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Illustrated Mothers' Day Lesson

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 3, 2002

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This is an illustrated Mother’s day lesson.

LESSON FOR MOTHERS’ DAY By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Genesis 3:20 And Adam called his wife name Eve; because she was the MOTHER of all living. HONOR THY FATHER AND MOTHER: that thy days may be long upon the land which the Lord thy God giveth thee. Exo. 20:12 The foolish ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:12, Proverbs 10:1

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Man Gone Wrong

Contributed by Duane Brown on Jun 17, 2003

based on 18 ratings

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The story of King Saul...wrong choices lead to a horrible statement "I have played the fool." Great challenge to men, especially at Fathers day

In our scripture reading today we find perhaps one of the saddest accounts recorded in the bible of a father who went wrong, of a dad who made the wrong choices! behold, I have played the fool, This is the confession of King Saul. No doubt in this particular setting Saul was referring to his ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 26:21

Denomination: Holiness

The Power Of A Wind-Driven Fire

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jun 5, 2001

based on 54 ratings

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The Spirit comes to the church as fire, passion, energy, but He comes as energy to follow the Lord’s directions, not merely as excess motion.

My grandfather’s workshop held an item that was of special interest to me when I was a boy. Sitting off to the side of his cluttered workbench was a wonderful object – a model railroad locomotive. It was black with silver markings painted on it, dusty and dull by now, but obviously once shiny and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

God Heard Them!

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jul 28, 2002

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It says that God heard them. Well, of course He did. Doesn’t the Bible teach that He hears our prayers? But wait a minute! It doesn’t say they were praying.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (This is basically my adaptation of an excellent sermon by Bruce Howell entitled "The Day God Eavesdropped.") A. This morning we’re going to look at a passage of Scripture found in the very last book in the O.T., the book of Malachi. ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:13-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The One That Got Away

Contributed by Joe Harding on Aug 5, 2002

based on 67 ratings

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REACHING THE LOST IS GOD’S PLAN!

THE ONE THAT GOT AWAY LUKE 15: 1-10 AUGUST 4, 2002 INTRODUCTION: At times we probably feel it would be so much easier if we could be like Lucy in the old Peanuts cartoon: Lucy says to Charlie Brown, "I would have made a great evangelist." Charlie Brown answers, "Is that so?" She says, "Yes, I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Coping With Death - With Or Without Jesus

Contributed by Charles Degner on May 2, 2003

based on 21 ratings

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What would it be like to face death without Jesus? Because Jesus lives, we won’t have to find out!

How do you cope with the idea of death without the resurrection? Walt Disney made a stab at it in the cartoon classic, “The Lion King.” The little lion’s father died. But you don’t have to be afraid. You don’t have to be sad. Because after all, it’s all about the “circle of life.” Life and ...read more

Scripture: John 20:10-18

Denomination: Lutheran

A Call For Prayer

Contributed by Tony Searles on Jul 7, 2001

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A call to heed the need for prayer in the individual, as well as, the Body.

“A Call For Prayer!” “Therefore let everyone who is godly pray to you while you may be found” Ps. 32:6 ILLUSTRATION: The Posture Of Prayer A certain person couldn’t find the right posture for prayer. He tried praying on his knees, but that wasn’t comfortable; besides, it wrinkled his slacks. He ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 32:6

Denomination: Other

The Privileges Of Friendship With God Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Dec 6, 2000

based on 88 ratings

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Three privileges of being a friend of God.

“The Privileges of Friendship with God” Genesis 18:1-33 To say that Abraham was God’s friend meant that he was a human being to whom the God of the universe felt close, whom he regarded highly, and with whom He wanted to share some of His intimate thoughts. That God was Abraham’s friend we can ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:1-33

Denomination: Baptist

The Beginning Of Christmas

Contributed by John Gullick on Dec 7, 2000

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A sermon about the good news we have in Jesus and being prepared

The beginning of Christmas. Mark 1 - 1 - 8 Ever got a puncture and found that the jack handle is missing? Ever tried to undo a nut and found you don’t have the correct spanner ? Ever set out to bake a cake and found you don’t have any eggs? I once turned up at a track meeting only to find I’d ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Best To Be Blessed

Contributed by Jim Pye on Feb 7, 2001

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Jesus words are to sustain, encourage, and inspire believers and warn those who trust wealth and popularity to repent, and turn to God in humble dependence upon him.

Luke 6:17-26 : Best to be Blessed. Year C : The Third Sunday before Lent 17 He went down with them and stood on a level place. A large crowd of his disciples was there and a great number of people from all over Judea, from Jerusalem, and from the coast of Tyre and Sidon, 18 who had come to hear him ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:17-26

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

The Wee Little Man Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 5, 2001

based on 157 ratings

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What made Zacchaeus become a tax collector? Why did Jesus appeal to him so that he would embarrass himself by climbing a tree to see Him?

A man went for physical checkup and the nurse asked him how much he weighed. He held his stomach in and replied, "160 lbs." She got him on the scales, weighed him and said: "No, your weight is 166 lbs. The nurse then asked him how tall he was. Standing very straight he answered, "5 feet 10 ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Con Brio-With Spirit

Contributed by Richard Jones on Mar 14, 2001

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Has God called us to the normal mundane life, or has He called us to so much more?

“Con Brio” Introduction: In his Letter to the Ephesians, the Apostle Paul writes: Look carefully then, how you walk, not as unwise men but as wise, making the most of the time...Therefore, do not be foolish, but understand what the Will of the Lord is (Eph. 5:15,17). Regrettably, many ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-17, Colossians 3:14-16

Denomination: Baptist

A Season Of Mourning Series

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Mar 30, 2001

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The hope of the Christian is not that we will never experience grief or sorrow. Our hope and confidence is that when we do, Christ will strengthen and comfort us.

This is week two of a series of messages on the topic of “seasons” in the Christian life. What’s a season? A season is a period of time, long or short, when our lives tend to be dominated by one particular issue. For instance, last week, we looked at “waiting” as one of these seasons. The purpose ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 7:2-4, Lamentations 3:32-33

Denomination: Baptist

Invest For The Long Term

Contributed by John Beehler on Oct 29, 2001

based on 41 ratings

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Lay up your treasures in Heaven

Invest For the Long Term There was a man living in the city of Jericho by the name of Zaccheus. Zaccheus was a man who was not well liked or accepted in Jericho. You see he was a tax collector. But Zaccheus was no ordinary tax collector, He was the Head tax collector for that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Thanksgiving Service

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Oct 17, 2002

based on 78 ratings

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A complete thanksgiving service, weaving Scripture, worship, and reflection around 5 themes: Thanks for God’s Character, Thanks for God’s Creation, Thanks for God’s Redemption, Thanks for God’s blessings, and Our Response.

Thanksgiving Service 2002 Opening Song prior to service Saturday Here I Am (I Will Always Love Your Name) Sunday Psalm Of Thanks – Andy Park Welcome, Call to Worship, and Prayer Giving Thanks for God’s Character Saturday Forever (Niels ends by reading Psalm 136.1-3) Sunday #10 O Worship The ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 136:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

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