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Sermon On The Mount (1) Series

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Feb 1, 2011

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Is the Church really salt and light in our society

Mt 5:13-20 Salt and Light Story: In the 19th Century (before radar was invented) ships avoided each other by looking out for beacons or lights on other ships. And they communicated with each other by flashing messages to each other by light in a sort of morse code. One day a Royal Naval ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-20

Denomination: Anglican

A Song To The God Of Creation.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 7, 2021

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The multifarious Creation by the One who dwells in impenetrable Light.

A SONG TO THE GOD OF CREATION. Psalm 104:1-9, Psalm 104:24, Psalm 104:35c. The opening of this Psalm, “Bless the LORD, O my soul” (Psalm 104:1a), is familiar from the beginning of the previous chapter (Psalm 103:1). The response of the Psalmist to his own exhortation to “Bless the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 104:1-9, Psalm 104:24, Psalm 104:35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Springtime Of My Love

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 13, 2018

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'This is a great mystery, but I speak concerning Christ and the Church' (Ephesians 5:32).

THE SPRINGTIME OF MY LOVE. Song of Songs 2:8-13. The date and time of your next meeting is set: outside the Department store on such a street at such a time on Friday, or whenever. There you are, waiting, perhaps forgetting that these buildings often have more than one door. You wonder if ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 2:8-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Treasure Hunt

Contributed by Jun Evangelista on Sep 3, 2023

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How do you like to see and understand the real treasure according to Jesus?

Treasure Hunt Illustration: The Pirate's Gold in Adak Islands In 1892, an illegal seal poacher and Pirate named Gregory Dwargstaf hid gold coins worth $365 million dollars in 150 food and milk tin cans, on the island of Adak. He was running away from the govt officials and found the secluded ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Tomb Is Empty

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Mar 19, 2023

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The empty tomb is all the evidence we need to prove the central claim of Christianity: the resurrection of Jesus.

There’s an old joke that people tell about cemeteries when they drive by: ‘How many people are dead in that one?’ the answer, of course, is “All of them.” It’s true, isn’t it? Tombs are for people who have died. The really important ones may be called sepulchres or mausoleums. Some of them are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10, 1 Corinthians 15:14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Behold Your King.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Mar 11, 2022

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The humiliation of Jesus, the frustration of Pilate, and the treason of the Jewish priesthood.

BEHOLD YOUR KING. John 19:1-16. The nineteenth chapter of John’s Gospel opens in the midst of the ridiculous drama of Pilate’s darting back and forth between the hypocritical Jewish leadership on the doorstep, who refused to come into the judgment hall of the palace ‘lest they be defiled and ...read more

Scripture: John 19:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Grace"

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Feb 23, 2002

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Year A. Third Sunday in Lent John 4: 5-42 March 3, 2002 -- THIRD SUNDAY IN LENT Exodus 17:1-7 Psalm 95 Let us shout for joy to the rock of our salvation. (Ps. 95:1) Roman

Year A. Third Sunday in Lent John 4: 5-42 March 3, 2002 -- THIRD SUNDAY IN LENT Exodus 17:1-7 Psalm 95 Let us shout for joy to the rock of our salvation. (Ps. 95:1) Romans 5:1-11 John 4:5-42 Title: “Grace” A Samaritan woman gradually comes to belief in Jesus. She then spreads the word and many ...read more

Scripture: John 4:5-42

Denomination: Lutheran

Ii Lent, Year C

Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Feb 24, 2001

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Some Pharisees express concern over Christ’s safety and welfare. Jesus laments over all who reject him, his message and ministry. God is like a mother hen who protects her chicks under her wings.

Sermon for II Lent, Year C Based on Lk. 13:31-35 By Pastor Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson Today’s gospel is most profound! It’s like a painting bursting with a wide variety of colours, contours, moods and movements. It’s like a piece of music full of conflicting and complementary themes, melodies and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:31-35

Denomination: Lutheran

Love Lifted Me

Contributed by Dan Buis on Feb 25, 2001

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We are ascended with Christ!

Some of the hottest books on the market right now in the Christian and even secular market are books about the rapture. The rapture is the biblical teaching taken from I Thessalonians 4 that Christ will return at the sound of the trumpet, the dead will be raised and those of us who are “in Christ” ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"God's Role For His People.”

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Nov 15, 2001

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Year A. 1st Sunday of Advent December 2, 2001 Isaiah 2: 1-5 Title: “God’s role for His People.”

Year A. 1st Sunday of Advent December 2, 2001 Isaiah 2: 1-5 Title: “God’s role for His People.” The Book of Isaiah looks back on three centuries of Jewish history from about 750 to 435BC and portrays God’s interpretation, his view of that history. Three general periods- pre-exile chapters one to ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 2:1-5

Denomination: Lutheran

The King Is Coming Series

Contributed by Dan Brown on Jan 22, 2007

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John the Baptist prepares the way for Christ the King. Look at John’s message repent for the kingdom of heaven is at hand and what that means for us today

Sermon 1/21/07-Matt. 3:1-10- “The King is Coming!” Intro. –Turn to Matt. 3. Event coming up that I enjoy watching. State of the Union address. One of the most powerful moments each year is right at the beginning, when in the midst of all the noise and chaos there is a voice that booms out ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-10

Denomination: *other

Offences, Offenders And The Offended

Contributed by Michael Brewster on Dec 27, 2008

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Define some key terms to help with our understanding of what they are, examine what an offence cycle looks like and lastly discover the first offender present in our lives and how to deal with him appropriately.

Offenders, Offences and the Offended 2Cor. 6:3-7 Introduction: It has happened to all of us at one time or another where someone has done something, said something or maybe even heard something that has offended us. Some of us have been so offended where we shut ourselves down and have decided to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:3-7

Denomination: Baptist

How To Be A Branch

Contributed by Carl Greene on May 12, 2009

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Jesus speaks to His disciples describing the "Vine" and "branches." We branches are conduits passing on to others God’s grace as it flows through us. If we stay connected to the vine, God’s Grace passes through us on the way to someone in need and they wi

How many folks here like to “savor the flavor” of a really good glass of wine? Wine is often associated with special events, and surely with fine meals. In fact, there has been quite a bit of evidence provided to show that a glass of red wine once a day is a heart healthy practice. When you ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: Methodist

The Transforming Power Of Bloopers

Contributed by Craig Condon on Mar 7, 2015

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The Holy Spirit gives a transfigured person power to do what he or she could not do before. Authority stood on the mountaintop. The same authority and light guides us through and out of whatever wilderness we may be in, whatever horror we face.

Many of you may remember a TV show called "TV's Bloopers and Practical Jokes". Well my friends, bloopers have never been limited to television shows. In fact, some of the funniest bloopers have appeared in church bulletins. For example: 1. Barbara remains in the hospital and needs blood donors for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:28-36

Denomination: Anglican

Faithfulness Series

Contributed by Steven Spillman on May 2, 2008

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“… faith (a human response to God) and faithfulness (a virtue of God and his servants).”

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control.” (Galatians 5:22) Holman’s Illustrated Bible Dictionary has a pretty extensive entry under “Faith/Faithfulness.” You’d expect that. “Faith” and “faithfulness” are pretty big ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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