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How To Overcome Provocation As Isaac Did

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Dec 23, 2001

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How to Overcome Provocation as Isaac Did (Godliness is profitable for all things, even an antidote to over-reacting to provocations)

How to Overcome Provocation as Isaac Did - Gen 26:1-35 Intro - How should we respond we were are bullied? As children we all encountered a bully and learned that it is better to avoid a fight and to overcome opposition with kindness, wisdom and friendliness. Illustration:On a wall near the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 26:1-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The End Of A Golden String

Contributed by Ronald Fair on Apr 3, 2001

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Choice of direction determines destination.

THE END OF A GOLDEN STRING Scripture: Phil 3:7-14 Text: lst Corinthians 13:12 “Now we know in part” INTRODUCTION William Blake in is poem entitles Jerusalem says, “I give you the end of a Golden String. Only wind it into a ball. It will lead you into heaven’s gate, built into ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:12

Denomination: Methodist

Acceptable Worship Series

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Feb 28, 2002

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Jesus confronts Pharisaic tradition.

Acceptable Worshi) Mark 7:1-23 INTRO.: As we read the second through the seventh chapters of the Gospel of Mark, it seems to me there is a major emphasis on the controversy between the Pharisees and Jesus. The great expositor, G. Campbell Morgan, thought Jesus was intentionally confronting the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:1-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

4 Lent A

Contributed by Roger Haugen on Mar 7, 2002

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Dealing with the healing of a blind man Jesus confronts the bad theology of the Pharisees. Jesus speaks of love and healing in the face of legalism and rules.

4 Lent A John 9:1- 41 10 March, 2002 Rev. Roger Haugen Words, words, words! There is a long-standing university class exercise where you are to take a long piece of work and capture the meaning in a sentence or two. These 41 verses might be summed up as, “A man is healed, people found it hard ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-41

Denomination: Lutheran

Reconcilable Differences

Contributed by Lynn Floyd on Mar 11, 2002

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In this sermon I talk about our need for reconcilation with God and how God made that possible for us.

Reconcilable Differences When you have a problem or disagreement with someone how do you normally respond? What do you do to try and make right a relationship gone badly? Do you use the Hatfield and McCoy method and duke it out until there’s only one person standing? Do you just let it go? Do you ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:11-21

Denomination: Baptist

Bearing Fruit

Contributed by Bob Ashcraft on Jun 28, 2001

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We are to be doers of the word and not hearers only. God has called us to bear fruit not just feed off the vine.

Bearing Much Fruit  The American church today has allowed mediocrity to creep in.  Everyday 10 churches go under in the United States  Everyday 7 new churches are started that’s a loss of 3 churches everyday.  In the last 10 years the church attendance has remained, ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Architect Of The Cross

Contributed by Phil Morgan on Mar 27, 2002

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Who was ultimately responsible for Jesus going to the Cross?

"The Architect of the Cross" Introduction: I was reading through this week from Matthew chapter 21 the account of Jesus entering into Jerusalem in triumph - the event that we celebrated last week on Palm Sunday - and my attention was drawn to verse 10, where it says: "And when He had come into ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:19

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Are You Needing To Delivered From? Series

Contributed by Chad Reister on Dec 17, 2002

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the pilgrims needed to be delivered from the persecution of the church of england, what do you need delivered from?

What Are You Needing To Delivered From? The Pilgrims began as a religious group who felt that the only way to practice their religion was to separate from the Church of England. These “Separatist” centered around Scrooby, a village in Nottinghamshire in the English Midlands. In 1607/8 the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:14-15

Denomination: Baptist

Happy Birthday Jesus!

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Dec 19, 2002

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A spiritual greeting card to the Lord.

Happy Birthday Jesus! Happy birthday Jesus! Its been two millennium since you walked this planet. But Your footprints are forever embedded in history. You need no gifts except our love, which is not really a gift, but an obligation. What else could we do, considering Your amazing ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:30-33

Denomination: Wesleyan

Surprise, Surprise, Surprise!

Contributed by David Lansdown on Dec 23, 2002

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This message focuses on a bunch of surprises that must be some of the greatest ever!

SURPRISE, SURPRISE, SURPRISE! Luke 1:26-38 INTRODUCTION HOLD UP PICTURE OF SERGEANT CARTER Who is this? (AWAIT RESPONSES) What TV show was he in? (AWAIT RESPONSES) That’s right he was ‘Sergeant Carter’ in ‘Gomer Pyle’. HOLD UP PICTURE OF PRIVATE GOMER ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Baptist

Faith To Touch The Hem Of His Garment

Contributed by Darren Ethier on Apr 9, 2002

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The gospel account of the woman who reached out and touched the hem of Jesus’ garment is a very moving one and contains an incredible lesson on faith.

FAITH TO TOUCH THE HEM OF HIS GARMENT Matthew 9:18-22 Matthew 9:18-22 (NIV) 18 While he was saying this, a ruler came and knelt before him and said, "My daughter has just died. But come and put your hand on her, and she will live." 19 Jesus got up and went with him, and so did his disciples. 20 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:18-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

Part Iii - The Religious Leaders – The Voice Of Apathy Series

Contributed by Eric Peloquin on Dec 15, 2007

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This is part three in a series looking at the different characters in the Christmas narrative and what we can learn from their contributions.In this case the religious elite of this time seemed completely apathetic to the idea of the advent of the Christ.

The Voices of Christmas Part III The Religious Leaders – the Voice of Apathy The greatest event in human history has taken place. The Messiah has been born in the City of David. The King of kings has made a very humble entry into the world. He was not born in Jerusalem, neither was His ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:36-38

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Jesus The Bread Of Life Part 2 Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jan 7, 2008

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If there is any source of real lasting life anywhere other than in Jesus the Bread of Life then you should take it. But is there?

Those of you who attend our fellowship know that I lost my mother in law this week. She died just one day shy of her 89th birthday. We spent her last evening singing her favorite hymns and reading Scriptures about being transformed and a citizen of heaven and ushered her into the kingdom. But I ...read more

Scripture: John 6:30-71

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

I Am Series

Contributed by Michael West on Mar 8, 2008

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this is the opening sermon for the series His Majesty, His Names. this is more than just definitions of God’s names,it’s about getting adeeper understanding about God

Sunday March 9th, 2008 River of Life Ministries, Pastor Michael West Series: His majesty, His Names part one Sermon: I AM Scripture: Psalm 9:10 (Scripture are taken from the NJB, although I use the AMP to preach with) Psalm 9:10 Those who revere your name can rely on you, you never ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 9:10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How The Holy Spirit Can Lead You As He Led Ezekiel

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Sep 17, 2006

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Allow the Holy Spirit to lead you as He led Ezekiel by learning from this fine Biblical example of leadership. The Holy Spirit directed Ezekiel to take on a difficult ministry of speaking to an obstinate and hard hearted audience. His example teaches us t

How The Holy Spirit Can Lead You as He Led Ezekiel Ezekiel 2:1 (NIV, NIRV, TNIV, KJV) How The Holy Spirit Can Lead You as He Led Ezekiel Allow the Holy Spirit to lead you as He led Ezekiel by learning from this fine Biblical example of leadership. The Holy Spirit directed Ezekiel to ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 2:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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