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Power Aid Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 28, 2002

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Knowing God’s power

Power Aid – Eph. 1:19b-23 Steve Simala Grant – Aug 12, 2001 Intro: Last Sunday we spent time looking at Paul’s prayer in Eph. 1:15-19, where he prays that we would know God first with our heads, with “wisdom and revelation” that leads us to a full knowledge of Him, and secondly with our hearts, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:19-23

Denomination: Baptist

Learning From Moses Series

Contributed by Darron Khan on May 30, 2002

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This sermon addresses the topic of vision, Moses’ vision in particular. The message is designed to help it’s audience understand how spiritual vision functions in the life of a Christ-follower.

Vision Quest, Learning From Men Of Vision Part 3 – Moses June 2, 2002 Have you ever sensed God leading you to do something but you hesitated to follow through because you knew it would upset your routine, confuse your schedule even change your life? Maybe you heard God speaking to your heart but ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:9-10, Exodus 3:7-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Learning The Secrets Of Being Self-Controlled – 2 Tim. 3:3

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 15, 2002

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Learning the Secrets of Being Self-Controlled – 2 Tim. 3:3

Learning the Secrets of Being Self-Controlled – 2 Tim. 3:3 Illustration: During his term as President of the U.S., Lyndon Johnson was somewhat overweight. One day his wife challenged him with this blunt assertion: "You can’t run the country if you can’t run yourself." Respecting Mrs. Johnson’s ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

To Pray Well, Obey Well

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Jan 13, 2002

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If we do not merit God’s blessings, then how is it that those who are obedient are more likely to see their prayers answered?

This morning, we continue our series of messages on prayer. I’ve chosen this topic to begin the year because of its great importance. Prayer is absolutely foundational to the Christian life. It’s basic to our identity as Christians. Prayer is a necessary practice for anyone who wants to know and ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:21-24

Denomination: Baptist

Family Troubles: How Did I Get In This Pit?

Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 22, 2002

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Our natural tendency when we get into a problem is to blame other people. Joseph could’ve blamed others for his problems, but he chose not to.

Genesis 37 October 24, 1999 Family troubles: How did I get in this pit? INTRODUCTION Have you ever asked yourself this question: “How in the world did I get in this mess?” Maybe the mess that you find yourself in is your marriage. You fight constantly, you never seem to see things from one ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:18-36

Denomination: Baptist

Unlovely To Beautiful Series

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Feb 8, 2002

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This sermon demonstrates the importance of praising with passion!

Unlovely to Beautiful Acts 3:1-10 February 10, 2002 Intro: A. [Not Ready for Aging] In the cartoon For Better or Worse, a mother is looking into the mirror and carrying on a conversation with herself. She says, "My face is changing. It’s not the same—definitely not the same—different. It’s ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Funeral Eulogy Sermantha Gillespie

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Feb 21, 2002

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This the funeral service for my wife’s mother. She died knowing the Lord.

Sermantha Mary Dubose Gillespie Death first appeared in the Garden of Eden when Adam and Eve disobeyed God. It was a frightening concept to them and has been for most of humankind ever since. But even before Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 116:15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"God Speaking"

Contributed by Steven Kellett on Mar 10, 2002

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Ananias hears God’s call - how he recognizes and reacts to God’s instructions.

10Now there was a disciple at Damascus named Ananias; and the Lord said to him in a vision, “Ananias.” And he said, “Here I am, Lord.” And the Lord said to him, “Get up and go to the street called Straight, and inquire at the house of Judas for a man from Tarsus named Saul, for he is praying, and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:10-19

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The God Who Plans Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Jan 24, 2001

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Three ways knowing God has a plan can help us in our lives.

On of the TV shows that was popular back in the 1980s was "The A-Team." The A Team was about a commando unit that was wrongfully accused of a crime they didn’t commit, so it was constantly on the run. One of the things I remember most about the A Team is Hannibal Smith chewing on a cigar and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:4-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Will You Grow Up!

Contributed by Mike Hays on Jan 27, 2001

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God desires for us to grow and mature in our faith, but we are slow to learn and reluctant to press on.

"Will You Grow Up?" Hebrews 5:11-14 Our teenage and early adult years are often characterized by decisions that reveal our inexperience, lack of maturity, and desire for what we want and when we want it. Oftentimes people will describe these years as mostly marked by a lack of responsibility ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 5:11-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Gifts Go On

Contributed by Dan Erickson on Jan 28, 2001

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We will explore what Paul teaches about spiritual gifts. I think a great deal of controversy could have been avoided on this topic if people would have simply studied this a little more closely.

Church conflicts happen for pretty unusual reasons. In the 1890s there was a small Baptist church in Mayfield County, Kentucky. The church had just two deacons, and those two men seemed to be constantly arguing and bickering with each other. On a particular Sunday, one deacon put up a small wooden ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-13, 1 Corinthians 12:27-31

Denomination: Baptist

Some Myths About Divorce

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Feb 7, 2001

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This sermon deals with myths surrounding divorces, reasons for divorce and alternatives to divorce.

The Myths Of Dating Marriage & Divorce Part V 7/16/2000 Malachi 2:10-16 1 Corinthians 7:10-16 & 39-40 The next myth is that it is okay for me to date someone who is in the process of getting a divorce. A person is married until they are no longer married. To date this person is in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:1-33

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

To Men On Father’s Day

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Feb 26, 2001

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Exhortation To Men

To Men On Father’s Day I have been asked by a dear sister in the faith to do a sermon to men as if it were my last sermon or my dream sermon. Hey, when you get a good suggestion my motto is use it. So, put on your seat belts, men, for here we go! Men, I am as you are, so as I challenge you, I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 4:9

Denomination: Baptist

Baptist Hospitals

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Feb 26, 2001

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An exhortation to receive the spiritually weak and ill into the church.

Baptist Hospitals I came to the great state of Texas from the great state of South Carolina after having been educated in the great state of North Carolina. While in the Carolinas and traveling to Texas through, lest any be offended, four other great states I found something more common than ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:34-40, Galatians 6:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Live The Alternative Part 2

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Mar 9, 2001

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An exhoration to live a truly alternate lifestyle.

Live The Alternative Part 2 Last week we discussed the World’s or establishment’s lifestyle. The normal lifestyle if you please. This week we will study the only true alternative lifestyle, that of the Spirit. It is rare and radically different from normal. As the works of the flesh are ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:15-26

Denomination: Baptist

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