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    Hollow Day, Holiday, Or Holy Day?

    Contributed by Bob Gillchrest on Dec 10, 2012
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    WHile much of the world awaits the arrival of Christmas as a Holy Day, those who deny its real significance seem bent on insisting that it is just another holiday.

    Hollow Day, Holiday, or Holy Day? “But the angel said to them, ‘Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. Today in the town of Bethlehem a Savior has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord.’” (Luke 2:10-11) If you’ve ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Challenges To Face In 2011

    Contributed by Bob Gillchrest on Jan 28, 2011
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    Five areas that believers will be challenged by in 2011

    As we begin another new year, what are you looking forward to? Every sports team, at the beginning of a new season, looks optimistically to the possibility of winning the championship. The media talks to the general manager, who has been trading players for players, buying some, selling some, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Grace Is Superior Series

    Contributed by Bob Gillchrest on Jan 28, 2011
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    Paul is frustrated by the Galatians and asks five pointed questions about their salvation.

    Everyone gets frustrated at one time or another. When was the last time you were frustrated? I get frustrated with those non-human telephone answering machines. Do you? I really get frustrated with Cox cable’s answering service. I would always rather speak to a human being than a machine - ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Grace Is About Controversy Series

    Contributed by Bob Gillchrest on Jan 28, 2011
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    Paul discovers that Peter has done an about face and is behaving hypocritically.

    We’re all so perfect that we never get into arguments with anyone - aren’t we? You never had a fight with your spouse? You’ve never had a blow-up with any of your children? You’ve never disagreed with your boss or supervisor? Everything has always been perfect - you’ve ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Grace Is About Ministry Series

    Contributed by Bob Gillchrest on Jan 28, 2011
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    Paul and Barnabas face first century bullying.

    If you’ve been paying any attention to the media reports lately, you’ve probably noticed how much attention bullying, especially in schools, has been getting the headlines. I think there has always been bullying in school, though I agree, it’s not something that should be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Grace Is About Transformation

    Contributed by Bob Gillchrest on Jan 28, 2011
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    Saul the zealot becomes Paul the apostle

    What does the word ‘zeal’ mean to you? Do you picture some running around fanatically shouting and calling our attention to some-thing very important that needs our focus immediately? Do you have a picture in mind of Teddy Roosevelt and his Rough Riders charging up San Juan hill in Cuba ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Grace Is About Hope Series

    Contributed by Bob Gillchrest on Jan 28, 2011
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    For literally thousands of years, perhaps longer, Christians have faced attempts by those outside the faith, or those with little understanding of the Christian gospel, to make the grace of God only partially sufficient for salvation. As Paul and Barnabas began their first missionary journey to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Thinking Outside The Crib Series

    Contributed by Bob Gillchrest on Dec 29, 2008
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    Fourth in a series of sermons developed around and following the Magnificat (Luke 1)

    Thinking Outside the Crib Luke 2:4-7 INTRODUCTION: What was God thinking? Why did God choose the time and place He did for the birth of his son, the savior of the world? To quote Victor Hugo in Les Miserables, “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times.” What he said about eighteenth ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Downfall Of The Mighty Series

    Contributed by Bob Gillchrest on Dec 8, 2008
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    Third in a series based on the Magnificat of Mary

    The Downfall of the Mighty Luke 1:50-52 INTRODUCTION: Be truthful - you sometimes root for the underdog, don’t you? Whether it’s football, baseball, or basketball; whether it’s college ball or professional players, you root for the underdog, don’t you? I do too. Except maybe if it’s the home ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Praise Song Series

    Contributed by Bob Gillchrest on Dec 1, 2008
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    Second in a series of messages based on the Magnificat of Mary

    INTRODUCTION: Let me share with you some of famous firsts that have happened throughout history. Virginia Dare 1587 --- 1st child born in the American colonies, on August 18th, on what is now Roanoke Island, North Carolina. André-Jacques Garnerin 1797 --- 1st parachute jump. Dropped from about ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Servant Of The Lord Series

    Contributed by Bob Gillchrest on Dec 1, 2008
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    First in a series of messages based on the Magnificat of Mary.

    INTRODUCTION: A.J. Gordon was the great Baptist pastor of the Clarendon Church in Boston, Massachusetts. One day he met a young boy in front of the sanctuary carrying a rusty cage in which several birds fluttered nervously. Gordon inquired, "Son, where did you get those birds?" The boy replied, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why A Savior?

    Contributed by Bob Gillchrest on Dec 14, 2006
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    Why did God go to all this trouble just to provide a savior for mankind?

    “Why A Savior?” Luke 2:11 Introduction: I’ve tried to answer three questions in this series of messages about Christ and the celebration of his birth. First, why did he have to be born of a virgin? Why did his mother have to be a young teenage girl from Nazareth? And his father, a twenty-something ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why A Manger?

    Contributed by Bob Gillchrest on Dec 14, 2006
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    Narrative story of how Mary and Joseph came to Bethlehem and gave birth to Jesus

    “Why A Manger?” Luke 2:8-15 Introduction: The sun sits high over the dusty road. The air is quiet, except for the buzzing of insects and the occasional beating of sheep. A man carefully leads a donkey over rocky terrain, as his very pregnant wife, a girl of no older than sixteen, gently rubs her ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why A Virgin?

    Contributed by Bob Gillchrest on Dec 14, 2006
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    Answers the question about why God chose to have Jesus born of a virgin.

    “Why A Virgin?” Isaiah 7:14 Introduction: Christmas time is celebration time. Kurisumasu, omedeto gosaimasu! People around the world, many of whom have no grasp of Christianity, will be celebrating Christmas this year along with the rest of us. Hindus, Buddhists, Shintoists, Taoists - you name the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Help! My Church Isn't Growing

    Contributed by Bob Gillchrest on Jul 7, 2005
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    What does the Bible say about why a church isn’t growing and how it can be corrected.

    Help! My Church Isn’t Growing In many ways pastors and churches are judged by whether or not their church is growing. It becomes painful to admit to the brethren that we haven’t seen growth in a church we pastor - whether addition by baptism or transfer. What does the Bible have to say about ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist