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  • Kevin Ruffcorn avatar

    Moved By Compassion Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jun 3, 2010
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    Jesus reacted to the needs of a grieving widow with love and compassion. His words and actions transformed lives and honored God.

    Luke 7:11-17 “Moved by Compassion” INTRODUCTION When peace, like a river, attendeth my way, When sorrows like sea billows roll; Whatever my lot, Thou has taught me to say, It is well, it is well, with my soul. Refrain: It is well, with my soul, It is well, it is well, with my ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Jesus Has Compassion Upon Our Grief

    Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Jun 3, 2010
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    As sermon for the 2nd Sunday after Pentecost, Proper 5, Series C

    2nd Sunday after Pentecost [Pr. 5] June 6, 2010 “Series C” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, in your boundless compassion, you sent your Son, Jesus the Christ, into our world that he might reveal ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Nain Procession To Party

    Contributed by Richard Jumper on Jun 5, 2010
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    God's Grace can happen at any time or any place.

    The Nain Procession to Party From what I've heard, a New Orleans jazz funeral is an experience like no other. The brass band begins its solemn procession at the church, playing hymns like "Free as a Bird" and "Just a Closer Walk with Thee",….no improvisation, no frills. Nothing but sadness ...read more

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    Denomination: Disciples Of Christ

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    Seized With Fear While Glorifying God

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jun 5, 2010
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    Mixed reactions to the miracles of Jesus.

    Luke 7: 11 – 17 / Seized With Fear While Glorifying God Intro: Throughout our lifetime we ask “why?” As children we ask, “why is the sky blue and the grass green?” As we grow older the “why-questions” become more difficult to answer. “Why do bad ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    "Good Grief"

    Contributed by Ken Harris on Jun 13, 2010
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    The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the believers to demonstrate the Love of Christ by providing emotional support - and assistance - to those that have loss their fathers, mothers, sons and daughters while serving in the U.S. Armed Forces.

    "Good Grief” Luke 7:11-17 (ESV) U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris, Jr. West Fort Hood Chapel Communion Sunday Killeen, TX 6 June 2010 Big Idea: Believers should show compassion and provide emotional support - and assistance - to those that have loss their sons and daughters while ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The One Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Apr 5, 2010
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    Thoughts about the power of Christ on Resurrection Sunday, and who He was, and what He did for us.

    Text: Luke 7:11-23, Title: The One, Date/Place: NRBC, 4/4/10, AM A. Opening illustration: The Babi prophecy of the coming one, Bahá'u'lláh, see below B. Background to passage: Jesus has been ministering in Galilee, given the Sermon on the Plain, then traveled through several of the towns ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Life Isn't Fair!

    Contributed by Lew Slade on Dec 22, 2008
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    If God is just why is life so unfair?

    Life isn’t fair? “Life isn’t fair!” How often have you heard those words spoken? We read ‘unfair’ news stories everyday. Widows and pensioners defrauded of their life savings; young women attacked and raped; young men killed or maimed in car accidents; refugees from yet another war in Africa dying ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Dying Is A Day Worth Living For

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Sep 2, 2010
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    For the believer, dying is not a grim prospect.

    Dying is a Day Worth Living For July 25, 2010 Introduction A Story 1 Cemeteries were always outside of town. a Private & public burying places-private burials were chiefly in gardens & caves. b Water courses, public roads were not allowed to pass through them; sheep were not allowed to graze in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What A Mother's Day!

    Contributed by James E. Parks on May 9, 2011
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    Uses the story of Jesus' resurrection of the widow's son in Luke 7 to remind us of the joy and difficulty that can come on Mother's Day.

    Since today is Mother’s Day, I thought I would begin with some possibilities for a list called “Murphy’s Laws of Parenting.” Murphy’s law is the idea that anything that can go wrong, will go wrong. So these are kind of some laws of how things can go wrong for moms or ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Paul Clemente avatar

    Jesus Said It, That Settles It! Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Dec 5, 2011
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    We live daily with physical truths without questioning; shouldn’t we also live with spiritual truths in the same way?

    There are many truths in the physical world to which we live with everyday without thinking about it. For example, if I let go of this mug of coffee, what will happen??? It’s a given that gravity exists and glass will likely break at impact and liquid spilled will spread out! Therefore, I will not ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Doubting Who Jesus Is Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Dec 12, 2011
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    God understands our doubts but we must learn how to handle them and remain in Christ!

    Is it wrong to ever wonder and have questions like, “Is there really a God? Is this Jesus stuff real? Is Jesus really coming back to earth for me?” We will read today in our passage John the Baptist asking Jesus, "Are you the one who was to come, or should we expect someone else?" How did Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Michael Deutsch avatar

    Expectations Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jun 27, 2014
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    A look at our expectations as we continue moving through Lent. Bringing the dead young man in Nain.

    Expectations Luke 7:11-17 March 23, 2014 We can’t get away from expectations! They follow us wherever we go! Whatever we do, we’re surrounded by them. We have expectations from our parents, our spouses, our children, siblings, from friends, teachers and employers . . . and even from ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus Raises A Widow's Son

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 1, 2013
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    In today's lesson we learn about Jesus' compassion, his power over death, and the response he inspires.

    Scripture During his earthly ministry Jesus raised three people back to life from the dead. They were Jairus’s daughter (Luke 8:40-56), Lazarus (John 11:1-44), and a widow’s son (Luke 7:11-17). Let’s read about Jesus raising a widow’s son in Luke 7:11-17: 11 Soon ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    What A Way To Ruin A Funeral Series

    Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Jun 14, 2020
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    When Jesus was around the dead couldn't stay dead and the living couldn't stay silent

    What a way to ruin a funeral Luke 7:11-17 I heard about a gifted public speaker, who was asked, what was his most difficult speaking assignment? He said, "That's easy. It was a speech I gave to the National Conference of Undertakers and the topic was 'How to Look ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    20th Sunday After Pentecost

    Contributed by Michael Tkachuk on Oct 20, 2020
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    God works in mysterious ways to bring something good out of the worst of what happens to us.

    A Spanish Catholic priest, the venerable Saint John of the Cross, wrote, "Live in faith and hope, though it be in darkness, for in this darkness God protects the soul. Cast your care upon God, for you are His, and He will not forget you. Do not think that He is leaving you alone, for that ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic