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Memorial Day 2018

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on May 26, 2018

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In this sermon we look at the purpose of Memorial Day, and we look at the importance of remembering Christ

Memorial Day 2018 Text: Deuteronomy 8:11 – 19 Well, this is Memorial Day weekend. And it’s an important holiday. Not just because people get off work. And not because we get to see so many family and friends. Even though those things are nice. It’s important because of what it’s all ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 8:11-19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Triumphal Entry

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Mar 27, 2024

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Let’s take a quick look at the wording of these verses to look a little deeper into the event.

Our passage tonight happens to fall in a timely manner. It is the familiar story that we hear each year at this time. Tonight’s passage is the familiar passage of Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem. But let’s take a quick look at the wording of these verses to look a little deeper into the ...read more

Scripture: John 12:12-19

Denomination: Baptist

Our Mighty Fortress

Contributed by John White on Oct 18, 2006

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The security and safety of being firmly grounded on our Solid Rock, Jesus Christ.

OUR MIGHTY FORTRESS Psalm 46:1-11 "God [is] our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore will not we fear, though the earth be removed, and though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea; [Though] the waters thereof roar [and] be troubled, [though] the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

One More Night With The Frogs?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 20, 2002

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We look at Pharoah and ponder why would he want one more night with the frogs?

ONE MORE NIGHT WITH THE FROGS? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Exodus 8:8 Then Pharoah called for Moses and Aaron and said, Intreat the Lord, that He may take awaythe frogs from me, and from my people; and I will let the people go. That they may do sacrifice unto the Lord. 9. And ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 8:8-10, Luke 17:32

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Created To Connect Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 15, 2017

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This message looks at the story of Adam and how he was created to connect.

Created to Connect How many of you grew up with Lego? Not me, I had the little soft red building blocks when I was kid. Other kids had Lego, but I had these little red building blocks. They looked like bricks but they only connected at two points and those points were square, so everything you ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:15-25

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Wisdom Of The Olive Tree

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Jan 6, 2012

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Some very valuable lessons come from looking at the traits of the ageless olive tree.

Judges 9:8-9 KJV The trees went forth on a time to anoint a king over them; and they said unto the olive tree, Reign thou over us. [9] But the olive tree said unto them, Should I leave my fatness, wherewith by me they honour God and man, and go to be promoted over the ...read more

Scripture: Judges 9:8-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Immutability Of God

Contributed by Brian Bill on Aug 6, 2018

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In our changing world, we can count on our unchanging God.

Aren’t you glad that God has spoken and that He still speaks through His Word? I’ve been reflecting on a tweet this week: “God didn’t spend 1600 years and use over 40 different authors - most who never met each other - for us to now rely on personal experiences and extra-biblical revelation to ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:13-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Dreams Of A Community Series

Contributed by Josh Reich on Feb 13, 2007

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This is part 1 of my 5 week series on what the church needs to look like in the emerging culture. This looks specifically at what the early church looked like, and what those practices can look like in our world.

If you have your bibles, you can open them to Acts 2. We are starting a 5 week series today called an elemental church. This is an exciting series for me, because I hope at the end of the 5 weeks, you will have a better idea about how I think about church. Some of my hopes and dreams for us as a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What To Think In Time For Supper Series

Contributed by Anonymous Contributor on Apr 1, 2013

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To think about the time of the Last Supper? • Look back - for Christ's death • Look ahead - for the second coming of Christ • Look inside - make a self-examination • Look at the sides - concern yourself with the next

1 Corinthians 11.17-34 Should be practiced by the church until He returns. The elements of the Supper, the bread and wine are symbols of the body and blood of Christ. They do not transubstantiated (ICR - saw body and blood), nor substantiate (Luther - the body and blood of Jesus are present "in, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:17-34

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Search For Meaning Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Feb 23, 2023

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In your pursuit of meaning in life, look beyond your own hands; look beyond your own head; and look beyond your own heart. Look beyond the sun to the Lord, who died for you and rose again.

Since its founding in 1995, people have used eBay to sell billions of items. They include some odd products and occasionally something priceless. For example… In 1954, the great physicist Albert Einstein penned a personal letter to philosopher Erik Gutkind in which he defended his views on ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 1:12-18, Ecclesiastes 2:1-17, John 10:10

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Give Me Some Fruit - Part 1

Contributed by Larry Turner on Jul 24, 2015

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A look at the first 6 fruits of the Spirit that all Christians should display.

What a beautiful garden I have this year. I planted peppers, tomatoes, squash, lettuce, radishes, watermelon, cantaloupes, cucumbers, onions, okra, and green beans. It was exciting watching the seed plants push their way through the ground. And everyday watching the established plants grow and ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Foursquare

Optimistic Outlook Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Dec 28, 2011

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When we rely on the promises of God, we can look ahead with confidence; we can look up with commitment; and we can look around with compassion.

John Ortberg, in his book If You Want to Walk on Water, You’ve Got to Get Out of the Boat, cites a medical study in which 122 men who had suffered their first heart attack were evaluated on their degree of hopefulness and pessimism: “Of the 25 most pessimistic men, 21 had died eight ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 48:1-22

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Send Me!

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Jul 8, 2014

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God is looking for volunteers! He is looking for those who would do His work! He is looking for those people who would hear His call!

Isaiah 6:6-13-Then one of the seraphim flew to me, having in his hand a live coal which he had taken with the tongs from the altar. And he touched my mouth with it, and said: “Behold, this has touched your lips; Your iniquity is taken away, And your sin purged.” Also I heard the voice ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:6-13

Denomination: Baptist

In Christ #4

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 29, 2022

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We have looked at our REDEMPTION, and praise the Lord for this. In this message we will look at our REVELATION. (And, in the following message we will look at our REWARDS.)

In verse 3 we are told that God wants to bless us. Then Paul gives us a grocery list of things in the next few verses that God has blessed us with. Illus: One of the biggest days of the church year should be Thanksgiving Day. Why? It is obvious. Because we all have so much to be thankful ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:8-10

Denomination: Baptist

It's Only A Name Series

Contributed by Mark Atherton on Sep 13, 2001

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A look at the third commandment

Names = CHARACTER Because names are important, we don’t use God’s name in a: PROFANE or VAIN way - in our SPEECH - **what comes out of our mouths equals what’s in our HEARTS ** Mt. 12:34; Mt. 15:18; Lk. 6:45 - in our ACTIONS "vain" = CARRY Amos 2:7 ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:7

Denomination: Holiness

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