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  • Gerald Roberts avatar

    Jesus Brings Division

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Aug 20, 2013
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    The sermon describes how being a disciple can cause division with the world, family, and priorities in ones life.

    Jesus brings Division Luke 12:49-56 1. Being the Disciple of Jesus "Man it's all Good" • I wake up every day I am blessed • I can't wait to share the good news that is written in my heart that another heart might be blessed • I once was crooked now I am straight • I once ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Crescendo (August 18, 2019).

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Aug 14, 2020
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    Jesus shared with his audience then and his congregation today that life is not always a rose garden. Life is not a dress rehearsal. Some who are open to the gospel are often rejected by those who oppose it and sometimes they are family members.

    CRESCENDO Text: Luke 12:49 - 56 Have you ever had something happen that made your Adrenalin glands kick in instant overdrive when you were almost asleep? It said that Beethoven would sometimes shock his audiences with a shift from soft music to abrupt harsh noise. Imagine sitting ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Before It’s Too Late

    Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Feb 15, 2017
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    We can easily forget the importance of time in our lives and how a single moment in time can change our lives for eternity. We can become overwhelmed by the fast pace of our lives and the world forgetting that the next world is just a breath away.

    Before it’s too Late Luke 12:54-59 New International Version (NIV) 54 He said to the crowd: “When you see a cloud rising in the west, immediately you say, ‘It’s going to rain,’ and it does. And when the south wind blows, you say, ‘It’s going to be hot,’ and it is. Hypocrites! You know how to ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    When Jesus Is The Adversary

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on May 19, 2017
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    A look at a challenging passage that indicates that when we refuse Jesus as Savior He will become our Adversary at judgment.

    - These verses seem out of place. Why would Jesus end what He was saying here with talk about going to court? It doesn’t really seem to have much to do with the points He’s just made. - When that happens (and it happens at multiple places in the gospels), the temptation is to either presume that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Division Over Jesus

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Aug 11, 2019
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    Is conflict always avoidable? Is conflict always a sign of failure? Can good come from conflict? Let’s see how conflict is part of the Gospel message in Luke 12:49-56.

    Is conflict always avoidable? Is conflict always a sign of failure? Can good come from conflict? Let’s see how conflict is part of the Gospel message in Luke 12:49-56. Fire & Division Luke 12:49-51 “I have come to set the world on fire, and I wish it were already burning! 50 I have a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    We Need A Fire

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Aug 15, 2019
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    We must be "on fire" for the gospel of Christ Jesus and faithful to God's leading.

    We Need A Fire Luke 12:49 - 56 Intro: Three people died and were waiting at the pearly gates. The first man said to St. Peter, “I served faithfully as a pastor for over 50 years.” Peter told him to step aside and wait. The second person said, “I served my church faithfully for 40 years.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Peace On Earth? Really?

    Contributed by Howard Gunter on Aug 17, 2019
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    Jesus talks to us about divisiveness!

    Weekend Message/Devotion August 18, 2019 Peace on Earth? Really? Luke 12:49-56 Sermon Prayer: “Heavenly Father, I stand before Your people, to deliver Your message. Though the words are mine and I prepared this message, I pray that this message is Your message in its entirety. I pray your ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Song On The Flip Side

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on Aug 19, 2019
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    The call to justice goes hand in hand with the call to love God and our neighbor.

    August 18, 2019 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Luke 12:49-56; Jeremiah 23:23-29 The Song on the Flip Side Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. “I came to bring fire to the earth and how I wish it were already kindled! – Do ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Blessings Of Hardships

    Contributed by Fr. Rian Adams on Aug 26, 2019
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    Jesus said he came to, "send fire on the earth." This sermon takes a unique approach on this idea and uses the fire metaphor as a purging of the things inside us that hinder us from becoming who we can be through God.

    The Blessing of Hardships Since this Gospel reading is intense, I thought I’d begin by admitting something kind of funny about it. When I read it this week, I pictured Jesus at a Charlie Daniels concert singing, “Fire on the mountain run boys run.” It also made me wonder, “… how am I supposed ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

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    The End Times Matter Now Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 9, 2021
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    As a Christian believer, is the end of time really that important to my life? Does it really make a difference to how I live?

    My Aims for End Times Series: over the course of the next few weeks, I want you to join the believers of the early church by feeling the wonder and awe of the Bible’s teaching of Christ’s return. I want the impact of Christ’s return to stir you with new affections for Christ. As a Christian ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

    He Taught Them Many Parables… (The Parable Of The Weather Signs) # 7

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 14, 2022
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    Meteorology is the science that deals with the atmosphere and related phenomena.

    Weather is defined as the state of the atmosphere at a given time and place, with respect to variables such as temperature, moisture, wind velocity, and barometric pressure. There are a wide variety of technological instruments and observing systems that measure weather. These include: • ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Call To Reconciliation.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Mar 14, 2023
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    Be reconciled to God while there is yet time.

    A CALL TO RECONCILIATION. Luke 12:49-59. “Fire!” begins the Greek of Luke 12:49. “Fire I came to cast into the earth, and what will I if it be already kindled?” Fire speaks to us of God’s judgment, but also of refining, purifying. The fire that is kindled is both: the fire of judgment against ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Revd. Martin Dale avatar

    Gentle Jesus Meek And Mild. You Have To Be Kidding!

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Aug 13, 2022
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    Many people think of Jesus being in the words of Charles' Wesley's carol. But he wasn't. He came to do the Father's will even if it ruffled feathers. And he may even set Father against Son, as I experienced myself

    You will probably recall that famous Anglican hymn writer Charles Wesley’s famous hymn that start with the words “Gentle Jesus meek and mild” You have to be kidding - as we see in the Gospel today!! Jesus is anything but gentle, meek and mild as our Gospel reading today shows Story: At the ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Michael McCartney avatar

    The Bible And Jesus - His Teachings Pt 3 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Aug 13, 2022
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    Jesus most taught about subject from all His sermons Is on The Kingdom of Heaven or God In Scripture. Yet few preachers spend time focusing on this very Important topic Jesus covered it over and over.

    Video Transition: Stories of the Kingdom The Bible and Jesus Thesis: The Story of God as revealed in the Bible points to Jesus as the main character of the story of the Bible and the hero of the world. Yes, Jesus is the main hero (Savior) of the Bible! Since Jesus is the central figure of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Storms Brewing

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on Aug 15, 2022
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    A sermon for the Sunday after Pentecost, Year C, Lectionary 20

    August 14, 2022 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Jeremiah 23:23-29; Luke 12:49-56 Storms Brewing Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. I’m a fan of the Tony Hillerman murder mystery series. The stories take place on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran