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  • Jon MacKinney avatar

    Waiting For The Messiah

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on May 27, 2010
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    Waiting is one of the hardest things we are called to do. And sometimes our expectations get skewed in the meantime.

    Passage: Matthew 11:1-6 Intro: There are few things in the human experience as intense as waiting for something. 1. It seems like we spend our whole lives waiting to grow up, for our birthdays, our graduation, our marriage, our kids and our grandkids. 2. and of course, we wait in incredible ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Mothers Day

    Contributed by Steve Kinnard on Apr 25, 2017
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    Mothers Day

    Mother’s Day (Proverbs 31:10-31) Intro: When God Created Mothers... When the Good Lord was creating mothers, He was into His sixth day of "overtime" when the angel appeared and said. "You're taking a lot of time on this one." And God said, "Have you read the specs on this order?" She ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Richard White avatar

    Sheep Or Goats

    Contributed by Richard White on Jul 11, 2015
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    Many congregations are full of people, do they look like sheep or goats. Their eternal destiny relies on this appearance.

    My Sheep Matt 25:40ff Lynn Anderson, in "They Smell Like Sheep relates this story: “Several years ago in Palestine, Carolyn and I rode a tour bus through Israel’s countryside nearly mesmerized as the tour guide explained the scenery, the history, and the lifestyle. In his description, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Look Of Love Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Aug 4, 2014
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    One of the basic instructions of Jesus is to love one another. Love is the demonstration that we are in Jesus and Jesus is in us.

    1 John 4:7-21 “The Look of Love” INTRODUCTION I read today’s lesson and I was overwhelmed by the number of times that the word “love” appeared. The Beatles song, “All You Need is Love,” popped into my mind and I wondered if this passage of scripture ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Ralph Andrus avatar

    The Extravagant Giver

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Aug 19, 2014
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    1. You can’t out-give God 2. God will be no one’s debtor 3. He invites us to trust his Word 4. He challenges us to put him to the test

    Extravagant - Expressing celebration - Lavish, Unrestrained - Spending much more than necessary Example Psalm 103:1–5 (AV) — 1 Bless the LORD, O my soul: and all that is within me, bless his holy name. 2 Bless the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits: 3 Who forgiveth ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Christopher Holdsworth avatar

    The Way, The Truth, And The Life

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 7, 2013
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    Following Jesus in keeping the new commandment of love.

    THE WAY, THE TRUTH, AND THE LIFE. John 13:31-14:11. The sixth significant “I am” saying of Jesus in John’s Gospel is “I am the way, the truth, and the life: no one comes to the Father but by me” (John 14:6). Before we come to look more closely at the content of this remarkable verse, let us ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Healthy Congregations Are Diverse Congregations Series

    Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Jan 30, 2018
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    a church must have diversity to be a healthy church

    The Episcopal Church prides itself in the acceptance of all people – those of diverse cultures, ethnicity, race, gender identity, sexual identity, and abilities. This allows congregations that share the wonderful uniqueness of each person, celebrate their varied differences, and promote stronger ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

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    David’s Four Lambs

    Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Jan 10, 2012
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    God’s words through Nathan cut like a knife to the core of David’s heart. His penitent prayer is recorded in Psalm 51. As a result of his confession and his plea for mercy, God revoked part of David’s judgment (See vv. 5 & 13). David would not die as a re

    Intro: Read vv. 6-7 (cf. Exo. 22:1). God’s words through Nathan cut like a knife to the core of David’s heart. His penitent prayer is recorded in Psalm 51. As a result of his confession and his plea for mercy, God revoked part of David’s judgment (See vv. 5 & 13). David would not die as a result of ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Charlie Roberts avatar

    Things Aren't Always, As They Seem

    Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Aug 23, 2012
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    Realize that if God put something down in your heart, a desire that He gave you, At that very moment, He started working behind the scenes to make it happen and has never quit working on it either.

    Things aren’t as though they seem “We know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose” (Romans 8:28, NIV) No matter what you may be facing, no matter what trial you may be going through,  God has a plan to turn ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Gerald Roberts avatar

    I Did It For You

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Aug 31, 2012
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    Jesus did it for you, he walked Calvary’s road to bring a cure.

    Comments from those who are diagnosed with MS: Skating in thin Ice "When I coach my son’s hockey team, it’s hard for me to put one skate in front of the others. But, I persevere because MS won’t stop me from being a dad and taking care of my family." - Eric, diagnosed in 2004 - Distrustful ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Opportunities

    Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Aug 11, 2013
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    For the Christian we have opportunities all around us to serve Christ, we just have to sensitive to those opportunities.

    Opportunity To Restore Verse 1-Brethren, if a man is overtaken in any trespass, you who are spiritual restore such a one in a spirit of gentleness, considering yourself lest you also be tempted. (NKJV) Verse 1-Dear brothers and sisters, if another Christian is overcome by some sin, you who are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lifted

    Contributed by Clarence Clough on Aug 25, 2013
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    Christ is now the Lifter up of His people because he was lifted on the cross. He was lifted from the grave. He was lifted to the Throne in Heaven.

    Title: LIFTED Text: Job 22:29 (KJV), "When [men] are cast down, then thou shalt say, [There is] lifting up; and he shall save the humble person." Truth: "When men act humbly, thou ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • I. Grant Spong avatar

    Let Rivers Flow

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 27, 2020
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    Apart from quarantine, should Christians live aloof, isolated lives? How then would we love others? How would we be the light of the world? Jesus taught us that out of our hearts will flow rivers of living waters. Let’s examine John 7:37-39.

    Apart from quarantine, should Christians live aloof, isolated lives? How then would we love others? How would we be the light of the world? Jesus taught us that out of our hearts will flow rivers of living waters. Let’s examine John 7:37-39. On the last day, that great day of the feast, Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Bethel To El-Bethel

    Contributed by Norman Bernad on Sep 23, 2020
     | 3,601 views

    We know that Jacob worked for Laban for 20 years in total (Genesis 31:38). Genesis 29:18 indicates that Jacob spent 7 years working for Laban to receive Rachel as his wife.

    Bethel to El-bethel 1. Genesis 28: 10-19 2. Genesis 33. 18-20 3. Ps: 23 Illustration: A young boy went to the local store with his mother. The shop owner, a kindly man, passed him a large jar of suckers and invited him to help himself to a handful. Uncharacteristically, the boy held back. So ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Mary Erickson avatar

    Forgiveness And A Fresh Start Series

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on Mar 29, 2021
     | 2,824 views

    Forgiveness allows us to leave the suffering and guilt of past offences and step into the bright hope of tomorrow.

    March 24, 2021 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson John 8:1-11 Forgiveness and a Fresh Start Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Offenses chain us to the past. This is true for both the victim and the wrongdoer. The victim is ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran