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Are You 'whole'? Are You Thankful?

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Oct 17, 2007

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A short talk given at a midweek communion service. Anyone (absolutely anyone) who calls out to Jesus for pity, mercy, forgiveness, will receive it; but are we thankful? Are we ’whole’?

Jesus brings wholeness. We bring thankfulness. What have you brought with you to this service of Holy Communion today? By that I don’t mean shopping trolleys, or shopping lists, or an umbrella in case it rains, or that letter which you forgot to post. What have you brought to Church today? Have you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Anglican

Building The Community Of Faith

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on May 13, 2007

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how the church must become a community of faith to reach the world for Jesus Christ

Intro: bowling, concerts, even movies, overall attendance is in steady decline. Up in attendance coffee houses, bars, hiking, biking and Rving. Evidently, closeness, community, personal interaction is becoming more important in our society. Church attendance, down. What is the key to survival, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Praying That Politicians Relish What Is Right Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 12, 2015

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The coming of Our Lord Jesus Christ encourages us to work to restructure society around the Law of God, especially as that pertains to our stewardship of earth.

Thursday of 3rd week in Advent 2015 December 17 Joy of the Gospel Today is one of those pivots that our liturgical year turns around. In the first part of Advent, we look forward to the return of Our Lord, Jesus Christ, and the general judgement and resurrection that He promised. In other words, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1-17

Denomination: Catholic

Success Or Failure? Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 20, 2016

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We must realize that the whole of God's plan is greater than the part we play in it.

Thursday of Second Week in Lent 2016 Joy of the Gospel Sometimes I think of irony as God’s invention to help us cope with the effects of original sin. Just consider this rich guy, fat and happy, with what he thinks is everything he ever wanted. He dies, and the Douay-Rheims translation ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Catholic

Lessons From The Pearl

Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Oct 14, 2010

based on 19 ratings

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The pearl illustrates several wonderful spiritual lessons about the Lord Jesus Christ and His church.

Title: LESSONS FROM THE PEARL Text: Matthew 13:45-46 Intro: In this parable the merchant is Jesus, the pearl is the church, and the great price is the death of Jesus on the cross. Pearls have been used for centuries as objects of beauty. We will take a look at the pearl and notice how it ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:45-46

Denomination: *other

Why We Should Be In Church?

Contributed by Mark Mitchell on Jun 1, 2015

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Attending church regularly is not only a command it is important

I. Because regular worship assists in building and maintaining our faith. (v.25a) - Illustration # 2 - 2Th 2:1 Now concerning the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ and our being gathered together to him, we ask you, brothers, - The Greek noun (“episunagoge,”) for “being gathered ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:12-25

Denomination: Baptist

Contending With Evil Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 13, 2019

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Just because we are chosen by God, baptized into Christ, does not mean that we are infallibly going to attain God’s promises. We are always tempted, as Christ was, to follow the allurements of the world, flesh and devil.

Saint Anthony of the Desert 2019 Saint Anthony–the less famous one we call “Anthony of the Desert”–died 1653 years ago today. Since he is also called “Anthony the Great” and “Anthony of Egypt” and several other honorifics, we might want to know more about him, and what he can teach us today. But ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:40-45, Hebrews 3:7-14, Psalm 95:6-11

Denomination: Catholic

Come On Down

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Jul 11, 2012

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What a terrible position to be in, when we find ourselves dangerously positioned higher than Christ. This is when Jesus challenges us to Come On Down.

TITLE: COME ON DOWN SCRIPTURE: ST. LUKE 19:1-10 I am reminded of a game show that has been televised since 1956 entitled THE PRICE IS RIGHT. Even if you are not a fan of the game show we are very familiar with the announcers call to those in attendance as they hope for the opportunity to be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

You Got Some Splain' To Do….

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Aug 20, 2008

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Peter has to explain the gentile problem to the Jeusalem church

You got some splain’ to do…. Our scripture today refers to one of the very first church meetings. The original group of believers were all Jewish…. There might have been some proselytes which were gentiles which were believers in YHWH however would always be considered second class Jews in the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-4

Denomination: Congregational

Federal Control - A Christian Reaction

Contributed by Robert Sickler on Apr 10, 2015

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People have willingly allowed the government to gain influence and control over almost every facet of their lives, just because of their need to believe in the existence of a higher power who offers them succor and security.

Federal Control –a Christian’s Reaction. Illustration The young missionary arrived early in the morning at a native village where he was to share the word of God through an interpreter. The fellowship meeting would not take place until the next day so the missionary was given time to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 8:1-22

Denomination: Christian Church

Helping Christians To Be Effective Leaders

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

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Caution to newly promoted executives—remember what the mamma whale told the baby whale: “When you get to the top and start letting off steam, that’s the time you’re most apt to be harpooned

HELPING CHRISTIANS ASCEND TO HIGHER LEVELS OF LEADERSHIP EFFECTIVENESS (Eph. 4:15,16) "No longer should we be like children tossed like ships to and fro between chance gusts of teaching and wavering with every changing wind of doctrine, the prey of cunning and cleverness of unscrupulous men ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Prepare The Way

Contributed by Andrew Schroer on Mar 12, 2001

based on 34 ratings

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We are prepared for Christ’s coming through faith, so let us stay in the Word to keep that faith.

Imagine this: the President of the United States, Bill Clinton, has decided to visit the great city of Anchorage, Alaska. But the day before he is scheduled to arrive, a big snow storm hits. What does the city of Anchorage do to prepare for his visit? Well, for one, you’d probably see snow ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:1-6

Denomination: Lutheran

Located, Loosed And Lead

Contributed by Phillip Sims on Dec 3, 2003

based on 64 ratings

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This sermon is an account of Jesus’ Triumphal Entry, and focuses on the beast that he called from obscurity to service.

Located, Loosed and Lead Mark 11: 2-10 Job 39:5-7 The preaching of this passage usually is reserved for palm Sunday but it is a very important passage and is practical and applicable to us in many ways. It is the narrative of Jesus’ triumphal entry in to Jerusalem. It fulfills prophecy and it is ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:2-10, Job 39:5-7

Denomination: Holiness

The Purpose Of The Church- Evangelism Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Aug 8, 2003

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This sermon looks at 3 principles that Jesus used to earn the right to present the gospel to people

INTRODUCTION • What is one of the most intimidating things God calls us to do as Christians? What is the one thing that we are asked to do that sends shivers up most of our spines? • Evangelism is one of the most intimidating of the purposes of the church. The command to tell everyone about Jesus. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Who Is In God's Family? Series

Contributed by David Asch on Oct 18, 2004

based on 64 ratings

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In this text Mark shows us what it takes to be in God’s family – who it is that makes us God’s family. We’ll see that it requires a radical commitment, but has radical benefits.

WHO IS IN GOD’S FAMILY? Mark 3:20-35 INTRO: Becoming a part of Anne’s family required a radical commitment: My family was not very “hands on.” We didn’t hug or kiss very much at all. But in Anne’s family, you could not leave a family meal or gathering of any kind without kissing everyone in ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:20-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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