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Integrity Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Sep 4, 2015

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Authentic relationships are enhanced when I say what I mean and mean what I say

This morning I’d like to begin with a quote from one of my favorite theologians – Theodor Geisel, probably better known to most of us as Dr. Seuss. In his book Horton Hatches an Egg, Horton the elephant utters these words: I meant what I said, and I said what I meant An elephant's ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 9:1-30

Denomination: Baptist

Rock The Boat! Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on May 20, 2022

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To deal with sin in a way that helps people, first you cry, because you care. Then you judge, urging the believing sinner to repent. And if he or she refuses, you purge them from the church.

Dr. Stephen L. Anderson, a professor in Ontario, Canada, had what he called a moment of “startling clarity” a little over 10 years ago. He was teaching a section on ethics in his senior philosophy class, and he needed an “attention-getter”—something to shock his students and force them to take an ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 5:1-13, Matthew 7:1

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Stuck In A Pothole!

Contributed by Pastor Sam Georgis on Jan 15, 2023

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In order to get the visitation of the Holy Spirit you must be fitted together, not having 2 agenda’s, 2 paths or 2 ways. Satan knows this fact very well and tries everything to stop our unity.

Duet 2:1-3 Then we turned and took our journey into the wilderness by the way of the Red Sea, as the Lord directed me; and for many days we journeyed around Mount Seir. 2And the Lord spoke to me [Moses], saying, 3 You have roamed around this mountain country long enough; turn northward. Ephesian ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 2:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

When Fault Is Found-4

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 17, 2001

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Part 4 of a 5 part sermon exploring what is forfeited by religious people who deny Jesus. When fault is found with God’s grace we forfeit...

WHEN FAULT IS FOUND-IV—Luke 4:16-30 Finding Fault with God’s Grace forfeits.... Hank driving home/Furniture supply truck in front with back door open/Huge box falls out/Hank swerves to miss the box/Motions to driver/Return to box/Police has traffic rerouted/Open box/Full of upolstery tacks/Officer ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:16-30

Denomination: Baptist

"Pride: It'll Get You When You Least Expect It”

Contributed by David Yarbrough on Nov 5, 2001

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Pride has caused the fall of many people, nations and churches. Sometimes it sneaks up on you before you see it coming.

Eccl 10:1 As dead flies give perfume a bad smell, so a little folly outweighs wisdom and honor. Intro: A young woman asked for an appointment with her pastor to talk with him about a besetting sin about which she was worried. When she saw him, she said, "Pastor, I have become aware of a sin in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 26:16-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Big Empty Series

Contributed by Clark Bates on Aug 21, 2003

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Many an empty life could be filled if they just opened it up to the risen Lord.

THE BIG EMPTY MARK 16:1-8 Before movie companies were careful about Swahili translations--assuming no one in the U.S. would understand--a director needed an African messenger who was to gasp out a sentence to the big chief, collapsing as he delivered his message, since he had run for days with his ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Are We Ready This Christmas??

Contributed by James Menhenitt on Feb 25, 2003

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What if this Christmas was the last one before the coming of our Lord; are we ready??

Sermon 7 December 2002 – Are we ready this Christmas?? Today is the second Sunday in Advent. We are celebrating that time when Jesus was born, when he came into the world. If we look around the island we see the preparations for Christmas. There are decorations springing up all over the island. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-8, Isaiah 40:11-12

Denomination: Methodist

What's The Difference?

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Mar 19, 2004

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So what’s the difference between the church and the world? And what’s the source of that difference. Would it surprise those of us in the church to realize that we’re the reason things are so different?

What’s the difference? By itself the question doesn’t make sense. What’s the difference between what? Some differences are pretty easy to see, night and day; automobiles and elephants. But others are a bit subtler such as between democracy and a representative republic. Still others are live ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-3

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God Measures The Heart

Contributed by Stephen Woody on Jun 10, 2005

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This is a Father’s Day Sermon that points out how difficult it is to be a good father, but that thankfully, it’s not something we do without help from above

"GOD MEASURES THE HEART" Introduction: I DON’T LIKE FATHER’S DAY! Let Me Be Honest And Get That Out of The Way Right Now Father’s day, for a preacher is a royal pain in the neck. If the preacher is a male, that is. And especially if the preacher is a Father. And ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-13

Denomination: Methodist

The Anxiety Battle Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 11, 2006

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Adding guilt to anxiety makes nothing better; instead, we need to have a positive spiritual approach toward dealing with surplus anxiety.

The Anxiety Battle (I Peter 5:7) 1. Webster defines anxiety as a painful or apprehensive uneasiness of mind usually over an anticipated or impending situation or a strong fearful concern 2. Supposedly the average person’s anxiety is about… 40% on things that will never happen 30% on things that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Behold, Your King Is Coming To You

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on May 16, 2006

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Believers are anticipating with expectancy the next parade fit for a king.

"Behold, Your King Is Coming To You" Zechariah 9:9-10 Palm Sunday * April 9, 2006 (Key ideas from David Dykes) Chester FBC, Chester, IL Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A More than a 100 years ago, two sportsmen were sailing along the coasts of Scotland. 1 They anchored ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 9:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

Marriage Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on May 24, 2006

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This is a basic sermon about the importance of marriage.

“MARRIAGE” Gen. 2:15-25 INTRO – The word “marriage” conjures up all sorts of ideas and notions in people’s minds today. For some, it’s a source of humor, something to joke about. A couple of stories I read this week: A husband is advised by a psychiatrist to assert himself. "You don’t have to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:15-25

Denomination: Baptist

Game Shows: Some Questions Aren't So Trivial

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Jul 16, 2004

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Jesus asks 3 questions that we all must answer. 1. What do you want? 2. What will you give in exchange for your soul? 3. Are you able to drink the cup I drink?

Sermon written by Pastor Larry C. Brincefield; preached on 7/11/04 Title: Game Shows: Some Questions aren’t so trivial Text: Mark 10:35-39a; Mark 8:37 Introduction 1. I used to love to watch game shows (back when I watched more tv). • Jeopardy • Wheel of Fortune • Hollywood Squares • Who ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:35-39

Denomination: Nazarene

The Rise And Fall Of King Uzziah

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Aug 18, 2004

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This message shows the sad decline of a king who began by following God, but ended up forsaking God.

THE RISE AND FALL OF KING UZZIAH Text: II Chron.26: 4, 5, 16a Intro: The biblical account of King Uzziah is a classic example of what happens to a man who gets too big for his spiritual britches. Uzziah’s ascension to the throne had no doubt filled the hearts of the people of Judah with ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 26:4-16

Denomination: Baptist

Prayer: Caring For Others Series

Contributed by Dana Chau on May 25, 2004

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Learn why to pray for others, who to pray for when praying for others and what to pray for when praying for others.

(If you feel this sermon is helpful, you are welcome to visit https://danachau.thinkific.com/ for a free online course.) We return to our message series on prayer. We looked at prayer as communion with God and caring for self. We saw that prayer is not so much getting God to love us or getting ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-26

Denomination: *other

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