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  • The Paradox Of The Cross Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Jan 24, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,915 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
     | 6,078 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
     | 6,157 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
     | 3,677 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
     | 36,051 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 Manure Series

    Contributed by Ken Pell on May 6, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,172 views

    It is often life’s inconveniences and discomforts that produce the greatest opportunities for grace!

    THE PARADOX OF MANURE Mark 6:30-44 {NIV} Sermon #2 from the “Life on the Farm” Sermon Point: It is often life’s inconveniences and discomforts that produce the greatest opportunities for grace! SERIES INTRO: We are beginning a sermon series today from Mark’s Gospel called “Life on the Farm.” It ...read more

  • The Jesus Paradox Series

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Mar 30, 2015
     | 4,547 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 Love

    Contributed by Kraig Pullam on Feb 18, 2014
    based on 2 ratings
     | 18,557 views

    Christ uses the teachings of Jewish culture as the backdrop to convey how people should love

    One of the strangest moments for me on an airplane is when the plane backs up from the gate and begins to taxi towards the runway and the flight attendants come on and begin to give you instructions concerning the lights and what to do in case there is a loss of cabin pressure. And one of the ...read more

  • The Paradox Of Wisdom Series

    Contributed by Andrew Drury on Jun 3, 2015
     | 4,361 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

  • The Grace Paradox Series

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Apr 17, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,869 views

    The Grace Paradox is that one who is good in man’s eyes who has not trusted in Christ will not be saved whereas a "bad person" who trusts in Christ will be saved.

    The Grace Paradox Sermon 2 in the series, “Free Grace in Focus – A Biblical Answer to Lordship Salvation” Chuck Sligh / August 26, 2010 TEXT: Acts 10:1-8 INTRODUCTION I want to talk to you today about the greatest paradox in the Bible. That paradox is captured in this statement: “A good person ...read more

  • The Paradox Of Self

    Contributed by Joseph Anderson on Jan 25, 2011
    based on 5 ratings
     | 11,640 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

  • Paradoxes Of Life Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Feb 17, 2012
    based on 8 ratings
     | 9,582 views

    Jesus in His last public sermon shares some paradoxes of life we need to grasp.

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Over the next seven weeks leading up to Easter together we are going follow the teachings of Jesus that took place during the final week of His life. • For context earlier in chapter 12 we have the triumphal entry into Jerusalem which marks the beginning of the last week ...read more

  • The Paradox Of Growing Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Jan 12, 2016
    based on 5 ratings
     | 19,688 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 Hebrews Paradox Series

    Contributed by Stephen Smith on May 14, 2019
     | 2,326 views

    Detailed explanation of the sin of unbelief addressed in the book of Hebrews and its relevance to the believer. Involving a study of the context of this epistle.

    Eternal Security The Problem of Hebrews This is the fifth and final message in this series dealing with Eternal Security or the doctrine of ‘once saved-always saved’. I trust you’ve found ...read more

  • The Paradox Of Pain

    Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Sep 17, 2015
     | 6,263 views

    We rejoice in our sufferings, because God uses them in our lives and has a purpose for our good and His glory

    The Paradox of Pain TCF Sermon October 13, 2013 There is a Calvin and Hobbes comic strip that sums up what life often feels like, and I think even for us as a fellowship, it describes at least part of our experiences in the past few years. It’s a series of panels, each depicting a scene ...read more

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