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Loving The Unlovable Series

Contributed by Paul Green on Nov 28, 2009

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It’s easy to love those who love us, but what about those we find it difficult to love? What about those who don’t like us? How do we still love and respect them as God’s people?

I want us to pay particular attention this morning to verse 6 and 7 – ‘You see, at just the right time, when we were still powerless, Christ died for the ungodly. Very rarely will anyone die for a righteous man, though for a good man someone might possibly dare to die. But God demonstrates his own ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Passion Of Self-Gratification Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Nov 30, 2009

based on 55 ratings

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God’s wisdom gives peace but the churches to which James wrote were experiencing chronic hostility & sharp confrontations. They fought, coveted, quarreled & condemned others to obtain their desires. They were dominated by self-will

JAMES 4: 1-5 THE PASSION OF SELF-GRATIFICATION [Romans 7:14-25] Russian novelist Leo Tolstoy wrote of a man who was dominated by the driving desire for self-gratification. To possess land was his highest pleasure. Someone promised him that he could own all of the land he could walk around ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

The Manger Matters!

Contributed by Bradley Kellum on Dec 2, 2009

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How relevant could a baby born 2000 years ago really be to us in the 21st century? Does Jesus’ birth really impact me today? If so, how? Answer the questions your audience is asking by preaching this sermon.

Introduction You may have heard of what happened to a Christian church in Denver, Colorado last week. According to the Denver Post, George Morrison, who pastors the 4,000 member FAITH BIBLE CHAPEL was inspired to propose a float last spring after he attended last year’s parade and didn’t see ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Mary’s Song Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Dec 7, 2009

based on 9 ratings

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The central characters in the Christmas story almost instantly responded to the events surrounding the birth of Jesus with songs.

The Songs of Christmas Sermon # 2 “Mary’s Song” Luke 1:28-35, 46-55 Last week we began a series entitled “The Songs of Christmas.” We are examining some of the central ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:28-55

Denomination: Baptist

Elizabeth’s Song Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Dec 7, 2009

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The central characters in the Christmas story almost instantly responded to the events surrounding the birth of Jesus with songs.

The Songs of Christmas Sermon # 1 “Elizabeth’s Song” Luke 1:39-45 This morning we very deliberately began to sing the songs of Christmas. For many it doesn’t seem like the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:39-55

Denomination: Baptist

The Up Close God Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Dec 10, 2009

based on 14 ratings

| 8,780 views

God is close to each one of us, but not as close as He wants to be. The up close God wants you to get close to Him if you are willing.

The Up Close God Text: Acts 17:16-34 Intro: After being chased out of Thessalonica & Berea for preaching the good news about Jesus, the apostle Paul spent a few days in the city of Athens. I’m not sure what Athens is like today, but in that time it was a favorite place for philosophers and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16-34

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Reaching Our World Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Dec 10, 2009

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God invites us to join Him in His passion to reach this world. He wants us in the game, and He promises to give us everything we need to succeed.

Reaching Our World Text: Acts 18:22-28 Intro: [Play Evan Almighty clip- Change the world- don’t know where to start] Have you ever been in a situation where you just didn’t quite have what it took to do what needed to be done? I usually think of examples from sports. I think back to times when I ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:22-28

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Word Became Flesh | The Dwelling Series

Contributed by Matthew Grise on Dec 11, 2009

based on 4 ratings

| 6,062 views

John 1:14b. What were the purposes of God dwelling with his people in the person of Christ? Here are some important answers...

THE WORD BECAME FLESH | BIBLICAL CHRISTOLOGY FOR CHRISTMAS THE DWELLING – HE DWELT AMONG US JOHN 1:14b [INTRODUCTION] - About 730 years before Jesus of Nazareth was born, King Ahaz was the ruler of the Southern Kingdom of Judah. Ahaz was an idolatrous king who led the people of Judah away from ...read more

Scripture: John 1:14

Denomination: Baptist

Answering Questions Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Dec 14, 2009

based on 17 ratings

| 26,556 views

Have you ever asked a question and not gotten the answer you were looking for? I think we all have. The fact is, that just because a person is asking a question, doesn’t necessarily mean that they’re looking for an answer. Especially if the answer goes ag

Have you ever asked a question and not gotten the answer you were looking for? I think we all have. Many times we will even ask a question with an answer already in our heads that we are looking for. Sometimes, we will even frame the question in such a way that even the way we ask it is designed ...read more

Scripture: John 6:22-59

Denomination: Baptist

I Dare You To Just ’turn The Other Cheek’ Series

Contributed by David Diyanni on Dec 15, 2009

based on 5 ratings

| 9,330 views

This is another popular spiritual urban legend. A Christian cannot defend himself since he has to turn the other cheek.

Urban Legends Part 5 “Just turn the other cheek” Matt 5:38-39, Luke 4:28-30, John 18:12, Matt 21:12, John 2:13, Matt 26:53 Urban Legend Debunked A. Today is the last sermon in our ‘urban legend’ series. Next week we are going to start a new sermon series called ‘Character Sketches.” We are going ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-39

Denomination: Vineyard

"What Is Truth?"

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Dec 15, 2009

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Message about Pilate’s question to Jesus.

“What is Truth?” John 18:36-38 October 18, 2009 General introduction Dr. Norman Geisler and Dr. Frank Turek make some important points regarding truth in their book I Don’t Have Enough Faith to Be an Atheist (Crossway Books, 2004). Some of their material is quoted below: "We demand truth in ...read more

Scripture: John 18:36-38

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Boss Has A Job For Us

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Dec 15, 2009

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Message about the Great Commission, and how it is the job of the whole church, not just the pastor.

The Boss Has a Job for Us… Matthew 28:16-20 November 29, 2009 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT IS FROM ANDY STANLEY’S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." Introduction Today we finish what has been a pretty long journey through the book of Matthew. We actually started going through this book ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Wesleyan

A Man After God’s Own Heart

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Dec 20, 2009

based on 14 ratings

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Discover what it takes to be a man after God’s own heart.

Subject: A Man After God’s Own Heart Acts 13:22 “After removing Saul, he made David their king. He testified concerning him: ’I have found David son of Jesse a man after my own heart; he will do everything I want him to do.” Today I want to compare the lives of two men, Saul and David. Saul was a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:22-23

Denomination: Methodist

Why Is The Bible So Important?

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Dec 23, 2009

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Spending time reading and studying the Word of God transforms us into followers of Jesus.

Why Is the Bible So Important? Texts: 2 Tim. 3:16-17; Heb. 4:12-13; Rom. 15:4 Introduction 1. I believe that the two biggest problems with the Church in America today are: 1) We don’t pray enough, and 2) We don’t read the Bible enough. 2. Illustration: Here are some things that have been said ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Methodist

Faith Proof

Contributed by Brian Harvison on Apr 12, 2008

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Do you have actions that prove your faith?

Faith Proof James 2:14-26 Trying to win their case some lawyers have been known to ask some incredibly unbelievable questions. The Massachusetts Bar Association Lawyer’s Journal gave the following example Question: Doctor, before you performed the autopsy, did you check for a pulse? No Did you ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Denomination: Baptist

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