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  • Troy Borst avatar

    Three Wrapped Presents Of Jesus

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Dec 19, 2012
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    Candle Light Service Short Sermonette

    THREE WRAPPED PRESENTS OF JESUS Luke 2:5-7 John 13:1-7 Luke 23:46-53 Tonight as we gather for Christmas Eve, as we prepare to light candles in honor of Jesus’ birth, I would like us to reflect on wrapped presents. Wrapping presents, according to some is an ancient tradition and most of us ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Tomorrow’s Forecast Uncertain

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jan 6, 2013
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    Looking back on 2012. 2013 brings fear. The command to "fear not"

    - Gen. 6:5-6,11-13; Mt. 24:37-39 - Note Mt 6:52 - Do you have any doubt that we are officially in the "days of Noah?" - Our days of grief & violence in 2012 Jan - Italy Costa Concordia runs aground – 32 Die Feb - Florida George Zimmerman allegedly shoots and kills Trayvon Martin, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Moms Who Cannot Be June Cleaver

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on May 13, 2013
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    Moms usually find themselves in less than ideal situations, but the calling to motherhood includes doing the best you can in your less-than-ideal environment.

    Moms Who Cannot Be June Cleaver (topical) 1. Not everyone has a gentle mom. A police recruit was asked during the exam, 'What would you do if you had to arrest your own mother?' He answered, 'Call for backup.' [myenglishpages.com] 2. Of course children perceive life quite differently from adults. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Enough Is Enough: Too Much Ministry Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jun 3, 2013
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    Because Jesus lived on earth as a man, he typically experienced human limitations. His human side needed a balance between rest and ministry (work), and he was not afraid to say no.

    Enough is Enough: Too Much Ministry (Mark 1:29-45) 1. This last week was different. Marylu and I went to visit Bruce and Joyce Moore. 2. We met them in 1984, back when I was 27. They were still in Ecuador, and we would see them every or every other year. When Hannah was young, she dubbed them ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Serving Takes Commitment Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jun 6, 2013
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    First, we see the calling of the first deacons and second, we see the capture of one of the first deacons, a man named Stephen and his testimony to us to stand strong! (Acts 6:1-15)

    Serving takes Commitment Acts 6:1-15 Introduction - This chapter contains two different thoughts which are tough to separate - It is because one lends to the other that we will tackle both of them today - First, we see the calling (recorded by Luke) of the first disciples -- These were men ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Leaves With No Fruit

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jun 7, 2013
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    I. EXORDIUM: Do you have fruit and leaves? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that fruit and leaves go together. Without fruit, all are show off. IV. TEXT: Mark 11:14 (Amplified Bible) And He said to it, No on

    I. EXORDIUM: Do you have fruit and leaves? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that fruit and leaves go together. Without fruit, all are show off. IV. TEXT: Mark 11:14 (Amplified Bible) And He said to it, No one ever again shall eat fruit from you. And His disciples ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Paul's Secret: Press Toward The Goal

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jun 11, 2013
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    I. EXORDIUM: What is Paul's secret why he lived to be the writer of majority of New Testament? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we need to press toward the goal to attain the goal. IV. TEXT: Philippians 3:13 (New Inter

    I. EXORDIUM: What is Paul's secret why he lived to be the writer of majority of New Testament? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we need to press toward the goal to attain the goal. IV. TEXT: Philippians 3:13 (New International Version) Brothers, I do not ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Money Worries: What’s The Sign You’re Too Focused On Money? Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Apr 16, 2014
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    A look at how worry is a sign that money has too much of our heart as well as the first step toward fixing that.

    MONEY WORRIES: If money is so important to me, how do I stop worrying about it? - Luke 12:22, 29 – “do not worry” - Worry comes naturally to us and worrying about money comes naturally to us. OUR WORRY FOCUS: You worry about things you love. - We don’t worry about ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Gifts For The Common Good

    Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Jun 8, 2014
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    The gifts of the Holy Spirit are given primarily for the common good, and primarily so that we can be His witnesses.

    This section of Paul’s letter to the Corinthian church is about unity in diversity, serving the common good together, and being instruments of God’s grace by His Spirit at work to heal, to teach and to build up. The overall message is that God is in control. It is His church not yours ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Come Unto Me

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Oct 27, 2013
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    Jesus offers the absolute best gift we could imagine, the gift of Himself - up close, personal, and intimately connected to us in our joy and in our distress.

    Who here loves dogs? Some of us have a real love for animals. There can be a deep connection between a dog and his master, or a cat and his servant. Cats don’t have masters. They know they are the boss. Well, a while back a newspaper carried the story of Tattoo, the basset hound. Now a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    You Will Be Hated By All; Not A Hair On Your Head Will Perish

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 10, 2013
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    With the Church under attack, what must we do?

    33rd Sunday in Course 2013 You Will be Hated by All But Not a Hair of Your Head Will Perish It was a cool November morning and the Catholics of San Antonio were riding high. Our first Catholic president, who had a year ago faced down the mighty Soviet empire over ballistic missiles in Cuba, was ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Shed Blood

    Contributed by Samuel Fulkerson on Dec 8, 2013
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    Great was the cost of our salvation and its message; therefore live worthy of the shed blood of Christ.

    Quotes - Giving: When you learn, teach. When you get, give. - Maya Angelou Blessed are those who can give without remembering, and take without forgetting. - Princess Elizabeth, Asquith Bibesco We make a living by what we get. We make a life by what we give. - Winston Churchill What is ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Ralph Andrus avatar

    Its' A Wonderful Life: When Jesus Brings Peace Series

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Dec 30, 2013
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    I. Life Full Of Distress Today II. How Does Jesus Add Value To My Life? III. Experiencing His Truth Is Needed - (Mk 4:35-41) IV Peace Discovered

    - Clips from “ It’s a Wonderful Life” - Characters lives needing change • Harry is about to drown • Mr. Gower is in deep grief • Mary & George’s Honeymoon is in shambles • George is about to take his life - Life was not wonderful for Israel ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Seven, Part 11 Series

    Contributed by David Taylor on Jan 9, 2014
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    Sardis: The Church of Inanimate Spirituality

    The Seven, part 11 Sardis: The Church of Inanimate Spirituality Revelation 3:1-6 July 28, 2013 I have said the Revelation was written to address specific issues with seven churches in Asia Minor at the end of the first century yet they are as relevant to us today as they were to the church then. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Man With Acts 20:20 Vision

    Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on May 7, 2013
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    When I was in Bible College, one of my professors repeatedly told us we needed Acts 20:20 vision, and take the Gospel of Christ from door to door as well as in the public. The apostle Paul was a man with this type of Acts 20:20 vision. His vision for t

    *THE MAN WITH ACTS 20:20 VISION* Acts 20:17-21 Dorn Ridge January 29, 2012 INTRODUCTION: 1.) The scene I want you to imagine this morning is that of a meeting. 2.) In fact this scene might be what we would consider an ideal Elder’s Meeting. A.) Paul called the leaders of the Ephesian Church ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ