Now That You Understand
Contributed by Dean Shriver on Jun 1, 2006
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Believe it or not, occasionally I do find myself using algebra—usually when I need to figure a percentage. And if you work construction, I’ll bet you find yourself using a lot of that geometry you swore you’d never need. In the end, understanding algebr
October 17, 2004NOW THAT YOU UNDERSTANDMatthew 13:51-52Why do I have to do this? What difference does it make if I understand? I’m never going to use algebra in real life. Maybe you said something like that when you were in school? Maybe you hear your kids say it now. Believe it or not, ...read more
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Denomination: Baptist
Every Believer's Value
Contributed by Dean Shriver on Jun 1, 2006
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Do you ever struggle with other believers? Do you sometimes find yourself looking around wondering if one of your dear brothers or sisters in Christ is ever going to get their act together? When’s he going to get over his sin? Will she ever stop her w
July 31, 2005EVERY BELIEVER’S VALUEMatthew 18:10-14Do you ever struggle with other believers? Do you sometimes find yourself looking around wondering if one of your dear brothers or sisters in Christ is ever going to get their act together? When’s he going to get over his sin? Will she ...read more
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Denomination: Baptist
Forgiven To Forgive
Contributed by Dean Shriver on Jun 1, 2006
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Once upon a time a great king was ruling over his kingdom. In that kingdom, there was a high ranking government official who owed the king a lot of money—10,000 talents to be exact. Today’s equivalent would be 9 million ounces of precious metal—let’s sa
September 4, 2005FORGIVEN TO FORGIVEMatthew 18:21-35Once upon a time a great king was ruling over his kingdom. In that kingdom, there was a high ranking government official who owed the king a lot of money—10,000 talents to be exact. Today’s equivalent would be 9 million ounces of precious ...read more
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Denomination: Baptist
Choices
Contributed by Wincci Yin Chee on Jun 1, 2006
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Is there any good choices that you have done in life?
Youth Cell SharingTitle: U Have a ChoiceHave u ever wonder how should u live this life?Have u ever struggled between living for Christ and living according to the world’s standards?Let me tell u a story:Long before ur time, in America, there lived these 2 famous actors, named Edwin Thomas ...read more
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Denomination: Independent/Bible
Building Better Marriages
Contributed by Brad Rigney on Jun 3, 2006
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This sermon looks at 4 building blocks to better Marriages: Covenant Relationship, Commitment, Caring, and Celebration.
Building Better MarriagesMatthew 19:1-12How many people have you known who have been divorced?How many happily married couples do you know?What can we do to Build Better Marriages?Getting back to the Master’s Call for Marriage – Matt. 19: (notes from the text about marriage and the need ...read more
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Denomination: Adventist
A Blessed Attitude Toward People
Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jun 4, 2006
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1- Demonstrate mercy 2- Pursue peace
INTRO.- ILL.- Do you remember the 1966 Clint Eastwood movie entitled, “The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly”? It’s just one of many cheaply made, Italian films that helped to make Clint Eastwood famous. THE GOOD, THE BAD AND THE UGLY. Have you had a run-in with any of those people lately? If not ...read more
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Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
"Preservation And Illumination" Series
Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jun 5, 2006
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sermon 8 in a study in the Sermon on the Mount
“You are the salt of the earth; but if the salt has become tasteless, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled under foot by men. 14 “You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden; 15 nor does anyone light a lamp ...read more
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Denomination: Orthodox
Growing Amongst Weeds
Contributed by Jay Winters on Jun 5, 2006
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Parable of the Tares, about our lives as Christians living in a sinful world.
In the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirt, the Holy Three In One who has sown us, provides for us, and makes us grow, even among weeds.Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ. Welcome to Agriculture Sundays! For the past two Sundays now we have been hearing about soil and crop, and ...read more
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Denomination: Lutheran
The Faithful Woman
Contributed by Jay Winters on Jun 5, 2006
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A sermon using the story of Saint Monica, mother of Saint Augustine as the major illustration to communicate the story of the Syrophonecian-Canaanite woman.
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, the Holy Three-In-One who gives us salvation, despite who we truly are.Dear Brother and sisters in Christ. When have you been persistent? Have you ever been persistent, with God?There is a very old old story about a woman, a ...read more
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Denomination: Lutheran
Working On The Wrong Church
Contributed by Dorothy Napier on Jun 5, 2006
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Jesus said if we are going to build a Church on your moral existence, if you’ll going to build a Church in which you are going to live in all your life, you better build it well.
WORKING ON THE WRONG CHURCH MATTHEW 16;18Intro: "A pastor came home one day to find his daughter arguing with her friends in the bedroom. From the front hallway he could hear them yelling and calling each other names, so he quickly made his way up the stairs."`What’s going on in here?’ ...read more
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Denomination: Baptist
Caesarea-Philippi -- A Place Of Panic
Contributed by Brian Buriff on Jun 5, 2006
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The greatest lessons about Christ’s person and His plan are often learned in places of panic, fear and anxiety.
I. CAESAREA-PHILIPPIA. Today, It Is Modern BaniasB. Located High Elevation Above Sea of Galilee1. Mountains near headwaters of Jordan River2. Mount Hermon – on the lower slopes of which is Caesarea-Philippi3. There, Jesus took His disciples to test them as to His identityC. This Area of ...read more
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Denomination: Church Of God
The Kingdom Is Here, The Kingdom Is Yet To Come Series
Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Jun 7, 2006
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Jesus message was "the Kingdom of Heaven is Upon You" This message gives more teaxching on how to understand the kingdom, how to pray for it it and how to partner for it.
The Secret Message of JesusThe Kingdom is Here; the Kingdom is Yet to Come.Matthew 6:10What was Jesus’ Message? – talk to you neighbourWhat did you come up with?Matthew 4:17From that time on Jesus began to preach, "Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is near."Matthew 4:23Jesus went ...read more
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The Lights Of The World Series
Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jun 8, 2006
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Jesus taught of the POWER of the light, the PLACES of the light, the PUTTING OUT of the light, and the PURPOSE of the light. Link included to formatted text, handout, and PowerPoint Presentation.
The Lights of the WorldMatthew 5:14-16Ye ARE the light of the world…Ye ARE the salt of the earth. In the original language these statements are in an emphatic tense, meaning it would not be wrong at all to say “you and you alone are…” [meaning Christians]The beatitudes were all about the ...read more
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Denomination: Baptist
Our Purpose: Witness Series
Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jun 8, 2006
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As the body of Christ, we witness because Jesus has commanded us, empowered us, and wants to use us.
Our Purpose: Witness Text: Matt. 28:18-20; Acts 1:8; Rom. 10:14-15 Introduction1.Read Matt. 28:18-202.Illustration: A man was talking with a friend about a statement another friend had written. He said, "I think it is a beautiful statement. I like the adjectives he uses, but I also want ...read more
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Denomination: Methodist
The Nature Of A Disciple Series
Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jun 8, 2006
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Jesus has called us to be the light of the world, and as such, we are to shine brightly for all to see.
The Nature of a Disciple: Light Text: Matt. 5:14-16 Introduction1.Read Matt. 5:14-162.Illustration: Making decisions in the dark can lead to some regrettable consequences. Back in the days before electricity, a tightfisted old farmer was taking his hired man to task for carrying a ...read more
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Denomination: Methodist
