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Take My Name But Not In Vain Series

Contributed by Joe Bedy on Sep 12, 2002

based on 57 ratings

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Christians can empty out the name of the Lord and turn people away from Christ.

September 12 2002 Joe Bedy Central Christian Church St Petersburg, Fl What¡¦s in a name? Is a last name of Smith, Cook, Heckathorne, Bedy or Percival significant? I believe there was a time in days past when a good name was essential. It was considered a high achievement to maintain the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Has Rolled Away (Cancelled) My Reproach (Shame)

Contributed by Jeremiah Menyongai on Mar 9, 2020

based on 1 rating

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Whatever makes a person feel life is not worth living physically, socially, spiritually, financially, academically, professionally is a reproach. Reproach Degrades, Shames, Blames, Embarrasses, Disgraces. But God Says - No More Reproach.

GOD HAS TAKEN AWAY MY REPROACH 1. Joshua 5: 2 At that time the Lord said to Joshua, “Make flint knives for yourself and circumcise the sons of Israel again the second time.” 3 So Joshua made flint knives for himself, and circumcised the sons of Israel at the hill of the foreskins. 4 And this is the ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 5:1-9, Colossians 2:9-15

Denomination: Charismatic

Remaining Faithful To God When He Feels Far Away

Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Jun 16, 2009

based on 14 ratings

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Advent sermon reflecting the life of Zechariah and Elizabeth and the need to keep the faith when it appaers our prayers are not being answered.

A mother was commenting one time about her children when they were little. She would always remind them on Christmas morning that it is Jesus’ birthday and he only received 3 gifts so don’t be disappointed in what lies under the tree. Then they all opened their presents. That next Sunday, while ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-25

Denomination: Methodist

Look, The Lamb Of God Who Takes Away The Sin Of The World!

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Jan 19, 2004

based on 28 ratings

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EPIPHANY 2(A) - Look at the Lamb of God and see what Jesus does so that you may imitate Jesus’ love.

LOOK, THE LAMB OF GOD John 1:29-41 - January 18, 2004 JOHN 1:29-41 29The next day John saw Jesus coming toward him and said, "Look, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world! 30This is the one I meant when I said, `A man who comes after me has surpassed me because he was before me.’ ...read more

Scripture: John 1:29-41

Denomination: Lutheran

Gaining From Your Loss Series

Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Jun 3, 2007

based on 4 ratings

| 4,231 views

We gain from our loss when we recognize what sin does to our lives, when we respond with repentance and when we receive God’s forgiveness.

Good AM. Ludwig Van Beethoven noticed that he was losing his sense of hearing. As a composer, he worried that he could no longer create music if he becomes deaf. He tried every cure available to him but to no avail. One day, his greatest fear came true. He became totally deaf. According to the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:4

Denomination: Baptist

Putting Away Childish Things 2

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jan 6, 2013

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If we are supposed to leave the basics where are we supposed to go. This message examines the next step.

Leaving Childish things 2 Rev. Denn Guptill His name was Mickey Cohen. And he was a crook. And not just a little crook either, Mickey Cohen was the top man in the Los Angeles underworld during the forties and fifties. He had his finger into everything: gambling, extortion and prostitution. At ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:1-8

Denomination: Wesleyan

A Merciful God Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Apr 28, 2008

based on 4 ratings

| 7,062 views

God doesn’t expect us to be perfect--God knows us better than that. God does encourage us, though, to acknowledge our sin, seek to turn away from our rebelliousness, and received God’s forgiveness.

Psalm 51:1-19 “A Merciful God” INTRODUCTION For decades, the church has focused on sin. Preachers appear to have taken delight in telling the members of their congregation how bad and sinful they were. The theme seemed to be, “If it felt good, then it had to be bad.” Congregational members ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-19

Denomination: Lutheran

How To Receive An Answer From God Series

Contributed by W F on Jun 25, 2006

based on 31 ratings

| 15,165 views

How can I get an answer from God for my prayer?

INTRODUCTION I saw an article this week called, “A mothers unanswered prayer for self-improvement.” The article is about a woman named Jean Olsen who wanted to be a better mum. Jean took her 9 year old daughter Kirsten out for a mother-daughter lunch and while they were eating, she asked her ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-25

Denomination: *other

Salvation Comes From The Lamb Series

Contributed by Timm Meyer on May 15, 2003

based on 56 ratings

| 12,915 views

EASTER 4(C) - Salvation come from the Lamb of God, our Good Shepherd, as He provides divine forgiveness and heavenly blessings.

SALVATION COMES FROM THE LAMB REVELATION 7:9—17 MAY 11, 2003 REVELATION 7:9-17 9After this I looked and there before me was a great multitude that no one could count, from every nation, tribe, people and language, standing before the throne and in front of the Lamb. They were wearing ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 7:9-17

Denomination: Lutheran

When Wickedness Is Burned Away Like Stubble

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 12, 2025

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However we phrase it, the end is approaching, one day at a time.

Thirty-Third Sunday Integral 2025 Every November we who use the common lectionary are reminded that what we have in this life, this earth, is only temporary. We sinners are forced into an examination of our life and aspirations and face our end. Recall that the word “end” can have several ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11-12, Jeremiah 29:14, Psalm 98:5-9, 2 Thessalonians 3:7-12, Luke 21:5-19, Malachi 4:1-2 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

Lessons From The School Of Grace

Contributed by Lorenzo Nicholson Sr. on Nov 12, 2002

based on 25 ratings

| 4,522 views

Godly living is made possible through grace.

Lessons From The School Of Grace Titus 2:11-14 Mar 9, 1998 Lorenzo Nicholson Sr. 11 For the Grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men, 12 Teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:11-14

Denomination: Baptist

Saved From Sin Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

based on 3 ratings

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The sermon explores the story of Mary and Joseph leading up to the birth of Christ, emphasizing the significance of the names Immanuel and Jesus, and how they reflect God's relational nature and His power to save us from sin.

Hello church! Today we’re going to look at a story from the gospel of Matthew about circumstances leading up to the birth of Christ. Unexpected events are unfolding in the lives of Mary and Joseph who were two very ordinary people. There was nothing spectacular about them. They weren’t famous, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Topics: Immanuel, Sin Salvation, God's Presence

How To Be Rescued From Ruin Series

Contributed by Rick Duncan on Feb 2, 2003

based on 34 ratings

| 4,476 views

In this message, we’ll see how we can all be guilty of breaking God’s first commandment and how breaking the commandment actually brings ruin to our lives. We’ll also learn how to live out this command and be rescued from ruin.

Have you ever wondered, “Why do I find myself in mess after mess after mess?” Several weeks ago, I shared with you that God uses troubles… to protect us. Maybe you’re headed in a wrong direction or find yourself in a place you shouldn’t be in. God will arrange some trouble to come to remove us ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Deliver Us From Evil

Contributed by Mary Lewis on Sep 24, 2001

based on 91 ratings

| 8,169 views

Does the Scripture require that America "turn the other cheek" following the attacks of 9/11, or do we have the right to respond militarily?

Introduction The Story: Turn the Other Cheek The mother of four young boys often had difficulty curbing their energy, especially in church. But when her minister preached on "turning the other cheek," the boys gave him their undivided attention. “No matter what others do to us,” he said, “we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-42, Proverbs 28:5

Denomination: Baptist

Lessons In Life From Job

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Feb 7, 2003

based on 56 ratings

| 21,413 views

Job teaches us about life from his words and from what happened to him and how he responded

February 9, 2003 Job 7:1-7 “Does not man have hard service on earth? Are not his days like those of a hired man? Like a slave longing for the evening shadows, or a hired man waiting eagerly for his wages, so I have been allotted months of futility, and nights of misery have been assigned to ...read more

Scripture: Job 7:1-7

Denomination: Lutheran

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