Sermons about Human Opposition

"Joy Is Founding In Dealing With The Past” Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Jun 25, 2004

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Eighth in a series "Restoring the Joy" a study of Philippians - in this message we explore three principles necessary for joy (1)WE MUST LIVE WITH THE PAST (2)WE MUST LIVE IN THE PRESENT AND (3)WE MUST LIVE FOR THE FUTURE

Restoring the Joy Sermon # 8 “JOY IS FOUNDING IN DEALING WITH THE PAST” Philippians 3:12-14 Since Paul met Christ on the road to Damascus he has had a new passion and a new purpose in his life which he has previously summed up in ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

A Shelter In The Time Of Storm

Contributed by Dan Cale on Jun 27, 2004

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Learning from the psalmist we find stategies to weather the storms of life.

A Shelter in the Time of Storm Psalm 46:1-11 Think we¡¦ll make it? Those were the words of my brother Alan as we loaded up a grill and some other odds and ends on Friday night before we left the beach earlier this month. He asked that as we both looked at the rolling mass of black clouds that ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-11

Denomination: *other

Joy Is Found In Remembering Our Citizenship Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Jun 28, 2004

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Ninth in the series "Restoring the Joy" - in this message we explore the "Joy Is Found In Remembering Our Citizenship" - (1) Because of the Assurance of our heavenly home (2) the anticipation of Our Lord’s return and (3) the Awaited transformation of Our

“Restoring the Joy” Sermon # 9 “Joy Is Found in Remembering Our Citizenship” Philippians 3:20-21 I understand human nature enough to understand that some of you have had enough of being told that you need to have joy. All this stuff ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:20-21

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Renewal

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Jun 1, 2003

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We all need spiritual renewal from time to time. Where does it come from?

My text this morning comes from the book of Isaiah, chapter forty, verses 28 through 31: "Do you not know? Have you not heard? The Lord is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He will not grow tired or weary, and his understanding no one can fathom. He gives strength to the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:28-31

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Wore The Real "S"

Contributed by Jon Hadler on Jun 6, 2003

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Palm Sunday sermon showing that Jesus is the real superman - the Super God-Man - who humbled himself for our sake and now reigns over all things.

JESUS WEARS THE REAL “S” 1. He Was Our Suffering Servant 2. He Is Our Superior Savior Ever since the beginning of time, people have been fascinated by superhuman powers. Already in the Garden of Eden it was the lie of the devil that got Eve to eat of the forbidden fruit. “You will be like God,” ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Jesus Values Our Humanity; "I Thirst” Series

Contributed by Kenneth Squires on Jun 6, 2003

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Jesus started his earthly ministry hungry and ended his earthly ministry thirsty. As we return to Jesus on the cross we come to what may be the easiest of the seven words to understand. Or is it?

Later, knowing that all was now completed, and so that the scripture would be fulfilled, Jesus said, “I am thirsty.” A jar of wine vinegar was there, so they soaked a sponge on a stalk of the hyssop plant, and lifted it to Jesus’ lips. (John 19:28-29) Let me open today’s message by asking you a ...read more

Scripture: John 19:28-29

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Power Of Praise

Contributed by Guy Caley on Jul 13, 2003

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Jehoshaphat’s victory shows us how praising God gives us victory in the battles of life.

It was Easter morning, 1799, and the people of Feldkirch, Austria, were terrified. Indeed, they believed this Easter would probably be the very worst day of their lives. Outside the gates stood the army of Napoleon, and he wanted in. The citizens were ready to raise the white flag of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:1-30

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Quitting Is Not An Option - Part #1

Contributed by Ric Freeman on Jul 14, 2003

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Satan can’t win unless we quit

Why Quiting Is Not An Option - part #1 July 13, 2003 AM Matthew 14:22-26 Mark 4:36-39 This morning I want to deal with the spiritual implications of quiting -- Or giving up in times of difficulty. Tonight I want to look at the everyday realities of what happens when we quit -- But this morning ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-39, Matthew 14:22-26

Denomination: Charismatic

That's Not A Knife

Contributed by John Beehler on Jul 17, 2003

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Don’t let the stresses and worries of life get you down. Trust in the greater power.

That’s Not A Knife I remember in one of my college classes reading about an expert testimony concerning time management that was presented to a Senate sub-committee in 1960. These experts said that because of advances in technology, within twenty years or so, people would be ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:30-34, Mark 6:53-56

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Fixing Our Focus

Contributed by James Buchanan on Sep 15, 2003

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When the problems of life get us down, we need to fix our focus.

A little boy was sitting on a street corner trying to sell his little pup (maybe I’ve told you this before). A salesman passed the corner each day, and after a week he began to pity the boy who was striving to sell his puppy. The salesman knew the boy didn’t See It Big. He stopped and said, "Son, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 73:1-28

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Immanuel-God With Us

Contributed by Paul Wallace on Oct 15, 2003

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Immanuel - God has always been with man, but He came as a man to help us know God. He has always been with you.

Immanuel – God With Us 10-19-03 Matthew 1:22-25 Matthew 1:22-25 (NIV) 22 All this took place to fulfill what the Lord had said through the prophet: 23 "The virgin will be with child and will give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel"--which means, "God with us." 24 When Joseph woke up, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:23, Matthew 1:22-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Joy Of Habakkuk

Contributed by Bramwell Hayes on Nov 16, 2004

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The joy of Habbakkuk, its source and how it can be applied to our lives.

The joy of Habakkuk Hab 3:16-19 16 When I heard, my belly trembled; my lips quivered at the voice: rottenness entered into my bones, and I trembled in myself, that I might rest in the day of trouble: when he cometh up unto the people, he will invade them with his troops. 17 Although the fig ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 3:16-20

Denomination: Salvation Army

A Boundless Hope Series

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Dec 2, 2004

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The coming of the Christ was the arrival into this hopeless world of a boundless hope all wrapped up in one wonderful life.

Sermon - November 28, 2004 - Advent I - “A Boundless Hope” THE PROBLEM: Proclamation I - Isaiah 8:18-22 18 Here am I, and the children the LORD has given me. We are signs and symbols in Israel from the LORD Almighty, who dwells on Mount Zion. 19 When men tell you to consult mediums and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Born To Die Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 3, 2004

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Some may lament Jesus’ death as a great tragedy. But Jesus’ death was not a tragedy. This sermon notes five reasons why Jesus’ death was not a tragedy.

Scripture If you were here last week, you may recall me saying that the word advent means “coming.” Advent signifies the period preceding the birth of Jesus when the Church anticipates the coming of the promised Messiah. The purpose of Advent is to help worshipers understand the events preceding ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:9-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Baby On The Way: A Birth Announcement

Contributed by Troy Borst on Dec 6, 2004

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An announcement usually has: the baby’s name, date and time of birth, weight , length, and place, siblings, and of course the parents’ names. Let’s look at these things about Jesus that we might understand His birth better.

A Baby on the Way: A Birth Announcement Luke 1:26-38 Luke 2:1-8 INTRODUCTION... Howard Hendricks, quoted in Homemade, September, 1989 A little boy asked his mother where he came from, and also where she had come from as a baby. His mother gave him a tall tale about a beautiful white-feathered ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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