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Laughing Out Loud At God

Contributed by Bill Bowdle on Sep 14, 2003

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If we adopt the Abraham/Sarah pattern of abandoning trust in divine promises, and choosing our preferred detours, and if we laugh at the promises of God, we invite catastrophe, and ensure that God will have the last laugh.

Laughing Out Loud at God!!?? REV. BILL BOWDLE Armstrong Chapel United Methodist Church 09/14/2003 (If you use material from this message, please attribute the quote to the above source, together with the URL web site address as listed in your browser window) [Note: material is formatted by ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 17:15-17

Denomination: United Methodist

Lost Sheep, Silver And Sons

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Jul 29, 2005

based on 54 ratings

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An evangelistic sermon for a Baptismal service covering the lost sheep, the lost coin and the prodigal son. Email me for images for accompanying ’prodigal daughter’.

Lost sheep, silver and sons. WBC 31/07/05am. Baptism of Barry and Heather Mann. Luke 15:1-32 Philip Yancey tells the story of a prodigal daughter who grows up in Traverse City, Michigan. Disgusted with her old fashioned parents who overreact to her nose ring, the music she listens to, the length ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-32

Denomination: Baptist

Understanding "The Flesh" Series

Contributed by Bruce Willis on Dec 29, 2006

based on 10 ratings

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This is the first sermon in a series of two from the perspective of The Exchanged Life which seeks to help the believer to understand what the programmed flesh is.

I often hear believers comment as they’re attempting to live the Christian life, “My life seemed a lot easier when I wasn’t a Christian.” Or, they’ll say, “Why am I having such a hard time, when those who don’t live for Christ seem to be so ‘happy go lucky’, they seem to live without a care in the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Stupid Statements Series

Contributed by John Chisham on Dec 10, 2006

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Stupid statements: Proof we cannot earn righteousness

Stupid Statements made by famous people. ``````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````` "Whenever I watch TV and see those poor starving kids all over the world, I can’t help but cry. I mean I’d love to be skinny like that, but not with all those flies and death and stuff." ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:1-10

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Remember The Poor

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Dec 28, 2004

based on 71 ratings

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Caring for the poor is a basic tenant of the Christian faith. Here’s how to do it the Biblical way.

Remember The Poor Boxing Day 2004 Galatians 2:10 Nowadays when we think of "Boxing Day," the word "sale" almost immediately follows. But in it’s tradition Boxing Day is not about getting more stuff at reduced prices. The Boxing Day tradition began in Britain possibly as early as in the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:10

Denomination: *other

Brokenness

Contributed by Ian Lyall on Sep 28, 2005

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Isaiah is broken by his vision of God’s holiness, but is then cleansed and now fit as God’s messenger

In that passage from Isaiah we heard this evening, we are presented with the vision the prophet had in the Temple of God in all his holiness, glory and majesty. That vision concludes in verse 8 with the call of Isaiah: Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, "Whom shall I send, and who will go ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Traits To Look For In A Leader

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Dec 6, 2008

based on 4 ratings

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Response to a letter sent to me before the 2008 election, warning of what I can and cannot preach. This is a topical, not a textual message. Suitable for election time and/or revival.

TRAITS TO LOOK FOR IN A LEADER I. INTRODUCTION This week I received a letter in the mail from the Reverend Barry W. Lynn, the executive director of the organization “Americans United for Separation of Church and State”. Concerning the Name 1. There would no America if there was no Church This ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:1

Denomination: Baptist

Becoming Peacemekers

Contributed by Eric Hanson on Feb 22, 2008

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Jesus commended us to be peacemakers. How do we go about this?

BECOMING PEACEMAKERS (Matthew 5:9) Pastor Eric J. Hanson In this article we shall explore one aspect of relating to others properly; that of being peacemakers. Peace is a great theme of the Bible. It is mentioned 412 times. Additionally peacemakers is mentioned 8 times, and peaceable 12 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Facing The Storms In Life Series

Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Jan 5, 2009

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You will face storms in life. In these storms there is a Promised Destination, a Plight of Desperation and a Powerful Demonstration.

Mark 4:35-41 Facing the Storms in Life On the same day, when evening had come, He said to them, "Let us cross over to the other side." Now when they had left the multitude, they took Him along in the boat as He was. And other little boats were also with Him. 4:35-36 And a great windstorm arose, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Baptist

Christ Is The Greatest Gift Series

Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Dec 20, 2010

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Of all the Christmas gifts/presents given and received, Christ is the Greatest Gift.

Christmas Eve/Day Yr A, 24-25/12/2010 Isa 9:2-7 Rev. Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson, Chaplain, The Good Samaritan Society’s South Ridge Village, Medicine Hat, Alberta “Christ is the Greatest Gift” (This sermon begins by showing the congregation a Christmas-decorated gift bag or box ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:2-7

Denomination: Lutheran

All's Well That Ends Well Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Oct 19, 2010

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Christians can endure the injustices of life because we know the end of the story—in the end there will be justice.

[If you would like to receive free sermons each week by email, please contact jonrmcleod@yahoo.com.] WISDOM’S SMILE In Ecclesiastes chapter 8, we find the word “vanity” three times (vv. 10, 14). The Hebrew word for “vanity” literally means “vapor.” Vapor ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 8:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

If You Want To Walk On Water, You Have To Get Out Of The Boat

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Oct 20, 2011

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How much of a risk taker for Jesus are you?

23-10-2011 Marshland St James Sermon: If you want to walk on water, you better get out of the boat! Let us open in prayer Father, I pray that you will anoint my words this evening that they may be words for each of us from you. I ask what I say may be relevant in our Christian lives. We ask ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:30-36, Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Anglican

Three Responses

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Jul 15, 2008

based on 4 ratings

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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

The Sharing Choice Series

Contributed by Monty Newton on Mar 31, 2010

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We may bge used of God to bring peace to others. When we share the gift of peace with others, conflict may be transformed into harmony.

Title: The Sharing Choice Text: “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called the sons of God.” Matthew 5:9 Thesis: We may be used of God to bring peace to others. When we share the gift of peace with others conflict may be transformed into harmony. Series: Life’s ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Opposition At Paphos Series

Contributed by A. David Hart on Aug 22, 2007

based on 14 ratings

| 11,699 views

To get the listener to understand that although we will face opposition from many, we are still on the winning side.

OPPOSITION AT PAPHOS Acts 13:6-12 My brothers and sisters life is full of opposition. Even in the smallest of things such as playing your favorite game or choosing a place of worship there will always be someone who will oppose you. Even in nature we ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:6-13, Acts 13:13-52

Denomination: Baptist

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