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Peace: The Virtue Of Stability (4 Of 10) Series

Contributed by Jeff Armbrester on Feb 17, 2003

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We long for peace in our world, in our communities, in our families, and even in our churches. Real peace is a condition of the soul, not our outward circumstances.

We long for peace. We want peace in the Middle East, Europe, and in Korea. We want peace in our land. We are troubled by scenes of people buying gas masks, duct tape, and plastic. We are even more troubled at the sight of a toddler taking out her pacifier to put on a gas mask. We long for peace in ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23, Colossians 1:19-24

Denomination: Methodist

9th Sunday After Pentecost. July 21st, 2024. Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 11, 2021

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Year B, Proper 11.

2 Samuel 7:1-14, Psalm 89:20-37, Jeremiah 23:1-6, Psalm 23:1-6, Ephesians 2:11-22, Mark 6:30-34, Mark 6:53-56. (A) HIS PLANS NOT OUR PLANS. 2 Samuel 7:1-14. There are three main thrusts in our reading in 2 Samuel today: 1. There is a subtle difference between a good idea and God’s will (2 ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 7:1-14, Psalm 89:20-37, Jeremiah 23:1-6, Psalm 23:1-6, Ephesians 2:11-22, Mark 6:30-34, Mark 6:53-56 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Quest For The Presence Series

Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Dec 28, 2009

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THE STORY OF THE MAGI, REVEALS WHAT TO DO WHEN YOU’VE CRAVED MORE PRESENCE BUT DIDN’T DISCOVER IT THIS CHRISTMAS.

Quest for the Presence Matthew 2:1-12 12/27/09 INTRODUCTION: How many of you recognize this. Space The final frontier These are the voyages of the Starship, Enterprise Its continuing mission To explore strange new worlds To seek out new life and new civilizations To boldly go where no man has ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Come Up Hither.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 4, 2022

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Whoever exalts himself shall be abased, and he that humbles himself shall be exalted.

COME UP HITHER. Proverbs 25:6-7. This proverb is doubtless what Jesus had in mind when He made His own parable about people choosing the finest seats for themselves at a feast (Luke 14:7-11). There are always ranks in society, any society. Solomon speaks of a king, and of “great men.” ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 25:6-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Our Faith Not In Vain.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 24, 2021

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Without the resurrection of Jesus, there is no gospel at all.

OUR FAITH NOT IN VAIN. 1 Corinthians 15:12-20. Despite the fact that the Corinthians had earlier embraced Paul's teaching, the Apostle was aware that other influences were disturbing their peace. There were even some amongst them who denied the fact of resurrection (1 Corinthians 15:12). ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:12-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Visitation By The Lord.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on May 6, 2022

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Hospitality, and a promise reiterated.

A VISITATION BY THE LORD. Genesis 18:1-10a. This passage is described as an encounter in which “the LORD” (= YHWH, Hebrew) “appeared unto” Abraham when he was having his siesta “in the heat of the day.” When he lifted up his head, suddenly, there were three men standing by him. As if waking ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Song Of Zacharias. Abridged.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 19, 2025

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The old priest opens his mouth for God, and prophesies.

SONG OF ZACHARIAS. Luke 1:68-79. Zacharias was filled with the Holy Ghost, and spoke forth a message in the power and authority of God. The famous song is introduced as a prophecy (Luke 1:67). Our proclamation of the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ has no efficacy without the overpowering ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:68-79

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Joy Born At Christmas

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Dec 11, 2019

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The prophet Isaiah teaches us about joy born at Christmas: to encourage joy in others, to receive joy's healing, and to pursue joy in community. Joy to the world, the Lord is come!"

Isaiah 35:1-10 Joy Born at Christmas We concluded last week’s service with the great carol, “Joy to the World.” Joy is a distinctly Christian trait. It goes beyond happiness. Someone once said, “Happiness comes from happenings, but joy comes from Jesus.” Your happiness may fluctuate up and down, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 35:1-10, Philippians 4:4

Denomination: Baptist

4 Controversial Uncompromising Life-Changing Truths Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Nov 22, 2024

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Most people who are enslaved know they are slaves. The girl who is abducted and taken into the worldwide human trafficking ring knows she’s a slave. You don’t have to tell her this. But there is a kind of slavery where people don’t fully realize they are enslaved.

Today, I want to speak to you about “4 Controversial Uncompromising Life-Changing Truths” from the lips of Jesus Himself. These 4 truths are unpopular for many. They are likely to start a good argument at the Thanksgiving dinner table. Many of these, if not all of these, run against the current ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-47

Denomination: Baptist

When Will God Come? Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Dec 4, 2012

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We long to be liberated from our brokenness adn to experience redemption for ourselves and our relationships. We keep waiting for God to come and fix things.

“Questions About God: When Will God Come?” Luke 21:25-28 In that great movie “Field of Dreams”, Ray Kinsella hears a mysterious voice prompting, “If you build it, he will come.” So Ray builds a ball field in the middle of his Iowa cornfield. Soon persons from ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:25-28

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Knowing God - #4 - He Is Able Series

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Oct 5, 2001

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Sixth message in a series on the attributes of God and how we are to reflect them. This message deals with God’s power and how we can trust Him.

KNOWING GOD - #4 He is Able Various Scriptures Introduction I’ve got a good feeling about this message today. I’ve been looking forward to this all week. As you know, we have been looking at the attributes or character qualities of God. We have looked at His love, His glory, His compassion, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 7:25

Denomination: Wesleyan

(1 Of 4) The Gospel Is Good News Series

Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 27, 2025

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The gospel of Jesus Christ is history’s central story—faith in the past, hope for the future, and love today.

Not on Fox. Not on the peacock channel. Not on C-SPAN or ESPN. Not a stock market report. Not a weather forecast. Not stale news. Not fake news. Not bad news. Good news. The gospel is not a broadcast that fades after the commercial break. It’s not spin for ratings or another voice in the noise. ...read more

Scripture: John 19:30, Hebrews 4:16, 2 Corinthians 5:21, John 15:5, 1 Corinthians 13:13 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

A Return To Civility: 4 Keep The Sabbath Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jul 20, 2024

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In this crazy world, where it's rush, rush, rush, the idea of a day set apart for rest and reflection seems almost impossible. But, is it?

What a crazy world we live in today. Do you ever feel like the Rabbit in “Alice in Wonderland”? You know the one, he’s always rushing this way and that looking at his watch and muttering, “I’m late, I’m late”. It seems that every hour of every day is filled to the limit with things that need ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-17

Denomination: Wesleyan

Finding Peace

Contributed by Tim Smith on Aug 13, 2017

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In a world like ours with everything that is going on in world events and the Christmas season, peace is a major concern, isn’t it? The problem is everyone wants peace but no one has a clear answer on how to get it.

Finding Peace in a Season of Stress Philippians 4:1-9 Lucinda Norman writes of her experience Christmas shopping at the mall. People had been pushing, elbowing and cutting in front of her all day. During a 10 minute extra 10% off special, one woman grabbed a lace table cloth from her hands, looked ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1-9

Denomination: Methodist

Joy To The World Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Dec 19, 2024

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Christmas brings a lot of stress: emotional, financial, decorations, gifts, gatherings, travel. Have you ever been tempted to skip it?

JOY TO THE WORLD Luke 2:1-20 Introduction Christmas brings a lot of stress: emotional, financial, decorations, gifts, gatherings, travel. Have you ever been tempted to skip it? John Grisham’s Skipping Christmas was made into a movie called Christmas With the Kranks. The lesson ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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