Sermons about Clergy Education

Matthew 22: The Parable Of The Great Big Party!

Contributed by David Smith on Apr 21, 2005

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Father Dave’s take on the Parable of the great big party!

Once more Jesus spoke to them in parables, saying: "The kingdom of heaven may be compared to a king who gave a wedding banquet for his son. He sent his slaves to call those who had been invited to the wedding banquet, but they would not come. Again he sent other slaves, saying, ’Tell those who have ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:1-14

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

The Revelation Of Jesus Pt 1 Series

Contributed by Dan Campbell on Feb 3, 2003

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We are at the beginning of the twenty first century and it appears that we are emerging from under the ominous threat of nuclear holocaust that marked the cold war.

THE REVELATION OF JESUS We are at the beginning of the twenty first century and it appears that we are emerging from under the ominous threat of nuclear holocaust that marked the cold war. Yet even as some preach that safety and peace is at hand, others warn of new possibilities for global ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:1-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Be Prepaired

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Dec 30, 2005

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First Sunday in advent - prepare

Be Prepared Mark 13:23-37 Sounds like a strange scripture passage for the first Sunday of advent. A discussion of the second coming. But isn’t the celebration of the first coming really only possible because of the expected return of Jesus Christ? I don’t know about all of you and your ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:23-37

Denomination: Congregational

Complete Unity Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Sep 26, 2005

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Our Lord is praying that, in the midst of a divisive, confrontational world, Christians might attain a unity of faith and purpose.

“Complete Unity” Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts From John 17, "Our Lord’s Prayer for His Disciples" (sermon series) John 17:20-23, “My prayer is not for them alone. I pray also for those who will believe in Me through that they may all be one, Father, ...read more

Scripture: John 17:20-23

Denomination: Congregational

A Time To Stand And A Time To Negotiate Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 2, 2005

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Fools respond to all situations in the same way; solid Christians adjust.

A Time to Stand and A Time to Negotiate (Philippians 4:1-3) 1. Sometimes compromise is a virtue: A New York family bought a ranch out West where they intended to raise cattle. Friends visited and asked if the ranch had a name. "Well," said the would-be cattleman, "I wanted to name it the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1-3

Denomination: Independent/Bible

I Am Not Leaving You Series

Contributed by Scott Mathews on Mar 22, 2004

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Second in the Series "Before Christ" (B.C) A look at Malachi, and what was going on in the heart of God before Immanuel.

Adventure Christian Church of North Natomas Malachi 2 - 3:1 (p. 665) Series: Before Christ (B.C.) Title: “I Am Not Leaving You” “The memory of any stretch of years eventually resolves to a list of names, and one of the useful ways of recalling the past two millenniums is by listing the people ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 2:1-17, Lamentations 3:20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Spiritual Facts Of Life Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jul 28, 2004

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Christian, when we say, “God has a plan for your life” we have said a mouth full. Let’s contemplate some of the pillars of that plan, and where that plan is meant to take you.

The Spiritual Facts of Life (Romans 8:29-31) 1. Einstein gave grudging acceptance to "the necessity for a beginning" and eventually, to "the presence of a superior reasoning power," but never did he accept the doctrine of a personal God. Two specific obstacles blocked his way. According to his ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:29-31

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Seeking, Knowing And Serving

Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Aug 21, 2004

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David’s final words to Solomon are, in fact, a primer in spiritual formation for the believer.

An ancient Chassidic parable tells the story of Yechiel, the young grandson of a Chassidic rabbi, who once played hide-and-seek with a friend. When it was his turn to hide, he found a great hiding place where he waited, somewhat impatiently, for his friend to find him. He waited and waited; it ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 28:1-10

Denomination: Other

"A Big Responsibility"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Aug 20, 2005

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We are the confessors of Christ who are called to witness to the world.

Matthew 16:13-20 1 Peter 2:4-10 “A BIG Responsibility” By: Rev. Kenneth Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org You’ve heard the jokes, someone dies and they meet Saint Peter at the Pearly Gates. In these jokes, Peter is the one who decides ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: United Methodist

Do Something About It Series

Contributed by Richard White on Jun 4, 2004

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We see something that needs to be done. We can either walk away, point it out to someone else, or do something about it.

Do something about it! Neh. 2:11ff When I was in High School, I had a love for classical music and for Broadway musicals. 1812 Overture was one of my favorites, as well as Handel’s “Messiah” especially the Halleluiah Chorus. If you notice each piece has three parts, which are often played ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:11-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Necessity Of The Virgin Birth

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Nov 26, 2004

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The importance of Christ’s virgin birth.

THE NECESSITY OF THE VIRGIN BIRTH Isaiah 7:14 “Therefore the Lord himself shall give you a sign; Behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel.” I. The Controversy Concerning the Virgin Birth. A. Beginning in the early nineteen hundreds liberal theologians began ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 7:14

Denomination: Baptist

Grace Makes Beauty Out Of Ugly Things

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Jul 30, 2007

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The story of Hosea, his wife Gomer the prostitute and their three children; Jezreel, Not-pitied, and No Mercy. God took the ugliness of apostasy and turned it into a thing of beauty.

Grace Makes Beauty out of Ugly Things Hosea 1:2-10 July 29, 2007 Have you ever forgotten who you are? When our boys were in their ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 1:2-10

Denomination: Methodist

Why Do People Leave Churches? Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Mar 4, 2014

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John's most basic concern is to give this church confidence again in what they have believed about Jesus. And he reminds them that this message is carried by the church that listens to the Apostles, and it isn't found anywhere else.

Sermon by Rev John Altmann There are a number of ways that people leave churches, for both good and bad reasons. A good reason to leave is to be sent out to serve in another place. We've seen that recently with Heather and Adam. They spent two years with us practicing their ministry, trying things ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:18-29

Denomination: Anglican

Funeral For A Believer

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Aug 24, 2012

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The story of Bartimaeus provides an excellent text for a funeral with both a clear gospel message and encouragement for the family: Mr 10:50 And he, casting away his garment, rose, and came to Jesus.

Funeral for a Believer Mr 10:46 And they came to Jericho: and as he went out of Jericho with his disciples and a great number of people, blind Bartimaeus, the son of Timaeus, sat by the highway side begging. Mr 10:47 And when he heard that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he began to cry out, and say, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:46-50

Denomination: Pentecostal

Kingdom Attitudes Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on May 5, 2014

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The church and New Testament doctrine are founded not only upon God’s past dealings with Israel, but also his future dealings. If you miss this, you miss much. We are a preview of God’s Kingdom on earth, and we must embrace Kingdom attitudes.

Kingdom Attitudes (Isaiah 56:1-12) 1. I collect humor, and Jewish jokes are among my favorites. 2. It was a sweltering August day in 1937 when the Cohen brothers entered the posh Dearborn, Michigan, offices of Henry Ford, the car maker. "Mr. Ford," announced Norman Cohen, the eldest of the three. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 56:1-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

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