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  • Gaither Bailey avatar

    Where Falls The Seed

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jul 16, 2020
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    Sharing the love of God with everyone is our task in life.

    Where Falls the Seed Matthew 13: 1 - 9 Intro: (Open a pack of seeds on the communion table.) The Greek word for seed is SPERMA. Seeds are compared of 3 parts: Seed coat, embryo, and stored food for the embryo. I want you to think for a few minutes about the following questions? WHAT DO THESE ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Discipiling

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jun 5, 2020
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    Christ Jesus calls us to be obedient to His teachings and share them with the world.

    Being a Disciple Matthew 28: 16 - 20 Intro: A man walked up to a coffee vending machine. He put in his coins, pressed the buttons labeled, double cream and sugar. No cup appeared; however, the nozzles went into action sending forth coffee, cream and sugar. After the proper amounts had gone ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Out On A Limb

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Oct 31, 2019
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    This is a different look at the character of Zacchaeus as portrayed in the gospel of Luke

    Out On A Limb Luke 19: 1 - 10 Intro: A fitness center offered $1,000 to anyone who could demonstrate that they were stronger than the owner who would squeeze a lemon until all the juice ran into a glass. He would then hand the lemon to the challenger saying that he would pay $1,000 it they could ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Heaven Is . . .

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Nov 21, 2019
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    Belief in the resurrection to eternal life is at the heart of our faith.

    Heaven Is . . . Luke 20: 27 - 38 Intro: I have a question for you this morning. Can God create a rock so big that He can’t life it? It’s a trap. It’s a trick question. If you answer, “NO, then you have UPHELD God’s POWER; but, discredited God’s ABILITY. / If you answer YES, then you have ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Authentic Faith

    Contributed by Jeff Pearce on Nov 21, 2019
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    They say trust is the most important ingredient in any relationship

    8/7/19 Proverbs 3:5-6 Authentic Faith INTRO: They say Trust is the most important thing in any relationship. ME: Trust is something that I have a hard time with 1: Trust in Trusting in something is easy, I expect this thing to do what it says it does Trusting in someone is a little ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Chosen

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Oct 8, 2020
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    Being "clothed with Christ" means changing the way we live to reflect Christ and His teachings in all we do and say. Living as God's chosen people means living God's way and not Our way!

    Chosen Matthew 22: 1 - 14 Intro: Today’s scripture is about a wedding banquet. I have a story that I read recently that I want to share with you. A mother and daughter were attending the wedding of one of their relatives. The little girl had never attended a wedding and was very impressed. ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Love Is The Key

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jul 11, 2019
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    We all have "ditches" and see others in their "ditches" but do we show compassion or pity?

    Love Is The Key Luke 10: 25 - 37 Intro: Mamie was an elderly woman, plagued with arthritis and a number of other ailments. People were surprised to see her going regularly to the post office to buy stamps. One Christmas the lines were particularly long, but there was Mamie patiently waiting her ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Holding A Grudge

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jul 11, 2018
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    People are hurt by those who hold grudges instead of following the will of God.

    Holding A Grudge Mark 6: 14 – 29 Intro: A Judge was interviewing a woman regarding her pending divorce. He asked, “What are the grounds for your divorce?” She replied, “About 4 acres and a nice little home in the middle of the property with a stream running by.” “No,” he said, “I mean what is ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Rekindle Your Passion

    Contributed by Steve Kinnard on Mar 18, 2019
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    LET GOD LIGHT A FIRE IN YOU

    REKINDLE YOUR PASSION (PSALMS 42:1-2 ) INTRO: SKIT: SATAN GOT YOUR JOY AND PASSION (1.) Two-person skit: the chained, the Devil (2.) Devil; Wraps chains around the chained (3.) Devil” I’ve got it I’ve stolen his JOY” (4.) Chained “ whoooa is me I’m miserable “ (5.) Devil “I’ve got his ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Lost?

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Mar 29, 2019
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    The difference between getting lost and staying lost.

    Lost? Luke 15: 1 - 10 Intro: Raise your hand if you will admit that you have been lost while driving your car. My observation is that men and women react differently to being lost: Man – drives and drives w/o stopping to ask directions. Woman – stops at the first gas station or even stop ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Done For Love

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Apr 4, 2019
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     | 3,485 views

    What are we willing to do selflessly for the love of Jesus?

    Done For Love John 12: 1 - 8 Intro: As I worked on this sermon, I heard in my head a song from “A Chorus Line.” I can imagine Mary singing this song later in her life. It goes like this, “Kiss today goodbye, the sweetness and the sorrow. Wish me luck, the same to you. But I can’t regret what ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Rest Of The Story

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Dec 22, 2020
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    There is more to the story of the birth of Christ Jesus that is often overlooked.

    The Rest Of The Story Luke 2: 22 -40 Intro: I want you to finish the following: “When I was growing up, my dream was . . .” Is there anyone here today doing or having done what you planned on doing when you were a child? What happened to your dreams? Usually, our childhood dreams generally ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    There's No Place Like Hell

    Contributed by Dr. Michael Pope on May 11, 2015
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    Sermon on the dangers of Hell

    THERE’S NO PLACE LIKE HELL LUKE 16: 19-31 DR. MICHAEL POPE INTRO: An old Scotch preacher was passing a glass factory just before ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Light

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jan 21, 2021
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     | 3,621 views

    Giving a tea light to each member of the church represents Jesus, the Light of the World.

    Light John 1: 10 - 18 Intro: I have given each of you a gift this morning. It is commonly known as a tea light. I have been told that if you are stranded in your car in the cold, it will provide enough heat to keep you warm. It will also provide light. Light cannot be contained. Light has ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Making A Difference

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Feb 3, 2021
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    We may be the only "Jesus" some people will ever know.

    Making A Difference Mark 1: 29 - 39 Intro: In December of 1975 I assumed my duties as the Pastor of Memorial Presbyterian Church in South Bend, IN. There were Bibles placed in every pew. I opened one to see what version it was and in huge, red letters these words were stamped inside the front ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed