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Being A Mother: Living A True Religion

Contributed by Don Hawks on Jun 25, 2007

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A Mothers Day Sermon discussing what the "true" religion of parenting displays.

Mother’s Day John 2:1-12 ANSWERS to BLANKS: B—1—love of God and Neighbor; 2—“I believe in you!”; pain; 3—mother and grandmother. A--Experiments of famed American psychologist Harry Harlow: o Harlow conducted experiments on the nature of love using infant rhesus monkeys. o Harlow’s interest ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

The Fine Art Of Being A Jumbo Shrimp

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 28, 2014

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Seeing that real greatness comes through servanthood.

Oxymorons are phrases that sound self-contradicting. Through the years, people have made lists of them. Maybe you’ve heard some… 1. Act naturally 2. Airline Food 3. Almost exactly 4. Alone together 5. Clearly misunderstood 6. Found missing 7. Government organization 8. New York ...read more

Scripture: John 3:27-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Vine Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 12, 2016

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If you are faithful, you will be fruitful.

The Vine John 15:1-5 Rev. Brian Bill March 12-13, 2016 [Bring up 4 baskets with varying amounts of fruit in each one] When I was growing up our neighbors had a vineyard. I can remember playing football in our backyard and stopping to eat so many grapes that I would get a stomachache. I also ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

"being A Christian Is Hard"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Feb 20, 2019

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The challenge of following Christ.

“Being a Christian is Hard” Luke 6:27-38 Someone said to me this week, “Being a Christian is the hardest thing I’ve ever done,” and I would have to agree with them. Jesus says: “Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:27-38

Denomination: United Methodist

Benefits Of Being A Christian In The Face Of Tragedy

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Apr 12, 2006

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our church has faced tremendous tragedy with the loss of Skylor Barret. But rather to face tragedy with God than without Him.

Intro: does good really come out of bad? Is there a blessing in the midst of tragedy? Are there benefits to facing suffering, grief, sorrow and loss? If the answer is no to these questions, than being a Christian isn’t any better than being in the world. As a Pastor I would say, we cry the same, we ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:14-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Difference Between Being Lost And Led

Contributed by Nakia Smith on May 9, 2008

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To truly understand where we are going in life, we need to know the if the one who is leading us has the correct directions or if he/she are following someone else.

How many of you in here tonight have heard of the GPS Navigational System? Its main purpose is to keep you from getting lost. But if the truth were known, the easiest way to get to a specific destination is either to know where you are going before you leave or to follow someone who already knows ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 15:22-27

Denomination: Methodist

The Brightest Of Light To Save Us From Darkness

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Apr 16, 2019

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From three hours of the bleakest darkness to renewed life in the Light of Christ

Weekend Message/Devotion April 21, 2019 Luke 24:1-12 The Brightest of Light to Save Us from Darkness From early childhood to late teen years I attended The Church of the Good Shepherd in Jacksonville, Florida. From my earliest memories Easter Sunday vividly stands out. Every year, a very ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-12, Luke 23:44-46

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Illuminating The Heart Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Sep 28, 2025

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This is the 42nd Sermon from the Gospel of Luke Series, "Jesus- Son Of Man".

Series: Jesus- Son Of Man [#42] ILLUMINATING THE HEART Luke 11:29-36 Introduction: Today, we will talk about "Illuminating The Heart." This shows how God's truth can shine inside us, pushing away darkness and helping us see the way. To help us understand, Jesus talks about a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:29-36

Denomination: Baptist

Being The Kind Of Church People Need

Contributed by Mike Turner on Nov 6, 2004

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We cannot be the kind of church that everyone wants, but we can be the kind of church that everyone needs !

Being The Kind Of Church That People Need Acts 2:41-47 Introduction: I suppose there are many churches whose mission is to be the kind of church that appeals to everyone. That is an impossible task ! In fact, I believe it to be an unholy task. Here’s why.....in order for us to be the church that ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: Baptist

Explaining The Meaning Of Being Justified By Faith

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

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Too many people assume that the process involves going to church, learning to cite particular creeds or observing certain rituals. However, Paul teaches the Romans in this passage how Abraham was justified (established as right before God and acquitted fr

How To Be Justified By Faith (Rom. 4:1-8) Illustration:God does not expect us to submit our faith to him without reason, but the very limits of our reason make faith a necessity. Augustine. 1. Have you ever considered how to explain to another person the process of being justified by faith? Too ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Being Certain You Are Certain (Salvation)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Aug 10, 2022

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Christians are commanded to witness to the lost. It is not a suggestion, it is a COMMAND

God’s command for us Christians is to, “GO YE INTO ALL THE WORLD AND PREACH THE GOSPEL.” Look at that word “GO”. Have you ever been behind a car at a red light and when the light turned green they just set there? After a little while you start talking to yourself “GO MAN! DON’T YOU KNOW WHAT GO ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:3-4

Denomination: Baptist

Being Different: Different Fruit 2 Series

Contributed by Robbie Parsons on Mar 12, 2025

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If we are going to be different, it needs to be backed up with gentleness, goodness, faith, humility and self control.

GENTLENESS Benevolence, kindness Gentleness can be defined as tender concern for others, reflected in a desire to treat others gently, just as the Lord treats all believers. Jesus commended gentleness in the Beatitudes. In the first three, he blesses the poor in spirit, those who mourn, and the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: United Methodist

Lazy Listening Leads To Being Lost

Contributed by Greg Nance on Dec 28, 2002

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Hebrews 5:11-6:12 form the third warning section of this masterful message. Hear and heed and hold on! You don’t even want to think about turning away.

Lazy Listening Leads to Lostness Hebrews 5:11-6:9 Hebrews emphasizes hearing the word over and over. First he tells us that God has spoken his final word through Jesus his Son. Then he tells us that we must pay more careful attention to what we have heard. Next he says, today if you hear his ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 5:11-14, Hebrews 6:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Passion Of Success

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Apr 28, 2017

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The struggle of the one body in faith miraculously touches each member in a special way hopefully in prayer we conquer our flesh and all the trials and tribulations that come out of the afflictions of the heart and mind to live Christ's abundant life.

The Passion Of Success by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (April 27, 2017) "The ox knoweth his owner, and the ass his master's crib: but Israel doth not know, my people doth not consider" (Isaiah 1:3, King James Version) Greetings In the Holy Name of Jesus, My brothers and sisters in ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 1:3

Denomination: Friends

Being A Biblical Church (Part One)

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Nov 6, 2019

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This is the first in a short, end of the year series on being a Biblical Church. We look at five areas that all churches need to be faithful in, so that they might be in accordance with biblical standards Christ sets for His Church.

Biblical Church 2019 (Biblical Christians) Text:Luke 8:4-15 Well, this morning we’re going to hit the pause button on our lessons from John’s Gospel for a little while. There’s a few things on my heart that I want to share with you all, plus we’ll be doing a Thanksgiving focused ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:4-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

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