Be Ready God Wants You
Contributed by Marcos Suazo on Jan 31, 2005
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I know that personally, when I was in a jam, or in a rough spot, I spent too much time complaining about my problem and trying to get out of it, instead of focusing on the fact that God was only preparing me, and getting me ready for something....
Be ready, God wants youDaniel 1-3Intro: Sometimes in life we find our selves in situations that make us wonder. “How come I am the only one who has to do this?” Or “how come he/she does not have to go through it?” Then we spend all of our time complaining, grumbling about our situation and ...read more
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
Characteristics Of Godly Leaders
Contributed by Martin Wiles on Dec 5, 2011
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This sermon challenges church leaders to step up to the plate and follow God's direction so they can be successful in his Kingdom's work.
Introduction:A.The story of Nehemiah:1.It was about 445 B. C. and some of God’s people were still living in the old Babylonian Empire which was now ruled by the Persians.2.God had allowed his people to be taken captive as punishment for their disobedience to him.3.After seventy years ...read more
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Denomination: Baptist
Disciples Endure Storms Together Series
Contributed by John Dobbs on May 30, 2021
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Everyone faces storms in their life. Sometimes these storms are life-altering, sometimes they seem impossible to overcome. Many of the greatest heroes of the Bible went through sustained storms that challenged their faith.
-ACTS OF DISCIPLESHIP-DISCIPLES ENDURE STORMS TOGETHER Acts 27:14-36IntroductionEveryone faces storms in their life. Sometimes these storms are life-altering, sometimes they seem impossible to overcome. Death, disease, marriage problems, financial problems, loss of income, disappointment, ...read more
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Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
Where Are The Privates?
Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Apr 12, 2021
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The glitter of the "General's" stars are blinding others from seeing their place in the kingdom.
In this generation everyone wants to be a general in God’s army. Prophecies abound that tell people they will be rich and finance the Kingdom. They will have a worldwide dynamic ministry. They will win thousands to the Lord and so on. No one seems to get a prophetic mission to be a good ...read more
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Denomination: Baptist
Oh Boy! It's That Sermon Series
Contributed by Troy Borst on Feb 4, 2016
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The key word today is “submission.” There, I said it. I started my sermon out by using a dirty word. Some of you might think it is a dirty word anyway. Let’s read the passage from Scripture that also uses the dirty word of the day.
OH BOY, IT’S THAT SERMON1 PETER 3:1-7INTRODUCTION… Sermoncentral.com illustration contributed by Rob MortonThere were three guys talking in the pub. Two of them are talking about the amount of control they have over their wives, while the third remained quiet. After a while one of ...read more
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Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
The Practice Of Affirmation
Contributed by Bruce Ferris on Aug 26, 2006
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The Practice of Affirmation in three easy steps.
The Practice of Affirmation (1 Thessalonians 1:2-10)“A young man showed up a little early for his date. When his girlfriend answered the door, her hair was teased in a hundred different directions. To take the awkwardness out of the situation, she asked, “What do you think of my hair?” The ...read more
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Denomination: Baptist
Are People Born Gay?
Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Jul 6, 2023
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The purpose of this message is not to put down or stand in judgment of any particular lifestyle but to open our minds to just how dangerous sexual sins can be and expose them for what they are including what is lurking behind p*rnography and sexual practices.
SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES(John 3:16) " For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him, should not perish but have everlasting life."(Galatians 5:19-21) NIV (19) ...read more
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Denomination: Pentecostal
Secrets For A Loving Happy Long Lasting Marriage
Contributed by Sylvester Fergusson on Jul 17, 2007
Every one wants a happy marriage, no one marrys to divorce so what’s the secret?
Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus so how can the two ever live together? There is no couple having completed their marriage vows that do not desire to have a loving, happy, long lasting marriage. The question is what happens to cause this dream to become a nightmare. Too often after the ...read more
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Denomination: Adventist
What Do Calls Look Like? Series
Contributed by Paul Basehore on Aug 19, 2015
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Your professional calling is how you make a living for yourself; your spiritual calling is how you make a life for another
Calling -- What Do Calls Look Like?Last week we discussed the call of the world versus the call of our Savior. We described the differences between the two and why it’s better to answer the call of our Savior. However, it’s difficult to do that if you don’t know what that call ...read more
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Denomination: Assembly Of God
History Of Salvation Series
Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Aug 21, 2015
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Salvation history is the story of how God worked in history to redeem us from sin.
History Of Salvation Text: Acts 13:13-31 Introduction1.I've always been fascinated with history. In fact when our children were growing up they weren't sure what century they were from because we spent so much time at museums and living history events, especially Civil War reenactments. In ...read more
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Denomination: Methodist
Praying The Beatitudes Series
Contributed by Richard Tow on May 27, 2023
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To conclude this study of the Beatitudes, the text in Matthew 5:3-10 is used as a TEMPLATE for prayer. Praying Scripture is a powerful way to apply truths to our own lives and reinforce our understanding of the passage.
PRAYING SCRIPTURETo complete our study of the Beatitudes, we will now use this portion of Scripture as a template for prayer. Learning to pray Scripture will strengthen your prayer life significantly.Some of you may have already learned to use the Lord’s Prayer in this way. That is the most ...read more
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Denomination: Charismatic
The Trusting Heart
Contributed by Sylvester Fergusson on Apr 1, 2023
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The ability to trust someone is not born overnight. It is an entity that develops in the bosom of a relationship.
THE TRUSTING HEARTThe webster’s dictionary describes trust as “confidence in a person or thing because of the qualities one perceives or seems to perceive in him or it.” This ability to trust someone is not born overnight. It is an entity that develops in the bosom of a relationship. Sometimes ...read more
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Denomination: Adventist
Why Doesn’t God Answer Our Prayers?
Contributed by Peter Pilt on Apr 24, 2019
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I would propose up front that God does answer our prayers more often than we like to think....Why?
I was asked recently, Why doesn’t God answer my prayers? Here is my answer.I would propose up front that God does answer our prayers more often than we like to think, its just that we aren’t getting the answers we want. God can answer with a No, but we wanted a Yes and so we keep praying, looking ...read more
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Denomination: Assembly Of God
The Providence Of God Series
Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Jul 26, 2017
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Are there really “coincidences” in Christians’ lives? The answer is no. This sermon presents a biblical view of the amazingly serendipitous things that happen in the lives of believers, with some examples of God's amazing providence.
The Providence of GodSeries: ActsChuck SlighJuly 23, 2017TEXT: Acts 18:1-6 – “After these things Paul departed from Athens, and came to Corinth; 2 And found a certain Jew named Aquila, born in Pontus, lately come from Italy, with his wife Priscilla; (because that Claudius had commanded all ...read more
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Denomination: Baptist
Appreciating Your Pastoral Leadership
Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Aug 17, 2020
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Paul exhorts his readers concerning their relationship with their elders.
As I considered speaking from the following passage of Scripture, I initially felt a little uncomfortable because I was exhorting and admonishing God’s people in an area in which I was personally involved. It is similar to a single mom who has to teach a child that giving a present to his mother ...read more
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Denomination: Independent/Bible
