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  • John Lowe avatar

    The Colossians As A Case In Point Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 26, 2018
     | 3,598 views

    It was while you and I were in rebellion against Him, while we were doing wicked works, that He reconciled us to Himself.

    7/4/18 Tom Lowe Title: IIB6?The Colossians as a Case in Point ?Colossians 1:21-23 • “Special Notes” and “Scripture” follow associated verses. • NIV Bible is used throughout unless noted otherwise. Colossians 1:21-23 (NIV) (Text) 1:21-23: (21) Once you were alienated from God and were enemies ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Space To Repent”

    Contributed by John Gaston on Oct 21, 2018
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    We are only given a brief interval to repent, so we need to know what repentance is, who needs to repent, and when our chance to repent will expire.

    “SPACE TO REPENT” Mt. 3:1-10; Rev. 2:21 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. I heard about a man who smoked cigarettes. He began reading articles on cigarettes and became alarmed by the strong relationship between smoking and lung cancer. 2. He finally confided in a friend; “I’ve been reading so many ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Rejected God

    Contributed by Hans Krause on Oct 22, 2018
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    We can call ourselves Christians, go to church, give our tithes, etc. and yet have rejected God effectively. The picture Jeremiah gives of life in Judah comes close to life in the Christian West, with several gods competing for our loyalty.

    [Sermon preached on 4 March 2018, 3rd Sunday in Lent / 3rd year, ELCF Lectionary] It is so endearing at times to see little children in a big supermarket or shopping mall. They come in with mom or dad, but as soon as they see something interesting—toys, candies, pets, or anything else that ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    I Could Not Have Done It Without You!

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Oct 28, 2018
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    This is a lay pastor's appreciation message. It's about helping without always getting recognition for it. It looks at Hur in the Bible. Sometimes God wants us in the backgroung out of the spotlight.

    I Could Not Have Done It Without You. 1 Chronicles 11:10-14 Romans 16:2-13 How do you feel when someone does something and they look at you and say, “I Couldn’t Have Done It Without You.” Today as we honor our lay pastors and look back at how God has used us in the past, we say, we could not have ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Lesson 16: Expound A Pericope Series

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Mar 22, 2018
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    The value of a pericope in preaching

    Lesson Goal In this lesson I want to encourage the use of pericopes in preaching. Lesson Intro Have you ever sat through a Bible flipping sermon, where the preacher turns to several Scriptures, ripping them out of their context. The only relationship between the Scriptures is that they all ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Good News Is, The Bad News Is Wrong!

    Contributed by John Gaston on Nov 7, 2016
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    The devil is a master at making things look worse than they actually are. The world has its problems, and if we focus on the negative, we will lose our peace and our victory. Look to a different source of news: God's awesome future for you!

    THE GOOD NEWS IS THE BAD NEWS IS WRONG Num. 13:26-33 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: The expert insurance agent 1. Gary has had a tremendous year selling life insurance policies and is asked by one of his colleagues for the secret to his success. 2. Gary replies, "After I outline the benefits of life ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Choosing Leaders Wisely Series

    Contributed by Lynn Malone on Nov 15, 2016
     | 18,780 views

    Faithful disciples are called to participate in the civic process through elections. How do faithful disciples know who to vote for when election time comes? This sermon offers practical advice in choosing leaders wisely.

    Election day, Tuesday, November 8th, is only fifty-seven days away. We’ll elect a new President of the United States, as well as U. S. Congressmen, Senators and a host of other offices in our states and communities. One of the blessings of living in the U.S. is we get to choose who leads us ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Courageous Obedience

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Dec 4, 2016
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     | 8,442 views

    Joseph's story is one of courageous obedience to God.

    Courageous Obedience Matthew 1:18-25 December 4, 2016 Show video of new I-Phone diver commercial. Link is "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=La4HRfL5tV4" WOW! I love this commercial. I think it’s cool! It’s all about the new I-phone speakers, just out for your Christmas purchasing ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bill Walker avatar

    Master Of The Wedding Banquet Series

    Contributed by Bill Walker on Dec 4, 2016
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    Jewish wedding customs. First miracle of Jesus. Encounter with his mother, the master of ceremonies. family and friends of the wedding party. God's perfection and our sinfulness. Transformation.

    MASTER OF THE WEDDING BANQUET John 2:1-11 A traditional Jewish wedding is full of meaningful rituals, symbolizing the beauty of the relationship of husband and wife, as well as their obligations to each other and to the Jewish people. The dawning wedding day heralds the happiest and holiest day ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    National Refelctions

    Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Jun 9, 2017
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    There is a lack of understanding of the Biblical truths on which the Founding Fathers of this nation laid this country's foundation. This ignorance erodes the Christian values the Founding Fathers had set for a course for the United States of America.

    National Reflections Grasping the Faith of Our Founding Fathers It has been well said, "If we do not know the foundation on which the Founding Fathers laid for this nation, then we as a nation have no understanding on what we are to be today, thus we are a nation that has no clear vision for ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Michael Deutsch avatar

    It's Christmas!

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Dec 2, 2017
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     | 13,945 views

    A look through the lectionary from the book of Luke as we celebrate the birth of Jesus.

    It’s Christmas Luke 21:25-36 December 3, 2017 I’m having a difficult time realizing we’re in December. I’m not sure why, I think it happens to me every year. In January, you think about the fact that it’s another year, it’s going to last forever, and after 5 minutes, it seems the year is coming ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John White avatar

    Love Is The Principle Thing

    Contributed by John White on Dec 5, 2017
     | 7,653 views

    Defining and applying the love of God in the Christian.s life.

    Love Is The Principle Thing Mark 12:29-34 "And Jesus answered him, The first of all the commandments [is], Hear, O Israel; The Lord our God is one Lord: And thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind, and with all thy strength: this [is] the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tim Baker avatar

    Christmas Story Was In Unimpressive Surroundings - Yet A Spectacular Event

    Contributed by Tim Baker on Dec 19, 2017
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    The birth of Christ was in an unimpressive city, with an unimpressive birthing room, with an unimpressive crib, with unimpressive visitors, for the most impressive event in human history. Why did Jesus start with such humble beginnings?

    This message can be heard at https://www.buzzsprout.com/132453/611501-unimpressive-surroundings-spectacular-event Disclaimer. I do frequent Sermon Central and borrow from others works, but often don't remember who. Some parts in here are from the great works of others. This message has been ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Led By The Star Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 24, 2017
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     | 16,220 views

    What was the star that led the Wisemen to Jesus and what difference does that make to us today?

    OPEN: Years ago I wrote a song about the Wise Men. The first verse went this way “Out in the fields, watching the sky. Looking to heaven, searching on high. Troubled by things I’d seen on this earth, I knew that my answer lay with a child’s birth. For the prophecy said that a star in the sky, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    Salty, Shinny And Reflective Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jan 4, 2018
     | 11,406 views

    An externally focused church makes a difference in the community through good works and living out the Gospel in their daily lives.

    SALTY, SHINNY, AND REFLECTIVE Text: Matthew 5:13-16 Introduction 1. Illustration: What is an Externally Focused Church? It is a church that is "increasingly convinced that effectiveness is not measured by what happens inside the church but rather by the impact the people of the church have on ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist