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God Does Not Cheat: Christmas 2020 Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 25, 2020

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Even in these troubled days, as in every century of the Church’s existence, we are renewed in the Holy Spirit given by Jesus.

Christmas 2020: God Does Not Cheat Every Christmas, especially in troubled times, we are naturally tempted to see images of the little Christ Child in the manger, surrounded by His mother and father and shepherds and lambs and calves and we try to imagine ourselves in our own infancy, hopefully ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:11-14, Philippians 2:6, Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Catholic

Baptism: Our Deep Keel

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Jan 13, 2020

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Baptism is our core identity. It affirms God's abiding love for us.

January 12, 2020 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Matthew 3:13-17 Baptism: Our Deep Keel Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Today we hear the story of Jesus’ baptism. As he came out of the Jordan River, a voice from ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: Lutheran

Freedom Letter- Don't Go Back Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Feb 20, 2021

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This is the 42nd sermon in the Action Series. This series began during the COVID-19 pandemic. This study in Acts will also include the letters written to the Churches. This is the 8th sermon from the Letter to the Galatians.

Series: Action [#42] FREEDOM LETTER- DON’T GO BACK Galatians 4:8-20 Introduction: Several years ago, Karen and I was up in the Ruidoso area; and I decided to try a short cut that I thought I knew about. The problem was, the road turned into a very rough dirt road; and the further we went, the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:8-20

Denomination: Baptist

How To Discipline Yourself For The Purpose Of Godliness

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

based on 91 ratings

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Percentage of American’s who own running shoes but don’t run: 87% Discipline yourself for the purpose of godliness for it is profitable for all things, not only in this life but also in the life to come. (I Tim 4:7,8)

How to Discipline Yourself for Godliness (I Tim 4:7,8) The Lord gives wisdom, love and eternal life that transcends human understanding (Prov. 3:5,6) The closer we are to the Shepherd the farther away is the wolf. Many people are willing to discipline themselves to be more beautiful, to get a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:7-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Out Of The Mire And Into The Choir Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Feb 18, 2003

based on 50 ratings

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This is the fourth and final sermon in the series, "Reality Prayer - How to Ask So God Will Answer"

Can you imagine going to church and not singing or hearing any music? We gather to worship to hear God’s Word, give to God’s work, and fellowship with other worshippers - but gathering without songs of praise as part of our worship - how wrong would that be? Church without the singing of praise ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 40:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Playing Second Fiddle

Contributed by Fred Mueller on Jan 26, 2002

based on 85 ratings

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A sermon showing John the Baptist pointing to Jesus - relinquishing his disciples to become Jesus’ disciples, an example of our pointing to the Lord.

The Reformed Church of Locust Valley Epiphany II January 20, 2002 John 1:29-32 “Playing Second Fiddle” What’s wrong with second place? First place is worth fighting for, isn’t it? Don’t we want our kids to be all they can be? to be the best, achieve the most, get the highest grades, get into ...read more

Scripture: John 1:29-32

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Music Of Christmas

Contributed by Anthony Seel on Dec 25, 2005

based on 4 ratings

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Jesus is the Savior, the Christ, the Lord.

CHRISTMAS EVE 2005 December 24, 2005 St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church The Rev. M. Anthony Seel, Jr. Luke 2:1-14 “The Music of Christmas” “When he awoke, the song was there. Its melody beckoned and begged him to sing it. It hung upon the wind and settled in the meadows where he walked. He knew its ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-14

Denomination: Lutheran

Narnia: In The Fullness Of Time

Contributed by Dave Bootsma on Dec 14, 2005

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Christmas came at the appointed time, in the appointed way and for an appointed purpose. How specifically, and what difference does that make?

ILL Narnia - no Christmas the Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe is a story of four children who are transported into the land of Narnia, where they are confronted with adventures and the ultimate ruler of the world, the lion Aslan. But when they arrive it is ruled by the White Witch. In ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

An Equal Opportunity Savior Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Feb 12, 2008

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Exposition of the story in Acts 10 of Cornelius’ conversion and its ramifications of that upon the church as a whole

Text: Acts 10:1-48, Title: An Equal Opportunity Savior, Date/Place: NRBC, 2/17/08, AM A. Opening illustration: A local business puts a sign in the window, stating the following: “HELP WANTED. Must be able to type, must be good with a computer and must be bilingual. We are an equal opportunity ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:1-48

Denomination: Baptist

What Kind Of King

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Nov 19, 2007

based on 58 ratings

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A sermon for Christ the King Sunday

Christ the King Sunday Proper 29 Jer 23:1-6; Ps 46; Col 1:11-20; Luke 23:33-43 "What kind of King" "And when they came to the place which is called The Skull, there they crucified him, and the criminals, one on the right and one on the left. And Jesus said, "Father, forgive them; for they know not ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:33-43

Denomination: Lutheran

Marriage: God's Good Plan & Satan's Scam Series

Contributed by Johann Neethling on Sep 30, 2006

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The parameters God gave us for marriage are for our benefit, protection, and soul-satisfying enjoyment. Satan’s Scam is to try and show God is a liar.

MARRIAGE: GOD’S GOOD PLAN & SATAN’S SCAM Matthew 5:27-32 1. In Genesis 2 we read that after God had created the heavens and the earth and all the living creatures, He formed man out of the dust of the ground and breathed into him the breath of life and man became a living soul. • But while all ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:27-32

Denomination: United Methodist

Live In Abundance

Contributed by Bob Soulliere on Nov 11, 2006

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“What difference does being a Christian make?” We have the words to use that say we are different, but do we demonstrate the difference?

Live in Abundance, Fully John 10:10 “What difference does being a Christian make?” We have the words to use that say we are different, but do we demonstrate the difference? My guess is that those who don’t appear to be different from the rest of the crowd are not living an abundant life. The life ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Blessing At Berea - Bible Study / Reading / Devotions Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Sep 6, 2005

based on 180 ratings

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Those at this city on Paul’s 2nd Missionary Journey received the Word in 3 ways that we all should receive it. Link included to Formatted Text Version, Handout, and PowerPoint Template.

Blessing at Berea Acts 17:10-14; I Thess. 2:13 In Thessalonica the apostles were Resisted, but in Berea they were Received. Next time we’ll look at Athens where they were Ridiculed. We can learn a lot here about Bible Study. God called these people “noble” which means “excellent”. God gave ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:10-14

Denomination: Baptist

Hail, King Of The Jews! (Whose Line Is It?) Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 6, 2003

based on 66 ratings

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The insults, tauntings and cruelty the soldiers inflicted on Jesus makes many angry. It also hurts us when people in our own day attack Jesus. How should we respond to those who insult and mistreat our Jesus?

OPEN: (TRUE STORY) A detective, was investigating a church burglary. But he had a problem: the suspect (who he just knew had committed the crime) wouldn’t admit to it. Finally, the preacher of the church stepped in and asked to speak to the suspect alone. Within minutes, the preacher emerged and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:15-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Grace, Thelord's Gift

Contributed by Mark Perryman on May 11, 2006

based on 67 ratings

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What Grace truely means

INTRO: In Max Lucado’s book In The Grip of Grace he writes: You know what disturbs me most about Jeffrey Dahmer? What disturbs me most are not his acts, though they are disgusting. Dahmer was convicted of seventeen murders. Eleven corpses were found in his apartment. He cut off arms. He ate body ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

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