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Mary Lewis
Contributing sermons since Jan 1, 2000
Newest Sermons
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God Loves Justice
Contributed on Jun 8, 2020
God's word compels Christians to work for justice in society, especially for those who are most vulnerable.
God Loves Justice I would like to talk to you a bit about the Bible. Not about a specific passage right this minute, but about the Bible in general. The Bible is broken into several sections or categories. Probably most of you know the biggest of the divisions, the OT and the NT. The OT concerns ...read more
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Descending Into Greatness
Contributed on May 7, 2009
Jesus example of humility
Introduction What does it take to be a success? When Benito Mussolini, the fascist dictator of Italy for over 20 years, was asked that question by a New York journalist, his reply was, “Above all, keep your heart a desert!” According to Mussolini, having a heart which cared for no one was the ...read more
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One Is Bigger Than Many
Contributed on May 7, 2009
Idea: THE ONLY WAY TO REACH GOD’S GOAL IS TO REACH IT TOGETHER
[INTRODUCTION] The Olympic contestants line up in the starting blocks for the hundred-meter dash. Anticipation has the crowd suspended on the edge of their seats. The starter raises his gun and fires. The athletes spring out of the starting blocks. As they do, it becomes obvious this is no ...read more
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Win-Win Situation
Contributed on Aug 26, 2004
Paul rejoices in his difficult circumstances because they have become a means for the progress of the gospel
Introduction: Understanding Paul’s circumstances What if I told you that Billy Graham, while traveling overseas for one of his Crusades, had been arrested by a Middle Eastern government hostile to Christianity and was now in prison awaiting trial for converting Muslims, a crime punishable by ...read more
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Guaranteed Goal
Contributed on Aug 24, 2004
If we seek God’s glory in our lives, we are guaranteed that He will fulfill that goal
Guaranteed Goal Philippians 1:1-11 1/9/2000 Introduction What would you be willing to attempt if you were guaranteed to win? It would probably change your goals, wouldn’t it? You’d be willing to take risks, because they wouldn’t be risks any more! In ...read more
Newest Sermon Series
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Philippians
Contributed on Aug 24, 2004
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Ten Commandments
Contributed on Aug 3, 2003
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James
Contributed on Jul 11, 2002
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Advent
Contributed on May 29, 2001
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Love Of God
Contributed on May 11, 2001
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Alex Haley, The Author Of Roots, Has A Picture ...
Contributed on May 7, 2009
"Alex Haley, the author of ROOTS, has a picture in his office, showing a turtle sitting on a fence post. He says, ‘Any time I start thinking, WOW, ISN’T THIS MARVELOUS WHAT I’VE DONE!’ I look at that picture and remember what I learned a ...read more
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Pride Is The Only Disease That Makes Everyone ...
Contributed on May 7, 2009
Pride is the only disease that makes everyone sick but ...read more
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Pride Was Deadly In The Summer Of 1986, When Two ...
Contributed on May 7, 2009
Pride was deadly in the summer of 1986, when two ships collided in the Black Sea off the coast of Russia. Hundreds of passengers died as they were hurled into the icy waters below. The news became even more horrifying when an investigation revealed the cause of the accident. It wasn’t a technology ...read more
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Maybe You Remember Hearing A Few Years Ago About ...
Contributed on May 7, 2009
Maybe you remember hearing a few years ago about the “The Three Tenors.” Luciano Pavarotti, Placido Domingo, and Jose Carreras, three of the world’s most renowned voices. They performed together at a concert in L.A. In a press conference, one reporter tried to stir up a little competition between ...read more
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A Sculptor Does Not Use A Manicure Set To Reduce ...
Contributed on May 7, 2009
"A sculptor does not use a manicure set to reduce the rude, unshapely marble to a thing of beauty. The saw, the hammer and the chisel are cruel tools, but without them the rough ...read more