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Abba, Father

Contributed by David Yarbrough on Jun 18, 2001

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Our God is no fair-weather Father. He’s not into this love-‘em-and-leave-‘em-stuff. WE can always count on Him to be in our corner.

Quote: “Insanity is an inherited disease. You get it from your kids.” Into: Nine things you will never hear dad say: 1. Well, how ’bout that? I’m lost! Looks like we’ll have to stop and ask for directions. 2. You know Pumpkin, now that you’re thirteen, you’ll be ready for unchaperoned car ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24, Romans 8:15-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Best Is Yet To Come! Series

Contributed by David Gauthier on Jun 21, 2001

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What God can do with a heart full of hope!

Last week, we looked at how Ruth stepped forward and in a bold move, visited Boaz at the threshing floor in the middle of the night to propose marriage. Scene 1: Taking Care of Business (vv. 1-12) Boaz went to the city gates where the official business was taken care of. In the presence of ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 4:1-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Pick Up The Oars!

Contributed by Tom Fuller on May 5, 2003

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This week we’re going to talk about the difference between how we want to be perceived as Christians, and how we should be perceived. Learn how we’re nothing special, but we’ve got an important job to do.

How do you like to be seen? What’s the image you like to portray to the outside world? Maybe for you its self confidence, or knowledgeable, or “too cool for school”. At a golf course, four men approached the sixteenth tee. The straight fairway ran along a road and bike path fenced off on the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-21

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

From Frustration To Faith Series

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Oct 18, 2000

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Habakkuk was perplexed why god seemed inactive when both church and state of Israel was corrupt but was assured that God was working his purposes out.

Do you sometimes get frustrated? If so, you’re not alone. The prophet Habakkuk did! The golden days for Israel when King David and King Solomon ruled a united and prosperous nation were long gone. The nation had split in two and was held in scorn by its powerful neighbours. But what was ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 1:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Untitled

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

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In Proverbs 30:7-9 it records this prayer "Two things I ask of you, O LORD; do not refuse me before I die: Keep falsehood and lies far from me; give me neither poverty nor riches, but give me only my daily bread.

In Proverbs 30:7-9 it records this prayer "Two things I ask of you, O LORD; do not refuse me before I die: Keep falsehood and lies far from me; give me neither poverty nor riches, but give me only my daily bread. Otherwise, I may have too much and disown you and say, ‘Who is the LORD?’ Or I may ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Remembrance Day - Then And Now

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Oct 28, 2000

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The Israelites soon forgot their marvellous deliverance in the Exodus from Egypt - just as we today forget God’s mercies - which is why a Remembrance Day is a necessary challenge to remember what we were, what happened and what we should be.

REMEMBRANCE DAY -THEN AND NOW What does Remembrance Day mean to you? For some who lost loved ones in the wars of the 20th century it will have very special memories, but for most of us it’s a very necessary reminder of suffering and sacrifice by ordinary men and women ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 5:15

Denomination: Baptist

The Wood

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Nov 6, 2000

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Isaac carried the wood; Jesus carried the wood; and in both cases, Father and Son walked on together.

Before we turn to the passage of our study today, I feel we must first look at a couple of other verses of scripture. Turn with me to the book of Genesis, chapter 22, verse 6 and let’s read. “AND ABRAHAM TOOK THE WOOD OF THE BURNT OFFERING AND LAID IT ON ISAAC HIS SON, AND HE TOOK IN HIS HAND THE ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23, Genesis 22:6

Denomination: Orthodox

Standing For Jesus Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Nov 15, 2000

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A word on social responsibility

A Study of the Book of Acts Sermon # 8 “Standing for Jesus: A Word on Social Responsibility” Acts 4:13-22 The Christians in the early church made a tremendous impact upon the society in which they lived. There were some things that stood out about them and marked them as the saints of God in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:13-22

Denomination: Baptist

It's Time To Dig Some Ditches

Contributed by James May on Nov 10, 2002

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We must "dig some ditches" in our valley of despair if we want God to fill them with the water of blessings, just like Elisha told the Kings of Israel.

Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 3:9-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The True Nature And Purpose Of The Church

Contributed by Martin Scarce on Nov 11, 2002

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Everyone has an idea of what the church is and its purpose. But what does Jesus say about the church? What is his desire and purpose for the church? Based upon the confession of Peter Jesus reveals the truth about the church.

“The True Nature and Purpose of the Church” Reading – Matthew 16: 13-25 INTRODUCTION Illustration: When I was growing up there were a number of experiences that left an indelible impression upon. I think we all go through an impressionable stage in life. For me, the thing that left an ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-25, Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: Baptist

Wind In The Sails

Contributed by Ken Alford on Nov 29, 2002

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Just as we cannot fly a kite without the wind, our lives cannot be truly spiritual without the Holy Spirit. It makes sense therefore that we apply the following four directives to our lives.

INTRODUCTION: 1. A sundial was given to a group of people who lived in a jungle. To them it was a fetish. They built a house over it to keep it safe and holy. This kept the sun away from it and made it useless. They beautified it but made it without purpose. It reminds us of a powerless ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:19

Denomination: Baptist

A Vow To Keep - Part One

Contributed by Larry Thompson on Dec 28, 2002

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The challenge of a New Year, a New Day and a New You all begin with your commitment to make a vow to meet God daily in His word and build your spiritual intimacy with Christ.

A VOW TO KEEP – PART ONE A NEW YEAR, A NEW DAY, A NEW YOU JOSHUA 1:1-8 ©LARRY L. THOMPSON (2002) “After the death of Moses the servant of the Lord, the Lord said to Joshua son of Nun, Moses’ aide: [2] "Moses my servant is dead. Now then, you and all these people, get ready to cross the Jordan ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

God's Process For Your Growth

Contributed by Bill Burnett on Mar 13, 2003

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What is the process that God will take to help us grow up in Him.

God’s Process For Spiritual Growth Going To The Next Level Series Review the past six weeks… Going To The Next Level. · Daring To Get Out Of The Boat · Taking Risks That Please God · When The Dreams Doesn’t Happen Right Away · How God Uses Circumstances For Our Growth Three Ways Circumstances ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-29

Denomination: Foursquare

The Big If...

Contributed by Thomas Dibble on May 30, 2003

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If we will... then He will!

In the summer of 1876 the grasshoppers did great damage to the crops of the state of Minnesota. The spring of the next year gave every indication that it would again be a bad year for the crops in this state. So Gov. John S. Pillsbury proclaimed April 26, 1877 to be a day of prayer and fasting in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:12-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Fools And Factions Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on May 31, 2003

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Lets work together as servants, building on the one foundation, Jesus Christ, so as to build up the church in unity according to God’s wisdom, not human wisdom.

The Corinthians self-image was of a spiritually mature congregation, endowed with all the spiritual gifts they needed, well taught and self-sufficient. In fact they were quite similar to many churches today, particularly those of an evangelical persuasion, let me say. They thought their learning ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-22

Denomination: Anglican

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