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    Let God Do His Thing

    Contributed by J Bernard Taylor on Mar 10, 2020
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    The work ethic is the theory that hard work is virtuous and worthy of reward. We need to replace that thinking by letting God do his thing. How would that look in our relationship with God?

    Let God Do His Thing  INTRODUCTION: The work ethic is the theory that hard work is virtuous and worthy of reward. That work ethic has crept into the Christian viewpoint by thinking that we must do God's work before we can merit his approval and acceptance. We need to replace that ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Taking The Trouble Out Of Trouble

    Contributed by J Bernard Taylor on Apr 4, 2020
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    The Cemetary is the only trouble-free place. However, it is still possible to take the trouble out of trouble.

    TAKING THE TROUBLE OUT OF YOUR TROUBLES How would you like to be in a place that is peaceful and quiet all the time, a place where there is no crime, a place where people do not bother each other, a place where people get along with each other all the time? Most of us would say that we wouldn’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    What To Do With A Gift

    Contributed by J Bernard Taylor on Apr 4, 2020
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    How to consider what to do with the greatest gft of all.

    What Do You Do With a Gift? I would like us to repeat our key verse for today found in Romans 6:23: The wages of sin is death but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ. I suppose all of us at one time or another have received a gift. We get gifts for our birthday, gifts for ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Taking Jesus Seriously

    Contributed by J Bernard Taylor on May 1, 2020
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    Many times when people say things to us that are hard to believe, we may reply. "are you serious?" However, Jesus was serious in everything he said.

    TAKING JESUS SERIOUSLY Introduction: Many times when people say things to us that are hard to believe, we may reply, "are you serious?" However, Jesus was serious in everything he said. I HE WAS SERIOUS IN HIS PREACHING. People in the time of Jesus would often say that he ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    How To Listen To A Sermon

    Contributed by J Bernard Taylor on Jul 12, 2020
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    How many sermons have you heard in your life? What has been the result of all those sermons you have heard? Are you any closer to the Lord as a result of all those sermons?

    HOW TO LISTEN TO A SERMON How many sermons have you heard in your life? Depending upon your age, you may have heard hundreds of sermons. Say you hear about 40 to 50 sermons a year based on your worship attendance. For the average person who has been attending church for about 40 years that comes ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Thoughts About The Trinity

    Contributed by J Bernard Taylor on Jul 17, 2020
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    Trinity Sunday gives us an opportunity to study one of the most difficult themes of the Christian faith, the concept of one God in three persons. The Trinity is important because in a real way it shows us how God does his thing.

    Last Sunday was Pentecost Sunday, the day we celebrate the coming of the Holy Spirit with power upon the disciples. As the disciples proclaimed the wonderful works of God in their own language, but Jews from all ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Bush Still Burns

    Contributed by J Bernard Taylor on Jul 18, 2020
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    Moses and the burning is one of the most popular stories of the Old Testament. One of the sermons I preached discusses what it may mean for today.

    For the past few weeks except for Palm Sunday and Easter, our sermons have centered on the Book of Genesis, corresponding to our Home Bible Survey Course. In our Home Bible Survey, we are now in the Book of Exodus. We start a series of sermons focused on the Book of Exodus and especially on ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Mysterious Mercy

    Contributed by J Bernard Taylor on Jul 18, 2020
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    Have you wondered about the mysterious ways of God? Others have too. This sermon talks about it.

    An old hymn I love says, “God moves in a mysterious way his wonders to perform He plants his footsteps on the sea and rides upon the storm.” I thought about that hymn as I looked at our text for today in Genesis 21. There is a mystery about this text, which is not easy to explain. In our ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Which God Is Your God?

    Contributed by J Bernard Taylor on Jul 21, 2020
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    There is a quality in humankind that propels us to worship a god. Everyone worships something. The question is what god are you worshiping?

    There is a quality in humankind that propels us to worship a god. There is something in us that causes us to worship something or someone. Even the most primitive people from the beginning of time felt a need to worship a tree, a flower, a star, the sun, or anything else. We hear some people ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Thy Will Be Done Series

    Contributed by J Bernard Taylor on Jul 25, 2020
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    What I hope is that all of us will get from these series of sermons is a new awareness and appreciation and that it not be a bunch of words we repeat without thinking.M

    What I hope is that all of us will get from this series of sermons is a new awareness and appreciation for the Lord’s Prayer. I hope it just won’t be a recitation of a bunch of words. Most of us can repeat the Lords’ Prayer without even thinking of what we are saying. We can almost repeat it ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    What To Do With Your Life

    Contributed by J Bernard Taylor on Jul 26, 2020
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    Many people ask a very important question. What am I here for? What is my purpose for living? What do you want to do with your life?

    People ask a very important question. What am I here for? What is my purpose for living? Some will say I want to make something out of my life. But what do you want to make out of your life? Some may say they want to make a lot of money so I can live a comfortable life. What do you want to ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Sequel Of Life

    Contributed by J Bernard Taylor on Nov 26, 2019
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    How you ever thought of how many movies have sequels? Many times the sequels are as popular as the original movies. But what about a sequel to life? Is this life all there is, or is there a sequel to it?

    THE SEQUEL TO LIFE INTRODUCTION Have you ever thought about how popular sequels are? If a movie has produced millions of dollars at the box office, we can be sure a sequel will be following. Movies like Star Wars, Rocky and many others have produced sequels. Often the sequels are ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Preparations For The Passage

    Contributed by J Bernard Taylor on Nov 30, 2019
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    For those of us who follow the Lectionary, this Sunday begins the Season of Advent, a time of preparation for the coming of Christ. It is also the beginning of the Christian year, ending in November. How do we prepare ourselves for the passage of the year ahead of us?

    PREPARATIONS FOR THE PASSAGE Introduction For those of us who follow a Lectionary, this Sunday begins the season of Advent, signifying a time of reflection and preparation for the coming of the Messiah. It also marks the beginning of the Christian year, ending next November. Two ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    God's Peace Plan

    Contributed by J Bernard Taylor on Dec 8, 2019
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    In these days of conflict, unrest, and stress, God gives us his plan for peace.

    God's Peace Plan Introduction Christmas celebrates the coming of the Messiah, the Prince of Peace. However, in 3530 years of recorded history there have only been 286 years of peace, representing only 8 percent of the time. During that time, 8000 peace treaties have been broken. ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Disappointed But Not Discouraged

    Contributed by J Bernard Taylor on Dec 15, 2019
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    Disappointment refers to sadness or displeasure from failure to fulfill ones hopes or expectations. Discouragement means loss of hope or enthusiasm as a result. It is possible to be disappointed without being discouraged.

    DISAPPOINTED BUT NOT DISCOURAGED Introduction Frequently, employers will ask prospective employees what their biggest disappointment in life has been. The question probably gives employers a hint about how these prospective employees handle times of stress and hardships in life. We ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed