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The Promise Of Meaning Series

Contributed by George Odell on Dec 6, 2002

based on 8 ratings

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Sermon 2 of an Advent/Christmas series on the promises we find in the Christ Child.

The Promise of Meaning Isaiah 40: 1-11 How many of us have asked the question what purpose does this highway. What were those who constructed this highway thinking when they were building this road? Sometimes we question meaning for many things in our lives. It is in this wonderful chapter ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

A Love We Don't Expect Series

Contributed by Maurice Schaus on Sep 15, 2003

based on 44 ratings

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God’s love reaches us when we least expect it, inviting us to take up our Cross and follow.

There’s just something about a surprise party. I think it has to do with the surprise part of the deal. It’s like your day is going along, maybe you’ve even forgotten that it’s your birthday. You’re just going through your day, thinking about a project you have to do after supper, and then, BAM! ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:27-38

Denomination: Lutheran

#10 Remove The Weight Tongue Series

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 27, 2002

based on 64 ratings

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This is part 10 of Remove the weights and we consider the terrible potential of the negative tongue.

10 of a 12 part series. #10 REMOVE THE WEIGHTS ... TONGUE By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Hebrews 12: 1 Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, LET US LAY ASIDE EVERY WEIGHT AND SIN WHICH DOTH SO EASILY BESET US, AND LET SO RUN WITH ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1, Proverbs 18:21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"Beneath The Surface" Series

Contributed by Bruce Hamsher on Aug 6, 2002

based on 89 ratings

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A look at ourselves through the eyes of our heart.

“Beneath The Surface” Matthew 5:8 Beatitudes - #6 Intro: If Jesus came to your home today to spend a day or two If He came unexpectedly, I wonder what you’d do? I know you’d give your nicest room to such an honored Guest, And all the food you’d serve to him would be the very ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:8

Denomination: Mennonite

Prescription For Overcoming Holiday Stress

Contributed by Jim Twamley on Mar 25, 2003

based on 25 ratings

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The Christmas season should bring us joy and warm our souls, but more often than not, it brings heartburn and stress, headache and depression. Holiday stress will make this most wonderful time of year a miserable mess, if you let it.

PRESCRIPTION FOR OVERCOMING HOLIDAY STRESS The Christmas season should bring us joy and warm our souls, but more often than not, it brings heartburn and stress, headache and depression. Holiday stress will make this most wonderful time of year a miserable mess, if you let it. In spite ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Is God Just?

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 21, 2002

based on 66 ratings

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There is a difference between how the world responds to life’s darker moments and how God’s best servants react. It is the difference between desiring and deserving.

OPENING: A magician working a cruise ship had recently purchased a parrot to be part of his act. However, the bird was not only clever but also annoying. It was constantly telling the audience how the magician accomplished each trick. For example, the bird would say to the audience, "He has the ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 9:1-37

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What To Pray For Your Leaders

Contributed by Vance Elzinga on Sep 11, 2002

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A call for church members to commit themselves to pray for the joy of their leaders.

Pray for the Joy of Your Leaders 20000910a - Based on Galatians 6.9 SCORRE • Every one of us can uplift our teachers and leaders by praying for the joys of teaching to be theirs… (what joys?…) Opening Weariness is the problem. (text) We become weary in well-doing… • fruit takes a while • lack ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Jesus Can Tell You

Contributed by Howard Parnell on Oct 5, 2002

based on 41 ratings

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If you have questions...Jesus has the answers.

JESUS CAN TELL YOU Jn. 1:45-46 INTRO. It has been well said that, "Every heart with Christ is a missionary and every heart without Christ is a mission field." In out text, we see the gospel being spread the way it was meant to be spread. Andrew brought Peter (vs. 40-42a). Then Jesus found ...read more

Scripture: John 1:45-46

Denomination: Baptist

How Do Hope Filled People Live? Series

Contributed by Mark Haines on Dec 29, 2001

based on 38 ratings

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A deductive exposition of the text calling individuals prompted by the Holy Spirit to indicate their commitment to replace one habit in the next 6 months by signing a response card and placing it on the altar rail.

Introduction: What does HOPE mean to you? I’m afraid that too often we use HOPE to mean a futile wish or an ineffective dream. When people talk of HOPE they usually do so with a feeling of resignation or despair. But real HOPE is a much stronger idea. In "The Lord of the Rings", one character is ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:11-14

Denomination: Wesleyan

A Quest For Comfort

Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 31, 2001

based on 39 ratings

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This is a devotional written for a local Senior Citizen’s home.

A Quest for Comfort 2 Corinthians 1:3-5 September 2001 Senior Center Devotional Introduction I had to write to tell you how much I love you and care for you. Yesterday, I saw you walking and laughing with your friends; I hoped that soon you’d want me to walk along with you, too. So, I painted ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:3-5

Denomination: Church Of God

Turning Tragedy Into Triumph

Contributed by Mark Elkins on Jan 9, 2003

based on 37 ratings

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Discovering how God can turn our tragedies into His triumphs.

We all have heard the story of H.G. Spafford who was a bussiness man who lost his home. He decided to take his family on vacation to England. He sent his family ahead of him. The ship wrecked, his four daughters drowned and his wife was on the other side of the world overwhelmed with grief. Yet ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Christ's Dove

Contributed by Charles Holt on Jan 27, 2003

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Using the beautiful allegorical language of the Song of Solomon this lesson provides insight into one facet of the Christian’s relationship with Christ.

INTRODUCTION In it’s Preface to the Song of Solomon (also known as the Song of Songs) the New King James Version gives these details. "The Song of Solomon is a love song written by Solomon and abounding in metaphors and oriental imagery. Historically, it depicts the wooing and wedding of a ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 2:14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Thanatos: The Word Of Death

Contributed by Sean Smuts on Jan 29, 2003

based on 18 ratings

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A Christian perspective on Death.

Thanatos Teddy Roosevelt said that "...both life and death are parts of the same Great Adventure." I will like to focus on the word thanatos, today. More on the spiritual death rather than the physical which this word can also mean. For you see according to Vine’s Expository Dictionary of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:17, John 5:24

Denomination: Mennonite

The Promise Of Heaven

Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 1, 2001

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Jesus has given us a wonderful promise that if we place our trust in Him that we will one day spend eternity in heaven.

The Promise of Heaven John 14:1-6 Introduction "One time it was my privilege to watch the ascent of a balloon. It was bound to the earth by many cords. As the process of filling it with gas began, it struggled to get free. The first line was cut, and immediately that side was lifted from the ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6

Denomination: Church Of God

Wedding Ceremony

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jun 30, 2001

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This is a wedding ceremony for a small wedding in a informal situation.

WEDDING OF DAVID FRANKLIN AND JENNIFER CURTIS PROCESSIONAL MEANING OF MARRIAGE Ø We are here assembled in the presence of God to unite David and Jennifer in marriage. Ø The Bible teaches that marriage is to be a permanent relationship of one man and one woman freely and totally committed to each ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4-8

Denomination: Baptist

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