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    Turning The Other Cheek

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Feb 21, 2019
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    Loving our enemies is not easy; but, it is the Christian way.

    Turning The Other Cheek Luke 6: 27 – 36 Intro: The story is told of an Irish boxer who became a Christian evangelist. One day as he was setting up his tent for meetings, some local thugs came and began to heckle him. One of them took a swing at the preacher and hit him on the cheek knocking him ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    I Am Grace

    Contributed by Isaac Magsino on Mar 11, 2019
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    Understanding that our salvation is based on God's grace and not our own standards or works

    Theme: “I AM GRACE” Text: Genesis 3: 1-21 Place: Community Church of Christ (Riverside Dalayap, Candaba, Pampanga) Date: April 19, 2019 Intro: Focus: Investigate the Condition of man and the Response of God I. Sin comes through progression (Genesis 3:1-3) ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Temptation

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Mar 21, 2019
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    What is a correct, Biblical reaction to temptation?

    Tempted Luke 4: 1 – 13 Intro: A young newly-wed was sitting at his desk paying bills when he came to the credit card statement. As he scanned through the charges he noticed a charge of $250 from a department store. He called for his wife to join him. He asked her, “How could you spend $250 at ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    A Mother’s Honor For Mother’s Day

    Contributed by Arlen Payne on May 8, 2021
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    We honor our Mother's on Mother's Day

    A Mother’s Honor for Mother’s Day Ephesians 6:1-3 Intro. Today we want to honor our Mothers. The Bible tells us to…. It is a commandment with a promise. Vs. 2 -To live a long life. Eve was the first mother. Gen. 3:20 And Adam called his wife’s name Eve; because she was the mother ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Righteous Branch

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Nov 21, 2019
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    God has sent John the Baptizer to point us to Christ, the King.

    A Righteous Branch Luke 1: 67 - 78 Intro: Thanksgiving is coming. It is that time of year when many people travel to be with family. These and many other questions prevail as weary parents travel being trapped in a car with their small children. “Are we there yet?” “How much longer?” “Can we ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Sign One

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jan 16, 2019
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    Christ Jesus can change our lives in dramatic ways.

    First Sign John 2: 1 – 11 Intro: Out of curiosity, I went to my personal record book this week and counted the number of weddings at which I have officiated. I have done 115. Of all those weddings, the ones I remember are when horrendous things happened. How many of your remember your own ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    God In You

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Sep 24, 2020
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    We are called to be imitators, not impersonators of Christ.

    God In You Philippians 2: 1 - 13 Intro: A turtle in Cleveland, Ohio wanted to go to Florida for the winter. Since it was too far to walk, he convinced 2 geese to tie a rope around their necks and fly south while he hung on with his vise-like jams clamped onto the rope. As they crossed the Ohio ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    In The Spirit

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Sep 24, 2020
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    When life is difficult, we must cling to our faith in God and find hope and joy.

    In The Spirit Philippians 1: 21 - 30 Intro: I read a story of a young man we will call Bob. He decided to go on his first deep-sea fishing trip. After about an hour, he decided that it was the dumbest decision he ever made. With every pitch and roll of the boat, he doubted he could survive the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Excuses

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jun 26, 2019
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    No excuse is good enough to keep us from following Jesus.

    Excuses Luke 9: 57 - 62 Intro: I heard of a pastor who also preached on this passage. He centered his thoughts and comments on the fact that those who would follow Jesus claimed, “I will follow, but . . .” At the conclusion of his message, the pastor said, “I encourage all who identify with ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    What Is Better?

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jul 17, 2019
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    This sermon addresses the fact that discerning God's will for our life is just as important as serving God.

    What Is Better? Luke 10:38 - 42 Intro: Larry was hard of hearing and was having chest pains. He and his wife went to the doctor. The doctor told Janice that the chest pains were likely from stress. Larry asked, “What did he say?” Janice answered, “He said you are sick.” The doctor said ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Lamb Of God

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jan 16, 2020
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    Our function as a follower of Christ Jesus is to point the way to the Savior.

    Lamb of God John 1: 29 - 36 Intro: You will recall that during Story Time this morning I talked about the nursery rhyme, “Mary Had A Little Lamb.” It is believed that the rhyme was developed in England as a way to teach children about Jesus. That’s not a bad thing as long as we remember that ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    A Fish Tale

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on May 3, 2019
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    To what extent are you willing to show your love for Christ Jesus?

    A Fish Tale John 21: 1 - 19 Intro: From the title of today’s message and the first 14 verses you may be lead to believe this is a story about fishing. However, the opening verses of this passage set the stage for the REAL issue that follows beginning in Verse 15. Here Jesus is “fishing” for ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Rejoice And Be Glad

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jan 30, 2020
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    Living in a negative world, relationship or situation goes counter to God's plan for us.

    Rejoice And Be Glad Matthew 5: 1 – 12 Intro: There was a song that absolutely drove me crazy. Every time I heard it I wanted to punch someone. It was written by Bobby McFerrin and released in September of 1988. “Here's a little song I wrote. You might want to sing it note for note. ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Changed

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Feb 12, 2020
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    This is a sermon for Transfiguration Sunday, February 23, 2020. In it we can come to the realization that we are called by God to listen to Jesus and be changed into the people God wants us to be.

    Changed Matthew 17: 1 – 9 Intro: A husband and wife were watching a football game together. As usual there was a coin toss to decide which team will kick off and who will receive. When the game was over the wife looked at the husband and said that she thought the whole thing was just stupid. ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Temptation

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Feb 26, 2020
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    Temptation is the bridge that leads to sin should be choose to cross it.

    Temptation Matthew 4: 1 - 11 Intro: Drew Anderson from Tucson, Arizona wrote of his experience in Reader’s Digest. He was shopping in a mall with his wife when a shapely young woman in a very short, form fitting dress walked by. He said as she walked by his gaze followed her. Without looking ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed