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A Good Death, A Blessed Conflict

Contributed by Paul Decker on Mar 26, 2006

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We have good news to tell.

A GOOD DEATH, A BLESSED CONFLICT Acts 7.54-8.8 S: Proclamation C: Purpose of the Community Th: A People with Purpose KW: Comparisons TS: The story of Stephen’s death demonstrates three comparisons between good and evil. Pr: WE HAVE GOOD NEWS TO TELL. Type: Narrative I. REVELATION ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:9-25

Denomination: Baptist

The God Of The Box - "More Than Enough” God Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 2, 2005

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Pagans doubt God because they try to put Him in a box. But Christians sometimes doubt because they forget that He was in the box to begin with.

OPEN: (I had brought a large cardboard box on stage that my children had turned into a house) I suppose some of you have wondered what this is. Does anybody know what I have on stage with me? That’s right - it’s a box. But, it’s not just any box. This is a marvelous box. This is the creation of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:30-44

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Luke (Defender Of The Oppressed) Series

Contributed by Rick Thiessen on Jan 3, 2005

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a look at Luke’s gospel and his emphasis on Jesus as a lover of outsiders, cultural, gender and moral outsiders, and his healing work

SE121204 GOSPEL TRUTH 2. Luke INTRO: LUKE UNDER THE GUN The holidays always seem to bring out the obligatory religious articles in news magazines. This week, Time has an article on the birth of Jesus*. The ironic thing about these articles, is that they sell a lot of magazines to Christians…. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:27-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Good Man Useful In Life And Happy In Death. Series

Contributed by Fredric Lozo on Jan 4, 2005

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This Sermon is #25 from Rev. Andrew Lee’s SERMONS published in 1803 by Isaiah Thomas, Jr. at Lisbon, Connecticut.

INTRODUCTION: The entire book of Andrew’s Lee’s Sermons is available free at Project Gutenberg as e-Text #15031. SERMON XXV. The Good Man Useful In Life and Happy in Death. Psalm xxxvii.37. "Mark the perfect man, and behold the upright: For the end of that man is peace." * * Preached at ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Do I Have To Do? Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jan 10, 2005

based on 28 ratings

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How do we rise above simply being an average Christian?

During the four years that I was in Bible College I had several opportunities to have Dr. Bill Burbury as my Professor, and in some of his classes Dr. Burbury offered what he called “Mark by Contract.” When you went to your first class Dr. Burbury would give you a list of requirements for the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:25-29

Denomination: Wesleyan

The State Of The Church (2005)

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Jan 13, 2005

based on 26 ratings

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In this message discover four realities about the Church of Jesus Christ.

The State of the Church 2005 (part 1) You can also find this sermon at www.praiseag.org - visit "The Path" sermon finder and click on "New Testament Sermons." INTRODUCTION: o The average church reaches only three people for Christ each year. o Half of all churches did not add a single member ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Aspects Of Love Series

Contributed by Thomas H on Jan 21, 2005

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Christians often wonder what God’s will for their life is. While we expend great effort in seeking God’s will, we often miss the obvious as contained in the Bible. This sermon looks at practical ways we can help fulfil God’s will for us to love our neig

What am I supposed to do? What is God’s will for my life? Have you ever wondered what God wants you to do with your life? Have you ever spoken with other Christians who say “I wish God would tell me what He wants me to do with my life, then I’ll do it!” Have you ever seen Christians paralysed ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-21

Denomination: Baptist

A New Year's Sermon

Contributed by William Huegel on Dec 30, 2005

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Why some Americans may not have a Happy New Year. They are not in touch with the true source of happiness.

HAPPY NEW YEAR! “Why Many Americans May Not Have A Happy New Year” Ecclesiastes 3:11-13 Jan. 1, 2006 – New Year’s Day Rev. Wm. A. Huegel Wallingford FBC Happy New Year! 11 He has made everything beautiful in its time. He has also set eternity in the hearts of men; yet they cannot fathom what God ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:11-13

Denomination: Baptist

What Happens When Fishermen Don't Fish?

Contributed by Steve Greene on Dec 30, 2005

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This message challenges Christians to become actively involved in evangelism.

What Happens When Fishermen Don’t Fish? Matthew 4:18-22 NIV [18] As Jesus was walking beside the Sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers, Simon called Peter and his brother Andrew. They were casting a net into the lake, for they were fishermen. [19] "Come, follow me," Jesus said, "and I will make ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:18-22

Denomination: Nazarene

Narnia: The Lion, The Witch And The Wardrobe Series

Contributed by Bruce Gritter on Jan 2, 2006

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A message designed to help people experience the wonder of the Christian story in and through the message of Narnia.

The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe Series: God in the Movies By Pastor Bruce Well, we’re in the last week of our God in the Movies series and I can’t think of a better movie to end with than “The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe”. I am been a big C.S. Lewis fan and I am so glad that so many ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-39

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Revival Through Giving

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Jan 4, 2006

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The 4 elements (strands) that make up the chord that gives us revival within our churches and in our hearts are - Giving - Prayer - Fasting- Communion

I am going to dedicate 2006 to doing everything I can do to allow revival in this church and within the church body. It won’t be any old revival, either. It will be a revival for our Lord, Jesus Christ, and it will reach out into our community to do things this church has never seen before! But ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:7-11

Denomination: *other

A Narnia Christmas Series

Contributed by Jonathan Dove on Jan 4, 2006

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This was a special service where the auditorium was decorated as Narnia and people in costume (including me as the professor). We had a costume competition for kids as well. The sermon dialogues a little with children and adults and integrates various les

11th December 05 ABC A Narnia Christmas Welcome (earlier in service) Welcome to the world of Narnia. We continue a Celebrate Christmas series, something a little bit different from our normal services. Jesus often sat down on the side of a hill or in the city. Parents would sometimes bring ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 22:1-22

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Conversation With God - Back To School Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Jan 7, 2006

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Second in the Back to SCHOOL series focusing on Conversation with God (Prayer).

INTRODUCTION: Isaiah 58 is full of some deep things to say about prayer and fasting; a lot of good things that we aren’t going to talk about today. Why? We’re going back to SCHOOL; we want to emphasize the basic teachings or doctrines of our faith. Last week we began with “Salvation;” today we ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 58:9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How To Approach Decision Making Series

Contributed by David Elvery on Jan 8, 2006

based on 25 ratings

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Looking at how Jesus made decisions

Making Good Decisions - Luke 6:12-15 Gladstone Baptist Church - 14/11/04 What do you do when you are facing a large decision? It may be a decision about your career. Do I pursue a promotion or not? Should I look for another Job? Should I get a job? For you students, maybe you have to decide ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:12-16

Denomination: Baptist

Simplicity - The Key To Harmony Series

Contributed by John Baker on Jan 12, 2006

based on 13 ratings

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Series on Christian Stewardship

Title: Simplicity, the key to Harmony Place: Oakdale Wesleyan Church Date: January 23, 2005 Series: Living the Uncomplicated Life Introduction I am not a chemist or physicist but have you ever noticed how many fascinating things are around us everyday. Take for instance water. Water is ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-8

Denomination: Holiness

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