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  • The Paradox Of Self

    Contributed by Joseph Anderson on Jan 25, 2011
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     | 11,954 views

    The importance of self in determining one's destiny. To hell or heaven.

    The Paradox of ‘self’ (Luke 9:25) “For what is a man advantaged, if he gain the whole world, and lose himself, or be cast away?” Introduction: In 2 timothy chapter 3, Apostle Paul warns us of the terrible times that will be in the last days. The idea is not something new ...read more

  • The Paradox Of The Cross

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Mar 28, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,787 views

    Paul, Pt. 4

    THE PARADOX OF THE CROSS (1 CORINTHIANS 1:18-31) The cross took a major political beating since 2004. In May, 2004, the ACLU gave Los Angeles County two weeks to eliminate the 1957-designed seal that appears on most official county property: walls, documents, uniforms, vehicles and even business ...read more

  • The Dandelion Paradox Series

    Contributed by Keith Broyles on Oct 10, 2007
    based on 16 ratings
     | 12,451 views

    What is a dandelion? To some it is a flower, to some it is a vegetable, and to some it is a weed. It is hard for us to know the difference. If we uproot the dandelion we may be causing damage. If we uproot what we think are weeds in our churches and c

    Last Sunday as we were looking at the Parable of the Sower I told you about moving in to a new parsonage at Lovelady and with that new parsonage came a new yard. One of the men in the congregation, the chair of the board, thought that the lawn needed to have grass so he bought Bermuda grass seed ...read more

  • David The Paradox Series

    Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Jan 5, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,550 views

    David is a mix of the Good, the Bad and the Ugly, but he understands God’s grace.

    David the paradox 2 Samuel 22 The good the bad and the ugly David – a great hero of the faith Passionate worship – Psalms Goliath Heroic deeds 2 Samuel 22 – placed at the end of the story – written early in the story speaks of a Passionate relationship with God. You might feel uncomfortable ...read more

  • The Paradox Of The Cross Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Jan 24, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 7,248 views

    Paul, Pt. 4

    THE PARADOX OF THE CROSS (1 CORINTHIANS 1:18-31) The cross took a major political beating since 2004. In May, 2004, the ACLU gave Los Angeles County two weeks to eliminate the 1957-designed seal that appears on most official county property: walls, documents, uniforms, vehicles and even business ...read more

  • The Paradox Of Possession Series

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Jun 18, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,464 views

    It is not we who possess anything of lasting value; no matter what we possess it is Christ who possess us!

    The Paradox of Possession, II Corinthians 6:1-13 Series Introduction, “An Upside-Down Kingdom” In Isaiah 52:13-53:12, known as Isaiah’s fourth servant song, the prophet describes what is known as Isaiah’s “suffering servant.” This verse is filled with language of “substitution.” The passage, ...read more

  • The Paradox Of Wealth Series

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Jun 20, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,519 views

    The paradox of wealth is that no matter what we own; the Lord is the source of it all! First fruits are the Lord’s

    The Paradox of Wealth, 2 Corinthians 8:7-15 Introduction In today’s Scripture reading, we pick up on a similar theme. This is only once complete chapter away from the passage we examined last week. Now we pick up on the Apostle Paul instructing the Corinthian Church with regard to generosity and ...read more

  • The Paradox Of Power Series

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Jul 2, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,879 views

    The greatest power is that of Christ working in us.

    The Paradox of Power, II Corinthians 12:2-10 Introduction French writer Alexis de Tocqueville, after visiting America in 1831, said, “I sought for the greatness of the United States in her commodious harbors, her ample rivers, her fertile fields, and boundless forests – and it was not there. I ...read more

  • Paradoxes Of The Passion Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Apr 26, 2011
    based on 71 ratings
     | 36,834 views

    To speak of the Paradoxes of the Passion is to disclose the very center of that which is the object of our faith. Paradoxes of the Passion call us to look past the shallowness of man & see the Crucifixion of Christ from God's perspective. For the death

    MARK 15:21-32 PARADOXES OF THE PASSION As a Christian reads this text we can't help but be confronted with Paradoxes of the Passion. A paradox defines a statement which superficially seem to be contradictory, impossible, even absurd, yet beyond the superficial is in reality true. A paradox ...read more

  • The Paradox Of Growing Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Jan 12, 2016
    based on 5 ratings
     | 20,306 views

    You have more than you think when you offer the little that you have.

    The Paradox of Growing 2 Kings 4:1-7 Rev. Brian Bill January 9-10, 2016 [Fill up front of platform with various containers and bottles and jars] These containers and bottles and jars all serve different purposes [show dark chocolate covered walnuts and Citrucel]. Many of them are Ball Mason ...read more

  • The Jesus Paradox Series

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Mar 30, 2015
     | 4,863 views

    Jesus shows us the way to please God ... for Jesus the way up was down!

    Title: The Jesus Paradox Text: Philippians 2:5-11 (Mark 11:1-11) Thesis: Jesus shows us the way to pleasing God. For Jesus the way up was down! Introduction A paradox is something that is contrary to expectations, existing beliefs or perceived opinions. It is a statement that appears to be ...read more

  • The Paradox Of Judging

    Contributed by Glenn Pease on Dec 3, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,015 views

    We all know that judging is bad, but we also know that judging is good. How can the same thing be both good and bad? That is what paradox is all about and we are going to see how it can be true of judging.

    Paul is judging the Jews for being terrible for judging the Gentiles to be terrible sinners. But if judging is always bad, then I can judge Paul to be terrible for judging the Jews to be terrible for judging the Gentiles to be terrible, and you can in turn judge me for being terrible in judging ...read more

  • The Paradoxes Of Christmas

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Dec 19, 2021
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     | 4,736 views

    The Christmas story is saturated with fascinating paradoxes. This sermon examines some of them for the edification of the saints.

    The Paradoxes of Christmas Chuck Sligh December 19, 2021 Adapted from a sermon by D. Greg Ebie titled Christmas Paradox on SermonCentral.com. TEXT: Colossians 2:9 – “For in him [Christ] dwelleth all the fullness of the Godhead bodily.” INTRODUCTION Webster’s defines a paradox as a seemingly ...read more

  • Passion Paradoxes

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Apr 5, 2020
     | 3,736 views

    Mark 15 is not only the story of the crucifixion of Christ, but presents us with a series of amazing paradoxes that reveal wonderful truths to us.

    Passion Paradoxes Lead up to Easter sermon (preached on Palm Sunday) Chuck Sligh April 5, 2020 NOTE: PowerPoint presentation is available for this sermon by request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. Please mention the title of the sermon and the Bible text to help me find the sermon in my ...read more

  • The Paradox Of Wisdom Series

    Contributed by Andrew Drury on Jun 3, 2015
     | 4,635 views

    Seeing the Church through grace and peace

    This sermon (1 Corinthians 1: 18 - 2: 5) was preached at West Ewell Evangelical Church, Surrey, on Sunday 31 May 2015. Introduction The Corinthian church was very much like us – within a society that had no moral compass and experiencing a religious maelstrom where it seemed as though every ...read more