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What We Can Learn From Children

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Dec 8, 2003

But Jesus called the children to him and said, "Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these. I tell you the truth, anyone who will not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will neve

What We Can Learn From Children - (Luke 18:16,17) "But Jesus called the children to him and said, "Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these. I tell you the truth, anyone who will not receive the kingdom of God like a little child ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:16-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Growing In Wisdom: Even 12 Year Old Jesus Needed To Learn

Contributed by Jessica Linde on Jan 6, 2025

By looking at the story of 12 year old Jesus wandering away from Mary and Joseph to go to the Jerusalem Temple, this sermon’s ultimate goal is to highlight that Jesus is fully Man as well as fully God, thus He needed to "grow in wisdom" just like the rest of us.

Because today marks the Christian feast of Epiphany—the day in which the Three Kings (the Magi) finally arrived in Bethlehem to adore the newly born Christ Child—this also means that today marks the official end to the liturgical season of Christmas! ?Now for some of us here, this might be a sad ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:41-52

Arrows Of Truth # 26 - How Can I Help Spread The Word About Hunters Of The Harvest? Series

Contributed by Louis Posthauer on Mar 25, 2022

A weekly series to help believers engage with loved ones, friends and neighbors who are dropout believers to restore them to the church - the Body of Christ.

Arrows of Truth # 26 - How can I help spread the word about Hunters of the Harvest? We have come to the final Arrow of our 26 week series. It’s sad but true that since 2016, out of all adults in the U.S., only 3 of 10 are currently in church. And, of the other 7 adults not in church now – 4 used ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 16:16

Spectators Or Participants

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Oct 2, 2014

We must not be benchwarmers in the Kingdom.

Spectators or Participants September 28, 2014 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We must not be benchwarmers in the Kingdom. Focus Passage: John 5:17, 19-20 Supplemental Passage: "But what do you think? A man had two sons, and he came to the first and ...read more

Scripture: John 5:17-20

Denomination: Baptist

Allies For The Children

Contributed by Jim Kane on Jul 4, 2004

We need to be allies of God for the children.

A teacher asked her students to list what they thought were the present Seven Wonders of the World. The students cast the most votes for 1. Egypt’s Great Pyramids 2. Taj Mahal 3. Grand Canyon 4. Panama Canal 5. Empire State Building 6. St. Peter’s Basilica 7. China’s Great Wall While gathering the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:8-9

Denomination: Church Of God

This Is Us - Pt. 3 - Grown Ups Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Mar 22, 2017

Do we know who we are? With all of our hang-ups, challenges, gifts, warts and all, “THIS IS US!” Understanding our identity is essential for our health.

This Is US! Pt. 3 - Grown Ups I. Introduction “When I discover who I am, I’ll be free.” That was the declaration of the Ralph Ellison who was the author of the Invisible Man. Time and time again in Scripture we see folks who don't know who they are and they struggle and flounder ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:19-48

Denomination: Pentecostal

As Children

Contributed by John Howard on Feb 23, 2002

Jesus said we had to become like little children, yet we all have picked up teh world’s values. What do we need to do to recover our innocent faith again?

As Children Matt 18:1-6 and Mark 10:13-16 Reading the Scripture - We find something about how we think - And our adult values - We see the disciples discussing - Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven - They are concerned with positions, titles and rank - These things are very important ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

As A Child

Contributed by Carl Greene on May 10, 2007

Jesus explains to us how we can receive the kingdom of God.

AS A CHILD REVIEW LAST WEEK…. We talked about things that made us afraid, or excited perhaps in a good way like roller coasters. We acknowledged the difference between that kind of “fear” verses things that make us nervous, or truly afraid. We talked about things which, as an adult may cause ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:16-17

Denomination: Methodist

Abortion Is Taking The Lives Of Millions Of Innocent Babies!

Contributed by John Wright on Jan 25, 2010

Abortion goes against the bible in the old and new testatment and is contray to all of God's teaching!

INTRODUCTION 1. Please open your bibles to Psalm 139:13&14. 2. Over the past two weeks there has probably more on TV and more from various news sources about Haiti and the loss of the 200,000 due to the earthquake than any other news story covered. 3. The story of Haiti and the tremendous ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:13-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Act In Church Series

Contributed by Roger Thomas on May 25, 2004

When the Holy Spirit is present the believers act with decency and order in the church, always preferring one another in love.

Holy Spirit Series 2000 How to Act in Church 1 Corinthians 14 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Today we are continuing our multi-part study of 1 Corinthians. My goal is that we connect with the Word of God written, find out to the best of our ability ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:1-40

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Teaching Our Children Respect For Other People Series

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Apr 15, 2002

Part two of a three part series for parents and grandparents on teaching respect for God, Others, Self and Leaders.

April 14, 2002 Last week we began our current series on "Help For the Home" by laying down two statements upon which we agreed were necessary for helping our children become better examples of "salt and light" for our community: 1. Lack of respect is epidemic in our society. 2. We must do ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:12-17

Denomination: United Methodist

"Become Like A Child" Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Feb 6, 2004

A complete order of service and talks for a 1 hour All Age Service on Jesus’ words "Anyone who will not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will not enter it" . Email me for PowerPoint

All Age Worship, 8 Feb 2004 10 am. Ver 1.2 ¡§Anyone who will not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will not enter it¡¨ Lk 18;16,17 Other key texts: Mt 11:25, Mt 18:10, Is 11:6, Mt 21:16 10 am Welcome/notices 10.03 1. The place of children Aim: to show the place of children in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:16-17, Matthew 11:25-26

Denomination: Baptist

A Parent's Work Is Never Done Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 19, 2007

Couples, Pt. 5

A PARENT’S WORK IS NEVER DONE (JUDGES 14:1-15:1) Have you heard of the “Parent’s Dictionary of Meanings” in deciphering children speak? DUMBWAITER: one who asks if the kids would care to order dessert. FEEDBACK: the inevitable result when the baby doesn’t appreciate the strained carrots. FULL NAME: ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Parent's Work Is Never Done Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Apr 27, 2005

Bible Couples, Pt. 5 "Manoah and Wife"

A PARENT’S WORK IS NEVER DONE (JUDGES 14:1-15:1) Have you heard of the “Parent’s Dictionary of Meanings” and what they mean? DUMBWAITER: one who asks if the kids would care to order dessert. FEEDBACK: the inevitable result when the baby doesn’t appreciate the strained carrots. FULL NAME: what you ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Learning To Serve Series

Contributed by Jeremy Houck on Mar 26, 2005

Jesus said that we must change to become like children. What must you change?

Precious little potential adults. Tiny packages of compressed energy. Imagination factories. Tricycle motors. Curtin Climbers. What ever you call them they are the main reason we have balloons and Happy Meals and birthday parties and lawn sprinklers on hot summer days and Easter Egg Hunts. They ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ