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"Unfolding Deck Chairs" Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Mar 24, 2003

based on 34 ratings

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Discerning what God’s will and direction is for our lives.

Iliff and Saltillo United Methodist June 30, 2002 “Unfolding Deck Chairs” Acts 17:22-34 INTRODUCTION: In a “Peanuts” strip, Charlie Brown and Lucy were discussing theology. Lucy said, “On the great cruise ship of life, some people take their deck chairs to the bow. And some people take their ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:22-34

Denomination: Methodist

I'm Expecting Jesus Any Moment Now

Contributed by David Tijerina on May 4, 2003

based on 25 ratings

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Jesus is coming back, are you ready? Just as the days of Noah...we have taken life for granted.

I’m Expecting Jesus Any Minute Now September 22, 2002 1. The Last Days A. Fast Approaching a. As I have been saying for the last few weeks, Jesus is coming back soon b. This is not a fad…this is not a fairy tale…it is a fact – a fact that you and I need to face this ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:36-51

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Expectations And Let-Downs At Christmas Time

Contributed by Don Schultz on Dec 8, 2004

based on 35 ratings

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John the Baptist wasn’t sure if Jesus was the one he was to be expecting. Sometimes, our expectations don’t come true either, especially at Christmas.

Matthew 11:1-11: GREAT EXPECTATIONS, AND RECOGNIZING THE MIRACULOUS “Why do I feel depressed right now, when I’m supposed to feel happy?” “Why do I feel frustrated right now, when I’m supposed to feel joyful?” “This isn’t the way it was supposed to be. This isn’t what I was expecting.” What ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

A Reason To Rejoice

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Dec 13, 2004

based on 10 ratings

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We rejoice because the Shepherd King, the LORD our Righteousness has come.

A Reason to Rejoice Jeremiah 23:3-6 INTRODUCTION: Take a quick Rorschach (Raw-shak) test with me: Consider the word Christmas. What is the first word that comes to your mind? For some, the word might be JOY. Joy is closely associated with Christmas. We wish each other a “Merry” Christmas. ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 23:3-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"When Prayer Doesn't Seem To Work--Things To Check" Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Jul 21, 2003

based on 94 ratings

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There are a number of things which may hinder prayer from being answered. Scripture gives some things to check.

Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches July 20, 3003 “When Prayer is Not Working--Some things to Check” Mark 11:22-26 INTRODUCTION: A father and his 10 year old son were looking at books one day at WalMart. His father said, “Here’s an interesting book,” ‘The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Prayer.’” The son ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:22-26

Denomination: Methodist

Luxury, Longevity, & Latitude Series

Contributed by John Knight on Jul 22, 2003

based on 31 ratings

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A look at the life of Daniel; overcoming the consumer mentality.

Series: When Cultures Collide Topic: Luxury, Longevity, & Latitude July 7, 2002 Daniel 4 "A feast is made for laughter, And wine makes merry; But money answers everything." Ecclesiastes 10:19, NKJV Oh the glory and splendor of wealth... We are driven to awe and wonder as we look upon ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 4:1-37

Denomination: Holiness

When God Stands Between You And Your Circumstances

Contributed by Elizabeth Mccaskill on Jul 23, 2003

based on 129 ratings

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sometime in life we find ourselves hemmed into situations where we can not go forward and we cannot go backward.

God stands between us and our circumstances Sometimes in our life, God will allow us to be hemmed into situations where it is humanly impossible for us to get ourselves out of. In other words, sometime in life we find ourselves in situations where we cannot go forward and we cannot go backward. ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:14-21

Denomination: Methodist

The Whole Secret Of Strength

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jun 21, 2003

based on 25 ratings

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Ordination sermon, involving a play on the names of Samson in the Bible and Sampson, the ordinand, an entertainer, puppeteer, and beauty pageant winner. The whole secret of strength is in using the gifts God has given for ministry and not for one’s self.

The world didn’t give it, and the world can’t take it away. Isn’t that what we sing. I’m not so sure. What do you think? The world didn’t give it? I agree. That’s true. But the world can’t take it away? I am not at all sure. We are here today because Yolanda Sampson has heard the ...read more

Scripture: Judges 16:4-30, Hebrews 12:12

Denomination: Baptist

The Search For The Messiah

Contributed by Joel Santos on Oct 8, 2004

based on 24 ratings

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Jesus ONLY reveals Himself to people who seek for Him earnestly.(This sermon is prepared by Pastor Joe Balaan, my student in Central Bible College, as part of his course requirement in Bible Exposition).

(This sermon is prepared by Pastor Joe Balaan, my student in Central Bible College, as part of his course requirement in Bible Exposition) Main Idea : Jesus reveals Himself to people who seek for Him earnestly. Historical background The Magi were men who were skilled in philosophy, medicine ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Waiting On God

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Jan 15, 2005

based on 36 ratings

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This is a sermon about waiting for God’s guidance and direction through prayer and not running ahead of Him.

Waiting on the Lord --Psalm 27:14 --Psalm 37:7-9 --Isaiah 40:30-31 Usually I am a patient person. During Christmas Breaks from Asbury College in 1968 and 1969, it was my privilege to work with my friends V. G. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:7-9

Denomination: Methodist

At The Forks Of The Road, Which Way Will You Go?

Contributed by Wendell Blackburn on Feb 16, 2005

based on 17 ratings

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Decision Time!!

AT THE FORKS OF THE ROAD WHICH WAY WILL YOU GO?? ACTS 24:19-27 I’d like to start tonight by saying that everyone That’s here is on their way to Heaven!! But I can’t! Did you Hear Me??? I CANT!!!!! When you’re at THE FORKS OF THE ROAD Which way will you go?? There’s two directions you can choose ...read more

Scripture: Acts 24:19-27

Denomination: Pentecostal

Narnia: The Wardrobe's Opportunity Series

Contributed by Mike Parry on Dec 5, 2005

based on 32 ratings

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Open the door to life, adventure, and royalty.

Introduction: Today we are concluding our sermon series based on C. S. Lewis’ classic Christian allegory, “The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe.” In this story, four British children enter through a wardrobe to a new land called Narnia. In this land, it is always winter, and never Christmas. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:20

Denomination: Baptist

The Christmas ... Dragon?

Contributed by Allan Quak on Dec 6, 2005

based on 32 ratings

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Christmas day is often depicted as a time of peace, tranquillity and hope. However there is another aspect to the arrival of Jesus which should make the church realise that we are in a serious battle with Satan.

Congregation in the Lord Jesus Christ Think of “Christmas” and what are the thoughts that come to your mind? • peace and tranquillity. • shepherds on a hill being serenaded by an angelic choir. • Magi crossing the desert on a quiet night as they make the long journey to Bethlehem. • a child ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Song Of The Angels Series

Contributed by Johann Neethling on Dec 11, 2005

based on 33 ratings

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Hearing this very familiar Christmas story from a new perspective. What happens now after we’ve heard the angels sing?

THE SONGS OF CHRISTMAS: The Song of the Angels Luke 2: 8-20 1. Christmas is certainly the season for concerts and musicals! Here is just a very small sample of Christmas events taking place right now in the Seattle area: • The customary Nutcracker ballet. • A Christmas Carol at the ACT Theatre. A ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: United Methodist

The Trinity Answers Three Questions

Contributed by William Mouser on Jun 6, 2005

based on 20 ratings

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Rather than explaining the Trinity, a better approach is to turn the matter on its head, and to set forth the questions for which the Trinity is the answer.

The Trinity Answers Three Questions Genesis 1:1-2:3, 2 Corinthians 13:5 -14, Matthew 28:16-20 William Phelps taught English literature at Yale for forty-one years until his retirement in 1933. As he was marking an examination paper shortly before Christmas one year, Phelps came across the note ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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