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God Commanded Israel To Observe The Sabbath PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 23, 2023

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This sermon explores the Sabbath as a divine promise of rest and peace, encouraging believers to understand and apply its significance in their lives today.

Grace and peace to you, my dear brothers and sisters in Christ. As we gather together in this sacred space, we carry with us the weight of the world, the burdens of our hearts, and the longing for something more. We yearn for rest, for peace, for a moment of respite in the midst of the chaos that ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:8-11, Exodus 31:13, Deuteronomy 5:12-15, Jeremiah 17:21-24

Topics: Israel's Obligation, Sabbath

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I Know What To Do, So Why Don't I Do It? PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 28, 2023

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The struggle between the flesh and the Spirit in a believer's life, emphasizing the need to rely on the Holy Spirit's power to overcome sin and choose righteousness.

Good morning, brothers and sisters. Today, we're diving deep into the book of Romans, unpacking a passage that explores the struggle of the flesh, the power of the Spirit, and the choice of the believer. The Christian life is not a walk in the park, y'all; it's a journey marked by trials, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:16-20

Topics: Excuses

Preparing For The End Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Mar 3, 2014

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Peter gives his readers some very practical instructions on how to end our time on this earth so that we are properly prepared for our eternal future. This basic instruction contains some wise counsel regarding Christian living & ministry

1 PETER 4: 7-11 [Renewing Hope Series] PREPARING FOR THE END [Luke 12:35-43] The Bible here sounds a note of warning and motivation, the end is at hand! And because the end is near, there are some specific ways we should be living out the will of God. So Peter gives his readers some very ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

Why Care About People? God Calls Us To Do It

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Mar 13, 2012

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This is a message on why God's love for people should be our motivation for evangelism. Since God cares for people, we need to care.

Why Care About People, God Calls Us To Do It Hosea 11:1-11 Mark 1:14-21 Calvary 3-11-2012 Today we are starting a new series entitled “Why Care About People.” How many of you have discovered that people can cause you a lot of headaches? How many of you have been tempted at ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Discipleship - Part 3 Series

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Nov 9, 2020

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Today, I would like for us to look some more at the topic of the Routine of Discipleship...

Thus far in this series on discipleship we looked at “The Root of Discipleship” – Jesus commanded His followers to make disciples of all nations. Discipleship happens when Christians obey the Word of God and pass on their godly heritage to the next generation of Christians. We’ve discussed “The ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:2-5, Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Recieving Our Wage

Contributed by Ethan Sayler on Jul 30, 2002

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Through the grace of God in Jesus Christ, we recieve more than what we deserve.

A donkey and a fox went into partnership and sallied out to forage for food together. They hadn’t gone far before they saw a lion coming their way, at which they were both dreadfully frightened. But the fox thought he saw a way of saving his own skin, and went boldly up to the lion and whispered ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 29:15-28, Genesis 29:15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

In Giving Everything We Gain Everything

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Sep 12, 2003

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The giving away of our lives for others through Christ is where real life is found.

Mark 8:34-38 "In Giving Everything We Gain Everything" The first question in the Bible is found in Genesis, chapter 3. God asks Adam and Eve, "Where are you?" The answer?... ... "I was afraid because I was naked; so I hid." And so we have not only the first question in the Bible, but we ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:34-38

Denomination: United Methodist

Should Mothers Be Honored?

Contributed by Claud Owens on May 5, 2004

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Why we should honor our mothers on Mother’s Day

SERMON FOR-MOTHERS DAY SCRIPTURE READING: Deuteronomy 5: 16 GOSPEL READING: Matthew 15: 21 - 2 8 "Should Mothers Be Honored?" Deuteronomy 5:16 16 "Honor your father and your mother, as the LORD your God has commanded you, so that you may live long and that it may go well with you in the land the ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 5:16, Matthew 15:21-28

Denomination: Church Of God

By Whose Authority Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jan 24, 2003

based on 26 ratings

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What is the 1st commandment about? I used Dr. Laura’s Book on the 10 Commandments for a Jewish perspective on this series.

INTRODUCTION • How many of you have seen the epic, The Ten Commandments with Charlton Heston? What a great classic. I really believe that Moses looks like Charlton Heston!  • What are the Ten Commandments? Are they a set of archaic rules that were meant for people a few thousand years ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Determination To Make Christ Known Series

Contributed by David Lansdown on Jul 1, 2002

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Steps in becoming as determined as Peter and his colleagues to make Christ known.

Determination To Make Christ Known Acts 4:8-22 INTRODUCTION By a show of hands how many of you like fishing? Explain how Arnhem Land ruined me! Well, I want to tell you a story about three people who went on a fishing trip together: A priest, a pastor, & a rabbi went out in a boat to catch ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:8-22, Philippians 4:13

Denomination: Baptist

So, Christmas Is Over, Huh?

Contributed by John Beehler on Dec 26, 2001

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Christians are polarized by Christmas. We battle against the commercialism and secularization of one of the two most holy days for Christians.

So, Christmas is Over, huh? I have a poem I’d like to share with you. It’s called "The Month After Christmas." ‘Twas the month after Christmas, and all through the house, nothing would fit me, not even a blouse. The cookies I’d nibbled, the fudge I did taste, all the holiday parties ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14, Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Use Me

Contributed by Wayde Wilson on Jan 21, 2002

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God wants to use you to make an eternal difference in the lives of others during your time on earth.

INTRO: We Build People Overview FIRST BASE: COMMITTED TO MEMBERSHIP (Include Them) “Come and See…” – John 1:39. NON-NEGOTIABLE VALUE: “Every person has the right to a presentation of the gospel at his or her level of understanding. PRIMARY FOCUS: Evangelism * Assimilation * Ministering to needs ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Do You Do When The Affair Is With The Church?

Contributed by James Wilson on Nov 23, 2000

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We should not abuse the family with our faith.

What do you do when the affair is with the church? Luke 14:26 The pictures in Susan's "picture box" range from snapshots of church functions to pictures of our children when they were tiny, but they do have one thing in common--Susan isn't in the picture. Why? She's the official family ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:26

Denomination: Baptist

The Lord Of The Sabbath Series

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Nov 3, 2000

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The Christians relationship to the observance of the Sabbath is examined.

THE LORD OF THE SABBATH MARK 2:23-28 Introduction: Do you remember the old blue laws? When I was a child, most stores were closed on Sunday. If a store did happen to be open, like the old Lawson stores in our neighborhood were, many sections of that store would be covered over with sheets of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:23-28

Denomination: Baptist

The Lord Of The Sabbath

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 10, 2002

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A study on the Sabbath

Introduction: Do you remember the old blue laws? When I was a child, most stores were closed on Sunday. If a store did happen to be open, like the old Lawson stores in our neighborhood were, many sections of that store would be covered over with sheets of cloth or paper to restrict or limit ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:23-28

Denomination: Baptist

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