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The Reason For The Season

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Dec 19, 2014

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What is the real reason for the season. Of course Christians know it is about Jesus, but why did Jesus come in the first place?

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Why do we take time to celebrate the Christmas holiday? Why does a nation of people take time out of their busy schedules to celebrate this national holiday? Are you all busy? • How much time have you taken out of your busy schedule to decorate (how ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Such As I Am.

Contributed by Robert Tallent on Jul 19, 2008

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What would our "except for" be?

Such As I Am! Acts 26:29 Most everyone here this mourning knows about the story of Paul and King Agrippa. It was king Agrippa who said the most famous heart wrenching words “Almost thou ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:29

Denomination: Baptist

Relevant Friendship

Contributed by Bruce Lee on Aug 9, 2015

based on 7 ratings

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Do you invite people into your circle of friends? What does real genuine friendship look like to you?

Relevant Friendship “… enjoy the companionship of those who love the Lord…” 2 Tim. 2:22 (LB) Intro: Sharon was like most lifelong members of First Church. At one time she knew every person by name. She and her husband had six children, eleven grandchildren and five ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Bored Of The Gospel

Contributed by Richard Futrell on Oct 7, 2010

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People talk about being “relevant,” even in the church. Being relevant is not bad; in truth, being relevant is most important. But what do we mean by “relevant”? That’s the big question.

Intro People talk about being “relevant,” even in the church. Being relevant is not bad; in truth, being relevant is most important. But what do we mean by “relevant”? That’s the big question. To some, being relevant in the church means that worship is exciting, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:28-36

Denomination: Lutheran

Fall Back

Contributed by Kelly Benton on Nov 1, 2011

based on 36 ratings

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To share that we will only find real rest in Jesus and it’s time we fall back into His arms.

Today is Fall Back Day, the day that comes once a year in which we change our clocks back one hour to our Standard Time,(hence the name, Fall Back). Fall Back Day is one of the Most Awaited Days of Year. Nobody in their right mind ever looks forward to Spring Forward Day but for most people who go ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30, Matthew 11:27-30

Denomination: Other

Princes And Priests Series

Contributed by Eric Hanson on Jun 16, 2010

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What are some real implications of the New Testament teaching that believers in Jesus Christ are all Princes/Princesses and Priests of God.

PRINCES AND PRIESTS Eric J. Hanson June 13, 2010 Read I Peter 2:9-10. This is written to believers in Jesus. Now read Revelation 5:9-10. This is also written to believers in Jesus. This is a high and lofty concept concerning us on God’s part. He calls us His priests; all of us who are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Test Yourselves Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Apr 4, 2025

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If you want to experience harmony and joy in your relationships, get ready, get real, get right, then get along.

Several years ago, Ken Westphall, in Leadership Journal, a publication for ministry leaders, talked about the most frequent phrases in ministry that become preludes to a fast farewell. They include the following: I think I've earned the right to say this. In ancient Israel, the people ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:1-14, Titus 3:10-11, Proverbs 22:10, James 1:2-3, Galatians 6:1, Ephesians 4:11, Romans 12:3 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Bridges And Ditches: Some Things Never Change (#3 Of 5 In The Series) Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on Jan 17, 2015

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The real component in the success of the first century Christians lies not in external tactics but with their internal values … their Christ-like character.

Welcome and Call to Worship Good morning. We are so honored you have chosen to worship with us today. Did you see the news item a few days back about the lady who was arrested on Highway 11 in Tulsa? It appears she was driving the wrong direction; she was headed eastbound in the westbound ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:13

Denomination: Nazarene

Did Judas Do Any Good? Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 5, 2023

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Judas got nothing good–not pleasure or honor or power. He ended up being the only person in the Bible whom God judged as being better off never being born.

Wednesday of Holy Week 2023 It does not seem terribly fair what happened to poor Kerioth-born Judas, as Matthew records it. He sells out Jesus for what in today’s currency would be about $260. Then, seeing Jesus condemned to death, he changes his mind and attempts to return the money to the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 50:4-9, Matthew 26:14-25

Denomination: Catholic

Parenting--It's A Tough Job

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 27, 2001

based on 60 ratings

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This sermon deals with the difficult role of being a parent.

Parenting--It’s A Tough Job July 30, 2000 Proverbs 4:1-9 Ephesians 6:1-4 I can still recall my wife saying, "I think it’s time." We were houseparents taking care of 7 kids living with them 3 1/2 days a week. We called the other couple to come be with the kids so that we could go to the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-4, Proverbs 4:1-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Be A Sunday School Booster

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jul 21, 2002

based on 195 ratings

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There are many reasons for being a Sunday School booster.

INTRO.- ILL.- "Say, Dad, did you go to Sunday School when you were a boy?" "Yes, son, I went all the time." "Well, then, I guess it won’t do me any good either." I beg to differ with that boy. SUNDAY SCHOOL WILL DO A PERSON SOME GOOD, A WORLD OF GOOD! Some of my best times as a youngster in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Watch Out For The Wrong Turns

Contributed by John Perry on Jan 30, 2011

based on 4 ratings

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Making a wrong turn in life is something that anyone of us can & does do but the real failure is the failure to correct them.

Bunbury Sun am 30/01/2011 “Watch out for the wrong turns” Intro: Saul was a man who had great potential ………. Not only this but God had made great promises to him. But when we look at the end of Saul’s life we see that somewhere he went tragically wrong. As a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 31:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Singing The Lord's Song

Contributed by John White on Dec 20, 2006

based on 14 ratings

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An appeal to God’s people to live a life of real praise, bringing glory to God and a witness to the world around them.

SINGING THE LORD’S SONG Psalm 137:1-4 "By the rivers of Babylon, there we sat down, yea, we wept, when we remembered Zion. We hanged our harps upon the willows in the midst thereof. For there they that carried us away captive required of us a song; and they that wasted us [required of us] ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 137:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Difference Makers Are Different Series

Contributed by David Swanger on Mar 6, 2013

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To make a difference, one must be different. Such is a real possibility as we become salt and light before a decaying and dark world.

You are the salt of the earth; but if the salt loses its flavor, how shall it be seasoned? It is then good for nothing but to be thrown out and trampled underfoot by men. You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden. Nor do they light a lamp and put it under a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Demons--Dominions Of Darkness

Contributed by David Anderson on May 4, 2001

based on 115 ratings

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Demons are real and can tempt believers or take over unbelievers. Christ is our only sure defense against their power.

Sermon: "DOMINIONS OF DARKNESS" Anderson Deut. 18:15-20; 1 Co. 8:1-13; Mark 1:21-28 + + + We’re going to listen again to some provocative words as they are recorded in our Gospel text for today: 23 "Just then a man in their synagogue who was possessed by an evil spirit ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:23-24

Denomination: Lutheran

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