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02 Joy In Adversity Series

Contributed by Seth Lawson on Feb 17, 2025

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Bottom Line: Joy flourishes when Christ is exalted, even in the face of hardship.

Last week, we began a new series through Paul’s letter to the Church at Philippi. The Book of Philippians shows what it means to live with defiant joy. And here’s what I mean by that: “defiant joy” is a joy that stands firm regardless of what life throws our way. Even in his imprisonment, Paul ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-30

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Why The Holy Spirit Wants Us To Be More Offensive Than Defensive Minded In Spiritual Warfare

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

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1. The Holy Spirit wants us to take full advantage of the fact that Christ has already declared us conquerors through His redemption.

1. The Holy Spirit wants us to take full advantage of the fact that Christ has already declared us conquerors through His redemption. Paul wrote, "We are more than conquerors through Him who love loved us." (Rom. 8:37) Ask the Lord to help you to appropriate all the resources that you enjoy as a ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:12-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Encounters: Jacob Series

Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Jun 20, 2004

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This is about Jacob’s wrestling match with God and the significance for us.

Jacob was the grandson of Abe. Give brief background of Jacob’s life. Sneaky, underhanded, trickster, etc. Jacob had tricked his father, Isaac, and his father-in-law, Laban. He was a marked man by Esau. He is older now, and he is headed to meet his brother. Read Genesis 32:22-32. What we ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:22-32

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Circumstantial Evidence Series

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Jun 23, 2004

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So far in our series we have taken a hard look at the evidence surrounding the resurrection of Jesus. We have seen the biblical, medical and historical evidence. We have heard from the eyewitnesses and seen the very fingerprints of the Christ left all a

CSI: Easter 4 of 5 in series The Circumstantial Evidence INTRODUCTION No witnesses watched Timothy McVeigh load two tons of fertilizer-based explosives into a Ryder rental truck. Nobody saw him drive the vehicle to the front of the federal building in Oklahoma City and detonate the bomb, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Whose Image Do We Bear?

Contributed by Robert Tomas on Apr 25, 2002

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“Is it lawful to pay the census tax to Caesar or not?”

OCTOBER 15, 1999 WORSHIP SERVICE SCRIPTURES ·First Reading Is. 45: 1, 4-6; ·Psalm Ps. 96:1, 3-5, 7-10 ·Second Reading 1 Thess. 1:1-5 ·Gospel Matthew 22:15-22 REFLECTION In our Readings these past weeks, namely the Parables of the Two Sons (Matt.21:28-32), the Tenants (Matt.21:33-46), and the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:15-22, 1 Thessalonians 1:1-5

Denomination: Catholic

Jesus Betrayed

Contributed by Tommy Ellis on May 10, 2002

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Sermon describes the betrayal Jesus suffered in his final week, and how it compares with our betrayal of Him.

JESUS BETRAYED! Most prisoners have a unique understanding of how Jesus felt in his last days. They arrive at the courthouse, only to see one of your best friends talking with the prosecutor. “Betrayal” summarizes well humanity’s response to Jesus. Please read Matthew 21:6-11; 33-40 The story ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:6-11, Matthew 21:33-40

Denomination: Pentecostal

Do Science And Christianity Conflict? Series

Contributed by W F on Aug 13, 2006

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One question I’ve wanted to ask God is, do science and Christianity conflict?

INTRODUCTION I have a question to ask God and it’s this - - is there a conflict between science and Christianity? Some people believe that science and Christianity are completely opposite and will never be reconciled. The argument has included debate about … • Astronomy (Is the earth the centre ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 19:1-4

Denomination: *other

Lesson 6: I Am The Way, The Truth, And The Life

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 1, 2006

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“Jesus said to him, ‘I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me’” (John 14:6).

A. INTRODUCTION “Jesus said to him, ‘I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me’” (John 14:6). 1. The article “the” points out the only one. 2. The clause “no one” excludes any other possibility. 3. The “I Am” identifies Jesus as deity. 4. The way – how ...read more

Scripture: John 14:6

Denomination: Baptist

Ezekiel Illustrates His Message

Contributed by Jeff Simms on Oct 13, 2003

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A series in Ezekiel: About how God used Ezekiel in a unique way to convey His message

Ezekiel Illustrates His Message Ezekiel 4:1-8 Primary Purpose: God speaks in unique ways to his people to convey His message. The way that God is going to convey His message to Ezekiel in this chapter is unique. The people have grown cold in their hearts to the things of God. They are no ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 4:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Our Enemy's Mission (Part I) Series

Contributed by J. Martin on Jul 29, 2005

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The Bible declares that our enemy is evil, violent and more than willing to see us finished! With him, there is no treaty or truce. So we have no other option than to fight him. But in order to fight him effectively, we must understand his mission. Ar

“The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.” (John 10:10) Any time a war is declared, many things need to be handled: Strategies, resources, strategic locations, plans of attack, etc. But any experienced war general can ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Complete The Mission

Contributed by Juan Lane on Aug 17, 2005

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If we stop now all of our hard work goes down in vain

Complete The Mission Sermon Scripture Galatians 5:7-9 (KJV) Galatians 5:7 Ye did run well; who did hinder you that ye should not obey the truth? 8 This persuasion cometh not of him that calleth you. 9 A little leaven leaveneth the whole lump. All of our hard work means nothing if we ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Power In Weakness

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Jan 6, 2006

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We love power in all its forms. But amazingly, when God set out to save the world, He sent His Son in abject weakness. Could it be that this is His typical approach?

Passage: Luke 2:1-7 Intro: We live in a world in love with power. 1. we cheer for the teams who can dominate their opponent. 2. we idolize the strong, the wealthy, the winners. 3. and frankly, we find ourselves a little conflicted with how God has chosen to manifest Himself to the sinful ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical Free

An Unusual Group Of People

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Jan 6, 2006

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Stewardship is a hot topic. But the stewardship exercised by the early church looks a little different than ours.

Passage: Acts 4:32-37 Intro: Typically on the first Sunday of the new year, the preacher talks about giving. 1. but honest, that’s just where I am in this series 2. this is a passage that can make Americans very nervous, because even the middle class has accumulated a great deal. 3. houses, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:32-37

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Ten Common Factors In Church Planting Movements

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Nov 1, 2003

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Ten common factors in church planting movements by David Garrison

Ten Common Factors for Church Planting Movements (David Garrison) Beyond the 10 universal elements found in every Church Planting Movement, there are at least 10 frequently, though not universally, found characteristics. These are not listed in any particular order of priority or frequency. In ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Some Of Paul's Principles Of Good Communication

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 10, 2001

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How Paul used wise principles of communication to inspire, instruct and persuade people with love

A Few of Paul’s Principles of Communication Acts 26:1-25 Quote:I know you believe you understand what you think I said, but I’m not sure you realize that what you heard is not what I meant. Source Unknown 1. Paul practiced wise diplomacy in the way he dealt with King Agrippa to enhance the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:1-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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