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Not Far From The Kingdom

Contributed by Windell Gann on Oct 20, 2000

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Accepting the basic truth of God's word brings one "Near the Kingdom."

“Not Far From the Kingdom” Mark 12:28-34 (Matthew 22:34-40) Invitation song: “Almost Persuaded” I Introduction: 1. Scripture Reading (NASV; NKJV; NCV ) a) This scribe had witnessed a clash between Jesus and the Sadducees and had decided that Jesus was a wise teacher. He wanted, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:28-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Don't Let Peer Pressure Keep You From...

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

based on 86 ratings

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DON'T LET PEER PRESSURE KEEP YOU FROM PLEASING GOD JESUS CHOSE THE APPROVAL OF GOD OVER THE APPROVAL OF MEN 1 Pet.

DON'T LET PEER PRESSURE KEEP YOU FROM PLEASING GOD JESUS CHOSE THE APPROVAL OF GOD OVER THE APPROVAL OF MEN 1 Pet. 2:4 "REJECTED BY MEN, BUT CHOICE AND PRECIOUS IN THE SIGHT OF GOD" remember the building analogy INTRODUCTION: We hear a lot about peer pressure - the pressure to conform; to be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Where Is Your Center?

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Oct 18, 2000

based on 56 ratings

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When I told friends and acquaintances in Minnesota that I was moving to New Jersey, one of the commonest responses was, "How close will you be to Atlantic City?" This seemed to me to be an odd reaction, it certainly isn't something I'm particularly attuned to.

When I told friends and acquaintances in Minnesota that I was moving to New Jersey, one of the commonest responses was, "How close will you be to Atlantic City?" This seemed to me to be an odd reaction, it certainly isn't something I'm particularly attuned to. But now every time I turn the corner ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-25

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Acceptable Worship Series

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Feb 28, 2002

based on 24 ratings

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Jesus confronts Pharisaic tradition.

Acceptable Worshi) Mark 7:1-23 INTRO.: As we read the second through the seventh chapters of the Gospel of Mark, it seems to me there is a major emphasis on the controversy between the Pharisees and Jesus. The great expositor, G. Campbell Morgan, thought Jesus was intentionally confronting the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:1-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

There Is No Double-Talk In The Church Of God Series

Contributed by Peter Schmidt on Nov 14, 2003

based on 40 ratings

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The Lord, speaking throught St. Paul, makes clear his wishes for mankind. God uses a firm "Yes" in reference to our salvation, and we respond with a faith-filled "Amen."

Epiphany 7 II Corinthians 1:18-22 There was a NFL football game about 4 or 5 years ago that had a very controversial event happen during the game. Actually the game was just about to go into overtime, and you know before overtime there’s always another coin toss to see who gets the football ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:18-22

Denomination: Lutheran

Miracles Often Do Come In Small Packages

Contributed by Karl Eckhoff on May 16, 2003

based on 34 ratings

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God’s miracles, God’s power, His awesome designs, His victorious works have often come in small, disregarded, overlooked packages. Don’t discount the miraculous things that God can do through me and you if only we were bold enough to ask, expectant enoug

Easter 4 B Miracles Often Do Come in Small Packages Acts 4:23-33 04/11/03 "Feddersen’s Fables" has the story of a rancher who rented a famous stallion, to sire a champion by one of his thoroughbred mares. The owner of the majestic beast delivered and unloaded the stallion directly into a corral, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-33

Denomination: Lutheran

The Burial Of Christ: What Happened Between His Death And Resurrection? Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 31, 2003

based on 64 ratings

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The events, interpreted theologically, is the hear of the Gospel: Christ died for our sins, was buried, and rose again the third day. But why is the burial part of the Gospel? What happened then? How do other Scriptures fill us in with possible occurre

The Burial of Christ: What Happened Between His Death and Resurrection? NOTE--Here is a copy of bulletin insert first; sermon follows. ALSO NOTE that this is part two, my first sermon is titled, "The Burial of Jesus Christ, Part One" and can be found at sermon central under John 19:31-42). Here ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:18-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Baptism, What's That About?

Contributed by Warren Curry on Sep 21, 2004

based on 16 ratings

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Baptism is a very significant part of the Christian faith through our relationship to the Lord Jesus Christ.

Basic 5 point outline taken from Denver Sizemore’s Book, 13 Lessons in Christian Doctrine. College Press. Baptism, What’s That About? Matthew 28:18-20 Intro. Well, as I have been stating over the past couple of weeks, we are leading up to what is going to be a Baptism Sunday. We are now 3 weeks ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Is The Son Of God? True Of False

Contributed by Dan Borchert on Sep 23, 2004

based on 5 ratings

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Is Jesus the Son of God? is He the only Son of God? This sermon attempts to answer that question

Jesus is the Son of God – True or False? Introduction A. The movie “The Passion of Christ” has sparked many conversations B. You can turn on the talk shows, the news, and various other programs and hear people discussing the movie C. I do not recall a movie that has sparked this much debate, ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-20

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Finishing Well

Contributed by Davon Huss on Oct 11, 2004

based on 30 ratings

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Sermon from Russ Blowers on Finishing Well

Evening Service for 10/10/2004 Tell the story of Russ Blowers. Retired in 1995 to tend to his wife. 1 Timothy 6:6-16 Jesus said, “It is finished.” 33 years old, he never allowed anything to hinder his doing of the will of the Father. “For this purpose I came into the world.” John 17- I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Cutting To The Chase

Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Feb 15, 2004

based on 48 ratings

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Advent 6: The Resurrection is proof that Jesus’ work on the Cross was exactly what was needed to restore a sinful humanity to God.

There are people that have the absolutely uncanny ability to zero in on a problem. With laser-like precision, they can identify what’s going on and cut to the chase. If protests are raised, they can lay waste all arguments to the contrary, take no prisoners and accept no compromises as they ferret ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:12-20

Denomination: Lutheran

Taking The Splendor With You

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Feb 20, 2004

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The splendor of holy moments does not fade in the ordinary times of life.

First Presbyterian Church Wichita Falls, Texas February 22, 2004 TAKING THE SPLENDOR WITH YOU Isaac Butterworth Luke 9:28-36 (NRSV) 28/ Now about eight days after these sayings Jesus took with him Peter and John and James, and went up on the mountain to pray. 29/ And while he was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:28-36

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Capital Punishment

Contributed by Steven Ostrowski on Feb 20, 2005

based on 19 ratings

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Biblical support for Capital Punishment and what it means for our country.

Capital Punishment Romans: 13: 4 For he is the minister of God to thee for good. But if thou do that which is evil, be afraid; for he beareth not the sword in vain: for he is the minister of God, a revenger to execute wrath upon him that doeth evil. The issue of capital punishment has caused ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:4-7

Denomination: Catholic

Christ Is Our Refuge

Contributed by Keith Foskey on Mar 23, 2005

based on 34 ratings

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How many of us tonight are living outside the walls?

Christ is Our Refuge Joshua 20:1-6 INTRODUCTION: During the time of the exodus, God introduced “cities of refuge” for people who mistakenly murdered someone. Anyone who killed someone by accident would run to one of these cities and plead his case before the elders of the city. They would then ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 20:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Lord Supper

Contributed by Robert Bravo on Jul 1, 2007

based on 11 ratings

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What is the lords supper

Lords Supper Luke 22:14 - 20 (KJV) 14And when the hour was come, he sat down, and the twelve apostles with him. 15And he said unto them, With desire I have desired to eat this passover with you before I suffer: 16For I say unto you, I will not any more eat thereof, until it be fulfilled in the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:14-20

Denomination: Nazarene

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