God's Way Of Coming To Us
Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000
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1. The greatest birth, perhaps the greatest event that has ever taken place! And yet it was witnessed by but a few shepherds and three wise men.
1. The greatest birth, perhaps the greatest event that has ever taken place! And yet it was witnessed by but a few shepherds and three wise men. Should God not have thought this through a little more?2. Perhaps He should have contacted some Madison Avenue advertising agency. Perhaps then this ...read more
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Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed
Ta-Da! Series
Contributed by Pat Cook on Aug 31, 2004
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Part 1 in series on Resurrection - why it matters so much. This begins an apologetics series on why we can actually believe in the Resurrection.
1 Corinthians 15:3-8 – TA-DA! A Sunday School teacher had just finished telling her third graders about how Jesus was crucified and placed in a tomb with a great stone sealing the opening. Then, wanting to share the excitement of the resurrection, she asked: "And what do you think were Jesus’ ...read more
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Denomination: Baptist
What Keeps Us Going?
Contributed by Klaus Heid on Jan 3, 2004
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To endure in Christian ministry we need to refill our energy: 2 Cor 4:1 and "Castaway" give helps to do so.
What keeps us going?Sermon on 2 Corinthians 4:1As usual Chuck Noland is travelling – on a business trip at the other end of the world. Then it happens: His plane crashes in the middle of the ocean. He alone manages to reach a remote island. A bitter fight for survival begins, a new challenge ...read more
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Denomination: Lutheran
Marriage Or Singleness?
Contributed by Greg Nance on Oct 2, 2002
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1 Cor. 7 is Paul’s theology of singleness. He speaks to the sexual needs that marriage answers and to the relationships that complicate devotion to the Lord.
There are few things that can hurt people like broken marriages. In fact, there are few things that can hurt a church like broken marriages. On the other hand, few things bring joy like a warm loving home built on God’s Word, and few things give strength to the church like warm loving homes built ...read more
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Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
Talking In Church
Contributed by Greg Nance on Nov 21, 2002
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Did you know that God has rules about talking in Church? There is an entire chapter in the Bible that addresses this. It is 1 Cor. 14.
Rules for Talking in Church1 Cor. 14:1-39When I was little, one thing I remember about going to church was that I was supposed to be quiet. My mom and dad made it clear that there were dire consequences for disobeying this rule. Even passing notes was considered breaking the rule. As far as ...read more
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Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
Distraction
Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Mar 5, 2006
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You need to move from: 1. Pragmatism to passion. 2. Being fractured to being focused. 3. Wandering to living life on purpose.
Men are notorious for being distracted. Most of us could qualify for having ADD — Attention Deficit Disorder. In fact, I heard about a guy who was so distracted over one thing and another that he had to have his wife tell him almost everything. One day his wife came into the room and said, ...read more
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Denomination: Methodist
Apostles' Creed: The Resurrection Of The Body Series
Contributed by Vic Folkert on Aug 14, 2019
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1. What do we mean by the resurrection of the body? 2. How should our belief in the resurrection affect our lives today?
APOSTLES’ CREED: The Resurrection of the BodyAs we approach the end of the Apostles’ Creed, we come to this: “I believe in the resurrection of the body.” What does that mean, and how does it impact our lives?Let’s read what the apostle Paul says in 2 Corinthians 4:16-5:10…(Read text)WHAT DOES ...read more
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Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed
Do Everything For The Glory Of God Series
Contributed by Christian Cheong on Sep 7, 2022
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Paul set two principles for the conduct of Christians: (1) Seek the good of others, and (2) seek to glorify God in everything we do.
1 Cor 10:23-11:1Do Everything for the Glory of GodFinally, we have come to the end of the discussion on eating food offered to idols and the need to exercise self-control and not stumble another.•Paul wants the Corinthians to watch our conduct so that everything can be done to the glory of ...read more
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Denomination: Independent/Bible
Revelation Study Series 1 - God's Mysterious Plan Fulfilled Series
Contributed by Clayton Beck on Feb 16, 2023
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Jesus is alive! Jesus is coming back! Jesus wants you ready for His return!
Revelation Study Series 1 - God's Mysterious Plan Fulfilled10.03.21 Message…“In the 1960s, the Russians sent the first cosmonaut into outer space. He circled the earth, and when he came back down, he did a press conference and said, “I searched the heavens, and I looked for God, and I did ...read more
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Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
What Can Be Sweeter? A Study Of All The Scripture References To Honey – Part 1 Series
Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Dec 26, 2022
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Honey occurs often in the scriptures and the word is associated with sweetness. There is a wonderful study of its applications in the bible and I hope to do that. This is a study in two parts looking at 24 references. Here is PART 1.
WHAT CAN BE SWEETER? A STUDY OF ALL THE SCRIPTURE REFERENCES TO HONEY – PART 1HONEY IS GOD’S PROVISION - THE APPLICATION OF HONEY IN THE SCRIPTURES[1]. Genesis 43:11 Then their father Israel said to them, “If it must be so, then do this: take some of the best products of the land in your ...read more
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Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
Living As New World People/ Part 1 Of Identity Check Series
Contributed by Steve Wright on Nov 11, 2014
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Touching base afresh with who God says you and I are supposed to be in Christ.
We're going to begin a brand new series this morning called Identity Check. Really what this is all about is going back and touching base with who God says you and I are supposed to be. Who are we supposed to be? How are we supposed to be living? Where are we headed? Those kinds of things. An ...read more
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Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
The Living Stone Series
Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Mar 26, 2021
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God’s construction involves 1) Living Stones (1 Peter 2:4-5a), functioning as 2) Living Priests (1 Peter 2:5b), offering 3) Living Sacrifices (1 Peter 2:5c).
Luke 19:28–40 28 And when he had said these things, he went on ahead, going up to Jerusalem. 29 When he drew near to Bethphage and Bethany, at the mount that is called Olivet, he sent two of the disciples, 30 saying, “Go into the village in front of you, where on entering you will find a colt tied, ...read more
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Denomination: Other
Don't Drink With The Prostitute (Revelation 17:1-18) Series
Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Oct 1, 2023
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A call to avoid compromising with the world for the sake of power, pleasure, or wealth. A no rapture, practical reading of Revelation.
Many of us, at one point or another, have found ourselves desiring a different kind of life. A better life, with nicer stuff. A life with "more." This desire for more tends to run in four directions:(1) Power/fame. At times, we get tired of having no voice, no say, no authority. We ...read more
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Rahab: The Scarlet Cord Of Salvation Series
Contributed by Rick Burdette on May 6, 2019
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Joshua 2:1-21
WOMEN OF WONDER - Rahab: The Scarlet Cord of Salvation (Mother’s Day)May 12, 2019Joshua 2:1-21 (p. 147) Introduction:One of the most amazing books I’ve ever read is Brennan Manning’s The Ragamuffin Gospel…and the first chapter starts this way…On a blustery October night ...read more
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Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
Defense And Weapons Series
Contributed by Greg Nance on Nov 22, 2003
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The final section of 2 Corinthians begins here. Paul’s toughest words in scripture are in this section as he goes to war for the souls of the saints in this church.
1 Corinthians 107 Do you look at things according to the outward appearance? If anyone is convinced in himself that he is Christ’s, let him again consider this in himself, that just as he is Christ’s, even so we are Christ’s. 8For even if I should boast somewhat more about our authority, which the ...read more
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Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
