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Hope And Your Spiritual Fitness Series

Contributed by Samuel Stone on Oct 31, 2007

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Paul says the hope that is laid up for us in heaven enable us to have faith and love. In other words, hope is the foundation of faith and love.

Scripture Lesson: Colossians 1:1-14 A little boy wanted $100 very badly. He prayed for weeks, but nothing happened. So, he decided to write a letter to God requesting $100. When the postal authorities received the letter to "God, USA", they decided to send it to the President. The President was ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:1-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Farewell Address -- Kissing Frogs

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Sep 15, 2018

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Farewell Address at dinner by the Parish for my wife Lee and I. It has some humor yet I believe it touches the heart of who we are called to be in Christ. At the end I passed out 125 Red Wax Lips and and 125 signs that state "I Kiss Frogs" with a picture of a frog with big red lips.

It just wouldn't feel right ... if I didn't begin with ... a story. And at the end of the story ... there is a little surprise ... that just might require a group picture. Well ... This short discourse is called ... "Kissing Frogs" Ever feel like a Frog? Frogs feel slow, ... low, ... ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:3-5

Denomination: Anglican

Heaven On Earth Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on May 16, 2011

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The early converts created a community of faith that reflected what they believed was life in the kingdom of God.

Acts 2:42-47 “Heaven on Earth” INTRODUCTION Psalm 23 is the most well known and one of the most comforting Psalms. Countless people have found comfort, strength and hope in its verses. During times of grief and struggle individuals imagine the Lord making them rest in green ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Lutheran

Radiant Faces Have Looked To The Mighty God Of Deliverance – Psalm 34:1-6 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Sep 4, 2022

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Have you ever needed the Lord’s deliverance? We must never forget that we are in a battle, and the sides are clearly divided – light and dark; good and evil; citizens of heaven, and the unsaved of earth. Those whom the Lord delivers look to Him, and have radiant faces.

RADIANT FACES HAVE LOOKED TO THE MIGHTY GOD OF DELIVERANCE – PSALM 34:1-6 We are going to consider the first 6 verses of this most glorious Psalm. They are really uplifting in great comfort. Let us enjoy them. Psalm 34:3 O magnify the LORD with me and let us exalt His name together. Psalm 34:4 ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:1-6, Psalm 137:1-4, Psalm 120:1, Psalm 69:14, Psalm 22:20-21, 1 Thessalonians 1:9-10, Luke 9:26, 2 Corinthians 5:10, Matthew 25:23, 1 Corinthians 3:11-13 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Finding Joy After Darkness SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023

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... cling to God's promises, dawn is on the horizon.

Have you ever felt like giving up? Like everything is going wrong and there's no way out? Have you ever laid in bed at night, feeling like the darkness itself has turned against you? Well, if this is you, then I want to talk to you about finding joy in the midst of your night season. I want to give ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 30:5

Topics: Prayer, God's Promises

When Jesus Enters The Temple

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Feb 2, 2007

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When Jesus enters the temple (a person’s life) things begin to happen.

INTRO.- ILL.- A woman’s husband had been slipping in and out of a coma for several months, yet she stayed by his bedside every single day. When he came to, he motioned for her to come nearer. As she sat by him, he said, "You know what? You have been with me all through the bad times. When I got ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:12-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Are You A Happy Christian?

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Aug 10, 2005

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We get upset and walk around focusing on those things that do not go the way we want them to. But is being unhappy what God wants for us?

All of us want to be happy in our lives, don’t we? That might be one reason a person would go to church; to find happiness. But have you ever really thought what happiness includes? Happiness includes a feeling of peace within your heart. Happiness includes a feeling of calmness when all around ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Denomination: *other

Living In A Spirit Of Gratitude

Contributed by David Radcliff on Mar 11, 2016

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Gratefulness towards God.

LIVING IN A SPIRIT OF GRATITUDE 1 Chronicles 16:34 Introduction: Gratefulness should characterize all of us, not just on special holidays but every day of our lives. You may have things bad but things could be worse. I. BE GRATEFUL FOR THE GOODNESS OF GOD 1 Chronicles 16:34 says, "O give thanks ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 16:34

Denomination: Baptist

Let It Happen In Your Heart

Contributed by Troy Borst on Mar 12, 2005

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The outside of my life should match my heart. I think this is one of the lessons that we Christians miss most of all in our efforts to be like Jesus. Many times we can talk a good game or know the right places to be, but our heart is truly what God look

LET IT HAPPEN IN YOUR HEART Colossians 3:15-17 INTRODUCTION The Apostle Paul tells us that when we put on the characteristics of Christ (mentioned in verses 12-14) that it should demonstrate itself in several ways. Paul says that these characteristics of Christ should not be just on the inside ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:15-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Baccalaureate Address Class Of 2004

Contributed by Greg Baskerville on Mar 24, 2005

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This is the baccalaureate address I gave to my son’s high school graduating class of 2004.

Baccalaureate Service 05/20/2004 Graduates, In a few short days, you will be busy doing something you have looked forward to for a long time; no, not graduate, not get out of school, and not leave home. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-29

Denomination: Congregational

The Wonder Of Matthew's Thanksgiving

Contributed by Rule Digal on Nov 18, 2005

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This explains reasons, expressions & outcome of thanksgiving.

Theme: THE WONDER OF MATTHEW’S THANKSGIVING Text: Luke 5: 27-32 Intro. A. We understand that thanksgiving is our proper response towards the goodness of God. Thanksgiving is a celebration to express our praises to God for all that He has done to us. B. Because God is good all the time, we must ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:27-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Lose A Blessing In Three Easy Lessons Series

Contributed by A. David Hart on Aug 28, 2007

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TO SHOW THE LISTENER HOW JEALOUSY CAN BE A BLESSING LOSING EXPERIENCE.

HOW TO LOSE A BLESSING IN THREE EASY STEPS Acts 13:42-52 My brothers and sisters there are many people around us that have fell to realize that by rejecting God’s word, they really chose to lose their blessing to receive eternal life as promised. In this so called ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:42-52

Denomination: Baptist

Getting Rid Of The Grumbles

Contributed by David Dewitt on Feb 24, 2007

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This is my annual Thanksgiving Message

Getting Rid of the Grumbles Selected Passages Thanksgiving Message - November 19, 2006 Morning Service Introduction A young preacher began a ministry at a church that was rife with disunity, so he devised a simple method to eliminate the bickering. Whenever a member came to him to complain, he ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 11:4-6

Denomination: Church Of God

Football Thanksgiving

Contributed by Gary Waguespack on Dec 12, 2007

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Call plays before the game starts? Have a Game plan that’ll work in every situation? Jesus does, for then and for us.

Mark 6:30-44, John 6:1-13, Thanksgiving Football, 2007. “In the Hands of Jesus with thanksgiving.” Introductory Words: We’re moving into the season of Thanksgiving and Christmas and I want you to know there is a secret to having a truly thankful thanksgiving and truly joyful Christmas. We ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:30-44

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Thankgiving And Prayer From Prison Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Mar 31, 2008

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An introduction to Paul’s "happiest letter."

Philippians 1:1-11 March 30, 2008 Introduction, Thanksgiving and Prayer Acts 16 stories Stopped from going into Asia and Bithynia Macedonian vision Lydia’s conversion Demonized girl Paul & Silas imprisoned and beaten Earthquake & Jailer’s Salvation Rejection of release This is the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-11

Denomination: *other

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