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Friends Series

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Mar 5, 2010

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St. Paul appreciated, and needed his friends. Jesus needed friends. We need friends.

Almost 6 months after we began studying St. Paul’s letter to the Colossian Church here on Sunday mornings we reach its conclusion. This letter – or Epistle – was probably written between 52 and 56 AD; about 20 to 25 years after the death and resurrection of Jesus; and whereas ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:7-18

Denomination: Anglican

"When Faith And Doubt Collide" Series

Contributed by David Henderson on May 25, 2011

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What do we do when we don't have all the answers? What happens when we say I believe but I need help? This message looks at some of the deeper questions of our faith and challenges us to place a greater dependence on God.

“Dangerous Intersections -When Faith and Doubt Collide” Mark 9:14-24 I learned this week that of all the traffic intersections in America that the most dangerous intersection in the nation is right here in Florida. Shouldn’t surprise us. Florida manages to be first in a lot of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:14-24

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus On Trial: The Sentence Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 24, 2016

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This messages examines the claim of Jesus to be the Son of God that resulted in the sentence of death.

Scripture Five years ago I began what I planned to be a seven-year series of messages. It is based on the book by James Montgomery Boice and Philip Graham Ryken that is titled, Jesus on Trial. My goal is to teach on seven important aspects of the trial of Jesus Christ: the diabolical conspiracy to ...read more

Scripture: John 19:16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Spiritual Checklist

Contributed by D. Walls on Nov 19, 2011

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Checking our spirituality daily.

“SPIRITUAL CHECKLIST” TEXT: 2 Cor. 13:5: Examine yourselves, whether ye be in the faith; prove your own selves. Know ye not your own selves, how that Jesus Christ is in you, except ye be reprobates? (Reprobate: means rejected, disapproved. Rom. 1:28 Introduction: In my late teens, I was ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:5

Denomination: Holiness

The History Of The Nativity Series

Contributed by Colin Bain on Dec 1, 2011

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A concise exposition of Jesus in history and what that means to us

Matthew 1:1-19. Part one of a series History Mystery Majesty (not my invention for the series) History Mention history to most people and immediately what comes to mind is a list of dates. Dates of battles, kings, presidents, and events. Or, what comes to my mind, is a kind of fuzzy impression that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1-19

Denomination: Salvation Army

Your Heart’s Road Is More Important Than The Henday

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Dec 4, 2011

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Your Heart’s Road Is More Important than the Henday (a highway located in Edmonton, AB) 1) It cost more to build. 2) It leads to a better destination. 3) Keep it well maintained!

Motorists travelling around Edmonton now have access to 21 more kilometres of free-flowing road thanks to the recent completion of the northwest leg of Anthony Henday Drive. Construction began three years ago and cost $1.42 billion. That’s over $67.6 million per kilometer, $67,600 per meter, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran

Being Grateful

Contributed by Dan Santiago on Oct 17, 2013

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This sermon says that gratefulness is important to our God.

BEING GRATEFUL Luke 17:11-19 INTRODUCTION ILLUSTRATION Five years ago before he succumbed to cancer, Tony Snow, former political commentator, speech writer and White House press secretary, said the following to the 2007 graduating class at the Catholic University of America: ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Baptist

Less Is Truly More

Contributed by Tony Lee on Jan 2, 2015

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Spiritual Growth, being less, allowing God to be seen more in your life.

Scripture Text John 30; 30 He must increase, but I must decrease. Introduction History tells of a queen in Scotland by the name Queen Mary Tudor. She was the daughter of King Henry VIII, after his death she quickly and successfully disposed of Queen Lady Jane. She was also very objective of ...read more

Scripture: John 3:30

Denomination: Pentecostal

Justification By Faith

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Mar 15, 2016

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What a wonderful passage it is that we find in the third chapter of Romans. Atonement, justification and by connection, salvation through the work of Jesus on the cross and by faith in Him. What an awesome truth.

Last week - we spoke about Atonement from the perspective of the Old Testament and the New Testament This week we will take a look at Justification / Salvation from the very same Scripture Atonement is the foundation for Justification / Salvation Romans 3:21-26 (read from the Bible) Francis ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:21-26

Denomination: Nazarene

By My New Way Of Life

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Jan 5, 2012

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Be empowered by the Holy Spirit. Beloved Let the Holy Spirit transform you conform you into the image of Christ. How will the world recognize that you have been changed? Young Cameron may have said it best By my new way of life,.

Let us pray..... O Heavenly Father, ..... we are yours ......through baptismal waters .... we are empowered by your Holy Spirit ....to continue your work in this world;.... Father help us employ the gifts you have given us..... for your use in, ....and for your glory ..... and we ask this through ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-24, Acts 19:1-7

Denomination: Anglican

Before He Walked On Water He Walked Into Water

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Jan 8, 2012

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Making Sense of Jesus' Baptism

Of all the miracles Jesus performed, one I’d really love to see replayed is his walking on water over a windswept sea. You’d click on that video if it came up on YouTube wouldn’t you? And what do you suppose you would see? Jesus clearing white-capped waves like an Olympian ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:4-11

Denomination: Lutheran

The Characters Of Christmas: The Wise Men Series

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Jan 9, 2014

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What we learn about gifts from the Wise Men who visited Jesus.

The Characters of Christmas: The Wise (?) Men Matthew 2:1-12 We come to close our series on The Characters of Christmas today with a look at the most misunderstood, or at least most misinterpreted, cast of characters in the entire Christmas story. Like Buddy the Elf walking around New ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

Everlasting Father - The Promises Of Jesus For Now And Forever Series

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Dec 18, 2011

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In times of trouble, IS THERE a FUTURE? Can things ever be restored? The answer is found in knowing that Jesus promised us more than applies just to this life. The promises of Christ are both for NOW and FOREVER.

In times of trouble, IS THERE a FUTURE? Can things ever be restored? Two weeks ago, my wife’s cousin told about a tragedy that occurred in Lancaster County. Her friend, Marilyn Martin and her husband Mark have ten children. Their twin boys, Kyle and Jordan, along with their 9 year old sister ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Known By God Series

Contributed by Chris Surber on Dec 20, 2011

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Man's religion is at war with God's revelation.

Introduction A number of years ago I had an experience while working on my undergraduate degree in biblical studies that so shocked me that it has stayed with me. For the final exam in a systematic theology course, I understood the assignment to be to write a series of brief essays on several ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 8:1-3

Denomination: Christian Church

Mother's Day

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on May 9, 2011

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While fathers are supposed to be the spiritual leaders of their household, mothers still have a great influence.

Mother’s Day Introduction: A In the Scripture the ultimate responsibility for teaching and training the children about spiritual thins is daddy, but what momma’s influence is immeasurable. 1 Here are some things mom taught us: a Mothers teach us about FORESIGHT: Make sure you wear ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:20-23

Denomination: Baptist

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