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INTRO: The Atlantic Monthly (11/94) told about superstar tenors Jose Carreras, Placido Domingo, and Luciano Pavarotti performing together in Los Angeles. A reporter tried to press the issue of competitiveness between the three men. "You have to put all of your concentration into opening your heart to…

Speaker: Rich Gartman Series: Scripture: Philippians 2:1-2 Main Idea: Unity in Love and Mind Intro The Atlantic Monthly (11/94) told about superstar tenors Jose Carreras, Placido Domingo, and Luciano Pavarotti performing together in Los Angeles. A reporter tried to press the issue of competitiveness…

Who are you trying to please: Christ or Man?

LUKE 16:19-31 19 “There was a rich man who was clothed in purple and fine linen and who feasted sumptuously every day. 20 And at his gate was laid a poor man named Lazarus, covered with sores, 21 who desired to be fed with what fell from the rich man’s table. Moreover, even the dogs came and licked his…

Introduction Neither pray I for these alone, but for them also which shall believe on me through their word; That they all may be one; as thou, Father, art in me, and I in thee, that they also may be one in us: that the world may believe that thou hast sent me. And the glory which thou gavest me I have…

Romans 6:15-22 English Standard Version (Chapter 6) Slaves to Righteousness 15 What then? Are we to sin because we are not under law but under grace? By no means! 16 Do you not know that if you present yourselves to anyone as obedient slaves, you are slaves of the one whom you obey, either of sin, which…

Misc. - “Simple Obedience, Radical Impact” - Acts 17 “When I was a boy, my father, a baker, introduced me to the wonders of song,” tenor Luciano Pavarotti relates. “He urged me to work very hard to develop my voice. Arrigo Pola, a professional tenor in my hometown of Modena, Italy, took me as a pupil.…

Introduction Background to Text: Last week we looked at one of the great stories of this book, Jesus’ encounter with the woman at the well. We saw the urgency that Jesus had in going through Samaria for the purpose of meeting this woman. This woman was searching, longing, and craving, but had no hope…

As Easter approaches, we are reminded that Jesus became a sacrifice for us. Our freedom was gained through His sacrifice.

1 I therefore, a prisoner for the Lord, urge you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling to which you have been called, 2 with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love, 3 eager to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. 4 There is one body and one…

24 By faith Moses, when he was come to years, refused to be called the son of Pharaoh’s daughter; 25 Choosing rather to suffer affliction with the people of God, than to enjoy the pleasures of sin for a season; 26 Esteeming the reproach of Christ greater riches than the treasures in Egypt: for he had…

†CALL TO WORSHIP based on Romans 12:1 Minister: Sons and daughters of the living God, why are you together on this Lord’s Day? Congregation: By the mercies of God, we present our bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God. This is our spiritual worship. †PRAYER OF ADORATION AND INVOCATION…

When I entered Bible College, like most students, you had the desire to change the world for Christ The reality, however, is very different In the 1980-90’s, we were going through a time where the trend within churches was the “Church Growth Movement” This spawned many methods & techniques in order to…

Introduction - Matthew 23:23-28 <diff: topical/several pass> <not going to make it through all…2 weeks> -Several months ago, my eye doctor tweaked my contact lense prescription. When she did that my vision was changed, some for the good and some for the bad. For the good I can see distances pretty good.…

Title: God's Faithful Provision for Rebellious People Title: God's Faithful Provision for Rebellious People Text: READ THE TEXT AS WE PROCEED THROUGH THE SERMON DUE TO LENGTH Introduction: Choices have consequences. Some consequences are good and some are bad. Then there is the distinction between choices…

Slide 1 It ’ s amazing to me how many products there are for sell that claim to help people age slower and look younger. There are creams, ointments, shots, and surgeries that all promise to defy gravity and time. Do any of them really work? Can any of them really work? Concerning getting older, someone…

The fifty-third chapter of Isaiah describes Jesus Christ, the Servant of the Lord and Messiah, as “a man of sorrows and acquainted with grief” varón de dolores, experimentado en quebranto (v. 3). The New Testament account of His life bears that out. While Jesus wept ( ; ) and was grieved ( ; ), there…

By Pastor Glenn Pease Luciano Pavarotti is one of the most powerful voices in our world today. For decades he has thrilled people all over the world with his singing. He considers his voice a gift from God. Nobody could ever know the stormy battle he has to fight each times he performs had he not told…

5th December 2010. Advent 2. St Tim’s 10.15 only. A CITY UNDER SIEGE Imagine a city surrounded by armies. Cut off from supplies except a treacherous route through the mountains. For 4 long years no way in or out of the city except a series of underground tunnels. 10,000 people killed in the siege, including…

ILLUSTRATION: UnMarriage Contract. In 1979 someone invented The UnMarriage Contract. It “delineates just what belongs to whom, defines property rights of parties entering into a life-together relationship, and spells out the contributions of each person to the household.” It retails for a paltry $24.95,…

SERIES: COMMITMENT LESSON: COMMITMENT TO JESUS CHRIST READING: MATTHEW 16:21-28 INTRO: When Julius Caesar landed on the shores of Britain with his Roman legions, he took a bold and decisive step to ensure the success of his military venture. Ordering his men to march to the edge of the Cliffs of Dover,…

§ The philosopher Immanuel Kant: “Science is organized knowledge. Wisdom is organized life.” § Martin Fischer: “Knowledge is a process of piling up facts; wisdom lies in their simplification.” § Norman Cousins: “Wisdom consists of the anticipation of consequences.” § William Saroyan: “Good people are…

Filled with the Spirit- Eph 5:18 A drunk man doesn’t get that way by just talking about alcohol or looking at advertisements for alcohol No he gets drunk by drinking And the more he drinks the more the alcohol controls him We say he “is under the influence” Another power takes over which transforms him…

I Corinthians 1:18 - 24 I. The Message of the Cross Is Foolishness I Corinthians 1:18a A few weeks ago I was watching a few minutes of the Masters golf tournament. In the end Vijay Singh won the event with a 10 under par. He was 3 strokes ahead of Ernie Els who was the next nearest player. At one point…

April 5, 2007 Maundy Thursday, Holy Thursday, Year C Scripture Exodus 12: 1 – 14 (P.104) The Gospel John 13: 1 – 17 (P.1673-74) Summary: God chose to save Israel. God chooses to save us. We are but beggars, deserving a judgment of condemnation, standing before a gracious God who wants to give us eternal…