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A Tale Of Two Cities

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jun 10, 2024

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A Tale of Two Cities – sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). Thessalonica: Paul reasons from the Scriptures (vs 1-9). • (A). Paul’s Method and Message: • (a1). He ‘reasoned’ with them (vs 2a) • (a2). He ‘explained’ or opened these passages (vs 2b) • (a3). He gave evidence (vs 2c) • (a4). He ‘announced’ or proclaimed. (vs 2d) • (B). ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:1-15

Denomination: Brethren

"getting Good Out Of Bad Cicumstances"

Contributed by Christopher Arch on May 20, 2023

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This is from a series on Philippians.

Title: “Getting Good out of Bad Circumstances” Scripture: Phil. 1:12-21 Type: Expository Series Where: GNBC 5-21-23 Intro: One historian has commented before that “The British have a knack for losing battles yet winning wars.” That’s an interesting take on history. In our culture we have a ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Unwritten Chapters Of Faith Series

Contributed by Ken Alford on Nov 25, 2001

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Many great books are never written for one reason or another. Many great people are never recognized for their greatness. Such are those who are people of faith. Their lives would fill volumes but these chapters will never be written. THE WORLD IS A F

January 15, 1994 -- AM UNWRITTEN CHAPTERS OF FAITH Hebrews 11:32-40 INTRO: Many great books are never written for one reason or another. Many great people are never recognized for their greatness. Such are those who are people of faith. Their lives would fill volumes but these chapters will ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:32-40

Denomination: Baptist

3rd. Sunday Of Easter, Year C Series

Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Apr 16, 2001

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God often works in ironic, paradoxical ways to carry out God’s will and purposes.

Sermon for 3rd Sunday of Easter, Year C Based on Acts 9: 1-20 By Pastor Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson In our first lesson today, we learn once again that our God is a specialist in irony and paradox. My New Webster’s Dictionary And Thesaurus of the English Language defines irony and paradox as ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-20

Denomination: Lutheran

Why God Used Stephen In Such Powerful Ways

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Sep 23, 2001

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The Lord multiplies those who are willing to follow Christ in all aspects of life even if it means personal sacrifice. Stephen spoke out against the idolatry of the people who trusted more in the gods of their own making than Jehovah. (Acts 7:40) It might

Why God Used Stephen’s Willingness to Die for What He Believed (Acts 7) Illustration:Ministry that costs nothing, accomplishes nothing. John Henry Jowett. 1. Jesus said, “If anyone will come after me let him deny himself, take up his cross daily and follow me.” (Luke 9:23) The Lord multiplies ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:1-60

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

James: A Faith That Works

Contributed by Mike Richardson on May 15, 2001

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This introduction to James not only reveals who he is but that even the brother of Jesus considered himself a bondservant to Christ.

James 1:1 “JAMES: A FAITH THAT WORKS!” INTRO: The key to James is a FAITH that works!….EXPAND! Prep for James…. I. THE AUTHOR A. HIS RELATIONSHIP TO JESUS 1. A brother of Jesus (Mt. 13:53-58). 2. Jesus spent time with his family after the miracle at Cana (Jn.2:12). 3. At the first he ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Let The Holy Spirit Make Your Appeals More Effective

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 30, 2004

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Ten Ways to allow the Holy Spirit to make your appeals more effective.

Let the Holy Spirit Make Your Appeals More Effective (Luke 12:12-16) Illustration: George Herbert was a gifted 17th-century English poet. At one point in his life he wasn’t sure he wanted to do what God wanted him to do. Being the pastor of a church didn’t appeal to him, even though he sensed that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:12-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Bids Us Shine

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on May 4, 2006

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God has a great plan, and He uses Satan to accomplish it. Amazing!

Passage: Acts 8:1-8 Intro: The Word of God never ceases to amaze me. 1. come to this little “housekeeping” passage, a summary of what went on. 2. and yet in it we find the fingerprints of God, the events that reveal the plan and purpose of God. 3. and because we discover them here, we can also ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Faith

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Sep 9, 2006

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James features on works showing our faith NOT works driving our faith

James 2:1-17 Story: One man I admire greatly is Maximilian Kolbe (1894-1941). Maximilian Kolbe was a Catholic priest, who was put in a Nazi concentration camp for his faith. On May 28, 1941, he was transferred to the concentration camp at Auschwitz. During his time there, he would share his ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-23

Denomination: Anglican

The Difference The Resurrection Makes

Contributed by John Raulerson on Sep 29, 2006

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The resurrection of Christ makes a powerful difference in the daily lives of every believer.

THE DIFFERENCE THE RESURRECTION MAKES John 20:8 4/7/96A BBC Each year at this time, Christians around world gather in services as this to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Yet, when we leave it quite obvious that it makes little difference in our daily lives. To most, if we are ...read more

Scripture: John 20:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Ten Practical Handles To Church Planting Movements By David Garrison

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Nov 1, 2003

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Ten Practical Handles to Church Planting Movements

Ten Practical Handles to Church Planting Movements by David Garrison Church Planting Movements are sovereign acts of God, but in His sovereign grace and mercy He has chosen to partner with us. There are some practical things that missionaries can do to help initiate or nurture a Church Planting ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Persecution - Then & Now

Contributed by Donna Kazenske on Sep 7, 2002

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It’s been estimated that more Christians have been martyred in the 20th Century than in all the prior 1,900 years combined. More than 200 million Christians in over 60 nations face persecution each day, 60% of these are children.

By: Donna J. Kazenske I recently had the wonderful privilege of teaching a workshop on persecution at a Christian Training Conference in IIlinois. To my surprise, about 40 people attended the workshop. I was so blessed to be able to share this vital message with the body of Christ. Persecution ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:12, 1 Peter 4:12-16

Denomination: *other

Prophecy In The Rear View Mirror

Contributed by James Groce on Jul 29, 2002

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Indeed, to hear that "Christ really did come in A.D. 70" reminds one of those against whom Jesus warned us about.............

I recently came across a booklet that declared that all prophecy is now only a thing of the past. This booklet stated that the book of Revelation is only a historic account of things long ago fulfilled. We will discuss a few of the points that this booklet in vain tried to make. Perusing thru the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:26-27

Denomination: Pentecostal

Preaching, Faith, & Confessing Christ Series

Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Feb 20, 2004

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A sermon emphasising the integral connection between preaching, faith, and confessing Christ.

Sermon for 1st Sunday In Lent Yr C 29/02/2004 Based on Rom 10:8b-13 By Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson, Pastor of Grace Lutheran Church, & Chaplain of the Good Samaritan Society’s South Ridge Village, Medicine Hat, Alberta We have all, at one time or another, probably heard or even spoken ourselves, the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:8-13

Denomination: Lutheran

A Bird's Eye View

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Jan 24, 2006

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Sometimes we get lost in the details, and a larger view would be helpful. Here is a bird’s eye view of the war going on between Satan and God.

Passage: Acts 5:12-16 Intro: One of the most important aspects of war is reconnaissance. 1. great to know that the other side is doing, where they are, if your forces are aligned correctly. PP Civil War balloons PP WW 2 shots, including Omaha Beach, Auschwitz, Bismarck 2. having the big ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:12-16

Denomination: Evangelical Free

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