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The Test: Is Foolishness The Better Choice? Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 16, 2003

based on 28 ratings

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Both foolishness and wisdom fail to satisfy. Both lead us to find the answer somewhere else.

The Test: Is Foolishness the Better Choice? (Ecclesiastes 2) Note: The illustrations in this sermon were mostly borrowed from Sermon Central Intro 1. This is the 100th anniversary of powered flight! It was 100 years ago that the Wright Brothers successfully flew the first airplane at Kitty ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 2:1-26, Proverbs 14:16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Embracing Life Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 20, 2003

based on 44 ratings

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The fear of life is often seen in resisting change and living in denial of the seasons of life. If we try to fight the seasons of life rather than accept them, we will miss the blessings God has for us and we will fail to mature. We need to embrace life

Embracing Life (Ecclesiastes 3:1-15) Intro 1. A major part of who we are and what we do is determined by fear. 2. Fear is not necessarily evil. Legitimate fear of danger, for example, results in restraint: whether driving, playing football, or welding, caution is a virtue. 3. There are fears ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-15, Psalm 56:3

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God's Holiness And The Call To Be Like Him

Contributed by Todd Riley on Nov 23, 2005

based on 38 ratings

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Exposition of Psalm 99

Islington Baptist Church November 20, 2005 Psalm 99 Scripture reading: Daniel 4 God’s holiness and the call to be like Him This morning, during our Scripture reading time, we learned about a King named Nebuchadnezzar. Of all of the Kings who have walked the earth, King Nebuchadnezzar ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 99:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas Is Worship Series

Contributed by Kerry Bauman on Dec 20, 2005

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Unbelievers and believers look at Christmas in very different ways. This sermon seeks to point out these differences.

Christmas is Worship Text: Matthew 2:1-12 Introduction: Christmas isn’t just for Christians anymore. Nearly half of adult Americans report they personally know someone who doesn’t believe in God but will still celebrate the yuletide this year according to a survey of 1,001 people conducted by ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

It Is Finished Series

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Nov 12, 2006

based on 71 ratings

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what was finished when Jesus died on the cross.

THE WORD OF VICTORY "When Jesus therefore had received the vinegar, he said, It is finished." John 19:30 The last two weeks we have been occupied with the tragedy of the cross; we turn now to its triumph. "It is finished." The ancient Greeks boasted of being able to say much in little. "It is ...read more

Scripture: John 19:30

Denomination: Baptist

Seven Reasons Why Going To Church Is A Big Deal (Pt. 3) Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Aug 6, 2003

based on 14 ratings

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Jesus is using His church to reach a lost generation.

Seven Reasons Why Going To Church Is A Big Deal 3 of 3 July 6, 2003 Chester’s FBC, Chester, Illinois Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: "There is an old story about a lighthouse keeper who worked on a rocky stretch of coastline. Once a month he would receive a new supply of oil to keep ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Baptist

The Gospel Glows In The Dark

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Jan 2, 2006

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Jesus has come, the Light that was promised for centuries. His gospel glows in the darkness of human sin and cannot be extinguished.

The Gospel Glows in the Dark Isaiah 60:1-6 Matthew 2:1-12 January 1, 2006 I remember that afternoon very clearly. I had just begun my research for my doctoral project on clergy burnout and was interviewing a pastor from another denomination about the difficulties he was facing in his current ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

Real Ministry Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Sep 27, 2008

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Exposition of Acts 16:16-24 about the slave girl in Philippi and the demon and being jailed.

Text: Acts 16: 16-24, Title: Real Ministry, Date/Place: NRBC, 9/28/08, AM A. Opening illustration: You know, for pastors, ministry is a series of good news and bad news. Listen to these scenarios: Good news: You baptized seven people today in the river. Bad news: You lost two of them in the swift ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16-24

Denomination: Baptist

Tear It Out! Series

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Sep 30, 2008

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"Jesus presents a clear description of what it is followers are to be like internally and how they are to live outwardly in the Sermon on the Mount."

Sermon on the Mount- Pt 6 Tear It Out! In the SOTM it seems that Jesus has boiled down His teachings to that which is of prime importance. The SOTM makes GOOD seem really GOOD. It inspires to believe in- possibility of a better world. It also reminds us of our lack of commitment to the principles ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:27-32

Denomination: Charismatic

I Cast My Vote - For Who?

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Oct 14, 2008

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As a Christian, how do we evaluate political candidates and decide who to vote for? (Thoughts taken from a sermon series by Tony Evans, How Should Christians Vote.)

Introduction Our nation- experiencing serious difficulties- affecting everyone of us- gas prices, investment losses, etc. There is much anxiety in the hearts of people over the economy and how it will affect them personally. What does- Bible counsel us to do- Phil 4:6-7 NASU- Php 4:6 Don’t worry ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-6

Denomination: Charismatic

Changing The Course Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Nov 3, 2008

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A call to the believing citizens to see and respond to God’s work in the land.

Changing the Course Habakkuk 1:5-11 * With the importance of this week looming large, I went to my bookshelf and reviewed some of the books found there. The titles which I found there (I.E. Heal our Land, Seducing America, Reclaiming Morality in America, Preserve us a Nation, A Nation with a ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 1:5-11

Denomination: Baptist

Gideon - A Critical Mistake Series

Contributed by Don Jones on Feb 13, 2009

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Gideon defeated the Midianites. He was the "mighty warrior". He made a critical mistake in his life and led the way to idolatry once more.

Gideon - A Critical Mistake Judges 8:22-35 Introduction Thomas Huxley stated in 1902, "A man’s worst difficulties begin when he is able to do as he likes." The battle was over. Gideon and the 300 were triumphant. The enemies of Israel were subdued and they were free to work and worship as ...read more

Scripture: Judges 8:22-35

Denomination: Baptist

Adopted

Contributed by Davon Huss on Mar 2, 2009

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A sermon on being adopted into God’s family based on Ephesians 1:4-5! (taken from Rusty Peterman from Truth for Today)

Sermon for 3/1/2009 Ephesians 1:3-5 Adopted Introduction: A. Some other friends of ours, Matt and Jenny Moser, who have adopted 3 children. They were not able to have children of their own so they got involved in foster care. Through foster care, they have adopted Zi, Luke and Abbey. Luke is ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Battle Of The Flesh Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Mar 15, 2009

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One of the most underrated struggles we have as Christians is that between the Spirit of God in us and the flesh trying to pull us back into ways that are not like God. If you experience that dissonance between what you want to be like and what you are li

We are conceived in bondage to a liar who wants only to steal kill and destroy us. He wants us to stay as far away from God as possible. We do what is not like God by default, it is our programming to do so. You would think that laws telling us how to behave would lessen the chances that we would ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:1-25

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Word Becomes Flesh Series

Contributed by Todd Leupold on Dec 28, 2007

based on 8 ratings

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A focus on the incarnation of Christ really means. The emphasis being that He became one of us not only to save us, but also that we may become more like Him.

The Eternal Word Becomes Flesh THE WORD: BECOME FLESH John 1:14 Rev. Todd G. Leupold Perth Bible Church Sunday, 12/23/07 AM INTRODUCTION: Video Clip: “God Grew Tired Of Us” (Wing Clips) Perhaps, the more real question is: Have we grown tired of God? Even, especially, during this ...read more

Scripture: John 1:14

Denomination: Baptist

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