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Recognizing (And Recovering From) Spiritual Abuse

Contributed by Jim Miller on May 18, 2003

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Spiritually abused Christians and spiritual abusers are more prevalent than you may think. This sermon identifies spiritual abuse and offers some remedies.

INTRODUCTION I am a victim of spiritual abuse. And, chances are, if you have been a member of a church or religious organization for any length of time, you are too. Spiritual abuse surfaces in an assortment of forms: sometimes in-your-face flagrant; other times behind-your-back subtle. It emerges ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Are You Ready For The Wedding Of The Lamb?

Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on Jan 30, 2004

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We have been invited to the wedding that will end all weddings. Are we ready to be a guest? Are we ready to be the bride?

“Are you ready for the wedding?” As you think of all the people involved with a typical wedding consider the different ways that they might answer that question. The bride would have one answer and the groom another. Friends of the bride and groom would answer differently depending on their part ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 19:5-9

Denomination: Lutheran

Donkey Ride

Contributed by D Worth Carson on Apr 13, 2001

based on 68 ratings

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Why did Jesus ride into Jerusalem on a Donkey? Palm Sunday Message

Donkey Ride Matthew 21:1-11 Outline Introduction: When the king shows up. Why did Jesus enter on a Donkey? 1. To Teach us about His Kingdom What is it like? Not of this world. Not built on power and might. But, 2. To Reveal His Inner Spirit. He comes to Us Gentle. He shows ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Trust In God's Protecting Care

Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on Jan 4, 2002

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Like Joseph, the foster father of our Lord Jesus, may we trust in God’s protecting care...with a faith like Joseph’s that listens...with a faith like Joseph’s that obeys.

A boy was given a part in the Christmas program at his church. He was asked to play the part of Joseph—the foster father of Jesus. The day before Christmas Eve, when the children were suppose to have their program, the boy became sick. His mother was very concerned about him missing the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-23

Denomination: Lutheran

God's Love Banishes Fear

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Sep 24, 2001

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Fear is never God’s will for His people. But how can we avoid it?

It’s now been a week and a half since the terrorist attacks on New York and Washington, and all over America, life is returning to normal – even as we realize that our definition of "normal" will have to change. The airlines are flying again, even if the planes aren’t very full. The stock market is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:15

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Wisely Foolish Or Foolishly Wise?

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Feb 26, 2001

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An exhortation to seek true wisdom from God’s Word.

Are You Wisely Foolish or Foolishly Wise? 1 Cor 1:17-21 A very wise man came up with a concept of taking the wild, wonderful world of computers and breaking down the esoteric terminology and protocols into common language. He is very rich now, I am sure. All because of books like "DOS for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:17-21, 1 Corinthians 1:17-24

Denomination: Baptist

God Strengthens Our Families

Contributed by Grant Bennington on May 9, 2004

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This sermon was used on Mother’s day for the Blessing/Dedication of Children. It discusses Parents duty to Children based on Mark 10:13-16.

Today is a very significant day in which we recognize and celebrate the nurturing, sustaining and unselfish love of Mothers. There is an old Jewish proverb that says "God couldn’t be everywhere so he made Mothers". There are probably a few mothers who consider this a great honour, however, they ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:13-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"How To Pray"

Contributed by Dave Martin on Apr 23, 2002

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Two men were talking together. The first challenged the other, "If you are so religious, let’s hear you quote the Lord’s Prayer. I bet you $10 you can’t."

"How to Pray" - Part 2 Text: Mt. 6:9-13 and Selected Cross Creek Community Church Pastor Dave Martin - April 14, 2002 www.crosscreekcc.org God’s Word is Powerful, Relevant, and Life Changing! Two men were talking together. The first challenged the other, "If you are so religious, let’s hear you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Bible Church

Survivorman Part 4

Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 1, 2008

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Livin’ Thru The Dry Times. Learn survival lessons and tips.

SurvivorMan Pt. 4 I. Introduction We have been talking about how to survive the dry times for three weeks. I hope I haven’t preached you into a dry time during this. What I do hope is that you have learned the lessons necessary to make it through the dry times productively. I know some of you ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 22:14-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

Forever Young

Contributed by Alberto Valenzuela on Oct 11, 2006

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Would it that we could all be forever young. Ponce de Leon begged and persuaded the king of Spain to grant him men and ships to search for the infamous “fountain of youth”.

Forever Young One of my favorite songs is “Forever Young” sang by Rod Stewart. I don’t know if he wrote it, but he sings it. There is another song with the same title and theme sang by Bob Dylan. But Stewart’s is my favorite. May the Good Lord be with you down every road you roam And may ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 12:1-8

Denomination: Adventist

Christmas And Covenant

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Dec 10, 2006

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The Covenant means that: 1. God is relational. 2. God is faithful. 3. God is on the move.

In the song of Zechariah (father of John the Baptist) the Scripture says he was filled with the Holy Spirit and prophesied: “Praise be to the Lord, the God of Israel, because he has come and has redeemed his people. He has raised up a horn of salvation for us in the house of his servant David (as ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:68-79

Denomination: Methodist

Spiritual Suicide

Contributed by Larry Wolfe on Jul 6, 2009

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The life of Saul exposed

"Spiritual Suicide" At the close of the book of I Samuel one of the saddest stories in the history of the nation of Israel is told. Saul, the once highly blessed of God, king of Israel, commits physical suicide atop mount Gilboa (I Samuel 31:4). The man that was anointed of God (I Samuel ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 31:1-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Don’t Act Your Age Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jan 21, 2010

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If we want the next generation(s) to know and love Jesus as much or more than we do, we must bring a child to Jesus, be a child ourselves, and bless a child every chance we get.

Little 5-year-old Kayse Poland grew more and more excited about her first day of kindergarten, and her 3-year-old sister, Jayme, watched her with great fascination. On the Sunday before the first day of school, Kayse fell and skinned her knee. Tears began to flow, and Jayme, seeing the blood on ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:13-16

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Road To Greatness

Contributed by James May on Mar 10, 2010

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Greatness in the eyes of the world is not the same as greatness in the eyes of God. What does it take to be great in God's eyes?

The Road to Greatness Wednesday, March 10, 2010 By Pastor James May How does the world judge a man to be great? Often men are declared to be great if they have the ability to influence heads of state or leaders in society as Statesmen. These are often found as Leaders of Nations, peacekeepers ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Raising Christlike Children Part 2 Series

Contributed by Noel Atkinson on Sep 18, 2009

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This sermon is part 2 in a series. It looks at intimacy between parents and developing a whole family that serves like Christ serves us.

Raising Christlike Children part 2 This is part 2 in a series on Raising Christlike Children. Last week I touched on the idea that some parents say, “Hold it, Stop the train. I want to get off. My parents weren’t educated, but they just loved us, and we turned out all right. So why make such a big ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

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