The Paradox Of The Cross
Contributed by John Covell on Oct 20, 2000
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Outreach message describing our value to God
Introduction (title slide)Everyone wants a good deal, but what’s a good deal for one person may not be such a good deal for another.Whenever I fly, I like to read “Sky Mall” magazine , the mail-order catalog that is found in the seat pocket in front of your seat.This magazine contains some of ...read more
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Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
Don't Get Offended
Contributed by Jeffery Russell on Nov 7, 2000
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This message about the life of Joseph in Genesis will help us to depend upon God
Don’t Get Offended Genesis 50:15-21A farmer owned a mule that was very important to him because it was a goodplowing animal. The mule got sick one day, and the farmer called in the veterinarian. The vet looked the mule over, and then gave the farmer some extremely large pills. Thevet ...read more
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Denomination: Baptist
The Faithfulness Of God
Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 14, 2000
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God is always faithful to us.
THE FAITHFULNESS OF GODII Tim. 2:11-13INTRO.- ILL.- An elderly man was crying uncontrollably as he sat on a park bench one day. A sympathetic lady just happened to walk by and stopped to talk to him. “What’s the matter?” asked the woman. “Don’t you have any money?”“Oh, no. It’s not that. ...read more
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Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
Four Gardens Of Life
Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Jul 13, 2001
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Ravi Zacharias’ book "Jesus Among other Gods" gave the idea for this Easter sermon. It looks at four gardens, Eden, the desert, Gethsem*ne, and the gardenwhere the tomb was and relates each garden to a time in our lives.
Four Gardens of LifeIntroduction:One of the things that I look forward to in the spring is planting our gardens. Leslie and I are starting to put away some money for plants. She is telling me some things that she would like to do with the flowers, and I have been telling her some things I ...read more
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Denomination: Baptist
Vengeance According To Scripture
Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Sep 17, 2001
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This study looks at the difference between personal vengeance and God appointed Government vengeance. The Bible commands us to take care of ourselves, take care of our enemies and then take care of business.
Vengeance According to ScriptureIn the wake of the recent bombings of the World Trade Centers and other terrorist attacks, many moral dilemmas have come to the forefront. Can we stand by idly after 5,000 people have been murdered without a cause? Can we forgive the men who ordered these murders, ...read more
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Denomination: Baptist
Stewardship - Conduits Of God's Grace
Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Apr 15, 2001
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The purpose of this study is to take the focus of tithing off money and obligation and put it on trusting God and thankfulness. What is the purpose of God’s blessings and the motive of our giving?
Stewardship – Conduits of God’s GraceGenesis 14 18 Then Melchizedek king of Salem brought out bread and wine; he was the priest of God Most High. 19 And he blessed him and said: "Blessed be Abram of God Most High, Possessor of heaven and earth; 20 And blessed be God Most High, Who has ...read more
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Denomination: Baptist
Finding God At The End Of Ourselves Series
Contributed by David Gauthier on Jun 21, 2001
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Trusting in the providence of God even when life doesn’t make sense.
Do you ever read Romance novels?I don’t – believe me! I’m not particularly interested in that kind of literature. I’m a “facts” man. I like non-fiction. I like theology. I like pastoral administrative type books too. I like the kind of books that put most people to sleep.But I found a ...read more
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Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
Mystery Of Light Part 3
Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Mar 27, 2002
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Scientists are baffled by the mystery of light they can study it but still don’t understand what light is. God is light according to the Bible and he’s as mysterious as light in the natural sense but like scientist we can study God and understand what l
Mystery of Light part 3Opening Illustration: Video clip – To reference Bob’s comment last week at the end of the service. Show video clip on the need for son glasses (humorous).Thesis: Scientists are baffled by the mystery of light they can study it but still don’t understand what light is. God ...read more
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Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
Ready To Go!
Contributed by Paul Decker on Apr 23, 2002
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We are to communicate Jesus to people.
READY TO GO!John 1:19-28S:Preparing others for JesusTh:“My Life as God’s Light”Pr:WE ARE TO COMMUNICATE JESUS TO PEOPLE.?:How?KW:Ways to communicateTS: We will find in John 1:19-28 four ways to communicate Jesus to people.The ____ way we communicate Jesus to people is as ...read more
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Denomination: Baptist
Serving Saints In Need Series
Contributed by David Welch on May 20, 2002
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An exposition of Rom 12:13 dealing with generosity and hospitality as a demonstration of genuine love.
“Serving Saints in Need” Romans 12:13Previously in Romans 12Renewed thinking always precedes consistent transformed living. Paul shifts from anchors for navigating troubled times to admonitions for ministering to troubled saints. Verse 13 ends this lengthy series of “ing” phrases with a final ...read more
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Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance
Obstacles On The Way Series
Contributed by Robert Massey on Jun 13, 2002
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Life is filled with obstacles. Israel encountered the obstacle of a flooded river. Here in Joshua, there were three directives given to Israel before the crossing of the Jordan. I believe that there is application value in these directives for us as we
OBSTACLES ON THE WAYJoshua 3:15-17Obstacles. The dictionary defines obstacles as “something that stands in the way or opposes”. Something that is between where you are, and where you want to go. Life is filled with obstacles. Some of them will be small, such as maybe a road block on the way ...read more
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Denomination: Church Of God
Help For The Hopeless Series
Contributed by John Hamby on Jun 17, 2002
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Two interwoven stories that teach us some fascinating principles on Faith.
A Study of the Book of Luke Sermon # 22 Help for the Hopeless! Luke 8: 40-56 The Lord and his disciples had returned to the boats following the casting out of the evil spirits from the demon possessed man. As they began ...read more
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Denomination: Baptist
The Thanksgiving Catalogue
Contributed by Ted Sutherland on Nov 18, 2001
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The biggest Thanksgiving killer, is the day after when Christmas shopping begins in earnest and we stop thinking about what we have and start thinking about what we want.
Psa 103:1 Bless the LORD, O my soul: and all that is within me, bless his holy name.Psa 103:2 Bless the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits:Psa 103:3 Who forgiveth all thine iniquities; who healeth all thy diseases;Psa 103:4 Who redeemeth thy life from destruction; who crowneth thee ...read more
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Denomination: Baptist
The Art Of Forgiving
Contributed by Ray Navarro on Dec 12, 2001
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Jesus forgives us of our sins; we should be forgiving as well. Here’s what happens when we pardon those who sin against us.
Andrew was a young man of 26 years old. He was very responsible and sociable as well.Since he was 9 years old, Andrew had been working to help and sustain his poor family. And for most of his life he had worked in the fields. But although he was a hard worker, he never had a steady ...read more
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Denomination: Adventist
First John Chapter Five Part 1
Contributed by Robert Kerr on Dec 21, 2000
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Bible Study
DEMONSTRATING OUR FAITH - 1 JOHN 5"Whosoever believeth that Jesus is the Christ is born of God: and everyone that loveth him that begot loveth him also that is begotten of him."-1 John 5:1.WE DEMONSTRATE THE NEW BIRTH BY FAITH AND LOVING!I. WHAT IS INTENDED BY THE WORD ...read more
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Denomination: Baptist
