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Escape From Prison Series

Contributed by Charles Scott on Jan 31, 2007

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The periods of servitude Israel spent in Egypt and Babylon were times repentance; an allegory depicting the meaning of Lent for us.

Septuagesima C ESCAPING PRISON Luke 6:27-38 READINGS FROM SCRIPTURE Genesis 45:3-11, 21-28 Psalm 37:(1-2), 3-9, (10-17) BCP 384 I Corinthians 15:35-38, 42-50 Luke 6:27-38 Jesus said, “But I say to you who hear, Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:27-38

Denomination: Anglican

I'll Drink To That

Contributed by Tim Zukas on Feb 26, 2005

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Woman at the Well - Worship

Because we switched computer systems, I helped put together the bulletin. So I wouldn’t be surprised if someone found a typo or blooper. Periodically a list of church bulletin bloopers circulates around the internet. In the, “you’ve probably heard this before” category here are a few. Bertha ...read more

Scripture: John 4:4-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Shadows, Souls And Where They Go Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Feb 28, 2005

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1st of 5 messages leading up to Resurrection Sunday. This message is on the Rich Man and Lazarous and focuses on what we know about Hades.

Shadows, Souls, and Where They Go It’s clear that people struggle with death Some are afraid. Some are fatalistic. Some are in denial. Some are just way out there… Looking for some way – any way – out of death and denial of the fact that there is an end to this material universe. Recently I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:22-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Heavenly Hope And Help

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Jun 19, 2004

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Though life may often be filled with problems and trials,the Christian should take courage in the following three biblical truths: I. God Is Our Salvation, II. God Is Our Strength, and III. God Is Our Safety.

HEAVENLY HOPE AND HELP Text: Ps.62: 7, 8 Intro: There is no denying the fact that our world has become an increasingly distressing place to live. The troubles of this old world seem to be without end. With every new day the news media greets us with myriads of tragedies that took place ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 62:7-8

Denomination: Baptist

Where Is God?

Contributed by Doug Koehler on Apr 16, 2004

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One week removed from Easter and there are already events taking place which make some question the presence of an Almighty God. Today’s message reminds us not to lose hope!

HE HAS RISEN! HE HAS RISEN INDEED! Acts 5:17-42 Second Sunday of Easter (see also John 20:19-31) Authored 4/13/04 A puzzled teenager came up to me and asked in tears that reflected anger, “where is God?” The question came on the eve of September 11th, 2001. We ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:17-42

Denomination: Lutheran

Worship: Foundation For Life Series

Contributed by Wes Richard on Aug 14, 2006

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Worship should be a priority in our lives as we respond to God’s provisions.

Worship: foundation for life Ezra 3 As most of you know, when Sue and I go on vacation, we give serious thought to where we will worship on Sunday morning. If at all possible, we try to attend two worship services. We did that last month in Colorado and the two services could not have ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 3:1-11

Denomination: Brethren

Being Jesus In The Quicksand Of Culture Series

Contributed by Darrin Koone on May 10, 2002

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A study of Christianity in the Postmodern age and how to be culturally relavent.

I use the term quicksand because it has a scary connotation of being caught in something that I have no control over. Yet I have always heard that the best thing to do if your caught in it is to stay calm because all the flailing around we tend to due when we’re scared just causes us to sink ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Caring Enough To Confront Series

Contributed by David Scudder on Jul 25, 2007

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How can we help other believers whose lives are not honoring Christ?

Caring Enough to Confront II Timothy 2:24-26 Purpose: To show how wayward believers should be dealt with. Aim: I want the listener to be alert and ready to help other believers who may be straying. INTRODUCTION: Here at Bethel, we are family, bound together by something more profound and real ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:24-26

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Fire In His Lap Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Sep 8, 2004

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#3 in Proverbs & Parables Series Proverbs 6 God has built the firewall of marriage around sexual intimacy for our protection

Fire in his lap Proverbs 5-7 SCRIPTURE READING: Proverbs 6: 27-33 INTRODUCTION: Our new house has a fireplace, so I’m learning how to build good hearty fires. You want one that burns brightly and puts out at least some heat without sending out smoke into the room. I’m learning that keeping a ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:27-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Receive God's Comfort

Contributed by Martin Wiles on Sep 27, 2010

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A proper mourning over sin will drive us to repentance and confession and will ultimately bring God's comfort.

How To Receive God’s Comfort Matthew 5:4 INTRODUCTION In Charles Dickens’ Great Expectations, the story is told of Pip, an orphan who lives with his sister and her husband. One day while in the marshes, he meets a convict who forces him to steal food and a file from some people. The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:4

Denomination: Baptist

Released!

Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Jan 25, 2010

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How do you deal with guilt? People try many different ways, but only Jesus can truly cut away guilt's chains. Parts: A. From the chains of guilt. B. By forgiveness from Jesus.

Text: Luke 4:14-21 Theme: Released! A. From the chains of guilt B. By forgiveness from Jesus Season: Epiphany 3c Date: January 24, 2010 Web page: http://hancocklutheran.org/sermons/Released_-Luke4_14-21.html Grace and peace to you from God our Father and our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:14-21

Denomination: Lutheran

This Scripture Is Fulfilled In Your Hearing

Contributed by Christopher Martin on Feb 2, 2010

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Preached 1/24/2010 at St. Paul, McConnellsburg, St. Paul’s, Big Cove Tannery, and Mt. Zion, Little Cove. My 1st Sermon in the McConnellsburg parish.

Today is a big day for all of us in the congregations of the McConnellsburg Lutheran Parish, isn’t it? Today, for the first time in two years, you have your own Pastor in your pulpit. Now I hear that in the time leading up to my arrival, Pastor Joe Hall did a wonderful job as a part time supply ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:14-21

Denomination: Lutheran

It’s Jesus, Somebody Special Series

Contributed by Christopher Martin on Feb 2, 2010

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Preached 1/31/2010 at Mt. Zion Lutheran Church, Little Cove for a joint service of the McConnellsburg Lutheran Parish.

Today is a big day for all of us in the congregations of the McConnellsburg Lutheran Parish, isn’t it? Today, for the first time in two years, you have your own Pastor in your pulpit. Now I hear that in the time leading up to my arrival, Pastor Joe Hall did a wonderful job as a part time supply ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:21-30

Denomination: Lutheran

Things That Make Christians Different From The World: Marital Intimacy Series

Contributed by Terry Frazier on Aug 27, 2012

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The world is working very hard to take over the conversation about sex and its role in our society.Christians have to stop being ashamed and embarrassed about talking about sex. Our kids need to know what God's plan for proper sexual behavior is. Christia

Things That Make Christians Different From The World: Marital Intimacy As we continue this series on the differences between what the world thinks and believes and what we as Christians think and believe it is important and in my opinion very necessary to talk about a very sensitive and sometimes ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:22-25

Denomination: Baptist

"Come Thou Long-Expected Jesus": The King Was Expected Series

Contributed by Tim Spear on Dec 3, 2012

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Matthew reminds his readers that the coming of Jesus was anticipated for centuries.

Sing We Now of Christmas 2 “Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus”: The King was Expected Matthew 1:1-17 Introduction: Christmas is a time of expectations. We expect family to be together for better or worse! We expect to get a gift and sometimes even have expectations for that gift thus ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

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