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Familiarity Breeds Contempt

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jul 3, 2003

based on 188 ratings

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God is no respecter of persons. He will use whom he will. There is a danger in our Christian lives that we can miss out on God’s blessings because we fail to recognise God’s messenger.

Saxlingham 06-07-03 A prophet is without honour in his own country We all know the old adage “Familiarity breeds contempt” - a saying that goes back as far as Publius the Syrian, in 2 BC. And we see in our Gospel reading this morning, how this happened to Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:1-13, Mark 6:7-13

Denomination: Anglican

His Banner Over Me Was Love

Contributed by Steven Cook on Jan 5, 2003

based on 34 ratings

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Taken from the Song of Solomon, this message speaks of the love of God for all believers.

“His Banner Over Me Was Love” Song of Solomon 2:4 By Dr. Steven G. Cook I. Introduction A. Read Text - “He brought me to the banqueting house, and his banner over me was love.” B. David wrote in Psalm 139:6 - “Such knowledge is too wonderful for me; it is high, I cannot attain unto it.” C. This ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 2:4

Denomination: Baptist

James: Calling Fire Down From Heaven Series

Contributed by Jeff Simms on Aug 17, 2003

based on 58 ratings

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A look at James and John and how they desire to judge the Samaritans and how God treats us with grace and mercy

James: Calling Fire Down from Heaven Luke 9:51-56 Primary Purpose: Jesus purpose was not to condemn, but to save. On a recent Sunday morning, members of a church in Oklahoma noticed a shabbily-dressed man wandering near the church, poking into garbage cans. The man finally came to rest on the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:51-56

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus In The Shadows Of Bethlehem

Contributed by Derrick Strickland on Dec 2, 2002

based on 140 ratings

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Uncover the shadows of Bethlehem in the Old Testament, New Testament and today.

INTRO: 1. ILL. Pastor once made an eye-opening discovery when visiting a nursing home and asked the residence there to recount their most memorable Christmas – they all remembered Christmas experiences from their childhood. a. Why can’t adults who understand the most about Christmas enjoy it ...read more

Scripture: Micah 5:2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Reconnecting To The Call-Part 1

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Dec 31, 2002

based on 11 ratings

| 3,359 views

Part 1 of a 3-part sermon. Prophets, with the bittersweet message of God, stand in need of re-connecting to their call. How does the prophet of God get back on task? 9 links to get us re-connected to our prophetic call.

RE-CONNECTING TO THE CALL-I —Revelation 10:1-11 Re-commissioning the Prophet or Your Need: Ironically, our celebrations of Christmas may take us away from those things most important to God. We are pulled away from our moorings in Christ because our ’discipline schedules’ are off thrown off ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 10:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Friend Or Enemy Of Christ? Faith Makes All The Difference.

Contributed by Greg Nance on Aug 31, 2002

based on 27 ratings

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Jesus calls us to faith that gives up everything to follow him. Nothing less will do. Ultimately, you are either with him or against him. There is no other option.

John 11:47-48 What do you believe about Jesus determines what you do with him. Two shopkeepers were bitter rivals. Their stores were directly across the street from each other, and they would spend each day keeping track of each other’s business. If one got a customer, he would smile in triumph ...read more

Scripture: John 11:47-48

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Spirit Of The Lord Is Upon Me

Contributed by Bob Ashcraft on Sep 4, 2002

based on 144 ratings

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The anointing of God is given for a reason. It is not just for us to enjoy the manifestation in our church services. There is a responsibility that comes with it.

09/01/2002 The Spirit Of The Lord Is Upon Me * How many have sensed the anointing of God at one time or another? * Have you ever wondered why God anoints us? * Have you ever asked God to pour His anointing on you? * The anointing is given for specific reasons, not just so we can play in it and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:16-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Christ The Same

Contributed by Howard Parnell on Oct 7, 2002

based on 356 ratings

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In a world that is ever changing, it is a great comfort to know that Jesus Christ remains the same yesterday, today and forever.

JESUS CHRIST THE SAME Heb. 13:8 INTRO. A cynic once remarked that nothing is permanent except change. We live in a world of change. Everything from ladies’ shoes to legislation, from automobiles to art, from furniture to finances... styles and customs and conditions change overnight. World ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:8

Denomination: Baptist

Resurrection Brings New Peace

Contributed by Francis Avila on Apr 20, 2003

based on 154 ratings

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For those of you who live constantly in fear; fear of failure, fear of death, fear of terrorism, fear of uncertainties, the message Christ brings on Easter is: "Peace Be With You."

Resurrection Brings New Peace! Easter Sunday,2003 Text: John 20:19—31; Introduction: Humors: 1. In Taiwan, the translation of the Pepsi slogan “COME ALIVE WITH THE PEPSI GENERATION” came out as “PEPSI WILL BRING YOUR ANCESTORS BACK FROM THE DEAD.” 2. A man had fallen between the rails in a ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Congregational

When Jesus Drops By

Contributed by David Dewitt on Apr 23, 2003

based on 78 ratings

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When Jesus drops by lives are changed forever

When Jesus Drops By Luke 19:1-10 March 30, 2003 What happens when Jesus drops by?  The lost find direction  The hopeless find hope  The helpless find assistance  The weary find new strength  The thirsty find refreshment  The broken are ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Church Of God

Alpha And Omega Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Dec 15, 2003

based on 48 ratings

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7th in series. There is always a beginning and there is always an end. Jesus is both.

Slide #1 Review Names of God Slide #2 Slide #3 There is always a beginning and there is always an end. There is a beginning Genesis 1:1 “In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth” For as long as I have been alive I have heard the noise of the debate between the proponents ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 22:12-13, Isaiah 41:4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Too Superstitious

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Apr 1, 2002

based on 49 ratings

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An answer to life’s most important question

March 31, 2002 The longer Paul waited in Athens for Silas and Timothy, the angrier he got—all those idols! The city was a junkyard of idols. He discussed it with the Jews and other likeminded people at their meeting place. And every day he went out on the streets and talked with anyone who ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16-34

Denomination: United Methodist

Talk To The Hand

Contributed by Nathan Hall on Jul 13, 2002

based on 56 ratings

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I think that it’s very interesting that Paul makes a striking comparison between the human body and the body of Christ. Let’s take a look.

How many of us here this morning have ever heard the old song that says, “the hip bone’s connected to the thigh bone; the thigh bone’s connected to the leg bone,” or however it goes? It talks about the human body. I can remember when I was a nursing student before I went to Bible college I had to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-27

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Sower

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Jul 15, 2002

based on 35 ratings

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A sermon for the 8th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 10 The Sower Parable

8th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 10 Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23 The Parable is the familiar Parable of the Sower. How full of imagery the story is. The crowds are so large that Jesus gets into a boat so they can see him while he teaches. We can see Jesus in a boat teaching and then we can picture ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-23

Denomination: Lutheran

After Christmas Comes Inventory

Contributed by Ronald Fair on Apr 3, 2001

based on 64 ratings

| 7,847 views

As we near the end of the year, let us take inventory. We have to give an account of ourselves, our time, our money and our talents. Now is the time to find the soundness of our standing before God. Let us check up before we are called to check out.

AFTER CHRISTMAS COMES INVENTORY Scripture: Romans 14 Text: Romans 1:12 “So then everyone of us shall give account of himself to God INTRODUCTION Christmas has come and gone. The curtain is about to fall on . It has been great year for some of us, a year ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1

Denomination: Methodist

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