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Religious Intolerance In Our Time

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jun 13, 2007

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We live in a restless, violent, ever changing world that moves in unknown directions every day. We were witness to this sad reality this past week when those victims at Virginia Tech lost their lives.

Religious Intolerance in our Time. Acts Chapter 5:17,41 The Apostles Persecuted 17 Then the high priest and all his associates, who were members of the party of the Sadducees, were filled with jealousy. 18 They arrested the apostles and put them in the public jail. 19 But during the night ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:17-41

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Blessed To Be A Blessing Series

Contributed by James Kelley on Apr 12, 2004

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Easter Sermon that deals with the blessings we have through Jesus’ resurrection and the purpose of God to use us to bless others.

BLESSED TO BE A BLESSING Romans 4:25 (This sermon and the subsequent series is inspired by the sermon series BLESSED TO BE A BLESSING, by Rick Warren of Saddleback Valley Community Church.) I think one of the easiest traps we fall into is taking the blessings of God for granted. We are so ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:25

Denomination: Baptist

It Ain't Over Yet

Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Jan 13, 2003

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Ephiphany - keep Christmas all year

Sermon: “It Ain’t Over Yet” Matt 2:1-12 January 5, 2003 READ SCRIPTURE As I sat yesterday in my living room amidst a room full of broken after Christmas toys, stale goodies and dusty decorations I realized I am ready for the Christmas to be over, ready for the decorations to be put away. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: United Methodist

Opposition From Without (Acts 5) Series

Contributed by Gregg Strawbridge on Apr 13, 2003

based on 19 ratings

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THis is a study the waves of persecution following after the Jewish persecution of the church chronicled in Acts.

INTRODUCTION: History of Opposition without: There were about 10 waves of persecution following after the Jewish persecution of the church chronicled in Acts. Nero (54-68) Domitian (81-90) Marcus Aurelius (161-180) Decius (249-251) thousands died for refusing to sacrifice to the imperial ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:19-37

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Gaining Wisdom

Contributed by Mark Holdcroft on Feb 21, 2003

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In today’s world it is even more important that believers are wise. This study tells us how to gain the Wisdom that comes from God.

Gaining Wisdom Into today’s world, and even in today’s church we see the importance of believers possessing wisdom. There are so many situations facing our church today that we need wise leaders, wise elders, and wise Christians, in order to make sure that we are following Gods will. In our lives ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 8:1-36, Genesis 3:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Obstinate Or Submissive Heart

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Mar 18, 2003

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We have a choice when it comes to serving God - we can be obstinate and stubborn and independent, or can let our hearts break and be submissive to Him. Find out the perils of the obstinate heart and the beaty of the broken heart in Romans 10.

For an audio copy of this message, go to: www.LivingWatersWeb.com We Americans are proud of our heritage – especially here in Oregon. This is a pioneer state – Lewis and Clark (or was it Clark & Lewis?) braving the wilderness with Sacagawea; hardy pioneers traversing the Oregon Trail, then ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:1-21

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Night Before Christmas

Contributed by Tommy Davis on Jan 7, 2007

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This is a pre-Christmas message.

The Night Before Christmas Text: Malachi 4:1-6 1 The LORD Almighty says, "The day of judgment is coming, burning like a furnace. The arrogant and the wicked will be burned up like straw on that day. They will be consumed like a tree – roots and all. 2 "But for you who fear my name, the Sun of ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 4:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Saved To Serve Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Feb 27, 2008

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The Parable of the Talents reminds Christians that we weren’t saved to sit, soak, and sour...we were saved to serve! Just like in tennis-Service begins w/ ’Love’. Link inc. to formatted text, audio, and PowerPoint Template.

Saved to Serve Matthew 25:14-30 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/Saved2Serve.html This is a parable found in the context of Jesus’ teaching on the end of the world. So far we’ve been challenged to be watching because Jesus is coming...now we’re told to be working. Not just looking for Him, but ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Baptist

God's First Words About Christmas

Contributed by Kenneth Roberts on Mar 20, 2008

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The first words about God’s promise of Christmas happened immediately after the fall. After God learned about the terrible loss, he promised to Eve that good news was coming. From her would come a male offspring who would crush the head of Satan who jus

Grace and peace to you from God who comes to us at Christmas time and will come to us again. Amen. Dear Friends in Christ: Have you ever feared you might miss Christmas? Or maybe have you experienced Christmas without your family? Perhaps you are experiencing a Christmas like that tonight. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:15

Denomination: Lutheran

Listening To Unchristian America

Contributed by Jay Robison on Nov 1, 2007

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Christianity has an image problem. What can we learn from how those outside the church see the church today. I use Jesus criticism of religious leaders to cause us to think.

I have used sermoncentral along with other resources in this message. James White’s Critical Times email was a starting point. I also referred to Kinnaman’s book. LISTENING TO UnCHRISTIAN AMERICA October 28, 2007 Jay Davis Robison MATTHEW 15:1-12 The Church in America HAS AN IMAGE ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Mary Put God In A Box Series

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Dec 24, 2007

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In the year 957 BC King Solomon at the dedication of the temple in Jerusalem asked this question: "Will God really dwell on earth?" The answer is yes.... when Mary placed God in a box, where cattle lately fed...

In Jesus Holy Name December 24, 2007 Text: Luke 2:4-7 Christmas Eve - Redeemer “Mary Put God In A Box” In the year 957 B.C, Solomon, The King of Israel, was preparing to build a temple in Jerusalem, a place for the children of Israel to gather for worship. When the temple was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:4-7

Denomination: Lutheran

Beware Of Contentment

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jul 13, 2009

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Contentment has the power to destroy.

BEWARE OF CONTENTMENT Numbers 32:1-25 * When God called me to preach, Dr. Ted Traylor (whom I view as my preaching mentor) introduced me to the writings of George Barna. The first book of his that I read was entitled, “The Frog in the Kettle.” Through data gained from surveying, George compared ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 32:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

After Christmas...what Now?

Contributed by Bobby Daniel on Jan 3, 2009

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My final sermon for 2008, a look at the flight of Christ’s family to Egypt and how we should approach life after Christmas.

After Christmas…Now What Matthew 2:13-15 Introduction Well, Christmas day has come and it has gone…and I do hope you guys had a wonderful day filled with awe of God’s grace and mercy and the love of family and friends. We had Brigitte’s parents down from Cincinnati, and they are here with us ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-15

Denomination: Baptist

No Christmas!

Contributed by Robert Cox on Jan 7, 2009

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What if there were no Christmas?

LUKE 2:1 And it came to pass in those days that a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be registered. 2 This census first took place while Quirinius was governing Syria. 3 So all went to be registered, everyone to his own city.4 Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Three Responses

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Jul 15, 2008

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An evangelistic sermon discussing the responses people give to the gospel message.

3 Responses Acts 17:16-34 (Open with Text) I don’t know about the rest of you, but I like to keep up to date on the state of the church in America. I read quite a bit on the subject of American spirituality and how we as U.S. citizens view ourselves spiritually. But what I’m finding today is a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:15-34

Denomination: Independent/Bible

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