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  • Michael Hollinger avatar

    A Balancing Act

    Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Nov 9, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
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    The parable of the Wheat and the Tares forces us to balance three principles: Toleration, Patience, and Discernment

    1/2/05 Text: Matthew 13:24-30, 36-42 (Parable of the Wheat & the Weeds) Main Point of the Text: God didn’t call us to be his weeders, but he doesn’t want us to be weeds either. FCF: The only way we can avoid being a weed is to learn to discern what the Master wants. SO: I want people to realize ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Carl Willis avatar

    Caught In The Act

    Contributed by Carl Willis on Apr 14, 2001
    based on 18 ratings
     | 5,837 views

    All of us have been caught in the act. Jesus extends us mercy and grace.

    Caught In The Act John 8:1-11 Today we are going to look at the account of the woman caught in adultery. Like many of us, she was caught in the act. No excuses, no lies, caught red-handed. To begin with let’s take a look at the background of this account. First of all Jesus was teaching. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Lynell Friesen avatar

    The Sacrificial Act

    Contributed by Lynell Friesen on May 24, 2001
    based on 60 ratings
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    We have life because the grave could not contain it’s prey. Paul told us that Christ conquered even the last enemy - death.

    On Good Friday we spoke on Isaiah 53: 4-6 discussing the Universal Depravity of man and the Universal Sufficiency of Christ. Sometimes Christians find that concept hard to grasp. Dr. Barnhouse used this illustration to portray this simple truth to his congregation and I would like to ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Russell Rhodes avatar

    Acts 7 Series

    Contributed by Russell Rhodes on Sep 1, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
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    The is a study in the book of Acts the seventh in the series

    Acts 5:17-42 Acts # 07 I. The second wave of persecution begins. 5:17-25 A. The reason for the arrest. (The Sadducees were jealous.) 5:17 B. The arresting officials. 1. The High Priest. 2. People associated with the High Priest. 3. Members of the Sadducees. NOTE: These were the same people ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Russell Rhodes avatar

    Acts 11 Series

    Contributed by Russell Rhodes on Sep 1, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
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    This is study of Acts Chapter 11 it is the 14th studay in the series on Acts

    Study of Acts Acts # 14 Chapter Eleven In Chapter eleven we see some oppositon to the gospel being preached to the Gentiles. Peter was being accused of fellowshipping with them. We can relate to this by seeing the reaction of some to salvation of others. Some time we can not get past the past ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Stephen Schwartz avatar

    Caught In The Act

    Contributed by Stephen Schwartz on Dec 14, 2001
    based on 31 ratings
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    Why would Jesus dismiss the adulteress in John knowing full well of her sin?

    Caught in the Act” John 8:1-11 1Jesus went across to Mount Olives, 2but He was soon back in the temple again. He sat down and taught them. Jesus is sitting in the middle of a small crowd, which is gathering at the synagogue one morning. They had come to hear Jesus speak to them concerning the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Tim Zingale avatar

    Jesus Acted

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on Feb 11, 2003
    based on 125 ratings
     | 7,443 views

    A sermon for the 6th Sunday after the Epiphany

    6th Sunday after Epiphany Mark 1:40-45 "Jesus Acted"   Our gospel lesson this morning shows us very clearly the compassion, the piety, and the love that Jesus had for people on this earth. Jesus was willing to walk with others as they suffered and also in some ways help those people who did ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Michael Deutsch avatar

    The Act Of Love

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on May 20, 2002
    based on 84 ratings
     | 6,055 views

    How we communicate our love and acceptance to our children has an everlasting impact.

    First Baptist Church Ephesians 6:4 Colossians 3:21 May 12, 2002 I want to tell you a sad but true story that I may have shared before. It occurred about 25 years ago. My sister Susie was about to have back surgery. Susie had been divorced for a couple of years and my mom was at Susie’s home, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Andy Payne avatar

    Act Justly Series

    Contributed by Andy Payne on Jan 16, 2009
    based on 8 ratings
     | 13,697 views

    God had given his people explicit instructions as to how to conduct themselves. First God’s people were to love him and second they were to love others. The prophet Micah points out that sacrifice is pointless unless it is supported with obedience. What

    “What God Desires” Micah 6:8 Intro: Reviewing the headlines of the past few months we cannot ignore what we read. Child dies after months of abuse Taxi Driver Murdered in City Finance Company Execs get fat, while Investors Lose Fortunes World Wide Shortage of Credit War Breaks out In ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tim White avatar

    An Act Of Worship Series

    Contributed by Tim White on Aug 19, 2009
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    At the feast in Bethany, we can see a beautiful picture of the Church and a contrast between a worshiper and one who was selfish.

    * Jesus had been staying a Ephraim. * As the Passover approached, people began to wonder if Jesus would show up for the feast. * He shows up in Bethany at a feast to honor him, sponsored by the family of Lazarus, Mary and Martha. * In this setting, we get the most beautiful picture of a healthy, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Darrin Fish avatar

    Caught In The Act!

    Contributed by Darrin Fish on Aug 29, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,001 views

    What do you do when you are faced with a difficult decision? (work, home, family, friends, ethical, non ethical) What do you do when there doesn’t seem to be a clear answer?

    Caught in the Act Chapter summary. Jesus is teaching again in the temple courts when the religious leaders drag in a woman caught in the act of adultery and challenge Him to sentence her. He avoids their trap by calling on “any one of you” who is without sin to cast the first stone—and one by one ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Balancing Act

    Contributed by Jeff Pearce on Nov 5, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,904 views

    SERMON ON HOW TO LIVE A BALANCED LIFE FOR THE LORD.

    BALANCING ACT INTRO: A GREAT COMMITMENT 1: WHAT IS A COMMITMENT? A) IS IT SOMETHING YOU PLAN TO SET ASIDE TIME FOR B) EVENTS OR PLACES WE’RE SUPPOSED TO BE C) JURY DUTY OR A REGULAR JOB POINT: WE ALL HAVE COMMITMENTS WE HONOR ON A DAILY WEEKLY MONTHLY OR YEARLY BASIS. COMMITMENT IS NOT A NEW ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Eric Keller avatar

    Introduction To Acts Series

    Contributed by Eric Keller on Jan 10, 2011
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     | 6,426 views

    The first sermon in a series through the book of Acts

    INTRODUCTION TO ACTS Acts 1:1-2 I. INTRODUCTION A. We all struggle to know what our purpose is B. The purpose God has for us here on earth C. The purpose of the church we call Bethany Church D. We are gathered together this morning as Christians E. But what are we really here for? F. This is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Alison Bucklin avatar

    The Final Act Series

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jun 27, 2011
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,777 views

    It seems like a long intermission between the Acts of the Apostles and the final act in God’s great drama of salvation. But we are the actors, not the audience, and we had better start learning our lines.

    An old Spanish proverb says “We count the faults of those who keep us waiting.” Have you ever done that? Sat there at the restaurant or stood there at the theater or paced at the airport and rehearsed all the things you were going to say when the culprit finally showed up? It’s not just the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • John McCormack avatar

    Acting The Fool

    Contributed by John Mccormack on Aug 4, 2013
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,720 views

    ACTING A FOOL IN TIMES OF DISTRESS

    ACTING THE FOOL INTRODUCTION: THE SETTING OF THIS TEACHING FINDS SAUL, THE FATHER OF JONATHAN, AS REIGNING KING. SAUL BECAME JEALOUS OF DAVID BECAUSE OF DAVID’S MILITARY ENDEAVORS. SAUL, EMOTIONALLY CHARGED, BECAME JEALOUS AND ATTEMPTS TO KILL DAVID. SPIRITUAL INSIGHT: DAVID, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist