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Rugby, Reality & Religious Rivalry (Mark 9:31-34)

Contributed by David Smith on Nov 4, 2007

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You get the feeling with Jesus and the disciples that they’re never really on the same wavelength. Indeed, you get the feeling that if the group were there together at a fool...

Yesterday was a great day for this community. Yes, I’m talking about the Newtown-St George Rugby game at Telstra Stadium, where our team, trailing by 2 points with only five minutes to go, ran in two tries to win by ten and get themselves a spot in next week’s Premier League Grand Final. Being ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:31-34

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Preaching The Whole Gospel

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Dec 29, 2007

based on 11 ratings

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Many of the problems we’re experiencing the church in America can be traced back to the fact that we’re only preaching part of the gospel ("believe in Jesus") while ignoring the rest of the basic gospel message laid out by Paul in Romans.

A Burden On My Heart: In many churches today it’s not so much that we’re preaching a false gospel as that we’re preaching an incomplete gospel. - Quite a while back, God began to point out to me a lot of references throughout the NT to a particular truth (and I’ll get into what that was here in a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:21-24

Denomination: Baptist

What Are You Afraid Of? Series

Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Dec 31, 2007

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We live in a fear ridden society. Everybody has some type of phobia and it just keeps getting worse. While the Christian should respect certain areas of life, we are to be fearless in living for the Lord. What four truths from this Psalm can help us ac

What Are You Afraid Of? Griffith Baptist Church – 12/23/07 P.M. Service Text: Psalm 27 Introduction Fear can make you look foolish. A friend of mine got to start on the football team his sophomore year. He received the opening kick-off and dropped the ball, picked it up, broke through in the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Advent Jigsaw

Contributed by Malcolm Chester on Jan 3, 2008

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A sermon for dvent Sunday intruducing the themes of Advent

I suppose I should start the sermon this morning by wishing you all ’Happy New Year.’ But before you think that I’ve completely blown it, let me explain – at least for those who weren’t here last Sunday evening. Today is new year – not that we’ve fast forwarded to Jan 1; not is it Chinese New Year ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:36-44

Denomination: Methodist

A Night To Remember

Contributed by John Gullick on Dec 23, 2005

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A sermon that looks at why christmas eve is a night to remember.

A night to remember. A movie made on the tragic loss of the White star liner was called – A night to remember. A later version of the Story was called Titanic. Do you know – when I thought of it – many great movies are about something negative. Even King Kong is about the tragic death and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:13-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Jesus - The Priceless Gift Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Dec 24, 2005

based on 7 ratings

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The marvelous gifts that God gave to us on that first Christmas

SERIES: “GIFTS UNDER THE TREE” TEXT: LUKE 2:1-7 TITLE: “JESUS – THE PRICELESS GIFT” INTRODUCTION: A. Have you ever desired a certain gift? Gone to great lengths to make sure that everyone knew what gift you wanted only to find that no one was really ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Paying Taxes

Contributed by William Baeta on Oct 17, 2002

based on 39 ratings

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“Jesus said to them ‘Render therefore to Caesar the things that are Caesar’s and to God the things that are God’s” Matt. 22:4-5.

Theme: Paying taxes Text: Is. 45:1-6; 1 Thess. 4:1-5; Matt. 22:15-21 In the last three weeks we have looked at the parable of the Two Sons, the parable of the Tenants, and the parable of the Wedding Feast. In all these parables Jesus Christ kept referring to the lack of integrity in Israel’s ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:15-21, Isaiah 45:1-6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Courage To Swim Against The Current - Jer. 38:1-13

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 11, 2002

based on 64 ratings

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The Courage to Swim Against the Current - Jer. 38:1-13

The Courage to Swim Against the Current - Jer. 38:1-13 Illustration:To avoid criticism, do nothing, say nothing, be nothing. Elbert Hubbard. Illustration: Where Am I Going? Pastor Rick - Crown Of Life Church From Zalomes Bridge to the World ============== It’s comforting to hear that even ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 38:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Before The Rocks Cry Out

Contributed by Norman Lawrence on Jun 6, 2003

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This message was first preached on Palm Sunday, 1995, and a stone was used during the message on which the following words were written: “Keep Praising The Lord, and I’ll Stay Quiet”.

This message was first preached on Palm Sunday, 1995, and a stone was used during the message on which the following words were written: “Keep Praising The Lord, and I’ll Stay Quiet”. Luke 19:28-40 This portion of scripture gives the beautiful account of the triumphal entry of Christ into ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:39-40, Luke 19:40

Denomination: Assembly Of God

And These Three Are One

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Sep 2, 2003

based on 24 ratings

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Doctrine of the Triune nature of God and relevance for us.

THE PASTOR’S POINTS sermon ministry of CEDAR LODGE BAPTIST CHURCH Thomasville, NC ------------------------ Feb 23, 1992 ------------------------ 7For there are three that bear record in heaven, the Father, the Word, and the Holy Ghost: and these three are one. ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:7, John 1:1-14

Denomination: United Methodist

The Danger Of A Lukewarm Heart Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Dec 13, 2004

based on 70 ratings

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King Amaziah shows a lukewarm heart will become a cool heart and then stone cold.

THE DANGER OF A LUKEWARM HEART The example of Amaziah II Chronicles 25 CHCC: 11-02-03 INTRODUCTION: Most of us are used to the typical American greeting, “How are you doing?” We answer “Fine, and how are you?” automatically … pretty much without thinking. I know of a Bible College ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 25:1-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Could Someone Get The Lights? Series

Contributed by Tim Byrd on May 6, 2005

based on 29 ratings

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Part 14 of a series on the 119th Psalm

Could Someone Get the Lights? Part 14 Sermon Series: A Word about the Word Text: Psalm 119:105-112 Introduction This section of the Psalm begins with no doubt one of the most familiar verses in the Bible. It brings great emphasis of the magnitude and worth of the full counsel of God’s Word. The ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:105-112

Denomination: Baptist

Leaving Prejudice

Contributed by Howard Strickland on May 29, 2008

based on 17 ratings

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The book of James is referred to Jesus’ writings from Matthew 5-7 Jesus teaching the Beautitudes. This is a teaching verse upon verse in the book of James

Start by reading this story: On a dangerous seacoast where shipwrecks often occur there was once a crude little lifesaving station. The building was just a hut, and there was only one boat, but the few devoted members kept a constant watch over ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Bring In The Fruit!

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Aug 10, 2008

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Message urging our church to be one where we are bringing in the "fruit of the vineyard" - working for the Kingdom instead of ourselves.

Bring in the Fruit! Matthew 21:33-46 August 10, 2008 Introduction We continue our walk through the gospel according to Matthew, and even though it’s only Tuesday, Jesus finds Himself in the thick of some controversy. The religious leaders are really coming after Him – challenging His words, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:33-46

Denomination: Wesleyan

See The Glory

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Sep 9, 2008

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Contemplating the vastness of space and answering the question whether we are alone in the universe the reason for the stars.

Psalm 97:6 KJV The heavens declare his righteousness, and all the people see his glory. - Stars galaxies, quasars, pulsars shout forth God’s glory - About 3,000 stars can be seen with the naked eye. - Science estimates 10↗21 stars - Other estimates 70,000 million million million - Or 3000 ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 97:6

Denomination: Baptist

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