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Sermons from Christ United Methodist Church Farmers Branch

Sermon Notes: With the Dawn of Redeeming Grace

Tonight concludes the Advent sermon series, “Repeat Sounding the Joy, “where we have looked closely at the theological teaching in favored Christmas carols. The first Sunday in Advent we looked at the theme of expectation as taught by Charles Wesley … Continue reading

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Sermon: “The Old Double Reverse”

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10. Not only is the story of Jesus and Zacchaeus one of the most popular Bible stories for children, it is also very important for disciples as it speaks to the nature and needs of disicpleship. As the … Continue reading

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Sermon: But Wait, There’s More!

Scripture: Ephesians 1:5-19 This passage is a Eulogy of God as we are reminded of the blessings upon blessings God has bestowed upon us in Christ. I suggest this might be the first Info-mercial or better said, Info-pistle. http://www.christ4u.org/christ4u/sermon_11_3_2013_11_30am_

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That Faithful Sunday In Dallas

The following is a portion of Dr. William H. Dickinson’s sermon “Living Out Our Faith” delivered on November 24, 1963. Dr. Dickinson was the pastor of Highland Park Methodist Church, one of the largest, most prominent Methodist Churches in the … Continue reading

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Sermon Series Wrap Up: Breaking Bad (Ways of Being)

Notes on Breaking Bad (Ways of Being) “Hocus Focus.” In the conclusion to his letter to the church in Philippi, Paul calls the faithful to “rejoice in the Lord, always.” He stressed this call by repeating it, “and again I … Continue reading

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Sermon Series Notes: “Breaking Bad (Ways of Being)”

Notes on “Breaking Bad (Ways of Being): Wait Till the Midnight Hour.” Jesus cautions his disciples to remain alert and prepared for his return and the fullfillment of the Kingdom of God through the parable of the unwatchful servants. As … Continue reading

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Notes on Breaking Bad Sermon Series: “Life in the Crawl Space”

The sermon series uses the show “Breaking Bad” as a parable to illustrate the power of sin and consequences of breaking away from God, When life breaks bad for us. The second sermon uses the program to illustrate Jesus’s parable … Continue reading

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Sermon Series: “Breaking Bad (Ways of Being)”

Text: Luke 12:1-9 Sermon “Fillet of Soul” Jesus teaches the disciples not to fear those who can kill the body only, but he who can kill the soul. Living in fear rather than by faith when life breaks bad is … Continue reading

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Sermon: “The Gambler”

Sermon: Luke 10:38-42. “The Gambler” AKA “Jesus and Kenny Rogers walk into Martha’s Home….” Presented next directly after the Good Samaritan story where Jesus tells the lawyer to go and do, the Mary and Martha story offers another teaching, sometimes … Continue reading

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Preaching from the “Unpopular Text Collection:” The Laborers in the Vineyard

Matthew 20:1-16 Sermon: “LIFO, FIFO, EIEI-O” AKA “Good News and Bad News: Life’s Not Fair http://www.christ4u.org/christ4u/sermon_7_14_2013_9_00am

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