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(Resurrection) Life Is Full Of Surprises

Contributed by Michael Pahls on May 19, 2001

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Peter’s explanation of the events leading to the conversion of Cornelius (a Roman soldier and Gentile) bears witness to the surprising and yet familiar ways of God and points us to the new possibilities for surprise that the Resurrection message opens in in our lives.

Fifth Sunday of Easter - Year C May 13, 2001 Acts 11:1-18 1st CENTURY PALESTINE: A WORLD WITHOUT SURPRISES This passage is all about the surprising works of God but to get the surprise you must have the back story. Hang in there, the payoff in this passage for your life is worth the extended ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:1-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Study Of Fasting #1

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Jan 3, 2001

based on 385 ratings

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The Secret To Unleashing The Power Of God

Jesus said, "If anyone wishes to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow Me" (Luke 9:23). In the daily pace of modern society it is easy to lose our focus on God. That’s why as Christians, it is critical that we fast from time to time to help bring us a truer ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23, Acts 13:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

An Unchanging Message For An Ever Changing World

Contributed by John Hamby on Jun 17, 2003

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In this text the apostle gives us four abiding principles concerning the word of God.

An Unchanging Message For An Ever Changing World Galatians 1:6-10 “One of the most frequently used phrases in Christian circles is "the gospel." Amazingly few adults know what this term means. It could either refer to its literal translation, "good news;" or to the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:6-10

Denomination: Baptist

It Is A Gift To Give

Contributed by Daryn Bahn on Jul 18, 2003

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What it means to excel in the grace of giving.

Imagine that a large church burned to the ground somewhere in north Wisconsin, and that all the congregations of our district were asked to help rebuild it by collecting an offering. Every congregation was asked, all but one. This tiny little congregation could hardly afford to keep going. They ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-14

Denomination: Lutheran

You Become What You Believe

Contributed by Reggie Corfield on Sep 27, 2003

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"Change is good" but "transformation" is what God is looking for. Think the world and that is what you will become. If you have no plan for your life, Satan does!

Some of you who are readers of Christian books might have come across Norman Vincent Peale. Norman authored many books but his work entitled “The Power of Positive Thinking” has been translated into 40 languages and more than 20 million copies have been sold. In this book Norman recalls an ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:2, Philippians 4:13

Denomination: Anglican

Perfect Priest, Perfect Sacrifice

Contributed by Chris Tiller on Nov 17, 2005

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An explanation of the sin offering described in Leviticus 4 & 5 and how this relates to the role of Christ as the perfect priest and the perfect sacrifice.

In Romans 7:23, the Apostle Paul writes, “For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.” That’s the take-home message of this sermon. If you have to leave early, or if talking about blood makes you squeamish, or if the Levitical details of the ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 22:1-33

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Have Salt In Yourselves Series

Contributed by Dustin T Parker on Nov 19, 2006

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Comparison of Salt and Sugar, as to which is better... then realize we are called to be salt - nor sugar

Pentecost 19 have salt in yourselves Mark 9:38-50 † In the Name of Jesus † God’s gifts of mercy and peace, are given to you, because of our Lord Jesus Christ. AMEN! Sugar or Salt Question for you old time movie folks. Was it Mary Poppins or Sound of Music, that had the female lead singing a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:38-50

Denomination: Lutheran

The Games People Play - Aggravation Series

Contributed by Jeremy Houck on Feb 19, 2003

based on 114 ratings

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Using Board Games as a jumping off place we looked at our Christianity. This sermon deals with anger.

The Games People Play Aggravation INTRODUCTION: Anger is probably the most powerful emotion we feel. Mickey Mantle had a friend who would let him hunt on his ranch. One day, along with teammate Billy Martin they went to the ranch to hunt. Billy stayed in the car while Mickey checked with his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Overcoming A Critical Spirit"

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Mar 23, 2003

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We can overcome a critical spirit with God’s help.

Iliff and Saltillo UM churches August 18, 2002 “Overcoming a Critical Spirit” James 4:1-12 Introduction: Grandma used to say, “If you can’t say something good about somebody, don’t say anything at all.” How many have heard that saying? Yet, why do we find it so hard to live up to that old ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-12, James 4:1

Denomination: Methodist

Dead-End Detours Along The Road To Forgiveness

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jul 10, 2002

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This message unpacks 4 of the common reasons that people do not persevere on the journey of forgiveness.

Text: Galatians 6:1, 7, 9. - Our text sets the stage for what we want to discuss today. - Verse 1 places before us the call to forgiveness. This passage actually can be used in a much broader way, but given our immediate context this morning we’re dealing with the way this text applies ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

You Can Know You Are Saved

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Jun 10, 2002

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From the book of I John: 7 tests that will tell you if you are in a saved relationship with God.

You Can Know You Are Saved I Jn. 5:11-13 INTRO.: Robert Shank, in his book, "Life In the Son" tells of a successful business man of Kansas City who was an earnest Christian. He was greeted by his banker with the question, "What do you know for sure, Pete?" He immediately replied, "I know the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:11-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Who Died & Made You Judge?"

Contributed by J. Douglas Duty Jr. on Oct 15, 2001

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#7 in series through James

“Who died and made you Judge?” James 4:11-17 We are back in James again as we move toward the close of the book. And once again we find James discussing with the church an issue that has erupted in the Jerusalem Church. There had risen this issue of people within the church seeking to ...read more

Scripture: James 4:11-17

Denomination: Baptist

Truth Or Consequences

Contributed by David Thompson on Dec 28, 2005

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If we are not truth full in all areas, where do we stand with God? I’ll tell you. When we’re not truth full we don’t stand with God, every non truth we tell moves us further and further away from God.

TRUTH OR CONSEQUENCES I’m not talking about the old game show, or the town in New Mexico were it was filmed. What I want to talk about is being truth full no matter what the consequences are. THE PRICE IS RIGHT I’m not talking about that game show either. In ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Truth Be Told Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Jan 30, 2004

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This message is the second in the series and deals with the importance of truth, both biblically to God and practically towards us.

THE TRUTH BE TOLD Col 2:4 Exodus 20:16 INTRODUCTION: Here is an interesting bit of information I came across -- One of the most telling examples is our view of truth. In the 1960s, 65 percent of Americans said they believed the Bible is true; today that figure has dropped to 32 percent. Even ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:4, Exodus 20:16

Denomination: Baptist

A Vision For Christlikeness

Contributed by Jerry Vargo on Dec 12, 2003

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The primary purpose of God is to form us into Christlikeness.

If you use any or all of this message--would you be willing to fire off a quick email to:pastorjerryvargo@juno.com? I would like to have an idea of how often my sermons are actually being preached to strengthen the Body of Christ. Thanks! A Vision for Christlikeness Pastor Jerry C. Vargo Our ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:29-31

Denomination: Pentecostal

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