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Left Out, But Locked In

Contributed by Todd Fetters on Mar 16, 2003

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The Big Idea: When, as a Christian you feel left out of this world, the good news is that you are still locked into God.

LEFT OUT BUT LOCKED IN Living Courageously In A World that Doesn’t Want You, Knowing Confidently that God Does INTRODUCTION 1. When I last checked, none of us are living as Christians under any direct pressure to reject Christ. In fact, in our society, having a little Christianity is still okay ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-2

Denomination: Brethren

What Judas Missed

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Apr 2, 2003

based on 558 ratings

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This is an Easter Sermon looking at what Judas missed by killing himself before the resurrection.

(I began this message with a Video Clip from Jesus Christ Superstar, the scene where Judas returns to the high priest and then hangs himself.) Each year since 1970 at Madam Tussaud’s Wax Museum in London England thousands of international visitors are asked to name which person, past or present, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:1-10

Denomination: Wesleyan

When Tragedy Becomes Victory

Contributed by Kent Lenard on Apr 8, 2003

based on 14 ratings

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This sermon talks about how God can turn the tragedies in our lives to symbols of victory

When Tragedy Becomes Victory Rom 8:28, John 19:38 - 40, John 20:9, John 20:2-8, Rom 8:28 March 24, 2003 I. I want to ask you a question. But, I need to tell you that at first, its not going to make any sense. I know that it will greatly surprise you that I would ask a question that doesn’t ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28, John 19:38-40

Denomination: Baptist

Prayer Of Jabez #2 - "Oh, That You Would Bless Me..." Series

Contributed by Brian La Croix on May 15, 2002

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Message discussing the first petition of the prayer of Jabez.

Note: some of the illustrations in this series are not acknowledged - this is due to the loss of my notes, not out of a desire to deny the sources. Thank you! The Prayer of Jabez #2 “Oh, That You Would Bless Me…” 1 Chronicles 4:9-10 Introduction - Review This morning we are going to continue ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Denomination: Wesleyan

A Time Of Peace And A Time To Pass Series

Contributed by Bruce Landry on Jun 1, 2002

based on 32 ratings

| 11,880 views

We will walk with Jacob Israel today through the 47th Chapter of Genesis and see the Peace, provision, and promise at his passing on. Good things for growing Christians.

A time of Peace and a time to Pass A. Israel finds peace B. Israel’s provision and promise DBF Sunday Sermon, 6/2/02, Genesis 47 You know that in our day and age the word “Peace” is taken for so many things. It is mixed up with “Peace and Love”. This is ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 47:1-31

Denomination: Baptist

The Vine And The Branches

Contributed by Samuel Hagle on Nov 27, 2003

based on 8 ratings

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This sermon shows the importance of remaining in the Lord for our spritual wellfare. To remain in Jesus we need to have the same life in us, as He did.

The Vine and the Branches It is at the end of Jesus’ public period. He is on his way thru the big Temple in Jerusalem with his disciples. They pass the big gate into the Holy of the Temple. Above those great gates is a great cluster of Grapes carved into the stone wall. It is a picture of that ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-6

Denomination: *other

Go Tell It On Mt. Sinai Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Dec 6, 2003

based on 35 ratings

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Being a Christian is not a negative thing, nothing but thou shalt nots; it is first of all a relationship with God, but marred by fear. So God gives us boundaries to receive as a gift, not a burden. That’s good news worth telling.

The instant some people hear anything about Christianity they begin to conjure up negatives. For too many being a Christian is defined by what they are not allowed to do. “I don’t drink and I don’t chew and I don’t go with girls who do.” For too much of the world, being a Christian is a joyless, ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 5:1-21, Deuteronomy 6:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Fear Factor Series

Contributed by Larry Thompson on Sep 9, 2003

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How does the Christian really deal with Fear from the Biblical perspepective? Sadly too few believers understand the victory they could have if they would simply exercise their faith in God’s word.

The Emotion Quotient – Part Two “The Fear Factor” 1 Peter 3:13-15 - ©Larry L. Thompson (2003) “Who is going to harm you if you are eager to do good? [14] But even if you should suffer for what is right, you are blessed. "Do not fear what they fear; do not be frightened." [15] But in your ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:13-15, 1 Peter 3:13-22

Denomination: Baptist

Praying Before The Throne

Contributed by Stephen Fournier on Sep 13, 2003

based on 30 ratings

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Sermon on prayer

PRAYING BEFORE THE THRONE HEBREWS 4:16 I want to read to you a quote from C.S. Lewis from his book “God in the Dock”. I have used this quote before but it is worth repeating. “Praying for particular things,” said I, “always seems to me like advising God how to run the world. Wouldn’t it be ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:16

Denomination: Bible Church

See Yourself Standing Before The Seated One

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Nov 8, 2002

based on 56 ratings

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sermon on Last Judgment Sunday - standing before God

November 10, 2002 Daniel 7:9-10 “As I looked, thrones were set in place, and the Ancient of Days took his seat. His clothing was as white as snow; the hair of his head was white like wool. His throne was flaming with fire, and its wheels were all ablaze. 10 A river of fire was flowing, coming ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 7:9-10, Daniel 6:1

Denomination: Lutheran

A Pilgrim's Heart

Contributed by James May on Dec 1, 2002

based on 19 ratings

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We must have the same characteristics as a pilgrim that Abraham had if we are going to finally find that city that God has built for us.

Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:8-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Unity, Worship And Relying On God In Hard Times.

Contributed by Hannah Pinkstone on Dec 16, 2002

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in hard times bring Christians close to share with you and intercede for you. worship from beginning to end and always trust God’s way! speak the name of Jesus in the face of the enemy!!

You know how you can get excited about something, so much that when you try to tell people all about it, it just comes out as over excitement?!?!?! Well, I’m excited about this chapter, it’s really cool. So I’ve tried my best to make this part a ’preach’ that’s will be understood, and that it will ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:1-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Nations In Uproar Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jun 18, 2003

based on 13 ratings

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The Life of Abraham, Part 3 of 10.

THE NATIONS IN UPROAR (GENESIS 15:1-21) There is a story a number of years ago when John Kennedy was president of the United States, and Nikita Khrushchev was Premier of the Soviet Union, and Golda Meier was Premier of Israel. The three of them got together for a peace conference and decided to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:1-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Embarassment Or Witness? Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 1, 2003

based on 18 ratings

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First-person account of Peter, at the time of the cockcrow denial, remembering the times he had embarassed himself and Jesus when he could have made a witness.

This knife, this bloody knife! Why did I keep it, why did I not throw it into the Brook Kidron while I had a chance? It could become evidence. They will have the assault weapon and they will tie me to it. Great God, I am going to be arrested! I am going to be taken prisoner. Who knows what ...read more

Scripture: John 18:10-18

Denomination: Baptist

We Would See Jesus Series

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Jul 3, 2002

based on 146 ratings

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Life is full of complicated issues and questions. Until you "see Jesus" life and God will never make sense.

John 12:20-33 Now there were some Greeks among those who went up to worship at the Feast. They came to Philip, who was from Bethsaida in Galilee, with a request. "Sir," they said, "we would like to see Jesus." Philip went to tell Andrew; Andrew and Philip in turn told Jesus. Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-33

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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