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"See Jesus Differently"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Feb 6, 2016

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A sermon for Transfiguration of the Lord Sunday.

"Seeing Jesus Differently" Luke 9:28-43 A doctor shares the following story: "In college, I met a gentleman whom, when I first saw him, had no hair on the back of his head. As a stupid 18-year-old, I thought, that's a strange haircut, and I was then informed by a friend that he had just ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:28-43

Denomination: United Methodist

“be Patient!” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Aug 19, 2015

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James tells us why we should be patient in the face of injustice.

One of predominant themes found in the book of James is that of “problems.” Another reoccurring theme is “prayer.” Still another is “patience.” Here, we find James exhorting his readers to be patient and prayerful in the face of their problems. James cites three ...read more

Scripture: James 5:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

“be Prayerful!” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Aug 25, 2015

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James tells us there are four things we need to be sure to pray for.

As James concludes his letter, he encourages believers with the exhortation, “Be prayerful!” James uses the word “prayer” or “pray” seven times in these final verses. And as he speaks about the need to be prayerful, James mentions four things about which we ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-20

Denomination: Baptist

Heavenly Dreams

Contributed by Craig Condon on Oct 21, 2015

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Advent calls on us to forget about our own expectations and remember the love of Jesus and Joseph and the love of God. We are called on to let God’s peace gradually warm our souls and free us for new expectations and the birth of something within us.

Today we begin the transition from Advent to Christmas. We are led to the stable. Our hopes, dreams and longing for a Saviour are the same hopes, dreams and longings people had on that first Christmas 2,000 years ago. The birth of the Messiah pointed to the promise of the Kingdom. To many people ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Anglican

Defining Moments

Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 16, 2014

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We have moments that define our lives and our walk with God

Defining Moments Romans 8:28-30 August 24, 2014 Morning Service Life is made up of a series of moments. Some good, some bad and some we rarely think about. Life is simply a series of the daily random events that take place. It seems like most of those moments slip into the void of history and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-30

Denomination: Church Of God

Finding God's Strength

Contributed by David Henderson on Dec 29, 2014

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Everyone seems to believe that wealth will make them happy. In this passage we read of a man who had it all yet he walked away from God because he had so much.

Finding God’s Strength Matthew 5:5 and 11:28-30 The setting for the message this morning is found in one of the highlights of the ministry of Jesus. His ministry had its share of highs and lows but this was definitely one of his finer moments. In the background, Jesus had just gone through ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Baptist

Breaking Curses

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on May 28, 2012

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Life & death are powerfully influenced what comes out of our mouths, what enters our ears, and what we receive into our lives from others.Just as confessing the Word of God out of our mouths brings blessing, victory and faith to activate the supernatural

Breaking Curses A Proverbs 18.21, “Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruit.” 1 Life & death are powerfully influenced what comes out of our mouths, what enters our ears, and what we receive into our lives from others. a Just as ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 18:21

Denomination: Baptist

A Heartbeat With Promise For Us Series

Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Jun 11, 2012

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Jesus Heart Beats with Promise for us.

His Heartbeat: A Heartbeat with Promise for Us March 18th, 2012 INTRODUCTION On Saturday, July 23, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, PBS's ANTIQUES ROADSHOW Veteran ROADSHOW Asian Arts expert Lark Mason identified a collection of five late 17th- or early 18th-century Chinese carved rhinoceros horn cups. ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

When The Mountain Looks Too Big

Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Jan 8, 2010

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Sometimes we lose heart when the circumstances seems too great and vast, but we need to see and trust from God’s perspective and learn to rely on His bigger than life view of the situation.

When the Mountain Looks Too Big Prairie Baptist Church – 1/10/10 A.M. Service Text: John 6:1-14 Key verse: John 6:13 - Therefore they gathered them up, and filled twelve baskets with the fragments of the five barley loaves which were left over by those who had eaten. Premise: Sometimes ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

"Fishing Techniques For Every Christian"

Contributed by Pastor Catherine Graham on Feb 6, 2010

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call to discipleship

FISHING TECHNIQUES FOR EVERY CHRISTIAN My Brothers and Sisters, Grace and Peace to you in the name of Jesus, the great Fisherman. AMEN The sun had just risen when the Scouts began their trek up Baldy Mountain. At 12,441 feet Baldy is the highest peak in the Philmont Scout Ranch, a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Warning About Rejecting God's Grace Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Apr 28, 2009

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This message calls us to this principle, "an ounce of prevention is a pound of cure." A good word from our Lord.

Code Yellow Alert Warning about Rejecting God’s Grace Hebrews 12:14-17 * (To the screen) You remember this alert sign that we have watched over the past weeks. The flashing color represents the level of threat which we face. We are in an elevated status, a “Code Yellow” situation & are offering ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:14-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Discipline Of Solitude Series

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Sep 24, 2005

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Part of 5-part series on discipleship. This message examines solitude.

LIVING ABOVE THE ORDINARY Part 1: The Discipline of Solitude There’s an old saying, one you’ve seen on many refrigerators and office walls before. It says, “It’s hard to soar with eagles, when you’re surrounded by turkeys.” In many ways that saying is true. It is also true that it can be very ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Developing The Discipline Of Gratefulness

Contributed by Denise Raterta on Oct 31, 2005

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Just how does one develop the discipline of gratefulness, joy and contentment, the way Paul envisioned it? Consider the following steps...

Developing the Discipline of Gratitude Thankfulness is increasingly following a lonely trail nowadays. People seem to fall more frequently into the mire of ingratitude, especially when greatly impacted by the stresses of this world. Human beings throughout history have demonstrated their ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:19-20

Denomination: *other

"When Relationships Go Wrong” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on May 1, 2012

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What should we do when relationships go wrong?

Even despite our best efforts there are times when relationships can go wrong. Jesus had poured out His heart to His friends. Certainly, He tried to do everything right with respect to His relationship with them. Yet, even Jesus experienced the sorrow associated with relationships going wrong. What ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:36-46

Denomination: Baptist

Mary: A Role Model For Today's Moms Series

Contributed by David Henderson on May 22, 2017

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In this message we look at some of the ways Moms can identify with Mary, the Mother of Jesus. She no doubt experienced some of the same problems Moms today do. She would have faced ridicule, her son was hated by many and she likely lived in poverty.

FAMILY MATTERS “Mary: a Model for Today’s Moms” Luke 1:26-28 If you are not aware, for the past 16 years there has been an annual survey telling us how much money the average mom should receive for all of the jobs that she does. This is a bit of what that job looks like and what they do—of course ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-28

Denomination: Baptist

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