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Agenda Anxiety Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 22, 2001

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When Jesus speaks to the church, as to ancient Jerusalem, he gives us agenda anxiety, for we fear that we are not going to get done what we want to do, since his agenda is far different.

The campaigns are over. So are the celebrations and the inaugural balls. The toasts, the handshakes, the good wishes are about to fade into memory. Today, for George Walker Bush, the work begins. Today, the list of things to do takes on shape. Today, the agenda becomes different. Yesterday he ...read more

Scripture: John 7:14-46

Denomination: Baptist

A Life That's Focused

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Mar 12, 2003

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Focus on God’s joy goes a long way in our troubled times.

A life that’s focused Phil.3:1-16 1Finally, my brothers, rejoice in the Lord! It is no trouble for me to write the same things to you again, and it is a safeguard for you. 2Watch out for those dogs, those men who do evil, those mutilators of the flesh. 3For it is we who are the circumcision, we ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical Free

My House Will Be Called A House Of Prayer

Contributed by Glenn Newton on Mar 29, 2003

based on 139 ratings

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This sermon is a call to Prayer. As a church we get busy doing many things, but we must not leave our source of effectiveness.

MK 11:15 On reaching Jerusalem, Jesus entered the temple area and began driving out those who were buying and selling there. He overturned the tables of the money changers and the benches of those selling doves, 16 and would not allow anyone to carry merchandise through the temple courts. 17 And ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:15-18

Denomination: Nazarene

The Holy Spirit's Community Series

Contributed by Gregg Strawbridge on Apr 12, 2003

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In leading to this first community produced by Jesus through the Spirit, we have seen that Pentecost is likened to the Shekinah glory: As the glory of the Holy Spirit filled the earthly tabernacle, and then the Jerusalem temple, the church born at Penteco

INTRODUCTION The great church historian, Phillp Schaff, whose library is here in Lancaster said: "As to the numerical strength of Christianity at the close of the first century, we have no information whatever. Statistical reports were unknown in those days. The estimate of half a million among ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Are We Spreading The Cure?

Contributed by Rev. Saeed Richardson on Jun 12, 2002

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Christ has given us the opportunity to administer a life saving cure to a terminal virus; are we spreading the cure? Either we do or do not.

The Present Situation: Imagine for a moment that you are a physician; not just any physician but one of the foremost in all of medical history. Through some of your research you stumble upon a previously undiscovered virus. After further study you find out that this virus has infected 100% of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:9-13, Mark 2:14-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Harvest

Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Jan 8, 2002

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Is our inheritance in this life, the life to come, or both?

The Harvest What a privilege and honor to be called and used by God to do His will. Our calling is not to put our focus on this earth, nor is it to make the world a better place. Our calling is to follow Jesus Christ on a pilgrimage to heaven. In doing so, we will also fulfill God’s purpose for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:37-44, John 4:34-36

Denomination: Baptist

"Providence"

Contributed by Quintin Morrow on Feb 19, 2003

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A message on the comfort of God’s providence.

The Rev’d Quintin Morrow St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church Fort Worth, Texas www.st-andrew.com February 9, 2003 The Text: Ruth 1:1-17 The Definition of Providence: “Providence is the continuous activity of God in His creation by which He guides and governs it for His people’s good and His own ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-17

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Fatal Living, Vital Dying Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on May 1, 2002

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We are made right with God by God.

FATAL LIVING, VITAL DYING Galatians 2:15-21 S: Justification Th: Grace-Full Living Pr: WE ARE MADE RIGHT WITH GOD BY GOD. ?: What? KW: Implications TS: We will find in our study of Galatians 2:15-21 two implications of being made right with God by God. The _____ implication of being made right ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:15-21

Denomination: Baptist

Watch Out! Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on May 7, 2002

based on 100 ratings

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911, Part Eight

WATCH OUT (MARK 13) Christians are often confronted with apocalyptic, millennial and eschatological expectations whenever a disaster occurs. On the morning of 9/11, a relative called from overseas, asked if we were alright and eventually ended the call with a sigh and an exclamation: “This is the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:1-37

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Life And Times Of Elijah Series

Contributed by Kenneth Squires on Sep 25, 2002

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Compares Elijah’s time at the Brook Cherith with military boot camp and how God prepares us for service.

When you say the word boot camp, the civilian and enlisted, retired and reserved all conjure up pictures of freshly shaved heads, dog tags, fatigues and, as Chuck Swindoll says, fatigue. It is through the doors of boot camp that an 18-year old from Kiowa, Kansas is shaped into a soldier by doing ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:1-6, 1 Kings 17:17-24

Denomination: Pentecostal

Wwjd

Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Sep 26, 2002

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What Would Jesus Do - denying oneself and taking up the cross by placing the spiritual and basic needs of others over your own

Like most you, I was raised in a Christian home. My parents took me to church on Sundays and most Wednesday nights. I participated in Vacation Bible School, church choir and youth activities. I was baptized when I was twelve. I do not remember my baptism. I guess I must of felt something ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23

Denomination: United Methodist

Jesus Partying Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 24, 2002

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We have taken our cues about how to have fun from the wrong places. When Jesus parties, he includes rather than excludes the misfits; he goes not to participate nor to criticize, but to listen and redeem; and when you party with Jesus, you have joy and z

Suppose you gave a party and Jesus showed up! What would that do to your party? He wasn’t on the invitation list, He didn’t RSVP, but here He comes, making a beeline straight at you, with arms outstretched in greeting, and about twelve of his best buds looking eagerly at the buffet table. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:27-38

Denomination: Baptist

"His Terrible Swift Sword" Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on May 21, 2004

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The sword of the Spirit is God’s weapon to do His work in us, and our weapon against the enemies named in verse 12 (#23 in The Christian Victor series)

“…and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God” “Mine eyes have seen the glory of the coming of the Lord; He is trampling out the vintage where the grapes of wrath are stored; He hath loosed the fateful lightning of His terrible swift sword; His truth is marching on.” - Julia Ward ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:17

Denomination: Orthodox

Christ Our Comforter Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Sep 23, 2004

based on 33 ratings

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Suffering is a common human experience. But it doesn’t have to stop us ministering for God. In fact God can use our experience of suffering to help others by the way we offer them the support that we have received from God.

This week I’ve been listening to a series of lectures on depression by Arch Hart, who’s Professor of Psychology at Fuller Seminary in the US. One of the interesting things he said was a piece of advice he gives to ministers. He says never take your day off on a Monday if you can possibly help it. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:1-11

Denomination: Anglican

Age Is Just A Number Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Oct 22, 2006

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Joshua, Pt. 6

YOUNG AT HEART (JOSH. 14:6-15) Three old ladies are sitting in a diner, chatting about various things. One lady says, “You know, I’m getting really forgetful. This morning, I was standing at the top of the stairs, and I couldn’t remember whether I had just come up or was about to go down.” The ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 14:6-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

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