Enemies Of The Cross
Contributed by Gino Cascieri on Mar 30, 2001
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In this message you will be surprised to find out who are the enemies of the cross.
"Enemies of the Cross"Text:Philippians 3:15-19Introduction:-When a Christian thinks about who would be categorized as an enemy of the cross of Christ, he probably thinks about one of the religious cults.I.E. - Mormons, Jehovah Witnesses, Christian Scientists, Seventh Day Adventists, Roman ...read more
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Denomination: Baptist
The Best Of Times In The Worst Of Times
Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Dec 16, 2001
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In a bad-news, good-news world, we need to remember that God’s good news 1. Is greater than the world’s bad news. 2. Transforms the world’s bad news. 3. Will do away with the world’s bad news.
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 hope, it was the winter of despair, we had ...read more
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Denomination: Methodist
Heaven
Contributed by David Swensen on Dec 27, 2001
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Death is not the end but really the beginning of something wonderful and unimaginable. Come and learn more about Heaven.
HEAVENJohn 14:1-7INTRODUCTIONAfter having served for decades in Africa, a missionarycouple, Mr. & Mrs. Henry Morrison, were returning to New York to retire. After years of service they had no pension and their health was failing. They were worried and discouraged. They were on the same ship ...read more
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Denomination: Baptist
Saving Grace, Serving Grace
Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Jul 12, 2003
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God’s grace is sufficient to save, and to empower us to work in His service.
SAVING GRACE, SERVING GRACEEphesians 2:8-10By Kenny McKinley(Read Text)Now, if you will turn with me in your Bibles to the book of Romans, chapter 3 and follow along as I read, beginning in verse 9 (read Rom. 3:9-18). In these verses Paul is speaking about all of humanity, he says that we ALL ...read more
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Denomination: Independent/Bible
What Crime Did Jesus Commit? Series
Contributed by Rick Duncan on Mar 9, 2004
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We see the context that sets up the reason Jesus was rejected by the Jews. He called for integrity, challenged their authority, claimed to be deity. We then move from the reasons to the purpose - our justification.
Almost 2000 years ago, Jesus asked His followers a question: “Who do you say I am?” It’s still the fundamental question of life. And the answer creates controversy. It’s one reason why Mel Gibson’s film, The Passion of the Christ, is so controversial. This is a film that has had the audacity ...read more
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Denomination: Baptist
The Weak And The Strong
Contributed by Gerry Pratt on Apr 24, 2002
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A message on how those who are spiritually strong ought to be treating those who are spiritually weak.
In every situation, we have those whom we consider weakand those whom we consider strong.A. We all have somewhat different criteria that we use to come to this conclusion.1. This is generally referred to as “our standards”a. If someone doesn’t measure up to our ...read more
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Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
God Wants Us To Obey Series
Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Oct 10, 2005
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God’s three priorities are love, obedience and trust; and this sermons shows us the areas of obedience.
The ChristianLife Week 2Bob MarcaurelleA. Goals (Continued) b. Obedience GOD WANTS US TO OBEY “If anyone loves me he will obey my teachings.” (Jesus in John 14:23) “If someone says he knows Him (God) and does not obey ...read more
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Denomination: Baptist
God's Gift
Contributed by Aage Larsen on Nov 1, 2005
God deliver’s the Gospel to needy sinners from infants to adults.
Ephesians 2:1-9“God’s Gift”We are living in a time of grace. It is a time where God is patiently waiting for the full number of people to be gathered by the call of His Word. God is using those of us who trust Him as witnesses to His grace. We are people who were formally numbered among the ...read more
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Denomination: Lutheran
The Second Mile [going The Extra Mile / Faithfulness / Steadfast]
Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Feb 17, 2005
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Biblical reasons we don’t go the 2nd Mile and the reasons that we should go the 2nd Mile. Powerpoint at website.
The Second MileMatthew 5:38-42powerpoint and formatted text at: http://www.gbcdecatur.org/sermons/SecondMile.htmlMt. 5:41 "And whosoever shall compel thee to go a mile, go with him twain."INTRODUCTION: This scripture is from the very well known passage of the “Sermon On The Mount”. This ...read more
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Denomination: Baptist
Walking That Extra Mile: A Slightly Different Twist On Matthew 5:38-48 Series
Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 1, 2002
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The Sermon on the Mount appears to contradict so many other Scriptures unless viewed through the eyes of first century Judaism. No need to strain and squeeze to harmonize Jesus teachings here with His other teachings, the OT, or the rest of the NT. The
Walking That Extra Mile: A Slightly Different Twist on Matthew 5:38-48Note: If you are interested in more information about interpreting the Sermon on the Mount, please consider my book, "The Midrash Key" (by Ed Vasicek) available through Amazon.comHere is a LENGTHY introduction for the Bible ...read more
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Denomination: Independent/Bible
"Why Look You For The Living Among The Dead?"
Contributed by Quintin Morrow on Mar 30, 2002
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An apologetic and evangelistic message on the truth and consequences of the resurrection.
Easter Sunday, 2002St. Andrew’s Episcopal ChurchThe Rev’d Quintin morrowThe men said to them, “Why do you seek the living among the dead? Remember how he told you, while he was still in Galilee, that the Son of Man must be delivered into the hands of sinful men, and be crucified, and on the ...read more
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Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican
800-Pound Gorilla? Or The First Pope?
Contributed by William Mouser on Aug 23, 2005
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In Matthew 16, Jesus confers on Peter (and, later the other Apostles) authority to rule the Church, founded on the truth of Peter’s confession that Jesus is the Messiah.
Matthew 16:13-20800-Pound Gorilla? Or the First Pope?There’s a phrase that’s popular in modern discussions of any number of topics, and that phrase is this: “an 800 pound gorilla in the room.” An example would be this line which I plucked from a blog entry on the international economy as it ...read more
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Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican
"A Messiah Who Teaches Part 5: The Atypical Reaction Of A Disciple" Series
Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jun 13, 2009
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Jesus is calling us to a higher standard.
A Messiah Who Teaches Part 5: The Atypical Reaction of the Disciple Text: Matthew 5:38-48 Introduction1.Illustration: The teaching of the Sermon on the Mount is not - Do your duty, but - Do what is not your duty. It is not your duty to go the second mile, to turn the other cheek, but Jesus ...read more
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Denomination: Methodist
The Nepotism Of Caiaphas
Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 29, 2010
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The Nepotism of Caiaphas(PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)
Reading: John chapter 11 versesIll:•Many years ago a young man from an distinguished family;•Applied to a renowned bank for employment.•The bank wrote to one of the references given by the young man;•And he received this reply.•“We simply cannot ...read more
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Denomination: Brethren
When God Says 'no' Series
Contributed by Byron Harvey on Jan 8, 2009
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This continues in my series of expository messages through the book of Acts.
What do you do when God says, “NO”? When you pray all the right prayers with all the right motives, as best you can tell? When you are certain you’re following the right direction, only to find the way blocked? When you feel certain that what you want is what God would want, only to find out ...read more
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Denomination: Evangelical Free
