Excellent Examples
Contributed by James Groce on Aug 17, 2001
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And ye became followers of us, and of the Lord, having received the word in much affliction, with joy of the Holy Ghost: So that ye were ensamples to all that believe in Macedonia and Achaia.
----------------------------------1Th 1:1-7 Paul, and Silvanus, and Timotheus, unto the church of the Thessalonians [which is] in God the Father and [in] the Lord Jesus Christ: Grace [be] unto you, and peace, from God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ. We give thanks to God always for you all, ...read more
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Denomination: Pentecostal
We Are The Light
Contributed by Steve Gladwell on Aug 27, 2001
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Asking if we are truly light in our communities.
Reflections on understanding the Church.How do you sum up all the teaching that we have heard in the last seventeen weeks? How do you summarise a book of 14 chapters and 200 pages in one sermon? I could go through each chapter one by one picking out the main points, starting from the first sermon ...read more
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Denomination: Baptist
When The Party's Over (Easter Sunrise Service)
Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Apr 16, 2001
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The work begins after the resurrection. The recognition, the responsibility, and the realization.
WHEN THE PARTY’S OVERMatthew 28:18-20INTRO.- ILL.- The spring fling was great! The food, the fun, the frivolity! - Loved those cornbread and beans. - Loved Gary and Marilyn singing and acting, especially when the table under them about collapsed.- Loved Gary Edwards singing and dancing ...read more
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Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
Becoming United
Contributed by Tony Dicostanzo on Oct 21, 2002
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Living life with a Godly purpose can be challenging for each one of us individually, but much more so corporately. Are we up for the challenge? The rewards are certainly worth it!
Permission is granted to reproduce the following Sermon Outline for corporate worship distribution. The manuscript, which follows the outline, contains the text needed to complete the handout. For further sermon resources or help, contact Rev. A.S. DiCostanzo at ...read more
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
We Are God's Children
Contributed by Edward Frey on May 10, 2003
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God has made us his own in Christ. The love of Jesus leads us to demonstrate this blessed truth in our lives.
One of the strangest moments in life is the day that you are talking (discussing, correcting, teaching, arguing what ever you want to call it) to your own children and suddenly you hear your mother’s voice coming out of your mouth. Suddenly, you start saying things that you swore you would never ...read more
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Denomination: Lutheran
Don't Just Sit There - Do Something!
Contributed by Jyoti Banerjee on Aug 19, 2003
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Faith and works are not mutually exclusive - only two sides of the same coin.
James 2 vv 14-26Don’t just sit there. Do something!My dearest Sally,I love you more than anything else in the whole world. I would climb the highest mountain just to be with you. I would walk across the hottest desert just to be with you. I would swim the deepest ocean just to be with you. ...read more
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Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican
Ministry: A Call Without Compromise
Contributed by James H Boyd on Aug 29, 2003
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In this study, we will examine how a person comes to occupy the ministry office, including the nature of the calling, the qualifications necessary to meet that calling and the avenue through which a person must go in order to answer the calling.
The saying is true and irrefutable: If any man [eagerly] seeks the office of bishop (superintendent, overseer), he desires an excellent task (work).-1 Timothy 3:1, Amplified Bible We desire so thoroughly to know, and so heartily to love the truth, as ...read more
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Denomination: Charismatic
The Lord's Second Coming
Contributed by Paul George on Sep 16, 2003
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Zechariah 14 describes the last siege of Jerusalem, the second coming of Christ and the millennial kingdom which follows.
Zechariah 14 describes the last siege of Jerusalem, the second coming of Christ and the millennialkingdom which follows. After Jesus answered the disciples question concerning the destruction of the temple Jesus described the events leading up to His Second Advent (Luke 21:5-38). The events He ...read more
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Denomination: Holiness
Jesus: Son Of Joseph Or Son Of God
Contributed by Douglas Vincent on May 28, 2004
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Jesus as the Son of God heals, reaches out, and is interested in our faith not our works.
Luke 4:16-31 Jesus: Son of Joseph or Son of GodJanuary 25th 2004This morning we are going to look at Jesus’ homecoming.Jesus’ neighbors were confronted with a decision they did not wish to make, and a claim they did not want to hear. Can Jesus still surprise us?He stood up to read. They had ...read more
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Denomination: Methodist
Our Sufficiency In Christ (Part 3) Series
Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Jun 14, 2004
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The 9th message of 13 in an expository series on the book of Colossians.
The Sufficiency of Christ – Part 3Colossians 2:16-2316Therefore do not let anyone judge you by what you eat or drink, or with regard to a religious festival, a New Moon celebration or a Sabbath day. 17These are a shadow of the things that were to come; the reality, however, is found in Christ. ...read more
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Denomination: Baptist
First Things First
Contributed by Glenn Newton on Jun 18, 2004
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A message for the church to refocus on the most important things that we are to do and be as Christians.
First Things First!August 1st, 1999Do First Things First illustration (Priorities)(a Big Jar, needs to be clear, need rocks, sand, water, ... Don’t let the people see what allyou have to put into the jar. First, put rocks into the jar and ask, “is it full?” They shouldsay yes. Then add ...read more
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Denomination: Nazarene
One Of You Shall Betray Me
Contributed by James May on Jun 20, 2004
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I can hear these words of Jesus ring through every gathering of his people. There is always a chance that someone will begin to walk in the shoes of Judas unless we stay close to Jesus.
ONE OF YOU SHALL BETRAY MEby Pastor James MayMatthew 26:20-23, "Now when the even was come, he sat down with the twelve. And as they did eat, he said, Verily I say unto you, that one of you shall betray me. And they were exceeding sorrowful, and began every one of them to say unto him, Lord, ...read more
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Denomination: Independent/Bible
Inner Peace Series
Contributed by Mark Christian on Jan 17, 2004
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Two key points are: 1) The Gospel message, 2) Confession to God changes our lives.
The Peacemaker:Inner PeaceMark ChristianMatthew 5:99Blessed are the peacemakers,for they will be called sons of God.Last week, we began a series about being peacemakers, and remember that we began by looking at THE Peacemaker, God. That is God, plural. God, the Father created the plan ...read more
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Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
Can Jesus Still Suprise Us
Contributed by Douglas Vincent on Jan 27, 2004
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What we can learn from Jesus’ teaching in his home town.
Luke 4:16-31 Jesus: Son of Joseph or Son of GodJanuary 25th 2004This morning we are going to look at Jesus’ homecoming.Jesus’ neighbors were confronted with a decision they did not wish to make, and a claim they did not want to hear. Can Jesus still surprise us?He stood up to read. They had ...read more
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Denomination: Methodist
It Is Time To Grow Up
Contributed by Derrick Thompson, Sr. on Jan 30, 2004
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There are people today who just like to remain young or just like to be babies, and just do not want to grow up; they just like to eat, play and sleep and have nothing to worry about, but it is time to grow up.
January 25th, 2004Let us prayWelcome...Our theme this year is, Glorifying God, and the word glory means to give glory, honor or high praise to, exalt. To give glory especially through worship. Our key verse for the year is taken from Matthew 5 verse 16.....Let’s say it together, "Let your ...read more
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Denomination: Church Of God
