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Proper Recognition Of Authority

Contributed by Adam Reichart on Oct 5, 2004

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This sermon explores the faithful response of the centurion to Jesus. His faith in Jesus is rooted in his understanding of authority. This centurion has provided us with a picture of what it means to know Jesus Christ - as Lord of our lives.

The text for this morning’s message is taken from the Gospel lesson read earlier, especially these verses, [6 So Jesus went with them. He was not far from the house when the centurion sent friends to say to him: “Lord, don’t trouble yourself, for I do not deserve to have you come under my roof. 7 ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

Matthew's Puzzling Conversion

Contributed by William Mouser on Jun 6, 2005

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Matthew’s puzzling and sudden following of Jesus is not so puzzling if we attend to Matthew’s profession, his Levitial upbringing, and his recognition of Jesus as the one about whom Hosea prophesied.

Matthew’s Puzzling Conversion Psalm 50 or 50:7-15, Hosea 5:15-6:6, Romans 4:13-18, Matthew 9:9-13 Last Sunday, I had occasion to mention the California coastal city named Laguna Beach. I mentioned Laguna Beach as an example of Jesus’ parable at the end of the sermon on the Mount, the part about ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:9-13

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Fully Committed To Him (Pt Iv) Series

Contributed by Eric Peloquin on Jun 7, 2005

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Part four in a series of sermons encouraging God’s people to have a deeper level of committment to the Lord.

“Fully Committed to Him (Pt.3)” Sermon – 29 August 2004 (From sermons 2 and 3) 1. He Sought The Lord – 2 Chron 14:7 7 "Let us build up these towns," he said to Judah, "and put walls around them, with towers, gates and bars. The land is still ours, because we have sought the LORD our God; we sought ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 15:1-19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Simon's Fabulous Fishing Trip Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Jun 13, 2005

based on 16 ratings

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2nd in series of 7 on the transformation Simon went through under the guidance of Jesus. This message is on the second critical step of surrendering of his heart to Jesus.

Last week we began to look at and understand the process of transformation that Jesus cultivated in a strong healthy fisherman named Simon. Simon was a business owner. He ran a fishing enterprise on the Lake called Gennesaret, the Sea of Tiberias and the Sea of Galilee are three names used for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Open Minds

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jun 15, 2005

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Presented here is how we can be lead by Christ into new areas and to new challenges if we keep an open mind.

Open Minds – Luke 24: 44 - 53 Intro: The following item appeared in the Lewiston, Idaho Tribune – “The crossword puzzle which should have appeared in today’s Tribune appeared instead in yesterday’s, together with the answer to the puzzle that should have been printed yesterday. Therefore, the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:44-53

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Claim, A Job, A Promise

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jun 15, 2005

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Being a responsible disciple of Christ Jesus and what that entails in our contemporary living is the theme of this sermon.

A Claim, A Job, A Promise – Matthew 28:11-20 Intro: A man walked up to a vending machine, put in a coin, pressed the buttons labeled, “coffee, double cream, sugar.” No cup appeared, but the nozzles went into action sending forth coffee, cream and sugar. After the proper amounts had gone down the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:11-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Who Is Worthy?

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jun 16, 2005

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No one is truly worthy to follow Christ unless they are willing to commit to serving God as the top priority of their life.

Who Is Worthy? - Mt 10: 24 - 39 Intro: Jake had been struggling with his faith since his cancer surgery. He was only 22 and had experienced so much and had so many doubts and questions. He decided to enter a theological seminary to study God’s word and hopefully find some answers. When he ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:24-39

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

It Is Good To Be Here

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jun 20, 2005

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An unusual interpretation of the transfiguration of Jesus that show the disciples as being "transfigured" as well.

It Is Good To Be Here – Mt 17: 1 - 9 Intro: Have you ever been to a concert or a performance that was so exceptional that you didn’t want to leave. – Mountaintop experiences. This story is in 3 gospels (Mt, Mk & Lk) I. Verses 2 Don’t know about you, but I think I would have been scared to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:1-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Living Unclogged

Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Jun 20, 2005

based on 8 ratings

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The spiritual conduit, or pipeline, between us and God can get clogged - how can we lives unclogged lives to hear clearly from God?

Living Unclogged TCF Sermon August 22, 2004 Rather than open with a reading from scripture - we’ll read many throughout this message - let me start by reading a few definitions from the Random House dictionary. con•duit, n. 1. a pipe, tube, or the like, for conveying water or other ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 59:2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Secrets Of A Successful Christian Lifestyle

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Jun 26, 2005

based on 26 ratings

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THIS SERMON IS ABOUT THE SECRETS OF A SUCCESSFUL CHRISTIAN LIFESTYLE AND INCLUDES GIVING , PRAYING. FORGIVING , FASTING , A PURE EYE , LAYING TREASURES IN HEAVEN AND SERVING GOD ALONE AS A SINGLE MASTER

SECRETS OF A SUCCESSFUL CHRISTIAN LIFESTYLE ******************************************* 1. DO NOT GIVE TO OTHERS WITH A DESIRE TO GET THE PRAISE OF MEN . HELP OTHERS WITHOUT SEEKING PUBLICITY AND YOU WILL RECEIVE YOUR REWARD FROM GOD . DO NOT BE FILLED WITH PRIDE FOR THE HELP YOU HAVE RENDERED TO ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-24

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Choose The River!"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Jun 27, 2005

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You are either living on the River, or being tossed in the Sea. The purpose of this message is to encourage the people of your Church to stay in the middle of the River! (The will of God.)

Title: “What I like about a River?” Introduction: You are either living on the River, or being tossed in the Sea! This Chapter outline the future events of human history. It speaks of both the time of the great tribulation, and also that of the Millennial Kingdom of Christ. It divides people ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Parable Of The Seed

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jul 3, 2005

based on 30 ratings

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The distance been the ear and the heart is a mighty long one

SMB 03-07-05 NR 10-07-05 Story: In the 19th Century (before radar was invented) ships avoided each other by looking out for beacons or lights on other ships. And they communicated with each other by flashing messages to each other by light in a sort of Morse code. One day a battleship was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-23

Denomination: Anglican

Do You Trust God With Your Life?

Contributed by Craig Smee on Jul 6, 2005

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Are you able to give God everything?

Do you trust God with you life? Do you remember the movie Backdraft - You go we go - Trust Humans don’t trust easily. We have been burned far too often. There is an old Persian proverb that when it comes to trusting in God, it sums us up so well, which says: “Trust in God, but tie your ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:20

Denomination: Christian Church

Why The Storm Doesn't Go Away

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jul 15, 2005

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This message explores the words and ideas that show up multiple times in this passage and give us indication of the different ways we can react to the storms of life that we face.

- Last week, in previous passage, there was a literal storm; in this passage, the man is dealing with a “storm” caused by a huge problem in his life: demon-possession. - Sometimes we find that the storm stays for longer than we thought it would. There are a lot of reasons this can happen - this ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Simon Becomes Peter Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Jul 18, 2005

based on 14 ratings

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7th of 7 messages on the transformation by Jesus of Simon into Peter. This message focuses on the breakfast questions of Jesus in John 21.

From Ordinary to Extraordinary The Transformation Began in Amazement… at what Jesus taught and gave to people – both healing and forgiveness Amazement Led to Obedience… even when Simon didn’t think it would make a difference Obedience Grew Into Faith… that moved Simon to get out of the boat ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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