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Light Of Christmas

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 25, 2024

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Jesus said, "I am the Light of the World." This is your Savior who died for you. He transforms us; he leads us. He is Light for everyone. Do you have him in your life?

Opening illustration: Thomas Edison invented the electric light bulb in 1879. Twenty-two years later, in 1901, one of the newfangled gadgets was hung and turned on in the Livermore, Calif., Fire Department. It’s still there, and still on. The old bulb has almost never been turned off in 117 ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Transformed By Truth: "be Patient When It Gets Weird" Matthew 1:18-25 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jun 12, 2024

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Matthew 1:18-25 teaches us about patience, trust, and obedience when life takes unexpected turns. Joseph waited for God's guidance even when things got confusing.

Transformed by Truth: "Be Patient When It Gets Weird" Matthew 1:18-25 (NLT) Introduction Today, we are going to delve into a story from the Gospel of Matthew that teaches us about patience, trust, and obedience when life takes unexpected turns. Our focus will be on how Joseph reacted ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25, Matthew 1:18-19, Proverbs 3:5-6, Matthew 1:20-21, Psalm 32:8, Matthew 1:24-25, James 1:22 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

How To Reckon Yourself As Dead To The Law And United To Christ

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

based on 21 ratings

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How To Reckon Yourself As Dead to the Law and United to Christ (Rom. 7:1-6)

How To Reckon Yourself As Dead to the Law and United to Christ (Rom. 7:1-6) Illustration;Sometimes we as Christians need to stop along life’s road and look back. Although it might have been winding and steep, we can see how God directed us by His faithfulness. Here’s how F.E. Marsh described what ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lesson 3: The Will Of A Person

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 8, 2007

based on 10 ratings

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Our will is an essential aspect of our personhood and can be sharpened and hardened to use for God’s glory.

Pastor’s Bible Class Thomas Road Baptist Church Series: What Makes You Do the Things You Do? Lesson 3: The Will of a Person Dr. Elmer Towns 7 October 2007 A. INTRODUCTION “WHAT IS MAN?” (PSALM 8:4). 1. We are material and immaterial. “As her soul was departing (for she died)” (Gen. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 8:4

Denomination: Baptist

I Have A Dream Series

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Oct 28, 2005

based on 6 ratings

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The world needs men/women with a dream- to stand for the truth of God’s Word,the Gospel of Jesus Christ, and the message of the Kingdom of God.

I Have A Dream! Opening Comments Aug 28, 1963- steps of the Lincoln Memorial … Dr Martin Luther King, Jr … delivered a speech … I have a dream that one day this nation will rise up and live out the true meaning of its creed: “We hold these truths to be self-evident: that all men are created ...read more

Scripture: John 14:12

Denomination: Charismatic

Toxic Relationships Series

Contributed by Henry Lee Clay on Apr 22, 2005

based on 64 ratings

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If there is anything that can hurt or harm us it is toxins that can get inside of you or on you and destroy your health and ultimately your life because "toxins" or poison and in like manner, toxic relationships can poison your life.

2 Cor. 6:14-18A Toxic Relationships H Lee Clay The term "toxic" is defined by the American Heritage Dictionary as meaning, "Of, relating to, or caused by a toxin or other poison". The American Heritage Dictionary goes on to define the word "relationship" as, "The condition or fact of being ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:14-18

Denomination: Baptist

Regardless Rejoicing

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Aug 10, 2006

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Having it all or losing it all, rejoicing in any and every situation should be a natural part of a Christian’s life.

WE HAVE QUITE A FEW UNIQUE SAYINGS IN OUR CULTURE THAT HELP US DIFFERENTIATE BETWEEN A PESSIMIST AND AN OPTIMIST. SAYINGS SUCH AS “A PESSIMIST SEES THE GLASS AS HALF-EMPTY WHILE THE OPTIMIST SEES IT AS HALF FULL” OR “THE OPTIMIST IS THE ONE WHO CAN ENJOY THE SCENERY EVEN WHEN THEY HAVE TO TAKE A ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 3:17-18

Denomination: Free Methodist

Partial Or Complete Salvation

Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Aug 17, 2003

based on 36 ratings

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The Bible is a book that reveals the way of salvation. Jesus Christ came to be our Savior. He lived a sinless life in order to be our Savior and died as a substitute for our sin. He rose from the dead, triumphant and victorious, to bring us salvation. Now

Title: Partial or Complete Salvation Text: "How shall we escape if we ignore such a great salvation?" (Heb. 2:3 NIV). Scripture Reading: Hebrews 2:1-4 Introduction The Bible is a book that reveals the way of salvation. Jesus Christ came to be our Savior. He lived a sinless life in order to be our ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Installation Service

Contributed by William Sessums, Jr. on Sep 17, 2003

based on 56 ratings

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A sermon for a friend’s installation service at a new congregation using a text that was one of his favorites.

Installation Service September 14, 2003 Ephesians 6:19-20 Introduction and remarks Eph 6:19-20 and for me, that utterance may be given to me, that I may open my mouth boldly to make known the mystery of the gospel, 20 for which I am an ambassador in chains; that in it I may speak boldly, as I ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:19-20

Denomination: Church Of God

Rolling Away Stones

Contributed by Stephen Ring on Feb 6, 2004

based on 27 ratings

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The significance of the statement "Who will roll away the stone?" in Mark 6:3-4

ROLLING AWAY STONES Easter Morning begins in darkness A darkness of despair and disillusionment A darkness of “Why did He die?” and “What will happen now?” A darkness in the heart of a mother who has lost her son A darkness in a group of followers who have lost their leader But into ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:3-4

Denomination: Baptist

Like A Rock

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Oct 25, 2002

based on 66 ratings

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The importance of growing and developing as believers.

20, October 2002 Dakota Community Church Like A Rock Introduction: 2 Peter 1:5-11 5For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith goodness; and to goodness, knowledge; 6and to knowledge, self-control; and to self-control, perseverance; and to perseverance, godliness; 7and to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:5-11

Denomination: Mennonite

I Must Be About My Fathers Business

Contributed by James Thomas on Jan 11, 2008

based on 19 ratings

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There is a reward in serving God

I must be about my Fathers business Nehhemiah 6:3 3 And I sent messengers unto them, saying, I am doing a great work, so that I cannot come down: why should the work cease, whilst I leave it, and come down to you? Luke 2:49 49 And he said unto them, how is it that ye sought me? Wist ye not that ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 6:3

Denomination: Baptist

Help! Something's In My Eye! Series

Contributed by Tim Hbc on Aug 7, 2008

based on 4 ratings

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A humorous picture - the plank of wood in the eye... Christians are often accused of being Judgmental. But the Lord Jesus teaches His people to say NO to Judgmentalism, YES to Humility, and YES to Restoring others.

Intro Steve Martin once said, “Before you criticize a man, walk a mile in his shoes. That way, when you do criticize him, you’ll be a mile away and have his shoes.” Now that isn’t the kind of attitude Jesus was talking about! But Jesus does paint a funny picture for us here in Matthew 7: A person ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

The Preaching Jackass

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Mar 10, 2007

based on 27 ratings

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Valuable lessons we can learn by looking at the appearance, nature, and attitude of the donkey.

The Preaching Jackass Luke 19:29-38 29 As he approached Bethphage and Bethany at the hill called the Mount of Olives, he sent two of his disciples, saying to them, 30 "Go to the village ahead of you, and as you enter it, you will find a colt tied there, which no one has ever ridden. Untie it and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:29-38

Denomination: Wesleyan

How Did You Leave When You Came To Jesus?

Contributed by Toby Powers on Dec 29, 2005

based on 14 ratings

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Many have come to the Lord. Some have left satisfied. Others have left Sorrowful.

From the Desk of Pastor Toby Powers Truth Baptist Church Hwy 78 Bremen, GA How Did You Leave When You Came To Jesus? Mark 10:17-22 Intro: A rich young ruler came to Jesus asking him what “good thing” he could do to inherit eternal life, and the truth is that there is no “good thing” that one can ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-22

Denomination: Baptist

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