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Fixing The Problem

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Mar 25, 2023

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Why did Jesus have to die on a cross? This is a simple and fairly brief presentation of the gospel.

Last week we looked at the story of Adam and Eve. After God created humankind, Adam and Eve were initially in good relationship with God. But God warned them that if they ate the fruit of a certain tree they would die. It wasn’t that the fruit of this tree was poisonous. The issue was disobeying ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:7, Isaiah 53:6, Psalm 22:1, 1 Corinthians 6:20

Denomination: Baptist

God's Guiding Hand

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jan 1, 2008

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One of the greatest tragedies in the Bible is the killing of the innocents. As terrible as the story is, though, it does show us how God moves in the middle of tragedies and injustices.

Matthew 2:13-23 “God’s Guiding Hand” INTRODUCTION While we were celebrating the gift of Jesus with our family and friends, a lot was going on around the world. Bhutto was assassinated in Pakistan causing the country to more social and political upheaval. Several of our troops were killed in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-23

Denomination: Lutheran

The Path To Peace Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Mar 21, 2013

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There are two paths to peace: force or love.Jesus came to show the limits of force and the power of love.

Luke 19:29-44 “The Path to Peace” INTRODUCTION “I love a parade, the tramping of feet, I love every beat I hear of a drum. I love a parade, when I hear a band I just want to stand and cheer as they come.” Everyone loves a parade, whether it is the grand ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:29-44

Denomination: Lutheran

Enoch: Initiated Before God Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Jan 2, 2008

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One of the strangest occurrences in the Bible happened to a man named Enoch. Enoch’s name means “initiated.” He was chosen by God to give humanity a very special lesson on value of holiness. God often works through individuals to reach other people. H

Enoch: Initiated before God Series: Personalities from the Past that Speak to the Present Genesis 5:23-24 Hebrews 11:5 Intro One of the strangest occurrences in the Bible happened to a man named Enoch. Enoch’s name means “initiated.” He was chosen by God to give humanity a very special lesson ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 5:23-24

Denomination: Baptist

The Annunciation

Contributed by Kenneth Anthony on Mar 25, 2007

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Sermon discusses Mary’s willingess to become God’s handmaiden. Three lessons are also examined: We are never alone, We are part of a greater plan, and Being faithful leads to greater opportunites to serve God.

The Annunciation Introduction The other day I was scanning a popular men’s magazine and came across a quiz that tested, “How Daring Are You?” At first, I was certain that I’d score pretty well because I consider myself an innovator and risk taker. For example, I tried Cherry Coke ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:24-38

Denomination: Orthodox

Harvest Is Bigger. God Does More.

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Oct 1, 2022

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At our harvest festival we usually think of food, crops. But we need to expand our concept of harvest. We also need to recognize just how much God is involved in providing for us.

Today is our Harvest Thanksgiving service. It’s a time to thank God for the harvest. But what exactly are we thanking God for? I want to do two things today. The first thing is to encourage us to see harvest as something bigger than what the combine harvester picks up. The second thing is to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 104:10-14, Exodus 23:16, Genesis 1:29, Deuteronomy 28:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Pride Goes Before A Fall Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Oct 13, 2005

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Seven sins have been identified by the church as "deadly." What sets these sins apart from thousands of others? How does the sin of Pride affect our lives and our world?

Luke 12:13-21 “Pride Goes Before a Fall” INTRODUCTION Often times when we read the stories of the Bible we can see ourselves in the characters. We might identify with Peter who always seemed to speak before he thought. Or perhaps, the father of the boy with epilepsy who cried out, “I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21

Denomination: Lutheran

What's In A Name?

Contributed by J Bernard Taylor on Sep 30, 2008

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Names meant something in the Bible.What’s in the name of Jesus? There is Salvation, Preservation and Glorification in the name of Jesus.

What’s In A Name? There is one thing in our lives over which we have little control--our names. We were given names by our parents before we even knew who we were. Some of us were named for our parents as in the case of a boy who is named for his father and must go through life carrying the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Our True Identity Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jan 12, 2024

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The BIG question! Who Am I? (Want to thank Dan Raymond for his notes on this subject)

INTRODUCTION • What is one of the most critical questions in life? • WHO AM I? • How would you answer the question, Who am I? • Where would you start? • Name, occupation? • How much of your answer is about you as an individual, and how much is about the relationships you form? • How you answer the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Discover God During The Trials Of Life Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Sep 21, 2006

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In openness and yieldness, we find God even in the puzzling events of our lives--the times of trouble and tribulation

Psalm 22:1-5, 15-21 “Discover God During the Trials of Life”+ INTRODUCTION King David was a man of God. He was once described as a “man after God’s own heart.” King David did not lead a charmed life, however, even though he was a king and had a personal relationship with God. He had many ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 22:1-21

Denomination: Lutheran

Because Jesus Resurrected

Contributed by Dr. Abraham Obadare on Aug 13, 2016

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Jesus is busy doing so many things for us after resurrection

The worst thing that could have happened to humankind is for Jesus to have not risen. Humankind would have been hopeless. Apostle Paul says in 1 Cor. 15:19 that our faith would have been in vain and we would be the most pitiable. Thank God, Jesus resurrected; thank God, He is alive. He is now the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:14-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Trust God

Contributed by Craig Condon on Nov 6, 2015

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What is your source of wealth?? Who do you believe supplies everything that you need? For Christians, the answer to both questions should be-God.

Have you ever looked at the current economic situation and asked yourself if it represents the end of the world? Well, you can relax. It is not the end of the world, but it paints a picture of what the economic situation will be like just before Christ returns. The image in Revelation 18:9-20 is ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 18:9-20

Denomination: Anglican

Are You A Superhero?

Contributed by Ricky Johnson on Feb 19, 2012

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A call to stand against the "god of this world" and go into the world around us proclaiming truth and justice to all

This morning I want to talk about superheroes. Most of us are familiar with Superman. Daily Planet news reporter, mild-mannered Clark Kent would step into a phone booth, remove his glasses, change into a pair of blue leotards and shirt with a big red “S” on the front, red swim trunks, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:1-6

Denomination: United Methodist

"Satan's Worst Nightmare Has Come True!"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 30, 2003

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Jesus casts demons out of our lives.

Mark 1:21-28 “Satan’s Worst Nightmare Has Come True!” By: Rev. Kenneth Emerson Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA The Bible teaches us that Satan was the most exalted angel in all of heaven… …that God had created him to rule as the highest of all created beings. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:21-28

Denomination: United Methodist

The Miracle Of The New Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Dec 1, 2005

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God offers us new life, a new relationship with him, and a new experience of forgiveness. Discoving the miracle of the new is one way we prepare for the coming of the Lord

Mark 1:1-8 “The Miracle of the New” INTRODUCTION New items are attractive to us. We like the smell of a new car, and the fit of a new outfit. Even though some assembly may be required, we want new toys, and we are willing to buy the dozens of batteries that are needed for our new electrical ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran

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