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The Crisis Of Conformity

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Aug 28, 2001

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One cannot stand in the middle of the road when it comes to faith. You are either on one side or the other. There is great pressure today to conform and compromise our values, but we shall see from this passage that this is not possible.

THE CRISIS OF CONFORMITY AMOS 6:1 - 6:14 Scripture Reading: Amos 6:1 - 6:14 Responsive Reading: 2 Kings 17:1 - 17:23 Introduction: I want to begin my sermon today by asking for your help. I’ve been looking for a street in Fredericton and Nackawic, but I haven’t been successful. What I want ...read more

Scripture: Amos 6:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Narnia: Winter, But Never Christmas:the Curse That Afflicts This Earth Series

Contributed by Dean Johnson on Dec 6, 2005

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The winter controlling Narnia is a picture of the curse that controls our world.

A Lake Pointe Christmas in Narnia, Sermon #1 “WINTER, BUT NEVER CHRISTMAS: the Curse that Afflicts this Earth” Pastor Dean Johnson, Lake Pointe Bible Church, 11-27-05 INTRODUCTION: NARNIA IN THE NEWS The fictitious land of Narnia is very much in the news these days. Disney has spent one hundred ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Find The Right Balance Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 2, 2005

based on 6 ratings

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The ideal Christian life is a balanced life. But how can we attain that balance? Our text can be divided into several steps that lead us toward a balanced mentality.

How to Find the Right Balance (Philippians 3:15-21) 1. Mr. Alvin Verette of New Roads, Louisiana, owns and operates the nation’s first drive-in Funeral Home. For the convenience of time-pressed mourners, the deceased is displayed before a five-by-seven foot picture window. Friends and relatives ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:15-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What's New?

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Dec 16, 2004

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A consideration of all that is new in the life of the child of God.

We read here the declaration of God the father concerning His intent for all who would come to Him through faith in His Son, Jesus. When one comes to God through faith in Christ, everything becomes new. "Anyone who belongs to Christ is a new person. The past is forgotten, and everything is new." - ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:5

Denomination: Baptist

Sometimes The Roof Falls In.

Contributed by Jack Allen on Sep 16, 2001

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Some trust in chariots and some in horses, but we trust in the name of the lord our God. How can I trust God so completely that I do not hate the terrorists? How can I trust in God to rid the world of this evil?

Sometimes…the roof falls in; Sept. 11, 2001 was one of those times. (Psalm 20:7) © 2001 Dr. Jack Allen “These attacks make us feel helpless and terrified, and can even make us think there is a force out there greater than God," says Christian counselor Steve Pettit (Steve Pettit, quoted by Jon ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 20:7, Ephesians 6:13

Denomination: Baptist

Seeing His Glory

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Dec 21, 2000

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The expose of relationship between grace and truth.

Seeing His Glory John 1.14 December 10, 2000 And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth Long ago, and in a faraway galaxy; So begins the movie Star Wars. Many people ...read more

Scripture: John 1:14

Denomination: United Methodist

Casting The Net

Contributed by Martin Wiles on Apr 30, 2002

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Using one of Jesus’ parables, the sermon is designed to encourage Christians to witness.

INTRODUCTION A. John Powell tells of watching his Theology of Faith class come in. 1. Tommy had long hair and he wrote him off as very strange. 2. Tommy was an atheist (objected to a God who loved unconditionally). 3. After turning in final exam, “Do you think I’ll find God?” “No.” 4. “Oh, I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:47-52

Denomination: Baptist

The Work Of The Ministry (Acts 6) Series

Contributed by Gregg Strawbridge on Apr 13, 2003

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The Apostles responded to physical ministry needs by delegating the responsibility to qualified men in order to continue to focus on the ministry of prayer and the Word. From this we learn that such a division of labor is necessary, wise, and protects the

INTRODUCTION You might say that Socrates was ultimately responsible for the Greek NT. Socrates had a pupil: Plato (which meant “fatso”); Plato had a student, Aristotle; and Aristotle had a student, Alexander the Great (356-323 BC), the king of Macedonia that conquered the Persian empire and annexed ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Rapture. When?

Contributed by Alan Balatbat on May 26, 2004

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How to be prepared for God’s Coming?

The RaptUre: What Is It? 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 Know this first of all, that in the last days mockers will come with their mocking, following after their own lusts, [4] and saying, "Where is the promise of His coming? For ever since the fathers fell asleep, all continues just as it was from the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

A G-Rated Life In An R-Rated World

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jun 2, 2004

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This message is a call to holiness and purity.

“A G-RATED LIFE IN AN R-RATED WORLD” Eph. 5:1-14 INTRO – How do we live a G-rated life in an R-rated world? I’m not going to spend a great deal of time expounding all of the sick, depraved things that are going on in our world. Unless you’ve been living like an ostrich w/ your head stuck in ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Getting America Back To God

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Jul 3, 2004

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This sermon was preached on Independence Day, Sunday, July 4, 2004, as a patriotic message for our day and age.

GETTING AMERICA BACK TO GOD, AN INDEPENDENCE DAY MESSAGE --PROVERBS 14:34 Israel is a Jewish nation; Saudi Arabia is a Muslim one; India is a Hindu country; but what kind of Country is America? It may not be the politically correct position to take; but, nevertheless, it is true: “America is a ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 14:34

Denomination: Methodist

Displacing Destructive And Devilish Attitudes With Christlike Attitudes

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 19, 2004

based on 21 ratings

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One hundred contrasts between destructive and constructive attitudes

Displacing Destructive and Devilish Attitudes with Christlike Attitudes (Eph. 4:20-32) "Putting off what is evil and putting on what is good." Illustration: I once heard a preacher say, "The opposite of love is not hate--it’s self!" That surprising statement reminded me of 2 Timothy 3:1-4, where ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:20-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Grace

Contributed by Ian Lyall on Sep 28, 2005

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Grace is God giving us what we do not desereve. But do we really understand the magnitude and wonder of God’s grace?

I would want to concentrate this evening on verses 42-45 of this passage. From those verses I would say: God wants us to live in His grace: He wants us to receive, experience and enjoy His grace and He wants us also to express His grace in our lives. Can I repeat that? God wants us to live in His ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:42-45

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Saved

Contributed by Kevin Litchfield on Oct 11, 2005

based on 4 ratings

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This sermon focuses on the basics of salvation

Last week at the close of our service led by our youth a drama called Heaven and Hell was portrayed. In the blink of a eye an accident propelled one girl to heaven and one to hell. Two close friends separated forever- Never to see or talk to one another again. This morning where do you stand. Do ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:23

Denomination: Baptist

The Beginning Of Our Problem Series

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jun 14, 2005

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An exposition of Genesis 3 and the origin and consequences of sin.

The Beginning of Our Problem Genesis 3 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Introduction: Something happened. Something big happened! Anyone who has read the Bible recognizes the change. Between the end of Genesis 2 and the beginning of Genesis 4 ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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