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Wisdom Personified

Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Sep 6, 2003

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Pentecost 13: Foolishness and Wisdom are personified for us in the Book of Wisdom - Proverbs. But "who or what" is Wisdom. This message points us to the fulfillment of the Proverbs passage - Jesus Christ.

I can remember – as if it were yesterday - some of the “home-spun wisdom” that my dad used to share with me. Once, when I was a boy, one of my friends tried to sell me his bicycle. Of course I didn’t have to the money to buy it, so I went to my dad. He must’ve noticed my excitement and ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 9:1-6

Denomination: Lutheran

God's Evidence Of Truth Series

Contributed by Donald Carpenter on Jan 11, 2003

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It is a well-documented truth in the Old Testament that a truth is established when two or three different witnesses present evidence. As John wraps up his treatise on the vital signs of the believer, he touches upon a foundational truth of the Gosp

God’s Evidence of The Truth 1 John 5:6-9 6 This is he that came by water and blood, even Jesus Christ; not by water only, but by water and blood. And it is the Spirit that beareth witness, because the Spirit is truth. 7 For there are three that bear record in heaven, the Father, the Word, and the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:6-9

Denomination: Baptist

Who Is This?

Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Jan 28, 2003

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Epiphany 4: Through Jesus’ ministry on earth, we get glimpses of his true identity. We find comfort and peace knowing that Jesus is God among us.

Let me ask you the two most important questions that you will ever consider: “Who is Jesus of Nazareth?” and “What does his identity mean to you?” I want us to consider these two questions from the ’Epiphany perspective.’ As Jesus continues to reveal and manifest his identity during this Epiphany ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:21-28

Denomination: Lutheran

Watergrave

Contributed by John Beehler on Jan 8, 2002

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When we are baptized with the water we are also baptized with the Holy Spirit and, as a result, receive a full measure of the same grace and love Jesus received when He showed us the way with His baptism.

Watergrave Do any of you remember your baptism? I remember mine. You see, I can remember mine because I was 17 at the time. I was baptized and brought into membership in a Baptist church. Now, it wasn’t because I was a Baptist that I was older when I had this experience of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God's Joy And Peace In Christ

Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Dec 13, 2003

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Advent 3: We pause to celebrate and rejoice in anticipation of the wonderful ’Gift’ that God gives to us in the Christ Child.

Dr. Seuss wrote a charming little story of a malcontent named the Grinch. This foul, green, slimy, grouchy character had no room in his heart for Christmas. Every year he worked himself into a rage because the Who’s, the little people that lived in Whoville, celebrated Christmas with a passion. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4, Isaiah 12:2-6

Denomination: Lutheran

Cutting To The Chase

Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Feb 15, 2004

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Advent 6: The Resurrection is proof that Jesus’ work on the Cross was exactly what was needed to restore a sinful humanity to God.

There are people that have the absolutely uncanny ability to zero in on a problem. With laser-like precision, they can identify what’s going on and cut to the chase. If protests are raised, they can lay waste all arguments to the contrary, take no prisoners and accept no compromises as they ferret ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:12-20

Denomination: Lutheran

Starting Off On The Right Foot Series

Contributed by Ed Lucas on Aug 31, 2001

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John prepares his readers by laying down the groundwork as to who Jesus is

Starting off on the Right Foot John 1:1-18 INTRODUCTION: When I arrived at the Gray Avenue Christian Church in Yuba City, the summer of 1990, as the new Youth Minister, I did not start off on the right foot with the youth. I don’t know why, I just didn’t. I had a great interview. I was chosen ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Good Place To Start

Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Dec 7, 2002

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Second Sunday in Advent: The evangelist Mark starts with John the Baptist preaching in the wilderness. He seems to leave out Christmas. But perhaps, for us, it is a ’good place to start.’

The Gospel Lesson today is one of the most interesting Advent / Christmas lessons in all of scripture. I say that because - did you notice that something seems to be missing? There is no mention of Christmas in this Gospel. Mark mentions neither the miraculous conception nor the birth of Jesus. And ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-8, Mark 1:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Narnia: A Deeper Magic

Contributed by Greg Hamby on Dec 19, 2005

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4th in a series of sermons based on "The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe" that makes the connection between the power of Aslan and the power of Christ.

“A Deeper Magic” I John 4: 7-12 December 18, 2005 I’d like to begin our time together this morning by asking you a question. Here it is, “What if it were always winter, but never Christmas?” To tell you the truth, this question isn’t my own. It is in fact a question that is suggested by the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-12

Denomination: Baptist

When Christ Returns

Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Nov 23, 2003

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Sunday of the Fulfillment: What is the healthy attitude toward ’end-times’ Bible prophecy. This message looks at two common errors and what The Lord teaches about the end-time.

This is the last Sunday in the church year. Today, throughout the whole Christian Church on earth, believers are contemplating the return of Jesus Christ. Today, the Church looks toward the future – to the consummation of the age. On this Sunday, the Christian Church talks about preparation – about ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:32-37

Denomination: Lutheran

The Unlimited, Extravagant Love Of God The Father

Contributed by C Jordan on Apr 5, 2006

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We are living in a loveless, fatherless generation, and God is wanting to give us a new and fresh revelation of the unlimited, extravagant love of God the Father!

THE UNLIMITED, EXTRAVAGANT LOVE OF GOD THE FATHER (April 2006 - Sunday am at Bible Fellowship) OPENING: Proverbs According To Kids: A first grade teacher collected old, well known proverbs. She gave each kid in her class the first half of a proverb, and had them come up with the rest. As You ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-32, Luke 15:1-15

Denomination: *other

I'll Show The World That I'm A Christian

Contributed by Mark Hodges on Jun 16, 2001

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God intends for every Christian to experience joy in their Christian walk.

I¡¦ll Show The World That I¡¦m A Christian Philippians 2.12-13 Introduction: Remember that the theme of this book is JOY! And if there is anything we need more of its joy! Our lives should be marked by joy! You say, "Pastor, my life isn’t marked by joy. Does that mean I’m not saved?" I suppose ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-13, Ephesians 2:8-9

Denomination: Baptist

Can We See The Face Of God?

Contributed by Brian Buriff on Apr 25, 2007

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Reconciling scriptures that suggests that some people (like Jacob & Moses) saw God face to face and scriptures that say "No one has seen God".

1 John 3:2 “Beloved, now we are children of God; and it has not yet been revealed what we shall be, but we know that when He is revealed, we shall be like Him, for we shall see Him as He is.” Rev 21:23-25 “The city had no need of the sun or of the moon to shine in it, for the glory of God ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:2

Denomination: Church Of God

1st Sunday In Lent

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Feb 24, 2007

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Through our Lord’s Temptation, he reveals what it means to live our lives in faith.

1st Sunday in Lent - February 25, 2007 “Series C” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, give us the courage to walk with your Son in faithfulness. Through the power of your Holy Spirit, give us wisdom to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Lutheran

On Being The Church Of The Living God Series

Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Jun 6, 2009

based on 11 ratings

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An introduction to a new ministry vision. In this message, the context for the Church is set and the four pillars of the new ministry vision are introduced: Discipleship; Assimilation; Biblical Peacemaking; Leadership Development.

Yesterday, the events of the Normandy invasion – D-Day – were remembered. On that day, the largest amphibious invasion of all time was launched by the allied forces in order to retake Europe. On D-Day, about 160,000 troops landed on the beaches of Normandy. The planning and logistics were ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Lutheran

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