We Love Our Church!
Contributed by Chris Anderson on Oct 21, 2002
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A message of encouragement to celebrate the local church and its blessing to our lives and others.
WE LOVE OUR CHURCHEph. 5:25; 1 Tim. 3:15We live in a society that more and more minimizes the need and work of the local church. Some say that the church is no longer "relevant" but I believe that it is more relevant than any other institution or organization on the planet! The church is the ...read more
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Denomination: Baptist
Temperate Series
Contributed by Davon Huss on Feb 12, 2001
based on 64 ratings
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Fifth in a series on shepherding/mentoring in the church.
Sermon for 2/11/2001TemperateTitus 2:2; 1 Timothy 3:2Introduction:A. Once the devil was walking along with one of his demons. They saw a man ahead of them pick up something shiny. “What did he find?” asked the demon. “A piece of the truth,” the devil replied. “Doesn’t it bother you that he ...read more
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Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
How Much Is God Worth To You?
Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Feb 12, 2001
based on 65 ratings
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This sermon deals with the value we place on what the Lord has done for us.
How Much Is God Worth4/13/97 Proverbs 3:1-15 1 Timothy 6:6-21 Text Luke 7:36 Some things hold their value no matter where you go or when you go. If you took a time travel machine and had some diamonds, you could be sure you had something of great value because of its ...read more
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Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed
A Call To Purity
Contributed by Alan Stokes on Mar 7, 2001
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This message, based on Matthew 5:8, shows how impossible it is to have a pure heart without God’s help.
Introduction: Read The Beatitudes ~ Matthew 5:3-10. Jesus said in the Sermon on the Mount in Matthew 5:8, “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.” I. Purity Beyond Our Reach Three of the ways we can stumble in purity is with impure words, impure emotions and impure thoughts ...read more
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Denomination: Holiness
Spiritual Health - 3 Healthy Habits Series
Contributed by Harley Jay Nickless on Sep 11, 2001
based on 91 ratings
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Part of the Fit for Life PowerPak - How to be Spiritually Fit
“Spiritual Fitness”Three Steps to Spiritual Fitness7Have nothing to do with godless myths and old wives’ tales; rather, train yourself to be godly. 8For physical training is of some value, but godliness has value for all things, holding promise for both the present life and the life to come. 1 ...read more
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Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
Betraying Jesus
Contributed by Hipolito Lorenzo on Sep 24, 2001
based on 28 ratings
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A reminder that we should stop betraying Jesus.
In the eyes of a Christian no one is more despicable than Judas Iscariot. For 30 pcs. of silver he betrayed the Lord Jesus, what a misdeal. He could have gotten alot more. Well did you know that many times in our life we betrayed Him? For much much less. The following areas of our life is where we ...read more
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Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
Living A Godly Life In An Ungodly World
Contributed by Lynn Floyd on Sep 25, 2001
based on 124 ratings
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Living a godly life is not popular but it’s possible. How do we do it?
Living a Godly Life in an Ungodly WorldIntro: A teenage Muslim student accepted Christ in Deerborn, Michigan. She eventually took the challenge of being at See You At the Pole. She was the only one who showed up out of her 85% Muslim school. She endured a lot of persecution, even from her own ...read more
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Denomination: Baptist
The Word Of God Series
Contributed by Steve Lawson on Jan 5, 2004
based on 51 ratings
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Scripture is the foundation for the transformation of the church
The people of God need to stop dabbling in religion and grow in spiritual maturity. We need to stop playing church and start being the Church by demonstrating the transformation that has occurred within us as a result of an absolute, paramount commitment to Jesus Christ. THE WORD OF GOD?2 ...read more
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Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
"Joe Millionaire" (Does Money Really Make Us Happy?) Series
Contributed by Lynn Floyd on Jan 19, 2004
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I talk about the right place of money in our lives.
Introduction: What would you do for a million dollars? Watch this video and listen to how people in our community answered that question. (WATCH VIDEO)In their book, “The Day America Told the Truth” James Patterson and Peter Kim reported that for ten million dollars, 25% of the American ...read more
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Denomination: Baptist
First Things
Contributed by Tom Mccrossan on Jan 21, 2004
based on 21 ratings
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At the first of the year it seems good to think of the “first things” God wants us to do. Following are most of the NT scriptures with the word “first” in them.
FIRST THINGSMatthew 6:31-34 and other ScripturesIntroOne week a Sunday school teacher had just finished telling her class the Christmas story, how Mary and Joseph went to Bethlehem and how Jesus was born there. So the teacher asked, "Who do you think the most important woman in the Bible ...read more
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Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed
Temptations Teens Face Series
Contributed by Michael Luke on Jun 25, 2006
based on 71 ratings
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Temptations that are common to teens
(adapted from messages by Mark Jones and Dan Webb)SERIES: “FATAL TEMPTATIONS”TEXT: JAMES 1:14-15; 1 TIMOTHY 4:12TITLE: “TEMPTATIONS TEENAGERS FACE”INTRODUCTION: A. Several weeks ago, we started this series called, “Fatal Temptations” 1. Based on ...read more
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Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
What Is "Great Gain" For You?
Contributed by Monte Robinson on Jul 18, 2003
based on 19 ratings
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Challenge your congregation to have contentment by increasing godliness in their lives.
1 Timothy 6:3-10PRAYILL: Early African converts to Christianity were earnest and regular in private devotions. Each one reportedly had a separate spot in the thicket where he would pour out his heart to God. Over time the paths to these places became well worn. As a result, if one of these ...read more
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Denomination: Baptist
Contributed by Greg Buchner on Aug 3, 2003
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Horoscopes, psychics and the like, may seem like harmless entertainment, but instead they are an invitation…and invitation for evil to enter your life because these “deceiving spirits” and “hypocritical liars” distract us from following Christ, and thereb
“Horoscopes & Psychics”2003 Hot Topics SeriesI Timothy 4:1-10, Deuteronomy 18:9-12 August 3, 2003Purpose: Horoscopes, psychics and the like, may seem like harmless entertainment, but instead they are an invitation…and invitation for evil to enter your life because these “deceiving spirits” and ...read more
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Denomination: Methodist
My House Shall Be A House Of Prayer
Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Aug 29, 2003
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Above all, the flavour of the church should be prayer.
A Most Amazing JesusCornwallJune 21, 2003One of the most amazing Jesus actions is recorded in the gospel of Mark, where we looked last week to see some of the ways he cares for us and for us to know what we can take to him for help. This action seems most unexpected and, even, out of character ...read more
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Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
Lifting Holy Hands
Contributed by Richard White on Sep 3, 2003
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God wants us to have clean hands, and just like Mama used to inspect our hands before dinner, let us lift our hands for God to inspect while we pray.
Lifting Holy Hands1TI 2:1 I urge, then, first of all, that requests, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for everyone-- 2 for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. 3 This is good, and pleases God our Savior, 4 who ...read more
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Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
