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  • Chris Surber avatar

    Breath Of Life - Advent 1

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Nov 26, 2008
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    Just as Micah longed for the coming Messiah, so too we place our trust in the one who has been revealed; Jesus Christ!

    “Breath of Life” Micah 7:1-7 Introduction That grand old man of English statesmanship, William Gladstone, one day arose in Parliament and solemnly announced that he had a sad statement to make. “Princess Alice is dead,” said he; “and love did it.” Her boy was ill with diphtheria and near to death. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Lent 2013 Week 2 Series

    Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Feb 27, 2013
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    Taking a look at the reaction of the Pharisees to Jesus healing on the Sabbath and the eternal nature of Christ revealed in His, "Oh Jerusalem, Jerusalem" monologue.

    This is the second week of the Lenten season and in the Scripture we are about to look at we see an incident that took place as Jesus was headed for Jerusalem in order to complete the work for which He came to earth. We know that Jesus was headed to Jerusalem because it says back in Luke 9:51 ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Ta Da! Christ Is Risen! (Easter Season)

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Mar 25, 2013
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    A teacher asked " What do you think were Jesus first words when He came out of that tomb?" A little girl shouted excitedly "I know,!" "Bethany what did he say." Extending her arms high into the air she said: "TA DA! Beloved TA DA Christ has risen!

    For those not familiar with an Anglican Service; there are four Scripture Readings before the Sermon. The Scripture Readings for this day are: Isaiah 65:17-25; Psalm 118:1-2.14-24 ; 1 Corinthians 15:19-26 and John 20:1-18. A Sunday School teacher had just finished telling her third graders about ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Christmas In July Series

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jul 29, 2013
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    This is the first sermon in a series on the Gospel of John and covers John 1:1-19. This is Christmas according to St. John, The central point of the sermon is found in verse 13 which states the purpose of the Gospel.

    Christmas in July John 1:1-18 Rev. Mark A. Barber Several years ago during the Great Recession, several retailers in an attempt to increase slumping sales advertised a “Christmas in July” sale. They put out the Christmas decorations and even played “Christmas” songs in the stores to try to get ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Mark A. Barber avatar

    The Truth Hurts, But Here's Help Series

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Aug 12, 2013
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    John describes the universal lost condition of humankind and its cure in six short verses, what Paul in Romans takes chapters to develop

    The Truth Hurts, But There's Help I John 1:5-10 Introduction Last week, we saw the importance of grounding our faith in Jesus who is both God and human. John wanted us to know that he witnessed with his eyes, ears, and hand the earthly Jesus. This experience had forever changed John, and now he ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    God’s Way Does Not Fail

    Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Jan 3, 2010
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    Although God’s way can seem must unusual, trust him with patient hope. Parts: A. His way amazes. B. His way brings hope. C. His way prevails.

    Text: Numbers 24:17 Theme: God’s Way Does Not Fail A. His way amazes B. His way brings hope C. His way prevails Season: Christmas 1 Date: December 27, 2009 Web page: http://hancocklutheran.org/sermons/God_s-Way-Does-Not-Fail-Numbers24_17.html Grace and peace to you from God our Father ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Hurting Person's Guide To Recovery: Test All Spirits!

    Contributed by Doug Koehler on May 8, 2009
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    This is a story about an individuals great trials and what God says to her, to us, to restore us and give us hope.

    1 John 4: 1-11 (12-21) Remember: Greater is He who is in you than he who is in the world. One day Sara Jones woke up and felt completely lost. For weeks she was heading down a path full of sorrow, loneliness and ultimate insecurity but, up until this day she was able to hold onto some sort of ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Temptation Of Human Jesus

    Contributed by John Bright on Jan 16, 2021
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    Preaching through the Gospel of Luke - this sermon explores the Temptation of Jesus and what it shows us about the full humanity of Jesus Christ

    “Temptation of Human Jesus” Luke 4:1-13 A sermon for 1/17/21 Pastor John Bright Luke 4 “1 Then Jesus, being filled with the Holy Spirit, returned from the Jordan and was led by the Spirit into the wilderness, 2 being tempted for forty days by the devil. And in those days He ate nothing, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Into The Heart Of Worship

    Contributed by Mark Eberly on Sep 10, 2009
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    We are called to worship God however, whenever, wherever. Loving God with all of being including all of our mind means engaging in a variety of worship activities.

    Into the Heart of Worship Matthew 22:23-40 September 6, 2009 This morning we are going to do something a little different. Today’s worship consists of a theme: worshipping God: however, whenever, and wherever. I’ve been studying the effects that God has upon the brain. Specifically, neuroscience ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Is A.i. A Threat To Christianity?

    Contributed by John Gaston on Aug 30, 2023
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    The development of a sentient, all-knowing being is shaking up civilization. Will it be like God? Will it have a soul? Will it make humans obsolete? Will it be able to replace pastors? Is this a fulfillment of Bible prophecy?

    IS A.I. A THREAT TO CHRISTIANITY? Rev. 13:15; Isa. 45:11-12 INTRODUCTION A. AI HUMOR 1. What do you call a blonde who dyes her hair brown? Artificial intelligence. 2. I hear they’ve made a new artificially intelligent Oreo? It’s one smart cookie. 3. Scientists predict human-level ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Did Jesus Go To Hell On The Sabbath Before Easter Sunday?

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on May 6, 2023
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    Not much is said about the Sabbath day that followed the death of Jesus and preceded Easter resurrection morning

    Jesus willingly gave His life on a Friday afternoon before sunset when the Sabbath began. It is known as Good Friday because He forgave all sin on the Cross and conquered death. Not much is said about the Sabbath day that followed His death and preceded Easter resurrection morning in modern Western ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Alison Bucklin avatar

    Visible Light

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on May 13, 2023
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    We live in an age when it has never been more important to know what we believe, and why, and who it is we follow, and how, and where.

    I think Philip must have been from Missouri - you kow, the “show me” state. He’s just as much a doubter as Thomas, if not worse! Remember how Thomas got his nickname? After the resurrection, Jesus appeared to all the disciples but Thomas, and when they told him what had happened, Thomas didn’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Michael Stark avatar

    Pastoral Personal Conduct

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 16, 2013
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    Timothy is instructed in how he is to conduct his life as a minister of Christ. Thus, each servant of the Master is taught how he should conduct his life and ministry.

    “Command and teach these things. Let no one despise you for your youth, but set the believers an example in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, in purity. Until I come, devote yourself to the public reading of Scripture, to exhortation, to teaching. Do not neglect the gift you have, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Stark avatar

    The Life I Live

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Apr 10, 2009
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    What does it mean to be crucified with Christ? Paul explores this thought as he writes of his own experience.

    *Galatians 2:20* *The Life I Live* “I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me. And the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.”[1] Zealous Christians sometimes say they are trying to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Peter Schmidt avatar

    Get To Know The Son Before Meeting The Father

    Contributed by Peter Schmidt on Nov 13, 2003
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    Today is Last Judgment Sunday. And it’s the day when we especially focus on the fact that we live a breath away from death…and judgment. Jesus tells us how to be prepared for the Last Judgment His advice is: Get to Know the Son Before Meeting the Father.

    Last Judgment John 5:19-24 A few years ago, right as I was beginning my vicar (intern) year, my supervising pastor gave me an assignment. I had to sit down and write a sermon. And I did that, but this is a sermon that I have never preached, and probably never will preach. It was a funeral sermon ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran