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The Fruits Of Our Labor

Contributed by Johnny Small on Aug 22, 2002

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On Labor Day many of us receive a day off from work to relax and reflex back on our labors. How would Jesus rate the fruits of our labor?

The Fruits of Our Labor This Labor Day holiday, we need to take a look at the labors of our lives and see what importance Jesus places on labor. When we think of labor we naturally think about the many hours that we put in at our place of work. The fruit of this labor sets the standards of our ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-11, Hebrews 12:5-7

Denomination: Baptist

Gratitude

Contributed by David Swinney on May 11, 2001

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True gratitude follows when we understand all that Christ has done.

Gratitude Luke 17: 11 – 24 Thanksgiving Day, October 11, 1999 One day a woman was rushing home from a doctor’s appointment. The doctor had been somewhat delayed at the hospital, and the lab work took a little longer than usual so by the time she left the clinic she was running quite a bit behind ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-24

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God's Memorial Day - The Passover

Contributed by Brian Atwood on May 11, 2001

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Re-examining the first Memorial Day (the Passover) to learn why remembering God’s blessings not only honors Him but also helps us in times of trouble.

The Passover story is extremely familiar; you might say it is overly familiar. God’s tenth and final miracle in ancient Egypt sent to judge the Egyptians and deliver the Israelites was accomplished in a unique manner. A lamb was sacrificed for each household of Israelites and its blood applied to ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Gift Of Memory

Contributed by Bruce Howell on May 16, 2001

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To call attention to the roll of memorials as "memory aids" so that we will reflect and commit to appropriate action.

The Gift of Memory Ps 103:1-14 1 Praise the LORD, O my soul; all my inmost being, praise his holy name. 2 Praise the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits- 3 who forgives all your sins and heals all your diseases, 4 who redeems your life from the pit and crowns you with love and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:1-6

Denomination: Wesleyan

A Memorial To Remember

Contributed by Brent Hutsell on May 24, 2001

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When we live life we must remember that one way or another we’re leaving something to be remembered!

I. Introduction A. Memorial day began in the early 1800’s during the civil war 1. Some began by decorating the graves of the soldiers who had been killed in battle to honor their sacrifice for freedom ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 4:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Reasons To Give Thanks

Contributed by Andrew Chan on May 24, 2001

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Four keywords describe why we as Christians we give thanks to our incredible God.

Thanksgiving Day 2000 Sermon Reasons to give thanks. BY Andrew Chan, Senior Pastor, Pilgrim Baptist, Vancouver, BC Text: Deut.16:13-17 One day Bill was hunting in the woods. It had been a slow day and he had yet to shoot any game. Suddenly, he heard a noise behind him. He whirled around and saw a ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 16:9-17

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Supper Of The Lamb

Contributed by Maximiliano Zapata on May 25, 2001

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Memorial Day is a time for remembering. Worship is just that, remembering what God has done for us. He too has left us a Memorial to participate in, The Lord’s Supper - Communion

Tomorrow marks the national observance of Memorial Day. All across America, in great cities and small towns, people will be marching in parades, gathering at parks or congregating at cemeteries. There will be speeches given and prayers said, in honor of those who have given their lives during ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:24-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sudden Impact

Contributed by Fred Mueller on Jun 1, 2001

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A Memorial Day sermon with a strong anti-war message - while trying to be sensitive to the memory of those who lost loved ones. A sermon that shows how Christ at work in us runs counter to the culture.

The Reformed Church of Locust Valley Easter VII May 27, 2001 Acts 16:16-34 “Sudden Impact” Christianity is nothing but trouble. Ever since Jesus started his work he has done nothing but cause trouble. The leaders of his day were aghast at him. Jesus was a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16-34

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Am I A Soldier Of The Cross?

Contributed by Paul Etterling on Jun 7, 2001

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The call of Christians around the world to be brave, strong soldiers of the cross. In this day of evil, are you standing and fighting, or are you cowardly and running?

Introduction For many years in the church christians have been spurred on to fight the fight of faith not just from scripture but also from hymn writers such as Barring-Gould. He wrote the words to this hymn that we many times sing in the the church. Onward Chrisitian soldiers, marching as to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:3-16, 1 Timothy 6:3-13

Denomination: Baptist

Memorial Always Fresh

Contributed by Sol Madlambayan on Sep 24, 2003

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Memorial Day

May 25, 2003 HOLY SPIRIT BLESS US Memorial always Fresh Proverbs 10: 7 “The memory of the righteous is blessed; But the name of the wicked will rot.” “Memorial Day is an official holiday in most states of the United States. It was observed on May 30 until 1971, when for federal employees,, the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 10:7

Denomination: Methodist

The Giving Of Thanks In The Times Of Trials

Contributed by Pat Cook on Oct 14, 2003

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We are told to give thanks IN everything, and give thanks FOR everything? Is this logical? Is this possible?

1 Thessalonians 5:18; Ephesians 5:20 – The Giving of Thanks in the Times of Trials This is a list of things housewives are most thankful for: *For automatic dishwashers because they make it possible for us to get out of the kitchen before the family comes back in for their after-dinner ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:18, Ephesians 5:20

Denomination: Baptist

Finding And Keeping Joy In A Joyless World

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Oct 17, 2003

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Thanksgiving reminds us to choose a life of praise and thanksgiving. A life of praise and thanksgiving means the difference between a life of optimism or a life of pessimism.

Finding and Keeping Joy in a Joyless World Psalm 100 As we approach a day set aside for national Thanksgiving God’s Word reminds us that we need to give God heartfelt thanksgiving. Thanksgiving from your heart is the way to find and keep joy in your life. On December 4, 1619 38 English settlers ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5

Denomination: Free Methodist

How To Be A Faithful Soldier In God's Army

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Oct 24, 2003

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This message explores some of the key concepts in being a "good soldier of Jesus Christ."

- Veteran’s Day. HOW TO BE A FAITHFUL SOLDIER IN GOD’S ARMY: OUR SITUATION AS SOLDIERS: 1. There is a war going on. - 1 Timothy 6:12 - “Fight the good fight of faith. . .” - 2 Timothy 4:7. 2. It is a spiritual battle. - Ephesians 6:12 - “For we do not wrestle against flesh and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-13

Denomination: Baptist

Remember, Lest We Forget

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Oct 19, 2004

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This message encourages us to not only remember those who have died to preserve our country’s freedom, but also to remember the One who suffered and died to set us free from the law of sin and death, providing us with eternal forgiveness and salvation.

REMEMBER, LEST WE FORGET Text: Ps.103: 2 Intro: Tomorrow we celebrate Memorial Day. It is a day set aside by our nation to remember and honor all who have paid the ultimate price to preserve and maintain our freedom. It is certainly befitting that we should honor those brave men and women ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:2

Denomination: Baptist

Giving Thanks

Contributed by Evelyn Weston on Oct 19, 2004

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Thanksgiving C: We give thanks, not just for all the things God gives us, but because of who God is and who God has called us to be. Illustration from the Pilgrims.

Grace to you and peace, brothers and sisters in Christ— blessed by God, blessed to be a blessing. Amen Thanksgiving is here again— the beginning of the holiday season. Supposedly this is the end of fall, though there’s no doubt this year that winter is already here to stay. But Thanksgiving ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5

Denomination: Lutheran

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