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Let Your Light Shine Before Men

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Feb 14, 2007

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Epiphany 5(A) - Let your light shine before men so that the world may praise your Father in heaven and also see Christ’s righteousness.

LET YOUR LIGHT SHINE BEFORE MEN (Outline) February 4, 2007 - EPIPHANY 5 - Matthew 5:13-20 * * * * * * * * * INTRO: A quick reminder that Epiphany means appearance (or manifestation). During Epiphany we are reminded that Jesus is the Son of Mary and Joseph. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-20

Denomination: Lutheran

Trusting God's Plan When Life Does Not Make Sense. Proverbs 3:5-6

Contributed by David Cramer on Nov 12, 2024

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Learning how to trust the Lord through the difficulties of life.

Trusting God’s plan when life doesn't make sense. Proverbs 3:5-6 Good Morning Stand with me and lift your bible and repeat after me. This is my Bible. I am what it says I am. I can do what it says I can do. I am going to learn how to be what it says I can be. Today I will learn ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Will Carry You In 2026

Contributed by John Gaston on Dec 27, 2025

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Polls show that people make many resolutions about physical things but neglect spiritual goals. Those who trust in God are more likely to experience lasting change. God promises to carry us in Isa. 46:4. What does this mean and how can we attain it?

GOD WILL CARRY YOU IN 2026 IN 2026 Isa. 46:4 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. In 2026, may your neighbors respect you, troubles neglect you, angels protect you, and heaven accept you. 2. May all your troubles last as long as your New Year resolutions. 3. Remember you can reset your resolutions ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 46:4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

He’s Working It Out

Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on Jan 24, 2026

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While we are trying to figure it out, God is working it out.

I will go before thee, and make the crooked places straight: I will break in pieces the gates of brass, and cut in sunder the bars of iron: And I will give thee the treasures of darkness, and hidden riches of secret places, that thou mayest know that I, the Lord, which call thee by thy name, am the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 45:2-3

Denomination: Baptist

Hope Is Just A Prayer Away Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 30, 2026

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What do you do when life cave's in around you and your life becomes dark and depressing. What David did was to pray to God. What are the secrets of David's prayer that can help us when our lives fall apart?

In Kentucky, there’s a cave called “Mammoth Cave”, and on one of their tours, the guide stopped and turned to the crowd. He said: “Do you want to see what a real cave looks like?” And of course, everyone said yes. And, without another word - he SHUT OFF ALL THE LIGHTS. Now, that’s what a REAL ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 142:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Never Said... "i'll Never Give You More Than You Can Handle" Series

Contributed by James Jackson on Feb 1, 2026

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Part 1 of "God Never Said That."

Good morning! I invite you to turn with me to the book of 2 Corinthians. When Trish and I lived in Kingsport, Tennessee, we always flew in and out of Tri-Cities Regional Airport. And if you’ve ever flown out of a regional airport, you know there are no big jets. No jumbo planes. You get ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:8-10, 2 Corinthians 12:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

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Contributed by SermonCentral on Oct 10, 2023

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Help my congregation to understand the power of compassion.

Good morning, my dear brothers and sisters in Christ. I am truly blessed to be standing here before you today, as we gather in unity and fellowship to share in the Word of God. Today, we are going to embark on a journey through the pages of the Bible, specifically focusing on the book of Jonah. Our ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:1-4

Topics: Compassion, Anger

Mensaje Para Funeral De Un No Creyente

Contributed by Joel Bethancourt on Mar 29, 2009

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Este es un breve mensaje para el funeral de una persona no creyente o que no sabemos si aceptó a Jesucristo como su Salvador. Tiene un giro evangelístico, pero pretende motivar a un público mayormente no cristiano a acercarse a Dios y a la iglesia.

En este momento de dolor y tristeza para las familias ___(nombre de las dos familias principales del fallecido)_______, saquemos un momento para reflexionar sobre lo que nos dice la palabra de Dios en el libro de Eclesiastés 7: Vs. 1 Vale más el buen nombre que el buen ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 7:1-4, Ecclesiastes 7:1, Ecclesiastes 7:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Mars Hill Marketing

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Apr 15, 2023

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We have the world’s best product, Do you have a marketing plan?

My least favorite course back when I was working on my MBA at the U of MN was marketing. I never could figure out how to position a product so that it would sell. The question was always, should I make it upscale and sell it to fewer people at a higher price, or should I mass market something in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:22-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Encouragement

Contributed by Ken Gilmore on Jun 20, 2002

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We need more encouragers in our churches. What are the characteristics of an encourager and a discourager. And some Bible examples of encouragers.

ENCOURAGE Hebrews 10:19-25 What is encouragement? - The Greek word for "encourage" may be translated as comfort, console, inquire, beg, plead, counsel, urge, challenge. We see from this that encouragement has a two-fold emphasis: to comfort or reassure, to challenge or caution. - To encourage ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:19-25, Acts 11:19-26

Denomination: Baptist

The Redemptive Role Of Africans

Contributed by Norris Harris I on Mar 2, 2003

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This message deals with How God uses Persons of African Descent in His Redemptive Plan based on the Young Egytpian Man found in the field in our Target Text. This message was preached during Black History Month in Bryan, Texas.

WE NEED TO TALK! Jesse Semple, a Harlem cab driver, asked Derrick Bell, a profound Black author, “Tell me what’s to celebrate about the condition of Black people who die too soon, go to prison too long, and come to know life’s blues far too early? Tell me how a holiday for Dr. King or a month of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 30:11-19

Denomination: Baptist

The Antics Of The Antichrist Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 19, 2003

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With all the reports about the nearness of the Second Coming, we must not become alarmed. The Antichrist is also coming and will proclaim himself to be God, but believers have nothing to fear.

The Antics of the Antichrist One afternoon, when we lived in Mexico City, I was in a McDonald’s restaurant studying Spanish. As I was eating my hamburger with jalapenos (that’s how they do it in Mexico), I suddenly became very dizzy and disoriented. I wasn’t too concerned at first because this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Ministry In Daily Life

Contributed by Carla Powell on Feb 2, 2002

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Sermon describes how we minister in our daily life, relating our ministry to our work using Jesus’ images of being salt, being the light of the world, and putting our lamp on a lampstand for all to see.

Matthew 5:13-20 - Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany [On this day, worshippers were asked to wear their work uniform or bring a symbol of their work so that we will be reminded of the connection between our faith and our work. I refer to it in my sermon several times.] Grace be to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-20

Denomination: Lutheran

Love Names

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Mar 9, 2001

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Exploring the joy of our new name.

Love Names Rev 2:17 He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches; To him that overcometh will I give to eat of the hidden manna, and will give him a white stone, and in the stone a new name written, which no man knoweth saving he that receiveth it. KJV Every couple ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:17

Denomination: Baptist

The Half Was Not Told

Contributed by Alvin Hathaway, Sr. on May 22, 2011

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The Story of Solomon and The Queen of Sheba combines history and mystery. It is our history and the half has not been told.

Sunday, February 1, 2009 “The Half was not told” I Kings 10: 1 – 10 One of the most intriguing stories that combine our Afro-Centric history with a story of love is the meeting and conversation between King Solomon and The Queen of Sheba. This story reminds me that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 10:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

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