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Chained Up But Not Chained In

Contributed by Jim Kane on Nov 10, 2005

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The eighth sermon in a Fall 2005 series through Acts

(To the reader: I created the following dramatic reading for this sermon. I recorded it onto a CD and then played it during the worship service. I portrayed Peter writing his account of the event to Timothy several years after it occurred as the CD played.) My Dear Timothy, I am sorry to hear of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-5

Denomination: Church Of God

A Tale Of Two Sisters

Contributed by Joseph Mcculley on Dec 9, 2005

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This is a message about Mary & Martha and how one ought to choose the "best" of the "good" during the coming year.

Luke 10:38-42 A Tale of Two Sisters Intro: “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness, it was the epoch of belief, it was the epoch of incredulity, it was the season of Light, it was the season of Darkness, it was the spring of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"Numbers 33"

Contributed by Ken Harris on Dec 14, 2003

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The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the HEARERS to affirm to others that when you receive the Holy Spirit you should cease from MURMURING AND COMPLAINING WHILE OTHER hinderances, to walking in the spirit, are driven-out.

U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris CP Walker Multicultural Gospel Service Daegu, Korea BIG IDEA: RECEIVING THE HOLY SPIRIT should INDICATE MURMURING AND COMPLAINING NO LONGER EXIST while OTHER HINDERANCES, to walking in the spirit, ARE DRIVEN OUT. REFERENCES: Numbers 14:29-30 ( Your carcases ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 33:50-56

Denomination: Pentecostal

Hosanna/Crucify Him

Contributed by Joe Harding on Mar 26, 2002

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When Jesus comes to town, we will respond!

HOSANNA/CRUCIFY HIM MATTHEW 21: 1-11/ 27: 20-26 PALM SUNDAY MARCH 24, 2002 INTRODUCTION: WATCH THE LAMB BY RAY BOLTZ Walking on the road to Jerusalem The time had come to sacrifice again My two small sons they walked beside me down the road The reason that they came was to watch the lamb They ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11, Matthew 27:20-26

Denomination: Baptist

Bitter Bones And Angry Eyebrows

Contributed by Troy Borst on Aug 5, 2003

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A hard look at bitterness and how to get rid of it God’s way.

BITTER BONES AND ANGRY EYEBROWS EPHESIANS 4:30-32 INTRODUCTION… E. Stanley Jones, Reader’s Digest, December 1981 A rattlesnake, if cornered, will sometimes become so angry it will bite itself. That is exactly what the harboring of hate and resentment against others is—a biting of oneself. We think ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:30-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Choosing Of The Seven Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Jun 14, 2002

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A sermomn about "All member ministry", really

The choosing of the seven Acts 6:1-7 WBC 16/6/2 am The Satanic Strategy = true that wherever God is at work, the evil one is at work, too - even in the church These were days when ‘the number of disciples were increasing’ (v1) - can see Satanic opposition building in the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Grace Under Fire

Contributed by Eric Ledermann on Jul 23, 2002

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In conversations with people there is one thing I hear too often, and that is: “Boy, the Church sure is in a sad state these days.” When I read the scriptures I sense that I am truly reading about God’s grace. Grace is God’s gift to us. Grace is, then,

Rom. 11.1-2a, 29-32; Matt. 15:21-28 I. Opening A. In conversations with people there is one thing I hear too often, and that is: “Boy, the Church sure is in a sad state these days.” B. Saddens me because the church has had such an incredible affect on me. C. Why? 1. Jesus shows grace and mercy to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:29-32, Matthew 15:21-28

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

War Of The Wells

Contributed by Jeffrey Kellum on May 21, 2003

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Four steps to enduring strife

INTRODUCTION: As we approach the time for Vacation Bible School, I would like for us to take a look at some of the lessons our children will work through. Today I have chosen the story of the Isaac’s contention with the Philistines over wells. Our VBS material uses this story to teach the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 26:12-33

Denomination: Baptist

Understanding The Father's Heart

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jun 13, 2003

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From the parable of the prodigal son, we see the Father’s love and longing for his lost son to return. The salvation of the lost is a big thing to Him. Do we know our Father’s heart today?

Luke 15:11-32 UNDERSTANDING THE FATHER’S HEART What is God really like? The Bible says He is a Father to us, we are His children. It is not enough to ask, “Do you believe in God?” What is more important is “What kind of God do you believe in?” Jesus tells us here in this chapter through 3 ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Who Will Roll The Stone Away?

Contributed by Dave Martin on Apr 14, 2001

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We all go through life collecting, sorting, and storing information, which comes into our lives. What was capturing the thoughts of the women that first Easter Sunday?

"Who will Roll the Stone Away?" Text: Mark 16:1-3;Mt.28:1-10 & Selected Cross Creek Community Church Pastor Dave Martin - Easter Sunday, April 15, 2001 www.crosscreekcc.org God’s Word is Powerful, Relevant, and Life Changing! Mark 16:1-3 When the Sabbath was over, Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-3, Matthew 28:1-10

Denomination: Bible Church

God Glorifed

Contributed by Tim Zingale on May 7, 2001

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Sermon for the 5th Sunday of Easter

I would like you to this morning to do a mental cross-word puzzle with me. This puzzle has only one word to it, it is 4 letters long, but it is probably the most difficult word to understand in the English language. This word has caused more thorns in peoples’ sides, it has divided more people and ...read more

Scripture: John 13:31-35

Denomination: Lutheran

Marry, Marry, Quite Contrary

Contributed by Jim Luthy on May 17, 2001

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The secret to making marriages thrive is to dance with the spiritual reality that you are no longer two lives trying to get along, but two former lives now becoming one new life by the loving hand of God.

In the 1970’s, a wave of no-fault divorce legislation swept across the nation. As states passed no-fault divorce laws, a culture of divorce developed. The divorce culture was perpetuated by the rise in pre-nuptial agreements. Now, many states are realizing the socio-economic effects of divorce. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:3-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A New Song For The New Year

Contributed by Lynn Floyd on Jan 4, 2003

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I do my best to encourage others to craft and sing a new song unto the Lord. I give some reaons why every person has a song to sing!

A New Song for the New Year December 28, 2002 Intro: Greetings! I trust each and every one of you had a safe and Merry Christmas. I just want to say “Merry Christmas” over and over. I’m tired of hearing “Happy Holidays” or “Seasons Greetings.” Just a personal thing I guess. But we are getting to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 40:1-5, Psalm 96:1

Denomination: Baptist

Love Conquers All Series

Contributed by Mark Winter on Jan 17, 2003

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God is a jilted spouse with a persistent love for an unfaithful partner--us.

She was a floozy, the kind of girl your mother warned you about and your dad might take a sneak peek at. She wore purple eye shadow, thick mascara and lipstick so red that hummingbirds buzzed around her. Her dresses were always a size or two smaller than they should have been, and her walk was more ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 2:19-20

Denomination: Methodist

Walking By The Spirit Series

Contributed by Ken Gehrels on Jul 24, 2001

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A Christian worldview is part of living in step with the Spirit

The Big Picture: Walking By The Spirit Bible Reading: Galatians 5: 16-25 Deuteronomy 30: 15-20 PREPARED BY KEN GEHRELS PASTOR CALVIN CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH NEPEAN, ONTARIO Anthony was caught in a gulf between two worlds. ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-25

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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