israel preserved in Battle DBF Sunday Sermon, 11/17/02 I certainly thank God for preserving my life for all these 43 years and nearer to 44 every day. I plainly remember in my ignorance and folly thinking things that happened to ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Seven Things In Hell That Ought To Be In The Church

Contributed by Howard Mcglamery on Dec 7, 2002

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One of the forgotten doctrines of the church today. What you believe about this doctrine affects your vision and how you live.

Seven Things In Hell That Ought To Be In The Church Luke 16:19-31 Introduction Hell is the forgotten doctrine. Go to you neighborhood Christian book store and ask for the commentary and theology section. After walking by all the "Jesus Junk" (pictures, jewelry, trinkets, ect), the Christian ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Baptist

Things That Go Together/Work Together

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 23, 2003

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Things that go together/work together and will do a great deal of good if we let them.

INTRO.- Things that go together, work together, and often work well together. ILL.- Love and marriage. A horse and carriage. Hot dogs and picnics. Hamburgers and hot dogs. Baseball and hot dogs. Hot dogs and mustard. Hamburgers and French fries. Reading and writing. Food and fellowship. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:2-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Things Of Which We Can Be Assured

Contributed by Barry Edmondson on Sep 8, 2003

based on 24 ratings

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There is not in this world we can be assured of. but as Christians we can be assured of these things.

“Things Of Which we can be Assured” Text: 2Tim 3:13-14. Intro: There is not much we can be assured of in our world anymore. We sometimes experience a spiralling inflation and an economy out of control. The promises of politicians, economists, and world leaders sometimes fade away with the same ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:13-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

"What Is The Worst Thing In The Christian Life?"

Contributed by Matthew Hyde on Feb 27, 2002

based on 39 ratings

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Many Christians have never let God be totally God in their lives.

Reference: Psalm 78:41 “The Worst Thing in the Christian Life” Before you read the text, what is the worst thing in the Christian life? What could it possibly be? Could it be not getting blessings from God? Maybe not seeing the power of God? Is it possible that the worst thing could be ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 78:41

Denomination: Baptist

Next Level Worship – The Real Thing

Contributed by Keith Manry on May 7, 2003

based on 56 ratings

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Palm Sunday Sermon dealing with worship which challenges the worshipper to take their worship to the next level, to make it more than an event, to in fact make a lifestyle.

A little boy lived out in the country around the turn of the twentieth century. He had never seen a traveling circus, and one was coming to his town on a particular Saturday. When he asked his father for permission to go, his dad said he could providing his chores were done early. Saturday morning ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-17

Denomination: Methodist

Things Only God Can Do

Contributed by Howard Mcglamery on Jan 4, 2003

based on 70 ratings

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Prayer, Evangelism,and Revival-there are certain things that only God can accomplish. Man has his part but it all depends on God.

Things Only God Can Do I. Only God Can Save A Person Only God can draw someone to Himself. Illustration – J. Vernon McGee tells the story of a young man being questioned about his salvation experience. “How did you get saved.” He was asked. He replied, “God did his part and I did my part.” The ...read more

Scripture: John 16:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

Five Things God Does Not Know

Contributed by Howard Mcglamery on Jan 9, 2003

based on 145 ratings

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An Evangelistic Message

Five Things God Doesn’t Know Romans 8:28-39 Introduction One of the attributes or characteristics of God is omniscience, He is all knowing. God knows everything. This morning though, I’ve titled my sermon, “Five Things God doesn’t Know.” I. God Doesn’t Know A Sinner He Doesn’t Love John 3:16 ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-39

Denomination: Baptist

More Than Just A Sunday Thing

Contributed by Bradford Robinson on Jan 13, 2003

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This sermon takes a look at some of the barriers to our worship as well as some practical ways to make our worship more meaningful.

Let me ask you this question, and think about it for a few moments… “Why are you here in this worship service? Why did you get up this early on a Sunday morning, perhaps your only day off from work, and get dressed and come to church?” Maybe you’re here out of habit. You’re family has come ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 95:6-7, Romans 12:1, Romans 12:1-8

Denomination: Methodist

4 Things God Does Not Know

Contributed by Mark Lennon on Jan 18, 2003

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This is a good evangelistic sermon that the title is sure to get some attention. Be sure to announce it in advance.

4 Things God Does Not Know I. A sin that He does not hate.Romans 6:23 For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord. 1. God will not tolerate sin. Joshua 7 2. God cannot even look upon sin. Matt. 27:45-46 3. Why Does God Hate Sin? Because it ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16, John 14:6

Denomination: Baptist

The Only Thing Worth Bragging About

Contributed by Douglas Bryan on Jan 20, 2003

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The only thing really worth talking about in our lives is our relationship with God the Father and His Son Jesus Christ.

THE ONLY THING WORTH BRAGGING ABOUT Jeremiah 9:23-24 Philippians 3:3-11 INTRODUCTION: ILL> Two boys bragging about their fathers. gMy father makes more money. My dad can run faster.h gMay dad ca beat up your dad.h gThatfs nothing. My mom can beat up my dad.h A. JER 9:23-24 1. God ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 9:23-24, Philippians 3:3-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

23 Things I Expect In This Century

Contributed by Jerry Falwell on May 15, 2002

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My suggestions as to 23 things that I think will happen in the next 100 years.

23 THINGS I EXPECT IN THIS CENTURY By Jerry Falwell INTRODUCTION Today I am going to suggest to you 23 things that I think will happen in the next 100 years. Even though this seems like a “sensational” sermon topic, what I am predicting is not based on sensationalism or on a “Jeanne Dixon” type ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:42-44

Denomination: Baptist

When Things Get Bad, Rejoice

Contributed by Claud Owens on Jun 5, 2002

based on 24 ratings

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There is cause for rejoicing even during the worst of times.

Is your life sometimes filled with trouble? Do good friends turn out to be not such good friends after all? Have you been passed over for promotion? Are you separated from your family because of your faith? Or perhaps people have ridiculed you because of your Christian faith. Maybe you’ve ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:35-39, John 11:35-39

Denomination: Church Of God

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