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A Walk With A Stranger

Contributed by Daryl Bahn on Apr 11, 2002

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3rd Sunday of Easter, Series A -- When Jesus opens the Scriptures and opens our eyes, he goes from being a stranger to becoming a friend.

A Walk with A Stranger – Luke 24:13-32 Intro: What do you talk about with strangers? Often it works well to discuss important events that everyone knows about: the war in the Middle East, the weather, the economy, etc. The afternoon of Jesus’ resurrection, it’s not too difficult for us to picture ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-32, 1 Peter 1:17

Denomination: Lutheran

God You Are Confusing Me Series

Contributed by Larry Sarver on Apr 16, 2002

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An Expository Sermon from Genesis 21:1-21 concerning being faithful to God when His ways make no sense. Genesis Series #43

Genesis Lesson 43 April 7, 2002 Read Genesis 21:1-21 Illustration: Elisabeth Elliot, whose first husband, Jim Elliot, was one of the five missionaries killed by the Auca Indians in 1956, and whose second husband died of cancer, tells of visiting a shepherd in the mountains of North ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 21:1-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

True Passion - Suffering For Jesus

Contributed by Tim Gibson on Mar 29, 2001

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This sermon looks at the nature of true passion for Jesus which involves suffering. The doctrine of suffering is covered with the teaching of the Apostle Peter on suffering being referred to.

(1) INTRODUCTION: The word used for ’suffer’used here in the Greek is ’pascho’ which is where we get the word ’passion’ from. Indeed, Christ’s suffering is often called ’The Passion’. We must ’arm ourselves with the same mind’ - that is a mind that joyfully endures suffering for the sake of God’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:1-2

Denomination: *other

When Crying Isn't Enough Series

Contributed by Doug Johnston on Aug 27, 2001

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Instead of being satisfied to feel "sorry" when we miss God’s mark, we should press on to produce change in life to please Him.

Introduction Israel lamented that God’s help was missing (7:1-2). They cried about it for 20 years (7:2). Yet, they never felt the need to do anything about it other than cry and be sad for their lack of spiritual happiness during all this time. After all, no one else was any closer to God. At ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 7:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Antichrist

Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Dec 13, 2001

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Who, according to Scripture, is the antichrist? Instead of being a coming evil dictator, the Bible says the Antichrist was and is anyone who denies the incarnation and humanity of Christ Jesus!

Many, today, teach that we are to expect the appearance of an individual, the embodiment of evil, who will rule the world and be the ultimate persecutor of the true Christian Faith and those who continue to adhere to it. They identify this person as the coming ’Antichrist’. The trouble with this ...read more

Scripture: 2 John 1:7-8, 1 John 2:18-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Take A Lamb"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Dec 28, 2001

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As the Israelites left Egypt with a whole new calendar, let’s enter the new year being reminded of how our new life was gained for us.

Today, I want for us to have eyes only for Jesus. I want us to look at the major events of passion week and see that they were fulfillment of types. They were the fleshing out of shadows from Israel’s past, that should have screamed out to the inhabitants of Jerusalem, “THIS IS THE PROMISED ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:1-7

Denomination: Orthodox

Be A 24/7 Christian

Contributed by Andrew Schroer on Sep 23, 2001

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Being a Christian means a lot more than going to church on Sunday morning. God wants us to live our life of love 24/7.

Almost nine months ago, we sent out postcards announcing the opening of our church here in Doral. The first postcard that we sent out had the picture of a young woman on it who is quoted as saying: “When I walked out of my parent’s church, I never thought I’d walk back in. For me church was all ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-21

Denomination: Lutheran

Victory Over Sin

Contributed by Robert Parker on Oct 8, 2001

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God gave us the victory in our Lord and Savior Jesus the Christ. This sermon teaches your congregation on the benefits of being obidient to the Holy Spirit of God

Here we find Jesus teaching the multitudes about the consequences of sin in the believer’s life. As you study this scripture you have many interesting dynamics occurring in the life of Jesus. As we walk into this moment in history, and if we read just a few verses earlier, we see Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:31-32

Denomination: Christian Church

The Wicked Tenants

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Oct 12, 2002

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The Biblical metaphor of Jesus being the cornerstone which the builders rejected conveys the understanding that without Jesus we can do nothing (John 15:5).

THE WICKED TENANTS Text: Matthew 21:33-46 In modern day, we tend to think of a cornerstone as a stone that is inscribed and placed in the corner of the foundation of a building that marks the beginning of the building. The way that the Bible uses the word cornerstone means much more than ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:33-46

Denomination: United Methodist

Freedom And Sensitivity To Others Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jul 7, 2003

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Make sure whatever you do leads to either you or others being built up because knowledge puffs up but love builds up.

I’d like you all to come to a Barbecue. You won’t all fit at our place, so I’ve booked the Apollonia Temple Plaza. The evening will begin with the usual festivities. First there’ll be the slaughtering of the bull as an offering to the gods. If you’d like, you can join the procession beneath the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 8:1-13, 1 Corinthians 8:1

Denomination: Anglican

Mind Your Manners

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Jul 25, 2003

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Those of us who had the privilege of being reared in a Christian home can readily recall the admonition of our parents "to mind your manners!"

MIND YOUR MANNERS "But the day of the Lord will come as a thief in the night, in which the heavens will pass away with a great noise, and the elements will melt with fervent heat; both the earth and the works that are in it will be burned up. Therefore, since all these things will be dissolved, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:10-11

Denomination: Baptist

Daniel's Resolution To Purity Series

Contributed by Rule Digal on Jan 13, 2006

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While it is true that God fulfills his purpose despite and through our failures, we are not excused from being responsible and accountable with our actions and decisions.

Theme: Daniel’s Resolution to Purity Text: Daniel 1:8-21 Intro. a. Last message: God is sovereign. Everything is under the control of His mighty hand. Nothing will ever take place outside His plans. Events are always in line to God’s purpose. They always fulfill His best intentions for ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:8-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Part 1 - Are You In A Relationship With God? Series

Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Feb 7, 2007

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Part 1 of the Week of Renewal 2007 series. The topic this year was Being Doers of God’s Word. Part 1 looks at your relationship with God.

4th Annual Week of Renewal 2007 “Being Doers of His Word” House of Faith www.PS127.org January 19: Are you in a relationship with God? Pastor Bruce Shields Guest Speaker: Nancy Kramer WELCOME Format † Open with Prayer † Sermon † Prayer / Response Time † Guest Speaker † Prayer / Response ...read more

Scripture: James 2:18-20

Denomination: Bible Church

Don't Let Your Heart Be Troubled

Contributed by Jose R. Hernandez on Jul 10, 2007

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We are living in difficult times; we are living in prophetic times. All we have to do is examine the word of God and realize the signs are being given.

The truth is that nowadays we can’t watch television or listen to the radio without hearing mention of distant wars and disasters. We are living in difficult times; we are living in prophetic times. All we have to do is examine the word of God and realize the signs are being given. As I said, we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:3-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

When God Calls Us

Contributed by Joel Santos on Jul 15, 2007

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There is no blessing in serving God unless it begins with our being personally reconciled to Him. Such peace with God comes with a sacrifice - the blood of our Lord Jesus Christ.

For the fourth time Israel sinned, and God handed them over to their enemies, this time to the Midianites (6:1). God chastens His people’s sins. The familiar pattern of sinfollowed-by-chastening continued in Israel (see 3:7, 12; 4:1). Once again Israel’s predicament was a desperate one. The ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:1-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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