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Dying To Self And The Call To Missions, The Life Of John Paton Series

Contributed by Steve Hanchett on Dec 13, 2000

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The life of John paton illustrates the principles taught by Jesus’ life.

Dying to Self and the Call to Missions The Ministry of John Paton Philippians 2:5-11 Steve Hanchett, pastor Berry Road Baptist Church December 17, 2000 Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus, who, being in the form of God thought it not robbery to be equal with God, but made ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Baptist

Building Walls That Last

Contributed by David Simmons on Jan 18, 2001

based on 141 ratings

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How the church can develop a passion for fulfilling her mission

COWBOY FOOTBALL Well, God is still in control. I learned that this past Monday night. God still is a Cowboy fan, I’m convinced. Only God could take the bottom dwellers of the league, the Dallas Cowboys, and help them pull out a victory against the “Super Bowl bound, 100 million dollar,” ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:11-18

Denomination: Baptist

God's Love Is Holy

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Sep 10, 2001

based on 44 ratings

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God loves us as we are, but He also loves us too much to leave us that way.

When you hear the phrase, "God loves you," what kind of picture does it conjure up in your mind? Specifically, what image of God do you envision when you hear someone say that God loves you? Perhaps you think of a kindly old grandfather, smiling down on you benevolently from heaven. Someone who’s ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

Love That's Tough To Do

Contributed by John Stensrud on Apr 29, 2001

based on 75 ratings

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Who knows why someone chooses to be our enemy? And how do you respond to them when they do? The tendency is to strike back.

Love That’s Tough to Do Matthew 5:43-48 Sermon by Pastor John Stensrud Immanuel Baptist Church Elgin, IL Delivered on February 18, 2001 Mat 5:43 "You have heard that it was said, ’Love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ 44 But I tell you: Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:43-48

Denomination: Baptist

"Are You Ready?"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jul 27, 2005

based on 18 ratings

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Jesus clearly exhorted His disciples to be ready for His coming. Are you ready? Really?

Alistair Begg recalls a news story he heard while living in England about a Liverpool couple who had their car stolen from in front of their home one night. Several days later they woke in the morning to find their car, cleaned, full of gas and sitting back in front of the house. There was a note ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:35-40

Denomination: Orthodox

Kings At War

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Aug 28, 2005

based on 14 ratings

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When you come face to face with the King: 1. You have to understand who you are. 2. You have to understand your options. 3. You have to understand that there is only one option.

Kings at War Luke 14:25-33 There used to be a Visa commercial on TV that had a young tough telling his gorgeous girlfriend that he wanted everyone to know he loved her. She asks if he is sure that this is what he wants to do. The next scene has the guy sitting in a chair at a tattoo parlor. He ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:25-33

Denomination: Methodist

The Beauty Of Grace Verses The Beast Of Sin Series

Contributed by Peter Bines on Sep 22, 2005

based on 13 ratings

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After all that’s happened so far – Jonah’s initial disobedience; God’s humbling of Jonah; Jonah’s going to Nineveh at the second time of asking; the Ninevites’ believing the message and being spared – surely you’d expect there to be a happy ending!

JONAH CHAPTER FOUR INTRODUCTION Most of us love happy endings! My girls when they were little loved Disney’s, ‘Beauty and the Beast.’ In the closing scenes the beast lies dying from a wound inflicted during combat with Gaston his enemy. Belle the beauty finally confesses her love for the beast ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Becoming A Biblical Church

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Jan 6, 2003

based on 36 ratings

| 6,541 views

In the life of Christ and the New Testament Church in Acts we see a clear picture of the purpose of the church and why the church exists.

“Becoming a Biblical Church” Acts 2, 3, 4 Matthew 9:35-37 As we enter the New Year 2003, we find ourselves reflecting on the past year and looking forward to a joyous New Year. Many of you have made new commitments and new resolutions and set goals for the coming year. A New Year brings ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:4-8, Acts 4:7-31

Denomination: Free Methodist

You Are Hired! Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jul 27, 2003

based on 33 ratings

| 7,517 views

Parables of Eternal Life, Part 6 of 9

YOU ARE HIRED! (MT. 20:1-16) The economic crisis at the turn of the 21st century that hit the airline industry reflects the cost of doing business. United Airlines and Continental Airlines filed for bankruptcy, and American Airlines avoided bankruptcy after the union gave back $1.62 billion in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Christian Optimism

Contributed by Richard Tow on Nov 17, 2003

based on 18 ratings

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Using quotes from sailors who survived the sinking of USS Indianapolis this sermon demonstrates how perspecive and point of reference impacts our state of happiness. Several reasons for Christian Optimism are discussed.

Christian Optimism II Tim. 1:12 6-23-02 On July 16, 1945 the USS Indianapolis left the San Francisco Bay carrying mysterious box to Tinian, a small island in the west Pacific. Nobody knew that in the box was the Atomic Bomb that the Enola Gay would soon drop on Hiroshima. After making the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 84:11-12, 2 Timothy 1:12

Denomination: Charismatic

The Need For Advent Series

Contributed by Charles Wall, Jr. on Oct 29, 2003

based on 24 ratings

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Sometimes when you try to help someone you think is in need; you are met with resentment because the person or family doesn’t think they are in need. So on this 1st Sunday of Advent, I want to address whether there was a genuine need for the advent of Ch

The Need For Advent Romans 3:9-18 12-3-00 [Have one of the children light advent candle] We have entered the Christmas season and one of the challenges a Christian and a church has is to keep our attention focused on the real meaning of the season. In order to help us do that I have been asked ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:9-19

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

What's Eating You?

Contributed by Clyde Grimes on Sep 17, 2002

based on 58 ratings

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Deals with the subject of being consumed with a passion for the things of God.

What’s Eating You? (John 2:13-17) I. The Context A. Preceding events 1. Wedding in Cana 2. Visit with His family B. Approaching Passover in Jerusalem II. An Appalling Scene A. Enters the Temple area—Court of the Gentiles B. Saw total disregard for the sanctity of the place III. A Righteous ...read more

Scripture: John 2:13-17

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Lord's Great Desire

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Jun 29, 2003

based on 55 ratings

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A Lord’s Supper sermon.

Luke 22:14-16 The Lord’s Great Desire Introduction The Lord’s Supper is a beautiful commemorative supper where we are drawn together to remember the Lord’s death till He returns. It is a time of solemn reflection upon our individual lives to help us reflect on our relationships with God, and it ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:14-16, Exodus 12:3-14

Denomination: Baptist

Boasting In The Greatness Of God

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Jul 5, 2003

based on 24 ratings

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Believers have great reason to boast in God.

Psalm 44:8 Boasting in the Greatness of God Introduction There is a wonderful song in our hymnal that I would like for you to find and read with me. It is Hymn #122, All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name. As we read use your imagination as you picture the angels falling prostrate or all the redeemed ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 44:8

Denomination: Baptist

God Is Able To Turn Our Complaints Into Praise Series

Contributed by Bruce Landry on Oct 26, 2002

based on 15 ratings

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We will walk with the nation of Israel and see the great Praise they start with of God’s mighty hand, then immediately they are into "Woe am I." But God is not tied to a place in time for HIS glory and might. God is able to deliver us from any and every

God is able to turn our Complaints into Praise Moses and Miriam lead in praise for deliverance Complaints come God alone is able to deliver DBF Sunday Sermon, 10/27/02 You know I like most people are apt to Praise God for the many blessing that HE brings into our lives every day. When I survey ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 15:1-27

Denomination: Baptist

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