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  • For Such A Time As This

    Contributed by Shane Hart on Jan 13, 2006
    based on 24 ratings
     | 504 views today

    Every person has a purpose they created for, a task to accomplish.

    “For Such A Time As This” Topic: Obedience and Courage Text: Esther 4:9-17 Turn in your Bibles to Esther chapter 4. In the movie Dead Poets Society the character played by Robin Williams is an english teacher in a private boys school. He leads his charges into embracing the motto “carpe diem” or ...read more

  • In The Fullness Of Time

    Contributed by William Ellis on Aug 25, 2005
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     | 488 views today

    Is time full In our situation? Are we trying to “force feed” time before God has ordained it to be full? What are the repercussions of moving before God says move? Am I in tune enough with God to know when time is full?

    IN THE FULLNESS OF TIME Intro: We buy watches and alarm clocks; we even are here tonight because it is time for church We have heard many people in church talk about the signs of the times… Today we stand on the crossroads of the destiny of this church. God’s timing is of the uttermost ...read more

  • Knowing The Time

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Jul 1, 2005
    based on 30 ratings
     | 484 views today

    A sermon on Romans 13:11-14 on knowing the time. (Thanks to Jack Peters for the outline http://www.sermonseeds.org/)

    Sermon for 6/26/2005 Romans 13:11-14 Knowing the Time Introduction: Not long ago the boys had a T- ball game so we all went. We got there at 11 and went to the field and our team was not there. We got up with the coach and somehow our communications got confused and the game was at 10. They had ...read more

  • The Courage To Begin Again

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Feb 18, 2026
    based on 1 rating
     | 166 views today

    A sermon about the journey of new life in Christ.

    John 3:1–17 “The Courage to Begin Again” Lent often invites us into wilderness places—those inner landscapes where our assumptions loosen, our certainties wobble, and something new tries to take root. Today’s Gospel brings us into a different kind of wilderness: not a desert, but a quiet ...read more

  • The Horse Leech

    Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Nov 5, 2003
    based on 64 ratings
     | 163 views today

    A leech is a blood sucker. A disgusting parasite that attempts to suck the life out of you. For the bible tells us, "life is in the blood." The two main methods of removing leeches are fire and salt. The spiritual parallel to removing spiritual leeches is

    The Horse Leech Proverbs 30:15 The horseleach hath two daughters, crying, Give, give.. This is a message about spiritual leeches that attempt to suck the spiritual life out of you. Illus: Administratium The heaviest element known to science was recently discovered. The element, tentatively named ...read more

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  • Ministry With The Mind Of Christ-7

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Feb 23, 2026
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    7 of ? The apostle Paul counseled the Philippian church to minister empowered with the mind of Christ Jesus. God’s people are to minister with the mind of Christ Jesus. But How do God’s people minister with the mind of Christ Jesus? Christmas/New Year/MINISTRY with the mind of Christ...

    MINISTRY: With The MIND Of CHRIST-VII —Philippians 2:12-13(2:1-18) Attention: 'Sure, No Problem': A young executive was leaving the office late one evening when he found the CEO standing in the secretary’s office, in front of the office shredder, with a piece of paper in his hand, ...read more

  • Recalculating

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on Feb 23, 2026
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    A sermon for the first Sunday in Lent, Year A

    February 22, 2026 Rev. Mary Erickson Colfax Lutheran Church Genesis 2:15-17; 3:1-7; Romans 5:12-19; Matthew 4:1-11 Recalculating Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Where are you? It’s very important to know where you are and how ...read more

  • The Seed Of Love And The Eternal Word Series

    Contributed by Paul Dayao on Feb 23, 2026
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    This sermon emphasizes that because we are born again through the eternal and unfading Word of God, we are called to move beyond temporary worldly values and practice a sincere, intense, and lasting love for one another. Would you like me to proceed with the first few verses of 1 Peter Chapter 2?

    Introduction: The Temporary vs. The Timeless We live in a "disposable" culture. We use things for a moment and then toss them away. We see fashions change, buildings crumble, and even our own bodies feel the effects of time. It is easy to get caught up in the "temporary"—the ...read more

  • The Protection Of The Blood Series

    Contributed by Paul Dayao on Feb 23, 2026
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    This sermon illustrates how Moses, by faith, applied the blood of the Passover lamb to escape divine judgment, showing that our security depends entirely on the personally applied sacrifice of Jesus Christ.

    Introduction Imagine you are in Egypt on a dark, silent night. The atmosphere is heavy with anticipation and dread. God has announced a final, devastating plague: the death of every firstborn in the land. There is no middle ground, no place to hide, and no human way to stop the Angel of Death. But ...read more

  • Who Is God?

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Feb 23, 2026
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    Who is God? How do we define God and what does our definition mean? Can the Bible and revelation help us? Let's dive in and find out.

    Scripture: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 16:1-15; Mark 1:16-20 Title: Who is God? Intro: Grace and peace from God the Father, Son and the Holy Spirit who is leading us and guiding us. Let’s take a few moments and think about an important question. In fact, it could be the most important question ...read more

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