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First Sunday Of Lent - Lent 1 A

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Feb 3, 2020

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Tactics of legal reasoning used by the devil

Here are some of the tactics of legal reasoning used by the devil on Eve-- The first question recorded in the Bible was asked by the serpent in the Garden of Eden. The snake misquotes the divine prohibition by applying it to all the fruit trees, over-stating God’s norm to enlarge its scope: “Did ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Catholic

A Heart Of Humility: Putting Others First Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 18, 2024

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Paul’s letter to the Philippians speaks directly to our hearts and minds about living as followers of Christ in a way that reflects His love and humility.

A Heart of Humility: Putting Others First Philippians 2:3-4 (NLT): “Don’t be selfish; don’t try to impress others. Be humble, thinking of others as better than yourselves. Don’t look out only for your own interests, but take an interest in others, too.” Introduction: The Call to Humility Today, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:3-4, Galatians 5:20, Romans 12:10, Philippians 2:8, Ephesians 4:2, Galatians 6:2 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

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Among Us: The First Christmas Gift PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 13, 2023

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Explores the profound mystery of God's grace, its transformative power, and the challenge of living it out in our daily lives.

Good morning, beloved family of God. It's a beautiful day to gather together, to lift our hearts in praise, to seek His wisdom, and to immerse ourselves in the radiant light of His Word. We are here, not by chance, but by divine appointment. God has a message for each one of us today. A message ...read more

Scripture: John 1:14-18

Topics: Incarnation, Christmas Gift

The Source Of Every Good Thing Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Aug 31, 2009

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God is the great giver & He is the giver of every good thing. He meets our legitimate needs & desires with good & perfect gifts. As a matter of fact, every good gift we have ever received came from Him.

JAMES 1:16-18 THE SOURCE OF EVERY GOOD THING People have needs and desires but instead of being mislead into thinking they can be met by the lure and trap of temptations we need to realize that there is another source that we can receive from, if we would but seek Him. God is the great giver and ...read more

Scripture: James 1:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

Some Unusual Things To Be Thankful For

Contributed by Larry Jones on Feb 27, 2001

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We should be thankful for God’s eternal gifts.

Some Unusual Things To Be Thankful For Psalm 100 Today we are going to eat lunch together- reminds me of a note I once got from Jenny Visiting a church to preach- was going to eat afterward Opened it before I got up, All it said was KISS -Pastor said that’s sweet I quickly corrected him and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Things We Need To Consider

Contributed by Gino Cascieri on Jan 31, 2003

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"Things We Need To Consider" look at some things in the Word of God that the children of God need to consider.

“Things We Need To Consider” Text: Luke 12:22-31 Intro: This morning we want to look at some things as God’s children that “We Need To Consider.” Consider = To fix the mind on with a view of careful examination; to think on with care to ponder, to study; to meditate. I. Consider The Provisions ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:22-31

Denomination: Baptist

Using Things, But Loving People Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Oct 8, 2014

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Wealth, Hoarding, Tithing, Others

LIFE APP – Using Things, But Loving People James 5:1-6 (p. 849) October 12, 2014 Introduction: [They called him “Trey” even though his real name is William. He was a bit of an underachiever. He was the class clown in school...somewhat of a rebellious ...read more

Scripture: James 5:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Things Might Get Messy Series

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Apr 30, 2002

based on 29 ratings

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April 7, 2002 -- Sermon 1 in a series on the Gospel of John. We like our life nice and clean -- but life sometimes gets messy and difficult.

April 7, 2002 The Rev. Dr. W. Maynard Pittendreigh Senior Pastor Isaiah 49:1-11 Listen to me, you islands; hear this, you distant nations: Before I was born the LORD called me; from my birth he has made mention of my name. He made my mouth like a sharpened sword, in the shadow of his hand he hid ...read more

Scripture: John 1:29-42

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Things Sometimes Get Messy!

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Oct 14, 2003

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Life is hard, unfair, and sometimes just plain messy! It requires sacrifice! This is true even of God, who sent His Son as a Sacrifice -- a lamb -- who would pay the price for the injustice, sinful messiness of humanity.

Isa 53:1-12 1 Who has believed our message and to whom has the arm of the LORD been revealed? 2 He grew up before him like a tender shoot, and like a root out of dry ground. He had no beauty or majesty to attract us to him, nothing in his appearance that we should desire him. 3 He was despised and ...read more

Scripture: John 1:29-42

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Some Things Will Never Change

Contributed by David Parks on Feb 25, 2005

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We are experiencing change at a dissying rate, bBut some things will never change.

SOME THINGS WILL NEVER CHANGE TEXT: Romans 6:23 1. Never in the history of the world has change been thrust upon humankind at such a dizzying pace. 2. Recently a resident passed away at the Church of Christ Care center at the age of 102, she was born into a world of horse drawn carriages, out ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Things Planned Long Ago

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on May 31, 2020

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The ultimate triumph of the gospel.

THINGS PLANNED LONG AGO. Isaiah 25:1-9. This passage begins in song (Isaiah 25:1), and ends in song (Isaiah 25:9), with a feast in between (Isaiah 25:6-8). The first song is a solo, “You are my God” (Isaiah 25:1) and begins with praise to the LORD for “the wonderful things” that He has ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 25:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Respecting God's Order Of Things Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jul 9, 2008

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As Paul addresses the problems at Corinth, he now begins to address the problems in their worship.

Introduction: A. You know, funny things happen in church from time to time. 1. Whether it be the collection that gets dropped and the coins that roll around. 2. Or the fussy child that has to be taken out of the auditorium and shouts on the way out, “I don’t want to go out…somebody help me!” 3. I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:2-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

We're In This Thing Together! Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Oct 29, 2003

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ME OR WE? – (Part 1)

Take a moment and poke yourself in the bellybutton (I’d tell you to poke your neighbor, but that might get us into trouble!) Our navel is a constant reminder that we all started life connected to another human being (Dr. Richard Dobbins, founder Emerge Ministries). We spend all of our lives ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Things You Will Not Have In Heaven

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Oct 26, 2012

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There are things that will not be in Heaven.

THINGS YOU WILL NOT HAVE IS HEAVEN 21:1 And I saw a new heaven and a new earth: for the first heaven and the first earth were passed away; and there was no more sea. 21:2 And I John saw the holy city, new Jerusalem, coming down from God out of heaven, prepared as a bride adorned for ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

"In All Things, Love”

Contributed by Keith Foskey on Jun 8, 2006

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INTRODUCTION: There is a famous quote used by many churches that goes like this: “In essentials, unity. In non-essentials, liberty. In all things, love.”

A few months ago I was going through some of the church archives and I ran across this quote printed on a very old bulletin. The more I thought about the quote, the more I began to wonder where it came from and why we used it. I will ask you all to now humor me as I give you a very brief history ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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