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Love And Hate Series

Contributed by David Owens on Nov 6, 2023

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In Mark 14, Mark places the themes of love and hate alongside each other to create a sharp contrast. The hatred of the Jewish leaders, is followed by Mary’s loving act, which is followed by Judas’ betrayal. These stories challenge us to examine our feelings and actions toward Jesus.

Introduction A. I heard the true story of a woman who took a number of children to see a movie. 1. Before going into the seating area, they stopped at the concession stand and the woman offered to buy popcorn for the children to share. 2. One of the children objected declaring, “I hate ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Water To Wine Series

Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Jul 13, 2022

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This sermon focuses on Jesus' miracle of turning water to wine at the wedding at Cana, and two applications gleaned from it for believers today.

If you have your Bibles and you want to follow along, we are going to be looking at the second chapter of John starting at verse one. While you are looking that up, I will ask a quick question. How many of you tend to watch some of those shows like Dateline or 60 Minutes? Mostly the older ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Christian Church

You Rich People

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

based on 177 ratings

| 6,625 views

Introductory Comments 1.

Introductory Comments 1. Story of Bill Gates. Today, at age 41, he is the richest private individual in the entire world, with a net worth of about 30 billion dollars. 2. That is the kind of a story we are interested in quite often isn't it? We like to read books and watch movies about people ...read more

Scripture: James 5:1-6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

You've Been Blessed To Invest Series

Contributed by Rick Adams on Nov 24, 2001

based on 66 ratings

| 9,334 views

Realizing that what we have has been given to us by God to invest back into His Kingdom.

NOTE: My manuscripts are basically my thoughts on paper. Typically, I use them as a guide, not verbatim. Very rarely do I preach my message exactly the way I wrote it. If you would like to hear the message preached, please visit Abundant Life Fellowship’s multimedia page at ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Things Are Not Always As They Appear.”

Contributed by Paul Weidner on Jan 17, 2004

based on 30 ratings

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Our lives are turned upside down at times and things are not as they appear to be.

This morning’s reading from the gospel of John details a very familiar story, the wedding at Cana. But as I have done in the past with many of our scripture readings, I ask you to travel back to this wedding feast to see exactly why it so important to us. But before we can put ourselves among the ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

Living Beyond Yourself

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Sep 17, 2004

based on 24 ratings

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The widow of 2 Kings 4 found herself with empty vessels but great opportunity, she just did not know it in the beginning.

2 Kings 4:1-7 Now there cried a certain woman of the wives of the sons of the prophets unto Elisha, saying, Thy servant my husband is dead; and thou knowest that thy servant did fear the LORD: and the creditor is come to take unto him my two sons to be bondmen. 2 And Elisha said unto her, What ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Let Us Give Thanks

Contributed by Jim Parisi on Nov 23, 2002

based on 13 ratings

| 4,394 views

With Thanksgiving coming up this week and the Holidays approaching. It would be a good time for us to reflect on how blessed we are as a people.

Let Us Give Thanks HHM Pastor Jim Parisi 11-23-02 With Thanksgiving coming up this week and the Holidays approaching. It would be a time for us reflect on How blessed we are as a people. Especially in S. Calif. and here at Harvest House Blessed first, because we are saved and are ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:15, Psalm 103:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Blessed Giver

Contributed by Juan Lane on Jan 7, 2003

based on 29 ratings

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This passage helps us to understand how impotant the simple blessings of God are.

The Blessed Giver Scripture Reference: Mark 12:41-44 (KJV) Mark 12:41 And Jesus sat over against the treasury, and beheld how the people cast money into the treasury: and many that were rich cast in much. 42 And there came a certain poor widow, and she threw in two mites, which make a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:41-44

Denomination: Pentecostal

God's Word For The Overworked

Contributed by Arthur Jenkins on Jan 14, 2003

based on 4 ratings

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The conversions of Peter and Cornelius in Acts, Chapter 10 gives insight into God’s conversion for the Overworked

God’s Word For The Overworked January 12, 2003 "You know the message God sent to the people of Israel, telling the Good News of Peace through Jesus Christ." Acts 10:37 Are you tired, overworked, run down? Is the pace of your life getting you down? No, this is not a Geritol commercial. But, if ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:15-48

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

The Three Stones

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jan 23, 2003

based on 86 ratings

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We see in Scripture that Jesus is the Rock of Ages: He is a stumbling stone, a foundation stone, and a smiting stone…

“The Three Stones” Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts Introduction Jesus is the solid Rock on which we stand! God is often called a rock in the Old Testament, eg. Isaiah says “There is no rock like our God” (2:2). It’s also a Messianic title. We see in ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 28:16, 1 Peter 2:4-5

Denomination: Congregational

The "S" Word

Contributed by Peter Thelander on Oct 31, 2001

based on 27 ratings

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A look at examples of stewardship in the Gospel of John.

Introduction · So what is the “S” word? · Hint – it’s a topic that is frequently avoided in polite Christian circles. One that we don’t like to discuss. One that we should talk about more that we do. · Sin? Good guess. It comes close, but not quite. · Sex? We could hear more good teaching on this ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-13, John 12:1-8

Denomination: United Methodist

Fields Of The Fatherless

Contributed by Tom Davis on Oct 1, 2007

based on 11 ratings

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Ministry to the poor, the orphan, and the widow is about joining the work of God in his favorite field. Meaning and satisfaction in life don’t come from striving, it comes from loving. The gospel message is a message of love. Loving God means loving peop

Something is Missing God is passionate about orphans The scriptures speak of a God who cares for the alien, orphan, and widow. When you look, these passages (like Psalm 68:5 and James 1:27) come jumping off the page. God speaks about orphans and widows as a unique and special group of people. ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 2:2-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Glory Of The Cross

Contributed by Joseph Barraclough on Jul 29, 2008

based on 7 ratings

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This sermon is to help us understand why Paul gloried in the Cross of Christ, and see how this motivated him in ministry.

Text: Galatians 6:14 “But God forbid that I should glory, save in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom the world is crucified unto me, and I unto the world.” Intro: On this day we have gathered together for this special service to commemorate the Resurrection Morning nearly 2,000 years ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:12-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Are You Ready For Some . . . ?

Contributed by Curt Cizek on Oct 24, 2008

based on 8 ratings

| 6,582 views

Amos warned the people not to wait with glee for the Day of the Lord. It would not be a good day for them. We must watch ourselves lest we get whacked by Jesus too.

Are you ready? -The old Monday Night Football song featured Hank Williams Jr. singing, “Are you ready for some football”? -The obvious answer for most viewers was a resounding, “Yes!” -It used to be that those Monday Night games were absolutely worth waiting for -They were premier matchups of ...read more

Scripture: Amos 5:18-24

Denomination: Lutheran

David's Repentance Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Nov 12, 2008

based on 4 ratings

| 9,001 views

How to repent

David’s Repentance 2 Samuel 11-12 Psalm 51 Tell the Story David in Jerusalem Bathsheba on roof Uriah David marries B Nathan’s story – Poor man with pet sheep… “You are the Man” “I have sinned against the Lord” I think that we all get to that point in our faith at one time or another – ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-19

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