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"The Pure Fruit Of Innocence"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Aug 18, 2002

based on 17 ratings

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What made the infant church powerful and successful is no less available to us now.

When my cat was about a year old he developed a urinary infection. A friend of mine who was a veterinary assistant brought home some sample medicines that I administered to the cat for several days, and the problem seemed to be cured. A week or two later however, the symptoms came back. He ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:46-47

Denomination: Orthodox

In Search Of A Lord Series

Contributed by Michael Muller on Feb 28, 2007

based on 15 ratings

| 6,021 views

People want a Saviour, but not a Lord; God will only be Saviour and Lord, nothing less.

PEOPLE ARE WANTING A SAVIOUR – NOT A LORD… BUT GOD WILL ONLY BE SAVIOUR AND LORD – NOTHING LESS LET’S EXPLORE THIS STORY FROM A DIFFERENT PERSPECTIVE This seems to have been a rather unfair encounter with the rich young man – don’t you think? Perhaps we might feel it was right that Jesus hit him ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Sixteenth Sunday In Ordinary Time- Weeds And Wheat

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jun 27, 2023

| 1,086 views

Sanctity is less about the evil we resist than the good we embrace.

There was an interesting report in the news a while back. It was about an event designed for college kids. The purpose was to get them to take weeds seriously. One pundit called it “the World Series of weeds.” Agriculture students from universities in the U.S. and Canada competed in being able to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-43

Denomination: Catholic

Jesus Is Our Hope!

Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Mar 31, 2010

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As the song goes our hope is built on nothing less then Jesus blood and righteousness!

Intro: 1. Lucy and Linus are sitting in front of the TV set when she says to Linus, “Go get me a glass of water.” Linus looks surprised, “Why should I do anything for you? You never do anything for me!” Lucy responds, “On your 75th birthday, I will bake you a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

The Cross And Sacrifice

Contributed by Cameron Horsburgh on Nov 5, 2001

based on 48 ratings

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Taking up our crosses means no less a sacrifice than it did for Jesus.

Advertisements often make all sorts of big offers, but we find out afterwards that there are hidden catches. These sorts of things are always hidden in the ’fine print.’ Companies that sell computer software do this a lot. When you buy computer software, you have to agree to all sorts of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:34-38

Denomination: Holiness

A Matter Of Heart

Contributed by David Dewitt on Jun 6, 2004

based on 18 ratings

| 3,806 views

The reality is that stewardship is less about money than it is about the nature of our hearts

A Matter of Heart 2 Corinthians 9:8 & Malachi 3:10 June 6, 2004 Introduction Several weeks ago Abigail and I went to McDonalds and after we got our food, I decided that I was going to help myself to one of her French Fries but unfortunately Abigail had other ideas. As I reached out to grab one she ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:10, 2 Corinthians 9:8

Denomination: Church Of God

Why Would We Settle For Just Crumbs?

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Oct 22, 2019

| 4,297 views

Many of us settle for far less than God wants us to have.

Why would we settle for just crumbs? Matthew 15: 26 But he answered and said, It is not meet to take the children's bread, and to cast it to dogs. 27 And she said, Truth, Lord: yet the dogs eat of the crumbs which fall from their masters' table. 28 Then Jesus answered and said unto her, O ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:26-28

Denomination: Baptist

Priorities

Contributed by Grant Adams on Aug 3, 2021

| 4,446 views

The greatest tragedy of life is that so many are willing to settle for less than the best.

The greatest tragedy of life is that so many are willing to settle for less than the best. To accept mediocrity, insignificance, the petty when life could have meaning, fulfillment, and purpose. What you receive depends on your priorities. What is really important? Your priorities will affect ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:33

Denomination: Baptist

What Are Characteristics Of True Spirituality Versus Law Oriented Religion?

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

based on 74 ratings

| 6,271 views

1. How can we learn to develop more characteristics of true spirituality and less law directed religiosity? In a world where many people see religion as a set of rules, regulations and restrictions, Paul teaches us the meaning of true spirituality.

1. How can we learn to develop more characteristics of true spirituality and less law directed religiosity? In a world where many people see religion as a set of rules, regulations and restrictions, Paul teaches us the meaning of true spirituality. The great apostle wanted the Roman church to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:17-29

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Obedient Unto Death

Contributed by David Brockhouse on Apr 3, 2008

based on 4 ratings

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The Lenten season bares the skeletons of our disobedience in more ways than one; it Illuminates the one who was “obedient, even unto death on a cross” for our salvation. It also illuminates the less than stellar attitudes and behaviors we are prone to dis

“Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility consider others better than yourselves. Your attitude should be the same as that of Christ Jesus: Who, being in very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to be grasped, but made himself nothing, taking the very ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:3-8

Denomination: Lutheran

Breaking Free From Mammon Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Nov 18, 2014

based on 2 ratings

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We need to break free from the spirit of Mammon, which causes us to crave more, having less to show for it. Mammon wants to keep you enslaved and distracted from following God fully, but God wants you to be free!

Breaking Free from Mammon Luke 16:9-15 9 "And I say to you, make friends for yourselves by unrighteous mammon, that when you fail, they may receive you into an everlasting home. 10 "He who is faithful in what is least is faithful also in much; and he who is unjust in what is least is unjust ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:9-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Slave Auction

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on May 23, 2013

| 3,156 views

“We want to do more, but we do less. We want to reach higher, but we fall lower. We want to be better, but we turn out worse. We are a slave to sin. Freedom only found in Christ”

Video - (History Channel clip on American Slave Auction) “We want to do more, but we do less. We want to reach higher, but we fall lower. We want to be better, but we turn out worse.” We cry out – v. 24 “O wretched man am I…” 1. A Slave To Sin - A slave to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:14-25

Denomination: Baptist

Marriage Is More Than A Gift… It Is God’s Plan For His Church

Contributed by Sam Furmage on Jun 11, 2012

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Beginning with a scriptural look at why marriage is such an important gift for us, moving on to how marriage looks like a model for our response to the gospel, ending with what this means and how we can join in the glory this leads to.

Marriage – Marriage is more than a gift… it is God’s plan for His church Sunday 10th June 2012 – 9:45 – St John’s, Hedge End Readings NT – Ephesians 5:15-32 OT – Jeremiah 31:31-34 Gospel – Matthew 19:1-12 Now, O Lord, take my lips and speak through them; Take our minds and think through ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:1-12

Denomination: Anglican

Why Jesus Concentrated More On Harvest Than Maintenance Ministries

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

based on 97 ratings

| 7,128 views

Why Jesus Concentrated More on Harvest Than Maintenance Ministries - Matt 9:36-38 (Pressing on for the upward call of God in Christ Jesus)

Why Jesus Concentrated More on Harvest Than Maintenance Ministries - Matt 9:36-38 Illustration:The noted English architect Sir Christopher Wren was supervising the construction of a magnificent cathedral in London. A journalist thought it would be interesting to interview some of the workers, so ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:36-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Let The Holy Spirit Make Your Appeals More Effective

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 30, 2004

based on 27 ratings

| 2,829 views

Ten Ways to allow the Holy Spirit to make your appeals more effective.

Let the Holy Spirit Make Your Appeals More Effective (Luke 12:12-16) Illustration: George Herbert was a gifted 17th-century English poet. At one point in his life he wasn’t sure he wanted to do what God wanted him to do. Being the pastor of a church didn’t appeal to him, even though he sensed that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:12-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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