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    All Things In Common

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Mar 1, 2008
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    The pressures of persecution brought the early Church closer together and closer to God. If we allow the pressures of our life to be redeemed by God then they will draw us closer as well!

    All Things In Common, Acts 2:38-47 Introduction It happened at the noonday luncheon of the local Rotary. The dishes had been cleared away, and the meeting had been called to order. After the reception of new members and the introduction of visitors, the chairman asked who of those present ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    In Christ Alone

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Feb 18, 2008
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    The Scriptures are trustworthy. They are the truth and they declare to us that we do not have to work to earn mercy! Our hope rests in Christ alone!

    In Christ Alone, Romans 4:1-5, 13-17 Introduction I read the story of a 3-year-old little girl who used the word “salvation” in a conversation one day. Her mother was surprised to hear such a word come from such a little girl so she asked her daughter if she understood what the word meant. “I ...read more

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    When Temptation Comes

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Feb 8, 2008
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    Do not be surprised when temptation comes at times when you are growing in Christ and when it comes remember that you are a child of the King. Let us commit ourselves to allowing our Father’s words dwell in our hearts so that we might be prepared when tem

    When Temptation Comes, Matthew 4:1-11 Introduction Our family pet, Happy the Saint Bernard, really doesn’t eat as much food as one might think she would for such a large dog but just because she doesn’t eat as much food as one might think doesn’t mean she does not have good taste! Happy is not ...read more

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    Where Is Thier God

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Feb 5, 2008
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     | 3,706 views

    Let our lives be characterized by the love of Christ so that when those around us ask the question, "Where is their God?" They will see the answer plain and obvious in lives lived full of the costly grace of genuine repentance which leads us to not only

    Where is Their God? Joel 2:1-2, 12-17 Introduction (modified) Dietrich Bonhoeffer, the twentieth century pastor and theologian once wrote, “Cheap grace is the preaching of forgiveness without requiring repentance, baptism without obedience, Communion without confession. Cheap grace is grace ...read more

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    Law Illuminated

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Jan 31, 2008
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     | 2,593 views

    Just as God illuminated His holiness as He gave the Ten Commandments to Moses on the top of Mount Sinai, He also illuminated His mercy when the nature of Christ was revealed on the top of the Mount of Transfiguration.

    Law Illuminated, Matthew 17:1-9 Introduction The famed 19th Century preacher, Charles Spurgeon once wrote, “Truth may be compared to some cave or grotto, with wondrous stalactites reaching from the roof, and others reaching from the floor, a cavern glittering with spar and abounding in marvels. ...read more

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    What Gifts Do You Bring (Epiphany)

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Dec 30, 2007
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    It is in loving others – it is in sharing our gifts – that we become free to receive the most precious gift of all – the grace, love, and mercy of Christ in our own lives.

    What Gifts Do You Bring? Matthew 2:1-12 Introduction One of the most appealing Christmas stories is that of Amal and the Night Visitors. The three wise men are on the way to Bethlehem, and they come to the home of a poor woman who has a little boy named Amal. Amal is crippled; he could not walk ...read more

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    The Gift Of Christ (Christmas) Series

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Dec 20, 2007
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     | 15,682 views

    I prepared this sermon to deliver on Christmas Eve as a concise message of the gift we have in Christ.

    The Gift of Christ, Luke 1:35 (Christmas Eve Message) Introduction “Mommy, what is Christmas?” asked the three-year-old girl. Her mother carefully explained that Christmas is Jesus’ birthday. “Then why do we not give gifts to Jesus if it’s His birthday?” The mother explained the tradition of ...read more

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    The God Of Peace (Advent) Series

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Dec 19, 2007
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     | 13,310 views

    Let us recommit ourselves to experiencing the peace of God in our lives and in our fellowship.

    The God of Peace, II Corinthians 13:11-14 Introduction I know a man who not long ago gave his heart to Christ, and has since lived a very happy Christian, who for a long time prior to his conversion had been so eaten up by care and anxiety that he had been ill-natured on account of it. His ...read more

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    The Outpouring Of Joy (Advent) Series

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Dec 15, 2007
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     | 8,289 views

    This Christmas season, let us open our hearts completely to God. As we do that we will open ourselves up to receive the deep and abiding joy that is found only in knowing God.

    The Outpouring of Joy, Mark 14:3-9 Introduction (Adapted from Charles Spurgeon, All of Grace) The fames 19th Century English preacher, Charles Spurgeon, tells the story of a minister who called upon a poor woman, intending to give her help; for he knew that she was very poor. With his money in ...read more

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    Infectious Love (Advent) Series

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Dec 7, 2007
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     | 8,168 views

    Some infections are deadly once they get inside of your blood stream because they begin to take over and destroy healthy cells, causing your body not to function the way it was intended but we are called to be filled with the infectious love of Christ!

    Infectious Love, I John 2:15-17 Introduction My family was infected with some kind of sickness a couple of months ago that we have had the most terrible time getting over. In fact, I think we may still have it. It all started when my wife Christina had a small cough and a little bit of a sore ...read more

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    The Audacity Of Hope (Advent) Series

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Nov 28, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 24,232 views

    This Advent Season, as we look to the birth of our King, may you look for and fill your life with opportunities to live out the audacity of Genuine Christian Hope!

    The Audacity of Hope, I Peter 1:13-23 Introduction When Honorius was emperor of Rome, about the year A.D. 400, the great Coliseum of Rome was often filled to overflowing with spectators. These had come from far and near to view the state games. Part of the sport consisted of watching as human ...read more

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    What King Is This (Christ The King) Series

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Nov 23, 2007
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     | 30,020 views

    I prepared this sermon for "Christ The King" Sunday - the Sunday after Thanksgiving and just prior to Advent (Christmas Season). What King is this? The King who laid down His life for His subjects!

    What King Is This? Luke 23:33-43 Introduction (Adapted from www.churchyear.net) Today we celebrate to coming of Christ, our King. That is what the season of Advent – Christmas – is really all about. It is a time when we remember the time of His coming to earth in the form of a child. During ...read more

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    Framing Your Life (Thanksgiving)

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Nov 16, 2007
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     | 4,582 views

    Your life is not the product of random forces acting upon random events to create random circumstances. Your life is the result of a very intentional God who is working out a divine plan in and through your life.

    Framing Your Life, Romans 8:28-31 Introduction A few years ago I purchased an old house in Tarpon Springs, Florida. It was a real “fixer-upper.” It was built in the early 1920’s just a few blocks from the Anclote River which spills into the Gulf of Mexico less than a mile from there. As a ...read more

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    Entrusted

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Nov 9, 2007
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    Dominion – authority – brings with it responsibility. Angelina Grimké, the American abolitionist once said, “Duty is ours and events are God’s.” God has given us dominion over this earth, yes, and with it comes the responsibility to act on God’s behalf.

    Entrusted, Genesis 1:26 Introduction This summer many of us watched the story unfold of animal cruelty charges being raised against Atlanta Falcons football player, Michael Vick. The 19-page federal indictment, filed in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia, alleges the ...read more

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    God's Love Knows No Borders

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Oct 31, 2007
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     | 10,352 views

    A stranger may be an unlikely friend waiting to be made or they may be an opportunity to worship God as you show hospitality to them. Christ has loved us and in response we are to love others. God’s love knows no borders. We are to love others the way t

    God’s Love Knows No Borders, Leviticus 19:33-34 Introduction In a large stone cathedral in Europe there was a large, magnificent pipe organ. It was a Saturday afternoon, and the sexton was making one final check of the choir and organ loft high in the balcony at the back of the church. He was ...read more

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