A Marriage For His Son!
Contributed by Glen Lawhun on Mar 8, 2003
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There are many characters in the parable of the wedding feast.1. Kingdom no doubt is the church.2. The King is the God the Father.3. The Son is none other than Jesus Christ.4. The marriage is the uniting of Jesus and His church. 5. The servants
A Marriage for His Son!Sept. 5, 1999 AM (NKJV)Matt. 22:1-14Matt. 22:1-14 The kingdom of heaven is like a certain king who arranged a marriage for his son, There are many characters in the parable of the wedding feast.1. Kingdom no doubt is the church.2. The King is the God the Father.3. ...read more
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Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
Risking It All – Lessons From Esther
Contributed by Jim Twamley on Mar 25, 2003
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There are 4 major lessons we learn from the book of Esther:1.God has a plan for your life.2.Satan has a plan for your life.3.You have a choice.4.God has the answer.
All I need to know I learned from Noah’s Ark, and it is quite amazing.One, don’t miss the boat.Two, remember that we are all in the same boat.Three, plan ahead. It wasn’t raining when Noah built the ark.Four, stay fit. When you’re 600 years old, someone may ask you to do something really ...read more
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Denomination: Pentecostal
Secrets Of Living A Blessed Life
Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Mar 28, 2003
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This is a powerful sermon outlining the secrets of living a blessed life .It outlines the importance of the seven keys to blessing namely 1.FRATERNITY2.MAGNANIMITY3.GENEROSITY4.QUALITY5.UNITY6.AVIDITY7.HUMILITY
SECRETS OF LIVING A BLESSED LIFE********************************OUTLINE1.FRATERNITY2.MAGNANIMITY3.GENEROSITY4.QUALITY5.UNITY6.AVIDITY7.HUMILITYNote: Kindly read the Bible verses mentioned while reading the ...read more
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Denomination: Pentecostal
The House On The Rock Series
Contributed by Rick Stacy on Dec 30, 2002
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Message 1 of 10: Early in Jesus’ ministry he spoke to a great crowd of interested listeners in what is referred to as the “Sermon on the Mount”. His words are as powerful today as they were then. It was during this message that Jesus gave a brief illus
The House on the RockJesus was different. He was the same as everyone else. He played with the other children. He learned how to make boats and hew beams with his carpenter father. He studied the torah at they synagogue with the other boys every week and he worshipped there on the Sabbath ...read more
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
Faith And Victory All Over The World
Contributed by William Baeta on Apr 23, 2003
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“For whatever is born of God overcomes the world. And this is the victory that has overcome the world – our faith. Who is he who overcomes the world, but he who believes that Jesus is the Son of God” 1 John 5:4-5.
Theme: Faith and victory all over the worldText: Acts 4:32-35; 1 John 5:1-6; Jn. 20:19-31Man has a deep desire for certainty and he will go to great lengths just to be certain. For many people the only things that are certain in life are death and taxes. For the Christian, however, there are ...read more
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Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed
Working Well With Others Series
Contributed by Brian Bill on May 21, 2003
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At first glance, Nehemiah chapter 3 looks a bit dry. One commentator refers to it as a "colorless memorandum of assignments." It reads much like the book of 1 Chronicles with its long lists of names that are difficult to pronounce, information that seems
Working Well with OthersHave you been watching the Olympics? NBC isn’t very happy with their ratings but it’s been fun to watch the different sports. As the athletes compete, they’re all seeking a medal and the recognition that comes with it. Those who win a gold are held up as heroes. While most ...read more
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Denomination: Baptist
Pentecostal Power
Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jun 8, 2003
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Pentecostal power comes when we recognize: 1. The Christian life is not about keeping rules, but about knowing Christ. 2. The Christian life is not just about salvation, but about transformation. 3. You overcome apathy with zeal.
John Wimber was a product of the Jesus movement in the 60’s. He met Christ in a dramatic way, and began reading the New Testament, beginning with the Gospels and then on to the book of Acts. He was excited about what he was reading, but when he went to a church he was disillusioned. The polite ...read more
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Denomination: Methodist
Purposed Discipline Series
Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Oct 14, 2003
In 1 Corinthians 5, Paul severely admonishes the church for it’s failure to discipline an erring brother. The lesson we need to take from the Corinthian problem is: Don’t Forsake Christ’s Plan of Discipline.
Purposed DisciplineSeries: Studies from1 Corinthians 5:1–131 CorinthiansINTRODUCTIONUCLA sociologist, James Wilson, has observed an interesting fact about city life: The crime rate escalates on those streets where broken windows are not repaired. His study showed that the failure to replace ...read more
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Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
The Time Has Come To Pray #8 Series
Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Jan 14, 2004
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1. Jesus said, "I pray for those who WILL believe in me"2. Jesus said, "That all of them may be one"3. Jesus said, "I have given them the glory that You gave Me"
January 14, 2004Title: The Time Has Come...to Pray #8Text: John 17:20-23Introduction1. Tonight we will continue to observe Christ as He prays to His Father...Christ is quickly nearing the time in His ministry when He will be arrested...condemned to die...horribly mutilated...and killed ...read more
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Denomination: Nazarene
Kingdom Living
Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Oct 6, 2002
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Kingdom living means: 1. We live with an awareness of the kingdom. 2. We understand that the kingdom is within. 3. We experience the blessing of his reign. 4. We are a part of a subversive movement. 5. We wait for it expectantly.
Stanley Hauerwas and William Willimon begin their book Resident Aliens with a story from their youth: “Sometime between 1960 and 1980, an old, inadequately conceived world ended, and a fresh, new world began. . . . When and how did we change? Although it may sound trivial, one of us is tempted ...read more
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Denomination: Methodist
Success Over Stress Series
Contributed by Brian Moon on Oct 17, 2002
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Ever wish you could find some "real help" dealing with your emotions? This series will show us how to deal with the way we feel. Part 1 will show us how to have Success over Stress.
¡§How to Deal with the Way I feel¡¨ part 1 (Success Over Stress)Brian A. MoonOn a recent episode of the hit TV sit-com ¡§Everybody Loves Raymond¡¨ there was a situation in which their daughter had this new teacher who loved to dish out the homework. The young grade school aged girl had over 2 ...read more
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Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed
Closing Greetings
Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000
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CLOSING GREETINGS/WARNINGS FELLOWSHIP IN THE LORD BINDS BELIEVERS TOGETHER IN PROMOTING THE GOSPEL WORLDWIDE WHILE GUARDING AGAINST ATTACK AND DECEPTIONTHE CHURCH SHOULD COMMEND, ASSIST, AND THANK FELLOW- CHRISTIANS WHO ARE COMMITTED TO SERVING OTHERS 1.
CLOSING GREETINGS/WARNINGS FELLOWSHIP IN THE LORD BINDS BELIEVERS TOGETHER IN PROMOTING THE GOSPEL WORLDWIDE WHILE GUARDING AGAINST ATTACK AND DECEPTIONTHE CHURCH SHOULD COMMEND, ASSIST, AND THANK FELLOW- CHRISTIANS WHO ARE COMMITTED TO SERVING OTHERS 1. The Church Should Commend & Assist ...read more
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Denomination: Independent/Bible
Universal Corruption Leaves Men Without Excuse
Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000
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THE CONCLUSION: UNIVERSAL CORRUPTION LEAVES ALL MEN WITHOUT EXCUSE BEFORE GOD'S CONDEMNATIONThe situation is worse than you think so stop trying to earn your salvation because you will never be good enough 1.
THE CONCLUSION: UNIVERSAL CORRUPTION LEAVES ALL MEN WITHOUT EXCUSE BEFORE GOD'S CONDEMNATIONThe situation is worse than you think so stop trying to earn your salvation because you will never be good enough 1. Everyone (both Jew and Gentile) is in the same boat = Under Sin and the boat is ...read more
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Denomination: Independent/Bible
Receiving God's Promised Blessing
Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000
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RECEIVING GOD'S PROMISED BLESSING HAS ALWAYS REQUIRED REAL FAITH--THE KIND OF FAITH THAT LOOKS BEYOND NATURAL OBSTACLES TO FIND STRENGTH IN GOD'S POWER AND FAITHFULNESS(The illustration of Abraham / the application to us today)1.
RECEIVING GOD'S PROMISED BLESSING HAS ALWAYS REQUIRED REAL FAITH--THE KIND OF FAITH THAT LOOKS BEYOND NATURAL OBSTACLES TO FIND STRENGTH IN GOD'S POWER AND FAITHFULNESS(The illustration of Abraham / the application to us today)1. Faith Makes Sense Because of Who God Is (:17b) (the Nature of ...read more
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Denomination: Independent/Bible
How God Balances His Judgment With Goodness
Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000
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1. Have you ever wondered how God balances His judgment with kind expressions of goodness? To give equal weight to God’s judgment and goodness is only made possible through the leading of the Spirit into all truth.
1. Have you ever wondered how God balances His judgment with kind expressions of goodness? To give equal weight to God’s judgment and goodness is only made possible through the leading of the Spirit into all truth. (John 16:13) Many people stumble and fall because they tend to drift toward ...read more
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Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed