Sermons about Sharp Disagreement

Survivor Gear For Aimless Days

Contributed by John Kah on Feb 20, 2001

based on 155 ratings

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Following the "Survivor" theme, the story of Joseph presents principles to help us survive our aimless days.

"Survivor Gear For Aimless Days" Genesis 45:3-8,15 There is a popular television show that has been dominating the ratings this past Fall & Winter, the show is called "Survivor". The show stars sixteen "ordinary" people who are stranded in a remote part of Australia. They are divided into two ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 45:3-8

Denomination: Lutheran

John's Questions; Jesus' Answers

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Nov 9, 2000

based on 146 ratings

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Sometimes Jesus gives us answers we don’t want to hear...sometimes He answers the questions we should have asked.

I want you to consider John the Baptist. It is so easy for us to take a cursory look at this man, as we pass through the early chapters of the Gospels, and move on to study the ministry of Jesus with no more thought given to the Baptist, other than remembering him as the one who had the solemn ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:2-6

Denomination: Orthodox

How To Find Victory In Life

Contributed by Bobby Gilstrap on Nov 10, 2000

based on 134 ratings

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An Easter message to give hope in the midst of unsettled times.

"HOW TO FIND VICTORY IN LIFE" Matthew 28:1-10 (NASB) by Bobby Gilstrap How can you find victory in life when things around you are falling apart? Yesterday morning (4/22/00), INS Agents stormed the house where Elian Gonzalas was staying. That little boy was taken from that house to be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Whip, Hammer & Cross

Contributed by Wayde Wilson on Nov 13, 2000

based on 158 ratings

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Communion/Cross/Jesus

“The Whip, Hammer & Cross” WHIP - Mark 15:15 – “Wanting to satisfy the crowd, Pilate released Barabas to them. He had Jesus flogged, and handed him over to be crucified.” Isaiah 53:5 – “He was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:5, Mark 15:15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Bearing For One Another Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Nov 16, 2000

based on 158 ratings

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An incomprehensive study on the ’one another’ verses. Part 3

I want to draw your attention to something most of us would never, otherwise, pause to consider very carefully...something that, in a way, we take for granted. Bearing another person’s burdens. Think about this. When a man sees a woman carrying something, it is considered gentlemanly for him ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:1-2, Galatians 6:3

Denomination: Orthodox

An Unpleasant Surprise

Contributed by Dan Erickson on Nov 21, 2000

based on 107 ratings

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Jesus warns some people of the consequences of rejecting Him.

You did not study real hard for the math test. After all, you are a pretty sharp guy and you have always gotten good grades in the class. The test seemed pretty easy, and you are fairly certain you aced it. The teacher is handing the tests back right now. You glance over at Jimmy at the next desk. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:20-24

Denomination: Baptist

Every Word Counts

Contributed by Dan Erickson on Nov 21, 2000

based on 106 ratings

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The words that come out of our mouth reveal what is in a person's heart, shows what that individual really is like.

There was an ad on the radio a while ago which proclaimed that "people judge you by the words you use." It was for a program that was intended to help you build-up your vocabulary. Now, it is probably true that many of us assume that someone who uses four- or five-syllable words in their ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:33-37

Denomination: Baptist

It's Mother's Day!

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Dec 19, 2000

based on 244 ratings

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Mother’s Day used to be such an easy Sunday for preachers because we could preach sermons filled with warm, happy illustrations. Well - maybe not for everybody.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (Revised: 2013) ILL. A man came home from work one afternoon & found his three small children outside, still in their pajamas, playing in the mud. Some of their toys were scattered across the lawn & on the driveway. ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 23:25, Ephesians 4:32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Fooling The Magician

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Dec 30, 2000

based on 39 ratings

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We fool the magician (Satan, the master illusionist) by refusing to believe the illusion, pulling back the curtain and trusting the unseen reality.

Some of you may have seen David Copperfield perform his magic. His act includes a lot of glitzy conjuration, including: levitating himself, being sawn in two, and making things appear and disappear. Using illusion, he has carried the art to the extreme. He has “walked through” the Great Wall of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 73:1-28

Denomination: Methodist

When You Feel Trapped

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Dec 30, 2000

based on 104 ratings

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When you are trapped you must take risks, realizing your life has a divine destiny. You must trust in the providence of God.

The book of Esther contains one of the most intriguing stories in the Bible. The plot is full of twists and turns, and the ending is a surprise resulting in the reversal of fortunes. The story begins simply enough with a king holding a banquet. King Xerxes of Persia has just spent six months ...read more

Scripture: Esther 4:1-14

Denomination: Methodist

Getting Past Your Past

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Mar 29, 2001

based on 419 ratings

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The good news is that we don’t have to be paralyzed by regret, we don’t have to let it rob us of the joy and hope that God has promised us as our birthright in Christ

In "A Christmas Carol", Ebenezer Scrooge is visited by the Ghost of Christmas Past, who against his will, takes him back to a time when he was still a young man. Scrooge sees himself proposing to the woman he loved, a woman who later breaks their engagement because she realizes that he has come to ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10, John 15:11

Denomination: Baptist

Beastly Visions Series

Contributed by Gary Bennett on Apr 10, 2001

based on 99 ratings

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How big is your God? Daniel 7 challenges our view of God by showing that he has acted in the past, acts in the present, and has promised to act in the future.

1. UNCERTAINTY IN HUMANITY We live in an uncertain world. People look for security and guidance from our world leaders and governments yet it doesn’t happen. We place our hope in them that they will solve our problems little realising that we ourselves are the problem. The placing of faith by ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 7:1-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Some Myths About Marriage Series

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 27, 2001

based on 87 ratings

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This sermon is the fourth in the series and it deals with the love languages in marriage as defined by Gary Chapman.

Some Myths About Dating, Marriage & Divorce IV 7./9/00 Song Of Songs 4:1-7 Ephesians 4:1-7 Today we will be continuing our series on some myths about dating marriage and divorce. We will be focusing in on the love languages in marriage today, and next time in our final message we will ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 4:1-7, Ephesians 4:1-7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Dealing With Difficult People Part 1

Contributed by Larry Sarver on May 17, 2001

based on 46 ratings

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An Expository Message On Jesus Instructions For Dealing With Difficult People. Those Who Are Our Enemies, Who Hate Us And Mistreat Us.

Dealing With Difficult People Pastor Larry Sarver New Life in Christ 1633 SW 34th St. Palm City, FL 34990 561-283-9426 pastorsarver@yahoo.com www.palmcitynewlife.org Illustration: About 15 years ago, Amy and I were on our second or third date. She was driving and I was the passenger on U.S. 1 ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:27-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Sacrificial Act

Contributed by Lynell Friesen on May 24, 2001

based on 60 ratings

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We have life because the grave could not contain it’s prey. Paul told us that Christ conquered even the last enemy - death.

On Good Friday we spoke on Isaiah 53: 4-6 discussing the Universal Depravity of man and the Universal Sufficiency of Christ. Sometimes Christians find that concept hard to grasp. Dr. Barnhouse used this illustration to portray this simple truth to his congregation and I would like to ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:7-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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