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  • Brent Manor avatar

    Investing For The Future

    Contributed by Brent Manor on Jul 27, 2006
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    If we invest our talents now, we have so much to look forward to.

    Matthew 25:14-30 I. Context This story is told in the middle of pages of Jesus talking about His second coming. From Ch. 24 v.1, to the end of Ch. 25, it’s all about the “End of the Age”, and His return to rule this planet, and look at our “accounts”. II. What’s a Talent? NIV notes it’s worth more ...read more

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    Denomination: Vineyard

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    Aye, Its Been A Good Day!

    Contributed by Bramwell Hayes on Feb 3, 2005
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    Narrative sermon based on Jesus calming the storm, focussing on the question "Who is this? Even the winds and the waves obey him!"

    It had been a good day. Jesus had been preaching and teaching a large crowd of people, and they were spell-bound, desperate for more. There had been huge excitement, everyone was desperate to hear what this unusual teacher had to say. He wasn’t like the normal religious teachers. For a start he was ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    The Two Paths Series

    Contributed by Terry Cavanaugh on Feb 16, 2005
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    Jesus said we must choose either the narrow or the broad path.

    Taking the Right Path The Broad Way The marks of this way The way of the crowd. Last summer, Katie Brule’s friend called her and asked her to go to a party. Katie, 16, declined, but her friend wouldn’t take no for an answer and Katie caved in. At the party, she felt pressure from those around ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Scott Bradford avatar

    Changing Our Behavior In The New Year

    Contributed by Scott Bradford on Dec 30, 2002
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    This message confronts Herod’s behavior, and how we as Christians need to change our behvior to be more reflective of a Christian lifestyle.

    This time of year, many people get around to making some "New Years Resolutions". No doubt, some well intended resolutions that may last for a while, but not all resolutions get kept, and most have gone by the way saide within just a few short weeks. But I want us as we approach a New year to think ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Anthony Hodge avatar

    Identify The Source Of Your Wholeness

    Contributed by Anthony Hodge on Jan 29, 2003
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    This is the fifth sermon in a 5 sermon series on spiritual wholeness

    Identify the Source of your Wholeness (John 5:15) There is an adage, “Give credit where credit is due.” For most of us, we understand that to mean that if we or others have been a benefactor of something or from what someone has done for or on our behalf, we should at least have the common ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Crystal Ball

    Contributed by Donald Jewell on May 28, 2004
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    How the hope of heaven changes us.

    The Crystal Ball This morning I want you to imagine with me. I am in the yard hoeing the garden, after a while my hoe hits a metal object. I get down and start digging around the object with my hands until I uncover a small metal box. I lift it out of the ground and examine it. After a careful ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Jesus On Divorce Series

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Oct 15, 2003
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    Is divorce the "Second Unforgivable Sin" that many make it out to be? What did Jesus have to say about Divorce?

    Mk 10:1-10 Divorce Morston 05-10-03 The subject of this morning’s Gospel reading – Marriage and Divorce - has been a hot topic in recent years. There has been much debate on whether we should we allow divorcees to marry for a second time in Church? In September 1999, the House of Bishops issued ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Carl Allen avatar

    Smyrna: The Persecuted Church Series

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Oct 23, 2008
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    The letter to the church of Smyrna gives us hope when persecution and suffering come our way.

    Smyrna: Persecuted Church Revelation 2:8-11 Intro As we continue our look at the seven churches in the book of Revelation tonight, I want us to take a look at the church of Smyrna. The church at Smyrna was a church under pressure, a suffering church, a church under tremendous persecution. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    At The Feet Of Jesus

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Mar 21, 2013
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    Like Judas, let us forsake a casual relationship with Jesus and be more like Mary who developed a close, personal, and intimate relationship with Jesus Christ, the Savior.

    I ran across a book from 1904, entitled, “Maxwell’s Elementary grammar” that contained the following poem: "Oho!" said the pot to the kettle; "You are dirty and ugly and black! Sure no one would think you were metal, except when you're given a crack." "Not so! Not so!" kettle ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    What Changed Zaccheus?

    Contributed by Sajeev Painunkal, Sj on Oct 30, 2010
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    Jesus doesn't preach to Zaccheus. No moralising, no ridiculing. Just unconditional acceptance. That's all it took change him radically.

    A popular story recounts a meeting that may have taken place at the Edgewater Beach Hotel in Chicago in 1923. There is debate whether the meeting in fact occurred, but what is not in question is the actual rise and fall of the men featured in the story, who were nine of the richest men in the world ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Warner Pidgeon avatar

    The Resurrection Was No Hoax. Jesus Rising From The Dead Is No April Fool

    Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Apr 1, 2011
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    A short talk given at a local school where I was invited to take an Easter assembly on the last day of term. The date was Friday 1st April 2011. I used the opportunity to talk about April Fools day hoaxes, and to say I believe the resurrection is true!

    On Sunday 17th April many Churches will celebrate an event known as Palm Sunday, remembering when Jesus entered Jerusalem riding on a Donkey. Now I know a donkey doesn’t sound impressive, but back then people expected a saviour to come riding on a donkey so they knew what it meant. The Bible puts ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Carrying On The Ministry Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Apr 24, 2010
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    Peter brings a woman back to life in a manner that is reminiscent of Jesus' healing ministry. The followers of Jesus are called to continue Jesus' ministry--to heal and proclaim the good news of salvation.

    Acts 9:36-43 “Carrying On the Ministry” INTRODUCTION It is interesting to observe children (and some adults) at Christmas time when presents are opened. Even in this depressed economy, our gift giving in abundant. Children have the pleasure of opening several gifts—great ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Easter Sermon

    Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Sep 27, 2011
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    He's Alive, come and see!

    Four friends were talking about death. One of them asked the other three, "When you are in your casket and people are mourning you, what would you like to hear them say about you?" The first man said, "I’d like to hear them say that I was a fine physician in my time and a great family man." ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brian Gordon avatar

    Three Invitations

    Contributed by Brian Gordon on Nov 7, 2011
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    Jesus' encounter with his disciples on their journey to Emmaus is a beautiful example of the invitation into a deeper relationship with Christ. I brought this message before a Communion Service.

    I. Introduction A. Have you ever been driving down the road with your radio on, and a song comes on that you just have to groove to? a. Either it reminds you of days gone by, reminds you of a special moment in your life, or you identify with the message. b. So your head starts bobbing and your ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Donald Rapp avatar

    Fellowship, Training And Proclaiming Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Donald Rapp on Jul 24, 2010
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    3 keys for a successful ministry as applied by The Lord.

    Fellowship, Training and Proclaiming The Book of Mark Mark 3:7-19 I. Any successful ministry will grow in time. A. That is what we see with Jesus’ Galilean ministry. 1. Huge crowds followed Him where ever He went. a) They came from all over Palestine as they heard about His works. (1) As far south ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist