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Mary's "Yes"!

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 16, 2002

based on 34 ratings

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Mary is a model of submission to the will of God

“Mary’s ‘Yes!’,” Rev Dr Robert Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts I’d like us to focus on Mary’s response to the angelic announcement. Gabriel comes to her in the town of Nazareth and tells her that she will be mother to the Messiah. After expressing some initial ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Congregational

The Last And Best Laugh Series

Contributed by Dan Buis on Feb 24, 2001

based on 64 ratings

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Sarah’s laughter at being promised a son in her old age.

They say, “Laughter is the best medicine.” When was the last time you had a good laugh? I’ve had a little more time to think about this question, so I’ll share my answer. Earlier in the week we had a little evening picnic with some friends and at times laughed our heads off. I don’t even ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 21:1-7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Consider It Joy

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

based on 14 ratings

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Introductory Considerations 1.

Introductory Considerations 1. It was one of the happiest and joyful times of my life. I had grown up in church and made confession of faith, but as most of you know, I went through a period of years when I stopped believing in Christ. It all seemed unreal. 2. For various reasons, used by God, ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-4

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How Paul Benefited By Becoming All Things To All Men

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

based on 71 ratings

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Principles and methods of identifying with everyone so we can bring Christ’s saving message to as many as possible

How Paul Benefited By Becoming All Things to All Men Illustration:Suffering from terminal spinal cancer at the age or 47, former North Carolina State basketball coach Jim Valvano spoke with a reporter. He looked back on his life and told a story about himself as a 23-year-old coach of a small ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:19-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Dirty Dozen Series

Contributed by Mark Sutherlin on Jun 5, 2001

based on 84 ratings

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Learning to be disciples involves participation not observation

THE DIRTY DOZEN Luke 9:1-9, Mark 6:7,8 INTRODUCTION A. LEROY EIMS WAS TEACHING A BIBLE CLASS IN ENGLAND, IT OCCURRED TO HIM ONE DAY THE STUDENTS WERE SPENDING AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF TIME AT THEIR DESKS AND IMMERSED IN STUDY. 1. He thought about the practicality that they were missing that went ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:1-9, Mark 6:7-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Deliverance From Difficulties

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 9, 2001

based on 36 ratings

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To lead the people to understand that God will always find a way to deliver His people from difficulties.

Deliverance From Egypt Let My People Go – Exodus 5:1-13;16 Illustration: Faith for my deliverance is not faith in God. Faith means, whether I am visibly delivered or not, I will stick to my belief that God is love. There are some things only learned in a fiery furnace. Oswald Chambers in Run ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 5:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Triumphant Faith--Revised"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 24, 2002

based on 25 ratings

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Faith is triumphant when we still have it despite life’s difficulties.

Psalm 27:1-9 “Triumphant Faith--Revised” By: Reverend Kenneth Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA Last week I was on the phone with my parents when out of the blue my mother asked me, “So how is your theology doing these days?” The question caught me by ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:1-9

Denomination: United Methodist

Building A Bridge Of Faith Series

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Feb 27, 2002

based on 55 ratings

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We need to have faith to build ourselves up and others in the knowledge of Jesus Christ

Building A Bridge of Faith Where is your faith? It can be in someone else, something else or in you. We have placed our faith in things that have not disappointed, and things, which have. The Canadian pairs of David Pelletier and Jamie Sale had faith in the scoring of Olympic judges until ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-34

Denomination: Pentecostal

Building Bridges Of Relationships

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Dec 14, 2000

based on 64 ratings

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Living in the 21st Century requires relationship building if the church is to advance forward.

The church of the 21st Century has a mandate to nurture relationships with one another. With all the discouragement in the world, there is a growing need for affirmation in our lives. How many of you have had someone to believe in your dreams, to believe in your hopes and aspirations? ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:11-12, Hebrews 11:34-37

Denomination: Pentecostal

Faith Without A Friend

Contributed by Keith Linkous on Sep 1, 2001

based on 24 ratings

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Be challenged to believe God when you can’t find anyone else to believe Him with you. It’s great to have a friend to have faith with you, but is it always necessary? Find out in this message.

I want us to dive deep into the pool of faith, hopefully being instructed and encouraged to believe God - regardless of circumstances or other evidence that says not to. Faith is not only critical in the Christian life, it is a crucial element in the human life. Faith and hope are essential for ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:3-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Reason #8> We're On The Winning Team! Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Dec 9, 2002

based on 50 ratings

| 7,905 views

At times it appears that a LOT of things are against us. We may have enemies, and often we’re our own enemy; but since God is on our side, nothing can defeat us.

Sermon Series on Romans 8> Reasons to be ENCOURAGED Reason #8> We’re on the Winning Team! Romans 8:31-39 A little over a year ago I attended a sports banquet in Natick with my next-door neighbor Michael. The event was hosted by Athletes in Action, and featured several members of the New ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:31-39

Denomination: Congregational

The Baby Jesus: What A Gift!

Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Dec 25, 2002

based on 27 ratings

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Christmas Day: Through the gift of the Christ Child, God comes into our reality to restore our sinful humanity, to defeat our enemy and to give us hope for life eternal.

Do you have a favorite gift? I have one that I really, really love. It isn’t a particularly expensive gift. It isn’t a particularly beautiful gift. It isn’t even a particularly useful gift. But, it is a fun gift. I don’t take this gift out very often. In fact, I have this gift in a plastic bag and ...read more

Scripture: Titus 4:4-7

Denomination: Lutheran

Forgiving When Your World Falls Apart

Contributed by Daryl Bahn on Sep 18, 2002

based on 26 ratings

| 3,754 views

An important step to healing after tragedies like 9-11 is forgiveness. But how is it possible? (17th Sunday after Pentecost)

FORGIVING—WHEN YOUR WORLD FALLS APART (Matthew 18:21-35) (Review the Gospel lesson, Matthew 18:21-35. Peter asks, “How many times should I forgive?” Jesus gives a number, but his point is that we should ask another question: “How many times does God forgive me?” Put yourselves in the shoes of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Lutheran

What It Takes To Do His Work

Contributed by Christian Cheong on May 21, 2007

based on 21 ratings

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Gideon answered the call of God and learnt to overcome discouragement, doubt and obstacles to accomplish the purpose of God.

What does it take to do the work God has called us to do and finish it? Take a look at Gideon. He was called by God for a special purpose at a special time. • God heard the cries of the people, and He wanted to save them from their enemies. He needs a man to do the job. • Gideon needs to ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:7-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Caught Between The Contradictions

Contributed by Brian Buriff on Feb 12, 2007

based on 4 ratings

| 3,700 views

5 things to do when you feel caught between contradictions doctrinally, morally or spiritually. Sometimes no matter what we do, we feel like we won’t be able to please anyone or even God.

I. I STORY ABOUT A BAD DAY A. Song Lyrics “You had A Bad Day” – by Daniel Powter Where is the moment we needed the most You kick up the leaves and the magic is lost They tell me your blue skies fade to grey They tell me your passion’s gone away And I don’t need no carryin’ on You stand in ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 10:19-20

Denomination: Church Of God

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