Sermon Central
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Getting Into Shape
Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Apr 16, 2015 (message contributor)
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1. When Belief Is Hard
Contributed on Apr 16, 2015
Sometimes belief is just plain hard - just ask Thomas (a 1st person sermon)
“Getting Into Shape: When Belief Is Hard” John 20:19-31 I’m grateful you’re here today. Some of you are here because you want to hear what I have to say – you’re curious; some of you are here to check out what I have to say – you’re suspicious. ...read more
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2. When The Going Is Tough
Contributed on Apr 21, 2015
A first-person sermon of Joseph his life story and learnings with his brothers.
“Getting Into Shape: When the Going Gets Tough” Gen. 45:1-8 & 50:15-26 Oh my dear brothers. As much as I have trusted God throughout these years, I admit I never envisioned such a glorious reunion, let alone being together to bury our father. It’s been so long since ...read more
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3. When You Don't Know Where You're Headed
Contributed on Apr 28, 2015
In a first person format, Abraham, near death, reflects upon his life.
“Getting Into Shape: When You Don’t Know Where You’re Headed” Gen. 12:1-9; 15:1-6; 25:1-11 Oh my dear ones – I’m an old man, full of years and richly blessed. The time of my departure may be near. As I lay here I’ve been thinking about my pilgrimage ...read more
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4. When You Lose Control
Contributed on May 14, 2015
A first person message in which explains why he preaches Christ crucified.
“Getting Into Shape: When You Lose Control” Acts 9:1-19; 1 Cor. 2:1-5 & 9:15-18; 2 Cor. 5:13-15 Greetings in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. I’m glad for the opportunity to preach to you about Jesus. Some of you are here because you’re curious, some because ...read more
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5. When Faith Doesn't Make Sense
Contributed on May 14, 2015
A first sermon message in which Elijah is transported to a modern day congregation to share how God shaped him.
“Getting Into Shape: When Faith Doesn’t make Sense” 1 Kings 17:1-16 Good morning. I suppose I should tell you a little about myself. Oddly, in the Scriptures I have no introduction – I just all of a sudden appear in what you know as 1 Kings 17. My name is Elijah – ...read more
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6. When Lilfe Sucks
Contributed on May 19, 2015
Let's face it - sometimes life just plain sucks. It is, as little Annie sang, a hard knock life.
“Getting Into Shape: When Life Sucks” Job 1:1-2:10; 38:1-3; 42:1-5 Let’s face it – sometimes life just plain sucks; it draws all the energy and strength out of us as we work hard at just trying to survive. Little Annie was right: “It’s a hard knock ...read more
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7. When You Feel Powerless
Contributed on May 26, 2015
When you feel powerless, remember the Holy Spirit and get ready for a power surge.
“Getting Into Shape: When you Feel Powerless” Acts 2:1-21 & 4:23-31 When have you felt powerless? When the doctor said “There’s nothing more we can do?” When the boss said, “We have no choice but to let you go?” When the Counselor stated, “I ...read more