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    Jesus And The Sabbath

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on May 30, 2006
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    Message based on Jesus’ words regarding the Sabbath.

    Jesus and the Sabbath Matthew 12:1-21 March 26, 2006 Introduction What do you think of when you think of the word, “Sabbath?” Do you think of church? Do you think of rest? Football on TV? Some of you might think of Black Sabbath, the heavy metal band of the 70’s and 80’s… Well, in our ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Take A Load Off Your Soul, Brother!

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on May 30, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 3,294 views

    Message regarding the peace and rest offered by Jesus.

    Take a Load Off Your Soul, Brother! Matthew 11:25-30 March 19, 2006 Introduction I went to some of the games at the State “B” basketball tourney this weekend. My nephew Bo, all 6’ 3” of him was playing for the team from Hurley. During the Friday game I commented to my brother’s friends that ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Recognizing And Acting On The Works Of Christ

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Mar 13, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
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    Discussion of Jesus’ words about those cities who had heard his message and seen his miracles yet rejected him.

    Recognizing and Acting on the Works of Christ. Matthew 11:20-24 March 12, 2006 Introduction Why Is Missouri Called the "Show-Me" State? (Adapted from the official site of the Missouri Secretary of State) There are a number of stories and legends behind Missouri’s unofficial slogan,the ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Jesus And John The Baptist

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Mar 13, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 8,208 views

    Discussion of how Jesus viewed and talked about John the Baptist.

    Jesus and John the Baptist Matthew 11:1-19 March 5, 2006 Introduction I was reading a special supplement to the Aberdeen newspaper yesterday about the 125th anniversary celebration for the city coming up this summer. In there was an article about a guy who does a lot of researching about his ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Be Amazed At Jesus!

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Feb 13, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 5,755 views

    A message trying to encourage our gang to live in awe of Christ.

    Be AMAZED at Jesus! Various Scriptures February 12, 2006 Introduction Did any of you watch the opening ceremony of the Olympics on Friday night? I love the Olympics, because history is often made. And we come away from some of the events simply amazed at what Olympic competition brings out ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Shrewd As Snakes And Innocent As Doves?

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Jan 22, 2006
    based on 46 ratings
     | 28,721 views

    Discussion of Jesus’ words about taking the message to those who may or may not accept it.

    Shrewd as Snakes & Innocent as Doves? Matthew 10:11-16 January 22, 2006 Introduction How many people here are "snake" people? I mean, you like snakes, you can hold them, and you’re not freaked out by them? My dad’s great with snakes - even rattlesnakes. When I was about Noble’s age, my dad ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Lessons From The First Missionaries

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Jan 22, 2006
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    From Jesus’ words to the apostles in Matthew 10.

    Lessons from the First Missionaries Matthew 10:1-10 January 15, 2006 Introduction Well, after Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years, we’re finally getting back to our walk through the gospel of Matthew. We’ve gotten through 9 chapters, and have covered a lot of ground, including the Sermon on ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Open Your Eyes!

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Jan 22, 2006
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    Message "based" on John 4:35 - using the concept of the harvest. Warning!! This is not how I would normally use this passage! It is used in relation to a celebration coming to our city this year.

    Open Your Eyes! John 4:35 January 8, 2006 Introduction This is not going to be your typical Sunday message from me. Rather than the type of message where I take a passage of Scripture and walk us through it to find principles to apply, I want this to be a kind of "where do we go from here" ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    A Life-Changing Resolution

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Jan 22, 2006
    based on 114 ratings
     | 45,808 views

    Message about committing to taking practical steps to love God more and serve him better.

    A Life-Changing Resolution Mark 12:28-34 January 1, 2006 Introduction How many of you here have made some resolutions for this year? It’s okay, you can be honest! Here are a few less-serious resolutions: "I have resolved not to do drugs anymore, because I get the same effect just standing up ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Communion As A Symbol

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Dec 5, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 7,315 views

    Communion message about how the symbols of the Lord’s supper point to Christ’s redemption.

    Communion as a Symbol 1 Corinthians 11:23-26 December 4, 2005 Introduction I mentioned a couple weeks ago that the church board decided to begin having communion, or the Lord’s Supper, on the first Sunday of each month. I think it’s a great idea, and we’re going to do that today. Why do this ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Communion As A Remembrance

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Dec 5, 2005
    based on 25 ratings
     | 16,084 views

    Communion message based on "do this in remembrance of Me."

    Communion as a Remembrance... Luke 22:14-20 November 20, 2005 Introduction At our board meeting last Tuesday, we spent a good deal of time talking about celebrating the Lord’s Supper, or communion. We were unanimous in our opinion that we don’t observe it nearly often enough and that we should ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Making The Most Of The Holiday Opportunities

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Dec 5, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 2,706 views

    A message to encourage followers of Jesus to live beyond the glitter and live like "Christmas" all year long.

    Making the Most of the Holiday Opportunities Ephesians 5:15-20 November 27, 2005 Introduction Well, here we are, now "officially" into the Christmas season. Although judging by what I’ve seen in the stores, I’d have guessed that the season actually began just after Labor Day. Pictures in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    When The Going Gets Rough

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Nov 13, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 8,744 views

    Message for the International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church.

    When the Going Gets Rough... Various Scriptures November 13, 2005 Introduction I’m going to start off a bit differently than normal, and I’m going to ask you to just hang with me, okay? In fact, the bulk of this message will be a little different than normal, okay? When I was in college back ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    He Had Compassion On Them

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Nov 13, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,738 views

    Discussion of the compassion Jesus had for the crowds that were "harrassed and helpless."

    "He Had Compassion on Them..." Matthew 9:35-38 November 6, 2005 Introduction One of the things I really like about Jesus was just how available he was to people who needed him. There were times he had to get away and be by himself or his disciples, but generally, he was always where people ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    New Wine For New Wineskins

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Nov 4, 2005
    based on 47 ratings
     | 19,844 views

    My attempt to deal with the issue of the "newness" of Jesus compared to the "oldness" of the Law. If you think I missed it, let me know (really!).

    New Wine for New Wineskins Matthew 9:14-17 October 30, 2005 Introduction If there’s one thing that is inescapable when examining the life of Jesus, it’s that he was constantly challenging the status quo of the religious mindset of his day. He was pretty much fed up with it. He regularly had to ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan