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    Shepherds And Sheep

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jan 16, 2020
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    The words of the Hokey Pokey end with, "That's what it's all about." Actually, this sermon relates what it is really all about.

    Shepherds and Sheep John 10: 1 - 18 Intro: If you are able, I want you to stand with me this morning. We are going to do a little dance to get ourselves ready to hear God’s word today. OKAY! READY! Fellow me: “You put your right arm in. You put your right arm out. You put your right arm in ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Being Ready

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Nov 30, 2019
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    We must live each day ready to receive Christ Jesus when He returns.

    Being Ready – Matthew 24: 36 - 44 Intro: One day a bishop was approached by his assistant priest who said, “A woman claims to have seen a vision of Christ Jesus in the church sanctuary. What should we do?” Without hesitating a second the bishop answered, “Look busy!” --- The bishop’s answer ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Heaven Is . . .

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Nov 21, 2019
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    Belief in the resurrection to eternal life is at the heart of our faith.

    Heaven Is . . . Luke 20: 27 - 38 Intro: I have a question for you this morning. Can God create a rock so big that He can’t life it? It’s a trap. It’s a trick question. If you answer, “NO, then you have UPHELD God’s POWER; but, discredited God’s ABILITY. / If you answer YES, then you have ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Live, Hope And Rest

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Nov 21, 2019
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    We should not be concerned about the future.

    Live, Hope and Rest Luke 21: 5 - 19 Intro: Two gas company employees were out checking meters in a suburban neighborhood. They parked their truck at the end of the street and worked their way to the other end. At the last house, that was a woman looking out her kitchen window watching the 2 ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    A Righteous Branch

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Nov 21, 2019
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    God has sent John the Baptizer to point us to Christ, the King.

    A Righteous Branch Luke 1: 67 - 78 Intro: Thanksgiving is coming. It is that time of year when many people travel to be with family. These and many other questions prevail as weary parents travel being trapped in a car with their small children. “Are we there yet?” “How much longer?” “Can we ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Out On A Limb

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Oct 31, 2019
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    This is a different look at the character of Zacchaeus as portrayed in the gospel of Luke

    Out On A Limb Luke 19: 1 - 10 Intro: A fitness center offered $1,000 to anyone who could demonstrate that they were stronger than the owner who would squeeze a lemon until all the juice ran into a glass. He would then hand the lemon to the challenger saying that he would pay $1,000 it they could ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Justified Or Not?

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Oct 25, 2019
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    Who is justified in God's eyes?

    Justified or Not? Luke 18: 9 - 14 Intro: A man went to visit a psychiatrist. “Doc, I’ve got 2 problems.” The doc said, “Tell me about it.” The man began, “First of all, I think I am a Coca-Cola machine.” The doc sat the man down and started therapy which lasted weeks. After giving it his ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Persistence

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Oct 17, 2019
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    We must persist in our prayer life as an expression of our faith.

    Persistence Luke 18: 1 - 8 Intro: A group of seminary students gathered in the chapel one day as the dean challenged them to NOT pray for a large church because of the stress, problems and worries that go with it. The next year one of the students who graduated returned to give his testimony. ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Doing Your Duty

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Oct 4, 2019
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    Serving God is not over until they are shoveling dirt on your face.

    Doing Your Duty Luke 17: 5 - 10 Intro: During a tornado a mother was crying for help. It seems that her son was taken up into the tornado and blown away. The mother turned to heaven and shouted a prayer: “Please, Lord, bring back my son! He’s all I have. I’ll do anything to get him back.”--- ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Heaven Or Hell

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Sep 27, 2019
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    God does not condemn a person to hell. Sin takes them there. Those who have rejected the gospel of Christ Jesus will end up in hell.

    Heaven or Hell Luke 16: 19 - 31 Intro: On Sunday, April 5, 1987 at 10:40AM a bridge on the New York State Thruway collapsed even though people in 4 cars and a driver of a semi-truck traveling at 55 to 65 mph all believed that the bridge was safe. --- Believing it was safe did not MAKE IT safe. ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Faithful?

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Sep 19, 2019
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    We cannot be faithful to the world and faithful to God at the same time. We must learn to put God first and everything else behind God.

    Faithful? Luke 16: 1 - 13 Intro: A city boy moved to the country. He bought a donkey from an old farmer for $100. The farmer agreed to deliver the donkey. The next day the old farmer drove up and said, “Sorry son, but the donkey died.” The city boy replied, “Well, just give my money back.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Lost

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Sep 14, 2019
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    Our job as Christians is to seek out the lost and rejoice as they return to God.

    Lost? Luke 15: 1 - 10 Intro: There is an old Jewish story of a farmer to whom God granted three wishes with the understanding that his neighbor would get double what the farmer wished. Wish number 1 was for 100 cattle / the neighbor got 200. Wish number 2 was for 100 acres of land / the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Counting The Cost

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Sep 5, 2019
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    Discipleship is not for the faint of heart.

    Counting The Cost Luke 14: 25 - 33 Intro: I recently read the true story about a preacher who was standing at the door shaking hands as the congregation departed on Easter Sunday. He grabbed one man by the hand and pulled him aside. The preacher said to him, The man replied, "You need to ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Honored

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Aug 22, 2019
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    God honors those whom we ignore.

    Honored Luke 14: 7 - 14 Intro: Two men interviewed for the same position. The potential employer felt the candidates were equally qualified. In order to make a decision she decided to invite each to dinner on separate occasions. The 2 dinners went well making it easier for the employer to make ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    We Need A Fire

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Aug 15, 2019
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    We must be "on fire" for the gospel of Christ Jesus and faithful to God's leading.

    We Need A Fire Luke 12:49 - 56 Intro: Three people died and were waiting at the pearly gates. The first man said to St. Peter, “I served faithfully as a pastor for over 50 years.” Peter told him to step aside and wait. The second person said, “I served my church faithfully for 40 years.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed