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A Living Hope

Contributed by Wendy Pratt on Mar 30, 2006

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This sermon looks at the nature of our hope, especially in terms of how we face death.

This week has been an interesting week. We’ve had three people in the hospital, so I’ve been spending time there daily, talking with patients and their families about issues of life and death. The news has been filled with issues of life and death, especially as they’ve pertained to Terri ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Strength Under Control Series

Contributed by Johann Neethling on Jul 24, 2006

based on 16 ratings

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Examination of the third BE-Attitude: Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.

PURSUING HAPPINESS: Strength Under Control Matthew 5:5 “Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth” James 1:2-8; 19-25 1. Acts 17:6 – in response to Paul and Silas’ preaching of the Gospel and the conversion of numbers of Jews and devout Greeks and many of the city’s leading ladies – ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:5

Denomination: United Methodist

Let's Put Away Our Loss And Take Courage In Christ Series

Contributed by Bruce Landry on May 23, 2005

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Loss is something we all face. How do we put away loss and take courage in Christ? Let’s look at what God’s word directs in light of this.

Let’s Put Away Our LossAnd take Courage in Christ The Prussian king Frederick the Great was widely known as an agnostic. By contrast, General Von Zealand, one of his most trusted officers, was a devout Christian. Thus it was that during a festive gathering the king began making crude jokes about ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:13-26

Denomination: Baptist

Increasing Joy

Contributed by Richard Burkey on May 31, 2005

based on 19 ratings

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Increasing joy comes through a growing relationship with Jesus Christ.

Increasing Joy Isaiah 9:2-3 (New International Version) 2The people walking in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of the shadow of death a light has dawned. 3You have enlarged the nation and increased their joy; they rejoice before ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:2-3

Denomination: Lutheran

A Tomb Tells All

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Aug 9, 2004

based on 5 ratings

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The reality of Easter and how it brings purpose and meaning to our lives.

In the comic strip, Calvin and Hobbes, Calvin is at school, and his teacher is attempting to teach the class. She begins, “ If there are no questions, we will move on to the next chapter. I have a question. Certainly Calvin, what is it? What’s the point of human existence? I meant any questions ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Easter

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Sep 22, 2006

based on 27 ratings

| 54,526 views

A TOMB TELLS ALL

EASTER 1997 (3/30/97) A TOMB TELLS ALL In the comic strip, Calvin and Hobbes, Calvin is at school, and his teacher is attempting to teach the class: If there are no questions, we will move on to the next chapter. I have a question. Certainly Calvin, what is it? What’s the point of human ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Whats Rocking Your Boat?

Contributed by Craig Smee on Nov 10, 2003

based on 41 ratings

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A look at our reliance on God. Whether we are stil keeping one hand on the rudder or are truly trusting in the Man in control of our boat.

Story Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson went on a camping trip. They set up their tent and fell asleep. Some hours later, Holmes woke his faithful friend up. "Watson, look up at the sky and tell me what you see." Watson replied, "I see millions of stars." "What does that tell you?" asked ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Christian Church

Good News For Bad People Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Mar 13, 2003

based on 54 ratings

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This story is about what we think makes us acceptable in the sight of God.

A Study of the Book of Luke Sermon # 49 “Good News for Bad People” Luke 18:9-14 In verse nine Jesus begins another parable. Because this parable follows the parable of the persistent widow, where Jesus teaches us to be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Baptist

What In Hell Do You Want?

Contributed by Larry Schoonover on Mar 13, 2003

based on 68 ratings

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Confront those who repetedly say, "No" to the invitation to accept Christ as Savior by demonstrating there is nothing in hell to be desired.

"WHAT IN HELL DO YOU WANT?" (Text: Matthew 13:41-43) 2/2/2003 By: Larry L. Schoonover) INTRODUCTION: I have a question to put before you this morning for consideration. The question is perhaps one of the most serious that I have ever put before you and its importance is such that I haven’t ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:41-43

Denomination: Baptist

Part 6 - Gentleness Series

Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Aug 12, 2006

based on 7 ratings

| 3,596 views

Look at the gentleness of Christ and how this Spiritual Fruit can help bring others to know Jesus.

The Fruit of the Spirit Part 6 – Gentleness Rev. Bruce A. Shields First Baptist Church Tawas City Michigan www.TawasBaptist.org WELCOME We are continuing our Series on The Fruits of the Holy Spirit, this being Part 6. We’ve spoke over the past few weeks on Love, Joy and Peace, and week before ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:13-16

Denomination: Bible Church

Ohana Means Family And Family Means Nobody Gets Left Behind Series

Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Apr 10, 2015

based on 2 ratings

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Jesus didn't just come back for "doubting Thomas" - first he came back for the other "doubting ten" when they did not believe Mary Magadalene. Jesus, the non anxious presence, doesn't leave anyone behind.

“The doors were locked for fear of the Jews” Bolt it. Double lock it. Put the chain on. Fasten the padlock. “The doors were locked for fear of the Jews” Let me share with you two stories that happened within two years of each other in the second decade of the Twentieth ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-29, Luke 24:1-43, 1 John 4:18

Denomination: Anglican

He's Not Safe But He's Good

Contributed by Davon Huss on Nov 19, 2015

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Three questions today. 1) What is the fear of God? 2) Why should we fear God? 3) How can we encourage the fear of the Lord in our lives and the lives of others? (Material adapted from David Hocking on Blue Letter Bible under The Fear of God)

HoHum: C.S. Lewis’ book, the Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, contains some powerful quotes that are a good reminder of the nature of God and how we relate to him. In the story, Aslan, the great lion, portrays Jesus. Part of a conversation between Susan (one of the 4 children in the story) ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:7-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Living As A Godly Wife Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jul 28, 2013

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A godly wives beauty is seen in her inner character.

Living As A Godly Wife Text: 1 Peter 3:1-6 Introduction 1. Illustration: All of the charms and beauty a woman may have amounts to nothing if her ambitions are self-centered. But if she reflects her creator and assumes the posture of a graceful servant, she cannot not help but command high respect ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:1-6

Denomination: Methodist

Jesus The Better Way: He Awards A Better Inheritance Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on Feb 4, 2013

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God’s inheritance is worth preserving and persevering for and he offers a first installment here and now.

JESUS THE BETTER WAY: HE AWARDS A BETTER INHERITANCE HEBREWS 12:1-29 Big Idea: God’s inheritance is worth preserving and persevering for and he offers a first installment here and now. Key Verses: 22 But you have come to Mount Zion, to the heavenly Jerusalem, the city of the living God. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:14-29

Denomination: Nazarene

Creation: Redeeming Chaos

Contributed by Nelson Lin on Feb 10, 2013

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The story of the coming of Jesus Christ into this world begins not in the Book of Matthew, but in the Book of Genesis. The shadow of Christ can already be seen in the early verses of the first chapter of the Bible. In Genesis 1:26 God said, “Let Us make m

CREATION: REDEEMING CHAOS February 10, 2013 We begin our new series today on the redemptive plan of God as seen throughout the Old Testament and finally revealed in the person of our Lord Jesus Christ in the New Testament. The story of the coming of Jesus Christ into this world begins not in the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-2

Denomination: Independent/Bible

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