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"practice, Practice, Practice"

Contributed by David Henderson on Jul 20, 2020

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As Paul opens this chapter he feels compelled to remind us again of his status-he is writing as a prisoner-now he is not in the system as we sometimes say-he wants it to be clear he is a prisoner of the Lord. A prisoner of the Lord has a very unique status.

"Practice, Practice, Practice" Ephesians 4:1-6 As Paul opens this chapter he feels compelled to remind us again of his status-he is writing as a prisoner-now he is not in the system as we sometimes say-he wants it to be clear he is a prisoner of the Lord. A prisoner of the Lord has a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Remember: The Worst Things Are Never The Last Things

Contributed by Don Hawks on Jun 27, 2007

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A Pastoral Response to the Virginia Tech Events of April 16, 2007

INTRODUCTION: Common Questions about tragic events-- • Why is there so much evil in the world? • Why do innocent people suffer? • Where was God when this happened? A--TRUE STORIES ABOUT PEOPLE WHO EXPERIENCED TRAGIC EVENTS IN THEIR LIVES AND THEIR ULTIMATE RESPONSE TO THE TRAGEDIES THEY FACED. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1

Denomination: Methodist

A Christmas Eve Meditation

Contributed by Monty Newton on Dec 26, 2007

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In simplicity Jesus came and in simplicity we celebrate his birth and our hope.

Title: A Christmas Eve Meditation Text: Luke 1:1-14 Thesis: In simplicity Jesus came… and in simplicity we celebrate his birth and our hope. Introduction A year ago, Bonnie and I were returning home from visiting our family in Chicago. It was cold and the weather turned bitter. The roads ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Www.ecc5.com Series

Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Dec 5, 2011

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If we ever hope to discover the true meaning of life, then we must address these three "W".

www.ecc5.com ECCLESIASTES 5:1-20 Introduction: What is this title all about? It’s simple. I want to communicate (.com) with you from Ecclesiastes 5 (ECCS) about three issues that all start with the letter “W.” A few sermons back we talked about the letter “I.” ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 5:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

What Is Your Christmas All About? Series

Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 29, 2011

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Many people make Christmas about everything but Christ.

What is Your Christmas All About? Matthew 2 Series: Christmas with the Classics November 27, 2011 Morning Service Movie Clip: Merry Christmas Charlie Brown Key Question: What is your Christmas all about? (Empty religion) – Contentment Scene: When Charlie Brown asks what Christmas is all ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-11

Denomination: Church Of God

18th Sunday After Pentecost

Contributed by Michael Tkachuk on Oct 12, 2020

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After worked hard all night and catching no fish, Simon Peter was ready to quit. But, when he followed Jesus' instructions, he made the catch of his life!

Work is something most living creatures understand. For those who are still in the work force, have you ever asked yourself whether you work to live or live to work? There is a big difference between working to live and living to work. Working to live gives you the money you need to put a roof over ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11, 2 Corinthians 9:6-11

Denomination: Catholic

Duty Consciousness

Contributed by William Baeta on Nov 13, 2002

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“Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Come and share your master’s happiness!” Matt. 25:23

Theme: Duty consciousness Text: Zeph. 1:7, 12-18; 1 Thess. 5:1-11; Matt. 25:14-30 Today’s Scripture reading from the gospel of Matthew belongs to what is referred to as the Olivet discourse as it was delivered as Jesus sat on the Mount of Olives. Addressed to His disciples it was intended to give ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30, Proverbs 31:10-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"Standing In The Marketplace"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Sep 20, 2014

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A sermon about the graciousness of God.

"Standing in the Marketplace" Matthew 20:1-16 In many farming communities, migrant day laborers stand on corners from the early hours of the morning, waiting for someone to hire them. Workers who are standing at the corner of a park, the market, or the hardware store in the early afternoon ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: United Methodist

Preach For Free? Must Be Crazy!

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Feb 24, 2017

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People say preachers are in it for the money, but if one comes just ready to preach for free they think you are nuts. Where's the win-win? ;-)

Ever since I have been saved, I have heard that "Preachers are only in it for the money." My first pastor was driving a twelve-year-old car, raising four kids on a salary that was equal to what my father-in-law was paying in weekly taxes. Admittedly, when you look at the lifestyles of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 11:7-8, 1 Corinthians 9:18

Denomination: Baptist

Kindness: Show Kindness Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Sep 5, 2012

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Show kindness and you’d have served Christ! Heed the call to reflect God’ kindness. Make effrots to cultivate it. Take initiative to show kindness.

Read Matthew 25:31-46 – show kindness and you’d have served Christ! How did Jesus distinguish the sheep from the goats? From the way they treat others. The tree shall be known by its fruits. • He is not making them into sheep and goats. He is dividing them as He sees them. • Believers of Christ ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How To Make The Angels Laugh

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 23, 2010

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How to make the angels laugh (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

How to make the angels laugh – Pt 2 Reading: Luke chapter 15 verses 1-10 (1). The first thing needed for reaching the lost is compassion. • Jesus had the "tax collectors and sinners" gathering around him. • Notice these are lost people who were not running from Jesus but rather running to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-10

Denomination: Brethren

Overcoming Feelings Of Inadequacy Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Aug 21, 2003

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Here are some self-help principles for overcoming feelings of inadequacy from Daniel chapter five.

What makes people behave badly? We partially answered that question last week in the sermon, "Putting an End to Self-defeating Behavior" based on Daniel chapter four, but the Word of God is going to expand our understanding this week. The Bible gives us an example of some very bad behavior here ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 5:1-31

Denomination: Baptist

Doing The Right Thing Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Jul 6, 2003

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We must have the courage to do the right thing.

DOING THE RIGHT THING Genesis 39:1-23 S: Courage Th: Profiles in Courage Pr: WE MUST HAVE THE COURAGE TO DO THE RIGHT THING. ?: Inductive KW: Segments TS: We will breakdown the story of Joseph in Genesis 39 into six sections that will show how he handled adversity. The _____ section ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

Stand Up America Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jul 1, 2010

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The kind of people God uses to bring a nation back to Him are those who stand strong in Him, stand alone, and stand true.

Happy Birthday America! Isn’t this is a great country in which we live? After all, only in America do people order double cheeseburgers, large fries and a DIET coke. Only in America do we leave cars worth thousands of dollars in the driveway and put our junk in the garage. Only in America do we ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 23:8-17

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Trials Of Too Much Or Too Little Money Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jun 21, 2021

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In James 1:9-12, James helps us understand that in order for us to persevere in our trials with joy, we must adopt God’s eternal perspective on poverty and wealth.

Allow me to start with two stories to get us thinking about perspectives on having too much or too little money. 1. I read about an exclusive school in Hollywood that was attended by children of movie stars, producers, and directors. a. One day, the children were asked to write a composition on ...read more

Scripture: James 1:9-12, Colossians 3:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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