The Battle For Success Series
Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 6, 2021
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Paul is convinced that failures can become successes. He knew this for he wasone of the most successful failures in history. One of the great themesof literature and the Bible is this theme of success out of failure.
In the 35 years following the Civil War 3 success writers toweredhigh above all others, and they became successful by writing aboutsuccess. All 3 were ordained men. One of them was Russell Conwellwho was the pastor of the Baptist Temple of Philadelphia. Hedelivered his famous lecture over ...read more
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The Motivation To Succeed Series
Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 6, 2021
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Paul is so negative here that we know their must be anotherparadox involved, for he is a positive thinker. We can only concludethat somehow a negative approach is sometimes the most positivemethod of influence.
Successful people almost always attribute their success, in largemeasure, to the influence and inspiration of some other person. HenryFord tells of how he was in a period of uncertainty about building hisgas engine. He was discouraged about it, and was letting the idea godead in him. It was ...read more
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The Foolishness Of Christmas Series
Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 8, 2021
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Let's look at the foolishness of Christmas and see just how wise it really is. The foolishness of God is very simply the foolishness of love. True love tends to be foolish for it takes risks.
A large number of life's greatest blessings start out as stupid, moronic foolishness in theeyes of many people. This was the case with Samuel Morse, a pastor's son and an artist wholeft his art for a new idea. He thought that a message could be sent by means of electricity. He labored ...read more
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2 Adams, 2 Gardens, 2 Outcomes
Contributed by John Gaston on Apr 15, 2021
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To save us, God had to send a second Adam, who would face the same temptations, but not fail in his obedience to God. Jesus did it. As a result, His descendants have power over sin, are made righteous, and have a glorious future ahead of them.
2 ADAMS, 2 GARDENS, 2 OUTCOMES1 Cor. 15:45-47INTRODUCTIONA. HUMOR: ONE STEP CLOSER TO... 1. I once read about a rabbi sitting next to an atheist on an airplane. Every few minutes, one of the rabbi’s children or grandchildren would inquire about his needs for food, drink, or comfort. The ...read more
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Denomination: Assembly Of God
Fallen Asleep
Contributed by Davon Huss on Apr 17, 2021
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Transforming effect on the living and on the dying (Material adapted from Alexander MacLaren at:https://biblehub.com/sermons/auth/maclaren/remaining_and_falling_asleep.htm)
HoHum:Orexin is a neuropeptide that regulates arousal, wakefulness and appetite. Studies are being done on what an increase or decrease in orexin will do to a person’s appetite and sleep. Focusing on sleep this morning (Stay with me, don’t go to sleep!). In one study, monkeys were deprived of ...read more
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Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
Becoming All Things
Contributed by Boomer Phillips on Apr 17, 2021
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This message looks at how Paul was able to reach others by becoming all things to all people "without compromising his faith." Written in 2020, it is applied to showing compassion about differing views of the Corona Virus.
In our message this week, we’re going to encounter something the apostle Paul said – something very interesting – that becomes the philosophy for his ministry, and that forms the basis for a number of chapters in the book of 1 Corinthians, including the chapters that we’re going to view today; and ...read more
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Denomination: Baptist
Don’t Ever Forget This (Easter Sunday 2020)
Contributed by John Williams Iii on Apr 18, 2021
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We have all had success and failures in life. Yet, without Jesus Christ as our Lord and Savior none of it will matter. What will our legacy be? What was the legacy of the disciples and their witness? What will others say about our faith in Jesus Christ?
DON’T EVER FORGET THISText: I Corinthians 15:1 -11 1 Corinthians 15:1-11 Now I would remind you, brothers and sisters, of the good news that I proclaimed to you, which you in turn received, in which also you stand, (2) through which also you are being saved, if you hold ...read more
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Denomination: United Methodist
Your Body Series
Contributed by Shawn Drake on Apr 18, 2021
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This series identifies areas in your life that need to be balanced. This is the 3rd sermon in the series, Balanced Living.
Series: Balanced Living [#3]YOUR BODY1 Corinthians 6:20Introduction: God wants you to be healthy. In the Garden of Eden, Adam and Eve were in perfect health. The Old Testament is full of rules and regulations about health. Jesus spent much of His ministry healing people.1 Corinthians 6:20 ...read more
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Denomination: Baptist
Week 3: This Is Love - New Creation Series
Contributed by Edward Hardee on Apr 20, 2021
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This is the week 3 message of This is Love. Explains how we are a New Creation.
Title: Week 3 This is Love – New CreationTheme: Show how the resurrection brings a new creation.Text: 1 Corinthians 15There are many “noted” people in history who has wrestled with this concept of death.1 Corinthians 15:12-20 Now if Christ is preached that He has been raised from the dead, ...read more
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Denomination: Church Of God
The Temple: The Dwelling Place Of The Holy
Contributed by Kristen Lowe on Apr 25, 2021
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Can we be caring Christians yet still take time out to deeply care for ourselves?
I had a talk with someone this week who said they don’t know why they are exhausted. I said, “When is the last time you got a massage, or took a day away for yourself, or simply said, “No?” This person looked at me with deep puzzlement. She didn’t understand how a person could be Christian and ...read more
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In Memoriam Series
Contributed by Michael Stark on Apr 29, 2021
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Is the Lord's Supper an act performed by rote, or do we worship the Lord through this act? The Meal is designed to actively bring to mind the sacrifice of our Saviour, bring us to the point of worship.
“I received from the Lord what I also delivered to you, that the Lord Jesus on the night when he was betrayed took bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it, and said, ‘This is my body which is for you. Do this in remembrance of me.’ In the same way also he took the cup, after supper, ...read more
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Denomination: Baptist
Boasting In The Cross
Contributed by Boomer Phillips on Apr 30, 2021
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By the resurrection Jesus overcame sin and death; but the cross is where He made atonement for sin. It was the cross in which Paul boasted, and the cross was central to his missions and preaching; therefore, it should be important to us.
In Galatians 6:14, the apostle Paul declared, “God forbid that I should boast except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world.” The resurrection is the power behind the Christian’s faith, for it was by the resurrection that Jesus overcame ...read more
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Denomination: Baptist
Do Not Be Misled Series
Contributed by Vini Charles on May 16, 2021
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Stop being with the people who've bad mindset, who're negative towards things, who try to discourage you, STOP. Because they'll spoil your character, your motivation, your strength, your peace, your dignity, your faith, your morals and obviously YOU.
Praise The Lord. Today you're here to read this sermon because Jesus wanted you to know this. I'm grateful that I got this opportunity to tell the verses from the Holy Bible. The very first verse is, 1 Corinthians 15:33 - Do not be deceived: "Bad company corrupts good ...read more
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Denomination: Methodist
A Race Run Well Series
Contributed by Andrew Dixon on May 23, 2021
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We are all running towards a goal and our reward is the crown of righteousness that the Lord has promised to all those who run and finish well. However, in order to attain this imperishable crown, we need to exercise self-control in every area of our life.
A race run wellThe Apostle Paul writing to the Church in Corinth admonishes them this way. He says to them in 1 Corinthians 9:24 -25,“Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one receives the prize? So run, that you may obtain it. Every athlete exercises self-control in all ...read more
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Denomination: Other
Sanctified Series
Contributed by Jerry Cosper on May 26, 2021
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As His children, we too are to be holy and set apart from the world around us. To be holy is to be sanctified, and the Christian life is a life growing in sanctification.
Some of you may have read the children’s book The Very Hungry Caterpillar. In the story, the caterpillar had a hunger that could never be satisfied. He was always hungry and always eating. But one day everything changed. He no longer crawled on the ground nor did he feel that intense ...read more
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Denomination: Baptist
