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Why We Need Christmas

Contributed by Matthew Rogers on Dec 6, 2001

based on 59 ratings

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The Grinch wanted to steal Christmas. The Grinch of the Bible wants to steal even more!

INTRODUCTION "The Grinch hated Christmas! The whole Christmas season! Now, please don’t ask why. No one quite knows the reason." One of the more popular movies right now is “The Grinch,” based on the Dr. Suess story, “How the Grinch stole Christmas.” The Grinch, whose heart is two sizes two ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Neighbours From Heaven - Christmas 2001

Contributed by John Gullick on Dec 10, 2001

based on 44 ratings

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A sermon that in story form looks at the events and simple transforming message of Christmas.

Christmas Day. Sermon/story. I "test drove" this story by putting it on sermon central - the response was luke warm - I have altered this as a sermon and am interested in readers ongoing response particuarily as I am considering sharing it this christmas. If you would like to comment to me ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-4

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Choices That Honor God Series

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Dec 20, 2001

based on 60 ratings

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There are so many choices in life. How can I know the choices I make will honor God? And why should I do that anyway?

December 9, 2001 1Dare any of you, having a matter against another, go to law before the unjust, and not before the saints? 2Do ye not know that the saints shall judge the world? and if the world shall be judged by you, are ye unworthy to judge the smallest matters? 3Know ye not that we shall ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:1-20

Denomination: United Methodist

A Naked Man And A Bunch Of Crazy Pigs

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Feb 22, 2001

based on 295 ratings

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Jesus encounters a man with so many demons the man says his name is "Legion." Yet, the community is not afraid of this man. Like our culture, the biblical community had grown comfortable with evil.

by the Rev. Dr. W. Maynard Pittendreigh, Jr. Sunrise Presbyterian Church Miami Florida Pittendreigh@aol.com When I was in high school, there was a local legend about the Blue Ghost of Maddox Bridge Road. Some 10 or 20 years earlier, two high school students had been out on a date. They were ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:27-37

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Salvation Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Nov 28, 2000

based on 129 ratings

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This is part of a sermon series based on the Parables of Jesus. What's in it for me. This sermon is on the parable in Luke 15 - the prodigal son.

What's In It for Me? - Salvation Some believe that if humankind is left to its own that the results will be positive and good. This was true once when God first made man but because of sin and it's destructive character there is no one who is righteous. When left to his own devices each of us ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

We Need Food That Comes From Heaven

Contributed by William Baeta on Dec 1, 2000

based on 84 ratings

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“For the bread of God is He who comes down from heaven and gives life to the world. I am the bread of life. He who comes to me shall never hunger, and he who believes in me shall never thirst” John 6:33, 35.

Theme: We need the food that comes from heaven Text: Ex. 16:2-4, 9-15; Eph. 4:17, 20-24; John 6:24-35 The worsening food situation, especially in the developing nations, is one of the major problems facing the world today. We have all seen pictures of starving and dying children from areas ...read more

Scripture: John 6:24-35, Exodus 16:2-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Commandments Of Life

Contributed by William Baeta on Dec 1, 2000

based on 90 ratings

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“Hear now, O Israel, the decrees and laws I am about to teach you. Follow them so that you may live and may go in and take possession of the land that the Lord, the God of your fathers, is giving you. Do not add to what I command you and do not subtract

Theme: The Commandments of life Text: Deut. 4:1-2, 6-9; James 1:17-27; Mark 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23 The revelations being made at the National Reconciliation Commission gives us reason to really examine ourselves and see ourselves as we really are. We have always been known as a nation of very ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:1-23, Deuteronomy 4:1-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Christmas Animals

Contributed by Bobby O on Dec 2, 2000

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Lessons we can learn from the animals associated with the Christmas Nativity

Introduction: Luke 2:7 1.The Christmas story is surrounded by greatness: a)How about the astronomical witness of the star. b)How about the angelic witness of the heavenly host. c)How about the earthly parents of the King. 2.How about the role of animals at Jesus’ birth? a)Animals also ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:7

Denomination: Baptist

The Greatest Search And Rescue Mission Ever

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jan 6, 2001

based on 118 ratings

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Are you utterly lost? Worthless? Useless? Boy, oh boy...do YOU have help on the way!

“For the Son of Man has come to seek and to save that which was lost.” A husband and wife are on a long trip in their car. For a long while there is silence, as she dozes in and out and he watches the road. Finally, it occurs to her that he seems to be watching the road signs more intently, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:10

Denomination: Orthodox

How To Help Resolve Conflicts With The Reactionaries

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

based on 18 ratings

| 3,559 views

Steps to Resolving Conflicts

Resolving Conflicts is a Matter of Perspective, Attitude and Replacing evil With the Good of God’s Acceptance. Rom. 15:7 Illustration:In the spring of 1894, the Baltimore Orioles came to Boston to play a routine baseball game. But what happened that day was anything but routine. The Orioles’ John ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Three Truths

Contributed by Jose R. Hernandez on Oct 19, 2000

based on 101 ratings

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Three truths about trials and temptations.

The Three Truths I was speaking to someone the other day and I am not sure exactly how it happened, but somehow we began talking about temptation. Has anyone here ever thought about this subject? This is something that if we begin thinking about can be quite perplexing. Therefore, today I want to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:6-9, Revelation 2:9-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Oh How He Loves You And Me Series

Contributed by Chad Ballard on Feb 5, 2002

based on 94 ratings

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2nd in series.

O How He Loves You and Me! Ruth 2:1-23 Chad H. Ballard Introduction Today we are going to continue our study of the book of Ruth, GOD’S LOVE STORY TO US. It is a parallel to the love affair that exists between Jesus Christ and those who have given their hearts to Him. Let’s recap what we ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 2:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

Funeral Service For Baby

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Feb 20, 2002

based on 45 ratings

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Again the arms of the Lord have opened to a child whom He has clasped to Himself in tender love. He was instructed us to ‘let the little children come to him’ not to’ hinder them’. The going of this one so dear to our hearts that it has brought heaven nea

Memorial Service for Kamden - Oct. 7, 2000 Prelude music – Tiffany McCartney on the piano Opening Prayer – Pastor Mike Special music – Ashley McCartney “Amazing Grace” on the Sax! Music/singing – Tiffany and Pastor Mike · Amazing Grace · Tis So Sweet To Trust In Jesus · What A Friend We Have In ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:13-16, Revelation 7:16-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Beattitude 7 Series

Contributed by Eric Snyder on Mar 8, 2002

based on 105 ratings

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Peacemakers

Beatitude Series # 7 Eric A. Snyder, Minister, Farwell Church of Christ Matt 5:9 Blessed are the peacemakers for they will be called sons of God Original date May 22, 1999 Revised June 10, 2001 Conflict Jokes "If you were my husband, I’d put poison in your coffee." -- Lady Astor "If you were my ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Building Up The Christian Marriage In This Post-Modern World

Contributed by Andrew Schroer on May 29, 2001

based on 83 ratings

| 4,686 views

Out of thanks for the love that God has shown us, the Christian husband and wife will submit to one another in humble love in the roles that God has given them.

Today we continue our series about building up families in a post-modern world. And I have been assigned the task of talking to you this morning about marriage. And you know, I don’t think it would be too wise of me to preach today based on the vast knowledge that I have acquired after two whole ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-33

Denomination: Lutheran

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