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God Is Not Finished Yet! Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Mar 12, 2001

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Three actions we can take when we’re tempted to think God has given up on us.

How many of you have seen the bumper sticker that says, "Be patient with me. God isn’t finished with me yet"? I’ve decided to create a new bumper sticker that responds to that one. My new bumper sticker will say, "I’m trying to be patient with you, but God is taking an awfully long time with ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Evidences Of Spiritual Awakening Series

Contributed by Robert Robb on Mar 14, 2001

based on 75 ratings

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What were the evidences of a spiritual awakening taking place under Haggi’s ministry?

Studies in The Book of Haggai Study 5 Introduction The Lord Jesus once told a parable about a farmer who went out to sow some seed in one of his fields. Although he sowed out the whole field there were places here and there where the soil quality differed and because of that some of the seed that ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 1:12-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God's Priests, Providence And Plans Series

Contributed by Robert Robb on Mar 17, 2001

based on 71 ratings

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Lessons from the priests, from God’s Providence and from God’s plans

Limavady Reformed Presbyterian Church Rev Robert Robb Studies in The Book of Haggai Study 7 Introduction We come this morning to the last of our studies in the book of Haggai. Last week we considered the message that Haggai brought to the people on the 21st day of the seventh month, just four ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 2:10-23

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God's Directives To Husbands Series

Contributed by Robert Robb on Mar 25, 2001

based on 78 ratings

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The husbands responsibility topwards his wife

Studies In The Christian Family (2) The Christian Husband Introduction We come this evening to our second of four studies in this short series on the Christian Family. In the scriptures God has given us His blueprint for a happy home-life and as part of that blueprint He sets out the primary duty ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:22-33

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Coming Of Christ

Contributed by Steve Malone on Mar 28, 2001

based on 61 ratings

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In this message we survey the entire bible and see that it’s central theme is the coming of Christ.

"THE COMING OF CHRIST, THE STORY OF THE BIBLE" THE BIBLE CAME TO US FROM GOD -- "ALL SCRIPTURE IS GOD BREATHED..." "NO PROPHECY OF SCRIPTURE CAME ABOUT BY THE PROPHETS OWN INTERPRETATION. FOR PROPHECY NEVER HAD ITS ORIGIN IN THE WILL OF MAN BUT MEN SPOKE FROM GOD AS THEY WERE CARRIED ALONG BY ...read more

Scripture: John 1:14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When Families Fail Series

Contributed by David Limiero on Jun 5, 2001

based on 44 ratings

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Why do families fail? Compares the stories of Absalom and the Prodigal Son.

The Perils of Parenting: When Families Fail Eph. 6:1-4; Luke 15:11-32; 2 Samuel Introduction What happens when families fail? For the last two weeks we’ve been talking about parenting in times of peril. Two weeks ago we looked at a young mother named Hannah who was able to raise her son ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-4, Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Holy Spirit And The Bible

Contributed by Ted Sutherland on Dec 9, 2001

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The Gospel of John, with its long intricate discourses, written by a very old man many years later, is an illustration of the Inspiration and Illumination of Scripture.

A man whose hobby was collecting old books was talking to a friend, who mentioned he’d just thrown out an old, tattered Bible while cleaning out the attic. “Who printed it, do you know?” the book lover asked. “Oh, someone named Guten- something,” he replied. “Gutenberg?!” the collector gasped. ...read more

Scripture: John 14:25-31, 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Baptist

A New Begining - Part Two

Contributed by Steve Malone on Dec 10, 2001

based on 35 ratings

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In these message we will continue to look to the book of Nehemiah for more priciples for having an awesome new beginning.

"A NEW BEGINNING PART 3" TEXT: NEHEMIAH 2 "Early in the morning Joshua and all the israelites set out from Shittim and went to the Jordan, where they camped before crossing over..." Joshua 3:1 Have you ever experienced what people call Da Ja Vu? You know when you feel like you’ve been ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Does It Mean To Pray?

Contributed by Stephen Schwartz on Dec 13, 2001

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Can prayer move the hand of God?

What does it mean to Pray Intro Can we as individuals put God into action? Can we move the hand of God into Divine interaction? If so, How much faith does it take to move the hand of God? What is required from us to move the hand of God or to put God into action on our behalf? Have you ever ...read more

Scripture: John 14:13

Denomination: Methodist

God's Prosperity, Our Participation Series

Contributed by Bartholomew Riggins on Dec 15, 2001

based on 44 ratings

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This sermon focuses on our participation in the blessings that God wants to bestow upon our lives so that we can be a greater blessing

God’s Economy Series God’s Prosperity, Our Participation We greet you today in the Name of our Lord and Saviour, praising God from whom all blessings are always flowing because every good and perfect gift comes from the Father up above. I am grateful to be before you for the preaching and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-19, Matthew 25:14-25

Denomination: Church Of God

End Of Year Stuff

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 29, 2001

based on 46 ratings

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End of year stuff: clean up, shape up, and spruce up.

END OF YEAR STUFF Romans 13:11-12 INTRO.- End of year stuff. ILL.- A young wife said to her husband, "Don’t forget to bring home another mousetrap." Her husband said, "What’s the matter with the one I bought yesterday?" She said, "IT’S FULL." End of year stuff. Get rid of full mousetraps. No, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:11-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Secret Praying Series

Contributed by Matthew Rogers on Jan 7, 2002

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My prayers are for God’s ears only.

June 17, 2001 Secret Christianity - Part 2 INTRODUCTION Some actors make a lot of money. Julia Roberts Tom Cruise Bruce Willis and John Travolta Each of these currently make $20 million per movie. And there you have Harrison Ford and Mel Gibson who each command $25 million per film. A few ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Traveling Without A Map

Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 13, 2002

based on 37 ratings

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When God says, "go", start packing your bags by faith even if you don’t know what is on the horizon. (1st of 3 part series on Abraham)

December 2, 2001 Hebrews 11:8-10; Genesis 12:1-20 “Traveling without a map” INTRODUCTION – talk about expectations that you build up as you anticipate Christmas and maybe even expectations that you have of what is in a particular package. Kid in “A Christmas Story” who wanted a B.B. gun. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:8-10, Genesis 12:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Outreach: A Partnership Of Trust Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Jan 14, 2002

based on 64 ratings

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Outreach is a partnership of trust, where God trusts us and we trust God. Knowing which part we are responsible is essential for effective outreach.

Note: This sermon was introduced with a drama called "Conversion" In many ways, sharing our faith in Jesus Christ can feel like coming out of the closet with a dark secret. In our culture today, talking about your faith seems too personal for public discourse. People prefer that we keep issues of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:11-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Looking Out For #1

Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 22, 2002

based on 37 ratings

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By looking out only for himself, Lot suffered the loss of everything.

July 8, 2001 Genesis 13 “Looking out for #1- the story of Lot” part 1 I want to tell you a story this morning. It’s a true story. It’s a story about a man who made bad choices. Every choice that he made was on the basis what he thought was in his best interest. This man had a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 13:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

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