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The Openness Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Apr 1, 2007

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1. Jesus’ arms are open as an act of invitation 2. Jesus gives an open invitation to a life of fruitfulness.

It must have been quite a scene as Jesus rode into Jerusalem. First, he is not riding a warrior’s horse, he is riding on the colt of a donkey. His head is bobbing as the colt takes its awkward steps. And all around is a motley crowd. Former prostitutes, shouting children, people who had been ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-42

Denomination: Methodist

The Righteous Anger Of Jesus

Contributed by Matthew Sickling on Apr 3, 2007

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Sermon compares Jesus’ act of cleansing the Temple with the way He feels about many of our churches.

Introduction: Three weeks ago we looked at the Compassion of Christ. We saw how Jesus showed compassion to a Widow who had lost her son, a man who was suffering from leprosy, and over 4000 people who were hot, tired and hungry. This morning I want us to look at a passage of Scripture that deals ...read more

Scripture: John 2:12-25

Denomination: Baptist

Preparation For Explosion I Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Apr 10, 2007

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An exposition of Acts 1:1-5, detailing the preparations that Christ and the Spirit were making for the genesis of the church

Text: Acts 1:1-5, Title: Prep for Explosion I, Date/Place: NRBC, 4/15/07, AM A. Opening illustration: When we were building our house in Maine it was in a new development, so there was a lot of things that had to get done before we could begin putting up walls and windows. B. Background to passage: ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Marks Of An Awesome Church

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Mar 8, 2007

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From the Acts 2, Pentecost experience we can discern at least 6 marks of an Awesome Church

MARKS OF AN AWESOME CHURCH Acts 2:42-27 1) A Studious Church - V42 - The different translations us the words steadfast and/or devoted to describe this church in Jerusalem. They gathered, they studied, and they were "committed" to the apostles doctrine. They didn’t just participate when it was ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: Baptist

Not Without Three Witnesses Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on May 26, 2008

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Exposition of Acts 14:8-20 about the three witnesses left by God in Lystra as Paul ministered there

Text: Acts 14:8-20, Title: Not Without Three Witnesses, Date/Place: NRBC, 5/25/08, AM A. Opening illustration: talk about 1 John 5:7 B. Background to passage: The story is getting a little repetitious. Paul comes to a city, preaches Christ in that city’s synagogue, the Jews get angry, the gentiles ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:8-20

Denomination: Baptist

What Can We Learn From The Experience Of Pentecost?

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jun 6, 2003

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Three lessons we can learn from Acts 2 if we want to be faithful to the Great Commission

Swanton Novers/Brinton 08-06-03 What can we learn from the Experience of Pentecost? Introduction: There are, in my opinion, only three major celebrations in the Church Year. 1. Christmas when we celebrate the Birth of Christ 2. Easter when we celebrate the Death and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21

Denomination: Anglican

How Big Is God

Contributed by Dean Morgan on Oct 1, 2004

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God is a big God! But some Christians act as if they have a big devil and a little God working in their lives.

TEXT: Isaiah 12:4-6 TITLE: HOW BIG IS GOD? A Bible Sized God ¡V A Bible Sized Devil This is one of those questions that you would expect a child to ask. They are forever asking such things as: ƒæ Where did God come from? ƒæ How old is God? ƒæ Who made God? Here is one of those questions that I ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 12:4-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Be Merciful Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Oct 19, 2007

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Be merciful and give others a second chance. The merciful demonstrates mercy with acts of kindness and love. The merciful forgives.

Be blessed. Be poor in spirit, always live in need of God’s grace. • Be grieved by the things that grieve the heart of God. • Be humble and submit to God’s sovereign rule in your life. • Hunger and thirst for the things of God. Only such a craving will be filled. Without a returning to God and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

When Christ Moves Graciously

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Nov 25, 2006

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When Christ acts graciously on your behalf, He expects you to express a proper attitude of thanksgiving.

Turn Your Bibles to Luke 17:11-19 Title: When Christ Moves Graciously Theme: Expressing Proper Thanksgiving to the Lord Jesus Introduction: Jesus Christ never sinned and His life was not characterized by an ill temper. The passages of Scripture I am about to read hold the account of Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Musings Of A Seed Picker 2 Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Oct 20, 2008

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Exposition of Acts 17:24-25 about Paul’s first five characteristics of the Unknown God

Text: Acts 17:24-25, Title: Musings of a Seed-Picker 2, Date/Place: NRBC, 10/19/08, PM A. Opening illustration: August 12th, 2000, I was getting my tux all ready to go, like 14 hours before the wedding for some unexplained reason, so I could hurry up and wait. Then the wedding director came in our ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:24-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of Thankfui Living

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Nov 24, 2008

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A Thanksgiving message to help us focus on thankful living by doing acts of kindness and giving encouraging words.

The Power of Thankful Living John 6:1-14 I Thessalonians 5:18 You can experience the Power of Thankful Living when you live your life according to what Paul said in I Thessalonians 5:18, “…in everything give thanks.” Thankful living brings out the best in people. Thankful living leads to a life ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-14

Denomination: Free Methodist

The Power Of Praying With Others Series

Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Dec 9, 2008

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Acts reminds us that we also need to be praying with others to see Godï¿½s power at work.

Herb Miller (who was a pastor and now ministry consultant) tells the story of a nightclub opening on Main Street in a small town. Upon hearing the news, the only church in that town organized an all-night prayer meeting. The members of the church asked God to burn down the club. Within a few ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-19

Denomination: Methodist

Redeemed Redeemed

Contributed by Monte Brown on Oct 10, 2012

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Eternal life requires redemption, so what does it mean to be redeemed. It is the act or process of buying back.

Redeemed Redeemed Introduction Today there seems to be those that teach that there is many ways to God. I would like to state the Word of God, the Holy Bible is the infallible Word of God and it states that there is only one way to God and that plan was given as a promise in Genesis 3:15 and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:7

Denomination: Baptist

Sectarianism Is Carnal Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 6, 2011

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In today's lesson we are urged to behave like people taught by the Holy Spirit and not act like unbelievers.

Scripture The past two Sundays we had a Missions Conference and an Ordination and Installation Service for Officers. Today we continue our study in a series I am calling Challenges Christians Face. One of the challenges that Christians face is the worldly practice of divisiveness. Let’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-4

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Giving In The Kingdom Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Nov 18, 2011

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Giving in the kingdom of God is an act of worship that demonstrates how much we value God and His kingdom.

Two men were marooned on an Island. One man paced back and forth worried and scared while the other man sat back and was sunning himself. The first man said to the second man, "aren’t you afraid we are about to die." "No," said the second man, "I make $100,000 a week and tithe faithfully to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

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