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  • Chris Surber avatar

    World Religions - 3 Buddhism

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Nov 20, 2008
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    In Buddhism enlightenment is achieved through pouring one’s self out. In Christ, grace has been poured out unto us!

    What About Buddhism? Titus 3:1-7 Introduction Frederick Buechner, in his book Now and Then, has a section on his comparison of the teachings of Buddha and of Jesus Christ, a topic he wrestled with when he was teaching at Phillips Exeter Academy: “Finally, lest students of comparative religion be ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    A Thankful Heart In An Unthankful World Series

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on Nov 24, 2008
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    this message examines how to remain thankful despite living in a culture that feels its entitled to what it has.

    How many of you would agree that we live in a thankless society? The majority of our culture lives with an attitude of entitlement. We feel we are entitled to better pay, better benefits and more stuff. We feel if we cannot afford it, the government should pick up the check. We have basically ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A World Crying From The Quicksand

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 26, 2008
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    We get bogged down by responsbilities. The way out is first to act responsibly, second to tell others what God is doing in you, and ultimately to yield to our Savior.

    One afternoon I came by the church to pick up a few things. I parked around the back, and there discovered two of our members, plus our sexton, in major trouble. These men had purchased a heavy-duty safe for the church office, and were intent on moving it inside. The safe had been hauled here on a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A World Where Nothing Is Lost

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 28, 2008
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    A fish that would not die symbolized the Christ who is able to give a relationship that will never end, as opposed to our typical dependence on things or on information to make us secure.

    We have, at our house, a small miracle. I can only call it a miracle. Maybe we ought to build a small shrine to house this miracle. The miracle is the incredible, indestructible fish. Our own private incredible, indestructible fish. You see, from time to time somebody in our household will decide ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Light Of The World - Advent 4

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Dec 18, 2008
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    Just as Christ illuminates the entire world, He illuminates our souls; salvation is personal; Christ came for each of us.

    Light of the World, John 3:16-21 Introduction The famed Congregational Preacher, Dwight L. Moody, once said, “The great trouble is that people take everything in general, and do not take it to themselves. Suppose a man should say to me, ‘Moody, there was a man in Europe who died last week, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Faith: The Victory That Overcomes The World Series

    Contributed by C Jordan on Dec 27, 2008
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    In 2009, we are going to encounter many storms, but Jesus has given us the key to experiencing a victory that overcomes the world – our faith. Therefore, let us learn what faith is, and how we can strengthen our faith.

    FAITH: THE VICTORY THAT OVERCOMES THE WORLD OPENING: I love New Year’s! It’s always exciting because we are leaving the old behind, and everything becomes new! All of our past mistakes and failures are left behind us. We can make new year’s resolutions, and decide to make things different. ...read more

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    A Strange Plan For An Estranged World Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 12, 2009
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    God’s plan to send His Son Jesus as a human was and is His only strategy to save this world. Christmas message.

    A Strange Plan for an Estranged World Intro: Sing “Strange Way to Save the World” Prop: God’s plan to send His Son Jesus as a human was and is His only strategy to save this world. TS: Let’s look at a few details concerning God’s plan to save the world. I. The Need for Help… Darkness -Isaiah 9:2 ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    I Am The Light Of The World Series

    Contributed by Rodney Burton on Jan 27, 2009
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    Jesus declares Himself to be the light of the world.

    When Jesus spoke again to the people, he said, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” John 8:12 The people walking in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of the shadow of death, a light has dawned. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    An Exclusive Claim In An Inclusive World Series

    Contributed by Matthew Grise on May 29, 2009
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    Philippians 2:9-11. The rightful lordship of Jesus is explained from these familiar verses.

    AGAIN I SAY REJOICE AN EXCLUSIVE CLAIM IN AN INCLUSIVE WORLD PHILIPPIANS 2:9-11 INTRODUCTION - What does it mean to be inclusive? I suppose a good way to put it is that to be inclusive means to accept all persons, or ideas, or worldviews as completely equal in a given situation. We are not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Clear Vision In A Cloudy World Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jun 16, 2009
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    Today is a dark and cloudy world… but for those of us who have Christ in our life… the clouds of this world do not bring darkness or dim vision on our part… but because of who we serve our vision in this world should be clear!

    Sermon Brief Date Written: April 22, 2009 Date Preached: April 26, 2009 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Sermon Series: Life is Hard Sermon Title: Clear Vision in a Cloudy World Sermon Text: Nehemiah 2 Introduction: In our world today life is filled with severe ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Daniel's Vision Of World History

    Contributed by Larry Wolfe on Jun 24, 2009
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    Daniel is given a view of world history and and introduction to the future coming of the Antichrist

    Daniel Chapter 7-Daniel’s World History Vision [Pivotal Chapter of the Book] I. The Vision of the Four Beast Empires & The Ancient of Days (v.1-14) A.The Time and Circumstances of the Vision (v.1-3) B.The First Beast Empire: Babylon [Lion-like] (v.4) C.The ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    "Forgiving Others In An Unforgiving World”

    Contributed by Mark Roper on Jul 1, 2009
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    Forgiveness is a wonderful life changing and empowering experience given to mankind by a loving God.

    “Forgiving Others in an Unforgiving World” Forgiveness is a wonderful life changing and empowering experience given to mankind by a loving God. To be a Christian we must have the spirit of Christ abiding in our hearts; and to have the spirit of Christ means that we will forgive people, even as He ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Watching World Wants To Know

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jul 12, 2009
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    The world wanted to know – Who Jonah was? Who did he belong to? What was he doing? What was he doing to them? Why was he sleeping at the worst time? Like Jonah, the world watches the believer and wants to know the same thing.

    THE WATCHING WORLD WANTS TO KNOW JONAH 1:1-17 Then they said to him, “Please tell us! For whose cause is this trouble upon us? What is your occupation? And where do you come from? What is your country? And of what people are you?” Jonah’s ministry took place in the 8th century B.C. – sometime ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Finding Fulfilment In An Empty World Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Aug 27, 2007
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    The Beatitudes are meant for all Christians. Jesus expects us to manifest all of them. They are not learnt traits, but the fruit brought forth by the grace of God in our lives.

    [I’ve taken most of the thoughts in this sermon from D. Martyn Lloyd-Jones’book Studies in the Sermon on the Mount.] Read the Beatitudes, and there you have a description of what every Christian is meant to be. • It is not merely the description of some exceptional Christians. • Jesus does not ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    For God So Loved The World Series

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on Aug 27, 2007
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     | 10,237 views

    This series is based on John 3, "The Heart of the Gospel."

    “FOR GOD SO LOVED THE WORLD” John 3:16-18 INTRO – At 8:46 this past Tue. AM, population of USA reached 300 million. Kind of took me by surprise. I was still thinking in terms that I think I learned back in high school. If you had asked me what US pop. was, I would have told you about 230 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist