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An Invisible Friend

Contributed by Keith Broyles on Jun 9, 2001

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The Holy Spirit in our lives.

Like most everyone else, I think that television commercials are mostly to give us an opportunity to get up and get something to drink or to go the restroom or something without interrupting the actual show we are watching. For the most part, I am not a big fan of commercials. I can tolerate ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21

Denomination: Methodist

Curing Leprosy

Contributed by James May on Jan 29, 2002

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Like Namaan, we all suffer from leprosy. Ours is leprosy of the spirit and soul. Both result in death and both have only one cure.

Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Would You Too Reject Him?

Contributed by John Herrmann on Oct 4, 2002

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In the parable of the vineyard and the "rejected cornerstone of Christ", we see how an ever near and patient God reveals himself in Creation and redemption -- working through the Holy Spirit to keep us from rejecting him.

It would seem the vineyard image is appropriate for this time of year. I’ve read that the Napa Valley is expecting a great crush this year. In Amador County, here in California, there is weekend tasting and festivities in honor of the harvest vintage. Maybe some of our people are there right ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:33-43

Denomination: Lutheran

Does God Really Love You?

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

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We begin to look at the fruit of love which comes from God by examing His love for us.

Introductory Considerations 1. Couple of Sundays ago we began a study of the gift of the spirit - the attitudes or the characteristics which show that we are indeed believers who have the indwelling if the Holy Spirit within us. That we are no longer controlled by sin but by the Holy Spirit. 2. ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 1:1

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Where Is Your Center?

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Oct 18, 2000

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When I told friends and acquaintances in Minnesota that I was moving to New Jersey, one of the commonest responses was, "How close will you be to Atlantic City?" This seemed to me to be an odd reaction, it certainly isn't something I'm particularly attuned to.

When I told friends and acquaintances in Minnesota that I was moving to New Jersey, one of the commonest responses was, "How close will you be to Atlantic City?" This seemed to me to be an odd reaction, it certainly isn't something I'm particularly attuned to. But now every time I turn the corner ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-25

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Dirty Rotten Scoundrels

Contributed by Andy Almendarez on Mar 22, 2004

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What if our country decided to lower the standards of competition? Anyone who wanted to go to the Olympics and represent our country could go. What would the result be? What if this same idea of lowering standards was done in the church?

Dirty Rotten Scoundrels Jeremiah 6:12-16 World class athletes train for 10 to 12 hrs a day preparing themselves for their competition. Only a few of these athletes ever make it to the Olympic games. Standards are set and if the athletes don’t reach those standards they aren’t allowed to ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 6:12-16

Denomination: Holiness

Isaac: God's Laughter

Contributed by Dana Chau on Nov 20, 2003

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Discover the laughter of God in Isaac

This morning we return to study another Bible character. We find him recorded in Genesis 21 through 28. His name is Isaac. He is the son promised by God to Abraham. Connie emailed me with enthusiasm, “I’m looking forward to Isaac’s story. Usually, Isaac is presented as the son of a famous ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 21:1-7

Denomination: *other

Go Tell It On Mt. Calvary Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Dec 24, 2003

based on 26 ratings

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For Christmas Eve Communion: Jesus remembered in the time of trial that He was born for a purpose, and He intentionally declared that purpose. He fulfilled the mission for which God sent Him.

On Sunday I offered the opinion that I was probably the only preacher in town who was using the Old Testament on the Sunday before Christmas. Well, maybe some used those Isaiah passages about a child named Immanuel and the Prince of Peace. But Elijah? Who would have thought that Elijah and his ...read more

Scripture: John 18:28-38

Denomination: Baptist

All Means All

Contributed by John Beehler on Dec 29, 2003

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The 2 greatest commandments

All Means All Jesus has made his triumphal entry into Jerusalem. He has cursed the fig tree, cleared the temple, and had his authority questioned. It is now Tuesday of his last week and he is teaching in the Temple. It had been a day of intense debate, a war of wits and words ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:28-34

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Making Arrows Out Of Sticks

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 6, 2004

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child-rearing--7 rules for making arrows out of sticks

Making Arrows out of Sticks Ps. 127 Think w/ me: Does the Lord build every house? (v. 1) Are all parents happy? (v. 5) The point here is not quantity, but quality. (Quantity depends upon the size of YOUR quiver) This passage says that children are the heritage of the Lord…but, does it say ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Esau's Choice Reflects His Character

Contributed by Paul Fritz on May 23, 2003

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Esau never expressed any repentance for his sinful choices. The Bible says, “If I hide iniquity in my heart, the Lord will not hear me.” (Psa. 66:18,19) Not only did Esau make one bad mistake but for the rest of his life he refused to confess and forsake

Esau’s Choice – Genesis 25:19-34 Preparation for the Teacher 1. Aim: To lead the people to understand how to avoid making impulsive decisions that they will later regret. Illustration: Both the hummingbird and the vulture fly over our nation’s deserts. All vultures see is rotting meat, because ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 25:19-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Church As An Oasis

Contributed by Antonio Torrence on Jul 6, 2003

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This sermon is about the church being a place of refreshment, revival, and renewal for the wanderers of life.

"The Church As An Oasis"-Rev.A.LaMar Torrence Exodus 15:26-27 I. Introduction A. Sister Maya Angelou’s poem “On the Pulse of Morning”: A Rock, A River, A Tree Hosts to species long since departed, Marked the mastodon. The dinosaur, who left dry tokens of their sojourn here on our planet floor, any ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 15:26-27

Denomination: Lutheran

God's Prescription For A Happy Home

Contributed by Martin Wiles on May 9, 2002

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God gives Biblical guidelines for how we can have happy and successful homes.

INTRODUCTION Norman Wright describes four changes that have taken place in family life in recent years. One is the move toward a nuclear family. This is the mother, father and children. In the past, it was common for families to involve the extended members as well. The second change is the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

The Emmaus Road- They Were Kept From Recognising Him

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Apr 18, 2003

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An Easter sermon looking at the things that stop us recognising Jesus.(suitable for before communion)

The Emmaus road- what ‘keeps’ you? Luke 24:13-35 WBC Easter Sunday 20/4/3 am V13- “… two of them…” Two unknown Jews, here Told later (v18)- one of them = Cleopas - other = wife?  Luke himself? o Certainly = an eyewitness But basically – unknown. Anonymous. Just your average Jo (or ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Baptist

Consider It Joy Series

Contributed by Jim Kane on Sep 29, 2003

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Joy is more than happiness.

This morning we begin with a musical experiment. I need three volunteers to see if we can get these glasses of water to “sing.” (Select volunteers). As our volunteers rubbed the top edge, the water vibrated. You could hear the vibrations that came across as sound. If you would have looked closely, ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-4

Denomination: Church Of God

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