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How To Become Givers Of Life - I See Dead People

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Sep 12, 2003

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Do we desire to be givers of life?

Not too long ago I attended the funeral of my Aunt at Forest Lawn in Los Angeles, Ca. She experienced 79 years of this life before passing on to the next. It was a gentle and reverent service in the heat of the afternoon sun, interspersed with quiet sobs and the shedding of tears. My Uncle had ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:14, Mark 8:35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

You've Got The Power

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 2, 2003

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Jesus knew that the apostles could not succeed unless they were continually filled with the Spirit’s divine grace, power and love for people who are struggling with their sins.

1. Many people are afraid of witnessing because they fear being rejected, criticized or misunderstood. However, Christ knew that every single individual needs a Spirit empowered testimony to be delivered from an eternity in hell, sin and misery. Without the strength of the Holy Spirit, the facts of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Celebrate A Shepherd's Christmas

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 15, 2004

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Celebrate a Shepherd’s Christmas by listening to the angels’ message.

Do you open your presents on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day? How about your stockings – do you get to check those every day or just on Christmas morning? Is your tree artificial or natural? Do you decorate the outside of your house as well as the inside? Christmas customs – every family has them ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Lutheran

Christmas Eve/Day, Year B

Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Dec 12, 2002

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Christmas is a time to celebrate the meaning and mystery of the Word becoming flesh and living among us.

Sermon for Christmas Eve, Yr B 2002 Based on Jn 1:14 Grace Lutheran Church, Medicine Hat By Pastor Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson On this Holy Night, we gather together to celebrate the birth of Jesus. Christmas is, among many things, an occasion to focus on the meaning and the mystery of Jesus being ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Lutheran

Nicodemus And The New Birth Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on May 17, 2002

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What kind of attitude do I need, what kind of attitude do you need if God is to operate freely within our lives?

Nicodemus and the New Birth (John 3:1-21) Question: What kind of attitude do I need, what kind of attitude do you need if God is to operate freely within our lives? TS------„³Let¡¦s make some observations about this issue as we look at the life of Nicodemus. I. The Story of Nicodemus 1. Came ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Jesus Help Us In Our Time Of Need

Contributed by Donald Macon on Jun 6, 2002

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The miracle greater than walking on water is that Jesus lifts us up during our time of need.

I’m sure some are asking “why did he select this passage for such a time as this?” and understandably so. If you think it’s true that Jesus walked on water, you’re right. If you think the miracle stops there, you’re wrong. Most people refer to this passage as where Jesus Walked on Water. And it ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Baptist

A World Visited By The Word

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 27, 2008

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Using the format of "The Night Before Christmas", an imaginative account of Joseph’s feelings at the nativity.

A worshiper’s task on Christmas Eve is always the same, and it is no simple one. The task is, first, to let the beauty of Christmas happen. It doesn’t require explaining or expounding. It just needs to happen. But then the task becomes more complex, for we gather on Christmas Even around this ...read more

Scripture: John 1:14-18

Denomination: Baptist

Fearful Conversion

Contributed by Chanon Mullens on Sep 27, 2006

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God chooses and uses whom he wants

1. FEAR (VS 26) • Paul, after his conversion, tried to align himself with the other disciples • The disciples were afraid, however, because of Paul’s past • Acts 9:1-2: “And Saul, yet breathing out threatenings and slaughter against the disciples of the Lord, went unto the high priest, And desired ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:26-29

Denomination: Baptist

Christ Superior To The Angels Series

Contributed by Michael Goodfellow on Oct 7, 2006

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A look at Hebrews use of Scripture to prove his difficulties, and our need to use the same source.

The title of today’s message is “Christ superior to the angels.” To us this may seem to be a very obvious statement. Of course, Christ is superior to the angels, because of what we believe about him, what we have been taught about him. But in the first century, to the community that the author of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:5-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Proper Etiquette For Using The Utensils Of Truth Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 7, 2001

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THE FAITHFUL MINISTER OF GOD’S WORD PROMOTES TRUTH AND PURSUES GODLINESS AS A DILIGENT WORKMAN, A VESSEL PURIFIED FOR HONOR, AND A GENTLE BONDSERVANT

BIG IDEA: THE FAITHFUL MINISTER OF GOD’S WORD PROMOTES TRUTH AND PURSUES GODLINESS AS A DILIGENT WORKMAN, A VESSEL PURIFIED FOR HONOR, AND A GENTLE BONDSERVANT (IN THE FIGHT AGAINST ERROR – AS OPPOSED TO FALSE TEACHERS) INTRODUCTION: I. (:14-19) STAND FOR THE SHARP KNIFE OF THE WORD OF ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:14-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Give Me Victory Or Give Me Death

Contributed by William Noel on Aug 12, 2001

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Three examples of fervency in serving God

“Give Me Victory, Or Give Me Death” II Sam. 23:8-12 Introduction: Ø March 23, 1775, Patrick Henry, a lawyer and statesman, stood addressing the Second Virginia Convention in St. John’s Church in Richmond. There, at the brink of war with King George III, he spoke these memorable words, “It is in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 23:8-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Christian Life In A Nutshell

Contributed by Michael Bell on Oct 18, 2000

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THE CHRISTIAN LIFE IS A UNIQUE DIVINE-HUMAN ENDEAVOR.

Introductory Paragraph: One of the major news stories of the year...Princess Diana...news magazines reviewing her life...eulogy Almost unnoticed went the death of Mother Teresa...as I listened to the story of her life, I gained an even greater appreciation for who she was & the work God did ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Benefits Of Justification

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

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The Benefits of Justification by Faith - Rom. 5:1-5

The Benefits of Justification by Faith - Rom. 5:1-5 Illustration:It is no wonder that in 15 years of asking high school students throughout America whether, in an emergency situation, they would save their dog or a stranger first, most students have answered that they would not save the stranger. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Case Of Mistaken Identity

Contributed by Jeremy Morford on Jul 27, 2006

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Recently there was a tragic situation in which two girls involved in a crash were misidentified. I believe the World has misidentified Christ, Church, and the Conditions of Heaven.

A Case of Mistaken Identity Text: 1 Peter 2:9-10 Intro: In a case of mistaken identity, a Caledonia college student believed to have survived a bus crash on April 26th actually died in the accident, and a Gaylord woman presumed to be dead is in a Grand Rapids hospital being treated for head ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9-10

Denomination: Holiness

Remember Your Potential Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Mar 25, 2008

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We have great potential. We are God’s children, empowered by the Holy Spirit, equiped with specific gifts and talents to change the world (one life at a time) for Jesus Christ.

Matthew 5:13-16, Matthew 21:1-11 “Remember Your Potential” INTRODUCTION I’m not a fan of class “B” slasher films. I don’t like the blood and gore, but I have to laugh at the unimaginative scenario that they have for eliminating many of the innocent characters. Usually it is a dark and stormy ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Lutheran

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