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Anna: The Realization Of Christmas (Christmas Eve Candlelight Service) Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Dec 9, 2020

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Anna was a woman of devout faith. The coming of the messiah brought great hope. This year we need that hope more than ever

Introduction If you have followed us over the last few months, you know that we are deep into the study of the Gospel of Luke. So on this Christmas eve, I wanted to take a moment and bring a concluding thought to Luke’s Birth Narrative in his Gospel. It is here we find a woman with a remarkable ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:36-39, Luke 2:38-40

Denomination: Brethren

"I” Trouble

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Mar 3, 2021

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Have you ever had “I” trouble? What can cause “I” trouble? Three things come to mine: Displacement, Distraction, and Distortion.

Luke 12:13-21 Someone in the crowd said to him, “Teacher, tell my brother to divide the inheritance with me.” (14) But he said to him, “Man, who made me a judge or arbitrator over you?” (15) And he said to them, “Take care, and be on your guard against all ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21

Denomination: United Methodist

Connecting With Others Series

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Jan 22, 2016

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In order to fulfill Christ's command to share the gospel and build disciples, Christians must be connected with one another.

LAST WEEK we examined Ephesians 2:21-22 “in whom the whole structure, being joined together, grows into a holy temple in the Lord. In him you also are being built together into a dwelling place for God by the Spirit.” The theme of this passage and last Sunday’s sermon was ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Introduction To The Prophets Series

Contributed by Lee Modlin on Feb 19, 2017

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This is a sermon giving some background information on the Old Testament Prophets.

What do you think of when you see the word Prophet? If you look at the online Merriam-Webster Dictionary you get the following definitions. 1. one who utters divinely inspired revelations, such as: a. the writer of one of the prophetic books of the Bible b. one regarded by a religious group ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 18:18-22, Deuteronomy 13:8-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

True Success

Contributed by Benjamin Utomo on May 27, 2024

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Many Christians understand success unbiblically. They have been deceived into chasing success according to the world's standards. They should know that the measure of success according to God is very different from the world's.

Today, I will discuss success. I have been reluctant to discuss this topic because I do not want to be associated with the teaching of "Theology of Success" or "Prosperity Gospel," which is not based on the complete teachings of the Bible. But two weeks ago, I felt the Holy ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1, Joshua 1:7-8, Psalm 1:1-3, Matthew 25:21, John 17:3, Philippians 2:8-11 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Use Of Money

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Aug 15, 2003

based on 74 ratings

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A sermon on stewardship.

LUKE 16:1-13 "The Use of Money" Ask almost any pastor what causes the most divisions within a church and he or she will tell you money! Money. In our Gospel Lesson for this morning Jesus tells us that the children of the world those who are not saved Those who live only for the present are truer to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-13

Denomination: United Methodist

The Wasted Witness?

Contributed by Bradley Boydston on Jan 3, 2003

based on 71 ratings

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Anna is one more in the line of Luke’s witnesses validating the inbreaking of God into humanity. Her two-fold response is a pattern for us.

- - - - - - - - All scripture is quoted from the New Living Translation of the Bible. - - - - - - - - There is a wonderful line is the movie “My Big Fat Greek Wedding”. Maria, is speaking, after her husband has just reminded everyone that he is the head of the house. And Maria says, after he ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:36-40

Denomination: *other

He Sure Doesn't Look Like Much

Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Jan 10, 2004

based on 80 ratings

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Baptism of Our Lord: Many people missed the Messiah because ’He sure didn’t look like much.’ But veiled in flesh and blood, fulfilling all righteousness, was God Himself.

Just a few weeks ago we celebrated the birth of the Savior. God – the eternal, the almighty Logos – the second Person of the Trinity – became flesh and blood, like we are. There He lay, in a manger in a stable. And He needed tending to. Mother needed to feed Him and change his diapers and comfort ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:15-22

Denomination: Lutheran

Encouragement For The Persecuted

Contributed by Nathan Johnson on May 7, 2007

based on 19 ratings

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When we face persecution and rejection for our life in Christ, we can take courage in the fact that one day, we will find out that it was worth it all and much more.

Introduction: We can take courage in the fact that one day, all those who ridicule and persecute us for our faith, if they do not repent, will have to face God. We need to be telling others about Him so they can avoid this encounter. Pressure o Some can take more than others o We all respond ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 7:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Love Message Of Ruth

Contributed by Terry Barnhill on Nov 5, 2006

based on 9 ratings

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The story of Ruth is proof that love is not what you say. It’s what you do.

Frederick William 1 ruled Prussia in the early eighteenth century. He was said to be an eccentric man who stood on no ceremony. He would walk the streets of Berlin unattended, and when anyone displeased him he frequently beat them with his walking stick. It’s no wonder that Berliners often dove ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Who Do You Think You're Talking To? Series

Contributed by Warren Lamb on Jun 23, 2007

based on 4 ratings

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In our story today, the Forbidding Pharisees are back and do they ever have an attitude! They have a whole slew of legislated laws regarding the Sabbath that they expect everyone to keep with exacting detail, and they have made it their life’s work to ens

Jesus and the Forbidding Pharisees – Part 2 Who Do You Think You’re Talking To? Matthew 12:1-14 During the Victorian era, one how-to-do-it-right manual was Lady Gough’s Book of Etiquette. In this volume, putting books by male authors next to books by female authors was forbidden – unless the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Great Commission

Contributed by Don Jones on Feb 25, 2007

based on 155 ratings

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The message explores the mandate and mission process of the carring out the Great Commission.

The Great Commission Matthew 28:18-20 Introduction When he was the pastor of the Methodist church in Scarborough, William Sangster had an eccentric member who tried to be a zealous Christian. Unfortunately, the man was mentally deficient and usually did the wrong thing. While working as a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20, Matthew 28:19-20, Mark 16:15

Denomination: Baptist

Misdirected Zeal

Contributed by James May on Feb 20, 2005

based on 40 ratings

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Zeal for the work of the Kingdom of God is a wonderful thing as long as that zeal is put into action according to God’s will and God’s Word.

MISDIRECTED ZEAL by Pastor Jim May Romans 10:1-3, "Brethren, my heart’s desire and prayer to God for Israel is, that they might be saved. For I bear them record that they have a zeal of God, but not according to knowledge. For they being ignorant of God’s righteousness, and going about to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:1-3

Denomination: Independent/Bible

I'd Avoid Being Half Baked

Contributed by Davon Huss on Aug 30, 2004

based on 34 ratings

| 5,789 views

A sermon adapted from Clovis Chappell out of his book, "If I Were Young". Focuses on Jesus as a role model and how to avoid being unbalanced.

Hosea 7:8 I’D Avoid Being Half-Baked Adapted from “If I Were Young” by Clovis Chappell Introduction: Waiting for God was a British sitcom that ran from 1990 to 1994. You can see it on PBS from time to time. "Waiting for God" takes place in a British Retirement home. This program brings to light ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 7:8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Messiah's Mission Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Nov 6, 2008

based on 97 ratings

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Here it is predicted that the people of YAHWEH will be empowered by His Spirit to bring the good news of salvation to mankind. Because of the Messiah’s redeeming work light will fill His people, who in turn are to shine forth, as a spiritual light

ISAIAH 60:1-3 THE MESSIAH’S MISSION [Matthew. 5:14-17] Here it is predicted that the people of YAHWEH will be empowered by the Spirit of God to bring the good news of salvation to mankind. Because of the Messiah’s redeeming work (59:19a, 20-21), light ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 60:1-3, Isaiah 60:1

Denomination: Baptist

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