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Taking Christ Out Of Christmas

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 2, 2023

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If Christmas has become a "cultural" holiday, This message looks at what happens when we try and take out all of the religious elements.

Have you noticed that every year, people seem more intent on secularizing Christmas? They wish you a “Happy Holiday” or “Seasons Greetings” and then have presentations at school that make no mention of the Manger or the Wise Men, let alone the Christ Child. Now, I may be a little overly sensitive, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25, Matthew 2:1-12, Luke 1:26-38, Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Wesleyan

It’s Up To You

Contributed by Robert Osborne on Jul 15, 2023

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If you want to grow and be productive in the Kingdom of God, "It's Up to You."

I have always wanted to raise my children in the house of God to use their gifts and talents for Christ. My wife and I have taught them the ways of God. We have worked hard to teach them how to be respectful and disciplined. We want them to grow up and be the best version of themselves by ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 92:12-14

Denomination: Apostolic

The True Tabernacle: (The Laver) Series

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Jan 21, 2023

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The bronze wash basin in the Tabernacle furniture represents the place for self-examination and washing in the Christian life as we go about fulfilling our role as a royal priesthood.

The True Tabernacle: (The Laver) TEXT: Exodus 30:17-21 (NKJV) Then the LORD spoke to Moses, saying: “You shall also make a laver of bronze, with its base also of bronze, for washing. You shall put it between the tabernacle of meeting and the altar. And you shall put water in it, for Aaron and ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 30:17-21, Exodus 38:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Eyes To See

Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Feb 8, 2023

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Jesus is rejected in Nazareth and then He sends out the Twelve to do ministry

Eyes to See Mark 6:1-13 Good morning. There is a narrative in John 5 where Jesus healed a man on the Sabbath Day and of course, the Pharisees were mad at Him. John 5:17 But Jesus answered them, "My Father has been working until now, and I have been working." John 5:18 Therefore the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"The Unforgiving Heart" Jonah Pt 4 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Apr 7, 2008

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Jonah exposes his unforgiving heart in chapter 4 and God challenges him with the question, “What right do you have to be angry?” The question reminds Jonah that God showed him mercy and grace in the belly of whale so he needs to pass on this same gift.

“The Unforgiving Heart” Jonah pt 4 Opening Illustration: Trying to forgive from Blue Fish TV - Teaching Moments Vol. 1- “A Daughter Killed by a Drunk Driver”. Thesis: Jonah exposes his unforgiving heart in chapter 4 and God challenges him with the question, “What right do you have to be angry?” ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Am The Way Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Feb 5, 2010

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When Jesus presents Himself as "The Way," what are the implications for us as Christians and as needy people?

“Thomas said to [Jesus], ‘Lord, we do not know where you are going. How can we know the way?’ Jesus said to him, ‘I am the way… No one comes to the Father except through me.’” In the course of many years of ministering in Canada, I have witnessed many people who were offended at the preaching ...read more

Scripture: John 14:5-6

Denomination: Baptist

Faith That Fails

Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 23, 2009

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A message that seeks to encourage believers to have faith in Christ, and not faith in faith or faith in themselves.

JOHN 5:39-47 FAITH THAT FAILS “You search the Scriptures because you think that in them you have eternal life; and it is they that bear witness about me, yet you refuse to come to me that you may have life. I do not receive glory from people. But I know that you do not have the love of God ...read more

Scripture: John 5:39-47

Denomination: Baptist

Judgement Begins With The House Of God Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Oct 25, 2014

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1) The Need (1 Corinthians 5:1–2a), 2) The Method (1 Corinthians 5:2b–5), and 3) The Reason (1 Corinthians 5:6–8) that the discipline should be imposed.

One of the common themes in modern news reporting is the "failure to act" story. Reporters mention attacks in places like Bagdad and Syria and how forces have failed to act to repel ISIS. We see how we must root out domestic forms of terrorism or face domestic terrorist attacks like the one ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 5:1-8

Denomination: Other

Run, Samson, Run Series

Contributed by Manny Salva Cruz on May 23, 2016

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Samson was man of supernatural strength given by God but was overwhelmed by the inward sexual desire through the enticement of Delilah. He should have run, but he did not. We can learn valuable lessons from his life.

We are now in chapter 16 of the Book of Judges. We have been studying the life of Samson. Last week, we looked at the highlights of Samson's life - the three W's - Samson's Wedding, Samson's Wager and Samson's Wrath. We have learned first of all that Samson insisted in marrying the woman in Timnah ...read more

Scripture: Judges 16:1-20

Denomination: Nazarene

Who Touched Me?

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Sep 24, 2016

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To establish that the Lord was moved by the touch of a woman who had an issue of blood for twelve years, that made her unclean. It was her touch of faith that removed her social disgrace. This lesson explains how that is possible, even today.

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. The Woman’s Incurable Health 2. The Woman’s Insistent Hope 3. The Woman’s Incredible Healing Introductory Remarks. 1. Today's lesson will discuss the theme, “Who touched me?” Our Lord asked this question because “virtue” went out of Him because of that touch. He wanted ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:43-48

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Church Discipline – Spanking Ourselves So God Doesn’t Have To – Part 5

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Sep 28, 2020

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If we want to be a powerful church, we need to be a clean church - a holy people.

In Cleveland a few years ago, this banner proclaimed the virtues of a certain grade of motor oil: "A Clean Engine Always Delivers Power." This is what church discipline is all about--a clean church. If we want to be a powerful church, we need to be a clean church, a holy people. (1 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-16, 1 Peter 2:9-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Those Who Must Be Silenced Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Oct 14, 2021

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1) Description of Those Who Must be Silenced (Titus 1:10–13a), 2)Reaction to Those who Must be Silenced, 3) Evaluation of Those Who Must be Silenced (Titus 1:15–16).

Titus 1:10–16. 10 For there are many who are insubordinate, empty talkers and deceivers, especially those of the circumcision party. 11 They must be silenced, since they are upsetting whole families by teaching for shameful gain what they ought not to teach. 12 One of the Cretans, a prophet of ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:10-16

Denomination: Other

Back To The Basics

Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Mar 15, 2019

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The Solution.

THE SOLUTION BY GOD Intro: 1. In Eighteenth Century Europe fine writing paper remained a precious commodity because the raw material from which it was made– rags and linen – were in short supply. Then, in 1719, the French scientist, Rene-Antoine Reaumur, observed wasps making a fine paper from the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:32

Denomination: Baptist

The Childhood Of Jesus

Contributed by Howard Mcglamery on Dec 28, 2003

based on 45 ratings

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Looking for Jesus in all the wrong places. A Sermon on the boyhood of Jesus when Mary and Joseph forgot Jesus. From approximately age 2 thru 30 very little is known except this passage in Luke which relates to us an incident that takes place when Jesus

The Childhood of Jesus Luke 2:39-52 Introduction The years between the birth of Christ and the beginning of his earthly ministry at age 30 are referred to as “the Silent Years.” For some reason known only to God, He has chosen to reveal very little of the childhood, youth, and early ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:39-52

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of The Holy Ghost

Contributed by Anthony Smith on Feb 13, 2004

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Learning to recognise the Power that is the Holy Spirit.A frend to the end.

The Power of the Holy Ghost You as christians, have become a minority in the world. The Bible states that many are called but few are chosen. We all offend in one way or the other ,as we bring forth the Gospel of Jesus Christ. His words are pure and sometimes harsh and to the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

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