Two Keys For Avoiding Discouragement Series
Contributed by George Bannister on Aug 4, 2003
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This message deals with the apostle’s encouraging words to the hebrew believers. he gave them two keys to avoiding discouragement.
TEXT: Hebrews 12:3-11TOPIC: “Two Keys For Avoiding Discouragement”INTRODUCTION:In Larry Olsen’s Outdoor Survival Skills, he tells of a guy who has been lost in the desert for days. His water and food have long since run out. His lips are parched, and his tongue is swollen. His legs are bruised ...read more
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Denomination: Baptist
The Unchanging God--Part 2
Contributed by David Seeley on Feb 28, 2004
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God is unchanging in His attributes. This is part two in the series on God’s attributes.
The Unchanging God—part 2Text: James 1:17 “Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning.”Last week we looked at some of the unchanging attributes of God. We talked about the unchanging ...read more
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Denomination: Holiness
God's Forgives Sin Series
Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Mar 6, 2004
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If we confess our sins to God He will forgive us.
GOD’S FORGIVES SINText: 1 Jn. 1:5-2:2IntroductionA.Read 1 Jn. 1:5-2:2B.Have you ever had someone make you so mad that it made you say, “I never forgive you as long as I live!”C.Aren’t you glad that God is not that way?D.Aren’t you glad that we serve a God who forgives?Transition: ...read more
Denomination: Methodist
"What Does It Mean To Be Born Again?" Series
Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Jan 9, 2005
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What is the meaning of "born again?" How can I know that I am born again and how does this take place?
Iliff and Saltillo United Methodist ChurchJanuary 9, 2005"What Does it Mean to be Born Again?"John 3:1-7INTRODUCTION: People of all ages have tried to figure out spiritual truths. People are seekers after "something" to fill the empty spaces in their lives. Nicodemus was such a person ...read more
Denomination: Methodist
The Effect Of Righteousness
Contributed by Mark Baker on Feb 14, 2005
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What is righteousness and what effect does it have on the believer?
The Effect Of Righteousness-- New Revised Standard Isaiah 32:17 The effect of righteousness will be peace,and the result of righteousness, quietness and trust forever.The New King James says it like this.Isaiah 32:17 The work of righteousness will be peace, and the effect of righteousness, ...read more
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Denomination: Independent/Bible
Deacon Ordination
Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 6, 2004
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charge to deacons--You Should Be A Good Deacon, Protecting the Word, a Godly Deacon, Practicing the Word, and A Growing Deacon, Progressing in the Word.
DEACON ORDINATION1-13-02GRACE BAPTIST CHURCHTonite’s charge is addressed to these men…all are welcome to listen in.I Tim. 4:1, 2, 6I Tim. 3 gives the qualifications of Pastors and Deacons. If we’ll just look a bit farther to ch. 4 we will find the duties and character qualities both ...read more
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Denomination: Baptist
What It Takes To Be A Christian Hero
Contributed by Jerry Flury on May 23, 2003
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What does God look for in a hero? Those who are willing to 1. believe God’s Word, 2. commit to God’s Will, and 3. devote oneself to God’s Work.
WHAT IT TAKES TO BE A CHRISTIAN HEROHEBREWS 11:32-12:2INTRODUCTION: Memorial Day, originally called Decoration Day, is a day of remembrance for those who have died in our nation’s service. It is a time in which we honor many of our nation’s heroes. Let me ask you what is a hero? One dictionary ...read more
Denomination: Baptist
Being Ready For The Enemy
Contributed by Ian Johnson on Jun 9, 2003
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When Jesus Christ organised His church, He equiped her for battle, He did not leave her powerless.
When the sun rose over Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, it seemed like the most unlikely place to start a war. The weather was perfect. Light winds. Cool temperatures. Blue skies dotted with puffy clouds. The birds had begun to fill the morning air with the songs given them by their Creator. ...read more
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Denomination: Pentecostal
Palm Sunday 2003
Contributed by James Phillips on Jun 17, 2003
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Christ is the Lamb with out blemish.
PALM SUNDAY 2003 April 13, 2003Three of the four Gospels tell us about Christ’s entry into Jerusalem, we will use Matthew 21: 1-11MATTHEW 21:1-111When they had approached Jerusalem and had come to ...read more
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Denomination: Christian Church
The Gospel Of Grace Defended Series
Contributed by James Phillips on Jun 18, 2003
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First in series of sermons from Paul to the church at Galatia to return them to the truth.
GALATIANS # IGalatia was not a city but a country or province.There is no certain information as to the time when the gospel was first preached in Galatia, or the persons by whom it was done. There is mention, however, of Paul’s having preached there several times, and several circ*mstances ...read more
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Denomination: Christian Church
Holy Living
Contributed by Stephen Schwartz on Dec 17, 2001
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I should be holy as God is holy - how do I do that?
Holy LivingA Scene from Real Life1 Peter 1:13-2:3A muscular athlete admitted, “Sometimes I’m not sure I even know how to be a holy Christian. All day long I find myself wondering what I need to do to live for Christ. It’s a lot easier to keep in shape then to be holy.”Most of us are eager to ...read more
Denomination: Methodist
"The King Is Coming" Series
Contributed by Danny Moss on Jan 5, 2002
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This sermon reveals the preparations that we all need to make to welcome the coming King of Kings, and Lord of lords.
THE KING IS COMING Text-2nd Thessalonians 2:1-12 "Now we beseech you, brethren, by the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, and by our fathering together unto him, That ye be not soon shaken in mind, or be troubled, neither by spirit, nor by word, nor by letter ...read more
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Denomination: Baptist
The Wisdom Of A Widow
Contributed by Paul Tuck on Jan 12, 2002
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What would you do if God asked you to give the very last of your possessions to a complete stranger? This episode in the life of Elijah, shows us what real faith is all about.
THE WISDOM OF A WIDOWI Kings 17:8-16 The sun beats down unmercifully upon the tiny town of Zarephath, a remote village well tothe north of the land of Palestine. It is there that a fraw widow woman searches for sticks. Why is she searching for sticks? She is searching for sticks because ...read more
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Denomination: Baptist
Developing An Attitude Of Gratitude
Contributed by Todd Hudnall on Jan 29, 2002
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Expanded topical sermon outline on the value of gratitude and thanksgiving.
INTRODUCTIONDiscussion of the Thanksgiving Holiday and the value of thanksgiving and gratitude throughout the year. BODYThe Importance of Being Thankful1. God COMMANDS us to be thankful.1 Cor. 16:8 “Oh, give thanks to the LORD! Call upon His name; make known His deeds among the ...read more
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Denomination: Assembly Of God
Who Is Jesus? Series
Contributed by Michael Thomas on Sep 6, 2001
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For thousands of years people have asked the question, "Who is Jesus?" What does the Bible say?
Who is Jesus?Intro:Today in chapter 8 we are going to take a verse by verse search on who Jesus is & why we should follow him. In verses 1-10 Jesus again feeds 4000 people by a miracle. Later the Pharisees ask him for a sign to prove he is the messiah. Instead Jesus gives them a riddle to figure ...read more
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Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ