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The War Of Self-Control

Contributed by Stephen Fournier on Aug 28, 2002

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TITUS 1:8 / PROVERBS 16:32

THE WAR OF SELF-CONTROL TITUS 1:8 / PROVERBS 16:32 There was once an elderly couple that was traveling through the upstate NY. As they were driving along they saw a sign that said, "Helicopter" rides ahead". Pa said to Ma that he always wanted to ride in one of them helicopters. So they ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:8, Proverbs 16:32

Denomination: Bible Church

What Jarius’ Daughter Saw In Her Father

Contributed by Lloyd Grubbs on Jun 9, 2002

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What our children should see in us as Fathers.

MARK 5:21-24, 35-43: One of the name’s used to describe our God is Jehovah Shammah--THE GOD WHO IS THERE, Many homes in American are suffering from the phantom father. The father who is not there & even in some homes even when he is there, their not there. Hundreds of men have fathered ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-43

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Generic Christianity

Contributed by James May on Mar 24, 2004

based on 44 ratings

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The push is on for Christians to be less separated and more like everyone else. That’s a generic Christianity. God wants a separated people who let Him be their leader.

GENERIC CHRISTIANITY 1 Samuel 8:4-21 Generic – If you have ever had to purchase any type of medication, you certainly have heard of that word before. Generic means that there is no brand name, only a common content description used by every manufacturer. One generic is the same as the next and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 8:4-21, 1 Samuel 8:11-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Funeral Sermon

Contributed by Steven Kellett on May 1, 2004

based on 146 ratings

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A Funeral Sermon for a believer who had Alzheimer’s. Three things the disease couldn’t steal - faith, hope and love.

Christopher Columbus died in Valladolid (Val-la-de-lid), Spain, in 1506. There is a monument in that city that commemorates the great explorer. Perhaps the most interesting feature of the memorial is a statue of a lion at the base of it where the Spanish National Motto is engraved. The lion is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:13

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Sacrifice!

Contributed by Thomas Baird on Jun 8, 2004

based on 8 ratings

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Does God want our sacrifices?

Sacrifice! Introduction…Baseball Illustration… Does anyone here today like baseball? I used to not care much about baseball at all. I think it all stems from some of my childhood memories concerning baseball. I remember ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1

Denomination: Baptist

The Ark Is Brought To Jerusalem Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Nov 17, 2003

based on 34 ratings

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What do you think of God? Is your idea of God big enough to take in the things we discover about him in his word? Are you prepared to worship a God who can do what he likes with his creation even if you can’t understand why he does them; even if you somet

What do you think of God? What do you really think of God? What sort of God do you worship? They’re the sorts of questions that face us today as we think about the reaction of 2 of the characters in this story of David and the Ark of the Covenant. David is settled in Jerusalem. It’s become the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 6:1-23

Denomination: Anglican

David's Lament Over Saul Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Oct 20, 2003

based on 88 ratings

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David is a King after God’s own heart, because he looks to God for success in all he does. David’s success will come from his devotion to and his reliance on the Lord, shown so clearly in his response to the death of Saul.

We return today to the story of Saul and David. If you remember, Saul was anointed King of Israel by popular acclaim, though at God’s direction. He was a man of stature, taller than all his peers, an apt warrior king. Just the sort of man Israel needed to oppose the Philistines. Except that he was ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 1:1-27, 2 Samuel 2:1-19

Denomination: Anglican

#2putting Out Fires:communication Skills Series

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Oct 1, 2005

based on 13 ratings

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Today we have many problems that come from a lack of wisdom and poor communication skills. We need to polish our communication skills and learn to put out fires and emotions by good conversation and communication.

#2 PUTTING OUT FIRES: POLISHING OUR COMMUNICATION SKILLS! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I will email this in four parts, but the lesson being taught is a multiple part series. Introduction: Today we have many problems that come from a lack of wisdom and poor communication skills. ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Come Follow Me Series

Contributed by Mark Edwards on Mar 22, 2006

based on 9 ratings

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What Jesus said changed world history. Twelve disciples who answered the call, "Follow Me" changed the course of human history.

Imagine or picture with me for a moment a scene in a park, it could be any picnic ground in Perth. It’s a sunny day and there is a family having a great time together, it is an extended family. There is two or three kids trying to catch padpoles, maybe skylarking on the monkey bars. Soon they ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-20

Denomination: Baptist

You Have No Excuse Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Apr 19, 2006

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God of Wonders, Pt. 3

YOU HAVE NO EXCUSE (ROMANS 1:18-23) A family received an important recall notice that says: “The Creator of mankind is recalling all units manufactured, regardless of make or year, due to a serious defect in the central component of the heart. This is due to a malfunction in the original prototype ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Who Is Our Neighbor ?

Contributed by Noel Reid on Aug 2, 2005

based on 6 ratings

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WE ARE CALLED TO BARE THE TRUTH IN JESUS CHRIST AND THIS CAN NEVER BE DONE IF WE BARE FALSE WITNESS AGAINST OUR NEIHBOR!

FALSE WITNESS AGAINST YOUR NEIGHBOR! OPENING PRAYER IAM THANKFUL TO GOD FOR THIS OPPORTUNITY TO BE USED IN THIS WAY AND TO BE ABLE TO SHARE WITHIN THE RICHNESS OF HIS HOLY WORD. IT IS WITH GREAT JOY THAT I COME BEFORE YOU TO SPEAK TODAY CONCERNING THE 9TH COMMANDMENT WHICH IS "YOU SHALL NOT BARE ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:16

Denomination: Baptist

Fighting For The Truth Of The Gospel Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Nov 5, 2005

based on 8 ratings

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Is it law or faith, Moses or Abraham, curse or promise? The way of blessing must often be defended. Do you belong to Christ?

When was the last time you had a big argument? Some of you may not be able to remember it, on the other hand, perhaps you had one on the way to church this morning. Arguing is what we do with people when we want them to see our perspective about something we disagree on. Galatians records one ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:1-29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why So Long, Lord?

Contributed by William Mouser on Dec 13, 2005

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In the Advent message from 2 Peter 3, the Apostle Peter tells us why the Lord has tarried for so long in returning from heaven: in order that we may come to repentence and not perish.

Psalm 85, Isaiah 40:1-11, 2 Peter 3:8-15a,18, Mark 1:1-8 Why So Long, O Lord? In the Psalms appointed for the Sunday of Advent this year, there is theme that runs through them all, a note of sadness, mourning, and more than either of these, a plaintive note of anxiety concerning whether or not ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:8-18

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

The Easter Message Is Of Utmost Importance

Contributed by Christopher Raiford on Sep 2, 2004

based on 31 ratings

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Easter Sermon

1 Corinthians 15:1-11 1 Now, brothers, I want to remind you of the gospel I preached to you, which you received and on which you have taken your stand. 2 By this gospel you are saved, if you hold firmly to the word I preached to you. Otherwise, you have believed in vain. 3 For what I received I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Unity In The Church

Contributed by Robert Baldwin on Sep 8, 2004

based on 38 ratings

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Paul has finished with the doctrinal part of his letter to the Ephesians. He begins I therefore, in light of what I have just said, there is unity

Unity In The Church Eph 4:1-6 Intro. Chapter three of Ephesians is filled with verses of love. Then Paul speaks of God’s abundancy toward us. I. Therefore: The word therefore refers back to earlier verses. Ephesians like all of Paul’s writings is broken into two parts, doctrine, and practice. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

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