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Mother Of Pearl

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Mar 20, 2002

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Mother of pearl is a message about turning the grit of life into something beautiful, using the creation of a pearl as an illustration.

Mother of Pearl; turning the grit of life of life into something beautiful; do you have it in you? 2Co 4:17 For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, worketh for us a far more exceeding [and] eternal weight of glory; Pearls as a gift, have been considered from time immemorial, one of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:17

Denomination: Pentecostal

A New Law

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Dec 26, 2000

based on 56 ratings

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Jesus and the New Covenant: The internalization of the law.

It feels good to leave the heavy messages of the prophets and come into the sunshine of the New Testament. But the message of the prophets, as well as the rest of the Old Testament, are very important to our understanding of the New Testament. As soon as we begin reading Matthew, the first book ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-19

Denomination: Methodist

Tell Us Pleasant Things

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Dec 30, 2000

based on 41 ratings

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The rebellious want to believe a lie, escape responsibility and avoid God, but the people of God are called to model truth and love.

Very often, on my day off, I enjoy going to the state forest near Loudonville and hiking through the woods. I put something to eat and drink in my pack and head out. I am energized by being alone where there are no phones or other means of communication — except the best communication one can ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 30:8-15

Denomination: Methodist

Watch Your Words Series

Contributed by Jim Mooney on Dec 30, 2000

based on 246 ratings

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Words can build up or tear down, through this sermon you will learn to watch what you say.

WATCH YOUR WORDS Grow Up Rather Than Give Up Part 8 JAMES 3:1-12 All of us here know the saying, " STICKS AND STONES MAY BREAK MY BONES, BUT WORDS WILL NEVER HURT ME. " I am here to tell you that is not true. Words do hurt. Broken bones will heal over a period of time. Sometime we never recover ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Against All Odds

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jan 1, 2001

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Joshua learned from Moses, leaned on God and let God be in control.

Carrie Bryant tells about the time her brother moved to California, and her parents needed to get his car out to him. Her Mom decided to drive the car out and then her husband would fly out for Christmas, and they would fly home together. But the day before the trip, her mother fell and broke her ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-9

Denomination: Methodist

The Road To Ruin

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jan 1, 2001

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Samson was on the road to ruin because he fraternized with the enemy, wasted his strength and was deluded by pride.

The story of Samson begins much like the story of the other judges of Israel. The nation was in misery because of the domination of a rival country that was oppressing them. That nation was the Philistine nation. (Interestingly, the word Philistine is where we get our word “Palestinian,” so this ...read more

Scripture: Judges 16:4-21

Denomination: Methodist

Easter's Surprises

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jan 1, 2001

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What God does is eternal -- We are surprised by significance. What God does is impossible -- We are surprised by power. What God does is unexpected -- We are surprised by joy.

I will never forget walking into the funeral home several years ago to meet with the family who had just lost a 40-year-old son and husband. He was not dressed in a typical suit, but a pair of bib overhauls and a dirty ball cap. He had died of a heart attack, but in the pocket of his ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-4

Denomination: Methodist

What Christians Think About The Cross Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Jan 17, 2001

based on 198 ratings

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Four word pictures about the death of Jesus for people investigating the Christian faith.

My wife committed her life to Jesus Christ while she was a junior in high school. Shortly after she became a follower of Jesus Christ, she had a conversation with a friend who was a Jehovah’s Witness about whether or not a Christian should wear a cross. Her friend reasoned that since the cross was ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17, 1 John 2:2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Second Chance God

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jan 20, 2001

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Even when we blow it, God is willing togive us a second chance if we repent.

A Second Chance God 2 Chronicles 33:1-11 Luke 22:31-33 Mark 14:66-72 Have you ever tried something and failed really bad at it? Failure is rarely a reason to give up and quit. We just finished listening to a zillion campaign commercials. Among the candidates who lost are candidates ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 33:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Sharing Our Confidence With Others Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Jan 25, 2001

based on 114 ratings

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Four steps to effectively sharing our confidence in Christ with other people.

Note: This sermon was introduced with a video clip from the video "Living Proof" Why is it so hard for us to share our confidence in Christ with other people? It’s relatively easy for us to talk about Jesus here at church, where it’s safe. But when we’re working out at the gym or getting a cup of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Getting Out Of The Box Series

Contributed by Jim Kane on Nov 3, 2001

based on 34 ratings

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The purpose of outreach is to take the God of the church into the community.

(To the reader – this sermon was begun while I was inside an appliance box.) The theme of the most recent issue of YMI Update, our national youth ministry leadership newsletter, was "Out of the Box." Included in this particular issue were several stories about congregational youth ministries who ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12, Acts 2:47

Denomination: Church Of God

A Proper Perspective On Thanksgiving

Contributed by Steve Malone on Nov 12, 2001

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This morning I would like to share with you three things we learn about thanksgiving from the Bible.

"A Proper Perspective On Thanksgiving" Eph 5:19,20; 1 Thess 5:18 The following proclamation was made by Governor Bradford in 1623, 3 years after the Pilgrims settled at Plymouth; To all ye Pilgrims, Inasmuch as the great father has given us this year an abundant harvest of Indian corn, wheat, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:19-20, 1 Thessalonians 5:18-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Unity In The Church

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 11, 2003

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The Lord’s church must be united!

INTRO.- United we stand, divided we fall. Where are those words found in scripture? Who said those words in the Bible? NO ONE SAID THOSE WORDS IN SCRIPTURE. They are not found in scripture. Jesus said something similar but not those exact words. Matt. 12:25 “Every kingdom divided against ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Remarkable Church

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Aug 23, 2003

based on 18 ratings

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Identifying traits of a remarkable church.

1 Thessalonians 1:2-10 A Remarkable Church Introduction In our first look at this letter to the Thessalonian church, we noted that Paul had established the work during his second missionary tour, and that Timothy and Silas had accompanied him in the work. We know that he preached at the synagogue ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:2-10

Denomination: Baptist

"Do Not Grieve The Holy Spirit" Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Aug 31, 2003

based on 15 ratings

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Practicing the ways of the ’flesh’ grieves the Holy Spirit in us, Who is in the process of sanctifying us. (#21 in the Unfathomable Love of Christ series)

“He who steals must steal no longer; but rather he must labor, performing with his own hands what is good, so that he will have something to share with one who has need. Let no unwholesome word proceed from your mouth, but only such a word as is good for edification according to the need of the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:28-32

Denomination: Orthodox

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