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Gary Merillat
Contributing sermons since Jan 1, 2000
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Voices
Contributed on Apr 12, 2003
This sermon is a consideration of the voices in the Palm Sunday text of Luke 19
Voices Luke 19:28-48 Introduction Every day there are many voices trying to convince us about how to live our lives. Those voices do not always offer wise counsel. Illustration: Here are instructions on how to react to hungry pythons, as given to Peace Corpsmen serving in Brazil ...read more
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Going On A Little Further
Contributed on Mar 16, 2002
Using Jesus Gethsemane experience of "going on a little further" He is seen as going further in compassion, commitment and courage.
Going on a Little Further Matthew 26:39 Introduction Illustration: Gordon MacDonald said, “You can tell whether you are becoming a servant by how you act when people treat you like one.” How do you react when you are treated like a servant? I must confess that my reaction isn’t always a ...read more
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God's Guidelines For Graduates
Contributed on Jun 4, 2001
A sermon to graduates (any graduates) with three guidelines for success as faithful Christians. Message is appropriate for challenging any Christians. Based on II Timothy 1:7; Philippians 3:13-14; and Hebrews 12:1-3
Guidelines For Graduates II Timothy 1:7; Philippians 3:13-14; Hebrews 12:1-3 Introduction Illustration: Going down the highway a bumper sticker was observed that said, "I’m a Pearl Harbor survivor." The unique thing about this bumper sticker was that is was on the back of a Toyota truck. ...read more
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The Glorious Appearing Of Christ
Contributed on Oct 18, 2000
The past, present, and future activity of Christ on behalf of mankind. Good for use at Easter or on a study of the ministry of Christ.
Illustration: Dr. E. Stanley Jones, the famous missionary, wrote in his autobiography a story about a friend, who was called upon to conduct a funeral service. This friend wanted to do the funeral exactly as it should be, so he turned to the New Testament to see how Jesus conducted a funeral. What ...read more
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Going Down The Highway A Bumper Sticker Was ...
Contributed on Jun 4, 2001
Going down the highway a bumper sticker was observed that said, "I’m a Pearl Harbor survivor." The unique thing about this bumper sticker was that is was on the back of a Toyota truck. That driver ...read more
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A Young Girl Had To Pass Through A Bad ...
Contributed on Jun 4, 2001
A young girl had to pass through a bad neighborhood. As she went down a dark street she noticed a shadowy figure stalking her. She was gripped with fear, but to her relief the stalker did not attack. Later, she read of another young lady who was attacked that same night in that same place. The ...read more