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A Good Death, A Blessed Conflict

Contributed by Paul Decker on Mar 26, 2006

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We have good news to tell.

A GOOD DEATH, A BLESSED CONFLICT Acts 7.54-8.8 S: Proclamation C: Purpose of the Community Th: A People with Purpose KW: Comparisons TS: The story of Stephen’s death demonstrates three comparisons between good and evil. Pr: WE HAVE GOOD NEWS TO TELL. Type: Narrative I. REVELATION ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:9-25

Denomination: Baptist

"Balthazar Of Bhagdad: A Magi's Story"

Contributed by William Groover on Dec 11, 2001

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Dramatic monologue on one of the Magi

TEXT: Matt. 2:1-12 TOPIC: "Balthazar of Baghdad" AUTHOR: Dr. Bill Groover, East Hill Baptist Church, Tallahassee, Fl. bill@easthill.net Copyright 2000. NOTE: Very little is known about the Magi. The things I have written come from ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Good Shepherd Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

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CONTENTMENT IS NO PROBLEM WHEN WE ARE FOLLOWING THE GOOD SHEPHERD

BIG IDEA: CONTENTMENT IS NO PROBLEM WHEN WE ARE FOLLOWING THE GOOD SHEPHERD INTRODUCTI0N: Do you ever have a problem with contentment? Who doesn’t! How do you feel when your kids or your wife complain ... = a reflection on your ability to provide and care for your family The Good Shepherd can be ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"Stephen: The 1st Christian Martyr"

Contributed by Danny Moss on Jan 5, 2002

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This message examines the life and influence of Stephen, the first Christian martyr.

STEPHEN: THE FIRST CHRISTIAN MARTYR Text: Acts 6:8-15 "And Stephen, full of faith and power, did great wonders and miracles among the people. Then there arose certain of the synagogue, which is called the synagogue of the Lib- ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:8-15

Denomination: Baptist

What More Must I Do?

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Oct 11, 2001

based on 171 ratings

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This is such a familiar Bible story that some of you may think, "I already know everything about this, so I can shove my mind into neutral & quit listening to the preacher." You see, familiarity often breeds contempt.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX I am going to read this morning from the 19th chapter of the Gospel of Matthew, vs’s 16-26. The same incident is also recorded in Mark & Luke, but I have chosen to read it as recorded in Matthew 19. (READ Matthew ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:16-26, Luke 18:18-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Death Of John The Baptist (Mark 6)

Contributed by David Smith on Dec 14, 2006

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Father Dave’s sermon on the story of King Herod and the execution of John the Baptist.

No doubt all of you are deeply concerned, as I am, about what could prove to be the beginnings of World War III breaking out this week in the Middle East. The Israeli army moved into Lebanon this week, ostensibly to take on Hezbollah militants operating from within Lebanon who apparently captured ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:14-29

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

The Council At Jerusalem Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Oct 25, 2005

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At the first Council of teh Church, held in Jerusalem it was affirmed that the preaching of the gospel brings freedom because the gospel is all about the grace of God, the freely given forgiveness won by Christ on the cross.

What are we on about as a Church? How do we decide what’s central to our life together? What is there that we must have if we’re to be a truly Christian Church? What are the guiding principles that govern our life together? They’re the sorts of questions that arise out of today’s passage from ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:1-35

Denomination: Anglican

A Soldier's Story

Contributed by William Groover on Mar 5, 2002

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Dramatic monologue in the form of a letter written home by the Centurion who crucified Jesus.

"A Soldier’s Letter Home" Dr. Bill Groover Copyright 1997 From Claudius, son of Marcus, Legionnaire in the Imperial Army of Caesar--former Legionnaire in the Imperial Army of Caesar. To my beloved parents and family in Neapolis. May this letter find you in good health and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:54, Mark 15:39

Denomination: Baptist

The Transforming Gospel

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Mar 10, 2001

based on 194 ratings

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Paul makes a special plea to his friend Philemon concerning his run-away slave but now a Christian, showing how the gospel transforms all relationships.

THE TRANSFORMING GOSPEL Letter writing is almost a lost art. We’d rather pick up the phone or dash off an e-mail but I’m glad that Paul used pen and ink. Doubtless Paul, being a man of letters and bubbling over with ideas for the spread of the gospel, must have written many ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

Breaking The Box

Contributed by David Dailey on Feb 2, 2001

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Not holding back in prayer or worship

BREAK THE BOX Many times in the Bible when a certain woman is talked about, she is often a type and a shadow of the church. In Luke chapter 15 we find the woman who had ten coins. We find in her a picture of the church. She began lighting the light, cleaning the house, and searching diligently ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:3-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Nicodemus 2

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Feb 19, 2002

based on 31 ratings

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Jesus gives Nicodemus a theological conundrum "You must be born again." and lets him to go away and think about it.

Gunthorpe/ Field Dalling 15-06-03 My text this morning is taken from our Gospel reading John 3:1-17 and I want to focus on Jesus’ words to Nicodemus: I tell you in truth, no one can see the Kingdom of God, unless he is born again.” I. Background Nicodemus came to Jesus by ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-12

Denomination: Anglican

Religion And Politics

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Sep 6, 2005

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Sometimes Christians suffer because of their faith, but God is able to deliver and make it right.

Religion and Politics Acts 12:5 INTRO.: A man once said "I guess no one should talk about religion or politics." I informed him I disagreed since my livelihood involved talking about religion. When he discovered I was a preacher, he proceeded to fill me in on why he didn’t attend church. I had ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Growing Pains

Contributed by Daryl Bahn on Apr 22, 2002

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The danger of growth is great. The need for growth is even greater. The love of Jesus, the Good Sheperd for his people is the greatest of all!

GROWING PAINS (Acts 6:1-9; 7:2a, 51-60) Intro: Wouldn’t it be great if our church suddenly grew by the thousands? The book of Acts demonstrates that this is possible. It also reminds us to be careful what we wish for, because growth isn’t always easy or painless. It often means we have to deal ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-9, Acts 7:51-60

Denomination: Lutheran

Are You Denying Jesus?

Contributed by Evie Megginson on Mar 27, 2001

based on 166 ratings

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Are you denying Jesus? Would you deny Jesus like Peter? We will look at seven ways some Christians deny Jesus.

‘ARE YOU DENYING JESUS”? MATTHEW 26:69-75 David Brainerd, the famous missionary to the American Indians, proclaimed this truth throughout his ministry. He said, “I never got away from Jesus and Him crucified in my preaching. I found that once these people were gripped by the great evangelical ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:69-75

Denomination: Baptist

James, The Brother Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Jan 6, 2003

based on 51 ratings

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With the discovery of the James Ossuary and its arrival in Toronto, we’ve decided to crack open James. This is a biographical sermon about the man

Saint James – Who Was This Man? January 5th 2003 Acts 15:1-35, 21:17-26 The Ossuary Back in October, this amazing and almost unbelievable discovery came to light. A French scientist/historian had made the discovery of an ossuary with the inscription “James son of Joseph, brother of Jesus” on ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:1-35, Acts 21:17-26

Denomination: *other

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