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    Where Is Your Treasure?

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Aug 8, 2019
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    Are you living expectantly for the return of the Master by laying up treasures in heaven?

    Where Is Your Treasure? Luke 12: 32 - 40 Intro: Long ago, in a kingdom far, far away, a rich king hired a “fool” to make him laugh when he was sad. He gave the fool a golden scepter and told him that when he met a greater fool than he, to pass the golden scepter to that person. The king grew ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Priorities

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Aug 1, 2019
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    Sermon for August 4, 2019 challenging the congregation to look seriously at their priorities.

    Priorities Luke 12:13-21 Intro: I thought I would start today’s message with a couple questions for you. I will point to you for your answer. Questions #1: If I was given a million dollars I would . . . . . Question #2: I would be happy if . . . I VS. 15 “The Jesus said to them, ‘Watch ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    What Is Better?

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jul 17, 2019
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    This sermon addresses the fact that discerning God's will for our life is just as important as serving God.

    What Is Better? Luke 10:38 - 42 Intro: Larry was hard of hearing and was having chest pains. He and his wife went to the doctor. The doctor told Janice that the chest pains were likely from stress. Larry asked, “What did he say?” Janice answered, “He said you are sick.” The doctor said ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Love Is The Key

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jul 11, 2019
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    We all have "ditches" and see others in their "ditches" but do we show compassion or pity?

    Love Is The Key Luke 10: 25 - 37 Intro: Mamie was an elderly woman, plagued with arthritis and a number of other ailments. People were surprised to see her going regularly to the post office to buy stamps. One Christmas the lines were particularly long, but there was Mamie patiently waiting her ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Dusty Shoes

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jul 5, 2019
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    We must risk sharing our faith to those close to us.

    Dusty Shoes Luke 10: 1 - 10 Intro: There was a teacher who was helping one of her nursery school students put on his boots? She pulled while he pushed and the boots just wouldn’t go on. The teacher worked and finally got them on when the little fella said, “Teacher, they’re on the wrong feet.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Excuses

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jun 26, 2019
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    No excuse is good enough to keep us from following Jesus.

    Excuses Luke 9: 57 - 62 Intro: I heard of a pastor who also preached on this passage. He centered his thoughts and comments on the fact that those who would follow Jesus claimed, “I will follow, but . . .” At the conclusion of his message, the pastor said, “I encourage all who identify with ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Legion

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jun 20, 2019
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    This sermon demonstrates for us that no one is beyond the reach of redeeming, healing love of Christ Jesus.

    Legion Luke 8: 26 - 39 Intro: There was a lady who would come out every morning to her front porch, raise her arms and shout, “Praise the Lord!” --- An atheist moved in next door. Over time he became irritated with the lady’s routine and he began to step out on his front porch and yell after ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    God Glue

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jun 14, 2019
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    Christ Jesus is the "glue" that holds our lives together.

    God Glue Romans 5: 1 - 5 Intro: Have you ever had one of those days that just absolutely wear you out? All you want to do is relax and forget everything so you sit down in your easy chair and turn on the TV. It opens with a commercial for BOWFLEX. You know the one where the guy says he is 42 ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Unity

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jun 1, 2019
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    Sameness is not the same as unity.

    Unity – John 17: 20 - 26 Intro: The text for this message is a prayer offered to God by Jesus on behalf of his followers. The title of today’s message is “Unity.” So, my question is this, “what does unity look like?” --- Let me give you a little help --- Jesus does not call for doctrinal ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Glorified

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on May 21, 2019
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    What we say and do should glorify God and not bring praise or glory to us as individuals.

    Glorified John 13: 31 - 35 Intro: In 1993 Tina Turner released the song, “What’s Love Got To Do With It?” What’s love but a second-hand emotion. What’s love got to do, got to do with it? Who needs a heart when a heart can be broken?” --- Ask yourself, “What DOES love have to do with being a ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Listening

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on May 21, 2019
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    How often do we take time to listen for the word of God to come to us?

    Listening John 10: 22 - 30 Intro: (Story quoted from SermonCentral “My Sheep Hear My Voice by J. Jeffrey Smead) Franklin D. Roosevelt grew tired of smiling the expected presidential smile and saying the usual expected words at White House receptions. One evening he decided to find out whether ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    A Fish Tale

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on May 3, 2019
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    To what extent are you willing to show your love for Christ Jesus?

    A Fish Tale John 21: 1 - 19 Intro: From the title of today’s message and the first 14 verses you may be lead to believe this is a story about fishing. However, the opening verses of this passage set the stage for the REAL issue that follows beginning in Verse 15. Here Jesus is “fishing” for ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    As I Have Loved You

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Apr 17, 2019
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    Loving one another.

    As I Have Loved You John 13: 31 - 35 Intro: (Letter from Sermon Central) “Dearest, darling Jimmy, No words can ever express the great unhappiness I’ve felt since breaking our engagement. I miss you so! NO one could ever take your place in my heart, so please forgive me. Please say you’ll take ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Do You Get It?

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Apr 17, 2019
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    Some do not believe in the resurrection and others do believe.

    Do You Get It? Luke 24: 1 - 12 Intro: I have always been told that you can hear the sound of the ocean by holding a conch shell up to your ear. You either believe it or you don’t. I Regarding the resurrection, the same thing is true: You either believe it or you don’t. A READ VSS. 1 - ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Done For Love

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Apr 4, 2019
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    What are we willing to do selflessly for the love of Jesus?

    Done For Love John 12: 1 - 8 Intro: As I worked on this sermon, I heard in my head a song from “A Chorus Line.” I can imagine Mary singing this song later in her life. It goes like this, “Kiss today goodbye, the sweetness and the sorrow. Wish me luck, the same to you. But I can’t regret what ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed