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A Time To Hear Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 29, 2012

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Jesus is saying, “I, the lamp, have come with the light of the gospel. Don’t cover me and my message over as many of you are doing. Let the lamp shine openly. The reason that you hide my light is that you really prefer something else which is less than

Introduction We are back to the parables this morning. In contrast to our extended metaphor of the sower and his soil conditions, we now come to a collection of short images and sayings. Remember how I said that usually it is the context that makes the parable’s meaning clear? The peculiar ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:21-25

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Christianity And Politics

Contributed by Mitch Davis on Jul 9, 2007

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Christianity and Politics are like oil and water, they say. But the Bible reveals reveals that Christianity and politics have no choice but to mix.

Christianity and Politics Theme: understanding that Christianity and politics have no choice but to mix. INTRODUCTION A. The First Amendment of our Constitution declares that, “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof.” 1. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Great Exchange

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Mar 9, 2012

based on 1 rating

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The Great Exchange that God makes in our lives Beauty for Ashes, Oil for Anointing, and Garments of Praise for our heaviness.

Note: I am not sure where I got this basic outline from. I added much of the content and used some notes from messages of the past. Title: The Great Exchange Theme: To show what happens when Christ changes. Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-3 (Isa 61:1 "The Spirit of the Lord GOD is upon Me, Because the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-3

Denomination: Church Of God

Happiness Is An Oily Beard

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 19, 2022

based on 4 ratings

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What does oil on Aaron's beard have to do with the unity of God's people?

OPEN: When Abraham Lincoln was running for President in 1860, he received a letter from an 11-year-old girl that some believe helped get him elected President. The young girl urged him to grow a beard because she believed it would hide the homeliness of his face and improve his chances. Lincoln ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 133:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Is The Parable Of The 10 Virgins About Losing Your Salvation?

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on May 24, 2021

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An in-depth look at Marriage in the First Century and the dominant interpretations of the Foolish versus Wise Bridesmaids.

“Then the kingdom of heaven will be like ten virgins who took their lamps and went to meet the bridegroom. Five of them were foolish, and five were wise. For when the foolish took their lamps, they took no oil with them, but the wise took flasks of oil with their lamps. As the bridegroom was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13, Isaiah 54:4-6, Titus 2:11-14, Matthew 24:42, 1 Thessalonians 5:2, Galatians 5:22, Matthew 7:21-23, Hebrews 6:9 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Redefining The Family Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jul 24, 2006

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What is God’s Family and how do you join it? Jesus redefines family, contrasts it with our earthly family and tells us how to join and what it’s like in his family.

The idea of family is always morphing in our society. Just in the past fifty years we’ve gone from June Cleaver to Uma Thurman. In the 1950’s the woman wore pearls and waited in high heels for her man to come home so she could greet him with a martini, a paper and dinner on the table. Today in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:1-25

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

How To Stand Out Series

Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Sep 15, 2007

based on 7 ratings

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As salt of the earth and light of the world, we are called to influence people from evil and illuminate them for good.

One of the movies I would like you to watch is Evan Almighty. In the movie news anchor Evan Baxter, played by Steve Carell, ran for Congress with the campaign slogan, “Change the world.” He won. But the way he fulfilled his campaign promise is not the way he imagined it would be. But God, played by ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

Wise Or Otherwise

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 28, 2022

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We often hear of the dumb things that people have done that are reported on the news media.

Illus: Let me share with you some true stories that have been reported on the news, such as: • In Chicago: A man was wanted for throwing bricks through jewelry store windows and making off with the loot. He was arrested last night after throwing a brick into a Plexiglas window...the brick bounced ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

Who Do You Look Like?

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on May 27, 2006

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We should look like Jesus - or atleast his brother. When the world looks at you, who do they think of?

Who do you look like? John 20:19-31 I have heard it said that every body has a twin in this world. I remember hearing that in high school. I had never though of it much until someone pointed out somebody that thought could be my twin. Our high school has 1200 students and I was not exactly a ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Congregational

He Knows Our Need Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Nov 30, 2006

based on 18 ratings

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God has lovingly provided a way for our greatest need to be met.

5 Ways That God Shows He Loves You Series (Part 1 of 5) He Knows Our Need Isa. 9:1-7 Nov. 26, 2006 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction: A In a "Peanuts" cartoon strip, good old Charlie Brown says to Linus, "Life is just too much for me. I’ve ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Receptivity To Revelation

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

based on 41 ratings

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-- the heart of the passage -- v.

-- the heart of the passage -- v.28 "Blessed are those who hear the Word of God and obey it" A rebuke here; Serious warning for those who are hearers only Tremendous promise for those who both receive and implement God's Word --what an opportunity for us this morning Context: 11:14-16 Christ had ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:29-36

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Light Of The Body Is The Eye

Contributed by Greg Livingston on Jul 12, 2014

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A lamp is lit so that we can see. Jesus is the light of the world. Man is responsible for the light he receives. The true light is available.

Luke – The Light of the Body is the Eye Prayer Introduction The use of light and dark to describe good and bad throughout scripture and in our culture is pretty universal. If you think good thoughts you are in the light. If you think bad thoughts you are in darkness. This picture is common to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:33-36

Denomination: Baptist

Taming Our Tongues Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Oct 19, 2001

based on 34 ratings

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We can tame and control so many things, but our tongues, ooh, how difficult that is.

First Baptist Church September 30, 2001 James 3:1-12 On the September 13th edition of the Christian television program "The 700 Club," Jerry Falwell and Pat Robertson had the following conversation regarding the terrorist attacks — Falwell said, "The ACLU’s got to take a lot of blame for this. ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Speak Lord—what Happens When He Whispers?

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Mar 13, 2022

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Maybe you've listened to the voice of criticism so long you can't believe anything else about yourself. Or maybe it's the enemies voice of condemnation that speaks lies about who you really are. his I know—If you don't silence those competing voices...

Speak Lord—What happens when He whispers? 1 Samuel 3:1-10AMP Two Texans went to Minnesota one winter to do some ice fishing. After setting up their tent, they pulled the cord on their chainsaw to cut a hole in the ice. Then they heard a mysterious voice from above saying, “there are no fish under ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-10, 1 Kings 19:11-12

Denomination: Church Of God

We Are The Light

Contributed by Steve Gladwell on Aug 27, 2001

based on 41 ratings

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Asking if we are truly light in our communities.

Reflections on understanding the Church. How do you sum up all the teaching that we have heard in the last seventeen weeks? How do you summarise a book of 14 chapters and 200 pages in one sermon? I could go through each chapter one by one picking out the main points, starting from the first sermon ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

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