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					<title>Isaiah</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[If we keep our focus firmly on God and on bringing glory to him; we will see him move in power; we will tremble at his presence; and we will love his world with a heavy heart beat.  ]]></description>
					<pubDate>Fri, 17 May 2013 01:29:20 -0800</pubDate>
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					<title>The Song of the Vineyard</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[A Love song - from a disappointed lover - God is going to judge his unfaithful people.]]></description>
					<pubDate>Fri, 17 May 2013 01:21:38 -0800</pubDate>
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					<title>A King Forgotten and Foretold</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/a-king-forgotten-and-foretold-chris-appleby-sermon-on-israel-176076.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[God is the Holy One who expects his people to be holy just as he is holy, but at the same time he&amp;#8217;s the God of irresistible grace who forgives us and promises to defend us and protect us from all the attacks of the evil one. But we have to remain faithful]]></description>
					<pubDate>Fri, 17 May 2013 01:15:07 -0800</pubDate>
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					<title>A Man Born Blind</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[There is more than one form of blindness.  Are you looking to see God at work in the world? Are you pointing out those works of God to others so they too can see?]]></description>
					<pubDate>Fri, 17 May 2013 00:57:10 -0800</pubDate>
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					<title>Ten Lepers</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/ten-lepers-chris-appleby-sermon-on-faith-176074.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Exploring the connection between faith and the work of God. in the end our faith is in a person who is so far beyond our understanding that all we can do is to trust him, whether or not we understand what he&amp;#8217;s doing with us.]]></description>
					<pubDate>Fri, 17 May 2013 00:49:15 -0800</pubDate>
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					<title>A Canaanite Woman</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/a-canaanite-woman-chris-appleby-sermon-on-faith-166907.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Jesus responds to a woman, not simply because he loves all people, but because of the great faith she shows in Jesus.This can be an example for each one of us of how to persevere in prayer and faith in God. ]]></description>
					<pubDate>Tue, 15 May 2012 19:01:17 -0800</pubDate>
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					<title>Feeding the 5000 - A Lesson in Ministry</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/feeding-the-5000--a-lesson-in-ministry-chris-appleby-sermon-on-miracles-of-jesus-166906.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[ If you&amp;#8217;re in ministry you don&amp;#8217;t always have the luxury of being able to do just what you want. Sometimes you have to give up your own desires in order to serve God in some way]]></description>
					<pubDate>Tue, 15 May 2012 18:57:50 -0800</pubDate>
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					<title>With a Bit of Help From my Friends</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/with-a-bit-of-help-from-my-friends-chris-appleby-sermon-on-gods-sovereign-will-166905.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[If you need to make a decision ask your wise friends or mentors for advice. God will use them to guide you.]]></description>
					<pubDate>Tue, 15 May 2012 18:51:17 -0800</pubDate>
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					<title>Making Big Decisions</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/making-big-decisions-chris-appleby-sermon-on-action-166827.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[God has given us freedom to make our big decisions but he wants us to make sure that whatever we do it should lead to lives that are worthy of the Lord, fully pleasing to him, bearing fruit in every good work and it should help us to grow in the knowledge]]></description>
					<pubDate>Sun, 13 May 2012 01:30:14 -0800</pubDate>
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					<title>God's Sovereignty &amp; Decision Making</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/gods-sovereignty--decision-making-chris-appleby-sermon-on-gods-sovereign-will-166826.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[God's Sovereignty puts a framework around our decision making. When we make decisions it must always be within the constraints of God's will being done on earth as well as in heaven.]]></description>
					<pubDate>Sun, 13 May 2012 01:25:51 -0800</pubDate>
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					<title>How does the Holy Spirit Guide?</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/how-does-the-holy-spirit-guide-chris-appleby-sermon-on-gods-sovereign-will-166825.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[God's Holy Spirit will help us as we seek to know the right way to live. He uses God's word to help us but we also have to trust that when we act he will show us the right way to go.]]></description>
					<pubDate>Sun, 13 May 2012 01:06:28 -0800</pubDate>
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					<title>God Will Guide You </title>
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					<description><![CDATA[God will guide you but he'll use your rational mind as  much as special intervention but he expects us to make decisions according to his revealed will.]]></description>
					<pubDate>Sun, 13 May 2012 00:53:00 -0800</pubDate>
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					<title>The City that's a Bride</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/the-city-thats-a-bride-chris-appleby-sermon-on-heaven-166823.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Heaven involves the new and the old and things that are missing. The prophecy ends with a gospel call to all who will hear: come and receive living water from the river of life; and with the promise that Christ himself is coming soon.
To which we all res]]></description>
					<pubDate>Sun, 13 May 2012 00:40:13 -0800</pubDate>
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					<title>Free access to the Sanctuary</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/free-access-to-the-sanctuary-chris-appleby-sermon-on-atonement-166822.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Our sin separates us from God but Jesus opens the way back to God]]></description>
					<pubDate>Sun, 13 May 2012 00:32:28 -0800</pubDate>
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					<title>Sex, Lies and Videotape: The Real Deal</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/sex-lies-and-videotape-the-real-deal-chris-appleby-sermon-on-temptation-general-166821.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[No Christian is immune to the LIES of the Evil One. Seduction is all around us. Yet through prayer, fellowship and a spirit of brotherly/sisterly love we can check in on ourselves and one another.]]></description>
					<pubDate>Sun, 13 May 2012 00:23:36 -0800</pubDate>
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					<title>The Eternal Gospel </title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/the-eternal-gospel-chris-appleby-sermon-on-gods-judgment-166820.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The eternal gospel is more about God than it is about us. And it isn't good news for everyone.]]></description>
					<pubDate>Sun, 13 May 2012 00:12:46 -0800</pubDate>
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					<title>The Devil Exposed</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/the-devil-exposed-chris-appleby-sermon-on-satan-166819.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The Devil is real and we can expect to encounter him if we're followers of Jesus. ]]></description>
					<pubDate>Sat, 12 May 2012 23:47:56 -0800</pubDate>
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					<title>Trumpets of Chaos &amp; Destruction </title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/trumpets-of-chaos--destruction-chris-appleby-sermon-on-judgment-166818.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Trumpets sound to herald the coming judgement of God. All sorts of terrors are unleashed on the world. Yet  people will continue to ignore these warnings. People will fight tooth and nail against anyone who stands up to defend their faith in God or to pro]]></description>
					<pubDate>Sat, 12 May 2012 22:37:39 -0800</pubDate>
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					<title>Seven Seals - Persecution and Vindication </title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/seven-seals--persecution-and-vindication-chris-appleby-sermon-on-gods-judgment-166817.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[&amp;#8220;Why doesn&amp;#8217;t God do something about the state of the world?&amp;#8221; John is given an answer as he watches the Lamb of God, the Lion of Judah begin to unseal the scroll that&amp;#8217;ll determine the destiny of the world. ]]></description>
					<pubDate>Sat, 12 May 2012 22:25:50 -0800</pubDate>
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					<title>God's in Charge, so get with the Program</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/gods-in-charge-so-get-with-the-program-chris-appleby-sermon-on-gods-sovereign-will-166816.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Here we see a confident proclamation of God&amp;#8217;s Sovereignty and of Christ&amp;#8217;s worthiness and of God&amp;#8217;s plan in action. ]]></description>
					<pubDate>Sat, 12 May 2012 22:18:29 -0800</pubDate>
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					<title>The Throne Room of Heaven</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/the-throne-room-of-heaven-chris-appleby-sermon-on-gods-holiness-166815.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[John is given a picture of a God who is transcendent, unapproachable in his holiness, surrounded by the greatest of angelic beings who can think of nothing they&amp;#8217;d rather do than fall down at his feet and sing his praises.]]></description>
					<pubDate>Sat, 12 May 2012 22:02:45 -0800</pubDate>
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					<title>7 Stars and 7 Lampstands</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/7-stars-and-7-lampstands-chris-appleby-sermon-on-bible-study-166814.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[As the Revelation opens John sees a vision of Jesus standing among the churches of Asia and the vision is of one who shows the glory of God shining from his face]]></description>
					<pubDate>Sat, 12 May 2012 21:52:34 -0800</pubDate>
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					<title>The Blessings of God&amp;#8217;s Kingdom</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/the-blessings-of-god8217s-kingdom-chris-appleby-sermon-on-blessing-166813.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Jesus declares a range of blessing on those who become his followers.]]></description>
					<pubDate>Sat, 12 May 2012 21:43:02 -0800</pubDate>
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					<title>Behold the Lamb of God</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/behold-the-lamb-of-god-chris-appleby-sermon-on-christian-witness-153702.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[John the Baptist is a great model of Christian ministry - he's willing to direct people away from himself to Jesus. he wants the glory to go to Jesus not himself and points others to Jesus even at his own cost.]]></description>
					<pubDate>Wed, 19 Jan 2011 00:37:13 -0800</pubDate>
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					<title>A Savior, who is the Messiah, the Lord</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/a-savior-who-is-the-messiah-the-lord-chris-appleby-sermon-on-christmas-153701.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Christianity is sometimes dismissed because the package isn't attractive enough. That was the problem with the first Christmas as well.]]></description>
					<pubDate>Wed, 19 Jan 2011 00:31:44 -0800</pubDate>
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					<title>Joshua's Farewell Challenge</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/joshuas-farewell-challenge-chris-appleby-sermon-on-commitment-to-christ-153700.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Joshua reflects on the conquest of the land and the need for the people to be serious about being faithful to God]]></description>
					<pubDate>Wed, 19 Jan 2011 00:21:35 -0800</pubDate>
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					<title>The Cities of Refuge</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/the-cities-of-refuge-chris-appleby-sermon-on-atonement-153699.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[God's grace extends to those who need it. He provides for those who have inadvertently killed another]]></description>
					<pubDate>Wed, 19 Jan 2011 00:16:31 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>Joshua &amp; The Gibeonites</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/joshua--the-gibeonites-chris-appleby-sermon-on-grace-153698.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Listening to God is vital, God&#8217;s grace extends to everyone &amp; God keeps his promises]]></description>
					<pubDate>Wed, 19 Jan 2011 00:00:52 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>Mt Ebal &amp; Mt Gerizim</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/mt-ebal--mt-gerizim-chris-appleby-sermon-on-blessing-153697.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[God warns of teh dangers and blessings that come with the law of God and provides the means by which sin can be dealt with]]></description>
					<pubDate>Tue, 18 Jan 2011 23:55:48 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>Achan and Ai</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Sin has consequences that must be dealt with if the community is to survive]]></description>
					<pubDate>Tue, 18 Jan 2011 23:29:41 -0800</pubDate>
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					<title>Two Kinds of Memorial</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Our history matters - that&#8217;s why God establishes memorials - so we&#8217;ll remember what he&#8217;s done for us.]]></description>
					<pubDate>Tue, 18 Jan 2011 23:23:54 -0800</pubDate>
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					<title>Rahab</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The story of Rahab teaches us something about the faithfulness and grace of God. Rahab stays in the city, trusting that God will keep his promise and she&amp;#8217;s kept safe. ]]></description>
					<pubDate>Tue, 18 Jan 2011 23:14:34 -0800</pubDate>
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					<title>Joshua - The Foundation of Leadership </title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Joshua's Leadership depended on the call of God, the promise of God and the power of God and required courage, devotion and obedience. ]]></description>
					<pubDate>Tue, 18 Jan 2011 23:10:21 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>God As Trinity</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/god-as-trinity-chris-appleby-sermon-on-trinity-153692.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[God as Trinity teaches us that relationships matter, that evangelism is an imperative, that joy in community is central to the Christian life and it gives us a living hope that God has a future prepared for us in the new heaven and the new earth.]]></description>
					<pubDate>Tue, 18 Jan 2011 23:02:53 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>Why The Cross?</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/why-the-cross-chris-appleby-sermon-on-atonement-153691.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Real Sin has real consequences. Only God can deal with them and he does that via the Cross]]></description>
					<pubDate>Tue, 18 Jan 2011 22:46:00 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>Sin</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/sin-chris-appleby-sermon-on-apologetics-general-153690.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Sin is essentially wanting to replace God with something else and that leads to all sorts of consequences. Only God has the cure]]></description>
					<pubDate>Tue, 18 Jan 2011 22:39:35 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>Knowing God</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/knowing-god-chris-appleby-sermon-on-apologetics-god-148142.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[We all &quot;know&quot; there&#8217;s a God, but how can we come to know him.]]></description>
					<pubDate>Mon, 5 Jul 2010 21:44:36 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>The Mystery of God</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/the-mystery-of-god-chris-appleby-sermon-on-apologetics-god-148141.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[God is unknowable, yet there are clues in the world around us to his existence if only we'll look. The existence of God is the simplest explanation for what we find there.]]></description>
					<pubDate>Mon, 5 Jul 2010 21:40:14 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>How can a loving God send people to Hell?</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/how-can-a-loving-god-send-people-to-hell-chris-appleby-sermon-on-hell-148140.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Does the doctrine of Hell deny a loving God? If Hell is real what should our response be? ]]></description>
					<pubDate>Mon, 5 Jul 2010 21:36:06 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
					<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/how-can-a-loving-god-send-people-to-hell-chris-appleby-sermon-on-hell-148140.asp</guid>
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					<title>Science and Christianity</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/science-and-christianity-chris-appleby-sermon-on-apologetics-general-148139.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Is Science in conflict with the claims of Christianity? How can someone hold to the truth of Science and the truth of Christianity at the same time?]]></description>
					<pubDate>Mon, 5 Jul 2010 21:31:59 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
					<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/science-and-christianity-chris-appleby-sermon-on-apologetics-general-148139.asp</guid>
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					<title>Injustice in the Church</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/injustice-in-the-church-chris-appleby-sermon-on-apologetics-general-148138.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Why is the Church so guilty of injustice and does it rule out faith in God as a valid life choice?]]></description>
					<pubDate>Mon, 5 Jul 2010 21:26:39 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
					<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/injustice-in-the-church-chris-appleby-sermon-on-apologetics-general-148138.asp</guid>
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					<title>Why Suffering</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/why-suffering-chris-appleby-sermon-on-apologetics-god-148137.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[How can we explain the existence of suffering in a world made by a loving and omnipotent God? ]]></description>
					<pubDate>Mon, 5 Jul 2010 21:21:00 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>Can Only One of us be right</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/can-only-one-of-us-be-right-chris-appleby-sermon-on-apologetics-general-148136.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[In Christianity we have God revealed to us in a way that none other can claim, as a God who gives up his own life to bring all people back to himself.]]></description>
					<pubDate>Mon, 5 Jul 2010 21:14:19 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
					<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/can-only-one-of-us-be-right-chris-appleby-sermon-on-apologetics-general-148136.asp</guid>
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					<title>A Model of Christian Minisry</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/a-model-of-christian-minisry-chris-appleby-sermon-on-christian-values-148135.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[How should power and authority be exercised and approached as a Christian]]></description>
					<pubDate>Mon, 5 Jul 2010 21:08:51 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
					<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/a-model-of-christian-minisry-chris-appleby-sermon-on-christian-values-148135.asp</guid>
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					<title>Give Thanks</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/give-thanks-chris-appleby-sermon-on-obedience-148134.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[If we have our minds centred in Christ, focussed on the things that please God, then we won't need a rule book. If God's word dwells in us the way our lives are hidden with Christ then we'll do things that please God automatically.]]></description>
					<pubDate>Mon, 5 Jul 2010 21:01:14 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
					<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/give-thanks-chris-appleby-sermon-on-obedience-148134.asp</guid>
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					<title>Life in Christ</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/life-in-christ-chris-appleby-sermon-on-faith-148133.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[A relationship with Jesus is to be honoured by all. No one should enter it lightly or selfishly, but responsibly and joyfully, with mutual respect and the promise to be faithful.]]></description>
					<pubDate>Mon, 5 Jul 2010 20:56:53 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
					<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/life-in-christ-chris-appleby-sermon-on-faith-148133.asp</guid>
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					<title>Passionate Truth</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/passionate-truth-chris-appleby-sermon-on-christian-witness-148132.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[If you&#8217;re a follower of Jesus then He has work prepared for you to do, exciting work because it will lead to the riches of glory, a sure and certain hope; the treasures of knowledge and wisdom; people coming to maturity in Christ; and hearts being encoura]]></description>
					<pubDate>Mon, 5 Jul 2010 20:51:34 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
					<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/passionate-truth-chris-appleby-sermon-on-christian-witness-148132.asp</guid>
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					<title>Christ The Fullness of God</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/christ-the-fullness-of-god-chris-appleby-sermon-on-salvation-148131.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Get back to the basic truth of the gospel &#8211; that Jesus alone saves us.]]></description>
					<pubDate>Mon, 5 Jul 2010 20:46:51 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
					<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/christ-the-fullness-of-god-chris-appleby-sermon-on-salvation-148131.asp</guid>
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					<title>A Model of Christian Experience</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/a-model-of-christian-experience-chris-appleby-sermon-on-christian-disciplines-148130.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Lead a life worthy of the Lord, fully pleasing to him. Bear fruit in every good work and as you grow in the knowledge of God. Read God&amp;#8217;s word so you can get to know God better. Pray that God would give you his power to strengthen you?]]></description>
					<pubDate>Mon, 5 Jul 2010 20:41:47 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
					<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/a-model-of-christian-experience-chris-appleby-sermon-on-christian-disciplines-148130.asp</guid>
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					<title>Will The Real Jesus Please Stand Up</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/will-the-real-jesus-please-stand-up-chris-appleby-sermon-on-jesus-ministry-148129.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Jesus was not just a great teacher and healer. He&amp;#8217;s the risen Lord and Saviour, the Son of God who died and rose so we could be made righteous in God&amp;#8217;s sight.]]></description>
					<pubDate>Mon, 5 Jul 2010 20:35:42 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
					<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/will-the-real-jesus-please-stand-up-chris-appleby-sermon-on-jesus-ministry-148129.asp</guid>
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					<title>Fear Not</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/fear-not-chris-appleby-sermon-on-anxiety-148128.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[You are precious in his sight. He knows you and has named you as his. No matter what happens. No matter how hard your life is, God will watch over you and will take you in the end to be with him in his kingdom forever.]]></description>
					<pubDate>Mon, 5 Jul 2010 20:32:20 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
					<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/fear-not-chris-appleby-sermon-on-anxiety-148128.asp</guid>
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					<title>God's Gift of Mercy</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/gods-gift-of-mercy-chris-appleby-sermon-on-christmas-148127.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Christmas is the ultimate family celebration because Jesus&amp;#8217; coming among us is the means by which we&amp;#8217;re now able to become part of God&amp;#8217;s family. Jesus is born as our saviour, to save us from our sins, to send us his Holy Spirit to renew and cleanse us so ]]></description>
					<pubDate>Mon, 5 Jul 2010 20:27:10 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
					<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/gods-gift-of-mercy-chris-appleby-sermon-on-christmas-148127.asp</guid>
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					<title>A Church Alive</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/a-church-alive-chris-appleby-sermon-on-character-148113.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[What are the characteristics of a Church that's alive? See what Paul prays for.]]></description>
					<pubDate>Mon, 5 Jul 2010 01:01:50 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
					<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/a-church-alive-chris-appleby-sermon-on-character-148113.asp</guid>
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					<title>What are your priorities?</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/what-are-your-priorities-chris-appleby-sermon-on-commandments-general-148112.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The ten commandments aren&amp;#8217;t just about keeping a set of rules. Rather they&amp;#8217;re about making sure our priorities are right, that we put God first and our neighbour as high as ourselves on our list of priorities in life.]]></description>
					<pubDate>Mon, 5 Jul 2010 00:49:41 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
					<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/what-are-your-priorities-chris-appleby-sermon-on-commandments-general-148112.asp</guid>
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					<title>Jesus appoints the twelve</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/jesus-appoints-the-twelve-chris-appleby-sermon-on-christian-witness-148111.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Is your faith totally inward focused or does it have a gospel shaped outward focus as well? Are you one of Jesus disciples so you can serve him or just yourself? Are you not just a disciple but an apostle as well?]]></description>
					<pubDate>Mon, 5 Jul 2010 00:45:55 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
					<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/jesus-appoints-the-twelve-chris-appleby-sermon-on-christian-witness-148111.asp</guid>
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					<title>Jesus Heals and Forgives</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/jesus-heals-and-forgives-chris-appleby-sermon-on-forgiveness-in-jesus-148110.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The power of forgiveness is a profound truth in the Christian message. Jesus doesn't just heal but forgives as well.]]></description>
					<pubDate>Mon, 5 Jul 2010 00:42:35 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>Jesus Brings Good News</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/jesus-brings-good-news-chris-appleby-sermon-on-jesus-ministry-148109.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Things sometimes look bad but Jesus coming brings the Kingdom of God near]]></description>
					<pubDate>Mon, 5 Jul 2010 00:38:45 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
					<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/jesus-brings-good-news-chris-appleby-sermon-on-jesus-ministry-148109.asp</guid>
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					<title>Humilty &amp; Hope</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/humilty--hope-chris-appleby-sermon-on-humility-148108.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Humility helps when we're fallible human beings. Peter knew this form bitter experience.]]></description>
					<pubDate>Mon, 5 Jul 2010 00:34:29 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>Living in the End Times</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/living-in-the-end-times-chris-appleby-sermon-on-christian-disciplines-148107.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[How are we to live in the light of the end times? We're to be disciplined, clear-minded so we can pray. We&amp;#8217;re to love one another at full strength. We&amp;#8217;re to serve one another with whatever gift God gives us.]]></description>
					<pubDate>Mon, 5 Jul 2010 00:31:50 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>Living for God</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/living-for-god-chris-appleby-sermon-on-great-commission-148106.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[We're not all called to be evangelists but we are called to proclaim Jesus Christ in the way we live among unbelievers]]></description>
					<pubDate>Mon, 5 Jul 2010 00:28:44 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>The People of God, Submit not Submerge</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/the-people-of-god-submit-not-submerge-chris-appleby-sermon-on-discipleship-148105.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Will we submit to the directions of God or allow ourselves to be submerged in the world?]]></description>
					<pubDate>Mon, 5 Jul 2010 00:25:12 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>Built upon a living Stone</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/built-upon-a-living-stone-chris-appleby-sermon-on-church-body-of-christ-148104.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[God brings us into his church to be built into something that will proclaim his glory to the world, his mighty acts in the way we live together.]]></description>
					<pubDate>Mon, 5 Jul 2010 00:20:12 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>Living Holy Lives</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/living-holy-lives-chris-appleby-sermon-on-holiness-148103.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[God offers us hope that cannot fail us but he also calls us to lives of holiness]]></description>
					<pubDate>Mon, 5 Jul 2010 00:16:39 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>Living Hope</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/living-hope-chris-appleby-sermon-on-salvation-148102.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[As Christians we have a living hope, made sure by the risen Lord Jesus Christ. His resurrection is the sign that we too will be raised to new life. His Holy Spirit given to us is the guarantee that God&amp;#8217;s life is flowing through us and will keep us safe un]]></description>
					<pubDate>Mon, 5 Jul 2010 00:12:40 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>The Last Straw</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/the-last-straw-chris-appleby-sermon-on-judgment-148101.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Ahab goes one step too fr and God decides to act in judgement of him and Jezebel. Yet even then God's mercy is to the fore. ]]></description>
					<pubDate>Mon, 5 Jul 2010 00:07:35 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>Elijah in the Pits</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/elijah-in-the-pits-chris-appleby-sermon-on-gods-provisions-148100.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Having defeated the prophets of Baal Elijah is exhausted and afraid but God strengthens him and sends him off to appoint Elisha to take over from him.]]></description>
					<pubDate>Mon, 5 Jul 2010 00:03:51 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>Elijah's Mountain Top Experience</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/elijahs-mountain-top-experience-chris-appleby-sermon-on-gods-omnipotence-148099.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Elijah confronts the prophets of Baal to show that Only Yahweh is the true and living God. ]]></description>
					<pubDate>Sun, 4 Jul 2010 23:59:19 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
					<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/elijahs-mountain-top-experience-chris-appleby-sermon-on-gods-omnipotence-148099.asp</guid>
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					<title>Elijah the Prophet</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/elijah-the-prophet-chris-appleby-sermon-on-gods-omnipotence-148098.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Elijah comes as God's representative to call his people back to God. He is a type of Christ]]></description>
					<pubDate>Sun, 4 Jul 2010 23:54:54 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>The Good, The Bad &amp; The Ugly</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/the-good-the-bad--the-ugly-chris-appleby-sermon-on-kingdom-of-god-148097.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The history of the kings of Israel is a long line of failures interspersed occasionally be a fleeting success. Yet God never abandons his people because his plan is to send a King who will fulfill all that he desires for his people.]]></description>
					<pubDate>Sun, 4 Jul 2010 23:47:46 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>The Divided Kingdom</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/the-divided-kingdom-chris-appleby-sermon-on-wisdom-148096.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Solomon&#8217;s foolishness is repeated by his son who refuses to listen to the wise counsel of his advisers and instead turns to his younger peers who agree with him. ]]></description>
					<pubDate>Sun, 4 Jul 2010 23:43:38 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>The Foolishness of Soloomon</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/the-foolishness-of-soloomon-chris-appleby-sermon-on-fool-148095.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[For all his wisdom, Solomon acted foolishly so that his heart was turned away form God and so were the hearts of his people.]]></description>
					<pubDate>Sun, 4 Jul 2010 23:40:01 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>The Dedication of the Temple</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/the-dedication-of-the-temple-chris-appleby-sermon-on-money-148094.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The celebration of the finishing of the Temple that will be the focus of the nation&#8217;s worship.]]></description>
					<pubDate>Sun, 4 Jul 2010 23:35:58 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>Solomon Builds The Temple</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/solomon-builds-the-temple-chris-appleby-sermon-on-worship-general-148093.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Solomon finally gets to build the Temple that David had planned - a place where God will be with his people but it's still just a building. ]]></description>
					<pubDate>Sun, 4 Jul 2010 23:31:20 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>Wisdom for Solomon</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/wisdom-for-solomon-chris-appleby-sermon-on-wisdom-148092.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[True wisdom is a gift from God. It&#8217;s worth more than riches or power. But by itself it&#8217;s not enough. We also need to remain faithful to God. ]]></description>
					<pubDate>Sun, 4 Jul 2010 23:21:25 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
					<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/wisdom-for-solomon-chris-appleby-sermon-on-wisdom-148092.asp</guid>
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					<title>Solomon For King</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/solomon-for-king-chris-appleby-sermon-on-leadership-general-148091.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Things aren't always simple in leadership but we need to do all we can to make things right in the end.]]></description>
					<pubDate>Sun, 4 Jul 2010 23:16:05 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
					<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/solomon-for-king-chris-appleby-sermon-on-leadership-general-148091.asp</guid>
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					<title>Who Would ever Deny Christ?  </title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/who-would-ever-deny-christ--chris-appleby-sermon-on-easter-good-friday-138664.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Jesus was denied by all sorts of people. Are we like them?]]></description>
					<pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2009 22:49:27 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>The Inner Life</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/the-inner-life-chris-appleby-sermon-on-discipleship-138663.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[If we want to be disciples of Jesus on the inside is where it all counts. We need to become disciples of prayer! Only those who pray with all of themselves, only those who pray sincerely from their hearts are true disciples of God. Because there is no pre]]></description>
					<pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2009 22:44:01 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>Building the Kingdom</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/building-the-kingdom-chris-appleby-sermon-on-discipleship-138662.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Being disciples means being involved in God;s church, building it up through our efforts, our service and our giving]]></description>
					<pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2009 22:37:01 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>People on A Mission</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/people-on-a-mission-chris-appleby-sermon-on-discipleship-138661.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Being a disciple means being called to mission. This isn&#8217;t an optional extra.]]></description>
					<pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2009 22:32:29 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
					<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/people-on-a-mission-chris-appleby-sermon-on-discipleship-138661.asp</guid>
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					<title>Students of Christ</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/students-of-christ-chris-appleby-sermon-on-discipleship-138660.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[As disciples we are primarily students of Christ. God gives us his word to train us and correct us.
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					<pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2009 22:29:16 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>Walking With Jesus</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/walking-with-jesus-chris-appleby-sermon-on-discipleship-138659.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Today I would like us to do two things: (1) to try and understand some of Jesus&#8217; difficult sayings about discipleship; and (2) to share a couple of introductory reflections on discipleship.]]></description>
					<pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2009 22:25:17 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>The Time has Come</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/the-time-has-come-chris-appleby-sermon-on-discipleship-138658.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Jesus calls his disciples to follow him to become fishers of people. To catch people we need to use the right sort of bait]]></description>
					<pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2009 22:14:49 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>Come and See, Follow Me</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/come-and-see-follow-me-chris-appleby-sermon-on-evangelism-urgency-138657.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[People come to Jesus because others share with them the good news.]]></description>
					<pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2009 22:10:08 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
					<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/come-and-see-follow-me-chris-appleby-sermon-on-evangelism-urgency-138657.asp</guid>
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					<title>A Hope Fulfilled, Then and Now</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/a-hope-fulfilled-then-and-now-chris-appleby-sermon-on-john-the-baptist-138656.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Our task as a Church is to continue the work of John the Baptist, to proclaim the coming of the Messiah, the Christ, the one who&#8217;s brought salvation to all people and the gift of God&#8217;s Holy Spirit to renew us and transform us.]]></description>
					<pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2009 22:02:49 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>Are we Ready to See</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/are-we-ready-to-see-chris-appleby-sermon-on-jesus-christ-138655.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Simeon and Anna are people who call us to live lives focussed upon God from beginning to end.]]></description>
					<pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2009 21:58:54 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>Light in the Darkness</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/light-in-the-darkness-chris-appleby-sermon-on-christmas-eve-138654.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[God sends Jesus to bring light to a world darkened by sin.]]></description>
					<pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2009 21:53:49 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
					<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/light-in-the-darkness-chris-appleby-sermon-on-christmas-eve-138654.asp</guid>
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					<title>A House for the Lord?</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/a-house-for-the-lord-chris-appleby-sermon-on-christmas-138653.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[This Christmas season will you be thinking about  the wonder of the immortal God taking on mortal flesh; the omnipotent God appearing in the form of a helpless vulnerable baby; the only begotten Son of God coming as one of us to take on himself the punish]]></description>
					<pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2009 21:48:33 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>The unmerciful Servant</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/the-unmerciful-servant-chris-appleby-sermon-on-forgiveness-for-others-138652.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Here we have both a reminder of just how great God&#8217;s love and mercy is and a warning about the need to respond appropriately, to demonstrate by our attitude to others that we&#8217;ve truly joined God&#8217;s family.]]></description>
					<pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2009 21:43:46 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
					<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/the-unmerciful-servant-chris-appleby-sermon-on-forgiveness-for-others-138652.asp</guid>
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					<title>The Treasure, the Pearl and the Net</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/the-treasure-the-pearl-and-the-net-chris-appleby-sermon-on-parable-treasure-138651.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[God&#8217;s gift of membership in his kingdom is a treasure that&#8217;s worth giving up everything else to possess. His gift of his revealed word is a treasure that we can bring out of our storerooms over and over again to apply to each new situation we find ourselv]]></description>
					<pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2009 21:39:26 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>The Mustard Seed</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/the-mustard-seed-chris-appleby-sermon-on-kingdom-of-god-138650.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Sometimes we feel like we&#8217;re outnumbered by people who don&#8217;t believe in Jesus. There are times when we&#8217;re the only ones who want to do the right thing. But Jesus tells us that his kingdom may look small but in fact it will grow to be like a mighty tree th]]></description>
					<pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2009 21:35:04 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>The Wheat and the Weeds</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/the-wheat-and-the-weeds-chris-appleby-sermon-on-parable-general-138649.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The Church is an imperfect organism. There are always going to be people within it who are opposed to Christ. OUr task is to teach people how to think Biblically and theologically; to continually be asking ourselves how the ideas we hear fit with God&#8217;s re]]></description>
					<pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2009 21:21:43 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
					<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/the-wheat-and-the-weeds-chris-appleby-sermon-on-parable-general-138649.asp</guid>
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					<title>The Sower</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/the-sower-chris-appleby-sermon-on-church-purpose-of-138648.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[God spreads his word among all kinds of people, many people will respond to his word with less than saving faith but some people do respond positively and we get the privilege of seeing them grow in faith and bear fruit.]]></description>
					<pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2009 21:14:20 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>Be Strong in the Lord &amp; in his Mighty Power</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/be-strong-in-the-lord--in-his-mighty-power-chris-appleby-sermon-on-power-132836.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[never take for granted the victory over sin that Christ has won for us. Never underestimate the devil. He&#8217;ll oppose us at every opportunity. Never give up in the fight against sin and evil. But always remember the power of God and the armour with which he]]></description>
					<pubDate>Mon, 9 Mar 2009 03:37:10 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>A New Way of Relating - Mutual Submission</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/a-new-way-of-relating--mutual-submission-chris-appleby-sermon-on-marriage-general-132835.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The key to relating in God&#8217;s church is mutual submission. This aplies to everyone in the church, young and old, male and female and affects all our family relationships.]]></description>
					<pubDate>Mon, 9 Mar 2009 03:28:53 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>A New Set of Clothes</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/a-new-set-of-clothes-chris-appleby-sermon-on-obedience-132834.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[With privilege always comes responsibility. God has reconciled us to himself, our responsibility now is to live as God&#8217;s children.]]></description>
					<pubDate>Mon, 9 Mar 2009 03:20:39 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>Paul's Prayer for his converts</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/pauls-prayer-for-his-converts-chris-appleby-sermon-on-prayer-general-132833.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Paul reminds his converts that the mystery of God, that we&#8217;re to show God&#8217;s glory through our unity under Christ has been revealed in the gospel, then prays that the power of God might be given to the church so they can achieve that end.]]></description>
					<pubDate>Mon, 9 Mar 2009 03:14:22 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>A Single New Humanity</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/a-single-new-humanity-chris-appleby-sermon-on-unity-132831.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[We look back at what life was like before Christ. Then we look at what Christ has achieved. Then we look forward to our future united in Christ. ]]></description>
					<pubDate>Mon, 9 Mar 2009 03:02:39 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>The Saving Grace of God</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/the-saving-grace-of-god-chris-appleby-sermon-on-grace-132830.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[God makes us a free offer to bring us back to life. All that&#8217;s needed to receive all of the bounty that God offers is to believe his promise, turn away from that rebellion and live. And for those who do that God has good works prepared for us to do, that ]]></description>
					<pubDate>Mon, 9 Mar 2009 02:47:30 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>God's Eternal Plan - All Things United Under Christ </title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/gods-eternal-plan--all-things-united-under-christ-chris-appleby-sermon-on-unity-132829.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Here we have a wonderfully concise yet comprehensive summary of the Christian gospel and its implications. Here we discover the wonder and intricacy of God&#8217;s eternal plan for his world and especially for his people.]]></description>
					<pubDate>Mon, 9 Mar 2009 02:42:40 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>Wedding Sermon</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/wedding-sermon-chris-appleby-sermon-on-weddings-128908.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Wedding for an older couple - not Christians. A short sermon as is appropriate for such a setting]]></description>
					<pubDate>Mon, 17 Nov 2008 16:50:35 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>Funeral</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/funeral-chris-appleby-sermon-on-funerals-christian-128907.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Funeral for a committed Christan woman who died at the age of 98 after a lifetime of service for God.]]></description>
					<pubDate>Mon, 17 Nov 2008 16:46:10 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>Compassion: 'The King's Reply' </title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/compassion-the-kings-reply-chris-appleby-sermon-on-compassion-125469.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[God wants us to care about whats happening to others in our world]]></description>
					<pubDate>Fri, 8 Aug 2008 00:25:57 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>Your Struggle for Contentment</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/your-struggle-for-contentment-chris-appleby-sermon-on-commandments-covet-125468.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The commandment against coveting is about contentment. God wants us to be godly with contentment]]></description>
					<pubDate>Fri, 8 Aug 2008 00:19:08 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>Your Struggle with Truth</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/your-struggle-with-truth-chris-appleby-sermon-on-commandments-testimony-125467.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[How do you decide when is the right time to tell the truth and when is the right time to keep silent?]]></description>
					<pubDate>Fri, 8 Aug 2008 00:13:51 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>All One in Christ Jesus</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/all-one-in-christ-jesus-chris-appleby-sermon-on-apostles-thomas-125466.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Our purpose as a Church is to demonstrate the power of the gospel in the way we live together in unity.]]></description>
					<pubDate>Fri, 8 Aug 2008 00:03:03 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>Your Struggle For Integrity</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/your-struggle-for-integrity-chris-appleby-sermon-on-commandments-steal-125465.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[the caommandment not to stealis a commandment to maintain one&#8217;s integrity in everything we do.]]></description>
					<pubDate>Thu, 7 Aug 2008 23:57:01 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>Your Struggle For Purity</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/your-struggle-for-purity-chris-appleby-sermon-on-commandments-adultery-125464.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[God calls us to committed faithfulness to one another as part of our commitment to him. He calls us to purity of mind and action, to help us maintain the purity of our relationship with our spouse. He calls us to keep our promises just as he keeps his.]]></description>
					<pubDate>Thu, 7 Aug 2008 23:44:51 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>Your Struggle For Peace </title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/your-struggle-for-peace-chris-appleby-sermon-on-commandments-murder-125462.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The commandment not to kill is also a commandment to make peace.]]></description>
					<pubDate>Thu, 7 Aug 2008 23:33:22 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>Your Struggle with Authority</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/your-struggle-with-authority-chris-appleby-sermon-on-commandments-parents-125461.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[God puts us in this world with a small subset of the human race to begin relating to. Our parents are the first representatives of fallen humanity that we meet and our first model for authority figures that we&#8217;ll meet later in life.]]></description>
					<pubDate>Thu, 7 Aug 2008 23:27:17 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>Your Struggle With Religion</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/your-struggle-with-religion-chris-appleby-sermon-on-commandments-gods-name-125459.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[God cares about how his name is used, both in words and in what we do and what we fail to do. ]]></description>
					<pubDate>Thu, 7 Aug 2008 23:18:17 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>Your Struggle With Time</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/your-struggle-with-time-chris-appleby-sermon-on-commandments-sabbath-125458.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The Sabbath is not just a day of rest. It is the fulfilment of the whole wek of God&#8217;s work and our part in that work]]></description>
					<pubDate>Thu, 7 Aug 2008 23:09:53 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>Your Struggle With Worship</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/your-struggle-with-worship-chris-appleby-sermon-on-abortion-125456.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The commandment against idolatry is &quot;good news&quot;. It was not given because God enjoyed saying, &quot;You can&#8217;t do this&quot; and &quot;you can&#8217;t do that either&quot;. The commandment against idol worship is at the top of the list after worshipping God because idols are counte]]></description>
					<pubDate>Thu, 7 Aug 2008 22:39:49 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>Your Struggle with God</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/your-struggle-with-god-chris-appleby-sermon-on-commandments-no-gods-125455.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The 10 commandments are an expression of the character of God. Here we find a picture of what it means to be godly people; people who, having been brought into God&#8217;s kingdom by grace, are seeking to live in line with the Father&#8217;s character and will. Our t]]></description>
					<pubDate>Thu, 7 Aug 2008 22:29:41 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>How Lovely On The Mountains</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/how-lovely-on-the-mountains-chris-appleby-sermon-on-easter-resurrection-125454.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Jesus Christ has come to bring us back to God, to clear the way for us to enter once again into his presence. Christ has died to forgive our sins. Christ has risen to bring us new life. Empowered by God&#8217;s Holy Spirit we&#8217;re called to go out, to spread the ]]></description>
					<pubDate>Thu, 7 Aug 2008 22:12:02 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>Wisdom For Families</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/wisdom-for-families-chris-appleby-sermon-on-parenting-125453.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[HOw can parents showe wisdom in the way they raise their children]]></description>
					<pubDate>Thu, 7 Aug 2008 21:55:52 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>The Final Word</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/the-final-word-chris-appleby-sermon-on-wisdom-125452.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[God is not a God to be trifled with. God is not a God to take for granted. Even if our observation of the world leaves us perplexed and confused, God has revealed himself to us in his word. He&#8217;s revealed his plan for the world to us. He&#8217;s told us what he&#8217;]]></description>
					<pubDate>Thu, 7 Aug 2008 21:39:26 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>Ecclesiastes: Wisdom for Postmoderns 3 - Is Wisdom Enough?</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/ecclesiastes-wisdom-for-postmoderns-3--is-wisdom-enough-chris-appleby-sermon-on-wisdom-125451.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[HOw do gain wisdom? Sometimes we find that what works in one situation backfires in another. But ecclesisastes helps us to see that the only source for wisdom is God himself.]]></description>
					<pubDate>Thu, 7 Aug 2008 21:20:32 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>Working for the Man</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/working-for-the-man-chris-appleby-sermon-on-wisdom-125450.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[We are people who live in world where everything is said to be relative. HOw do we find satisfaction in this world. But death is the great leveler. &quot;There is nothing better for mortals than to eat and drink, and find enjoyment in their toil.&quot; ]]></description>
					<pubDate>Thu, 7 Aug 2008 20:57:49 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>First and Last Things</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/first-and-last-things-chris-appleby-sermon-on-wisdom-125449.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[We live in a world that is often difficult to understand, where sometimes we just have to trust that God is in control, even if it seems that things are upside down, even if we find we can&#8217;t straighten out the things that are crooked in this world. But we]]></description>
					<pubDate>Thu, 7 Aug 2008 20:46:35 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>The Examined Life </title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/the-examined-life-chris-appleby-sermon-on-christian-witness-125419.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[We need to examine our lives to see how they match up to God&#8217;s expectations of us.]]></description>
					<pubDate>Thu, 7 Aug 2008 05:38:03 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>Christ our Pioneer</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/christ-our-pioneer-chris-appleby-sermon-on-jesus-christ-125418.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[the joyful news of the incarnation is that God has come to take on our full humanity and transform it. We have a brother who&#8217;s fulfilled God&#8217;s plan already and who&#8217;s paved the way for us, so that we too can be made perfect and in the end can be brought th]]></description>
					<pubDate>Thu, 7 Aug 2008 05:30:43 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>A Word from God - Christmas 2007</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/a-word-from-god--christmas-2007-chris-appleby-sermon-on-christmas-125417.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[As we celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ we celebrate his enlightening presence among us; we celebrate the coming of the one who brought the whole creation into being; we celebrate our new found status as children of God, we celebrate the fact that God h]]></description>
					<pubDate>Thu, 7 Aug 2008 05:27:18 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>Immanuel -God is With us </title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/immanuel-god-is-with-us-chris-appleby-sermon-on-christmas-125416.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Jesus came to overcome those who are opposed to God. So we can have confidence, not in our own ability to overcome those who oppose the gospel, but in the God who sent his only Son as both a sign of his love for us and as the means by which that love coul]]></description>
					<pubDate>Thu, 7 Aug 2008 05:18:39 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>Final Instructions - How to be a Gospel Church</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/final-instructions--how-to-be-a-gospel-church-chris-appleby-sermon-on-church-purpose-of-125415.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[How to be a gospel church; how to live lives that are appropriate for people who are waiting for Christ to return to take us to be with him forever. ]]></description>
					<pubDate>Thu, 7 Aug 2008 05:08:09 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>How the Gospel can inspire the Church</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/how-the-gospel-can-inspire-the-church-chris-appleby-sermon-on-church-purpose-of-125413.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Encourage one another with the greatness of the hope that is ours. This hope is so great that it&#8217;s all we need to motivate us. It&#8217;s a hope that will keep us from the fear of death, keep us from despair, because it promises God&#8217;s power to be with us moment]]></description>
					<pubDate>Thu, 7 Aug 2008 04:49:46 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>How the Church Must Live According to the Gospel </title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/how-the-church-must-live-according-to-the-gospel-chris-appleby-sermon-on-church-purpose-of-125412.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[We&#8217;re to please God, not ourselves and we&#8217;re to love one another; to seek their welfare above our own. The Christian life is always one of growth, of ongoing training, as we press on towards the goal of eternal life.]]></description>
					<pubDate>Thu, 7 Aug 2008 04:45:26 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>How Ministers Serve the Church and the Gospel </title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/how-ministers-serve-the-church-and-the-gospel-chris-appleby-sermon-on-church-purpose-of-125410.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The way to serve God in the church, is to build it up by proclaiming the gospel, by helping those who come to faith to grow, and by encouraging them to become mature believers who in turn can bring others into God&#8217;s kingdom.]]></description>
					<pubDate>Thu, 7 Aug 2008 04:37:27 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>How the Church Spreads the Gospel </title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/how-the-church-spreads-the-gospel-chris-appleby-sermon-on-church-purpose-of-125409.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[the Church is a divinely instituted community with a task to carry out: to share the gospel with the world. If we&#8217;re to be a church that reaches people with the gospel we&#8217;ll need to be a church that not only receives the gospel but exemplifies it and then]]></description>
					<pubDate>Thu, 7 Aug 2008 04:31:50 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>Wedding</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/wedding-chris-appleby-sermon-on-marriage-general-117110.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[True love comes from God and is demonstrated by God in sending Jesus to die for us. Truly Loving one another can be made possible by God&#8217;s Holy Spirit living within us.]]></description>
					<pubDate>Fri, 11 Jan 2008 16:55:43 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>A Call to True Religion - Take Inventory </title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/a-call-to-true-religion--take-inventory-chris-appleby-sermon-on-ot-prophets-113183.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Do we live as if we will account to God one day or as if God doesn&#8217;t really come into the picture?]]></description>
					<pubDate>Mon, 22 Oct 2007 23:59:22 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>The Lord is  Refining Fire</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/the-lord-is-refining-fire-chris-appleby-sermon-on-ot-prophets-113182.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Like Job they complain about howe God is treating them, but they get more than they bargained for. Their behaviour doesn&#8217;t stand up before the gaze of God&#8217;s righteousness.]]></description>
					<pubDate>Mon, 22 Oct 2007 23:44:39 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>Be Faithful </title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/be-faithful-chris-appleby-sermon-on-ot-prophets-113181.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[HOw committed are you to God?]]></description>
					<pubDate>Mon, 22 Oct 2007 23:41:40 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>Authentic Ministry </title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/authentic-ministry-chris-appleby-sermon-on-ot-prophets-113180.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Who are you serving in your mionistry whatever it is? It needs to be God alone if it&#8217;s to be authentic ministry]]></description>
					<pubDate>Mon, 22 Oct 2007 23:39:55 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>Give God the Honour He Deserves </title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/give-god-the-honour-he-deserves-chris-appleby-sermon-on-ot-prophets-113179.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Malachi reminds us who it is we worship. We need to approach him with reverence and awe.]]></description>
					<pubDate>Mon, 22 Oct 2007 23:37:12 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>Letters to the 7 Churches 5 - Laodicea</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/letters-to-the-7-churches-5--laodicea-chris-appleby-sermon-on-bible-influence-113176.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[we need to resist the pressures of our culture to conform unthinkingly to the status quo and to compromise on the major principles of our faith. We need to recover the radical edge of Jesus&#8217; teaching, that turns the values of the world upside down.]]></description>
					<pubDate>Mon, 22 Oct 2007 23:22:46 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>Letters to the 7 Curches</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/letters-to-the-7-curches-chris-appleby-sermon-on-bible-influence-113175.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[ONe chrch appears alive but is dead, one feels as good as dead but there&#8217;s still ife there if  only they&#8217;ll persevere.]]></description>
					<pubDate>Mon, 22 Oct 2007 23:20:57 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>Letters to 7 Churches 3 - Pergamum and Thyatira</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/letters-to-7-churches-3--pergamum-and-thyatira-chris-appleby-sermon-on-bible-influence-113174.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Thew opposition is great and the temptation to compromise is also great. but God encourages them to hold firm.]]></description>
					<pubDate>Mon, 22 Oct 2007 23:18:47 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>Letters to 7 Churches 3 - Pergamum and Thyatira</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/letters-to-7-churches-3--pergamum-and-thyatira-chris-appleby-sermon-on-bible-influence-113173.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Thew opposition is great and the temptation to compromise is also great. but God encourages them to hold firm.]]></description>
					<pubDate>Mon, 22 Oct 2007 23:18:45 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>Letters to the 7 Churches 2 - Ephesus and Smyrna</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/letters-to-the-7-churches-2--ephesus-and-smyrna-chris-appleby-sermon-on-bible-influence-113172.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Gods sends a message to the Churches of Asia encouraginf them to persever to the end and promising a reward to those who do.]]></description>
					<pubDate>Mon, 22 Oct 2007 23:15:03 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>7 Stars and 7 Lampstands</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/7-stars-and-7-lampstands-chris-appleby-sermon-on-bible-influence-113170.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Keep the faith, persevere to the end, because you&#8217;re already part of his eternal kingdom, already one of his priests able to come into his presence to worship him and to serve him.]]></description>
					<pubDate>Mon, 22 Oct 2007 23:12:28 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>Good News?</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/good-news-chris-appleby-sermon-on-what-is-evangelism-113169.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[John wants to know whether Jesus is the Messiah, because it doesn&#8217;t seem that the gospel he&#8217;s proclaiming is good news. But it is!]]></description>
					<pubDate>Mon, 22 Oct 2007 23:09:10 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>The Perfected Kingdom - The City of God</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/the-perfected-kingdom--the-city-of-god-chris-appleby-sermon-on-bible-study-113168.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Jesus Return will see a new heaven and earth established where the patterns of the garden are restored, but in a city where God is central]]></description>
					<pubDate>Mon, 22 Oct 2007 23:03:45 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>The Proclaimed Kingdom - Treasure in Clay Vessel </title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/the-proclaimed-kingdom--treasure-in-clay-vessel-chris-appleby-sermon-on-bible-study-113166.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[While we wait for Jesus to return, our task is to cooperate with God in his transforming work within us, to listen and obey. And it&#8217;s to continue to share the gospel with those around us; to share the glory of God with them.]]></description>
					<pubDate>Mon, 22 Oct 2007 23:01:06 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>The Present Kingdom - The King has Come </title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/the-present-kingdom--the-king-has-come-chris-appleby-sermon-on-bible-study-113165.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Jesus comes in fulfillment of the prophecies of a new king who would restore the Kingdom of God and with the means to achieve that end.]]></description>
					<pubDate>Mon, 22 Oct 2007 22:59:19 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>The Prophesied Kingdom 2 - Waiting for God</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/the-prophesied-kingdom-2--waiting-for-god-chris-appleby-sermon-on-bible-study-113164.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[God promises to bring new hope to his people by breathing his Spirit into them. This is our hope as well.]]></description>
					<pubDate>Mon, 22 Oct 2007 22:55:06 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>The Prophesied Kingdom 1 - Divided we Fall </title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/the-prophesied-kingdom-1--divided-we-fall-chris-appleby-sermon-on-bible-study-113163.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[God&#8217;s people Israel failed to keep God&#8217;s covenant, to obey him. As a result they were sent into exile for a short time to bring them to repentance, and then God brought them back again because he wasn&#8217;t finished with them yet.]]></description>
					<pubDate>Mon, 22 Oct 2007 22:52:41 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>The Partial Kingdom 2 - Three Kings </title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/the-partial-kingdom-2--three-kings-chris-appleby-sermon-on-bible-study-113161.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Good leadership is more than just giftedness. It also involves faithfulness to God, a right focus and direction for God&#8217;s people.]]></description>
					<pubDate>Mon, 22 Oct 2007 22:49:02 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>The Partial Kingdom 1 - Land of Hope and Glory </title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/the-partial-kingdom-1--land-of-hope-and-glory-chris-appleby-sermon-on-bible-study-113160.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[God&#8217;s promise seems to have failed, but Moses is called to remind his people that he is God and he will save them and give them the land he promised to Abraham. God can be trusted.]]></description>
					<pubDate>Mon, 22 Oct 2007 22:46:00 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>The Promised Kingdom 2</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/the-promised-kingdom-2-chris-appleby-sermon-on-bible-study-113159.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[God makes a covenant with Abraham that he&#8217;ll make his descendants a great nation, that he&#8217;ll give them a land and that he&#8217;ll bless all peoples through him.]]></description>
					<pubDate>Mon, 22 Oct 2007 22:42:21 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>The Promised Kingdom - Abram - Man of Faith </title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/the-promised-kingdom--abram--man-of-faith-chris-appleby-sermon-on-bible-study-113158.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[God wants us to follow Abram&#8217;s example of living by faith, holding loosely to the things of this world, the things that appear to give comfort and security and to act on what God promises even when our external circumstances appear to indicate that it&#8217;s n]]></description>
					<pubDate>Mon, 22 Oct 2007 22:38:43 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>The Perished Kingdom</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/the-perished-kingdom-chris-appleby-sermon-on-bible-study-113157.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[God&#8217;s perfect plan for the world was destroyed because the man and woman failed to trust him to do what he said he&#8217;d do and as a result all their relationships were broken.]]></description>
					<pubDate>Mon, 22 Oct 2007 22:35:40 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>The Pattern of the Kingdom</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/the-pattern-of-the-kingdom-chris-appleby-sermon-on-bible-study-113156.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[ God&#8217;s people in God&#8217;s place, the place of his blessing, the Blessed World, living in obedience to God&#8217;s commands, in harmony with one another and caring for God&#8217;s creation as good stewards of all that God has provided. That&#8217;s as good a description of par]]></description>
					<pubDate>Mon, 22 Oct 2007 22:31:52 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>User's Guide to the Bible - Introduction </title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/users-guide-to-the-bible--introduction-chris-appleby-sermon-on-bible-study-113154.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Introduicing a series that helps us see  how each smaller part fits into the big story of the Bible]]></description>
					<pubDate>Mon, 22 Oct 2007 22:28:58 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>Jesus Heals Many</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/jesus-heals-many-chris-appleby-sermon-on-miracles-of-jesus-106580.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Jesus shows that he is who he claims to be by healing amny people.]]></description>
					<pubDate>Mon, 14 May 2007 04:39:17 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>Good News for the Poor</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/good-news-for-the-poor-chris-appleby-sermon-on-jesus-ministry-106579.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Here is a goal that everyone of us is called to work towards as a part of Christ&#8217;s body here on earth: to preach good news to the poor, to proclaim freedom for the prisoners and recovery of sight for the blind, to release the oppressed, and to proclaim th]]></description>
					<pubDate>Mon, 14 May 2007 04:33:33 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>A Tempting Start</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/a-tempting-start-chris-appleby-sermon-on-jesus-temptation-106578.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Understand the nature of the temptations Satan throws before you, fight them with God&#8217;s word and seek forgiveness from Jesus when you fail, knowing that he understands what it&#8217;s like to be tempted. ]]></description>
					<pubDate>Mon, 14 May 2007 04:27:09 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>The Boy Jesus at the Temple</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/the-boy-jesus-at-the-temple-chris-appleby-sermon-on-jesus-life-106577.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Jesus comes as the Son of God so he must be about his Father&#8217;s business.]]></description>
					<pubDate>Mon, 14 May 2007 04:24:21 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>Jesus Presented at the Temple </title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/jesus-presented-at-the-temple-chris-appleby-sermon-on-christmas-106327.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Tf what&#8217;s happened with his birth we also need God&#8217;s word to enlighten us, to fill out for us these events with the rich understanding of God&#8217;s plan for the world.]]></description>
					<pubDate>Tue, 8 May 2007 02:10:58 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>A Child is Born</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/a-child-is-born-chris-appleby-sermon-on-christmas-105696.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The Christmas Story is full of surprises: Surprises that reassure us that GOd uses ordinary people, is in control of history, gives us significance and accepts all people.]]></description>
					<pubDate>Sat, 21 Apr 2007 23:41:44 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>Surprising Words</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/surprising-words-chris-appleby-sermon-on-christmas-105695.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[God&#8217;s power is at work whenever the gospel is preached. If he could do the things we read about here in Luke 2, there&#8217;s nothing he can&#8217;t achieve.]]></description>
					<pubDate>Sat, 21 Apr 2007 22:51:51 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>John The Baptist</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/john-the-baptist-chris-appleby-sermon-on-wisdom-105694.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[We need to be prepared and we need to prepare those around us for the coming of the Lord.]]></description>
					<pubDate>Sat, 21 Apr 2007 22:39:12 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>Wisdom from Above</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/wisdom-from-above-chris-appleby-sermon-on-wisdom-105693.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[How do we get wisdom, and once we&#8217;ve got it, how do we show in our lives that we have it? ]]></description>
					<pubDate>Sat, 21 Apr 2007 22:25:04 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>Wisdom - a matter of life and death </title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/wisdom--a-matter-of-life-and-death-chris-appleby-sermon-on-wisdom-105692.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[What difference does it make if you&#8217;re wise or not? And what&#8217;s so important about being wise? Because if you follow God&#8217;s way you will live.]]></description>
					<pubDate>Sat, 21 Apr 2007 22:18:20 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>Wisdom: 2 Ways to Live </title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/wisdom-2-ways-to-live-chris-appleby-sermon-on-wisdom-105691.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Wisdom is the key to life. Choose wisdom. The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. ]]></description>
					<pubDate>Sat, 21 Apr 2007 22:06:31 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>Being God's Church</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/being-gods-church-chris-appleby-sermon-on-church-body-of-christ-105690.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[As God&#8217;s Church we gather together to worship God as his people; to remember Jesus&#8217; death on the cross on our behalf; to build one another up; to stir one another up to love and good works; and to encourage one another to persevere to the end. 
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					<pubDate>Sat, 21 Apr 2007 21:57:21 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>Esther Pt 2</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/esther-pt-2-chris-appleby-sermon-on-esther-97128.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Esther and Mordecai act on their own initiative  to bring about the salvatin of the Jews, but God is present in the background bringing things together. ]]></description>
					<pubDate>Sat, 28 Oct 2006 22:48:12 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>Esther Pt 1</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/esther-pt-1-chris-appleby-sermon-on-esther-97127.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[God doesn&#8217;t appear in the book of Esther, but he is present throughout as Esther and Mordecai work for the salvation of God&#8217;s people]]></description>
					<pubDate>Sat, 28 Oct 2006 22:43:34 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>True Personhood</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/true-personhood-chris-appleby-sermon-on-love-of-the-disciples-97126.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[God wants us to bear fruit that will last. We can do that by remaining connected to Jesus, the true vine.]]></description>
					<pubDate>Sat, 28 Oct 2006 22:36:54 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>The Always Appropriate Prayer</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/the-always-appropriate-prayer-chris-appleby-sermon-on-becoming-a-christian-97124.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Sin is our greatest problem as human beings. Only confessing our sin to God and asking for forgiveness will help us.]]></description>
					<pubDate>Sat, 28 Oct 2006 22:22:09 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>A Glorious Future</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/a-glorious-future-chris-appleby-sermon-on-creation-97123.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[This present world is broken and wearing out, but God has a glorious future prepared for those who love him.]]></description>
					<pubDate>Sat, 28 Oct 2006 22:18:17 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>True Reconciliation</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/true-reconciliation-chris-appleby-sermon-on-sharing-your-faith-97122.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[We&#8217;re on a mission from God. The motivation for our mission is the fear of the Lord and the love of Christ. The message of our mission is that God was in Christ reconciling the world to himself. The magnificence of our mission is that God has made us his ]]></description>
					<pubDate>Sat, 28 Oct 2006 22:12:45 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>A New Beginning Needed</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/a-new-beginning-needed-chris-appleby-sermon-on-holy-spirit-attributes-97121.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[God gives us his Holy Spirit to enable us to be renewed and begin life again as children of God.]]></description>
					<pubDate>Sat, 28 Oct 2006 22:07:54 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>Humanity Reborn</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/humanity-reborn-chris-appleby-sermon-on-humanity-of-christ-97120.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Humanity dies with Adam and Eve but God&#8217;s plan is to bring us back to life through his own Son who renews creation.]]></description>
					<pubDate>Sat, 28 Oct 2006 22:01:15 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>A Look in the Mirror</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/a-look-in-the-mirror-chris-appleby-sermon-on-assurance-of-salvation-97118.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Humanity has failed to live up to God&#8217;s standards but Jesus provides the way by which we can be saved ]]></description>
					<pubDate>Sat, 28 Oct 2006 21:55:02 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>A Realistic humanism</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/a-realistic-humanism-chris-appleby-sermon-on-sin-fall-of-man-97116.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Our chief purpose in being human is to love God with all our heart and soul and mind and strength. How can we do that after the fall? Through God&#8217;s power, through God&#8217;s Holy Spirit, given to all who have faith in Jesus Christ.]]></description>
					<pubDate>Sat, 28 Oct 2006 21:47:17 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>The Enigma of Humanity</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/the-enigma-of-humanity-chris-appleby-sermon-on-creation-97115.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Humanity is at the same time insignificant and the pinnacle of God&#8217;s work of creation]]></description>
					<pubDate>Sat, 28 Oct 2006 21:41:18 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>All Things Good </title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/all-things-good-chris-appleby-sermon-on-creation-88844.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[To be human means to be made in God&#8217;s image, to reflect his character, his goodness, his creativity, his love. It means to relate with others and with God at a personal level. It means to bear the responsibility for his creation, for tending it and caring]]></description>
					<pubDate>Fri, 3 Mar 2006 21:11:25 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>Praying for Power</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/praying-for-power-chris-appleby-sermon-on-prayer-adoration-88843.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Paul prays for power, not for specific situations but for the power to know the enormity of the love of God.]]></description>
					<pubDate>Fri, 3 Mar 2006 20:53:16 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>Praying to a Sovereign God</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/praying-to-a-sovereign-god-chris-appleby-sermon-on-prayer-adoration-88842.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[God&#8217;s sovereignty is an incentive to prayer because it assures us that when we pray for things that accord with his will, he&#8217;ll gladly do them.]]></description>
					<pubDate>Fri, 3 Mar 2006 20:50:36 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>Praying for Excellence</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/praying-for-excellence-chris-appleby-sermon-on-prayer-adoration-88841.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Paul prays that his readers love might overflowmore and more wit hfull knowledge and insight]]></description>
					<pubDate>Fri, 3 Mar 2006 20:47:49 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>Praying for the Church</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/praying-for-the-church-chris-appleby-sermon-on-prayer-adoration-88840.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The knowledge of the will of God is both the thing that will guide our living and the thing that&#8217;ll assure us of our final destiny. But it&#8217;s primarily a means to an end. It&#8217;s the means by which we can do what is pleasing to God. It&#8217;s the means by which we]]></description>
					<pubDate>Fri, 3 Mar 2006 20:44:56 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>A Framework for Prayer</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/a-framework-for-prayer-chris-appleby-sermon-on-prayer-adoration-88839.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[We are to pray for one another with thankfulness for God&#8217;s grace being shown in our lives; with confidence that God is watching over us and will vindicate us in the end. We are to pray that God might see in us the fruit of his Spirit, that he might bring ]]></description>
					<pubDate>Fri, 3 Mar 2006 20:41:49 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>Love Incarnate</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/love-incarnate-chris-appleby-sermon-on-christmas-advent-88377.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Advent is a time when we&#8217;re reminded of the need to prepare, to get ready. We&#8217;re not just waiting, we&#8217;re preparing. How do we prepare for that day? By purifying ourselves, just as he is pure. By continuing to rejoice that God has come among us. By getting]]></description>
					<pubDate>Tue, 14 Feb 2006 17:35:43 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>What is the Gospel</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/what-is-the-gospel-chris-appleby-sermon-on-what-is-evangelism-88376.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The gospel is the message, the good news, that God&#8217;s promise of salvation has been accomplished. It&#8217;s the message that those who have been in exile from God&#8217;s presence are to be brought back. It&#8217;s the message that for those who believe in Jesus Christ, wh]]></description>
					<pubDate>Tue, 14 Feb 2006 17:31:26 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>True Wisdom</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/true-wisdom-chris-appleby-sermon-on-repentance-88375.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[True wisdom involves understanding your position before God and turning to him in repentance, asking him to restore you.]]></description>
					<pubDate>Tue, 14 Feb 2006 17:27:16 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>God's Never-Ending Love</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/gods-never-ending-love-chris-appleby-sermon-on-gods-love-88374.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Throughout salvation history, God acts out his loving nature. He continues to call people out of &#8217;Egypt&#8217;: out of fear, out of oppression, out of loneliness, out of meaninglessness, out of bondage of every kind. He never gives us up.]]></description>
					<pubDate>Tue, 14 Feb 2006 17:22:30 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>Sow the Wind Reap the Whirlwind </title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/sow-the-wind-reap-the-whirlwind-chris-appleby-sermon-on-ot-prophets-84580.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[There is no faithfulness steadfast love or knowledge of God. This is the fault of poor teaching by the priests and bad leadership by the nations secular leaders. It results in false religion and false hope.]]></description>
					<pubDate>Wed, 2 Nov 2005 02:39:42 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>Hosea's Love - Betrayal and Judgement</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/hoseas-love--betrayal-and-judgement-chris-appleby-sermon-on-ot-prophets-84579.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Hosea gives a picture not only of the way God hurts when his people are unfaithful, but about the real power of his love. Here is a love that expects a response of single-minded faithfulness, and that won&#8217;t rest until it gets it.]]></description>
					<pubDate>Wed, 2 Nov 2005 02:34:20 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>Behold What Manner of Love</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/behold-what-manner-of-love-chris-appleby-sermon-on-ot-prophets-84577.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[God&#8217;s love is a powerful love. It&#8217;s a love that reaches out to us even while we&#8217;re being unfaithful. It&#8217;s a love that willingly pays the cost to win us back. But in the end it&#8217;s a love that must be taken up by those to whom it&#8217;s offered.]]></description>
					<pubDate>Wed, 2 Nov 2005 02:29:43 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>Final Instructions - How to be a Gospel Church</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/final-instructions--how-to-be-a-gospel-church-chris-appleby-sermon-on-discipleship-84576.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[How to be a gospel church; how to live lives that are appropriate for people who are waiting for Christ to return to take us to be with him forever.]]></description>
					<pubDate>Wed, 2 Nov 2005 02:18:34 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>Delegation</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/delegation-chris-appleby-sermon-on-discipleship-84575.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Jesus return is the motivation for remaining holy and blameless to be ready when he appears so we can join him, so we&#8217;re worthy of him. Paul&#8217;s prayer is that Jesus would provide the power to do it.]]></description>
					<pubDate>Wed, 2 Nov 2005 02:13:26 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>How to Serve the Church</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/how-to-serve-the-church-chris-appleby-sermon-on-evangelism-urgency-84574.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The way to serve the church, the way to serve God in the church, is to build it up by proclaiming the gospel, by helping those who come to faith to grow, and by encouraging them to become mature believers who in turn can bring others into the kingdom.]]></description>
					<pubDate>Wed, 2 Nov 2005 02:03:00 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>Thanksgiving for the Spread of the Gospel</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/thanksgiving-for-the-spread-of-the-gospel-chris-appleby-sermon-on-what-is-evangelism-84573.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The Church that receives the Gospel has a responsibility to pass it on. The Church that passes on the gospel must first embody it. It&#8217;s no use speaking the words if the actions that go with the words don&#8217;t agree.]]></description>
					<pubDate>Wed, 2 Nov 2005 01:58:29 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>Paul in Corinth</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/paul-in-corinth-chris-appleby-sermon-on-gods-provisions-84365.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[we can be confident in sharing the gospel with our friends and neighbours because we know that God has already called out people to hear and respond when they hear the good news of salvation.]]></description>
					<pubDate>Tue, 25 Oct 2005 20:05:31 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>The Gospel is Preached at the Areopagus</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/the-gospel-is-preached-at-the-areopagus-chris-appleby-sermon-on-evangelism-how-to-84364.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Paul takes the context of a pagan city and uses their apparent spiritual thirst to tell them about Jesus and his rescue from the judgement to come.]]></description>
					<pubDate>Tue, 25 Oct 2005 20:02:04 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>Thessalonica and Berea</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/thessalonica-and-berea-chris-appleby-sermon-on-bible-influence-84363.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Paul centres his message on the historic Jesus, arguing from Scripture that he&#8217;s the Messiah. He persuades people by careful argument, opening the Scriptures to allow people to discover the truth for themselves. And he works as a leader of a team, includi]]></description>
					<pubDate>Tue, 25 Oct 2005 19:58:05 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>How God uses Human weaknes to bring about his purposes</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/how-god-uses-human-weaknes-to-bring-about-his-purposes-chris-appleby-sermon-on-gods-sovereign-will-84362.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[GOd used Paul and Barnabas&#8217; disagreement over John Mark to expand the work of the gospel. In his sovereignty he can even use our weaknesses to further his ends.]]></description>
					<pubDate>Tue, 25 Oct 2005 19:55:37 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>The Council at Jerusalem</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/the-council-at-jerusalem-chris-appleby-sermon-on-people-in-the-gospel-84361.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[At the first Council of teh Church, held in Jerusalem it was affirmed that the preaching of the gospel brings freedom because the gospel is all about the grace of God, the freely given forgiveness won by Christ on the cross.]]></description>
					<pubDate>Tue, 25 Oct 2005 19:49:39 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>A Flame that won't be Quenched</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/a-flame-that-wont-be-quenched-chris-appleby-sermon-on-paul-79912.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Despite the growing opposition to the gospel, Paul and Barnabas never stopped preachign the gospel, even at therisk of their lives. They also give a good example of mission strategy.]]></description>
					<pubDate>Mon, 6 Jun 2005 22:27:16 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>The First Missionary Journey</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/the-first-missionary-journey-chris-appleby-sermon-on-paul-79911.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Paul&#8217;s first missionary journey is a model for our own missionary endeavours in the modern world. God continues to call us to preach the gospel for thesame reasons as he did Paul.]]></description>
					<pubDate>Mon, 6 Jun 2005 22:23:12 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>Two Ways to Live</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/two-ways-to-live-chris-appleby-sermon-on-discipleship-79910.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The sermon on the mount is a series of hard sayings. It begins with consolation, with the blessings for those who follow him, but it ends with a harsh warning: a warning against foolishness and its consequences. Having listened to the sermon on the mount ]]></description>
					<pubDate>Mon, 6 Jun 2005 22:14:50 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>Good Friday Meditation</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/good-friday-meditation-chris-appleby-sermon-on-easter-good-friday-77582.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Jesus quotes the first line of Ps22 but evokes the enrtire Psalm as an expression of what he&#8217;s experiencing at that moment. His experience of abandonment is tempered by his faith in the God who saves.]]></description>
					<pubDate>Fri, 25 Mar 2005 17:48:41 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>Do to others as you would have them do to you</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/do-to-others-as-you-would-have-them-do-to-you-chris-appleby-sermon-on-sermon-on-the-mount-77581.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Do not judge, so that you may not be judged. Do not throw your pearls before swine. Ask, and it will be given you. Do to others as you would have them do to you; for this is the law and the prophets.]]></description>
					<pubDate>Fri, 25 Mar 2005 17:36:43 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>Single Minded Devotion</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/single-minded-devotion-chris-appleby-sermon-on-sermon-on-the-mount-77243.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Where are you putting your energy, your money, your time? Are you putting them into your own personal future, your own worldly security, or are you investing them in a future with God? Look to God&#8217;s future for security and hope.]]></description>
					<pubDate>Mon, 14 Mar 2005 20:42:20 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>Christian Disciplonie - by Camille Lang</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/christian-disciplonie--by-camille-lang-chris-appleby-sermon-on-christian-disciplines-77230.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[When Jesus comes again there will be judgment and reward. For those who have their hearts right with God &#8230; the right motives &#8230; they will receive a reward from their Father in Heaven &#8230; For those who don&#8217;t have their hearts right with God &#8230; there will be ju]]></description>
					<pubDate>Mon, 14 Mar 2005 17:20:42 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>The Woman at the Well</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/the-woman-at-the-well-chris-appleby-sermon-on-what-is-evangelism-77229.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Keep your eyes open for opportunities in your everyday life to share the gospel with people, to offer them living water, so they too can worship God in spirit and in truth.  
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					<pubDate>Mon, 14 Mar 2005 17:18:08 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>Turning the Other Cheek - by Michael Prabaharan</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/turning-the-other-cheek--by-michael-prabaharan-chris-appleby-sermon-on-christian-values-77228.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The Sermon on the Mount is an invitation &#8211; to taste and see this God, to join his club and deepen his kind of life skills.]]></description>
					<pubDate>Mon, 14 Mar 2005 17:15:05 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>Deadly Sins?</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/deadly-sins-chris-appleby-sermon-on-holiness-77225.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[We&#8217;re to be counter-cultural in the way we fight against the social pressures of our world where the norm is to respond to hurt with anger and revenge, where lust is seen as normal, faithfulness as an option. Rather we&#8217;re to respond with the servant love ]]></description>
					<pubDate>Mon, 14 Mar 2005 16:28:44 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>Being Salt and Light</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/being-salt-and-light-chris-appleby-sermon-on-sharing-your-faith-76147.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[We are Salt and Light. Jesus has commissioned us. We&#8217;re each ordained Christian workers. We are the world&#8217;s light. We are salt for the earth. Shine as a light before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father in heaven.]]></description>
					<pubDate>Mon, 7 Feb 2005 01:55:32 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>Australia Day</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/australia-day-chris-appleby-sermon-on-independence-day-76146.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Australians long to own a piece of Australia, but we need to recognise that before we own anything God owned it first and he owns us as well.]]></description>
					<pubDate>Mon, 7 Feb 2005 01:48:36 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>Jesus The Light of the World</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/jesus-the-light-of-the-world-chris-appleby-sermon-on-humanity-of-christ-76145.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Jesus came as a light to lighten the nations, he called people to be a church who would continue to share the good news with others, and his coming was accompanied by miraculous events that heralded the end to all suffering and the creation of a new heave]]></description>
					<pubDate>Mon, 7 Feb 2005 01:43:49 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>Justice, Love and Mercy</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/justice-love-and-mercy-chris-appleby-sermon-on-apologetics-general-76144.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[One way we can respond to a disaster like the Tsunami in Asia, apart from the obvious response of generosity to those in need is to call again on Jesus Christ, the lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world, thanking him for his sacrifice that makes ]]></description>
					<pubDate>Mon, 7 Feb 2005 01:39:18 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>Jesus is Baptised</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/jesus-is-baptised-chris-appleby-sermon-on-jesus-life-76143.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[ This Jesus, who lowers himself to the depth of us failed human beings, is the Beloved Son of the Living God. His baptism, unnecessary as it was in terms of repentance from sin, nevertheless shows us the importance of submitting to God&#8217;s law, God&#8217;s will f]]></description>
					<pubDate>Mon, 7 Feb 2005 01:32:10 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>Making Sense of it all</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/making-sense-of-it-all-chris-appleby-sermon-on-gods-sovereign-will-76142.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Why do major disasters happen in God&#8217;s world? How can we make sense of it as Christians]]></description>
					<pubDate>Mon, 7 Feb 2005 01:26:16 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>Celebrating Jesus</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/celebrating-jesus-chris-appleby-sermon-on-christmas-76141.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[We celebrate Jesus&#8217; enlightening presence among us; the coming of the one who brought the whole creation into being; our new found status as children of God, the fact that God has lowered himself to human form and dwelt among us; and we celebrate the glor]]></description>
					<pubDate>Mon, 7 Feb 2005 01:10:27 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>Immanuel God With Us</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/immanuel-god-with-us-chris-appleby-sermon-on-birth-of-jesus-76140.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[God with us is a message of assurance of God&#8217;s love and care for us]]></description>
					<pubDate>Mon, 7 Feb 2005 01:06:10 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>A Father's Concern</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/a-fathers-concern-chris-appleby-sermon-on-christian-disciplines-76139.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Paul wants his readers to move towards perfection. We learn to love one another, to agree with one another, to live in peace with one another]]></description>
					<pubDate>Mon, 7 Feb 2005 01:01:44 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>Power made perfect in Weakness</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/power-made-perfect-in-weakness-chris-appleby-sermon-on-discipleship-76138.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Our ability to serve God depends not on our ability but on God&#8217;s power.]]></description>
					<pubDate>Mon, 7 Feb 2005 00:56:52 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>True Power</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/true-power-chris-appleby-sermon-on-christian-values-76137.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Spiritual Power is a life changed for Jesus through presenting the Gospel. A spiritual Leader is someone who is willing to pay a personal price for his concern, his message, and his lifestyle as he bears the message of Jesus.]]></description>
					<pubDate>Mon, 7 Feb 2005 00:50:18 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>Christian Giving</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/christian-giving-chris-appleby-sermon-on-giving-general-76136.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[2 principles of Biblical giving: We should be giving generously in response to  god&#8217;s generosity towards us and we should give according to our means.]]></description>
					<pubDate>Mon, 7 Feb 2005 00:47:08 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>The Joy of Christian Repentance</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/the-joy-of-christian-repentance-chris-appleby-sermon-on-gods-forgiveness-76135.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Godly repentance comes as a result of godly grief, it leads to salvation &amp; it brings no regrets.]]></description>
					<pubDate>Mon, 7 Feb 2005 00:41:25 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>Living as One of Christ's</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/living-as-one-of-christs-chris-appleby-sermon-on-christian-disciplines-76134.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[For ambassadors of Christ to do their job to the best of their ability we need to acknowledge our difference from the world, even while we live within it and through the positives of that difference commend the gospel to those who haven&#8217;t yet heard it.]]></description>
					<pubDate>Mon, 7 Feb 2005 00:37:46 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>Ambassadors of Christ</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/ambassadors-of-christ-chris-appleby-sermon-on-evangelism-how-to-76133.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Stand up as ambassadors of Christ, gladly sharing the good news with those who haven&#8217;t yet heard. And pray that those who hear the gospel will respond today while the opportunity is there. 
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					<pubDate>Mon, 7 Feb 2005 00:33:41 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>Christ The Promise of Glory</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/christ-the-promise-of-glory-chris-appleby-sermon-on-lordship-of-christ-76132.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The gospel we have to share is a message of both warning and of great hope. It&#8217;s a message that proclaims Jesus Christ, the promise of Glory.]]></description>
					<pubDate>Mon, 7 Feb 2005 00:30:02 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>Christ the Yes to all God's Promises</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/christ-the-yes-to-all-gods-promises-chris-appleby-sermon-on-forgiveness-general-72111.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[We should be seeking to show in our lives the grace &amp; sincerity of God, but we do this not trusting in our own strength, but trusting solely in God&#8217;s grace &amp; forgiveness.]]></description>
					<pubDate>Thu, 23 Sep 2004 01:12:00 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>Christ Our Comforter</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/christ-our-comforter-chris-appleby-sermon-on-promises-of-god-72109.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Suffering is a common human experience. But it doesn&#8217;t have to stop us ministering for God. In fact God can use our experience of suffering to help others by the way we offer them the support that we have received from God.]]></description>
					<pubDate>Thu, 23 Sep 2004 01:08:43 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>Mighty Army or Milling Rabble</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/mighty-army-or-milling-rabble-chris-appleby-sermon-on-basics-of-christianity-71198.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The Apostles Creed - The Holy Catholic Church the Communion of Saints]]></description>
					<pubDate>Wed, 25 Aug 2004 00:50:09 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>Inward Outward and Upward</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Apostles Creed - I believe in the Holy Spirit]]></description>
					<pubDate>Wed, 25 Aug 2004 00:47:06 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>A Theology of the Future</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/a-theology-of-the-future-chris-appleby-sermon-on-basics-of-christianity-71196.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The Apostles Creed - From whence he shall come to judge the living and the dead]]></description>
					<pubDate>Wed, 25 Aug 2004 00:45:05 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>Ascended and Seated</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/ascended-and-seated-chris-appleby-sermon-on-divinity-of-christ-71195.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The Apostles Creed - He ascended into heaven and is seated at teh right hand of God the Father]]></description>
					<pubDate>Wed, 25 Aug 2004 00:41:57 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>Suffering Servant for me!</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Apostle&#8217;s Creed - suffered under Pontius Pilate]]></description>
					<pubDate>Wed, 25 Aug 2004 00:39:01 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>The Virgin Mary had a What?</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/the-virgin-mary-had-a-what-chris-appleby-sermon-on-basics-of-christianity-71193.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The Apostles Creed - Born of the Virgin Mary]]></description>
					<pubDate>Wed, 25 Aug 2004 00:36:27 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>The Man who is the Issue</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/the-man-who-is-the-issue-chris-appleby-sermon-on-basics-of-christianity-71192.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Th Apostle&#8217;s Creed - I Believe in Jesus Christ
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					<pubDate>Wed, 25 Aug 2004 00:33:42 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>Of Chaos and Dignity</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/of-chaos-and-dignity-chris-appleby-sermon-on-basics-of-christianity-71191.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Ther Apostle&#8217;s Creed - Maker of Heaven and Earth]]></description>
					<pubDate>Wed, 25 Aug 2004 00:30:17 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>Spiritual Genetics</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/spiritual-genetics-chris-appleby-sermon-on-basics-of-christianity-71190.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The Apostles Creed - I believe in God the Father Almighty, ]]></description>
					<pubDate>Wed, 25 Aug 2004 00:27:49 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>God Talk</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/god-talk-chris-appleby-sermon-on-basics-of-christianity-71189.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The Apostle&#8217;s Creed - Intro - The things you believe or don&#8217;t believe will change your life. So make sure you believe the truth about Christ]]></description>
					<pubDate>Wed, 25 Aug 2004 00:24:42 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>Stepping out of your comfort zone</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/stepping-out-of-your-comfort-zone-chris-appleby-sermon-on-what-is-evangelism-71188.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Peter discovers that God has more in mind than just the people of Israel as he&#8217;s taken outside his comfort zone to share the gospel with Cornelius]]></description>
					<pubDate>Wed, 25 Aug 2004 00:16:50 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>The light of life</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/the-light-of-life-chris-appleby-sermon-on-paul-71187.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[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&#8217;s palace itself.
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					<pubDate>Wed, 25 Aug 2004 00:13:11 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>Please Explain</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/please-explain-chris-appleby-sermon-on-apologetics-the-bible-71186.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The Ethiopian Eunuch didn&#8217;t understand the Bible until someone explained it to him. The whole Bible points to Jesus&#8217; life death and resurrection.]]></description>
					<pubDate>Wed, 25 Aug 2004 00:07:35 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>Stephen - What a Waste?</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/stephen--what-a-waste-chris-appleby-sermon-on-gods-sovereign-will-71185.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Although Stephen&#8217;s life seems to be wasted from an earthly perspective at least, his martyrdom has long term ramifications for the growth of the church. From this point on the gospel begins to spread.]]></description>
					<pubDate>Wed, 25 Aug 2004 00:03:57 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>Using Gifts Wisely</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/using-gifts-wisely-chris-appleby-sermon-on-christian-disciplines-71184.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Ultimately we&#8217;re called to service because we&#8217;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]]></description>
					<pubDate>Wed, 25 Aug 2004 00:00:19 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>Generosity &amp; Holding Back</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/generosity--holding-back-chris-appleby-sermon-on-forgiveness-general-66743.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[These verses are an encouragement to see how a Church can behave together when its members are committed to one another as fellow members of the body of Christ and to be generous with our possessions. But they&#8217;re also a warning not to hold back what we&#8217;ve]]></description>
					<pubDate>Sun, 14 Mar 2004 22:52:07 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>If this is from God ...</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/if-this-is-from-god--chris-appleby-sermon-on-character-66742.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[How do you respond to the work of God in Christians lives and how will you respond when you face opposition?]]></description>
					<pubDate>Sun, 14 Mar 2004 22:47:59 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>Compulsive Preaching</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/compulsive-preaching-chris-appleby-sermon-on-holy-spirit-in-believers-66127.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The Holy Spirit has been poured out. The disciples proclaim God&#8217;s word with clarity and boldness. Their proclamation is centred on Jesus Christ as the only way to God. They face opposition, but they&#8217;re enabled to stand up against that opposition as the Ho]]></description>
					<pubDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2004 00:02:28 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>Receiving Power</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/receiving-power-chris-appleby-sermon-on-holy-spirit-in-believers-66126.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The Holy Spirit shows himself in power. He purifies them to enable them to speak. He enables them to speak in a way that their hearers will understand. He enables God&#8217;s people to understand and interpret the Scriptures. He empowers them to speak the words]]></description>
					<pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2004 23:59:21 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>Power in Powerlessness</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/power-in-powerlessness-chris-appleby-sermon-on-christmas-65616.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The Christmas story juxtaposes the powerlessness of the human actors with the great saving power of God revealed in the birth of his only Son Jesus Christ.]]></description>
					<pubDate>Tue, 3 Feb 2004 21:10:18 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>The Grace of God has appeared</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/the-grace-of-god-has-appeared-chris-appleby-sermon-on-lordship-of-christ-65615.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[It&#8217;s not the beginning of a new year that will motivate us to change our way of life. Rather it&#8217;s the awareness that God has revealed the depths of his grace to us in the person of Jesus Christ, who came to purify us and to show us how to live in God&#8217;s pr]]></description>
					<pubDate>Tue, 3 Feb 2004 21:06:52 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>Trouble in the king's Household</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/trouble-in-the-kings-household-chris-appleby-sermon-on-david-65614.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[As great a king as David was, he was still a human king with all the flaws of any human being. It would take the coming of Jesus before we had a king who truly reflected God&#8217;s heart in all he did; whose leadership would fully reflect God&#8217;s character.]]></description>
					<pubDate>Tue, 3 Feb 2004 21:04:27 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>Waiting for Power</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/waiting-for-power-chris-appleby-sermon-on-church-general-65613.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[As we wait for Jesus to return, let&#8217;s keep our eyes focussed on the ministry Jesus has given us, the ministry of sharing the gospel with others, of building his kingdom. Let&#8217;s continue to pray for the coming of his kingdom, to strategise about how to see ]]></description>
					<pubDate>Tue, 3 Feb 2004 21:00:47 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>David &amp; Bathsheba</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/david--bathsheba-chris-appleby-sermon-on-david-63766.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Here we discover, once again, the two central elements in the way God deals with his people. Here we find God&#8217;s justice and mercy going hand in hand as he deals with a failed leader.
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					<pubDate>Sun, 30 Nov 2003 16:28:01 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>Israel at Peace</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/israel-at-peace-chris-appleby-sermon-on-david-63765.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[This part of 2 Samuel is really about God as the king, giving David the human king what he promised. It shows us David trusting God&#8217;s kingship, caring for Mephibosheth, not seeing him as a threat to what God gave him.]]></description>
					<pubDate>Sun, 30 Nov 2003 16:23:44 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>A House for the Lord or the Lord's House?</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/a-house-for-the-lord-or-the-lords-house-chris-appleby-sermon-on-david-63403.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[God will build David a house. God is building us into his Royal household. But just as Solomon&#8217;s temple was built through the labours of many, so too, God uses us to build his church. Both are true at the same time. God builds, we labour and the Church gr]]></description>
					<pubDate>Mon, 17 Nov 2003 16:14:59 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>David takes Jerusalem as his Capital</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/david-takes-jerusalem-as-his-capital-chris-appleby-sermon-on-david-63402.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[David is first of all the Shepherd King. That is, he rules with humble loving-kindness, reflecting the love and grace of God, trusting him to bring the victories he needs. But secondly he&#8217;s, at the same time, a warrior king, using all the military prowess]]></description>
					<pubDate>Mon, 17 Nov 2003 16:11:56 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>The Ark is Brought to Jerusalem</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/the-ark-is-brought-to-jerusalem-chris-appleby-sermon-on-gods-holiness-63401.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[What do you think of God? Is your idea of God big enough to take in the things we discover about him in his word? Are you prepared to worship a God who can do what he likes with his creation even if you can&#8217;t understand why he does them; even if you somet]]></description>
					<pubDate>Mon, 17 Nov 2003 16:08:49 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>David is made King</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/david-is-made-king-chris-appleby-sermon-on-david-62644.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[David becomes King by God&#8217;s plan but as a result of a series of events which are sometimes ungodly in nature. God is able to use ungoldy actions by sinful men and women to bring about his good purposes in history.]]></description>
					<pubDate>Mon, 20 Oct 2003 19:09:54 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>David's Lament over Saul</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/davids-lament-over-saul-chris-appleby-sermon-on-david-62643.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[David is a King after God&#8217;s own heart, because he looks to God for success in all he does.
David&#8217;s success will come from his devotion to and his reliance on the Lord, shown so clearly in his response to the death of Saul. ]]></description>
					<pubDate>Mon, 20 Oct 2003 19:06:17 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>An International Church</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/an-international-church-chris-appleby-sermon-on-giving-general-62642.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Corinth is a church with great resources, both material and spiritual, but it&#8217;s also a church with great responsibilities. It needs to recognise that it&#8217;s part of a world wide church and express that membership materially. And it needs to be on guard agai]]></description>
					<pubDate>Mon, 20 Oct 2003 19:02:29 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>The Fruit of the Spirit</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/the-fruit-of-the-spirit-chris-appleby-sermon-on-christian-love-62275.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Forget gifts for a moment. Let me show you the best way to demonstrate your Christian maturity. If you want to show just how mature you are as a Christian, then show it not by the way you exercise the gifts God gives you, but by the way you bear the fruit]]></description>
					<pubDate>Wed, 24 Sep 2003 23:21:38 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>Gifts and Worship</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/gifts-and-worship-chris-appleby-sermon-on-holy-spirit-general-62274.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Worship requires order. If the Spirit is to be enabled to work, then decency and order are needed to allow that work to happen. ]]></description>
					<pubDate>Wed, 24 Sep 2003 23:16:25 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>The Gifts of the Spirit</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/the-gifts-of-the-spirit-chris-appleby-sermon-on-gifts-general-60422.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The body is made up of many members, all of which are vital if the body is to function correctly. But test the gifts to see whether they exalt Jesus as Lord. Second, check whether their exercise is building up the body of Christ. And thirdly make sure you]]></description>
					<pubDate>Sun, 27 Jul 2003 17:13:14 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>Freedom to restrict our freedom</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/freedom-to-restrict-our-freedom-chris-appleby-sermon-on-christian-love-59847.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Freedom isn&#8217;t everything. Make sure the freedom we hang onto includes the freedom to win others for hrist ansd the freedom to love other Christians even above ourselves.]]></description>
					<pubDate>Mon, 7 Jul 2003 18:39:32 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>Freedom and Sensitivity to Others</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/freedom-and-sensitivity-to-others-chris-appleby-sermon-on-christian-love-59846.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Make sure whatever you do leads to either you or others being built up because knowledge puffs up but love builds up.]]></description>
					<pubDate>Mon, 7 Jul 2003 18:33:57 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>Marriage and Singleness - 2 Gifts from God</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/marriage-and-singleness--2-gifts-from-god-chris-appleby-sermon-on-sexuality-59530.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Marriage or singleness, celibacy or asceticism. The issue, whatever state we happen to be in, is this: &quot;unhindered devotion to the Lord.&quot; Married or single, this is what matters: is your mind set on the things of the Lord? Are your energies directed to se]]></description>
					<pubDate>Tue, 24 Jun 2003 18:31:20 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>Freedom and Morality</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/freedom-and-morality-chris-appleby-sermon-on-holiness-59529.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[We&#8217;re to live such lives of purity that we glorify God not just with our words but with our whole bodies. And as a church we&#8217;re to encourage one another to live lives of purity so that the church is strengthened in its purity, not weakened.
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					<pubDate>Tue, 24 Jun 2003 18:27:08 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>Weakness or power</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/weakness-or-power-chris-appleby-sermon-on-basics-of-christianity-58784.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Be faithful, stick to what&#8217;s been revealed to us in God&#8217;s Word and rely on God&#8217;s power to bring the growth.]]></description>
					<pubDate>Sat, 31 May 2003 23:14:22 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>Fools and Factions</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/fools-and-factions-chris-appleby-sermon-on-basics-of-christianity-58783.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Lets work together as servants, building on the one foundation, Jesus Christ, so as to build up the church in unity according to God&#8217;s wisdom, not human wisdom. ]]></description>
					<pubDate>Sat, 31 May 2003 23:12:39 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>Wisdom or Foolishness</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/wisdom-or-foolishness-chris-appleby-sermon-on-basics-of-christianity-58781.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The Christian message is foolishness to our world. But God&#8217;s foolishness is wiser than human wisdom. Christians can only boast in God, and not in ourselves. And Christians maturity is about having God&#8217;s Spirit, not our own wisdom. It&#8217;s about having the mi]]></description>
					<pubDate>Sat, 31 May 2003 23:09:33 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>Unity in Diversity</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/unity-in-diversity-chris-appleby-sermon-on-character-57997.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[In a Church where diversity is the norm, our unity is of vital importance. Let&#8217;s remember to emphasise the centrality of Christ as Lord and of the saving power of the gospel; and the need to look to Christ rather than to human wisdom to determine how to l]]></description>
					<pubDate>Fri, 9 May 2003 18:45:54 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>A single new Humanity</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/a-single-new-humanity-chris-appleby-sermon-on-church-body-of-christ-57606.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[In the past we were alienated from God and from others, but now we have been reconciled to God through the work of Jesus Christ, so let&#8217;s seek to live for the future, for a time when all of God&#8217;s people will be joined as one, in a new heaven and a new ear]]></description>
					<pubDate>Sun, 27 Apr 2003 19:47:16 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>The Death of Saul and the Life of Christ</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/the-death-of-saul-and-the-life-of-christ-chris-appleby-sermon-on-ot-kings-57603.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[In the short term Saul&#8217;s reign was a failure. But in the longer term God had a king in mind for Israel, who, through his death and resurrection, would bring the salvation, the leadership, the rule that the nation needed and who, in fact, would extend that]]></description>
					<pubDate>Sun, 27 Apr 2003 18:48:16 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>David, Man of renown</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/david-man-of-renown-chris-appleby-sermon-on-david-57598.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Here is an example both of God&#8217;s providence and God&#8217;s grace in action as David&#8217;s wilderness years approach their conclusion. ]]></description>
					<pubDate>Sun, 27 Apr 2003 17:35:28 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>Witchcraft</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/witchcraft-chris-appleby-sermon-on-ot-kings-57597.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Saul continues to disobey God, this time by resorting to witchcraft. But God never abandons his people. He has a king prepared who&#8217;s a man after his own heart, who&#8217;ll restore the fortunes of Israel: David, the shepherd boy, who&#8217;s become a great warrior th]]></description>
					<pubDate>Sun, 27 Apr 2003 17:27:36 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>David and Jonathan</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/david-and-jonathan-chris-appleby-sermon-on-david-56815.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Here is the story of a friendship that transcends personal ambition, family differences and even the circumstances of war. It&#8217;s a friendship based on a recognition of God&#8217;s will for his people Israel, expressed through one man, David. It&#8217;s a friendship th]]></description>
					<pubDate>Thu, 3 Apr 2003 18:27:33 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>David &amp; Goliath - The Battle is the Lord's</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/david--goliath--the-battle-is-the-lords-chris-appleby-sermon-on-david-56814.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[God is the one who saves, not by sword or spear, but by his power, by his word proclaimed in the gospel, by his Spirit who fills each one of us just as he filled David.]]></description>
					<pubDate>Thu, 3 Apr 2003 18:24:36 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>A Boy with the heart of a King</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/a-boy-with-the-heart-of-a-king-chris-appleby-sermon-on-david-56813.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[God looks on the heart not on the outside. The human ruler is at his most kingly when he bows before God, freely, willing, and out of love for God.]]></description>
					<pubDate>Thu, 3 Apr 2003 18:20:58 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>Saul's Failure</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/sauls-failure-chris-appleby-sermon-on-ot-kings-56812.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Saul&#8217;s mistake was that he was more worried about his success than God&#8217;s glory. God became for him a means to an end, rather than an end in himself. So this is both warning and a challenge to us. Make sure that God is at the centre of our focus in everyth]]></description>
					<pubDate>Thu, 3 Apr 2003 18:16:59 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>The Last  Straw</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/the-last-straw-chris-appleby-sermon-on-ot-kings-56811.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[It wasn&#8217;t enough that Saul had Go&#8217;s Spirit within him. He also needed to respond to the Spirit&#8217;s prompting with obedience. We need to listen to God&#8217;s voice and respond as he would have us respond. &quot;Surely, to obey is better than sacrifice, and to heed tha]]></description>
					<pubDate>Thu, 3 Apr 2003 18:13:38 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>Saul's Kingship Confirmed</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/sauls-kingship-confirmed-chris-appleby-sermon-on-god-the-father-56810.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Our God is a God who uses even our rebelliousness to bring about his purposes for his people. The people have abandoned God as king, but he doesn&#8217;t abandon them. He continues to deliver them, now using the king they&#8217;ve asked for as the avenue through whic]]></description>
					<pubDate>Thu, 3 Apr 2003 18:05:52 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>Saul for King!</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/saul-for-king-chris-appleby-sermon-on-holy-spirit-in-believers-54713.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Saul is chosen to be King but noone knows. God works in secret and he works through the indwelling of his Holy Spirit to change Saul so he can be King.]]></description>
					<pubDate>Mon, 3 Feb 2003 21:53:42 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>The Call of Samuel and the Fall of Eli</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/the-call-of-samuel-and-the-fall-of-eli-chris-appleby-sermon-on-gods-forgiveness-54222.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The Priesthood has failed so God raises up a prophet to bring his word to his people. God uses the circumstances of Hannah to bring about his plan.]]></description>
					<pubDate>Mon, 20 Jan 2003 15:46:15 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>Defeat for Israel, Victory for God</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/defeat-for-israel-victory-for-god-chris-appleby-sermon-on-gods-omnipotence-54221.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[ALthough Israel suffers a defeat, God is still in control]]></description>
					<pubDate>Mon, 20 Jan 2003 15:43:05 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>The Ark is Returned and Samuel leads Israel</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/the-ark-is-returned-and-samuel-leads-israel-chris-appleby-sermon-on-gods-omnipotence-54220.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[God&#8217;s sovereignty is shown in the way he brings the Ark back to Israel and in the way he brings victory over the Philistines]]></description>
					<pubDate>Mon, 20 Jan 2003 15:39:58 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>Foundations of Kingdom</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/foundations-of-kingdom-chris-appleby-sermon-on-samuel-53549.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[God uses the faithfulness of a woman to begin his work of bringing to fulfilment the promise to make Israel into a great nation.]]></description>
					<pubDate>Sun, 29 Dec 2002 19:15:40 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>Peace on Earth</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/peace-on-earth-chris-appleby-sermon-on-christmas-53548.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[God offers us peace with him, with each other and peace from worry.]]></description>
					<pubDate>Sun, 29 Dec 2002 19:11:49 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>The Credible Christian Woman</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/the-credible-christian-woman-chris-appleby-sermon-on-character-53377.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The Credible Christian woman will be found if she nurtures her inner being, if she is being herself, if she is being satisfied with the occupation in which she is engaged and if she will be present to others.]]></description>
					<pubDate>Sat, 21 Dec 2002 18:45:58 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>The Credible Christian Household</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/the-credible-christian-household-chris-appleby-sermon-on-character-53281.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The Credible Christian household depends on those within it being submitted to one another, offering hospitality to others and using their tongues only to build up.]]></description>
					<pubDate>Tue, 17 Dec 2002 22:13:37 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>The Credible Christian Church</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/the-credible-christian-church-chris-appleby-sermon-on-unity-52906.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The Credible Christian church will be characterised by unity, humility, gentleness, patience and peace. Our primary task is to proclaim the gospel to the ends of the earth and our success will depend on our credibility.]]></description>
					<pubDate>Tue, 3 Dec 2002 15:18:11 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>The Credible Christian Man</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/the-credible-christian-man-chris-appleby-sermon-on-christian-values-52905.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[To be credible as Christians, men need to acknowledge their dependence on God in everything, to make God their first priority, to make their spiritual security more important than their financial security, humbly admit their mistakes and express their sex]]></description>
					<pubDate>Tue, 3 Dec 2002 15:13:51 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>Credible Christianity</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/credible-christianity-chris-appleby-sermon-on-character-52471.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[We need to be credible as Christians if we&#8217;re to fulfill our reason for being here - to share the gospel with those we meet. We&#8217;ll do this by showing the sorts of Characteristics that Jesus describes in the sermon on the mount and by the way we live toget]]></description>
					<pubDate>Mon, 18 Nov 2002 20:33:29 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>Fellowship and Citizenship</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/fellowship-and-citizenship-chris-appleby-sermon-on-forgiveness-general-51822.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[God expectes different responses to offence depending on whether we act as an individual or as a government.]]></description>
					<pubDate>Fri, 1 Nov 2002 18:57:34 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>Fellowship in the Gospel</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/fellowship-in-the-gospel-chris-appleby-sermon-on-discipleship-51820.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Paul&#8217;s ministry, like ours was one which relied not just on the power of God, but on many fellow workers sharing the load in the fellowship of the gospel.]]></description>
					<pubDate>Fri, 1 Nov 2002 18:52:30 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>The Crisis of Freedom</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/the-crisis-of-freedom-chris-appleby-sermon-on-christian-liberty-51819.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Dealing with freedom is a tricky thing. it requires restraint and an awareness of the source of our freedom, namely the mercy and grace of God shown in Jesus Christ.]]></description>
					<pubDate>Fri, 1 Nov 2002 18:47:13 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>The imperative of Proclamation</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/the-imperative-of-proclamation-chris-appleby-sermon-on-evangelism-urgency-51277.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Unless we proclaim the gospel people are doomed to God&#8217;s judgement]]></description>
					<pubDate>Mon, 14 Oct 2002 00:50:39 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>Transformation and renewal</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/transformation-and-renewal-chris-appleby-sermon-on-call-of-the-disciples-51276.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[God calls us to give up all we have in response to his mercy and graceshown to us in Jesus Christ]]></description>
					<pubDate>Mon, 14 Oct 2002 00:46:06 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>The Place of the Jews in God's Plan</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/the-place-of-the-jews-in-gods-plan-chris-appleby-sermon-on-gods-forgiveness-48477.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[God&#8217;s promises have not been forgotten. God has the right to choose because he is the sovereign Lord and Creator. God&#8217;s motive is love and mercy, and the demonstration of his glory. We all depend on his mercy for our salvation]]></description>
					<pubDate>Tue, 16 Jul 2002 18:55:58 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>More Than Conquerors</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/more-than-conquerors-chris-appleby-sermon-on-assurance-of-salvation-48276.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[How do we know our salvation is assured? We know because our salvation is God&#8217;s work from start to finish. God has poured out his love on us in Jesus Christ. He&#8217;s filled us with his Spirit as the sign and seal of the salvation to come. It&#8217;s God who&#8217;s begu]]></description>
					<pubDate>Tue, 9 Jul 2002 18:34:17 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>Waiting for Glory</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/waiting-for-glory-chris-appleby-sermon-on-discipleship-48095.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[As we wait in hope, in the midst of a suffering world, God is at work, bringing us through to the last day when that hope will at last be seen, when hope will no longer be necessary because its fulfillment has come.]]></description>
					<pubDate>Wed, 3 Jul 2002 17:44:53 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>Life in the Spirit</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/life-in-the-spirit-chris-appleby-sermon-on-assurance-of-salvation-47915.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[If we wonder whether we&#8217;re truly followers of Christ then this is one way God helps us: are our minds set on the things of God, is our failure to obey, something we struggle with, do we relate to God as our father, rather than someone distant and remote?]]></description>
					<pubDate>Wed, 26 Jun 2002 18:43:35 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>Law Keeping - the Real Story</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/law-keeping--the-real-story-chris-appleby-sermon-on-evangelism-the-lost-47471.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The trouble wit hlaw keeping is that we&#8217;re unable to do it. The good thing about the law is that it drives us back to dependence on the grace of God in Jesu Christ]]></description>
					<pubDate>Mon, 10 Jun 2002 18:40:48 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>Slaves of Righteousness</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/slaves-of-righteousness-chris-appleby-sermon-on-faith-47250.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[God calls us to give up our freedom, to make him our master, to submit to a new bond of slavery, slavery to righteousness, knowing that obeying God will actually enable us to live the way God originally intended.]]></description>
					<pubDate>Mon, 3 Jun 2002 16:49:51 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>Dead &amp; Alive</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/dead--alive-chris-appleby-sermon-on-dead-to-sin-46877.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Consider yourself dead to sin and alive to God in Christ Jesus, and in response exercise your will to put to death that which belongs to the old life, presenting your bodies to God as instruments of righteousness.]]></description>
					<pubDate>Tue, 21 May 2002 17:05:47 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>A New World Order</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/a-new-world-order-chris-appleby-sermon-on-gods-forgiveness-46578.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Jesus coming has brought in a new world order. His obedience to God means we are no longer tied down by the death that came from Adam&#8217;s rebellion]]></description>
					<pubDate>Sat, 11 May 2002 22:21:38 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>The Voice of history - Faith or Law</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/the-voice-of-history--faith-or-law-chris-appleby-sermon-on-forgiveness-in-jesus-46152.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Righteousness has always been by grace alone, even Abraham was justified by his faith apart from works]]></description>
					<pubDate>Wed, 1 May 2002 19:56:47 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>Truth and justice for all</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/truth-and-justice-for-all-chris-appleby-sermon-on-gods-forgiveness-46150.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Justice isn&#8217;t necessarily a desirable thing. Better to receive God&#8217;s grace than to have justice applied to our lives.]]></description>
					<pubDate>Wed, 1 May 2002 19:53:29 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>Peace, Perfect Peace</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/peace-perfect-peace-chris-appleby-sermon-on-gods-forgiveness-46149.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[God offers us peace for all time with him. His love is unconditional, entirely his own doing]]></description>
					<pubDate>Wed, 1 May 2002 19:31:45 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>Righteousness, a gift for all</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/righteousness-a-gift-for-all-chris-appleby-sermon-on-bible-study-44275.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[None of us can earn God&#8217;s favour,because none of us is righteous, but he gives us righteousness, unearned and unmerited as a gift through the death and resurrectin of Jesus Christ.]]></description>
					<pubDate>Tue, 12 Mar 2002 15:32:35 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>The Jews, the law and God</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/the-jews-the-law-and-god-chris-appleby-sermon-on-faith-vs-works-43882.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Jews have an advantage in that they have God&#8217;s law in written form and were the first to receive God&#8217;s grace but it doesn&#8217;t help since they&#8217;re unable to keep the law.]]></description>
					<pubDate>Mon, 4 Mar 2002 17:06:02 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>The Dark night of the soul</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/the-dark-night-of-the-soul-chris-appleby-sermon-on-sin-bondage-to-43466.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[All people&#8217;s efforts to be right with God have failed, because people chose to exchange the truth about God for a lie. Their only hope is the Gospel of God&#8217;s grace.]]></description>
					<pubDate>Mon, 18 Feb 2002 15:45:49 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>Salvation by Grace Alone</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/salvation-by-grace-alone-chris-appleby-sermon-on-bible-study-43261.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Introduction to the letter to the Romans]]></description>
					<pubDate>Sat, 9 Feb 2002 18:36:09 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>Jesus is Baptised</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/jesus-is-baptised-chris-appleby-sermon-on-humanity-of-christ-43260.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Jesus identifies with us in Baptism]]></description>
					<pubDate>Sat, 9 Feb 2002 18:33:49 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>Jesus Begins his Ministry</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/jesus-begins-his-ministry-chris-appleby-sermon-on-disciples-43259.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Jesus begins proclaiming the Kingdom of God and calls a group of disciples to join him in brining people into God&#8217;sd Kingdom]]></description>
					<pubDate>Sat, 9 Feb 2002 18:31:05 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>Not Ashamed of the Gospel</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/not-ashamed-of-the-gospel-chris-appleby-sermon-on-evangelism-how-to-43258.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Don&#8217;t be ashamed of the gospel. It&#8217;s the power of God for salvation for those who believe]]></description>
					<pubDate>Sat, 9 Feb 2002 18:11:42 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>Presented to the Lord</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/presented-to-the-lord-chris-appleby-sermon-on-birth-of-jesus-42486.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[People had been waiting a long time for the Messiah to come. When he comes the voices that are heard are vital to understanding the event]]></description>
					<pubDate>Fri, 11 Jan 2002 23:13:02 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>3 Wise men &amp; Others</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/3-wise-men--others-chris-appleby-sermon-on-christmas-41475.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Not everyone who encoutnered Jesus was wise. WIll you be wise in the way you respond to him?]]></description>
					<pubDate>Mon, 3 Dec 2001 17:30:57 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>Promises of Hope</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/promises-of-hope-chris-appleby-sermon-on-humanity-of-christ-41473.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Jesus coming is heralded by three messengers. We too are called to herald his coming to those we know.]]></description>
					<pubDate>Mon, 3 Dec 2001 16:26:10 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>The Ultimate Insult</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/the-ultimate-insult-chris-appleby-sermon-on-doing-gods-will-41192.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[People refuse to accept God&#8217;s authority. We don&#8217;t want to be tenants in God&#8217;s Vineyard. We want to be the owners.]]></description>
					<pubDate>Sun, 25 Nov 2001 16:55:43 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>That Monday Morning Feeling</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/that-monday-morning-feeling-chris-appleby-sermon-on-christian-disciplines-41093.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[God cares how we live. ]]></description>
					<pubDate>Tue, 20 Nov 2001 17:07:29 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>The Dishonest Manager</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/the-dishonest-manager-chris-appleby-sermon-on-giving-general-40918.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Make friends for yourself so that they may welcome you into the eternal home.]]></description>
					<pubDate>Tue, 13 Nov 2001 17:14:31 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>A Long Term Investment</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/a-long-term-investment-chris-appleby-sermon-on-bible-influence-40223.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[How we respond to God&#8217;s Word in this life determines our life in the next.]]></description>
					<pubDate>Sun, 21 Oct 2001 16:29:46 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>The Meaning of Love</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/the-meaning-of-love-chris-appleby-sermon-on-christian-love-39862.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Jesus teaching on love is totally radical. He pushes us to practice love, rather than giving excuses, and he points out that to love is to be a neighbour to anyone we might come across who needs our care.]]></description>
					<pubDate>Mon, 8 Oct 2001 00:06:03 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>The Seed of Change</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/the-seed-of-change-chris-appleby-sermon-on-parable-sower-and-seed-39851.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[God brings change to our world slowly, one person at a time, but with dynamic results.]]></description>
					<pubDate>Fri, 5 Oct 2001 23:34:00 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>The Danger of Anger</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/the-danger-of-anger-chris-appleby-sermon-on-character-39153.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Danger in itself is not wrong. But there are temnptations we face to deal with our anger unhelpfully.]]></description>
					<pubDate>Tue, 11 Sep 2001 17:32:17 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>The Temptation to misuse Sexuality</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/the-temptation-to-misuse-sexuality-chris-appleby-sermon-on-christian-values-38568.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[There are a number of distortions about sexuality that affect how we behave. What does the Bible teach us about our sexuality.]]></description>
					<pubDate>Mon, 20 Aug 2001 16:30:18 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>An Involved Community</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/an-involved-community-chris-appleby-sermon-on-christian-values-38387.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[If we live by the Spirit, it wil change how we live as part of the community of God&#8217;s people. We&#8217;ll care for one another, care for God&#8217;s ministers, never weary in doing good, and keep our focus clear.]]></description>
					<pubDate>Mon, 13 Aug 2001 19:12:59 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>The Lure of Money</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/the-lure-of-money-chris-appleby-sermon-on-christian-values-38386.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The love of money is the root of all kinds of evil. How can we fight the temptation to misuse money?]]></description>
					<pubDate>Mon, 13 Aug 2001 19:08:38 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>An Irrevocable Promise</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/an-irrevocable-promise-chris-appleby-sermon-on-faith-vs-works-37429.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[God&#8217;s Promise is primary. Works won&#8217;t help becuase salvatin is by faith alone.]]></description>
					<pubDate>Sat, 30 Jun 2001 23:25:38 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>An Inspired Message</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/an-inspired-message-chris-appleby-sermon-on-faith-general-37232.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Paul&#8217;s Gospel was given to him by God. Therefore it is worth defending. The gospel is Truth - God&#8217;s Truth]]></description>
					<pubDate>Sun, 24 Jun 2001 22:52:52 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>An Important Principle</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/an-important-principle-chris-appleby-sermon-on-faith-vs-works-37230.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Salvation is by Grace through faith alone. This affects how we see ourselves, others and God.]]></description>
					<pubDate>Sun, 24 Jun 2001 22:28:24 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>The Christian and God's Word</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/the-christian-and-gods-word-chris-appleby-sermon-on-ot-prophets-36962.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[When God&#8217;s people reject God&#8217;s word for long enough, God removes that word from them.]]></description>
					<pubDate>Fri, 15 Jun 2001 22:58:27 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>Old Testament and Right Living</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/old-testament-and-right-living-chris-appleby-sermon-on-discipleship-36473.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Amos reminds us of the need to seek God&#8217;s face, not just religious behaviour. ]]></description>
					<pubDate>Tue, 29 May 2001 19:51:54 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>Pursue Holiness</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/pursue-holiness-chris-appleby-sermon-on-holiness-35964.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Sermon for Commissioning of Missionary couple. Holiness as a lifelong pursuit.]]></description>
					<pubDate>Fri, 4 May 2001 01:54:28 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>Final Things</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/final-things-chris-appleby-sermon-on-discipleship-35600.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Jesus last words to his disciples, reinstating Peter as the leader of the church.]]></description>
					<pubDate>Sat, 21 Apr 2001 23:24:08 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>Jesus is Risen</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/jesus-is-risen-chris-appleby-sermon-on-easter-resurrection-35408.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Mary and the disciples discover true belief in Jesus and are sent out to proclaim his resurrection]]></description>
					<pubDate>Sat, 14 Apr 2001 21:06:50 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>Foolishness or Wisdom?</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/foolishness-or-wisdom-chris-appleby-sermon-on-evangelism-how-to-35047.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[April Fool&#8217;s Day sermon. Is it foolish or wise to become a follower of Jesus. It&#8217;s the wisest decision in the world.]]></description>
					<pubDate>Tue, 3 Apr 2001 00:30:58 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>Opposition and the Gift of the Spirit</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/opposition-and-the-gift-of-the-spirit-chris-appleby-sermon-on-holy-spirit-attributes-34471.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Christians will meet opposition today justas they did in Jesus day. The Holy Spirit is given to help them meet that opposition.]]></description>
					<pubDate>Mon, 12 Mar 2001 18:37:58 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>The Vine and the Branches</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/the-vine-and-the-branches-chris-appleby-sermon-on-discipleship-34247.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The role of branches is to ebar fruit. The key to bearing fruit is to remain firmly attached to the vine, relying on the power of God to bring forth fruit.]]></description>
					<pubDate>Sat, 3 Mar 2001 21:03:55 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>The Promise of the Spirit - New relationships</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/the-promise-of-the-spirit--new-relationships-chris-appleby-sermon-on-holy-spirit-in-believers-34068.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Jesus Promised the Holy Spirit to his disciples to come and bring them into a whole new relationship with himself and the father]]></description>
					<pubDate>Sun, 25 Feb 2001 17:44:02 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>Disappointing Disciples</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/disappointing-disciples-chris-appleby-sermon-on-christian-love-33685.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Jesus had to deal with disappointing disciples. So do we. How do we deal with them? By applying the new Law of Love.]]></description>
					<pubDate>Tue, 6 Feb 2001 19:06:44 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>Boaz - A Righteous Man</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/boaz--a-righteous-man-chris-appleby-sermon-on-ot-characters-33494.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Faith is a combinatin of waiting for God and using initiative to bring about God&#8217;s will.]]></description>
					<pubDate>Mon, 29 Jan 2001 20:51:45 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>Gideon - An Unexpected Hero</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/gideon--an-unexpected-hero-chris-appleby-sermon-on-gideon-33320.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Gideon wasn&#8217;t a natural hero, but God used him to save his people. God often uses ordinary people to do extraordinary things]]></description>
					<pubDate>Tue, 23 Jan 2001 19:40:44 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>Ruth - A Woman of Character</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/ruth--a-woman-of-character-chris-appleby-sermon-on-ruth-33319.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Ruth, a pagan widow through her faith becomes the key to Israel&#8217;s future and to God&#8217;s plan of salvation for the world]]></description>
					<pubDate>Tue, 23 Jan 2001 19:26:39 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
					<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/ruth--a-woman-of-character-chris-appleby-sermon-on-ruth-33319.asp</guid>
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					<title>Mary's Song</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/marys-song-chris-appleby-sermon-on-christmas-32616.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Christmas sermon on Mary&#8217;s song]]></description>
					<pubDate>Tue, 2 Jan 2001 20:00:54 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
					<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/marys-song-chris-appleby-sermon-on-christmas-32616.asp</guid>
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					<title>An Anatomy of unbelief</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/an-anatomy-of-unbelief-chris-appleby-sermon-on-jesus-life-32529.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[What is the difference between belief in Jesus and unbelief? What is the sign for Jesus that his task is finished?]]></description>
					<pubDate>Sat, 30 Dec 2000 19:34:43 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
					<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/an-anatomy-of-unbelief-chris-appleby-sermon-on-jesus-life-32529.asp</guid>
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					<title>The Meaning of the Incarnation</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/the-meaning-of-the-incarnation-chris-appleby-sermon-on-easter-maundy-thursday-32528.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Jesus&#8217; coming as a servant is highlighted in his washing the disciples feet at the last supper]]></description>
					<pubDate>Sat, 30 Dec 2000 19:28:15 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>Judges - Lessons From History</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/judges--lessons-from-history-chris-appleby-sermon-on-forgiveness-in-jesus-32527.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Lessons from history as found in the book of Judges]]></description>
					<pubDate>Sat, 30 Dec 2000 19:24:55 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>The Anointed King</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/the-anointed-king-chris-appleby-sermon-on-divinity-of-christ-31680.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Jesus anointing at Bethany followed by the triumphal entry to Jerusalem]]></description>
					<pubDate>Sun, 26 Nov 2000 19:05:37 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
					<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/the-anointed-king-chris-appleby-sermon-on-divinity-of-christ-31680.asp</guid>
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					<title>New Life- The Raising of Lazarus</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/new-life-the-raising-of-lazarus-chris-appleby-sermon-on-miracles-of-jesus-31678.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The raising of Lazarus - the centrality of belief in Jesus - how far does it go?]]></description>
					<pubDate>Sun, 26 Nov 2000 18:58:28 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>A Life Worth Living</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/a-life-worth-living-chris-appleby-sermon-on-christian-values-31239.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Intro to Philippians. Living life to the full.]]></description>
					<pubDate>Mon, 13 Nov 2000 01:36:39 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
					<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/a-life-worth-living-chris-appleby-sermon-on-christian-values-31239.asp</guid>
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					<title>New Purpose</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/new-purpose-chris-appleby-sermon-on-evangelism-how-to-31238.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Serving God even when it]]></description>
					<pubDate>Mon, 13 Nov 2000 01:31:42 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>A Man born Blind</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/a-man-born-blind-chris-appleby-sermon-on-miracles-of-jesus-31237.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Jesus encounter with the man born blind. Seeing as a metaphor of judgement]]></description>
					<pubDate>Mon, 13 Nov 2000 01:19:02 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>New Generosity</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/new-generosity-chris-appleby-sermon-on-giving-general-31236.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[New Life requires new generosity as shown by the Philippians]]></description>
					<pubDate>Mon, 13 Nov 2000 00:59:05 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>Unity And Diversity In The Church</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/unity-and-diversity-in-the-church-chris-appleby-sermon-on-giving-general-12869.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[So how can a diverse body like the church achieve the sort of unity that God desires? By growing up. By becoming more like Christ as we grow into him. So speak the truth in love, and grow into Christ who is our head, Do your part in bringing the church to]]></description>
					<pubDate>Wed, 18 Oct 2000 12:03:23 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>When God Calls</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/when-god-calls-chris-appleby-sermon-on-giving-general-65.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[When God Called Moses he was reluctant to respond. But God kept calling until he went.]]></description>
					<pubDate>Wed, 18 Oct 2000 12:03:23 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>The Call To Follow</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/the-call-to-follow-chris-appleby-sermon-on-giving-general-5337.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The need to be clear n our commitment to Jesus]]></description>
					<pubDate>Wed, 18 Oct 2000 12:03:23 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>The Saving Grace Of God</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/the-saving-grace-of-god-chris-appleby-sermon-on-giving-general-12595.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Those who are outside the people of God are in rebellion against Him and are therefore spiritually dead. But God makes them a free offer to bring them back to life. All that&#8217;s needed to receive all of the bounty that God offers is to believe his promise, ]]></description>
					<pubDate>Wed, 18 Oct 2000 12:03:23 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>By My Spirit</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/by-my-spirit-chris-appleby-sermon-on-giving-general-4025.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[God&#8217;s work will depend on his power, not just on our ability or resources]]></description>
					<pubDate>Wed, 18 Oct 2000 12:03:23 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>Don&#8217;t Laugh Too Soon At The People Of God</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/dont-laugh-too-soon-at-the-people-of-god-chris-appleby-sermon-on-giving-general-3732.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[It&#8217;s dangerous to laugh at God&#8217;s people, because God is on their side. So the people of God can have confidence in facing opposition]]></description>
					<pubDate>Wed, 18 Oct 2000 12:03:23 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>A New Way Of Relating - Mutual Submission</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/a-new-way-of-relating--mutual-submission-chris-appleby-sermon-on-giving-general-13270.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The key to relating in God&#8217;s church is mutual submission. This aaplies to everyone in the church, young and old, male and female.]]></description>
					<pubDate>Wed, 18 Oct 2000 12:03:23 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>A Call to Commitment</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/a-call-to-commitment-chris-appleby-sermon-on-giving-general-4141.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The success of God&#8217;s work depends on the willingness of his people to play their part.]]></description>
					<pubDate>Wed, 18 Oct 2000 12:03:23 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>Be Strong In The Lord And In His Mighty Power</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/be-strong-in-the-lord-and-in-his-mighty-power-chris-appleby-sermon-on-giving-general-13462.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[never take for granted the victory over sin that Christ has won for us. Never underestimate the devil. He&#8217;ll oppose us at every opportunity. Never give up in the fight against sin and evil. But always remember the power of God and the armour with which he]]></description>
					<pubDate>Wed, 18 Oct 2000 12:03:23 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>Faith And Failure</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/faith-and-failure-chris-appleby-sermon-on-giving-general-15.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Introduction to Exodus]]></description>
					<pubDate>Wed, 18 Oct 2000 12:03:23 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>God's Presence And Compassion</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/gods-presence-and-compassion-chris-appleby-sermon-on-giving-general-617.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[God is a God who rescues his people, who continues to love them and forgive despite their repeated rebellion, and who chooses to come and dwell among them.]]></description>
					<pubDate>Wed, 18 Oct 2000 12:03:23 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>God's Love and Ours</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/gods-love-and-ours-chris-appleby-sermon-on-giving-general-16062.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The wonderful thing about being made God&#8217;s children is that he gives us his Spirit to enable us to be like him, and that likeness is shown most clearly in our love for others. And so, as we love one another, God lives in us, and his love is perfected in u]]></description>
					<pubDate>Wed, 18 Oct 2000 12:03:23 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>Only God Is God</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/only-god-is-god-chris-appleby-sermon-on-giving-general-92.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Moses Confronts Pharaoh with the warning that only yahweh is truly God.]]></description>
					<pubDate>Wed, 18 Oct 2000 12:03:23 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>From Darkness To Light</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/from-darkness-to-light-chris-appleby-sermon-on-giving-general-13145.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[How are we to be people of integrity in a world that&#8217;s opposed to God? By being children of light, and living as light in the world. That means ensuring that the things we do are things that we&#8217;re proud of, things that we&#8217;d gladly do in the presence of Go]]></description>
					<pubDate>Wed, 18 Oct 2000 12:03:23 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>Paul's Prayers For His Converts</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/pauls-prayers-for-his-converts-chris-appleby-sermon-on-giving-general-12746.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Paul prays for power, for inner strength, a foundation and experience of love and an awareness of the fullness and glory of God.]]></description>
					<pubDate>Wed, 18 Oct 2000 12:03:23 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>Dealing With Guilt</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/dealing-with-guilt-chris-appleby-sermon-on-giving-general-4007.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[To deal with our guilt we need to stand before God, know his choice of us receive God&#8217;s forgiveness and receive his acceptance in Jesus Christ ]]></description>
					<pubDate>Wed, 18 Oct 2000 12:03:23 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>Learning From Experience</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/learning-from-experience-chris-appleby-sermon-on-giving-general-4000.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[God is a sovereign God whose plans are trustworthy ]]></description>
					<pubDate>Wed, 18 Oct 2000 12:03:23 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>Christian Assurance</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/christian-assurance-chris-appleby-sermon-on-giving-general-16201.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[If you want to be certain that you have nothing to fear from death, then put your confidence in Jesus Christ.]]></description>
					<pubDate>Wed, 18 Oct 2000 12:03:23 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>A Fountain will be Opened</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/a-fountain-will-be-opened-chris-appleby-sermon-on-giving-general-4105.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Here is a prophecy that tells us about God&#8217;s plan for salvation for his people, including the suffering and glorification of Jesus Christ who is to come.]]></description>
					<pubDate>Wed, 18 Oct 2000 12:03:23 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>Be Who You Are Created To Be</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/be-who-you-are-created-to-be-chris-appleby-sermon-on-giving-general-12995.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Be who you were created to be. We were created to live in the Truth - to be in Christ. As we live in this decaying world, let&#8217;s together fix our gaze on our Father. Let&#8217;s imitate God and allow Him to transform us to become more like Himself.]]></description>
					<pubDate>Wed, 18 Oct 2000 12:03:23 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>Attractive Faith</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/attractive-faith-chris-appleby-sermon-on-giving-general-4068.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[God is a God who scatters those who oppose him, but who brings back those who belong to him. ]]></description>
					<pubDate>Wed, 18 Oct 2000 12:03:23 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>God's Eternal Plan - All Things United Under Christ</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/gods-eternal-plan--all-things-united-under-christ-chris-appleby-sermon-on-giving-general-12372.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Here we have a wonderfully concise yet comprehensive summary of the Christian gospel and its implications. Here we discover the wonder and intricacy of God&#8217;s eternal plan for his world and especially for his people.]]></description>
					<pubDate>Wed, 18 Oct 2000 12:03:23 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>Faith the Key to Victory - Michael Dowling</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/faith-the-key-to-victory--michael-dowling-chris-appleby-sermon-on-giving-general-16156.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The key to victory by faith is to exercise our faith in serving God]]></description>
					<pubDate>Wed, 18 Oct 2000 12:03:23 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>30 Pieces of Silver - A Tale of 2 Shepherds</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/30-pieces-of-silver--a-tale-of-2-shepherds-chris-appleby-sermon-on-giving-general-4096.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The failure of the leaders God has placed over his people will result in the nation suffering as well as the leaders being judged.]]></description>
					<pubDate>Wed, 18 Oct 2000 12:03:23 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>Holy to the Lord</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/holy-to-the-lord-chris-appleby-sermon-on-giving-general-4117.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The future is assured for Chrsitians because JEsus will return to rule over all the nations]]></description>
					<pubDate>Wed, 18 Oct 2000 12:03:23 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>Mountain Top Glory And The Descent</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/mountain-top-glory-and-the-descent-chris-appleby-sermon-on-giving-general-7973.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Mountain top experiences are great things, but the test of them is when we come back to the real world, to a broken and hurting world where the glory of God is sometimes hidden. Then the test for us is whether we remember and trust what we&#8217;ve discovered o]]></description>
					<pubDate>Wed, 18 Oct 2000 12:03:23 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>Passion for God</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/passion-for-god-chris-appleby-sermon-on-giving-general-4085.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[God will overthrow those who are opposed to him, his appointed leader will take his place over the people, and the rule of God will extend to the whole earth until all those who were cut off have been brought back to worship God in Jerusalem. ]]></description>
					<pubDate>Wed, 18 Oct 2000 12:03:23 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>Why Doesn't God Do Something?</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/why-doesnt-god-do-something-chris-appleby-sermon-on-giving-general-4050.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Eventhough it sometimes appears that God is doing nothing, he is preparing his judgement on evil for the end of the world]]></description>
					<pubDate>Wed, 18 Oct 2000 12:03:23 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
					<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/why-doesnt-god-do-something-chris-appleby-sermon-on-giving-general-4050.asp</guid>
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					<title>God's Love And Ours</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/gods-love-and-ours-chris-appleby-sermon-on-giving-general-4695.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[God&#8217;s love for us is a sacrificial love, shown in Jesus giving up all for our sake.]]></description>
					<pubDate>Wed, 18 Oct 2000 12:03:23 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>Jesus The Light Of The World</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/jesus-the-light-of-the-world-chris-appleby-sermon-on-giving-general-8132.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Jesus brings light to the world by revealing the truth about God because he is the Truth of God.]]></description>
					<pubDate>Wed, 18 Oct 2000 12:03:23 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>Peace is not Enough</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/peace-is-not-enough-chris-appleby-sermon-on-giving-general-4002.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Peace is not enough, God also wants justice and righteousness]]></description>
					<pubDate>Wed, 18 Oct 2000 12:03:23 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>Debate In The Temple</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/debate-in-the-temple-chris-appleby-sermon-on-giving-general-8194.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Thw Question of Jesus Authority following the cleansing of the temple]]></description>
					<pubDate>Wed, 18 Oct 2000 12:03:23 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>A Word From Our Sponsor</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/a-word-from-our-sponsor-chris-appleby-sermon-on-giving-general-10532.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Christmas is different because here God meets us face to face, and reveals himself in human form.]]></description>
					<pubDate>Wed, 18 Oct 2000 12:03:23 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>The Passover</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/the-passover-chris-appleby-sermon-on-giving-general-120.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[God has recorded his dealings with his people for our benefit, so we can trust him to carry out his promises knowing how he&#8217;s carried them out in the past.]]></description>
					<pubDate>Wed, 18 Oct 2000 12:03:23 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>A Model Of Christian Ministry</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/a-model-of-christian-ministry-chris-appleby-sermon-on-giving-general-14266.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Paul finishes his letter by giving us a model of Christian Ministry, or a model of passionate ministry]]></description>
					<pubDate>Wed, 18 Oct 2000 12:03:23 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>Between A Rock And A Hard Place</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/between-a-rock-and-a-hard-place-chris-appleby-sermon-on-giving-general-157.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[At the Red Sea Israel disovered that God was at work, using the created order to achieve his purposes - to rescue his people from an impossible situation and bring about a great victory that would be remembered by the Israelites, and others, for all time.]]></description>
					<pubDate>Wed, 18 Oct 2000 12:03:23 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>Is The Lord Among Us? - Moaning and Mannah</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/is-the-lord-among-us--moaning-and-mannah-chris-appleby-sermon-on-giving-general-201.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The Israelites complain that God isn&#8217;t looking after them. So he provides them with food, but with conditions.]]></description>
					<pubDate>Wed, 18 Oct 2000 12:03:23 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>The Ten Commandments</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/the-ten-commandments-chris-appleby-sermon-on-giving-general-239.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[]]></description>
					<pubDate>Wed, 18 Oct 2000 12:03:23 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>The Covenant Renewed</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/the-covenant-renewed-chris-appleby-sermon-on-giving-general-559.asp</link>
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					<pubDate>Wed, 18 Oct 2000 12:03:23 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>And Out Came This Calf</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/and-out-came-this-calf-chris-appleby-sermon-on-giving-general-601.asp</link>
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					<pubDate>Wed, 18 Oct 2000 12:03:23 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>Trust in The Lord</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/trust-in-the-lord-chris-appleby-sermon-on-giving-general-5611.asp</link>
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					<pubDate>Wed, 18 Oct 2000 12:03:23 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>The Road To Emmaus</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/the-road-to-emmaus-chris-appleby-sermon-on-giving-general-5698.asp</link>
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					<pubDate>Wed, 18 Oct 2000 12:03:23 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>The Narrow Door</title>
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					<pubDate>Wed, 18 Oct 2000 12:03:23 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>The Temptation to be Perfect</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[To be perfect as God is perfect, paradoxically, requires us to understand our own weaknesses and failures the way God does, and to love ourselves, despite those weaknesses and failures, the way God does.]]></description>
					<pubDate>Wed, 18 Oct 2000 12:03:23 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>The Great Confession</title>
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					<pubDate>Wed, 18 Oct 2000 12:03:23 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>Faith</title>
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					<pubDate>Wed, 18 Oct 2000 12:03:23 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>Water To Wine</title>
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					<pubDate>Wed, 18 Oct 2000 12:03:23 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>Christ The True Temple Of God</title>
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					<pubDate>Wed, 18 Oct 2000 12:03:23 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>A Visitor By Night</title>
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					<pubDate>Wed, 18 Oct 2000 12:03:23 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>Coming to the Light (</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/coming-to-the-light--chris-appleby-sermon-on-giving-general-7628.asp</link>
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					<pubDate>Wed, 18 Oct 2000 12:03:23 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>John's Testimony</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/johns-testimony-chris-appleby-sermon-on-giving-general-7630.asp</link>
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					<pubDate>Wed, 18 Oct 2000 12:03:23 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>The Woman At The Well</title>
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					<pubDate>Wed, 18 Oct 2000 12:03:23 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>The Faith Of Foreigners</title>
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					<pubDate>Wed, 18 Oct 2000 12:03:23 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>Food For Life</title>
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					<pubDate>Wed, 18 Oct 2000 12:03:23 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>Jesus The Bread Of Life</title>
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					<pubDate>Wed, 18 Oct 2000 12:03:23 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>Trusting Externals to Make us Feel Good</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/trusting-externals-to-make-us-feel-good-chris-appleby-sermon-on-giving-general-11523.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Where do we get our sense of value from - externals or God&#8217;s love for us?]]></description>
					<pubDate>Wed, 18 Oct 2000 12:03:23 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>A Call to Commitment</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/a-call-to-commitment-chris-appleby-sermon-on-giving-general-11703.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Our priority must be to put God first, and if we do, then he&#8217;ll look after us.]]></description>
					<pubDate>Wed, 18 Oct 2000 12:03:23 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>Meekness: The Bit and Bridle Syndrome</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/meekness-the-bit-and-bridle-syndrome-chris-appleby-sermon-on-giving-general-10514.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The reward of meekness, of being controlled by the Holy Spirit, is the assurance that when Christ returns and ushers in the new creation, we will be there to rejoice with the saints and enjoy God&#8217;s presence forever.]]></description>
					<pubDate>Wed, 18 Oct 2000 12:03:23 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>Preparing For His Coming</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/preparing-for-his-coming-chris-appleby-sermon-on-giving-general-4569.asp</link>
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					<pubDate>Wed, 18 Oct 2000 12:03:23 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>Jesus The Servant-Son Of The Church</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/jesus-the-servant-son-of-the-church-chris-appleby-sermon-on-giving-general-4679.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[]]></description>
					<pubDate>Wed, 18 Oct 2000 12:03:23 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>The Blessings Of The Kingdom</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/the-blessings-of-the-kingdom-chris-appleby-sermon-on-giving-general-4777.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[]]></description>
					<pubDate>Wed, 18 Oct 2000 12:03:23 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>A Tempting Start</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/a-tempting-start-chris-appleby-sermon-on-giving-general-4891.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[]]></description>
					<pubDate>Wed, 18 Oct 2000 12:03:23 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>Good New To The Poor</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/good-new-to-the-poor-chris-appleby-sermon-on-giving-general-4898.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[]]></description>
					<pubDate>Wed, 18 Oct 2000 12:03:23 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>The Law And The Prophets?</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/the-law-and-the-prophets-chris-appleby-sermon-on-giving-general-5008.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[]]></description>
					<pubDate>Wed, 18 Oct 2000 12:03:23 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>Jesus Lord Of The Sabbath</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/jesus-lord-of-the-sabbath-chris-appleby-sermon-on-giving-general-5045.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[]]></description>
					<pubDate>Wed, 18 Oct 2000 12:03:23 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>Israel Reborn</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/israel-reborn-chris-appleby-sermon-on-giving-general-5048.asp</link>
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					<pubDate>Wed, 18 Oct 2000 12:03:23 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>Good News</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/good-news-chris-appleby-sermon-on-giving-general-5131.asp</link>
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					<pubDate>Wed, 18 Oct 2000 12:03:23 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>Jesus' Death And Discipleship</title>
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					<pubDate>Wed, 18 Oct 2000 12:03:23 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>Marriage And Divorce</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/marriage-and-divorce-chris-appleby-sermon-on-giving-general-8027.asp</link>
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					<pubDate>Wed, 18 Oct 2000 12:03:23 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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					<title>The Temptation to Wield Power</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/the-temptation-to-wield-power-chris-appleby-sermon-on-giving-general-8072.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[There are two types of power in the world - secular power wielded to serve the individual and God&#8217;s kingdom power - given to serve others.]]></description>
					<pubDate>Wed, 18 Oct 2000 12:03:23 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Chris Appleby</author>
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