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Finding Ourselves Beyond Ourselves Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jun 11, 2009

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If we truly want to "find ourselves" we shouldn’t look within but look outside of ourselves.

Beginning a series called LIVING BEYOND SELF…about how we truly find our lives by living beyond ourselves. Today I want to explore the quest to find ourselves. Many may feel the paradox of our cultural quest… feeling lost in the mass of humanity… even while becoming more self aborbed. Perhaps ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:35-40

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Protective Clothing Series

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 28, 2011

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Only the armor of God can prevail against the great lie that there is no truth outside our own experience.

I've spent a good part of this week since coming back on vacation catching up on the mail - sorting things, answering letters and reading. I subscribe to a lot of publications; probably about half are directly related to religious issues; the rest are mostly news or public policy oriented. I ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Boy With Two Moms.

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Jan 15, 2011

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Mother's Day - Moses had two moms with two different expirences. Men on the outside looking in to the relationship.

The boy with two moms. Let me start off our time together with a simple illustration of a man’s perspective. This is a JOKE…I thought it was just a tiny bit funny…I also thought it was a uncomfortably true illustration of some extremely rare and perhaps even extinct ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 2:1-10

Denomination: Congregational

Setting A Pattern Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Feb 10, 2011

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From the very beginning of his ministry, Jesus focused on the outsiders and called everyday people to be his disciples.

Matthew 4:12-23 “Setting a Pattern” INTRODUCTION Several of us have found it necessary, during the past year or so, to look for a job. We’ve honed our resume, and been coached on our interview techniques. We have flooded the internet with notice of our availability, we have ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:12-23

Denomination: Lutheran

What Must I Do To Be Saved? Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 15, 2012

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A holy life lived to the glory of God attracts outsiders to ask, "What must I do to be saved?"

“What must I do to be saved?” [1] I fear many vital, even essential words are disappearing from common usage today. Society as a whole is becoming linguistically impoverished. Some words have been misappropriated; they will never be returned to their proper place in English vocabulary. “Gay,” ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:30

Denomination: Baptist

How God Deals With Those Who Know Almost Nothing About Him Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Feb 27, 2013

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A look at what outsiders the Magi were and the amazing fact that God invited them into the Christmas story anyway.

ASTROLOGERS?! REALLY?: God doesn’t care how little you know about Him. - Matthew 2:1-2 – “Magi” - The Christmas story and its details are so familiar to us that we fail to see the uncomfortable details that should shock us. - One such detail: Magi come to bow down to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

The Tragedy Of Leaving Jesus At The Door

Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on Jan 23, 2014

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The church has become powerless organization because she has left Jesus standing outside of the door.

Introduction: (the text is based on the Laodecia Church) John is lock up. The church is lock in. Jesus is lock out. I. The Position of Christ. (Outside) I I. The Proximity of Christ. (At the door) III. The Persistence of Christ. (Standing there) I V. The Pursuit of Christ. (Knocking) V. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:20

Denomination: Baptist

All The Other Reindeer Used To Laugh And Call Him Names Series

Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Dec 24, 2018

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Are you an outsider because you are a naughty elf or a rubbished Rudolph? Someone is coming to turn you into an insider

....... Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer Had a very shiny nose And if you ever saw it You would even say it glows . All of the other reindeer Used to laugh and call him names They never let poor Rudolph Join in any reindeer games [1] ………………………… Perhaps it was something to do with living in a dark ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20, Isaiah 53:3, John 1:1-16, Matthew 2:1-12, Isaiah 9:2-8 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Anglican

Think With God Series

Contributed by Moses Magembe on Jan 24, 2024

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Most Christians live a life outside processing their thoughts with God's thoughts or his word.

Philippians 2:5 “Let this mind be in you with was in Christ Jesus.” The Holy Spirit through Paul is counseling the church that is in a crisis, their pastor is sick and at the moment they have no pastor. But also Paul is going through a crisis, he is in prison without hopes of coming out. Paul ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5, Proverbs 23:7

Denomination: Bible Church

Experiencing The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Scott Maze on May 18, 2021

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Life demands an energy from you that is not IN you. We call this “burn out.” In order to truly navigate all that life throws at you, you need a power not from within you but from the outside. This is why you need the outside power of the Holy Spirit.

I invite you to turn to Acts 2 as we return back to our study in Acts after some time away. This morning, I want to speak to you about “Experiencing on the Holy Spirit.” To begin 2018, we are going to focus on the Holy Spirit. Yet, many of us think of God the Father and we speak of Jesus Christ ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Study In Revlation 24 Part 1-7 Series

Contributed by James Lee on Nov 4, 2009

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7 part study in revelation 14 using "The preacher’s Outline & Sermon Bible, along other resources. the hand out may be missing underlined blanks and check boxes.

STUDY IN RVELATION 24 The victory of the Lamb is assured Part I: The 144,000 stand with Jesus Rev. 14: 1-5 Chapter 14 deals with the assurance that the Lamb of God will be victorious in the end. John is given a seven part vision that assures him of this fact. We have just seen some of the most ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 14:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Soul Searching

Contributed by Ron Hicks on Jun 2, 2007

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Wouldn’t you agree with me, that it is a great tragedy to sit idle in our little Christian box and let people die in sin and go to Hell without an attempt to rescue them?

SOUL SEARCHING Gen 18:16-33 16 And the men rose up from thence, and looked toward Sodom: and Abraham went with them to bring them on the way. 17 And the Lord said, Shall I hide from Abraham that thing which I do; 18 Seeing that Abraham shall surely become a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:16-33

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Walking The Talk (January 6, 2008)

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Nov 5, 2022

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In the New Testament understanding of the word good, God not only wants to give us that newness that is good in character, God wants us to exhibit how that newness that is attractive because of how it satisfies. How well do our lives demonstrate our walk with God?

WALKING THE TALK Text: Revelation 21:5 Revelation 21:5 : And the one who was seated on the throne said, “See I am making all things new.” Also he said, “Write this, for these words are worthy and trustworthy and true” (NRSV). A lady by the name of Wilma Reed once said, “Religion ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:5

Denomination: United Methodist

Come Out On The Water Series

Contributed by Doug Henry on Dec 28, 2006

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A look at how Jesus invites us to great things if we have faith enough to step out.

The Invitations of Jesus Come Out on the Water Matthew 14:22-32 As I was preparing sermons for this Easter Season, an old thought came to mind. Jesus was perfect and holy in every way, and yet, he was crucified for being that way. He fulfilled every prophecy of the Old Testament and yet, He was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:21-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Missional

Contributed by John Knight on Jul 22, 2003

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What it means to be "mission" driven for the Kingdom

Missional April 14, 2002 Matthew 28:16-20 "Now the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain to which Jesus had directed them. And when they saw him they worshiped him; but some doubted. And Jesus came and said to them, "All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Holiness

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