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Experience Complete Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Mar 23, 2004

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The serious nature of sin is the reason why Jesus died. It’s deadly consequences he’s taken on himself

POOF! I’ve just made you the presiding judge of the universe. That’s the good news. Now you have to decide if you will grant this person forgiveness. All they ask is for mercy and the chance for a new beginning with the help of Jesus? (Show series of slides of recent people in the news). If ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:5, Acts 8:26-35

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

We're Late For Work

Contributed by Billy Kryger on Jun 19, 2003

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Time is growing short for us to work for the Lord. This message alliterates several reasons why it is imperitive that we get busy

INTRODUCTION: · Christ set a Divine example: “I must work…” · Our work must be of God: “the works of Him that sent me…” · Time is short: “The night cometh when no man can work” · We must get to work because of… BODY: I. THE SAVIOUR’S COMMAND A. Matthew 10:7 “As ye go preach” B. Matthew 10:27 ...read more

Scripture: John 9:4

Denomination: Baptist

How To Communicate The Gospel Effectively Series

Contributed by Everette Pafford on Apr 9, 2002

based on 47 ratings

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Part 3 continues to examine why the early church was so effective in the spread of the gospel and challenges us to so likewise.

“How to Communicate the Gospel Effectively” (Part III) For the past 3 weeks the lord has given me a word for us on Effectively Communicating the Gospel. This week I came across another story about effective communication. A woman from Kentucky tells this story. After directory assistance gave ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:19-20, Acts 3:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Tax Collector And The Pharisee

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Apr 21, 2002

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Self righteousness and a critical, judgmental spirit usually go together. Why? Because self righteousness is a zero-sum game.

Over the next few weeks we’ll be looking at some of the parables of our Lord. A parable is a fictional story told to illustrate a spiritual reality. Jesus told many of them. As a preacher, He knew that what people often remember best about a sermon are the illustrations. He understood that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Baptist

Surprise - Nothing Is Impossible With God

Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Dec 21, 2002

based on 39 ratings

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Fourth Sunday in Advent: God’s surprising announcement to Mary - why it is our surprise too. Nothing is impossible with God.

Surprises come in all shapes and sizes. Four birthdays ago, I thought that I was going to have a quiet dinner with Sofi and a couple of friends. It had been a tough several weeks. I was turning over the office where I worked because we were moving to San Antonio. At home – chaos – furniture all ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Lutheran

For What Is Your Life?

Contributed by Gary Huckaby on Mar 28, 2003

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Do you know the meaning of LIFE? Why are we here? Where are we going? Answers found within this message.

A Sermon For You A Ministry of Huckaby’s Evangelism Today’s Sermon Title For What Is Your Life? By- Evangelist Gary Huckaby "Whereas ye know not what shall be on the morrow. For what is your life? It is even a vapour, that appeareth for a little time, and then vanisheth away." James 4:14. ...read more

Scripture: James 4:4, James 4:14

Denomination: Baptist

"And The Heavens Were Opened"

Contributed by David Washburn on Mar 24, 2003

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Why was Jesus baptized? Christ’s baptism is an example of his commitment to God and God’s commitment to him and to us.

Matthew 3:13-17 “And the Heavens Were Opened” March 9, 2003 Why was Jesus baptized? Our Christian faith tells us that Jesus Christ was and is the Son of God and that he lived a life without sin. Baptism is a call to the confession and repentance of sins. This was especially true of the baptism ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

He Came To Seek And To Save

Contributed by Tim Gresham on Jan 19, 2004

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A textual sermon breaking down the purpose of why Christ came. Simple, 4-point outline with cross-references and illustrations.

He Came to Seek and to Save by Pastor Tim Gresham Text: Luke 19:10 I. His Incarnation is Selfless “For the Son of Man has come….” Incarnation (Lat. in and caro, stem carn, meaning “flesh”). In the context of Christian theology, the act whereby the eternal Son of God, the Second Person of the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:10

Denomination: Baptist

How Jesus Presumed The Best In Others

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

based on 34 ratings

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After reading any of today’s newspapers is it little wonder why many are skeptical about meeting new people.

After reading any of today’s newspapers is it little wonder why many are skeptical about meeting new people. No doubt Jesus could have given in to the temptation to doubt people’s motives. Yet, He maintained an upbeat attitude toward every person He met. Jesus looked at people’s potential because ...read more

Scripture: John 1:47

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Learning By Doing

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

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Why We Learn Best By Doing - The Bible says, "Be doers of the word and not merely hearers who deceive themselves.

Why We Learn Best By Doing - The Bible says, "Be doers of the word and not merely hearers who deceive themselves." Without making practical applications to what we think about our knowledge is only superficial. (James 1 :22) 1. Jesus said, "You will know (Have real life experiences) the truth ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

An Eager Unashamed Debtor For The Gospel

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Oct 18, 2000

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Paul tells the believers at Rome why he is so eager to visit them; because he is a debtor to and is not ashamed of the Gospel.

I think that most people want to visit the capital city of their homeland. I remember when my parents took the family to London when we were in our teens. To visit the capital was quite an occasion, especially nearly 50 years ago when travelling wasn’t so easy as it is now. It was quite something ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:8-17

Denomination: Baptist

Let's Get It Right Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Feb 9, 2002

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This is the 1st sermon in the "Who Is Jesus Christ" series. This sermon ask the question, "Why do we worship Jesus?"

Sunday Morning February 10, 2002 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: Who Is Jesus Christ [#1] LET’S GET IT RIGHT! Colossians 1:13-23 Introduction: 1. The Lord has burdened my heart that as your pastor I must stop a problem that has been going on for a long time. 2. Please don’t take this wrong, but ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:13-23

Denomination: Baptist

Believing To See Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 3, 2001

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If faith is so critical to God... why did He make and fulfill a promise to a man who doubted the message of an angel?

OPENING: "The Floating Ball" from "Heno Head’s Simple Science Object Talks." Take a hairdryer and two ping pong balls. (Since we have a video projector and a long worship hall, we focused a camera on the demonstration and ran the image thru the projector onto the wall). Turn on the hairdryer and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Is That In Your Hand? Series

Contributed by Bob Hostetler on Jul 7, 2001

based on 51 ratings

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Whenever God asks a question, we should give careful attention to why he asks . . . . and to what we answer

The Questions of God: “What Is That In Your Hand?” Scripture: Exodus 4:1-17 Text: Exodus 4:2 Intro: A week ago today, over a hundred kids and adults from OBF got back from the annual Tennessee Trek camping experience. Over the course of that week, many of the campers and staff experienced the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 4:1-17, Exodus 4:2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

So Near And Yet So Far (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Stephen Wright on Dec 11, 2005

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7 explanations of this passage. Why I rule them out, but with important truths that we can learn along the way.

The other options As I said last time I came across 7 explanations of this passage. Having given some reasons for my choice, I want to look at the other options today. In part this is to explain why I rule them out, but there is also an important element of truth in most of them and I want us to ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:4-9

Denomination: Baptist

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