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Finding Security In An Unsafe World

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Sep 13, 2001

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The truths we need to have planted in our lives are: Our security is: 1. In God, not the things of this world. 2. In our faith, not our safety. 3. In eternity, not our present circumstances. 4. The fact that even though life is dangerous, life is good.

When the events of this week began to unfold, we were all in shock. We didn’t know what to think. Was this an accident, or was it something planned? But when the second plane slammed into the World Trade Center building there was little doubt that terrorism was involved. Then when the Pentagon ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

God's Love Is Victorious

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Sep 16, 2001

based on 34 ratings

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As our country makes war on terror, we need to be reminded that God’s love will prevail.

What an extraordinary week this has been. What a horrifying, sad, frightening, exhausting week this has been. By now, you all know the tragic story: terrorists hijacking four commercial airliners and flying three of them into buildings filled with tens of thousands of people. You’ve seen the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:4

Denomination: Baptist

Turning Tragedy Into Triumph?

Contributed by Frank Piszczor on Sep 20, 2001

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Looking at September 11 as an honest and devoted follower of Christ.

Sermon "Turning Tragedy Into Triumph?" December 7, 1941 and September 11, 2001 are two days that will forever live in infamy in American history. This Tuesday, 19 men changed the world in which we live. From this tragedy, as people who are seeking to be honest and devoted followers of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

God's Love Banishes Fear

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Sep 24, 2001

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Fear is never God’s will for His people. But how can we avoid it?

It’s now been a week and a half since the terrorist attacks on New York and Washington, and all over America, life is returning to normal – even as we realize that our definition of "normal" will have to change. The airlines are flying again, even if the planes aren’t very full. The stock market is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:15

Denomination: Baptist

Why You Don't Have To Worry About The Future - Part One

Contributed by Keith Linkous on Sep 24, 2001

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We need not be afraid of whatever comes in the future. We need only to trust in God’s promises. This message, in two parts, explores five of those promises.

Of the many negative effects that comes from listening to and watching the news, especially the recent events in our nation, there are often various levels of concerned feelings that people experience. Our hearts can become doubtful, gloomy, worrisome, and right out fearful. People fear all kinds ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Don't Check Your Brain At The Door

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Oct 3, 2001

based on 104 ratings

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A message concerning the "reasonableness" of our faith.

Don’t Check Your Brain at the Door Acts 17:16-34 (September 9, 2001) Introduction One of the most often heard challenges to Christianity is that it is not a rational or intelligent religion. Some people feel you have to be a bit on the slow side to believe that God would become a man, born of a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16-34, Colossians 2:8

Denomination: Wesleyan

Knowing God - #5 - God Is Gracious Series

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Oct 5, 2001

based on 36 ratings

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Seventh in a series about the attributes of God and how to reflect them to others.

KNOWING GOD - #5 God is Gracious Various Scriptures Introduction Preacher Charles Swindoll recalled his last spanking when he turned thirteen years old. Chuck said, “Having just broken into the sophisticated ranks of the teen world, I thought I was something on a stick. My father wasn’t nearly ...read more

Scripture: John 1:16-17, 1 Corinthians 12:4-11

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Mission Of The Church

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Oct 10, 2001

based on 215 ratings

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If we were going to compose a mission statement for our congregation, what do you suppose it should say? What is our mission?

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX If we were going to compose a mission statement for Central Christian Church, what do you suppose it should say? What is our mission? Well, let me suggest that the mission of the church is very simple. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Trouble With Rubble Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Oct 10, 2001

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This is the first installment of a series I preached on Nehemiah’s one holy passion, the glory of God.

One Holy Passion Nehemiah 1 February 11, 2001 ¡§The Trouble with Rubble¡¨ A Timeline to Understand Nehemiah (B.C.) 722 Assyria conquers the Northern Kingdom (Israel) 606 Babylon carries off first captives from Southern Kingdom (Judah) 598 Daniel and companions carried to Babylon 586 ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Man Forgot—god Remembered!

Contributed by James Groce on Oct 14, 2001

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God was showing them what COVENANT was all about.

------------ Text: Malachi 2:1-17 ------------ 1. Gen. 8:1 and Ex. 2:24 (Read) 2. God Remembered? The Covenant. He never forgot Noah, it simply means HE was faithful to HIS covenant with Noah. 3. Malachi (My Messenger) was speaking to a different time of history than most other Old Testament ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 2:1-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Parenting: The Big Picture Series

Contributed by Robert Barnett on Oct 18, 2001

based on 50 ratings

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This sermon is an overview of the series "The Word On Parenting" and a treatment of four essential relationships in successful parenting.

P A R E N T I N G: T H E B I G P I C T U R E Proverbs 22:6 ¡§Train up a child in the way he should go, Even when he is old he will not depart from it.¡¨ That verse tells me there are two basic gifts we are to give our children: Roots and Wings. Train up a child in the way he should go¡XWe ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:6

Denomination: *other

Proof That You Are Not A Good Person Series

Contributed by Alan Braun on Mar 22, 2002

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A study on the Book of Romans

Proof That You Are Not A Good Person Chapter 3:1-8 1 What advantage then has the Jew, or what is the profit of circumcision? 2 Much in every way! Chiefly because to them were committed the oracles of God. 3 For what if some did not believe? Will their unbelief make the faithfulness of God without ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:1-31

Denomination: Baptist

You Always Have A Friend & Guide Series

Contributed by Tim Bond on Mar 26, 2002

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When you give your life to Christ, you never need to face the challenges of life alone.

If we were to go around the room this morning, I wonder how many could tell what your life insurance policy would pay if you suddenly died in a car wreck? How about your auto insurance policy? What is the maximum dollar amount it will pay if you are in an accident and someone sues you? How about ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:5-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Overcoming The Enemy

Contributed by Phil Morgan on Apr 2, 2002

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How to overcome the enemy.

In 2 Corinthians 2:11 we are warned by the Apostle Paul about Satan’s desire to “take advantage of us”. He writes: “for we are not ignorant of his devices.” And, church, we’d better be sure that WE, likewise, are not ignorant of Satan’s devices! 1 Peter 5:8 says that “he goes about like a ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:7-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Bored With Prayer Meeting Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Apr 21, 2002

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God calls us to pray together.

BORED WITH PRAYER MEETING Matthew 18:18-20 S: Corporate Prayer Th: Prayer: A Passion for His Presence Pr: GOD CALLS US TO PRAY TOGETHER. ?: Why? KW: Reasons TS: We will find in our study of Scripture, three reasons that demonstrate why we should pray together. The _____ reason why we should pray ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

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