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The Rise And Fall Of King Uzziah

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Aug 18, 2004

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This message shows the sad decline of a king who began by following God, but ended up forsaking God.

THE RISE AND FALL OF KING UZZIAH Text: II Chron.26: 4, 5, 16a Intro: The biblical account of King Uzziah is a classic example of what happens to a man who gets too big for his spiritual britches. Uzziah’s ascension to the throne had no doubt filled the hearts of the people of Judah with ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 26:4-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Danger Of Hardness Of Heart Series

Contributed by Frank Lay on Sep 10, 2004

based on 24 ratings

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Are you in danger of hardening your heart to the precious truths of the gospel of Christ?

THE DANGER OF HARDNESS OF HEART Hebrews 3:7-19 How is your heart? I am not asking about the physical condition of your heart, but the spiritual condition. Sometimes we describe the experience of becoming a Christian as inviting Jesus to come into the heart. The Bible speaks of a troubled ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:7-19

Denomination: Baptist

"Prophets And The Gospel” Series

Contributed by H. Kevin Derr on Sep 13, 2004

based on 10 ratings

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An exposition of 1 Peter 1:10-12

September 5, 2004 First Church of the Brethren H. Kevin Derr 1 Peter 1:10-12 “Prophets and the Gospel” 10Concerning this salvation, the prophets, who spoke of the grace that was to come to you, searched intently and with the greatest care, 11trying to find out the time and circumstances to which ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:10-12

Denomination: Brethren

"He Did It!"

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Apr 6, 2004

based on 41 ratings

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Why is the resurrection so important for us today?

Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches Easter Sunday April 11, 2004 “He Did It!” I Corinthians 15:19-26 INTRODUCTION: What does Easter mean to you? Is it chocolate Easter bunnies and spiced jelly beans? Colored eggs and Easter egg hunts? A day when family gets together for Easter dinner? A time for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:19-26

Denomination: Methodist

Transitional Theology

Contributed by Norris Harris I on Feb 1, 2003

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Now it is my firm belief that in the midst of Transition and Uncertainty, the Prophetic Pastor must have a Logos about Theos regarding the Ethos of the Times. He must have a Word about God regarding the Mood of the Times!

I need not pause to suggest how delighted I am to be in your midst. My prayer is that God will grant you the desires of your hearts and mature you in Christlikeness. I want to use this Preaching Moment to highlite this headline: Transitional Theology. The Text I have tagged and targeted for ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:28-32

Denomination: Baptist

The Mountain Before The Valley

Contributed by Don Schultz on Feb 27, 2003

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Jesus reveals his glory on the mountain, to prepare his disciples, and us for the valley ahead.

MARK 9:2-9 THE MOUNTAIN BEFORE THE VALLEY Life is filled with peaks and valleys. A peak is something excellent that happens in your life, something great, something to celebrate and remember. The birth of your child – that is a highpoint in your life. The day you get married – that is a peak. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:2-9

Denomination: Lutheran

Mary, A Model Of Motherhood

Contributed by Galen Hackman on Mar 7, 2003

based on 79 ratings

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Mother’s Day Sermon. A look at Mary as a model for motherhood in our world today.

Mary, A Model of Motherhood Luke 1:26-38 Mother’s Day holds its share of joys and sorrows. Many of us have (or have had) good mothers and carry a multitude of pleasant memories. However, some of us have lost our mothers, some at a young age, and thus this day holds positive memories but also a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Brethren

Send Lazarus To My Father's House Series

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Oct 2, 2004

based on 25 ratings

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Second in a two-part series on the Rich Man and Lazarus, this sermon looks at repentance leading to salvation and as a vital attitude for receiving Holy Communion.

SEND LAZARUS TO MY FATHER’S HOUSE—LUKE 16:19-31 It appears to be a very simply request, “Then I beg you Father, send Lazarus to my Father’s House, for I have five brothers. Let him warn them, so that they will not also come to this place of torment.” Having realized too late that his destiny ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Methodist

Missions & Minas

Contributed by Christopher Raiford on Oct 10, 2004

based on 27 ratings

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Mission Festival sermon that reminds us to be faithful with the use of the means of grace

Luke 19:11-27 While they were listening to this, he went on to tell them a parable, because he was near Jerusalem and the people thought that the kingdom of God was going to appear at once. He said: "A man of noble birth went to a distant country to have himself appointed king and then to return. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:11-27

Denomination: Lutheran

Trying To Catch A Sea Monster With A Fish Hook

Contributed by Jimmy Stewart on Nov 12, 2004

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If we are going to win the lost, we have to use the right tools.

Trying to catch a sea monster with a fish hook Job 41:1-9 I’m going to be honest: I have read many times in the Bible about this thing called "Leviathan", but have never really paid much attention to it. But, as I was reading this chptr. the other day, I felt like God had something to say to me. ...read more

Scripture: Job 41:1-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Is Jesus Doing Now?

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 15, 2004

based on 14 ratings

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What Is Jesus Doing Now? He is watching over us, ruling for us, and speaking to us.

I’m not a fan of reality T.V. but one new reality show caught my interest as I was channel surfing the other day. I don’t remember the name of the show but it featured former pop stars like M.C. Hammer. The show brought together once-famous people to interact with one another for ten days in a ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:4-18

Denomination: Lutheran

God's Word Leads To A Paradoxical Lifestyle

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 15, 2004

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God’s Word Leads to a Paradoxical Lifestyle 1) It separates us from the world 2) It sends us to the world

I’ve always been fascinated with paradoxes. You know, seemingly contrary statements that are nevertheless true. For example the statement, “Standing is more tiring than walking.” is a paradox. Sarah and I were reminded of how true that statement is just a few weeks ago when we had to stand for ...read more

Scripture: John 17:11-19

Denomination: Lutheran

Elders And Passing The Baton Series

Contributed by Warren Bird on Jan 14, 2003

based on 55 ratings

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The role of church elders is to pass the baton of gospel truth from one generation to the next

Introduction Being the 15th of September 2002, today is the 2nd anniversary of the opening ceremony of the Sydney Olympic Games. I was fortunate enough to be there at Homebush that evening – I have here my little yellow suitcase to prove it! What a spectacle it was, from the time the lone horse ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:6-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Welcoming Jesus Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Jan 3, 2004

based on 34 ratings

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How do you welcome Jesus and keep the welcome warm. Welcome others. Share the welcome and enjoy the wonder.

When I was in high school there was a Christian College group that came to our chapel assembly and did some skits. I think they were called the Ambassadors or something, I can’t remember their name exactly, but I remember one skit that impressed me. I’ve updated it a little for this ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-52, Hebrews 2:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Ministry: Luck Of The Draw?

Contributed by Robert Baker on May 31, 2003

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A sermon for the 7th Sunday of Easter, series B, focusing on Christ’s gift of the called and ordained ministry to His church for the forgiveness of sins.

7Easter2003b "The Luck of the Draw” Acts 1:15-26 June 1, 2003 © 2003, Robert C. Baker, Redeemer Lutheran Church, Vero Beach, FL Our reading from Acts this morning, recording the selection of Matthias to take the place of Judas among the twelve apostles, might have struck us as, well, a little bit ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:15-26

Denomination: Lutheran

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