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They Bowed Down And Worshiped Him

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 30, 2025

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A sermon for Epiphany of the Lord Sunday.

Matthew 2:1-12 Today is Epiphany Sunday. Now, what do we mean by that? Epiphany really is that same word as in, “Wow, I just realized something I had never thought of before! I’ve had an epiphany.” It’s a revelation, a moment of insight, when what was previously muddy or confusing ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: United Methodist

Making Right Choices Series

Contributed by Chris Kelly on Oct 31, 2006

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Learn with Esther how to understand and follow the invisible God through the incredible trials and challenges of life.

Making Right Choices Series: Letting God Guide You April 17, 2005 Last week we started a series of messages from the book of Esther. Esther’s unique in that, even though it’s a book in the bible, it never uses the name of God. But that doesn’t mean God’s not at work. He may not be specifically ...read more

Scripture: Esther 4:1-14

Denomination: Wesleyan

A Cookout For A Dropout

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Apr 27, 2001

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A sermon for the 3rd Sunday after Easter

3 Sun Easter. John. 21:1-19 " A Cookout for a Dropout" A shrewd worldly agnostic and a Christian clergyman, dressed in modest clerical suit, sat at the same table in the Pullman dining car. They were waiting for the first course at the dinner, a delicious Hudson River shad. Eying his companion ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-19

Denomination: Lutheran

God's Goal

Contributed by David Yarbrough on Jun 5, 2001

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God’s goal is not to make us happy, it’s to make us His, not to get us what we want, but to get us what we need.

“God’s Goal” John 4:4-29 God’s goal is not to make us happy, it’s to make us His, not to get us what we want, but to get us what we need. Intro: Early in his career, Thomas Edison invented a vote-recording machine for use in legislative chambers. By moving a switch to the right or left, an ...read more

Scripture: John 4:4-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Crossing The Rivers In Life

Contributed by Keith Andrews on Jun 5, 2002

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This morning we are looking at the miraculous story of how the Israelites crossed the Jordan River. God did a miracle in their life and God will do great things in your life if you¡¦re willing to pay the price of obedience and commitment.

Crossing The Rivers in Life. Introduction: Many of us want God to do great things in our life, but we never take the step of obedience Patricia Agnes of Jacksonville, Florida hired a taxi at 1 dollar per mile to travel 10,000 miles to Alaska. (Ripley’s Believe it or not.) Some people will do ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Desperate Households - Relieving Stress And Tension At Home Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Nov 17, 2005

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God says we need to LEARN to LAUGH, CULTIVATE CONTENTMENT, ALLEVIATE ANGER, and WALK in WISDOM. Link included to formatted text, handout, and PowerPoint Presentation.

Desperate Households Dealing with Stress and Tension Prov. 15:13-25 You will notice in this passage some negative words… v. 13 sorrow 15 afflicted 16 trouble 17 hatred 18 strife 22 disappointed These are all synonyms for stress and tension. They represent those times when the string gets too ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 15:13-25, Proverbs 15:16-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Benefits Of Fearing The Lord (Part 3) Series

Contributed by Don Jaques on Jul 7, 2005

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Those who fear the Lord are blessed with God’s provision. Those who hear this message will be motivated to live in the fear of the Lord because of the many promises God makes to those who will do so.

The Benefits of Fearing the Lord (Part 3) July 9/10, 2005 Don Jaques MAIN IDEA: Those who fear the Lord are blessed with God’s provision. AIM: Those who hear this message will be motivated to live in the fear of the Lord because of the many promises God makes to those who will do so. INTRO: God ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 26:3-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Run,run, Run!

Contributed by William Neel on Jan 23, 2003

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God wants us to run the race of faith to victory

RUN, RUN, RUN! Hebrews 12:1-3 INTRODUCTION I don’t know who the author of Hebrews is, but I think that he would be right at home in front of a big screen television watching the Superbowl next Sunday, that is if he had not already purchased tickets. Why? Take a look at the first few verses of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

How To Light A Fire Series

Contributed by Raymond Perkins on Jan 24, 2003

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Eighth in a series on Revival influenced by Rick Atchley. This lesson draws upon the work of Elijah.

HOW TO LIGHT A FIRE I Kings 16:29ff INTRODUCTION: Let me being by telling you a story about a man who was going skydiving for the first time. He had taken all his lessons and it was time for his first solo jump. So he jumped out of the plane, but he panicked and couldn’t remember how to open his ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 16:29-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

He Makes Us Worthy

Contributed by Ed Mcneely on Aug 25, 2002

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No one is worthy of the Love of God. He made us worthy when he put his son on the cross, when he put our sins and their penalties upon Jesus, and when he took the righteousness of Christ and put it on us.

He Makes Us Worthy: The view from outer Grace 8-18-02 Psalm 14: 1-2, Philippians 3:8-13 + I hope you don’t take offense if I say: There is no one here today… who is worthy to be here… in and by our own rights. Not you! Not me! History tells us… over and over again… that none of us are worthy of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:8-13, Psalm 14:1-2

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Paul's Story Is Our Story

Contributed by Edward Frey on Sep 27, 2001

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Paul’s life story, like ours, is a wonderful example of God’s mercy with sinners through Jesus Christ.

PAUL’S STORY IS OUR STORY A young lady goes out on a blind date and the first thing her friends ask is, “So, what’s his story?” They want to know all the details – where does he work, where did he grow up, what kind of car does he drive? It seems everybody has a story, and we want to know it. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:12-17

Denomination: Lutheran

True North: Charting The Direction For 2004

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Dec 23, 2003

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A message about the importance of finding and using the gifts God gives to every believer.

21, December 2003 Dakota Community Church True North Setting the course for 2004 Tonight I want to talk about the direction we are all heading and the life we want to be living, as opposed to the reality of our day-to-day existence. - Do you know where you are going? - Do you spend your time doing ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9-10, Matthew 25:19-21

Denomination: Mennonite

In God's Time

Contributed by John Beehler on Dec 29, 2003

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God makes the decisions

In God’s Time We all have dreams. I’m not talking about the kind of dreams you have when you’re sleeping. I’m thinking more along the lines of the kind that kids have. Kids often dream about what they want to be when they grow up. You know, things like being a singer, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:21-35

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Announcement Of The Angels

Contributed by Steve Holmes on Jun 11, 2006

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The birth of Christ through the eyes of the angels.

Psalm 8 I think it would have been quite interesting to hear the dialogue among the angels that took place in heaven during the creation week., especially when God formed man from the dust of the earth and breathed into him the breath of life.. Ps 8 tells us that man was made a little ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 8:1-9

Denomination: *other

Meekness Not Weakness Series

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jun 23, 2006

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Meekness is strength submitted in obedience to a higher duty.

Do any of you remember the old musical Camelot, about King Arthur and the Round Table? It was popular back in the early 60’s, it’s one of the reasons the Kennedy White House started being called Camelot. The reason I bring it up is because of Lancelot. Remember Lancelot? Until he and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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