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Helping Christians Rely On Grace

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Sep 22, 2006

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Most people want to be treated in a kind, gracious and respectful way. When one learns how to appropriate the grace of God, interpersonal relationships are developed in a genuine spirit of love. Without a proper appropriation of God’s grace to our communi

Helping Christians Rely On Grace 2 Corinthians 13:14 (NIV, NIRV, TNIV, KJV) HELPING CHRISTIANS RELY MORE ON GOD’S GRACE THAN ON LAW Learning how to balance the Bible’s emphasis of truth and grace is a continual struggle for most people working with legalists. There is such a thing as ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Dangerous Touch

Contributed by Fred Mueller on Jun 7, 2005

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This sermon explores the experience of the woman who had been bleeding for twelve years and her dangerous, desperate, daring approach to Jesus for healing.

Hillsborough Reformed Church at Millstone Pentecost III June 5, 2005 Matthew 9:9-13,18-26 ¡§The Dangerous Touch¡¨ Have you ever yearned for something, wanting it so much that you were willing to go beyond law and decency for it? For most of us, something we wanted that bad would have to be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:9-26

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God Keeps Us When Death Is In The Way

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Jun 13, 2005

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When things seem bad remeber God is in Control

The African King The story is told of a king in Africa who had a close friend with whom he grew up. The friend had a habit of looking at every situation that ever occurred in his life (positive or negative) and remarking, "This is good!" One day the king and his friend were out on a hunting ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:17-24

Denomination: Wesleyan

Life Of Burdens

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Jun 21, 2005

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A sermon for the 6th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 8 A sermon about Jesus caring for us

6th Sun after Pentecost A Proper 8 Matthew 10:40-42 "A Life of Burdens" 38* and he who does not take his cross and follow me is not worthy of me. 39* He who finds his life will lose it, and he who loses his life for my sake will find it. 40* "He who receives you receives me, and he ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:40-42

Denomination: Lutheran

The Jesus Touch Series

Contributed by Daniel Devilder on Dec 1, 2006

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Big Idea: Jesus Offers—and Delivers Freedom From the Oppressive Weight of Satan. Looking at the day that Jesus’ touch was remembered more than the words of His sermon

The Jesus Touch or, “The Day No One Remembered Jesus’ Sermon” Topic: Freedom from Crushing/Debilitating Burdens through Jesus Thesis: Make Use of the Reality Jesus Sets us Free from Oppressive Burdens Obviously need to rework the above . . . . Aim: To motivate people to seek and give ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:10-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Fighting The Fear Of Fear Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Dec 4, 2006

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Much of our lives are spent worrying about the future and what might happen. Many times we worry more about possibilities than probabilities. Jesus encourages us to pay attention to His work in the world around us and gives us tools to fight fear.

For more studies including an audio version of this study go to: www.CalvaryChapelNewberg.org. A recent Time Magazine cover reads "Why We Worry About the Wrong Things." In the article it says: "We pride ourselves on being the only species that understands the concept of risk, yet we have a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:1-37

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

His Name Is Called Immanuel Series

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Dec 5, 2006

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Using texts from the prophecies of Isaiah, this is an Advent, Christmas, Epiphany Series on "The Names of Jesus." The theme of this inital sermon is that in the birth of Jesus, God has come to us in human flesh and is our source of strength.

WHAT’S IN A NAME?: HIS NAME IS CALLED IMMANUEL --ISAIAH 7:10-17, MATTHEW 1:18-23, Hebrews 2:14-18 Everyone is familiar with Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet. Romeo Montague and Juliet Capulet are star crossed lovers. Their families are bitter enemies. In Act II, Scene Two is the famous balcony ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 7:10-17

Denomination: Methodist

Is Good Soil In You?

Contributed by Seowoo Choi on Dec 11, 2006

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the word of God is spread to everyone, it is the good soil to be fruitful.

Illustration: Cup with half-filled water cup What do you see on hand? Describe this water cup! How we view the life is just like how we view this water cup. Some might say “It is half-empty.” The others might say, “It is half-filled.” The amount of water stays the same. The material or the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

A Fresh Start: It's A Wonderful Life Series

Contributed by Randall Bergsma on Dec 19, 2006

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It’s a wonderful life because God is all about helping us start over, and finding a second chance.

Intro: In many ways the season of Advent is like a pregnant woman. It’s all about expectation. Of her we say, “she’s expecting.” Expecting what? Mail? A promotion? We’ll, a birth of course! She’s looking forward to a birth that will make the struggles of this present life, really wonderful ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Unwrap The Gift Of Joy This Christmas

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Dec 24, 2006

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The angel said, “I bring you good news.” Christ is our good news of great joy.. Regardless of the circumstances, the pain, or problems, we look to Jesus, He is our good news. In Christ we can face life with optimism and joy.

Un-wrap the Gift of Joy this Christmas Luke 2:10 “But the angel said to them, ‘Do not be afraid, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people.” The angel said, “I bring you good news.” Christ is our good news of great joy.. Regardless of the circumstances, the pain, or ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:10, Luke 3:10-11

Denomination: Free Methodist

God's Is Unchanging

Contributed by James Powell on Dec 30, 2006

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God will be with us, He changes Not!

MHCC - God’s unchangeable love for his people E Huffman - A group studying Malachi. chapter three, they came across verse three, which says: "He will sit as a refiner and purifier of silver." That week a woman, from that group called up a silversmith and made an appointment to watch him at work. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:1-7

Denomination: Holiness

Fasting For Spiritual Breakthrough

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jan 4, 2007

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True fasting turns our attention off ourselves and onto God.

Fasting For Spiritual Breakthrough Text: Matt. 6:16-18 Introduction 1. Illustration: Richard Foster writes in his book A Celebration of Discipline, “In a culture where the landscape is dotted with shrines to the Golden Arches and an assortment of Pizza Temples, fasting seems out of place, out ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:16-18

Denomination: Methodist

Paul's Exemplary Qualities

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jan 6, 2007

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Paul’s ministry affirmingly worked through insiders in the growth of each local church. Paul wrote, “I myself am convinced, my brothers, that you yourselves are full of goodness, complete in knowledge and competent to instruct one another.”

Ephesians 4:11-16 Paul’s Apostolic Principles and Practices 1. Paul was an apostle (missionary). An apostle is one who is sent out by Christ to preach the gospel. God only had one Son and he sent Him as a missionary. The man who God has used more than any other as a missionary was the apostle ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Gift

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Jan 10, 2007

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God’s gift fits the needs of the Workers (shepherds) the Weary (Simeon) and the Wanderers (Wise Men). This sermon was given in 3 parts with songs in between.

Christmas - God’s Gift to the Workers, the Weary, and the Wanderers Luke 2 and Matthew 2 Christmas Eve 2006 PART 1: God’s Gift to the Workers – The Shepherds And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. Luke 2:8 When we hear those words ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-35, Luke 2:25-38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Declaration Of Dependence

Contributed by Brian Daniels on Nov 1, 2006

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Acknowledging our dependence on the Lord

AA Declaration of Dependence@ How much do you know about July 4th? I found out that there are thousands of web sites where you can get information about the history and meaning of the fourth - and you know what? Just about every one of those sites have a link to a place to buy illegal fireworks! ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 44:22

Denomination: Holiness

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