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    "like It Or Not"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 9, 2021
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    A sermon about the love of God.

    “Like It or Not” John 3:14-21 A friend of mine told me about an experience he had when he was trying to get his then six-year-old son to bed. Upset that his father was putting him to bed earlier than he wanted to go, Benjamin said, “Daddy, I hate you.” Benjamin’s father replied, “Ben, I’m ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Outcast But Not Outspoken (2009)

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Mar 6, 2021
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    Bartimaeus was blind and outcast, but he refused not to be heard because he was eager and desperate to pursue Jesus who could heal him.

    Mark 10:46-52  They came to Jericho. As he and his disciples and a large crowd were leaving Jericho, Bartimaeus son of Timaeus, a blind beggar, was sitting by the roadside.  (47)  When he heard that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he began to shout out and say, "Jesus, Son of David, ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Secret Ambition

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Mar 4, 2021
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    This sermon is about pride, ambition and the desire to great.

    SECRET AMBITION Mark 10:35-45 There is the story about a painter who was painting a picture of Oliver Cromwell. When Cromwell saw the painting he was not pleased because he did not think the painting was genuine. He therefore told the court painter to take it back and paint him ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Strength In Relationships

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Mar 4, 2021
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    How does the Bible illustrate how there is strength in relationships? We can turn to the book of Ruth for the answer.

    STRENGTH IN RELATIONSHIPS Text: Ruth 1:1 – 18 “The Promise Keepers note the following in their Point-Man training: 10 percent of all people will change when they hear the truth, 10 percent will never change, and 80 percent will only change in the context of a relationship. (Raymond ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Who Is Bartimaeus?

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Mar 4, 2021
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    Are we not all restless beggars who hunger for God's grace until we find it?

    WHO IS BARTIMAEUS? (October 25, 2009) Text: Mark 10:46 – 52 Mark 10:46-52  They came to Jericho. As he and his disciples and a large crowd were leaving Jericho, Bartimaeus son of Timaeus, a blind beggar, was sitting by the roadside.  (47)  When he heard that it was Jesus of ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Pilgrims And The Pilgrimage

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Mar 4, 2021
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    This sermon is about preparing for eternity.

    PILGRIMS AND THE PILGRIMAGE Text: John 14:23-30 This morning, you are making a big and important step in your lives as get confirmed and become members of the church. Jesus has already prepared for your future. He gives you the Holy Spirit to guide you, He gives you His peace and ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Are We On God's Team?

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Mar 4, 2021
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    Jesus was concerned about the current generation of disciples then and every generation of disciples that would follow. That is why He prayed this prayer in John 17:20 – 26 with both a present tense and a future tense.

    ARE WE ON GOD'S TEAM? (May 15, 2010) Text: John 17:20 – 26 Just recently there were many who celebrated in the National Day of Prayer. This was the 59th annual celebration of the National Day of Prayer. There were some who were opposed to the observance of this day. Keep ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Expectation And Identity

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Mar 3, 2021
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    This sermon illustrates how those on the crowd of Jesus's triumphant entry misunderstood the significance of the way He entered riding on a donkey.

    EXPECTATION AND IDENTITY (Palm Sunday 2012) Text: Mark 11:1 – 11 Mark 11:1-11  And when they came nigh to Jerusalem, unto Bethphage and Bethany, at the mount of Olives, he sendeth forth two of his disciples,  (2)  And saith unto them, Go your way into the village over ...read more

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    The Birthright

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Mar 3, 2021
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    Our birthright comes with some expectations.

    THE BIRTHRIGHT Text: Hebrews 12:16 It is possible for us humans to make problems where God had designed a path for us to make progress. When we make problems for ourselves where God had intended for us to make progress, we cannot usually reset our course. The Old ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    In Remembrance (April 17, 2014)

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Mar 3, 2021
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    All of us realize that we are not perfect and that there is humanly no way possible for us to live as if we are. But, it is perfection that we are striving for as we strive to live out all that Jesus taught us about being His disciples.

    IN REMEMBRANCE (A Maundy Thursday sermon) Text: I Corinthians 11:23-26 1 Corinthians 11:23-26  For I have received of the Lord that which also I delivered unto you, That the Lord Jesus the same night in which he was betrayed took bread:  (24)  And when he had given thanks, he ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The Heart Reflects The Man

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Mar 3, 2021
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    As we know from the movie the Ten Commandments this Pharaoh probably had a son that was important to him. Pharaoh was a powerful man in his day. ... His fruit also reveals something about his heart and the kind of man he was.

    THE HEART REFLECTS THE MAN Text: Exodus 10:3 So Moses and Aaron went to Pharaoh and said to him, “This is what the Lord, the God of the Hebrews says”: `How long will you refuse to humble yourself before me? Let my people go so that they may worship me’. “A fan once ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The Branch Of Motherhood

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Mar 3, 2021
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    How can we relate Mother’s Day to today’s text, John 15:1 – 8? We can relate Motherhood to today’s text by thinking of Motherhood as a branch on the Vine that Jesus is talking about.

    THE BRANCH OF MOTHERHOOD Text: John 15:1-8 John 15:1-8  "I am the true vine, and my Father is the vinegrower.  (2)  He removes every branch in me that bears no fruit. Every branch that bears fruit he prunes to make it bear more fruit.  (3)  You have already been ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    There's Nothing Like A Mother's Love

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Mar 3, 2021
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    In the New Testament we have a wonderful picture that Jesus would tend to people much like a mother hen would tend to her young (Luke 13:34). Comfort involves compassion, encouragement and sympathy.

    THERE'S NOTHING LIKE A MOTHER'S LOVE Text: Isaiah 66:13 Isaiah 66:13  As a mother comforts her child, so I will comfort you; you shall be comforted in Jerusalem. A young, awkward boy grew up in southern California, plagued by a learning disability that in later ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Not Afraid Nor Dismayed

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Mar 3, 2021
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    Jesus looked at all He did through the lens of His hour of suffering to come---His death and resurrection. In spite of the opposition of the Pharisees, Jesus never wavered from His mission---to seek and save the lost.

    NOT AFRAID NOR DISMAYED Text: Luke 13:31-35 Luke 13:31-35  At that very hour some Pharisees came and said to him, "Get away from here, for Herod wants to kill you."  (32)  He said to them, "Go and tell that fox for me, 'Listen, I am casting out demons and ...read more

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    Welcoming The Repentant Sinners (September 8, 2013)

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Mar 3, 2021
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    Do we rejoice with God and the angels of heaven every time another sinner repents? In Luke 15 , Jesus tells three parables and all three parables end with a celebration. But, not everyone comes to the celebration.

    Luke 15:1-10 GNB One day when many tax collectors and other outcasts came to listen to Jesus, (2) the Pharisees and the teachers of the Law started grumbling, "This man welcomes outcasts and even eats with them!" (3) So Jesus told them this parable: (4) "Suppose one of you has ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist