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Religion And Government

Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Aug 6, 2009

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We need to restore to society a common moral code by being a light of Christ actively involved in our communities. Religion should be in government but government must not be in religion

As we struggle to understand to live out our faith and God’s will in our lives, we know that God does in fact care about all of the issues we will address during our Tough Issues Sermon series. Can anyone who is a believer truly think that God does not care what we think regarding criminal justice ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: United Methodist

Immanuel

Contributed by Tony Grant on Jan 2, 2006

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“Immanuel” is a code name, with a secret meaning. The wonderful secret of that name is that God has come into our lives in the form of Jesus, and he will be with us always, in every situation.

Immanuel January 9, 2005 Isaiah 7:10-16 2299 words 10 Again the LORD spoke to Ahaz, saying, 11 Ask a sign of the LORD your God; let it be deep as Sheol or high as heaven. 12 But Ahaz said, I will not ask, and I will not put the LORD to the test. 13 Then Isaiah said: "Hear then, O house of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 7:10-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Lost Tomb Of Jesus

Contributed by James Vilgos on Mar 5, 2007

based on 7 ratings

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As with the DiVinci Code the Lost Tomb of Jesus attempts to atttack the death, burial, resurrection and ascension into heaven. But their arguementss won’t hold up to Scripture or Logic.

I Introduction: JERUSALEM (AP) -- Filmmakers and researchers on Monday unveiled two ancient stone boxes they said may have once contained the remains of Jesus and Mary Magdalene, but several scholars derided the claims made in a new documentary as unfounded and contradictory to basic Christian ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:17-25

Denomination: Orthodox

Provision

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Aug 4, 2010

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The widiws giving is a link for every believer to discover and grow there by. God's provision is coded within every believer as he or she follows His plan for their lives.

Provision Text: I Kings 17:1-7 NLT 1 Now Elijah, who was from Tishbe in Gilead, told King Ahab, “As surely as the Lord, the God of Israel, lives—the God I serve—there will be no dew or rain during the next few years until I give the word!” 2 Then the Lord ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Book Of Lamentations – Part 8 – Destruction Of The Temple, Wall And Gates Of Jerusalem, The Whole Jewish Ceremonies Gone - Chapter 2:6-9 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Mar 18, 2025

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The LORD is blamed for the destruction of Judah and the Temple and the wall and gates, but it was brought about by the people’s gross s in. Today's verses see destruction God allowed in His permissive will. So much sin today is “allowed” by God in this age of grace, but a reckoning to come.

THE BOOK OF LAMENTATIONS – PART 8 – DESTRUCTION OF THE TEMPLE, WALL AND GATES OF JERUSALEM, THE WHOLE JEWISH CEREMONIES GONE - CHAPTER 2:6-9 Jeremiah laments the overthrow of his nation by Babylon’s ruthless army and all around him is destruction. The people had been warned over and over to turn ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 2:6, Lamentations 2:7, Psalm 74:3-4, 1 Samuel 15:22-23, Lamentations 2:8, 2 Kings 25:10, 2 Chronicles 36:18, 2 Chronicles 36:7, 2 Kings 25:9, Jeremiah 52:15, Lamentations 2:9 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sin Changes Things

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jul 15, 2009

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Sin dampens our ability to hear and know what God desires. Sin takes the beauty of our relationship with God and it twists and perverts it into a ritualistic ceremony with NO meaning.

SERMON BRIEF Date Written: July 26, 2005 Date Preached: July 27, 2005 Church: OZHBC (PM) Wed Night FOUNDATIONAL ELEMENTS Title: Sin Changes things Text: Gen 3:1-15 Introduction: We have many names for it… we call it a mistake, a slip up, a feaux paux, missing the mark, rebellion… We call ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Three Thing The Lord Require Of Us

Contributed by Ronald Matandakufa on Feb 10, 2016

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God is much more interested in our life style then in ceremonies and sacrifaces that we may perform. Its about how we relate to God and one another.

Recently, I had a story about a certain man who was very poor. He really struggled to make ends meet in life. Putting food on the table and taking his children to school was a problem. It so happened that this man becomes sick for a long time and eventually he died. What actually made his health ...read more

Scripture: Micah 6:1-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Master Of The Wedding Banquet Series

Contributed by Bill Walker on Dec 4, 2016

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Jewish wedding customs. First miracle of Jesus. Encounter with his mother, the master of ceremonies. family and friends of the wedding party. God's perfection and our sinfulness. Transformation.

MASTER OF THE WEDDING BANQUET John 2:1-11 A traditional Jewish wedding is full of meaningful rituals, symbolizing the beauty of the relationship of husband and wife, as well as their obligations to each other and to the Jewish people. The dawning wedding day heralds the happiest and holiest day ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Parable Of The Wedding Feast: A Marriage Invite For You

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 4, 2022

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Have you ever been to a very beautiful wedding ceremony? I’ve been to several weddings in my day that were just really something special.

Have you ever been to a very beautiful wedding ceremony? I’ve been to several weddings in my day that were just really something special. I think of my sisters wedding or my moms wedding to my step dad. Hard wood floors, flowers everywhere, beautiful smells, beautiful sights, the taste of sweet ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:37, Matthew 22:1-14

Denomination: Salvation Army

A Wedding Banquet Not Just Any Old Party

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 25, 2025

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All Christians, by their baptism and faith, put on Jesus Christ. That means that like Jesus, we are prophets, priests and kings or leaders. That imposes a moral code, doesn’t it?

Thirteenth Sunday in Course 2025 (Year C) There are a couple of strange sentences in today’s OT reading that need to be clarified, so you don’t leave church today with question marks on your face. Now we should all leave our Sunday assembly with questions, but they should be queries like “how can ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1, Galatians 5:13-18, Luke 9:51-62, 1 Kings 19:16, 1 Kings 19:19-21 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

When There Just Isn't Enough? Cold Stone Pots?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 19, 2008

based on 14 ratings

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Sometimes our rituals and ceremonies can become cold stone pots.It is never enough. Then Jesus takes man’s efforts and rewards people with His presence!

NOT ENOUGH, THERE JUST ISN’T ENOUGH --- COLD STONE WATER POTS? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I. INTRODUCTION: A. We walk in some perilous times. Trust God! Nothing will catch Him by surprise. B. There are many laws of nature. What goes up, must come down. If you sow today, don’t ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Graveside Service

Contributed by Tony Searles on Nov 3, 2007

based on 65 ratings

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This is a brief graveside service I prepared for a person I was not familiar with. This is a short and simple, but respectful ceremony. Although it is simple and short, it does have some nice touches.

Jesus said, “I am the resurrection and the life; he that believeth in Me, though he were dead, yet shall he live. And whosoever lives and believes in me shall never die.” I want to encourage you, as we gather together this afternoon, to remember that God is our refuge and our strength. We are ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6, 2 Corinthians 4:17-18, Deuteronomy 5:6-7

Denomination: Other

New Testament Legalism Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Aug 17, 2020

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Message expounds Philippians 3:1-7 explaining the problem of Legalism as defined by the New Testament. The ceremonial law in the Old Covenant was fulfilled in Christ and is not required of believers. The moral law is reiterated in the New Covenant.

We are in a study of Philippians. Our text today is Philippians 3:1-7. Last week we talked from that text about the value of warnings. God warns us because He loves us. Like a loving parent He guides us away from danger into a meaningful life of blessings. To despise God’s warnings is one of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:16-17, 1 Kings 18:28, 1 Corinthians 6:9-11, Revelation 21:1-8, Colossians 2:16-17, Acts 18:21, Romans 10:3 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Which Gospel

Contributed by Mike Parry on Jun 16, 2006

based on 4 ratings

| 1,668 views

This was part of our Da Vinci Code sermon series. We examined the Gnostic gospels, using primary sources and the early church fathers and contrasted them with the New Testament Gospels.

“Which Gospel” Truth Behind the Da Vinci Code FCC – May 28, 2006 Introduction: Today we are wrapping up our 4 week sermon series on the Da Vinci Code. Why have we been talking about a book of fiction? Do you know that a week ago, the movie’s opening weekend brought in $77 million…that is second ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Belonging To Another Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Aug 29, 2011

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We can try to live by a code of rules or we can live by a relationship. We could put it this way: True release comes from a relationship with Jesus, not from rules.

Belonging to Another Romans 7:1-6 1 Do you not know, brothers-- for I am speaking to men who know the law-- that the law has authority over a man only as long as he lives? 2 For example, by law a married woman is bound to her husband as long as he is alive, but if her husband dies, she is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:1-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

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