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The Battle Goes On

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Aug 23, 2006

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The battle for the hearts and souls of men is still raging, even though we may not like the image. Satan will always oppose God, and use men to do it. What is our response?

Passage: Acts 12:1-19 Intro: In my lifetime, I have observed a paradigm shift in the church. 1. the Christian life used to be viewed as a battle, the participation in a war. Il) Onward Christian Soldiers, Am I a Soldier of the Cross, Faith is the Victory 2. but that has changed. Now it is an ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-19

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Christmas Through The Eyes Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Craig Lee on Nov 1, 2006

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Jesus had the best seat in the house, what was He seeing on that wonderful day?

Christmas Through the Eyes of Jesus Phil. 2:6-11 Over the past few weeks we have talked about Christmas. We have looked at the individuals that God used to bring about the events that we celebrate and commemorate, Christmas. Many today are removing Christmas from their lives and have opted for a ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:6-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Nature Of The Flesh - Part 3 Series

Contributed by J. Yeargin on Nov 29, 2006

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Today we find it awkward to operate in self sufficiency. That is, making decisions on our own without the Lord controlling our lives.

THE NATURE OF THE FLESH Part III of Christ in You Traditional view - Man is both (or either) good and evil; only 2 parts to every man. Biblical view - all that we are without Christ, and all that we are with Christ FLESH - all that we are without Christ; it only knows how to function in ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:9-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Is Focused Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Dec 7, 2006

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This is the 1st sermon in the series "A Growing Church..."

Series: A Growing Church¡K [#1] IS FOCUSED Acts 20:6-12 Introduction: Wasn’t it nice to have a big crowd here last week? Yes, I know it was Easter Sunday; but the more I thought about it, why can¡¦t we have a nice crowd here every Sunday? Now I know that numbers should never be the focus, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:6-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Faces Of Opposition

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Dec 7, 2006

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We should not be surprised that the gospel is opposed. We’d like to think that everyone will just accept this wonderful news, but that is not the case. Let’s look at the faces of that opposition.

Passage: Acts 17:1-33 Intro: One of the recurring themes of Acts is opposition. 1. mostly from the Jews, but others as well. 2. it was as well as recurring theme in the life of ministry of Christ. 3. we can draw this principle; that where the gospel goes, opposition will arise in one form or ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:1-34

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Don't Lose Your Joy

Contributed by Jon Daniels on May 22, 2006

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Answers question, "What causes us to lose our joy?" Uses hymn "I Have Decided to Follow Jesus."

“DON’T LOSE YOUR JOY” Gal. 4:8-20 INTRO – Don’t you hate it when you lose something important? Folks are always losing things – keys, money, homework, glasses, their Bible, umbrella, or the most annoying, yet most important thing we lose…the TV remote control! Then there are other less ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:8-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Kingdom Of God

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Mar 31, 2006

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We see in this passage that the kingdom of God is available to all, that it was achieved through the Cross and that it is costly.

02-04-06 NR/NC Story: 26 Christians were crucified at Nizhizaka Hill in Nagasaki, Japan on 15 February 1597. Amongst them was a young seventeen year old boy, Thomas Kosaki, who had been sentenced to die for his Christian witness - along with his father. He wrote a letter to his mother the ...read more

Scripture: John 12:22-32

Denomination: Anglican

The Da Vinci Code: Fact Or Fiction (Part Two: Did Jesus Claim To Be God?)

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Apr 14, 2006

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In his book, Dan Brown claims that the deity of Jesus was a fourth-century creation. This sermon looks at Jesus’ own statements on the subjects and then examines the three ways we can respond to those statements.

The Da Vinci Code Claim: “The deity of Jesus was invented at the Council of Nicea (325 A.D.).” - A character in Brown’s book states, “Until that moment [the Council of Nicea] in history, Jesus was viewed by his followers as a mortal prophet. . . a great and powerful man, but a man nonetheless. A ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:5-7

Denomination: Baptist

Narnia: What If There Were No Christmas?

Contributed by Brad Rigney on Dec 29, 2005

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This message looks at the question that is raised from Narnia about always winter but never Christmas. It is count down to the importance and blessings of the fact that there was a Christmas and Christ is there for us.

What if there were No Christmas? Matt. 1:18-25 Intro.: A. Well, Christmas Day is Tomorrow. We gather here tonight to Celebrate and Worship the Birth of Jesus Christ, as Savior and Lord. The whole world sings, decorates, give and share in this special time of Year and I want to extend to you a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Adventist

New Years Day: God Is Working His Purpose Out!

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Jan 1, 2006

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A sermon given on New Years Day, encouraging and challenging the church to know our Bible better this year, to work together, to listen to God in the tough decisions, and to learn from the character of Joseph - a righteous man.

Have you ever looked back at a chain of events and been amazed? 14 years ago I was involved with Camberley Youth for Christ. In faith we booked a band called ‘Triumph’ to come and spend a few days in a local school. We needed £650 to run the event; we had about £50 available. The band came, had ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Anglican

When Darkness Falls

Contributed by Rodney Burton on Jan 28, 2009

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A look at Jesus’ warning to beware the darkness and realizing that it was at dark when Judas betrayed Him.

“When Darkness Falls” *God was moving in a mighty way at a church in Florida. At one point during a service, an image of the face of Jesus appeared on the wall behind the pulpit. The people were amazed and many people were saved and added to the Kingdom as a result of the manifest presence of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:1-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Baptism As Soaking In Christ

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 29, 2008

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In Baptism, we become, like Jesus, prophets, priests and leaders for our world.

Feast of the Lord’s Baptism January 11, 2009 “Jesus was baptized by John in the Jordan.” Why? Was Jesus a sinner? And what does this event, which we celebrate every year, mean to you and me the other 364 days of this year? To better understand the meaning of Jesus’s baptism, we need to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:7-11

Denomination: Catholic

Introductory Sermon For 1 John Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jan 13, 2009

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An introductory sermon to the letters of John [primarily 1 John]

Sermon Brief Date Written: November 10, 2008 Date Preached: November 12, 2008 Where Preached: OPBC (Wed PM) Sermon Details: Sermon Series: A Study of John’s Letters Sermon Title: Introductory Sermon Sermon Text: 1 John 1:1-4 1 That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Joy: The Ability To See God Series

Contributed by Brad Fowler on Dec 1, 2007

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Having the joy of the Lord is much more than being happy. In order for us to experience a life of joy we must understand what joy is and where it comes from.

8-12-07 Albion Church Series: The ABC’s of Christian Living Lesson: Joy- The Ability To Live In God’s Presence.” I. INTRODUCTION Good morning! We are continuing our series on The ABC’s of Christian Living. (Gal.5:22-23) “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Last Minute Details

Contributed by Ron Hicks on Sep 10, 2007

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Signs of CHRIST return are everywhere. What kind of an effect are these signs having on you? Do they concern you? Do they move you to take care of some last minute details?

LAST MINUTE DETAILS Matt 24:44 44 Therefore be ye also ready: for in such an hour as ye think not the Son of man cometh. It is obvious to the earnest believer that the coming of the Lord is very near. Bible predicted signs are all around us. Politically worldwide, unnatural weather patterns, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:44

Denomination: Assembly Of God

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