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Rocks, Paper, Jesus Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Sep 27, 2010

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Exposition of Heb 3:1-6 regarding the superior excellencies of Jesus over Moses

Text: Heb 3:1-6a, Title: Rocks, Paper, Jesus, Date/Place: NRBC, 9/26/10, AM A. Opening illustration: B. Background to passage: After proclaiming the superiority of Christ over the angels, and speaking of the benefits of Christ’s death toward us, the preacher makes an abrupt shift, getting ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 3:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Increase Our Faith

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Oct 2, 2010

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We often mistakenly pray for more faith when all we need to do is live out what faith we already have following the commands of God through Christ Jesus in the power of the Holy Spirit.

Luke 17: 5 – 10 / Increase Our Faith Intro: funambulist - Jean Francois Gravelot (The Great Blondin) On June 30, 1859, at 5 pm, Blondin made his first journey across the Falls. Blondin utilized a 1,300 foot long, 3 inch diameter manila rope stretched from what is now Prospect Park in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:5-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What Must I Do To Achieve Eternal Life?

Contributed by Peter Fisher on Jul 19, 2010

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Looking at the question that generated the story of the Good Samaritan

This story that Jesus told has so ingrained itself into our psyche that there is even an organisation that has taken the name. The Samaritans are there to help, to provide a listening ear for the most desperate people who have nowhere else to turn. That's the power of simple stories with a clear ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Anglican

Sending The Multitude Away Series

Contributed by Gerald Van Horn on Aug 1, 2010

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Why did Jesus send the People away?

Sending the Multitude Away by Gerald Van Horn Text. Mark 6:45 “And straightway he constrained his disciples to get into the boat and to go to the other side before him unto Bethsaida while he sent away the people.” We want to focus in on the last part of the text that says, “He sent away the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:45

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Power Of The Word

Contributed by Terry Barnhill on Aug 4, 2010

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The power of God’s Word to change lives goes far beyond anything we can imagine.

THE POWER OF THE WORD The story’s told of a South Sea Islander who rescued a wounded G.I. during WWII. While the G.I. was recovering, the Islander proudly displayed his Bible to the G.I. He explained how he’d received it as a present from a missionary just a few years before. The ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:12-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Fire To The Earth

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Aug 5, 2010

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We must be willing to be set "on fire" with the gospel of Christ Jesus to accomplish all Christ calls us to do.

Luke 12: 49 – 56 Fire To The Earth Intro: Anytime you get a group of people together, there is going to be a difference of opinion. That is not always bad! For example: raise your hand if you think it is more important to clean the house than to mow the lawn? / Raise your hand if you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:49-56

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Remember What We Are To Do Series

Contributed by Alan Tison on Aug 7, 2010

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Jesus does not just call us to recognize him or to know him intellectually. Jesus expects us to do something with the knowledge of him. In Mark’s gospel we quickly discover what he expects us to do for Him

A Country Church was having their annual revival meeting. On the first night the preacher preached a message about repentance and the need to return to the Lord. At the altar call, a man came down the aisle saying “Fill me Lord, Fill Me”. The next night the preacher challenged the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Authentic Life Part 5 - James 2: 16-26 Series

Contributed by David Rumley on Aug 19, 2010

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James is a no nonsense leader in the early church. His letter speaks to specific issues in the church, those issues still exist.

Study of James: Wisdom and Practical Christian Living The Book of James is probably the oldest book of the New Testament, written perhaps as early as A.D. 45, before the first council of Jerusalem in A.D. 50. James was martyred in approximately A.D. 62, according to the historian Josephus. James ...read more

Scripture: James 2:15-26

Denomination: Pentecostal

Facing Your Giant Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Aug 23, 2010

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I want to begin this morning by asking you a personal question and I want you to respond by lifting your hand. How many of you would say that you have either faced a giant in the last year or that you are facing one now?

“Facing Your Giant” 1st Samuel 17 David Henderson, Pastor I want to begin this morning by asking you a personal question and I want you to respond by lifting your hand. How many of you would say that you have either faced a giant in the last year or that you are facing one now? I want to borrow ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-57

Denomination: Baptist

Left Behind

Contributed by Kelly Benton on Apr 11, 2012

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To share that we can get left behind from receiving what God has planned for us because of selfishness and priorities.

Today’s sermon is titled “Left Behind”. I am sure all of us have left things behind a time or two in our busy lives haven’t we? I think we can all relate to leaving the house and forgetting our wallet or leaving a restaurant and forgetting something on the table such as sun glasses or car ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:8

Denomination: Other

"I'm A Dog"

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Sep 12, 2011

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"I'm A Dog" The Startling Confession of A Canaanite Christian A Crucial Confession for Canadian Christians

She may have once been a beauty queen but I doubt she was looking her best when she came to see Jesus. Care lines may have accentuated eyes bloodshot from crying, making her face look like wrapping paper used one too many times. Her once silken hair was probably prematurely grey and natty, hardly ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:21-28

Denomination: Lutheran

Maturing Is Hard To Do - But It's Worth It!

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Sep 26, 2011

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Too often as Christians we take short cuts to maturity. In reality the only way to become complete is to let the Lord take you through difficulty and make you seem to "fail." In the process He builds life and a character in you that will lead you into His

We all have a decision to make. After we become a disciple of Jesus Christ the culture around us, our own brokenness, and an invisible enemy—will all try to mitigate the work that the Holy Spirit is doing inside of us: transforming us into a new character. The decision we have to make is how ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

A Comfortable Church Series

Contributed by Allen James on Sep 29, 2011

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Part 5 of 7 in our summer series exploring the letters to the 7 churches in Revelation 2-3. Today's message examines the letter to the Church at Sardis.

INTRODUCTION: Churches today are filled with people of all ages who assume the church exists primarily to HELP them. Consequently, most churches are concerned only with those who attend being “OKAY”. I. Christ’s CONNECTION with the Comfortable Church (v 1a) II. The CHARACTER ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Religion Is Not Enough

Contributed by Scott Spencer on Feb 9, 2012

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A major problem in our world today is religion. In fact, lots of people are turned off to God because of religion. Many people will not consider the claims of Christ because of religion. Religion is a problem.

Religion Is Not Enough Romans 2:17-29 17 But if you bear the name “Jew” and rely upon the Law and boast in God, 18 and know His will and approve the things that are essential, being instructed out of the Law, 19 and are confident that you yourself are a guide to the blind, a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:17-29

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

How To Get Rid Of Your Big But Series

Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Feb 15, 2012

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When God asks us to do something for Him we usually respond with a but. Here is a sermon on what some of those buts are and how we deal with them.

Title: How to get rid of your big but Text Exodus 3-4 This sermon was preached at Calvary Assembly of God Dudley Ma by Rev. Tony Hamilton as part of our E100 Bible reading challenge series Do you have a big but. I know I have a big but. I think at one time or another, we have all had a big but. ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1

Denomination: Assembly Of God

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