Getting Over; Getting Other; Getting On
Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Aug 16, 2004
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Sharing our faith is our reason for existing as a church. Knowing that and doing it are sometimes far strangers.
THE WINDOWBible Teaching Ministry ofCEDAR LODGE BAPTIST CHURCHThomasville, NCa fellowship of faith, family and friendships---------------------------------------------August 8, 20041The former treatise have I made, O Theophilus, of all that Jesus began both to do and teach, 2Until the day ...read more
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Denomination: United Methodist
I, Witness
Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Aug 16, 2004
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God is divinely appointing His current disciples to be His witnesses today.
I, WitnessActs 1.8August 15, 2004 Chester FBC, Chester, Illinois Mike Fogerson, SpeakerIntroduction: (Introduction written by Mike Spain)There are three major court cases going on right now in our media. (Kobe Bryant, Scott Peterson, Mark Hacking)AWhen a witness in a court of law ...read more
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Denomination: Baptist
The Gentiles Are Also Included In The Blessing Of Pentecost
Contributed by Walter Pankow on Aug 17, 2004
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a sermon on Pentecost and the household of Cornelius
Acts 10:42-48 Pentecost 1927 (page 57 - Volume 1)For centuries the children of Israel held a select place in the favor of God, so they began to think that God’s covenant was bound to them alone and to those of their blood. They boasted: We are Abraham’s seed. They considered themselves a godly ...read more
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Denomination: Lutheran
Lydia, The Seller Of Purple
Contributed by Mike Truman on Aug 17, 2004
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What does it mean to say that Lydia was a seller of purple, and what did their first meeting mean to Paul?
The seller of purpleWe heard in the second lesson about the meeting between Paul and a woman called Lydia in the city of Philippi. And we were told that Lydia was a dealer in purple cloth. Now, on the whole I prefer modern translations of the Bible, but they let us down a bit here. The old ...read more
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Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican
The Thrilling Transformation Of A Tragedy
Contributed by Donnie Martin on Aug 17, 2004
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The biblical account of a man born lame gives us a vivid illustration of the spiritual transformation that takes place when a lost sinner accepts the free gift of salvation by faith.
The Thrilling Transformation Of A TragedyText: Acts 3: 6 & 7 Intro:It seems that our world is full of tragedy. We hear countless stories every week of tragedies that have taken place all over the planet. So many in fact, the disaster has to be pretty extraordinary to hold our attention ...read more
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Denomination: Baptist
A Tale Of Two Beds Series
Contributed by Michael Luke on Aug 18, 2004
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Healing is still available to those who place their trust in what Jesus Christ can do in their lives - healed spirits and healed souls
SERIES: “LESSONS FROM THE EARLY CHURCH”TEXT: ACTS 9:32-43TITLE: “A TALE OF TWO BEDS”INTRODUCTION: A. Most of you are familiar with the classic Charles Dickens story, A Tale of Two Cities, which begins: “It was the best of time, it was the worst ...read more
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Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
The Evidence For Christ Series
Contributed by David Jenkins on Aug 19, 2004
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The Evidence for Christ
Acts 4:1-6, “1While Peter and John were speaking to the people, the leading priests, the captain of the Temple guard, and some of the Sadducees came over to them. 2They were very disturbed that Peter and John were claiming, on the authority of Jesus, that there is a resurrection of the dead. 3They ...read more
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Denomination: Independent/Bible
How To Tap On His Power Series
Contributed by Christian Cheong on Aug 21, 2004
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From this healing of the crippled man, we see the God’s power flows (1) where there is PRAYER; (2) where there is EXPECTANCY, and (3) where HE WILL BE GLORIFIED.
Look at another event where the power of God flows... Read ACTS 3:1-10It’s 3.00pm in the afternoon (the hour of prayer in the Temple), Peter & John head up to join the rest.And on the way in, as they came to the Gate called Beautiful (a gate inlayed with gold and precious stones, an entrance ...read more
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Denomination: Independent/Bible
Edified And Multiplied.
Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Aug 23, 2004
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What we have here is a perfect balance. Sometimes a church will put all emphasis in one direction and doesn’t balance out.
Edified and multiplied.Acts 9:31. 08/22/04When you study the book of Acts, what you see is the progress of the church. You find the birth and the development of the New Testament church. As we read along in this wonderful book we find what the church is to be about. We get snapshots and ...read more
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Denomination: Baptist
In Times Like These
Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Aug 23, 2004
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Terrorists, Economy, AIDS, Global Warming, War...what do you do in times like these...
THE WINDOWBible-Teaching Ministry ofCEDAR LODGE BAPTIST CHURCHThomasville, NCa fellowship of faith, family and friendshipsDr. Russell Brownworth, pastorAugust 22, 200437Now when they heard this, they were pricked in their heart, and said unto Peter and to the rest of the apostles, Men and ...read more
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Denomination: United Methodist
Does The Church Really Matter Anymore?:hot Topics 2004 Series
Contributed by Greg Buchner on Aug 24, 2004
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Theme: The Church matters when the church does what it’s been called to do! (worship - minister - witness - fellowship - discipleship)
“Does the Church Really Matter Anymore”Hot Topics 2004 ~ Wakelee Church ~ August 22, 2004Matthew 28:16-20, Hebrews 10:23-25, Acts. 2:1-47(verses taken from NKJV unless noted)Theme: The Church matters when the church does what it’s been called to do! Introduction:(I started reading a list ...read more
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Denomination: Methodist
Using Gifts Wisely Series
Contributed by Chris Appleby on Aug 25, 2004
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Ultimately we’re called to service because we’re seeking to follow the steps of our saviour Jesus Christ. Jesus came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life a ransom for many
Have you ever had one of those really annoying waiters or waitresses that are always there hovering around the table? They’re the ones who come and take your plate almost the second your last mouthful goes in & the cutlery goes down. This can be really annoying because it denies you the chance to ...read more
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Denomination: Anglican
Please Explain Series
Contributed by Chris Appleby on Aug 25, 2004
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The Ethiopian Eunuch didn’t understand the Bible until someone explained it to him. The whole Bible points to Jesus’ life death and resurrection.
In a few minutes we’ll say the creed, as we do most weeks, and we’ll repeat these words almost without thinking: "For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate; he suffered death and was buried. On the third day he rose again - in accordance with the Scriptures." I wonder whether we ever stop ...read more
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Denomination: Anglican
The Light Of Life Series
Contributed by Chris Appleby on Aug 25, 2004
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the light of the gospel impacted on Saul in a way that would lead in the end to the gospel being proclaimed all the way to Rome, to the centre of the Roman Empire, in fact in the Emperor’s palace itself.
It’s interesting to notice, as we read through these chapters of Acts, from 7 to 10, how there’s a theme of blindness and sight, so reminiscent of the words of Jesus at the end of John 9. [In fact let’s listen to them now.] First Stephen retells the story of the Jewish people and the members of ...read more
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Denomination: Anglican
Stepping Out Of Your Comfort Zone Series
Contributed by Chris Appleby on Aug 25, 2004
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Peter discovers that God has more in mind than just the people of Israel as he’s taken outside his comfort zone to share the gospel with Cornelius
It’s a weird story isn’t it? Peter’s up on the roof of Simon the Tanner’s house in the middle of the day praying and he starts to feel hungry. So he asks the cook to prepare some lunch and while he’s waiting he falls into a trance. Perhaps the heat of the day has got to him. Perhaps he starts to ...read more
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Denomination: Anglican
