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The Abnormal Guest List

Contributed by Robert Hoos on Apr 19, 2007

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This sermon is meant to show the Audience that we ought to reach out to the outcasts of society because Jesus reached out to them, we’re compared to them, and they’re who make up the kingdom of heaven.

The Abnormal Guest List (Part of a series about who Jesus is) Luke 14:12-24 We ought to reach out to the outcasts, because that’s what God does. Jr. High Service at Plainfield Christian Church Rob Hoos Introduction A year or so ago, I was dating this girl named Jessica. There was a great ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:12-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Was Christmas Designed?

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Dec 18, 2008

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Christmas was designed to destroy fear. If this message doesn’t reach out to you today, it will stay as ‘Fire shut up in my bones!’ ...Angel to reach out to these four people to tell them “Not to Fear.”

Opening illustration: The early American Indians had a unique practice of training young braves. On the night of a boy’s thirteenth birthday, after learning hunting, scouting, and fishing skills, he was put to one final test. He was placed in a dense forest to spend the entire night alone. Until ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

It's Time To Grow Up Series

Contributed by Travis Moore on Oct 23, 2000

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Introduction to Colossians

COLOSSIANS #01 - It’s Time To Grow Up - Introduction It’s Time To Grow Up Colossians 1:18, 28; 2:6-7, 10 1. Spiritual Growth begins with Spiritual Birth. A. Through creation each of us is an “offspring” of God · (Acts 17:28-29) For in him we live, and move, and have our being; as certain ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:18-28

Denomination: Baptist

Building Up One Another Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Nov 16, 2000

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An incomprehensive study of the 'one another' verses. Part 1

This sermon is our first installment in a seven-part study on what I’ve referred to as the ‘one another’ verses. These seven sermons do not represent a comprehensive coverage of the verses in the New Testament that address our relationship to one another as believers in Christ; but they will ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:19

Denomination: Orthodox

A Grown-Up Christmas List

Contributed by Travis Moore on Dec 6, 2000

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Christmas wishes for adults

A Grown-Up Christmas List - Peace (Rom 5:1) Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, - Love (John 3:16) For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1

Denomination: Baptist

When Will We Wake Up

Contributed by Harold Nichols on Mar 27, 2001

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Jonah slept through the storm of his life, and so are we.

When Will We Wakeup Text: Jonah 1:6 Introduction: Everyone knows Jonah ran from God’s call to go to Ninevah and cry against the city; however, not many christians know the rest of the story. When Jonah ran he went on a ship that was heading the opposite way of God’s call. While ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Take Up Your Cross

Contributed by Shawn Ragan on Mar 30, 2001

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We need to take up our cross and follow Jesus

Take Up Your Cross Meridian Church of God Seventh Day March 3, 2001 INTRODUCTION Good Morning… Story: Abraham and Isaac from Genesis 22:1-12 “We see what Abraham was willing to do for God” List of what God has done for me today/this week TAKE UP YOUR CROSS What God has done for us: We have ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24-26

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Is Your Peace A Cover-Up?

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

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Many people think they have peace but peace can be a coverup of the truth. True peace comes from God.

Introductory Considerations 1. The situation was not a good one for the people of Israel. Many of them, including the prophet Ezekiel had already been carried off to exile in Babylon. The Babylonians had surrounded the city of Jerusalem and laid seige to it. The people were prisoners in their own ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 13:1

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Building Each Other Up

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

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A call to encourage one another.

Introductory Considerations 1. As individuals in the church, we each have different gifts and resources to share with each other. God has given these to us for the building up of the church - as Paul says "for the common good". T that is why we should celebrate our differences as gifts from God ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:19-25

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Turn Up Your Hope

Contributed by Modupe Adefala on May 31, 2003

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Hope is central to Christianity. Hope leads us to God and hope sustains us in Christ. The outbreak of war, disease, financial and emotional distress, has filled the air with despair, but God wants His people to hope in Him.

Turn on Your Hope Scripture reading: Psalm 33:12-22 (Mercy and Hope) John 12: 24 – 28 (Jesus troubled) 2 Corinthians 4: 6-11 (Paul troubled) Roman 5: 1 – 5 ( Justified by faith and brought into hope that makes not ashamed) Romans 15:13 (Overflowing hope) In Psalm 33 verse 18 David ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 33:12-22, Romans 5:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Grow Up And Be Like A Child!

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Jun 30, 2003

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As we mature in Christ, we will necessarily become more like little children.

Several mornings this week, I stationed myself on the sidewalk in front of the church to welcome the children as they arrived for Vacation Bible School. I loved seeing them troop up the front steps, clutching their dimes and quarters for the offering. Sometimes, I would sneak up in the balcony and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Living Up To Your Potential

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Apr 9, 2003

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Samson possessed great potential for God, but gave into temptations that eventually destroyed him. Why do so many people with great promise fritter away their opportunities? Let us look at the life of Samson to discover how to not waste our God given abil

The Lord gives every person great potential, but few seem to come close to realizing it. Illustration: Samson possessed great potential for God, but gave into temptations that eventually destroyed him. Why do so many people with great promise fritter away their opportunities? Let us look at the ...read more

Scripture: Judges 13:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Are You Fired Up For Jesus? Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Apr 10, 2003

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Jesus desired to bring a burning, exciting, dynamic presence of God in the lives of people. God’s fire is dazzling and powerful and can work wonders in your life.

Are You Fired Up for Jesus? Luke 12:49-50 by David O. Dykes INTRODUCTION Sometimes sermons can be too long. A bishop spoke in Chapel at Yale University. He spoke for 15 minutes on how the Y in Yale stood for “Youth” then for another 15 minutes about how A stood for “Ambition,” the L stood for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:49-50

Denomination: Baptist

Picking Up Broken Pieces

Contributed by Charles Scott on Aug 2, 2008

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In a desolate place spiritually and in the midst of a time of oppressive persecution, Jesus fed the 5000 and taught his disciples that God will sustain us, will feed us and multiply our resources as we feed others the bread of life.

Matthew 14__13-21 PICKING UP BROKEN PIECES TRINITY 11 Proper 13A Nehemiah 9:16-20 Then Ezra the priest said to the people, “But they and our fathers acted presumptuously and stiffened their neck and did not obey your commandments. They refused to obey and were not mindful of the wonders that you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:13-21

Denomination: Anglican

Standing Up Under Pressure Series

Contributed by Allen Kemp on Feb 4, 2007

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How believers can resist pressure from the outside and from within to compromise our theology and morals.

Intro-comparing the Ephesus church, orthodox but with out love, vs. Pergamum and Thyatira, compromise and tolerance. How do we feel when we Jesus described as “He who has the sharp, double-edged sword”? It’s a nice feeling if we know that Jesus is fighting for us against our enemies. And that he ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:12-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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