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    God In Person

    Contributed by J Bernard Taylor on Dec 22, 2019
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    How many famous persons have you seen in person? God came in person in Jesus Christ to share with us the human experience.

    GOD IN PERSON INTRODUCTION: How many famous people have you seen in person? In the TV world, all of us have seen famous people on the screen. It almost appears as if we have seen them in person. We have seen presidents, famous statesmen, movie stars, sport figures, and many other ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Growing With Jesus This Year

    Contributed by J Bernard Taylor on Dec 28, 2019
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    Christmas is Over. The baby is out of the manger. Luke 2:52 says Jesus grew in wisdom, stature, and in favor with God and man. How can we grow as Jesus did?

    GROWING WITH JESUS THIS YEAR Introduction Christmas is over. We and the shepherds have paid tribute to the newborn baby. We have opened our presents. Some of us have taken down the Christmas tree and other ornaments. Already things are getting back to normal. We are looking forward to ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    What Christ Came To Show Us

    Contributed by J Bernard Taylor on Jan 6, 2020
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    The Epiphany season celebrates God's manifestation of himself to the world through the coming of Jesus Christ. What does Christ show us about God.

    - WHAT CHRIST CAME TO SHOW US Explanatory Introduction This is the season of Epiphany which means the manifestation of God to the whole world in the person of Jesus Christ. January 5 is the day of Epiphany, and sometimes refers to the last day of the 12 days of Christmas. Christ's ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    A New Look At Your Baptism

    Contributed by J Bernard Taylor on Jan 12, 2020
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    On this Baptism of the Lord Sunday, it is good to see how well we are fulfilling our Baptism promises.

    A NEW LOOK AT YOUR BAPTISM Introduction On the Baptism of the Lord Sunday, it is good to take a new-look at our baptism. When I was a pastor, I often had a renewal of baptism vows on this Sunday. Baptism is a significant event in the life of every Christian. We often take it for ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    God's Good News For A Fake News Generation

    Contributed by J Bernard Taylor on Jan 20, 2020
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    Fake news has become common in recent years. The Bible contains good news written to inform people about the goodness of God. How can we detect fake news and discover good news about God.

    GOD'S GOOD NEWS FOR A FAKE NEWS GENERATION Introduction Fake news, which has become popular in recent years, is news or stories written especially to misinform or deceive readers. On the other hand, the Bible contains good news written to inform people about the goodness of God. ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Who's Afraid Of The Dark?

    Contributed by J Bernard Taylor on Jan 28, 2020
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    Studies show that 11 percent of adults are still afraid of the dark. However, the fear of spiritual darkness may be a more common problem. Psalm 27:1 says the Lord is our light. Why should be afraid of the dark?

    WHO'S AFRAID OF THE DARK? Introduction: The natural tendency of human beings is to be afraid of the dark. Early humans were afraid of the darkness because of an unexpected attack from animals or enemies in the night. Researchers have concluded that fear of darkness is still due ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    What Makes You Happy?

    Contributed by J Bernard Taylor on Feb 3, 2020
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    What makes you happy? Studies show that people who are healthy and have money are happier than those who are less happy and do not have as much money. What is the source of real happiness?

    WHAT MAKES YOU HAPPY? INTRODUCTION: What makes you happy? Studies show that people who are healthy and have money are happier than those who are less healthy and do not have as much money. The question becomes: does being healthy make you happy or are you happy because you are ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Worship That Works

    Contributed by J Bernard Taylor on Feb 11, 2020
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    What makes our worship work in keeping with God's will? The Hebrew word for worship can also mean work. Is God satisfied with our worship? How can we make our worship work?

    WORSHIP THAT WORKS Introduction: Is God satisfied with our worship? What makes our worship work in keeping with God's will? We should note that the Hebrew word for worship can also mean work. What makes our worship work in God's sight? I WORSHIP WORKS WHEN WE HAVE A HUMBLE ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Choosing The Best Life

    Contributed by J Bernard Taylor on Feb 18, 2020
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    Moses in Deuteronomy 30:19 tells the people to choose life. The choice is still ours today. What is the best life? The best life is a life with God.

    CHOOSING THE BEST LIFE INTRODUCTION:: Moses tells the people in Deuteronomy 30:19 to choose life. The choice is still ours today. However, what is the best one to choose? The best choice is a life with God. ? I THE BEST LIFE OFFERS A RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD: Today there are other ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Amazed On A Mountain

    Contributed by J Bernard Taylor on Feb 22, 2020
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    The highlight of Jesus' pilgrimage to earth is his transformation on the mountain. The disciples were amazed as their eyes beheld Christ in all his glory.

    AMAZED ON A MOUNTAIN Introduction: Jesus identified himself as the Son of God on the mountain of transfiguration, (Matthew 17), on Mount Calvary, (Matthew 27:32), and on the mountain of resurrection. (Matthew 28:16) We stand in amazement with the disciples and others who witnessed the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Case For God's Grace

    Contributed by J Bernard Taylor on Mar 3, 2020
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    What is the grace of God, and is it relevant today? Can a case for God's grace be made today? If so, what is the evidence for God's grace in modern society?

    THE CASE FOR GOD'S GRACE What is the grace of God, and is it relevant today? Can a case for God's grace be made today? If so, what is the evidence for God's grace in modern society? I EVIDENCE THROUGH THE DEFINITION OF GOD'S GRACE: God's grace is a gift to us ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    What Can I Do For You Today?

    Contributed by J Bernard Taylor on Mar 7, 2022
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    An article I read some time ago suggested that every morning we ask someone,"What can I do for you today?"

    An article I read sometime ago talked about service. It suggested that every morning we should ask someone, “What can I do for you today?” I call that a service mentality. At 98 years old, I am mostly shut-in, and there are not too many things I can do. At this stage of life, I am always thinking ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Giving God What You've Got

    Contributed by J Bernard Taylor on Mar 13, 2022
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    Romans 12:1 is one of the hardest verses in the Bible.God means for us to give it all to him: your body, your mind, your service, your possssions, all to him.

    Giving God All You’ve Got Romans 12:1 This verse is undoubtedly one of the most difficult verses in the Bible. God means to give it all to him as a reasonable sacrifice: your body, your thoughts, your actions, your service, your word,all you have. Whatever you have and whatever you do,sacrifice ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Holding Onto Your Hope

    Contributed by J Bernard Taylor on Mar 20, 2022
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    A mentee of mine recently wrote me asking what should he do because he had lost hope.

    A mentee of mine recently wrote me asking what should he do because he had lost hope. He claimed to be a devoted Christian who loved God with all his heart. But he had lost hope. We hope for many things in life.We have little control over all the things we hope for. I hope to get a better job. You ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Too Much Of A Good Thing

    Contributed by J Bernard Taylor on Sep 30, 2022
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    There are many things in life which are good to have. But it is possible to have too much of a good thing

    TOO MUCH OF A GOOD THING Luke 12: 13-21 Introduction There are many things in life that good to have.It is to have enough money to provide for ourselves and our families.It is good to have a comfortable home to provide safety and well-being.It is good to have a job which is suitable for our ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed