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  • Richard Schwedes avatar

    Responding To Opposition To Being A Christian

    Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Oct 15, 2007
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    Throughout history there is always been opposition to Christianity, this sermon deals with some of the ways we can respond to such opposition

    49“I have come to bring fire on the earth, and how I wish it were already kindled! 50But I have a baptism to undergo, and what constraint I am under until it is completed! 51Do you think I came to bring peace on earth? No, I tell you, but division. 52From now on there will be five in one family ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    I Have Come To Bring Fire To The Earth

    Contributed by Carl Benge on Aug 25, 2007
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    A sermon on Jesus’ statement about setting the World on Fire

    I have come to bring fire to the earth, and how I wish it were blazing already!(Luke 12:49 NJB) What a powerful and frightening statement! For those gathered around Jesus it was a very disturbing. Why would it be disturbing? What do these words mean to you? What do you think of when Jesus talks ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    All Is Not Easy In The Kingdom Of God

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Aug 28, 2007
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    All Is NOT Easy in the Kingdom of God 1) It wasn’t easy for Jesus. 2) It won’t be easy for us.

    There was a young girl who loved to sing and wanted to make a career of it since it seemed like an easy way to make lots of money. So when the girl won a pass to meet her favourite artist, the first thing she blurted out was: “Oh, I would give anything for your career!” “Anything?” the artist ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Prophets And Losses

    Contributed by Austin Mansfield on Sep 18, 2007
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    False prophets are not just an Old Testament problem. We have them in full force today, in all denominations, telling us that God is “doing a new thing,” misinterpreting Isaiah 43:19 to justify sin.

    Other Scriptures used: Jeremiah 23:23-29 Psalm 82 Hebrews 12:1-14 In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable to you, Lord, my rock and my redeemer. Amen. (Psalm 19:14) False prophets are not just an ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Growing Shallow Roots Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Sep 21, 2006
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    How attached are you to this world and how much do you worry about being provided for here? How attached are you to heaven? What happens when God doesn’t answer your prayers?

    Moving is an all-encompassing experience. It’s been some years since I’ve had to move my family, but I remember it well. Especially if you are moving yourself it really causes you to examine all the stuff you’ve accumulated over the years and get rid of a lot of junk. As the day of the move nears ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    It’s Go Time! Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Mar 15, 2007
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    The first 2 letters of the GOSPEL are "GO"! Let’s go INVITE them, let’s go INSTRUCT them, let’s go INSPIRE them, and let’s go INVOLVE them. Link included to formatted text, audio, and PowerPoint Presentation.

    It’s Go Time! Luke 14:16-23 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/GoTime.html I thought about titling this message “It’s Time to Go” but I was afraid you’d get up and leave. But one thing is for sure: We have reached a great crossroads as a church…we have come to the STOP sign and paused for the cause. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Truth Divides

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Nov 13, 2009
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    Pentecost 13 (C) - God’s word of truth divides. We see this truth in Jesus’ life. We may also see this truth divides in our lives.

    GOD’S TRUTH DIVIDES (Outline) August 30, 2009 -- PENTECOST 13 -- Luke 12:49-53 INTRO: Good and evil, light and darkness are opposites. They have nothing in common with each other. God’s word judges and divides in much the same simple manner. One time Jesus’ enemies accused him of ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Faith To Endure Our Blessings Series

    Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Jan 26, 2008
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    Sometimes it requires faith to endure our blessings

    Title: Faith to Endure Our Blessings Text: Luke 1:26 – 38, 48 – 56 MP: It takes faith to endure our blessings FCF: Sometimes it requires faith to endure our blessings. If that sounds odd, maybe it is because we do not fully appreciate what it means to truly be blessed. It is easy to assume ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Be In Readiness

    Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Jan 27, 2008
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    Whether we live to see the second coming of the Lord or are called home to Him at the end of our lives, we do not know the day or the hour of His return and we need to live in readiness, looking toward the appearing of the Lord.

    Introduction First month of 2008 almost over- 1/12th of year gone. Prophetically- across differing streams of ministry- there is a serious about the season in which we live Local pastors- sense that God is beginning to move in a special way- dream Pastor Merton Clark had. Important- understand ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Catch Fire With The Gospel Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 18, 2014
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    We can do our part to set our parish on fire with devotion to the joy of the Gospel

    Thursday of 29th Week in Course Joy of the Gospel St. Paul had during his Christian life on earth at least one experience that he characterized as being lifted up to the heavens. He needed that consolation because of the hard work of evangelization he was called to perform. He saw the ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Fire! Fire! Fire!

    Contributed by Craig Condon on Mar 13, 2015
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    God wants for us the fullest, richest and deepest life we can have because he loves us. In return, he expects us to do Christ's work in this place, and in our own generation. In his name and by his power, we are to confront the world of evil.

    Three men died and were waiting to receive entrance through the Pearly Gates. The first man said to St. Peter, "I was a preacher of the gospel, serving faithfully for over 50 years". Peter told him to step aside for further consideration. The second man said, "I was also a preacher of the gospel; I ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Fire To The Earth

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Aug 5, 2010
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    We must be willing to be set "on fire" with the gospel of Christ Jesus to accomplish all Christ calls us to do.

    Luke 12: 49 – 56 Fire To The Earth Intro: Anytime you get a group of people together, there is going to be a difference of opinion. That is not always bad! For example: raise your hand if you think it is more important to clean the house than to mow the lawn? / Raise your hand if you ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Peace & Fire

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Aug 15, 2010
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    In Luke 12 Jesus asks His disciples if they think He came to bring peace on earth and then - without giving them a chance to respond - He makes; what to me seems like a shocking statement, “No, I tell you, but division.”

    Dakota Community Church Revised Common Lectionary August 15, 2010 Peace & Fire Quick background notes: A.) This month’s book of the month is “Why Johnny Can’t Preach” by T. David Gordon Excerpt: “I’ve really desired something fairly simple for my family: to be able to talk intelligently about ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Deliver Us From Evil

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Aug 17, 2010
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    What do we mean when we pray "deliver us from evil"?

    People have always been divided about Jesus. I have known folks who are so “sold-out” to Jesus they drive everybody else crazy. They come across like the butcher who wanted to be a good soul-winner, so he took some training in personal evangelism and memorized all the scriptures and ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Is Jesus Really The Prince Of Peace?

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Aug 23, 2010
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    While Jesus came to bring peace between God and sinners he wants us to know that our life in this world as his followers won't be peaceful.

    A couple of years ago a number of Circuit City electronic stores in the States were going out of business and some of them hired a liquidator to sell off their remaining inventory. Customers lined up to purchase TVs that were supposedly discounted by as much as 75%. Some savvy shoppers, however, ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran