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Hey! We Are Baptized Into Something?

Contributed by Doug Koehler on Jan 9, 2009

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Paul connects a response to an opponent’s longing to cheapen Grace with how far God was willing to go (BAPTISM) to show us how much he wants to free us from sin.

Romans 6:1-11 There are a number of responses to God’s Word that I simply do not understand. Some people for example, feel they can live their lives as recipients of God’s Grace without ever spending quality time in God’s Word. There are others who seek out what I like to call cheap Grace. Cheap ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

The Sinfulness Of Sin

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Jan 21, 2009

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How do you view sin? ... How do you deal with sin in your life?

MATTHEW 5:29-30 “THE SINFULNESS OF SIN” A) On a sunny September day in Chicago, a stern-faced, plainly dressed man could be seen standing still on a street corner in the busy Loop! * As people were hurrying on their way to lunch or business, he would solemnly lift his right arm, point to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:29-30

Denomination: Baptist

One Dark Blot

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 24, 2009

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Many of us are given to obsessive behavior. Healing comes when we name it for what it is and accept a healthy substitute. A relationship with Christ will erase destructive obsessive behavior.

Success in life is about one-half drive and one-half perspective. To get anywhere, to accomplish anything, you have to mix both drive and perspective. You have to blend both drive and push, on the one hand, and, on the other hand, the ability to back off and look at your drivenness. Most of the ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-30

Denomination: Baptist

Free To Follow Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 10, 2008

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God gives us freedom so we can be free to follow His plan for our lives.

FREE TO FOLLOW Acts 5:17-25 Intro: On this weekend of Independence Day, most of us will at least give passing thought to the freedom we enjoy here in America. Amid the screams of illegal airborne bottlerockets, and the frequent explosions of more illegal firecrackers, many Americans will pause at ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:17-25

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Mastering Communication

Contributed by Dave Kinney on Jan 26, 2005

based on 37 ratings

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The late Johnny Carson said, “If love is a dream, marriage is the alarm clock! If marriages are made in heaven, so is thunder and lightning!” No matter who you are in this life, communications has its challenges!

Mastering Communication Proverbs 18:21 This sermon is dedicated to people who are married, those who want to get married and those who are sorry they ever got married! I’ve heard it said that marriages has 3 phases…lust rust and dust and you don’t need Dr. Phil to tell you which one you’re ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 18:21

Denomination: Baptist

Nick At Night

Contributed by Tim Zukas on Feb 20, 2005

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Nicodemus - religion vs relationship

Nick at Night This passage is one of the most familiar in scripture. You see John 3:16 advertised on road signs and sporting events. Luther called John 3:16, “the gospel in microcosm” It is one of the first passages that we memorize, usually in a Sunday School class. Now don’t get me wrong, I love ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Hold On To Jesus Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Feb 25, 2005

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A Hard Heart comes in stages: willful rebellion, going astray, spiritual ignorance, overt unbelief, and being deceived by sin.

Hold On to Jesus Hebrews 3 SCRIPTURE READING: Hebrews 3:1-6 INTRODUCTION: Hebrews 1 told us Jesus is Greater than Angels. Chapter 2 shows us Jesus as the Greater man. Chapter 3 says Jesus is GREATER than Moses. Moses was a faithful servant over God’s house, but Christ is the builder of the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

There Met Him A Man

Contributed by Michael Martin on Sep 16, 2006

based on 21 ratings

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The demon possesed man had no hope until he met Jesus.

(Mark 5:1-20) "There met him out of the tombs a man..." In this passage we find one of the most remarkable stories in the New Testament. Three of the gospel writers mention this story. This is not a fairy-tale, it is an actual event witnessed by the disciples. In this story we find a man ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Scandal Of The Cross

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Sep 17, 2006

based on 14 ratings

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1. What does it mean for God to suffer? 2. What does it mean for us to suffer?

I was watching the ABC special “The Path to 9/11” a few years ago as it showed two Arab men talking in a restaurant in the U.S. They were planning the plot on the World Trade Center. One of the terrorists was telling the other that he had been in Germany and began talking about spiritual matters ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:27-39

Denomination: Methodist

Moving Beyond Regrets Series

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Jul 10, 2006

based on 36 ratings

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In this sermon we learn how to move beyond the regrets and sins of our past.

Have you ever done something you later regretted; (or) have you missed an opportunity that you later regretted; (or) have you said something you later regretted? All of us know the pain of regrets. For some it could be the regret of a broken marriage. For some it could be the regret of an abortion. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

Take Responsibility For Your Life Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Nov 23, 2005

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Look at the choices of three men with authority, who have the privilege of meeting Jesus face-to-face in His last week on earth. Learn from their mistakes, and take responsibility for our choices in life.

Mark 14:55-65, 15:1-15 Take Responsibility for Your Life God bless us with the freedom of choice. • We have in our hands the power of choosing what we want in life. Every choice has a consequence. By not choosing, that itself is a choice. • By not choosing, we are allowing life to go on ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:55-65

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Have No Illusions

Contributed by Allan Quak on Dec 8, 2005

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In our world we can become distracted by the illusions of wealth, power and prestige. Pursuing such illusions may give us temporary satisfaction, but they do not give us eternal security. We need to stand on the foundation which will not crumble.

Have No Illusions Readings Ecclesiastes 2:1-11 Matthew 7:24-27 (text) Congregation of the Lord Jesus Christ, Young people, boys and girls. You can open any one of a dozen teen magazines available at the moment and the same message will jump out from all of them. A person who has made it in this ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-27

Denomination: Baptist

Fix Your Anger Series

Contributed by David Salisbury on Oct 25, 2002

based on 69 ratings

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Lesson 4 in a series on the Sermon on the Mount. This sermon helps us get a handle on our anger.

Quick Sermons for Permanent Fixes Lesson 4 Fix Your Anger Matthew 5:21-26 We’re in lesson 4 of our series on the Sermon on the Mount. We’re talking about Quick Sermons for Permanent Fixes. Jesus challenges us to look long range and make real fixes in our lives instead of temporary, quick, easy ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Stewardship - More Than Tithing

Contributed by David Wilson on Jan 3, 2012

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Stewardship suggests to most people simply tithing-- tithing is just the beginning of stewardship.

Grant Avenue Baptist Church 2215 Grant Avenue Redondo Beach, CA 90278 310-591-2968 Pastor David Wilson CELL: 310-213-4586 Pastor David Wilson email abimilech@ca.rr.com For the first month of 2012 we will place a heavy emphasis on Stewardship. We have designated January as stewardship ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-33

Denomination: Baptist

Outcast To Acceptance Series

Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Jan 4, 2012

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WHEN TRANSFORMATION MOVES US FROM OUTCASTS TO ACCEPTANCE.

Outcast to Acceptance John 4:4-42 March 20, 2011 INTRODUCTION Transformation Stories. People have been posting their transformation stories on line and some this week shared forward to me a transformation stories. Each Friday night after work, Ole would fire up his outdoor grill on the shore of ...read more

Scripture: John 4:4-42

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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