Addicted
Contributed by Ryan Yandris on Jan 8, 2009
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Get addicted to the cause!
INTRO: My testimony1.Moved out at the age of 16, dropped out of high school2.Alcohol, drugs/pcp, parties, Mexico, guns, girls, football, mosh pits3.Many of my friends are either dead or severely messed up.I WAS ADDICTED TO PARTYING1.Revival with visiting evangelistI BECAME ADDICTED TO ...read more
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Denomination: Pentecostal
Do Not Be Ignorant About The Past
Contributed by Timm Meyer on Apr 17, 2009
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Lent 3(C) - Do not be ignorant about the past: We learn that God’s examples warn us and God’s strength saves us.
DO NOT BE IGNORANT ABOUT THE PAST (Outline)March 15, 2009 -- LENT 3 -- 1 Corinthians 10:1-13INTRO: Today’s text opens with the words: “I do not want you to be ignorant…” These are fighting words for most people. Ignorant is a polite word for stupid. Paul is saying that he does not ...read more
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Denomination: Lutheran
Lesson 11: Be Wary Of Addiction Series
Contributed by Tom Fuller on Nov 28, 2010
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Is there something in your life that if it was taken away your life could not go on? Is there something you just can't stop doing? You may be addicted. In fact, even many Christians are addicted to something they are not even aware of - the flesh. How to
What's your addiction? I know that's a pretty strong statement but I want us to think about that. Put another way, what controls you? What can you not do without? What, if taken away, would mean your life was over? You might say "I'm not addicted to anything!" If that's true, then halleluiah. But ...read more
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Denomination: Calvary Chapel
What A Fellowship! Series
Contributed by Dr. David Hallum on Sep 11, 2019
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The eternal Word, the Son of God, desires fellowship with believers!
Introduction: Words That Matter Tim Gustafson is the Editor of Our Daily Bread and shares his story: Early in my days of working as an editor for Our Daily Bread, I selected the cover verse for each month’s devotional. After a while, I began to wonder if it made a difference. Not long after ...read more
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Denomination: Baptist
Enduring Gratitude
Contributed by Mark Opperman on Sep 30, 2015
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Giving thanks to God must become the ongoing lifestyle of a Christ follower. Giving thanks is a major part of worship. It is a command with many rewards promised to those who have a heart to worship the only true God!
Enduring Gratitude1 Thessalonians 5:18 Give thanks in all circ*mstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus.Intro: We speak of the Thanksgiving season, but as our text indicates, it must become the ongoing lifestyle of a Christ follower. Giving thanks is a major part of worship. If ...read more
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Denomination: Assembly Of God
Crowns Anyone!
Contributed by Howard Strickland on Sep 4, 2016
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I want you to remember that part of that exciting anticipation is His promise to reward His servants for a job well done. Tonight, I want you to see that Scripture not only supports the idea of eternal rewards, it spells out the specifics.
Crowns Anyone! 1 Corinthians 3:10-14NASBBob Carlyle, who sang Butterfly Kisses a few years back, also sang these words in the song Heaven: “Sometimes this tired old world starts bringing my heart down, but you gotta bear the cross if you want to wear the crown.” To have ...read more
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Denomination: Church Of God
Is It Really Legalism?
Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Mar 31, 2017
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In many modern churches, legalism is no more than acknowledging that the Lord has given to His Church a body of legislation that He expects to be taught and obeyed.
During my decades of Christian ministry, the terms “legalism” and “legalist” have progressively been bandied-about within modern churches and their preachers/pastors. These terms have, primarily, been used to describe and condemn those Christians and churches that believe that there is more to ...read more
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Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
Give Faithfully Series
Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Feb 17, 2016
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God is the owner and we are the managers.
“Now, a person who is put in charge as a manager must be faithful.” - 1 Corinthians 4:2 (NLT)In an article in Relevant magazine, writer Mike Holmes shares the following statistics about giving in the American church:Only 10-25% a normal congregation practice tithing.The average ...read more
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Denomination: Baptist
"Taming The Beast Of Uncontrollable Self”
Contributed by Bubot Parago on Nov 3, 2018
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Now.... Start Aiming that Chair. It's not that the lion is afraid of the chair -- it's that the lion is confused by the chair
INTRODUCTION:Of all the things we have to govern in this life, self is often our greatest challenge! Self-control is listed last as the capstone in the nine fruits of the HolySpirit, since it takes a lot of self-control to exercise the other eight virtues! It takes a lot of self-control just to ...read more
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Denomination: Pentecostal
"god Is Faithful Who Called You..."
Contributed by Timm Meyer on Jan 25, 2023
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God who is faithful called you by grace. Our faithful God also called you into Christ.
“GOD IS FAITHFUL, WHO CALLED YOU…” (Outline)January 15, 2023 – Epiphany 2 – 1 CORINTHIANS 1:1-9INTRO: “God is faithful…” Powerful words in our text this morning. Our encouraging theme today. Especially when we consider God’s faithfulness and ours. We are not always faithful. At times we are ...read more
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Denomination: Lutheran
As Unto The Lord
Contributed by Doug Houck on Dec 20, 2020
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Jesus dignified work. Work is part of God's plan to bless us, bring us joy, and glorify God.
IntroductionEveryone knows that Jesus was a carpenter. But where in the Bible does it say that? Mark 6:1-3 Is this not the carpenter? Not a priest. Not a merchant. Didn’t study at the university. Not a professional, like a lawyer or doctor. Not in government. A craftsman, he had ...read more
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Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist
Training Our Tongues To Work God's Way Series
Contributed by Rick Crandall on Mar 26, 2014
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1. Establish credibility with an honest tongue (vs. 25).2. Eliminate the trash (vs. 29, 31).3. Start encouraging other people (vs. 29).4. Emphasize God's grace at work in our lives (vs. 29).5. Examine the source of our speech (vs. 32).
Training Our Tongues to Work God's WayEphesians 4:25-32Sermon by Rick CrandallSeries: The Book of EphesiansGrayson Baptist Church - March 16, 2014(Revised May 15, 2024)BACKGROUND:*In Ephesians 4:1, Paul opened this chapter by writing, "I, therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, ...read more
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Denomination: Baptist
Salvation's Confirmation
Contributed by Colin Coombs on Oct 12, 2005
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The example of the Thessalonian Christians in Separation; Occupation; & Expectation
SALVATION’S CONFIRMATIONI Thessalonians 1:8 - 10.8 The Lord’s message rang out from you not only in Macedonia and Achaia--your faith in God has become known everywhere. Therefore we do not need to say anything about it, 9 for they themselves report what kind of reception you gave us. They tell ...read more
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Denomination: Independent/Bible
Exhortation To Pastors
Contributed by Billy Kryger on Jun 22, 2004
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A message for Pastors.
INTRODUCTION (Verse 1):1. “…who am also an elder…”a. Not: Pope, Denominational Head, President of Convention, etc.b. “I know what you’re going through; I’ve been there!”2. “…and a witness of the sufferings of Christ…”a. Peter spent 3 ½ years with Christ.b. One of the three “favorites”.3. ...read more
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Denomination: Baptist
We Preach Christ Crucified
Contributed by Jonathan Campbell on May 27, 2008
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The battle-cry of the early church.
1. PLURALITY"We".Notice that Paul didn’t say "I preach Christ crucified" but "We preach Christ crucified". He wasn’t the only one who preached the gospel. There were other faithful men like Silas, Luke, Timothy, Barnabas and Mark. Thank God for the many who are still preaching the true gospel ...read more
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