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    “old News Is Still News – Nothing’s Changed!” Series

    Contributed by Douglas Sherwood on Oct 10, 2015
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    -Simeon prophesied about the impact of Christ on the world . . . it WAS TRUE THEN, and it is TRUE NOW! NOTHING HAS CHANGED!

    To open this sermon I used 3 current examples of what is flying in the face of Christianity in our nation, in our culture, and in our society. LUKE 2:25-35 25 And there was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon; and this man was righteous and devout, looking for the consolation of Israel; and ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    “a Life Not By Chance!” - 10th Anniversary Sunday At Ccc Series

    Contributed by Douglas Sherwood on Oct 10, 2015
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    Before John the Baptist was born God had a plan . . . . We read about it, and believe it to be true, yet are we willing to believe God could have a plan for us as well?

    Coastal Community Church is now 10 years old. That is amazing, and amazing to see what God has done over the last 10 years! Nearly 100 people over this same period that have made professions of faith! Including two last night! As you saw in the slide presentation, and as I was reminded just how ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    “the Fear That Grips!” Series

    Contributed by Douglas Sherwood on Oct 10, 2015
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    APPLICATION: We need to SERVE the Lord like we have ALREADY BEEN DELIVERED! SERVING the Lord at the very ESSENCE of our BEING!

    Two gas company service men, a senior training Supervisor and a young trainee were out checking meters and parked their truck at the end of the alley and worked there way to the other end. At the last house a woman looking out her kitchen window watched the two men as they checked her gas meter. ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    “a Life-Changing Vessel Of God!” Series

    Contributed by Douglas Sherwood on Oct 10, 2015
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    The resolve we need when it comes to those around us, that we have the God-given chance to be the vessel from which God will change their lives! So determined, that when everyone else has given up, we keep digging, we keep teaching, we keep walking . . .

    “A Life-Changing Vessel of God!” Luke 1:58-66 Douglas – Gaelic origin . . . from the black stream, ranked 598th in popularity in the US today . . . but was ranked 30th in 1959 when I was born Deborah – Hebrew origin . . . Bee . . . most famously used in the Bible, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    “living In An Up-Side-Down World!” Series

    Contributed by Douglas Sherwood on Oct 10, 2015
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    When we find God we discover the order of things; what is important, and what is not. What the world calls normal is UP-SIDE-DOWN in the Christian’s LIFE! As we examine our lives, we need to ask ourselves, “Do I feel OUT of PLACE in this world?

    N. T. Wright tells the story of trying to prepare for a hiking and camping trip. He went to an outfitter who took him around the store showing him everything he would need. The salesman recommended a good sleeping bag and a durable tent. He sold him a very good pair of hiking shoes. He convinced ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    “the Paradox Of Blessedness!” Series

    Contributed by Douglas Sherwood on Oct 10, 2015
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    Though salvation is free, when you accept Jesus as Lord, God does not promise the road will be easy. What He does promise is that He will not give us more than we can bear, and that He will be with us always!

    What does it cost? That is a question we often ask when purchasing something. We way what the perceived value is, and what the asking price is, and if we think it’s a good enough deal, we take our hard-earned money, and we purchase it. Sometimes we buy cheap and we get cheap . . . Ever ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    I'm Speechless! Series

    Contributed by Douglas Sherwood on Oct 10, 2015
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    PRAY BELIEVING! God will answer our PRAYER, in His TIME, His WILL, His WAY. LIVE in such a way that you know HOW to PRAY, and then PRAY BELIEVING!

    1. Zacharias was from the lineage of AARON, which meant he was automatically of the priestly order. (vs. 5-10) a. There were so many with the same lineage in that day that they were divided up into 24 sections. b. Each section had approximately 1,000 priests, who shared the duty two weeks a ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    "What's In It For Me?" Series

    Contributed by Douglas Sherwood on Mar 27, 2008
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    In as plain a language as I can want to tell you what this whole Christ Event . . . Life . . . Death . . . and Resurrection . . . is all about . . . I want to help you answer the question: “What’s In It For Me?”

    **Several of the Illustrations in this sermon came from an illustration search on Sermon Central. INTRODUCTION: A Sunday School teacher asked her class on the Sunday before Easter if they knew what happened on Easter and why it was so important. One little girl spoke up saying: "Easter is when the ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Malachi's Mirror (Part One)

    Contributed by Douglas Sherwood on Aug 9, 2003
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    As we look into the face of God, we see His holiness and our sin. Thank God He is at work in us to transform us into His image from glory to glory.

    Cape Fear Alliance Church Sunday Morning, August 30, 2003 (AM) Malachi’s Mirror! (Part One) Malachi 1 OPENING ILLUSTRATION: A mirror is a very revealing thing. It generally shows whatever is in front of it . . . warts and all. -It can tell you when you’re having a bad hair day, or when ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene