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  • Christian Cheong avatar

    Father, Forgive Them

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Apr 13, 2009
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    Jesus’ first cry on the cross ushered in His ministry of intercession for the world. He has not ceased to intercede for us. Man’s greatest need is the forgiveness of our sin.

    Jesus prayed, "Father, forgive them..." (Luke 23:34). This was the first recorded cry of Jesus on the cross. • It sums up the reason He was there. It encapsulates the meaning of the cross. • He was asking God to give men what they needed most – forgiveness of their sin. • Jesus is going to pay ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Let Us Not Grow Weary Of Doing Good

    Contributed by Richard Futrell on Oct 7, 2010
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    This is how we live as God’s people. 1.) We help restore those caught in sin. 2.) We help carry one another’s burdens. 3.) We support our pastor and the work of this congregation. 4.) We do what is good.

    Intro Why do we as a people want to support public schools, various health programs, water and sewer services, and Social Security? You might be thinking, “Well, it’s because I have to pay taxes.” Or on a day like today, July 4th, you might say that you are doing your patriotic duty as an ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Loyalty

    Contributed by Richard Futrell on Oct 7, 2010
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    Faithfulness to God’s people. Faithfulness of God. For LWML (Lutheran Women’s Missionary Leauge) Sunday.

    Intro The words of Ruth are some of the most beautiful and moving words of Scripture. Ruth cried to her mother-in-law, Naomi: “Wherever you go, I will go, and wherever you live, I will live. Your people will be my people, and your God will be my God.” Such loyalty is moving and inspiring. Yet, ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    God Comes As An Infant

    Contributed by Richard Futrell on Oct 7, 2010
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    The God from all eternity, whom the heavens cannot contain, comes as an infant. Jesus, the Exalted One, has been brought low, that He might raise us to unknown heights.

    Intro On this most blessed of nights, the God from all eternity, whom the heavens cannot contain, comes as an infant. Jesus, the Holy One, descends from His royal throne. He has come--a dirty, animals’ feeding trough for His bed. On this most blessed of nights, the One too holy to touch has ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Bloodbath Of God

    Contributed by Richard Futrell on Oct 8, 2010
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    The Lord's Supper is the bloodbath of God. For we have the sure Word from the Son of God: “This is My blood shed for you for the forgiveness of sins.”

    Intro “Bloodbath” is not a word that brings pleasant images to mind. If you were to pull some books off the library shelf, you’d find descriptions like these for the word “bloodbath”: Yes, it was a bloodbath, yes it was annihilation of all the inhabitants, yes it was ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Vibrant Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on May 9, 2008
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     | 3,542 views

    To be born again is to be regenerated, and to be regenerated means to be brought to spiritual life. Like New Testament believers, OT believers knew were likewise regenerated and thus spiritually alive.

    Vibrant (Malachi 3:16-18) 1. This week, Kokomo was in the news because Barrack Obama visited our city. 2. I was not at the rally, and, although I have found this year’s politics entertaining, and although I have never missed an election, I don’t get too enthused about politics. 3. A sister in ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Finding Joy When Facing Persecution For Christ

    Contributed by Richard Wagner on May 9, 2008
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    It is a privilege to face trials which grow us in our sanctification. The book The Heavenly Man is used as an illustration.

    This story is a little bit convoluted but the message is important. Our son Tommy graduated 8th grade in May of 2007. One of his eighth grade teachers was Tim Bratt. Tim is a solid Christian man who lives his faith. During that year they read The Heavenly Man and discussed and reported on it in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Our Joy Is Made Complete

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on May 6, 2008
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     | 4,556 views

    Easter 6 (B) - Our joy is made complete because we are attached to the True Vine. As branches on the True Vine we live in love and love to obey.

    OUR JOY IS MADE COMPLETE (Outline) April 27, 2008 – EASTER 6 - John 15:9-17 INTRO: Joy – one can truly have it here and now! Yes, today Jesus’ words speak to each of us to make our joy complete! Joy might seem improbable as we look around at our world today. Constantly we are bombarded ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Christianity In Context Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Aug 17, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,389 views

    The Christian message of love and redemption is easily misunderstood when it is taken out of context. As Christians, our lives are easily misunderstood when we forget to live out our faith within the context of our daily experience. Living faith, faith i

    Christianity in Context, Part-2, I Corinthians 9:19-23 Introduction The Reverend Billy Graham tells of a time early in his ministry when he arrived in a small town to preach a sermon. Wanting to mail a letter, he asked a young boy where the post office was. When the boy had told him, Dr. Graham ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Habits For Growing Christians Series

    Contributed by Bob Joyce on Aug 23, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,707 views

    2nd in a series on Christian Growth

    Reba McEntire is one of the most successful entertainers in country music. One of the reasons for her success is a basic philosophy which motivates her. She says, "One of the most important lessons I’ve learned is that you’re never as good as you could be. There’s always room for improvement." ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Nanny 911 - The Birth Of Jacob Series

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Jul 11, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,561 views

    God’s choice of Jacob to be the dominant brother teaches us that salvation is God’s doing from beginning to end.

    We’re all familiar with the kind of TV shows parents don’t want their children to watch, you know, the ones with violence and bad language. But have you ever considered what shows children don’t want their parents to watch? I think Nanny 911 is one of such show. Nanny 911 is a television program on ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    A God Breathed Vision Series

    Contributed by William Ellis on Nov 24, 2006
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     | 5,599 views

    This is the first sermon in an 8 part sermon series on the vision of our church.

    INTRO Mission- an operation that is assigned by a higher power Mission Statement: The Redeeming River Church is a family of believers committed to preaching the cross with conviction, reaching the lost with compassion, and equipping the saints with the Word! Vision- The formation of a mental ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Take Out The Garbage

    Contributed by Bob Joyce on Oct 10, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 8,334 views

    As Christians, we need to be reminded that we have been called to be a distinct people in the world. Certain actions and certain attitudes that belong to the lifestyle of the world do not fit in the lifestyle of the Christian. In other words, while we liv

    I saw a quote the other day that grabbed my attention: “The Christian is not ruined by living in the world, but by the world living in him.” At no other time in Christian history has this statement been more true, for the lines between Christian and non-Christian, between the church and the world, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Gps For Marriages Series

    Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Oct 2, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,476 views

    Part 2 in a series on family. This message deals with marriage relationships.

    FAMILY Part 2-GPS for Marriages Ephesians 5:21-33 Sunday, May 20, 2007 Pastor Brian Matherlee “One thing I know is that marriage is made in heaven, but then again, so is thunder and lightning.” (sermoncentral.com) Key verse: “Submit to one another out of reverence for Christ.” Ephesians ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    A Call To Holy Living Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Oct 5, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,861 views

    The WAY we live reflects the GOD we serve!

    Sermon Brief Date Written: August 4, 2007 Date Preached: August 5, 2007 Where Preached: OZHBC (PM) Sermon Details: Sermon Series: A Study in 1 Peter Sermon Title: A Call to Holy Living Sermon Text: 1 Peter 1:13 - 16 13Therefore, prepare your minds for action, keep sober in spirit, fix ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist