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    Going On A Little Further

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on May 20, 2008
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    Being saved is not the end of the process. Being pleasing to god requires us to pass through the gate of salvation... and then go further. This sermon discussed the other gates we must pass through.

    Going on… A little further. Matthew 26:36-45 This morning I want to speak to you about something very important… going deeper in your spiritual life. As always our example is Jesus. He went a little further than the old law required. "You have heard it said, but I say..." The requirements ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Hidden Sin

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on May 20, 2008
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    What is the problem with our sin, if no one knows about them but us? Ask Achan and the Israelites.

    Hidden Sin Joshua 7 Today I want to talk to you about something very serious… sin in the camp. I believe this is one of the biggest problems in the world today… sin in the camp…. Sin in God’s people I think most Christians do not take this very seriously because they say to themselves… I am ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sandpaper Christians

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on May 20, 2008
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    If Christians are to make a difference in society, we must be salt and light. This sermon adds sandpaper... sometimes we have to rub against the grain.

    Sand Paper Christians Romans 12:2, John 15:18-19 Intro: These words were scribbled on the tomb of an Anglican bishop in the crypts of Westminster Abbey... "When I was young and free and my imagination had no limits, I dreamed of changing the world. As I grew older and wiser, I discovered the world ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Table Talk

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on May 20, 2008
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    What does the communiion Table say to us just by the symbols?

    Table Talk Luke 22:7-20 Communion is a very special day in the life of the church. Today we observe one of the most beautiful events of the church calendar… The Lord’s Supper. Gourdvine celebrates communion once a quarter. Other churches do it more often and some, less often. It is a service ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Destructive Wake Of Sin

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on May 20, 2008
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    What destructive results does your sin have on yourself and others?

    The Destructive Wake of Sin Judges 13:1-7 Today I want to deal with a very serious subject… The destructive Wake of Sin. Not what I had planned… God often moves in ways different than I have planned. Today we will be looking at negative example… Samson. Today I will plan to do something I only plan ...read more

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    Restoration Of A Failure

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on May 20, 2008
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    A look at several (from entertainment and science) who started out as failures but became great successes. Samson is our model of one who started well, failed miserably, but was restored.

    The Restoration of a Failure Judges 16:20-22 Today I want to start by looking at some Famous Failures. 1. He was fired by a newspaper editor for lack of creativity and imagination. 2. He did not speak until he was 4 and didn’t read til 7, his teacher called him "Slow" 3. He went broke 5 times ...read more

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    Unhappy Endings

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Jul 19, 2008
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    To bring new life to a familiar text I used several alternate endings and discussed how they would have changed the story

    Unhappy Endings Luke 15:11-23 It is often hard to preach on familiar passages. Hard to make it fresh. Today’s passage is one of the most familiar of all. But we will give it a twist We are going to look at it from a different angle. (((READ story from bible))) Now we are going to play, What ...read more

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    Been There... Done That

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on May 22, 2008
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    Jesus, our high priest is uniquely qualified to be our intercessor because he identifies with us.

    Been There... Done That. Hebrews 4:14-16 Life often is confusing... we are hit from different sides at once and we lose our bearings. This can be from death, disease, bankruptcy, rejection, divorce, or other situation. It reminds me of one of my favorite stories... the Insurance Claim Letter ...read more

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    How To Clear The Conscience

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on May 22, 2008
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    The biblical method of having a clear conscience

    How To Clear the Conscience Hebrews 9:11-14 But Christ was sinless, and he offered himself as an eternal and spiritual sacrifice to God. That’s why his blood is much more powerful and makes our consciences clear. Now we can serve the living God and no longer do things that lead to ...read more

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    A Matter Of Conscience

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on May 22, 2008
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    Should a Christian "let his conscience be his guide?" Only if it is an "informed" conscience.

    A Matter of Conscience Willie from Moon Mullins comic strip, says of his conscience... “Every time I listen to that darn thing, I end up ruinin’ my relaxin’!” Let your conscience be your guide. How many of you have heard that? How many of you have said that? What is your conscience? Where does ...read more

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    Aiming The Arrows

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on May 22, 2008
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    Children, like arrows, must be carefully aimed if they are to hit the target.

    Aim the Arrows! Psalms 127:3-5 Ephesians 4:29 What is a child? Someone defined a child as an angel whose wings grow shorter as their legs grow longer. Remember our Theme Scripture: As arrows in the hand of a mighty man; so are children of the youth. As I said last week: Arrows are weapons of ...read more

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    Releasing The Arrows

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on May 22, 2008
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    After we have prepared them... we must release our children to God

    Releasing the Arrows Luke 15:11-27 Two weeks ago, in my first sermon on parenting I said that Children were intended for and given to us for a purpose. Our children were designed by their Creator to make an impact on the world. To live for a reason. To set their minds toward a goal. To ...read more

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    Who’s On First

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on May 23, 2008
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    A powerful sermon on the true mission of the church, based upon a sermon from the late Dr. E. V. Hill and the iconic skit by Abbot and Costello.

    Who’s On First Luke 19:10 Back in 1986 I heard Rev. E. V. Hill preach at a pastor’s conference. It was great. He preached a sermon he called, “A Spiritual Homerun.” Today I want to use that sermon as a skeleton for my own. E. V. told about preaching at a conference in Lucerne, Switzerland. He ...read more

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    The Foundation Of The Home

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on May 23, 2008
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    Mothers are the foundation of the home. See if you agree.

    The Foundation of the Home Matthew 7:24-29 One of the greatest masterpieces of human engineering is the Golden Gate Bridge. That is not my own assessment because I have never been privileged to see it. It is the opinion of those more knowledgeable than myself... architects, engineers, ...read more

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    A Visit To The Upper Room

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on May 23, 2008
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    A dramatic monologue to use at communion.

    A Visit to the Upper Room A Dramatic Monologue The setting is the upper room. The character is Thaddeus, one of the 12. He is straightening the room. Opening: Thaddeus turns is acts surprised to see someone. Oh, Hi there! You startled me. I did not expect anyone to be up here with me. My name ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist