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Estuary Elim Sermons
Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jan 6, 2010 (message contributor)
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1. God Has Plans For You
Contributed on Jan 6, 2010
Looking forward to the coming year knowing that God has promised He has a perfect plan for each one of us. It may not be the plan we expect but it will always be the best plan.
Well we have reached the final Sunday of 2009, for some 2009 has been a time of great blessing, for others a time of trial. For some 2009 has been a time of joy, for others a time of sadness. We have rejoiced in baptism, rejoiced as people have started worshiping with us or joined the ...read more
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2. Are You Growing?
Contributed on Nov 4, 2010
It is important that we learn the truth and live the truth.
07 03 2010 Rayleigh AM Are you growing in Grace? At one point during a school cricket match, the teacher said to one of his young players, “Do you understand what cooperation is? What a team is?” The little boy nodded in the affirmative. “Do you understand that what ...read more
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3. Consider The Word Of God
Contributed on Nov 4, 2010
The Bible: It’s salvation to the sinner, sanctification to the saint, sufficient to the suffering, satisfying to the scholar.
THE BIBLE IS THE WORD OF GOD 2 Peter 1:16-21 2 Tim 3:14-4:4 A few years ago the major division between professing Christians was over choice of denomination or doctrine. Do you know what the major division between professing Christians is today? The division is between those who believe the ...read more
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4. Baptism Service Defining Moments And Choices.
Contributed on Dec 11, 2012
Baptism Message preached at a baptismal service for 3 church members in September 2012.
BAPTISM SERVICE Defining Moments and Choices. Each of us has a story of our life. A story made up of events and circumstances, moments and choices. A story that contains good days and not so good days. ____ story is different from _____ and ____. Your story is different from mine, and ...read more
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5. Palm Sunday - The Beginning Of The End Or The Start Of Something New?
Contributed on Oct 15, 2013
Jesus wept as he rode into Jerusalem, wept for his beloved city, as it says in Luke’s gospel, for he knew the dreams of this day would turn into the reality of pain, death, and suffering.
Palm Sunday is when we remember Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem. Can you imagine what it must have been like on that day almost 2000 years ago? Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem, may have seemed to those who were there to be the high point of his ministry. All of those ...read more
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6. Communion Service Outline: How Often Do We Forget What Christ Did For Us?
Contributed on Oct 15, 2013
We all forget things but How could we ever forget Jesus Christ? How often do we forget what Christ did for us?
COMMUNION OUTLINE Are you forgetful? There are probably many things in my life that I have forgotten. I would tell you about them – but then – I just don’t remember them. I could probably tell you what I had for dinner last night, but last weeks menu has already gone ...read more
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7. Carols By Candlelight Christmas Service
Contributed on Aug 14, 2014
A service outline with readings and suggested songs for a Carols by Candlelight Christmas Service
CAROLS BY CANDLELIGHT SERVICE PLAN, READINGS AND COMMENTS A warm Welcome to our Carols by Candlelight Service. We are glad you are with us and pray that you will enjoy being here tonight. A quick safety announcement before we begin: If the candles set the church on fire - fire exits are to ...read more
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8. Five Truths About Christmas
Contributed on Aug 14, 2014
Life - real Life can be hard, but in the scale of eternity it is only for a moment and maybe if we spent more time seeking God’s guidance, if we spent more time trusting Him.
It’s the 2nd Sunday of Advent - it’s just 17 days to Christmas Day. So let me ask you: Are you ready for Christmas? “Are you ready for Christmas?” .... What question am I really asking you this morning.. When I ask are you ready for Christmas? Do you think ...read more
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9. A Real Encounter With God Leads To Real Change
Contributed on Jan 13, 2010
Somewhere within each of us there is a deep desire to experience an encounter with God. A real encounter with God should produce more than just emotion it should result in change. You can not encounter God and remain the same.
Even though it is cold outside there is a real warmth of the Spirit in here tonight. So tonight is Encounter Night and I am assuming that you are here tonight because you want to Encounter the living God. Somewhere within each of us there is a deep desire to experience an encounter with God. ...read more
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10. Maundy Thursday Communion Message: Sitting With The Enemy
Contributed on Mar 30, 2010
There is an important lesson we need to learn. You can’t sit with the enemy, and warm yourself by the enemies fire, and not be burned !
MAUNDY THURSDAY Maundy Thursday is the name given to the day on which Jesus celebrated the Passover with His disciples, known as the Last Supper. The word “Maundy” is derived from the Latin word for “command.” The “Maundy” in Maundy Thursday refers to the ...read more
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11. The Storms In Our Lives
Contributed on Nov 4, 2010
Why would God allow bad things in our lives? So we can develop a strong faith; one which could actually save our eternal lives during a stronger storm later
LUKE 8:22-25 ‘One day, Jesus and His disciples got into a boat, and He told them, ‘Let’s cross the lake.’ They started out, and while they were sailing across, Jesus went to sleep. Suddenly a violent windstorm struck the lake, and the boat started taking on water and began to sink. They were in ...read more
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12. A Life Of Faith
Contributed on Nov 4, 2010
Do you face the future with your heart filled with fear, or do you face the future with your heart filled with faith in the goodness of God?
A Life of Faith Hebrews 11:1 – 6 1Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see. 2This is what the ancients were commended for. 3By faith we understand that the universe was formed at God’s command, so that what is seen was not made out ...read more
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13. What Does It Mean To Have God With Us?
Contributed on Nov 4, 2010
God has come not just to put His hand on us, not just to say ’Well done’ and give us a pat on the back and push us forward - but He has come to stay, He has come to dwell, He has come to reside with us!
Immanuel - God with us Isaiah 7:10-14 10 Again the LORD spoke to Ahaz, 11 “Ask the LORD your God for a sign, whether in the deepest depths or in the highest heights.” 12 But Ahaz said, “I will not ask; I will not put the LORD to the test.” 13 Then Isaiah said, “Hear now, you house of David! Is ...read more
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14. Communication Or Miscommunication
Contributed on Nov 4, 2010
For thousands of years God has kept trying to communicate His love The sad thing is that many people do not understand the concept of His love, because we do not let Him get through to us.
2010 02 21 Ashingdon PM Communication Hebrews 1:1-4 Have you ever miscommunicated your thoughts when trying to tell them to someone? Most of us have, and then the following confusion can be very irritating, if not dangerous. Sometimes, miscommunication can be very ...read more
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15. Do You Want To Please Jesus More Than Please Yourself?
Contributed on Nov 4, 2010
Live your live according to the principles Jesus set forth in His life. Not because you are following rules, but because you want to please Him.
05 03 2010 ASHINGDON TIME TO CHANGE No matter where you are in your walk with Christ, you did not just suddenly appear there. No, you started as we all start; becoming aware of a need inside your heart that you probably could not explain. Then, you became aware of Jesus Christ, the ...read more
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16. Psalm 91 - A Conditional Promise?
Contributed on Nov 17, 2009
No conflicts or predicaments should crush us, as long as we can draw close to God. We have no idea how long the onslaught of trouble might last or how deep the troubled waters may get, but they will pass and we will have ultimate deliverance.
Psalm 91:1-16 Everyone has favourite verses or chapters of the Bible. Words of promise, words of encouragement, others speak to us about God’s love and mercy towards us. Life is filled with problems, some small and some great and Psalm 91 has been and continues to be a source of strength, hope, ...read more
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17. What Does It Mean To Encounter God?
Contributed on Nov 4, 2010
Having an encounter with God, is more than a distant admiration or an emotional 5 minutes sometime in your life. An Encounter with the living God, a true encounter with our Savior! An encounter with Jesus should not just excite us; It should change us.
Even though it is cold outside there is a real warmth of the Spirit in here tonight. Tonight is Encounter Night and the format is a little different to other evening services. At the end of the service you have four options, The first option is the option for you to remain here, sit quietly, ...read more
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18. Joy - Sermon Outline For Teen Talk
Contributed on Aug 14, 2014
A short outline for a talk on the topic of Joy for a teenage service
Can anyone tell me what joy is? In life we have good days and bad days. We can have happy days and sad days. Joy is very different from happiness. As Christians the Holy Spirit works inside us and He can fill us with joy. Even if we feel sad, we can choose to have joy and praise God, ...read more
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19. A Betrayal Of Words
Contributed on Nov 4, 2010
The way we speak and what we say reveals a great deal about our Christian character or lack of Christian character. The tongue is the most powerful influence in the church and it is able to build people up or tear them down.
This evening I want us to look at four words spoken to peter in Matthew 26:73 “your speech betrays you.” Let me put these words into context for you: The flames cast eerie shadows over the mixed group crowding in for warmth. The talk was of the man from Galilee who had been arrested by the ...read more
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20. Remembering Christ
Contributed on Nov 4, 2010
Galatians Chapter 5 verse 1 says this: “it is for freedom that Christ has set us free”
Do you like your freedom? We live in a country that allows a lot of freedom. Freedom of speech Freedom of religion, freedom to vote or not vote, freedom to choose to eat or not eat genetically modified food, freedom to choose the shop you buy you clothes in On Remembrance Sunday we ...read more
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21. Resurrection Impact: Peter & Thomas The Result Of The Empty Tomb
Contributed on Apr 16, 2010
Easter is not about celebrating Jesus crucifixion it’s about celebrating Jesus resurrection, our focus is not death it’s life. This sermon looks at the effect of the resurrection on Peter & Thomas and us.
I want to take us on a journey back in time Back to Easter Sunday. Not last week, I want to take us back a couple of thousand years. I want you to imagine it’s very early on the first Easter Sunday Morning. Can you imagine Jesus followers waking up and remembering what had ...read more
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22. Kids Talk On Heroes Of The Faith
Contributed on Aug 13, 2014
A mini-sermon outline for use as a kids talk on aspiring to be a Hero of Faith
Do you have a favourite hero or superhero? Most kids love superheroes - many adults do too! In the comics and in the movies, Superheroes often have special abilities, they can do things that are impossible for normal people to do, some can fly, some have incredible strength, some can turn ...read more
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23. Are You Running The Race?
Contributed on Nov 4, 2010
Are you weary and thinking about quitting? Stay in! Are you thinking about taking a detour? Keep going straight ahead! Have you dropped out of the race? Get back in—it’s not too late! For your own sake, and for the sake of those who will come afte
Southend AM 11 07 2010 Two British gas employees were out reading meters one day when they started talking about how good a physical condition they were in. One of them bragged that he when he was at school he was the fastest runner and always won competitions and races the other one ...read more
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24. What Is The Harvest You Are Waiting For?
Contributed on Oct 27, 2015
What is the harvest you are waiting for? What is the Harvest that you want to celebrate?
Why do Christians celebrate Harvest? The simple answer is, it is an opportunity for us to thank God for everything He has blessed us with. In Old Testament times there were three major festivals where the Jewish people took the opportunity to thank God for blessing them. The first festival ...read more
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25. What Do You Really Want God To Do?
Contributed on Apr 30, 2010
Often we pray for God to act, but what do we really want God to do? Do we pretend to want change when really we want to stay as we are? A challenging message at one of our special healing services.
A man was driving along a road one day when he saw a three-legged chicken. He was amazed enough to drive along side it for a while, and as he was driving, he noticed the chicken was running at 20 mph. “WOW Pretty fast chicken,” he thought, “I wonder just how fast it can run.” So he sped up, and ...read more
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26. It Is Finished - Communion Service
Contributed on Aug 8, 2012
Jesus said only I can lay my life down and take it up! Jesus did it all! That’s why when He was on the cross He said, IT IS FINISHED! No other sacrifices were required, no more animals, no more blood, no dark cloud of guilt hanging over us because of our
I want us to think for a few moments about the last meal Jesus had with His disciples. We call it the Last Supper and Jesus and His disciples were celebrating the Feast of the Passover together. Jesus picks up a cup of wine and in: Luke 22:20 it says In the same way, after the supper he ...read more
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27. What Can We Learn From Mary & Martha (Part 1)
Contributed on Apr 30, 2010
I have heard some preachers say we should always be like Mary and less busy than Martha. And I have heard other preachers say we should be more like Martha; always being productive with no idleness in our lives. I believe the Lord wants us to be like Mary
RAYLEIGH AM 17 01 2010 FOCUS What if your car only started once out of every two or three tries, would you consider it to be a good car? What if the postman only came to your house a couple times a week, would you consider him to be reliable? What if the electricity only worked ...read more
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28. What Can We Learn From Mary & Martha (Part 2)
Contributed on Apr 30, 2010
Duty and devotion are both necessary but there must be a balance. A balance where neither one would hinder us from exhibiting the other.
Last time we were together we looked at the famous story of Mary and Martha. We concluded that the Lord wants us to be like Mary in our worship, and like Martha in our work. Duty and devotion are both necessary but there must be a balance. A balance where neither one would hinder us ...read more
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29. Wherever There Is Darkness We Should Provide The Light
Contributed on Oct 30, 2008
Halloween is full of darkness so we must provide light through worshiping Christ.
The Truth Behind Halloween Tonight we have some decisions to make. We have some decisions to make concerning Halloween. Is Halloween harmless or harmful? What is it actually a celebration of? What is wrong with letting children dress up like a ghost, or Dracula, or witches to go ...read more
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30. Elijah And The Woman With Sticks (A Mothering Sunday Sermon)
Contributed on Apr 2, 2014
God will always find a way to speak to us. Sometimes it's a verse of scripture. Sometimes it’s a song. Sometimes it’s His voice we hear. Sometimes He will use a person. For this woman, God brings the prophet Elijah into her life.
Today is Mothering Sunday and in many places around the world the focus will be on mothers. I think it is fair to say that simply having children does not make a woman a mother. Abraham Lincoln said: No one is poor who has a godly mother Napoleon said, “The future destiny of a child is the work of ...read more