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Pray, Think, And Do Series

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Feb 6, 2010

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It’s not enough to hear or read the Word of God, or even to know it well. We must also put it into practice.

Anxious For Nothing Part 2 Pray, Think, and Do 04/29/07 AM Text and Reading: Philippians 4:4-9 [Many of the main thoughts for this series and this sermon are drawn from the writings of John MacArthur in his book: Anxious for Nothing.] Introduction In a previous lesson we explored Jesus’ great ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

In God We Trust

Contributed by Greg Nance on Dec 27, 2004

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Trusting in God... why? Does God deserve our trust? If so, do we trust him?

12-26-04 (Have a child come up and read the statement on a coin: In God we trust) Do we really trust God? How committed do I honestly believe is God to me? How much do I really believe he loves me? In other words, just how much can I trust Him. The first time these questions were raised, ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Thanksgiving?

Contributed by Philip Cunningham Iii on Nov 23, 2008

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A simple explanation for why we as American Christians celebrate Thanksgiving

Why Thanksgiving? A. In 1621, at Plymouth Plantation – near Plymouth Rock – a group of Pilgrims gathered together in what was then called “The New World” to celebrate Thanksgiving. 1. These Pilgrims were just completing their first year in America. 2. 102 of these salty people had boarded the ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 4:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Making Sense Out Of Suffering Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Jun 30, 2014

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WE often make mistakes about suffering simply because we do not understand suffering. This messge gives 5 reasons for suffering

MAKING SENSE OUT OF SUFFERING Acts 28:1-16 When they had been brought safely through, then we found out that the island was called Malta. 2 The natives showed us extraordinary kindness; for because of the rain that had set in and because of the cold, they kindled a fire and received us all. 3 But ...read more

Scripture: Acts 28:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Book That Tells Us About Jesus Series

Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on May 1, 2020

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Before we see what the Bible says about Jesus we should see what kind of Book it is and why we should trust it.

THE BOOK THAT TELL US ABOUT JESUS (Sermon 1 from “The Life of Jesus – Part 1) “In the beginning was the Word and the Word was God / and the Word became flesh and lived with us for awhile.” (John 1:1:1) “In the past, God spoke to our ancestors many times and in many ways / but in these last days ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1, John 1:14, 2 Timothy 3:16, Hebrews 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Why Do We Take An Offering Each Week? Series

Contributed by Brent Baker on Sep 20, 2005

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we ask the question: Why? Why do we provide the opportunity for us to give financially? Equally as important, why do we give of our offerings when we have the opportunity?

Date Preached _________ Where Preached ___________ Why Do We Do What We Do? Why Do We Take up an Offering Each Week? 1 Corinthians 16:1-4 When things are tight financially, you do what you have to do. A particular circus was having a bad year, and one Friday the owner called his troupe together to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"We Fail God And That’s Ok Or Is It?”

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Apr 3, 2020

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At the Last Supper they all said, they would not betray Jesus, but they did. WE fail is it ok or not?

“We Fail God and that’s ok or is it?” Matthew 26:31-35 Maundy Thursday Last supper 1. Why do we fail God? • In Jeremiah, we read: “The heart is devious above all else; it is perverse — who can understand it? (17:9). • And in 1 John 1, we read, “If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:31-35

Denomination: Methodist

Jesus Prays For Us

Contributed by Greg Nance on Dec 12, 2009

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Jesus prayer in John 17 closes with a powerful request for us who believe through the message of his first disciples. We are called to be one!

Opening story... Robert Putman, a Professor at Harvard, wrote a book called Bowling Alone. In it he documents the decline in community life over the last four decades. He got his title from this “trivial yet telling example”: the percentage of adults who belong to a bowling league today is only ...read more

Scripture: John 17:20-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Discernment And Why We Need It More Than Ever Series

Contributed by Louis Mare on Mar 14, 2023

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iscernment is an essential skill for Christians. It involves distinguishing between right and wrong, truth and error, and good and evil. Hebrews 5:14 encourages believers to grow in discernment, which is a process that involves spiritual growth, training, and application.

Discernment is an essential skill for Christians. It involves distinguishing between right and wrong, truth and error, and good and evil. Hebrews 5:14 encourages believers to grow in discernment, which is a process that involves spiritual growth, training, and application. I want to explore three ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 5:14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How To Pray With Power Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on May 20, 2003

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By studying Paul’s prayer in the third chapter of Ephesians, we can discovering several key points that help us pray with power.

How to Pray with Power [Transition from drama…] How many of you need a prayer support group this morning? We make it harder than it needs to be, don’t we? As we continue in our series called, Prayer Passages, let’s summarize what we’ve learned so far from our study in Luke 11, 2 Chronicles 7 and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: Baptist

Bible Study Series

Contributed by Troy Richards on Dec 9, 2010

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A five week series looking at why we do the things we do at church. Part five focuses on why we should be a part of a Bible Study.

[KING OF THE HILL VIDEO] -this is it! I know it seems like we’ve been talking about this series for a long time, but this is the last week of it. Hopefully, by the end of tonight you will understand why we do what we do here at Fire & Water. If someone were to come up to you and ask you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:28

Denomination: Methodist

Teach Me To Pray Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Jan 13, 2009

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Music is the medley of the soul. And when we have a song to sing we are joyous. So tonight I want us to look at another hymn, one that is not found in our Baptist hymnal though, but none the same a very good song to pray each day.

Prayers We Sing Series Teach Me to Pray Luke 11:1 Intro Music is the medley of the soul. And when we have a song to sing we are joyous. So tonight I want us to look at another hymn, one that is not found in our Baptist hymnal though, but none the same a very good song to pray each day. It is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1

Denomination: Baptist

Why Should We Close 2024 Praising God?

Contributed by Benjamin Utomo on Dec 27, 2024

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How do you view the year 2024? Whatever happened this year, let's have right perspective so that we can praise God and give Him thanks.

We will soon leave the year of 2024. Some people see 2024 as a difficult or even bad year because they experienced so many problems this year, whether in finance, relationships, or health. They may even lose something precious or someone they loved this year. So, they are disappointed with God and ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Are We Told To Take No Thought For Our Lives?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on May 6, 2023

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We should turn our worries into prayers. While we are in prayer and with thanksgiving in our hearts, we should learn to give it to God and leave it there.

Matthew 6:25-34 closes this piece of the Sermon on the Mount with Jesus teaching about worrying. Indeed, even to the extremely poor, Jesus says not to stress over food or garments. God takes care of the birds and garments the lilies in a beautiful manner, and God’s children are definitely more ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"What Kind Of Praying Must We Do?” - Part Three Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jan 24, 2011

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We need to intercede desperately for people when God lays them on our heart.

We’ve been looking at our Lord’s response to His disciple’s request to teach them to pray. Jesus shared a parable with them from which we discover three important truths about what kind of praying we must do. First, we learn that our prayers need to be daring. Daring in size, in stubbornness, and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:5-10

Denomination: Baptist

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