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How Jesus Contextualized The Truth Through Challenging People About Their V

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 25, 2001

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HOW JESUS CONTEXTUALIZED THE TRUTH THROUGH CHALLENGING PEOPLE ABOUT THEIR VIEWS OF GOD, CHRIST, AND THEIR OWN HUMANITY - A Case Study in contextualization from Mark 12.

HOW JESUS CONTEXTUALIZED THE TRUTH THROUGH CHALLENGING PEOPLE ABOUT THEIR VIEWS OF GOD, CHRIST, AND THEIR OWN HUMANITY - A Case Study in contextualization from Mark 12. The goal of Jesus in every communication encounter was to challenge the people to their highest potential in the will of God. His ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Building Bigger Barns?

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Aug 29, 2001

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God wants us to enjoy life, but not without a relationship with Him. Beware of the danger of greed and placing one’s confidence in earthly possessions.

Jesus was teaching His disciples when He was interrupted by someone who wanted him to resolve a family dispute over inheritance. He was not really asking for advice. He wanted Jesus to stand on his side and "tell my brother to divide the inheritance with me." (v.13). He wanted Jesus to get the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21, John 15:5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Who Killed The Lamb?

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Oct 3, 2001

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Who was responsible for the death of Christ?

Who Killed the Lamb? Isaiah 53:1-6 1 Who has believed our message and to whom has the arm of the LORD been revealed? 2 He grew up before him like a tender shoot, and like a root out of dry ground. He had no beauty or majesty to attract us to him, nothing in his appearance that we should desire ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:1-6

Denomination: Wesleyan

How To Have An Attitude Of Gratitude

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Dec 24, 2001

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The bible gives clear instruction on how to have an attitude of gratitude.

How To have An Attitude of Gratitude (Thanksgiving Message) November 18, 2001 FBC Chester, Illinois Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: 1. Doesn’t it seem like we start looking at Christmas a little sooner every year. A. We walked through the Wal-Mart at the end of last month (October) ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Man That Vanished

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Jan 5, 2001

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Some people come to an altar during or after a service to get saved or rededicate their lives and you never see them again. What happens to them?

MARK 5:15 - MATT.8:28-34 "THE MAN THAT VANISHED" A) This incident has often been called, "The Pig Affair." * Jesus was doing two things in this experience: One: He was demonstrating His power to deliver men from the darkest forces imaginable, men possessed by devils! * He wanted the world to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:28-34, Mark 5:15

Denomination: Baptist

I've Got The Power

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Apr 25, 2003

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God gives various ministries out to specific individuals to match their talents, but one ministry that is given for all to do is to share the gospel of grace with the whole world.

April 27, 2003 Morning Service Text: Luke 9:1-6 Subject: Ministry Title: I’ve Got the Power in the Name of Jesus Do you know that you are called to be ministers of the gospel of Christ? If you claim Jesus Christ as your Savior you have a ministry to do. Not all of you know what that ministry is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:1-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Envy

Contributed by Peter Parry on May 16, 2003

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For the Christian who wants to overcome the temptation of envy learn to fear the Lord.

The Christian’s Answer to Envy (Rom.9:14-18; Prov.23:17) Envy has been called the third deadly sin and for good reason. You see its evil consequences everywhere. Envy is defined as “a painful or resentful awareness of an advantage enjoyed by another person that you lack and want….” ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:14-18, Proverbs 23:17

Denomination: Congregational

See The Ascended Jesus With The Eyes Of Your Heart

Contributed by Jon Hadler on Jun 6, 2003

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An ascension sermon to help us see through faith that Jesus rules and reigns over all things for the good of the Church.

SEE THE ASCENDED JESUS WITH THE EYES OF YOUR HEART 1. He Rules Over All Things 2. He Rules for the Church Years ago in a small town a man received a permit to open a tavern in that town. The members of the local church were strongly opposed to the bar, and so they began praying, asking God to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:16-23

Denomination: Lutheran

Prayer For Others Series

Contributed by Guy Caley on Jun 15, 2003

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8th in the series "Patterns for Prayer." Looks at the Church’s payers for Peter in prison as a pattern of intercessory prayer.

Introduction: "Somebody’s Praying Me Through--with military testimonies" (Available at http://doxologyrecords.com/news/article.asp?intNewsItemKey=16) At it’s best prayer is not simply a list of things I want from God but also a time of intercession for others. Intercession is when we pray for ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

When Questions Aren't Questions Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 20, 2002

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Questions are often not mere inquiries; there is an agenda behind them. We need to answer according to the situation, like Jesus did.

When Questions Aren’t Questions (Matt. 21:23-22:43; Luke 20:20-40; Mark 12:28-34) 1. You cannot win with some people: A new body repairman was just breaking in at the car shop. He was working on his first official project, a banged up car. He made significant repairs, taking his time, feeling ...read more

Scripture: Luke 20:20-40

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Grace Beyond Measure

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Sep 24, 2002

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When Jesus tells us this parable, He is not talking about "work ethics", He is talking about the grace of God and the Kingdom of God.

GRACE BEYOND MEASURE Text: Matthew 20:1-16 One of the things that shapes our views and values is how things work as far as standards go. One of the standards that we adhere to is what we call the "work ethic". A "work ethic" is anything that promotes quality, effectiveness, character, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: United Methodist

Would You Too Reject Him?

Contributed by John Herrmann on Oct 4, 2002

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In the parable of the vineyard and the "rejected cornerstone of Christ", we see how an ever near and patient God reveals himself in Creation and redemption -- working through the Holy Spirit to keep us from rejecting him.

It would seem the vineyard image is appropriate for this time of year. I’ve read that the Napa Valley is expecting a great crush this year. In Amador County, here in California, there is weekend tasting and festivities in honor of the harvest vintage. Maybe some of our people are there right ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:33-43

Denomination: Lutheran

Guests

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Oct 8, 2002

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A sermon for the 21st Sunday after Pentecost Proper23 A srmon about a wedding feast and the guests not coming

21st Sunday after Pentecost Proper 23 Matthew 22: 1-14 The Guests 1* ¶ And again Jesus spoke to them in parables, saying, 2* "The kingdom of heaven may be compared to a king who gave a marriage feast for his son, 3* and sent his servants to call those who were invited to the marriage feast; but ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:1-14

Denomination: Lutheran

A Pouting Prophet

Contributed by James Wilson on Nov 23, 2000

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When Jonah didn't get his way, he became a pouting prophet.

A Pouting Prophet Jonah 4:1-3 Last week we left Jonah right after the city of Nineveh repented and God relented. God used his brief message, (5 Hebrew words) to penetrate the hearts of the people of Nineveh. The people spread the message like wild fire. When the word reached the king, he didn't ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

My Final Answer

Contributed by Joel W. Lohr on Nov 10, 2001

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Encouraging people to witness to the treasure of the message of Christ rather than burying our faith like burying treasure in our backyard.

Imagine getting an invitation to be on “Who Wants to be a Millionaire” Imagine winning the Million Dollars without using a single lifeline. Imagine taking your prize money home (less the large chunk that your silent partner Uncle Sam would claim). Imagine taking that money and burying it in the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:11-15

Denomination: Baptist

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