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The Wonder Of His Presentation (Part 2, The Wonder Of Christmas) Series

Contributed by Marcus Naugler on Dec 12, 2001

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The angelic visitations to Mary, Elizabeth, and Joseph make for an incredible account of God mastery of presentation. See how the wonder of Christmas comes alive in this part of Jesus’ birth.

The Wonder of His Presentation (Part 2, The Wonder of Christmas) Text: John 1:1-14, Luke 1:26-38, Matt. 1:18-24, Luke 1:39-45 The birth of Jesus is an awesome encounter of God in the flesh. But before He was born, the signs given to His future parents and those who would be eye-witnesses of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-45, Matthew 1:18-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Christ The Only Mediator Between God And Man Series

Contributed by W. Bryan Wheeler on Dec 17, 2001

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There is nothing so satisfying, so comforting, so animating to the soul than a Spirit-wrought display of the truth about Jesus Christ.

“JESUS CHRIST OUR ONLY MEDIATOR” - #2 Preached on October 28th 2001 - AM Text: 1 Timothy 2:1-6 Intro: If someone were to ask you to summarize the Bible in five words or less, - How would you answer them? - You might say that the Bible is about … God’s glory and man’s salvation—and that would be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Warfare-Stand Your Ground

Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 15, 2002

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In the battle against spiritual enemies, we have to make sure that we are prepared for battle.

Nov. 5, 2000 Ephesians 6:10-13 “Spiritual warfare – stand your ground!” 1. Remember where your strength comes from. (vs. 10)  In the unchanging, unending power of the Lord - “be strong in the Lord” One of the teachers at my wife’s school died on Friday. Her husband, Mr. Packard ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-13

Denomination: Baptist

How To Be An Instrument Of God's Peace

Contributed by Scott Cox on Dec 2, 2000

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How to be used of God to promote peace and unity in the body of Christ.

Introduction: A great saint from ages past once prayed, "Lord make me an instrument of thy peace". What a lofty goal, to be used of God to bring peace to the lives of others. Jesus said this would be a common characteristic of God’s children. He said, "Blessed are the peacemakers for they shall ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Keeping Harmony In The Church Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Oct 1, 2004

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THis message is on harmony. The outline comes from Bob Russell’s Book, When God Builds A Churchq

INTRODUCTION „X We have been looking at When God Builds a Church. Today we will move to the principle of harmony. „X How many of you have been a part of a church, organization, or team where there were problems. People were fighting because they had different ideas about what the organization was ...read more

Scripture: John 17:20-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus' Call To Walk On Water

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Nov 18, 2005

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How do I... we... walk on water? When can we walk on water? What is it about: faith or obedience? Is God calling ME to WALK in some area?

Jesus’ call to walk on water. Matt 14:22-36 WBC 20/11/05am I want to speak to you about Walking on Water this morning o as a follow on from- last Sunday, Wed pm o because I’ve been so challenged by Ortbergs’ book o Interrupt me and illustrate! PLEASE But first: "extreme Olympics risk.pps" in Ills ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-36

Denomination: Baptist

His Glorious Son Series

Contributed by Stephen Wright on Dec 14, 2003

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In Christ we see the wonder of God’s glory and the perfect human depiction of His person

His glorious Son Reading Is 9:6-7; Mt.17:1-9 Heb 1:3a the brightness of His glory and the express image of His person We can but lightly touch on the majestic titles which a loving and adoring heart here heaps around the name of Jesus Christ, our Lord. The theme might well engage a seraph’s tongue! ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:3

Denomination: Baptist

Man's Woeful Gift Of Rejection Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Dec 10, 2004

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This message looks at man’s rejection of God, and how God sought to restore man. this is part two of a Christmas series

MAN’S WOEFUL GIFT OF REJECTION: GENESIS 3:1-6; ROMANS 5:12-17; EXODUS 34:7 When we are flat on our backs there is no way to look but up. Roger W. Babson ILLUSTRATION: One year, WTOP asked "What’s the worst Christmas present you’ve ever received?" Here are some of your answers. My ex-wife ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

Between Two Worlds

Contributed by Chris Tiller on Nov 1, 2005

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The values, priorities, and expectations of the kingdoms of this world are completely at odds with the values, priorities, and expectations of the Kingdom of God. Conflict is inevitable.

During his last night with his disciples, before his arrest, Jesus concluded his teaching with these words: “I have told you these things so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” (John 16:33) In his Second Letter to the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:19-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

In Defense Of Marriage

Contributed by Carlton Coon on Oct 12, 2001

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An effort to promote the concept of commitment to marriage.

In Defense of Marriage Matt 19:1 (KJS) And it came to pass, [that] when Jesus had finished these sayings, he departed from Galilee, and came into the coasts of Judaea beyond Jordan; 2 And great multitudes followed him; and he healed them there. 3 The Pharisees also came unto him, tempting him, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Spiritual Father's Instruction Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Jun 14, 2003

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What a blessing to have spiritual fathers in the faith to point us to God. Be one for someone!

Happy Father’s Day Dads! Since today is Father’s day, I thought we might look at our lesson in light of a father’s message to his son and draw some lessons from that perspective. Paul speaks of Timothy as his son four times in the letters of 1 and 2 Timothy. You might even get the impression ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:14-26, Acts 16:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

He's Not Safe. He's A Lion.

Contributed by Davon Huss on May 1, 2006

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A sermon on Jesus and the Syrophoenician woman from Mark 7:24-30 and Matthew 15:21-28. (Material adapted from Mark Garland in "NIV Application Commentary", SermonCentral Contributors, and Jack Peters)

Sermon for 4/30/2006 Mark 7:24-30 He’s not safe. He’s a lion. Introduction: College English class: Table Talk. I could say that paper was out of character. Thesis: Let’s examine the two main characters in this story: Jesus and the Syrophoenician woman For instances: I. Jesus Christ A. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:24-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Da Vinci Code- Truth Under Fire

Contributed by Frank Lay on May 11, 2006

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Many of the New Testament epistles were written to combat false teachings that threatened the church. The epistles of John are no exception. The letter of 2 John is the shortest letter in the New Testament. Yet, this little letter speaks powerfully to

TRUTH UNDER FIRE By Frank Lay A STUDY OF 2 JOHN In John 14:6, Jesus made a statement that has become His most controversial claim. He said, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No man cometh unto the Father but by me.” In that declaration, Jesus claimed to be the personification of ...read more

Scripture: 2 John 1:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Narnia: Always Winter, Never Christmas Series

Contributed by Merwin Rylaarsdam on Jan 4, 2006

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A world without Christ is a world that is "always winter and never Christmas."

Sermon – “Always Winter, Never Christmas” Scripture – Isaiah 40 There is a strange phenomenon that is happening in the world today. Two unlikely groups of people have gotten together and are excitedly talking about the same thing! It’s strange that Hollywood and the Evangelical church are ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Dead Church Series

Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Apr 1, 2006

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Sermon Six of a series

The Dead Church Revelation 3:1-6 Have you ever heard of the company that makes blank bumper stickers? They’re for people who don’t want to get involved and do not want to offend anyone. That is how we see many religious groups in our modern day. So called preachers place their voices on the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

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