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Iv Advent, Year C Series

Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Dec 13, 2003

A sermon for the fourth Sunday in Advent, based on Micah 5:2-5a.

Sermon for Advent IV Yr C, 21/12/2003 Based on Micah 5:2-5a Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson, pastor of Grace Lutheran Church & chaplain of the Good Samaritan Society’s South Ridge Village, Medicine Hat, Alberta The Time is the 8th century before Christ’s birth. The place is Judah, which was commonly ...read more

Scripture: Micah 5:2-5

Denomination: Lutheran

Love Is A Verb

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Feb 15, 2009

Love is willing to undergo or endure long. It’s compassionate and generous, it’s humble, open, gentle, thinks good of others, rejoices in righteousness, open, simple child like faith, believes in the success of others, doesn’t give up, love is a survivor

Love is a Verb I Corinthians 13:4-8a Love suffers long and is kind; love does not envy; love does not parade itself, is not puffed up; 5 does not behave rudely, does not seek its own, is not provoked, thinks no evil; 6 does not rejoice in iniquity, but rejoices in the truth; 7 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Even So, Come, Lord Jesus.”

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jan 31, 2022

In this message, we would like to take these three verses and look at the prayer John prayed that we seldom pray.

John prayed for the return of the Lord! Illus: When we think of the return of the Lord Jesus, we can not help thinking of the game children often play. This game is “Hide and Seek.” The children choose a place to be a “base” and then one child closes his eyes and counts to one hundred. The ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 22:7-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of A True Love!

Contributed by Joel Santos on Feb 4, 2005

IN OUR TEXT TODAY, WE WILL DISCUSS 3 THINGS ABOUT LOVE: 1. THE VALUE OF LOVE, 2. THE TEST OF LOVE, AND 3. THE PERMANENCY OF LOVE!

The Power of a True Love 1 Corithians 13:1-13 Illustrations Newspaper columnist and minister George Crane tells of a wife who came into his office full of hatred toward her husband. "I do not only want to get rid of him, I want to get even. Before I divorce him, I want to hurt him as much as he ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The World’s Greatest Gospel Quartet Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Aug 5, 2010

A discussion of the four concepts: Faith, Hope, Love and The Word.

INTRODUCTION We have completed CONNECTED month, but I encourage you to keep on wearing your CONNECTED bracelets. I originally asked you to wear them for at least 40 days which expires February 20, but you don’t have to “disconnect” then. If you’ve had an interesting ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:21-25

Denomination: Baptist

Strngthened With Power - The Fullness Of Being In The Body Of Christ Series

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Sep 27, 2014

"In Christ" you are not alone. You are part of a family.

September 28, 2014 Morning Worship Text: Ephesians 3:14-21 Subject: Ephesians Part 7 Title: Strengthened With Power – the Fullness of Being in the Body of Christ We want to open in Ephesians chapter 3 beginning with verse 14 and going through the end of the chapter. There are a couple of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Married To Jesus (Part One)

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jan 13, 2015

Throughout the bible God's relationship with his people is often referred to as a marriage relationship. He is our husband, we are his bride. So, what kind of husband is God? Let's find out.

1) Betrothed. The first part of a Jewish wedding ceremony is the betrothal. We would liken it to an engagement. However, unlike a modern-day engagement that can simply be broken off, a Jewish betrothal could not. In essence the man and woman were married-it’s just that there was a period of ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 3:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

All The Wrong Kinds Of People

Contributed by David Ward on Aug 26, 2006

Jesus calls all the wrong kinds of people to join his revolution. Apparently, the wrong kinds of people are just right for Jesus.

“All the Wrong Kinds of People” Mark 1:16-20 Mark 2:13-17 INTRODUCTION: If you were going to start a revolution, what kinds of people would you recruit? What demographic would you target? What character qualities would you look for? I suppose it might depend on what kind of revolution you were ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God’s Power Tools

Contributed by John Gaston on Nov 29, 2020

Power tools are a great parallel for the supernatural power tools of God we can use in spiritual warfare. The Name of Jesus, the Word of God, the Holy Spirit, and the Blood of Jesus are forces which can overwhelm the enemy. Use God's power tools!

GOD’S POWER TOOLS 2 Cor. 10:2-4 Msg. INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: PROPER COVID RESPONSE 1. Sherry Campbell told that at the height of the Covid-19 crisis her boss set her and other secretaries down and said, “From now on, when a visitor arrives at our office, they must ring the bell, sign in, be ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:2-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Corinthians: Church Matters (4)

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Mar 7, 2019

We can learn a lot from the Corinthians' mistakes. In chapter 7, Paul discusses three types of marriages: successful marriages, struggling marriages, and second marriages!

Church Matters: Correcting the Corinthians (4) Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 11/30/2014 For the past few weeks we’ve explored the book of 1st Corinthians. If we’ve learned nothing else, we’ve learned this—the Corinthians were a mess. The church in Corinth was plagued with ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:1-27

Denomination: Christian Church

The Life Of Love

Contributed by David Dewitt on Aug 20, 2002

We are called to live out a life that is filled with the love of Christ

The Life of Love John 13:34-35 January 13, 2002 Introduction Love-letter lament: Dearest Jimmy, No words could ever express the great unhappiness I’ve felt since breaking our engagement. Please say you’ll take me back. No one could ever take your place in my heart, so please forgive me. I love ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34-35

Denomination: Church Of God

The Debt Of Love Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 2, 2004

When we present ourselves as a living sacrifice to God, we join the fellowship of those who choose to focus upon loving God and loving others. How to love can be confusing. We need some hands on principles about Biblical love. Biblical Love does not ju

The Debt of Love (Romans 13:8-14) 1. Newspaper columnist and minister George Crane tells of a wife who came into his office full of hatred toward her husband. "I do not only want to get rid of him, I want to get even. Before I divorce him, I want to hurt him as much as he has me." Dr. Crane ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:8-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God's Special Servants: Deacons

Contributed by Greg Nance on Sep 6, 2003

Appointing Deacons reminds us of the challenges God has given to all of us to follow Christ closely and work for his cause.

God’s Special Servants: Deacons I found this interesting illustration that is appropriate to today’s celebration of our new deacons… **Bruce Larson, in his book "Wind and Fire," points out some interesting facts about Sandhill Cranes: He says: These large birds, who fly great distances across ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7, 1 Timothy 3:8-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Invincibility Of Love

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Aug 16, 2011

The unfailing nature of love.

“The Invincibility of Love” 1 Corinthians 13:8 1 Corinthians 13:8 Charity never faileth: but whether there be prophecies, they shall fail; whether there be tongues, they shall cease; whether there be knowledge, it shall vanish away. There was this preacher who was an avid golfer. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:8

Denomination: Baptist

Finishing A Race With Our Heads Held High

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Mar 20, 2017

Say this, “Preparation is the key.” An admirer of a famous person said, “So how did you become so successful?” The famous person replied, “About 40 years of training and staying committed.” ( Faithfulness and fruitfulness are synonymous.)

Finishing A Race With Our Heads Held High Philippians 3:12-14NKJB Not that I have already attained, or am already perfected; but I press on, that I may lay hold of that for which Christ Jesus has also laid hold of me. 13 Brethren, I do not count myself to have apprehended; but one ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-13

Denomination: Pentecostal