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Why Did God Speak To The Magi Through The Stars

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jan 6, 2012

Why did God speak to the Magi through the stars

Walsoken 08-01-2012 The Magi Let us open in prayer Father, I pray that you will anoint my words this morning that they may be words for each of us from you. I ask what I say may be relevant in our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Anglican

One Is Bigger Than Many Series

Contributed by Mary Lewis on May 7, 2009

Idea: THE ONLY WAY TO REACH GOD’S GOAL IS TO REACH IT TOGETHER

[INTRODUCTION] The Olympic contestants line up in the starting blocks for the hundred-meter dash. Anticipation has the crowd suspended on the edge of their seats. The starter raises his gun and fires. The athletes spring out of the starting blocks. As they do, it becomes obvious this is no ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Persecution Makes Perfect Series

Contributed by James Jack on Jan 8, 2010

Like Paul, we must be prepared to suffer to present others perfect in Christ

Colossians 1:24 – 2:5 Richard Wurmbrand was a Christian pastor in Romania in the middle of the communist era. In 1945 there was great conference run by the communists where one by one the church leaders of Romania got up and pledged allegiance to Stalin and the communist system. Although ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

A Mutual Assurance Company

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 23, 2010

In order to feel fully at home in the church, we begin with praying for one another, we learn both to receive and to give to one another, and we abandon top-down thinking.

Isn’t it astounding, the power of the group? Isn’t it amazing that an otherwise normal, there, healthy, together person can be in a group and feel so wrong? Have you ever been in a group that was sending out such negative vibes that you just wanted to get out of there? Somehow you even felt ashamed ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:8-17

Denomination: Baptist

Stagnant Bottoms And Puzzle Pieces

Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Apr 14, 2009

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Bishop Lindsey Davis, our bishop of the North Georgia Conference, is an avid golfer, so much so that when we went to Augusta for the North Ga Conference they gave him a green jacket – I’m not sure why – I’m kidding I do know the significance of a green jacket in Augusta. Anyway, Bishop Davis likes ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-27

Denomination: United Methodist

The Mystery Of God Series

Contributed by John Oscar on Apr 16, 2023

Pastor John teaches on the mystery of God, now revealed through Jesus Christ

The Mystery of God CCCAG, March 19, 2023 Scripture: Colossians 2:1-5 (talk about handouts) Introduction How many people here this morning can honestly say they love mysteries? I split this word mystery into two different subjects. The first-TV mysteries, mystery books- the “who done it” type of ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:1-5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Is It Possible A Christian Is Not A Sinner Saved By Grace? Series

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Dec 4, 2018

This is the fifth and final message in the series.

Monday, March 6, 2006. It was Day 2 of the week-long Spring Prayer and Power Conference hosted by Dave Roberson Ministries in Tulsa, OK. I had booked the detached living quarters that were part of a bed and breakfast for me, Candace and Stephen, two of my children. I got up that morning around ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:6-7, John 8:33-36, Colossians 1:13, John 5:30, John 8:1-11, John 3:17, John 5:14, 1 Timothy 4:1-2, Galatians 1:6-9, 2 Corinthians 11:13-15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Mary's Song Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Dec 20, 2018

If you want to find joy in a world of pain: trust God who saves you; fear God who loves you: and serve God who helps you. To put it simply: “Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up” (James 4:10, NIV).

Two years ago (2016), Russell Moore walked into a local bookstore where he overheard a man talk about why he hated Christmas music. Moore started to feel like he might be in the presence of the Grinch, but then the man explained why he found the music so bad… It was boring. “Christmas is boring ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:46-55

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Why The Resurrection Series

Contributed by Ps Trevor Bartley on Jun 20, 2017

We need to remember that the story doesn’t end with Jesus’ death, His death was the beginning of something great. He is currently in Heaven, in His resurrected body, and one day He will return, and when He does come again, it will not be as a baby!

We need to remember that the story doesn’t end with Jesus’ death, His death was the beginning of something great. He is currently in Heaven, in His resurrected body, and one day He will return, and when He does come again, it will not be as a baby! He will come as king and spiritual ruler. ...read more

Scripture: John 14:12

Denomination: *other

Transition Between Pastor And Leader

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Apr 19, 2015

To show that a pastor has to lay hands on the leader being commissioned for that leader to gain spirit of wisdom, so that the people will listen to the leader and all of these are direct command from the LORD.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you understand authority? Yes. Pontius Pilate received authority from GOD to crucify the LORD. John 19:10-11 (Amplified Bible) 19:10 So Pilate said to Him, Will You not speak [even] to me? Do You not know that I have power (authority) to release You and I have power to crucify ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 34:9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Spotlight On Missions

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Mar 23, 2014

A brief challenge about supporting missionaries through the Faith Promise Plan, explaining why to give to missions, what faith promise giving is and the blessings that attend giving to missions.

Spotlight on Missions Chuck Sligh March 23, 2014 TEXT: Mark 16:15 – “And He said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature.” INTRODUCTION When someone leaves this earth, their last words take on added import. You gather around the bedside and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:15

Denomination: Baptist

Stop, Drop, And... Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Nov 6, 2013

Fire safety campaigns have done a great job of preparing children for emergencies through their slogan, 'Stop, Drop, and Roll.' The apostle Paul had a similar slogan.

“Connected: Stop, Drop, and…” Rom. 1:8-10; 1 Thess. 5:12-28 Fire safety campaigns have done a great job of helping people be prepared for emergencies. Their campaign slogan of “Stop, Drop, and Roll” has been indelibly burned into the minds of children so in the event ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 5:12-28

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Phoebe The Deaconess Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 3, 2021

Phoebe was a deaconess in a town about 8 miles from Corinth. She was likely a wealthy widow, and like Lydia was able to travel because of her independence and resources. Such women have been key people in the progress of the church all through history.

In May of 1972 deacons from Baptist churches throughout Virginia gathered for a special conference dealing with the work of the deacon. The leader noted a number of women in the crowd. He welcomed them as wives of the deacons. He was quickly set straight when it was pointed out to him that they ...read more

Scripture: Romans 16:1-16

The Book Of Galatians – Chapter 2:1-10 - Message 4 – Paul’s Strategic Position As Apostle To The Gentiles Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Feb 9, 2023

The Galatians had been seduced into error by false teachers trying to put them under Law instead of grace. Paul writes decisively to them and recounts his own involvement in the gospel dealing with this error and his visits to Jerusalem.

THE BOOK OF GALATIANS – CHAPTER 2:1-10 - MESSAGE 4 – PAUL’S STRATEGIC POSITION AS APOSTLE TO THE GENTILES [A]. INTRODUCTION TO THIS MESSAGE (a). Let’s look at the background so far we have covered in the previous messages. Paul had been commissioned by God to preach to the Gentiles the gospel ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:1-3, Acts 15:39, Galatians 2:4-5, Acts 15:1-4, Galatians 2:6-10, Acts 15:5-12, Acts 15:13-21, Acts 15:22-30, 1 Corinthians 12:13-14, 1 Corinthians 10:16-17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Restructuring The Church For Expansion During A Pandemic Of Presecution

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on May 12, 2022

Rapid growth, constant persecution and limited resources made the Apostles rethink their future and the future of the church. They reorganized their ministry team to maximze their efficiency and effectiveness. Let;s see how!

Sermon Restructuring The Church For Expansion Acts 8:1-8 “Saul was one of the witnesses, and he agreed completely with the killing of Stephen. A great wave of persecution began that day, sweeping over the church in Jerusalem; and all the believers except the apostles were scattered through the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:1-8, Acts 8:18-21

Denomination: Methodist