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Are You Prepared? Series

Contributed by Aarron Ellerman on Jan 31, 2008

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Are you prepared for Jesus to return?

Series: Stories from the Kingdom Text: Matthew 25:1-13 Title: “Are You Prepared?” Introduction The Coming of the Bridegroom • There are two future returns of Jesus Christ that are talked about in the New Testament. 1. The Rapture  literally means “to be carried away.” o When Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Do You Love Me? Series

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Nov 12, 2007

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In series on questions people have asked. Addresses how to convincingly love folks. Expanded outline.

DO YOU LOVE ME? As you remember, several weeks ago, I gave out some index cards & told you that if you had any questions, or if people had asked you any questions about religion, that if you would write those questions down and turn them in, that I would attempt to answer them. One of the cards ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-35

Denomination: Baptist

Ready Or Not --- Here Christ Comes!

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Nov 17, 2007

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End Time 2 (A) Ready or not here Christ comes! Sadly, many are not prepared. With wisdom we wait and we watch for the Lord’s return.

READY OR NOT…HERE CHRIST COMES (Outline) November 11, 2007 - END TIME 2 / LAST JUDGMENT - Matthew 25:1-13 INTRO: Do you remember some of your favorite childhood games? There was hide-and-seek or kick-the-can. Both involved someone being “it”. They had to count to give everyone a chance ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Lutheran

Little Is Much With God Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Nov 25, 2007

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I this message I deal with the fact that God accepts us exactly where we are and uses whatever we have for his glory. This is a profound teaching by Jesus. The kingdom comes in small, almost unnoticed ways. But it never ends there.

“Little is Much with God” Matthew 13:31-35 From the OT all the way through to the book of Revelation we find story after story of God’s plan for us. There are stories of battle, there are love stories and there are stories children love. When Jesus came on the scene He came as a teacher. 73 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:31-35

Denomination: Baptist

Lost And Found Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Nov 25, 2007

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Jesus tells us that there is nothing more important than finding things that are lost. More than anything lost things matter to God.

“Lost and Found” Luke 15: 11-31 The boss of a large company was having some problems with one of his computers and he needed to call one of his employees one evening at home. He dialed the number and he was greeted with a child’s voice speaking very softly. The boss said, is your daddy home? He ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-31

Denomination: Baptist

Joy Or Happiness? "Lost In Translation"

Contributed by Dj Castilleja on Nov 30, 2007

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There is a difference between Joy and Happiness. The world would say they are the same. What does God say?

“Lost in Translation” Introduction: Many times we can approach life with a sense of defeat. I had a negative friend I used to hang out with in High School. He was always complaining about how negative things were in life. Even now I get emails from him about how the world is going down, how ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Father's Concern For The Wayward Christian

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Dec 10, 2007

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Message about the fact that Jesus looking for the lost sheep.

The Father’s Concern for the Wayward Christian Matthew 18:12-14 June 17, 2007 I think all of us can remember a time when we’ve strayed from God. Maybe it wasn’t as blatant or drastic as it was for others, but we know that at times we’ve said, “No thanks” to Jesus and decided that our way was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:12-14

Denomination: Wesleyan

Part 1 - The Sower & The Seed Series

Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Jul 7, 2007

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Part 1 of this series talks about the Word of God as a seed, and how we are to sow this seed among people.

The Commission Part 1 – The Sower & the Seed Pastor Bruce A. Shields House of Faith – www.PS127.org WELCOME † Good Friday Evening Service – April 6th at 6:00PM † Sunday Morning Resurrection Day Service at 11:00AM † Open House on Saturday April 14th from 1:00PM – 6:00PM INTRODUCTION TO ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-9

Denomination: Bible Church

Ollie Ollie Oxen Free

Contributed by Steve Malone on Jul 10, 2007

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A message about how God seeks and saves the lost.

Ollie Ollie Oxen Free Now the tax collectors and "sinners" were all gathering around to hear him. But the Pharisees and the teachers of the law muttered, "This man welcomes sinners and eats with them." Then Jesus told them this parable: "Suppose one of you has a hundred sheep and loses one of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Lawyer Got More Than He Bargained For

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jul 14, 2007

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Jesus told many of his stories with a sting in the tail - This was one of them

IC 15-07-07 The lawyer got an answer he didn’t bargain for Jesus told a great many stories that we love and cherish The Story of the Prodigal Son The Story of the Pharisee and Tax Collector The Story of the Good Samaritan to name a few Yet to their original audiences they were shocking – and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Anglican

What To Do When You Hear The Cries…

Contributed by Beth Garrod-Logsdon on Jul 16, 2007

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This sermon asks - "Who are you a neighbor to?" instead of "Who is my neighbor?"

What to do when you hear the cries… Deuteronomy 30:11-14 and Luke 10:25-37 NOTE: Children’s message used "Horton Hears a Who" by Dr. Seuss The children’s message this morning gave us one literary vision of being “neighborly”. Horton, the elephant heard a cry for help and did all in his power ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Good Samaritan Heart

Contributed by Scott Cody on Jul 16, 2007

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The challenge of Christ is to have a passion for people. We can learn how to do this from the story of the Good Samaritan.

1. Lesson Intro a. Can you name some famous neighbors i. Tim “Tool Man” Taylor – Wilson ii. Ricky and Lucy Ricardo – Fred and Ethel Mertz iii. Daren & Samantha Stevens – Abner ad Gladys Kravitz iv. jerry Seinfeld – kosmo Kramer b. Scripture calls us to be good neighbors, but what does ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Are You Wearing Jesus Today?

Contributed by Sherry Proskine on Aug 1, 2007

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We know who is our neighbor, but, the question is; are people seeing Jesus in us?

Are Your Wearing Jesus Today? Opening: Illustration: Little girl afraid of thunderstorm, Father holding her tight told her not to be afraid, Jesus is with her. He is never far away. She says, "Yes, Daddy, but sometimes I need Jesus with skin on." Many say they are Christians. Many say they ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Mustard Seed

Contributed by Ron Macarthur on Sep 24, 2007

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A short but different take on the meaning of what Jesus meant when He spoke of faith like a mustard seed.

Luke 17:5 The apostles said to the Lord, "Increase our faith!" (6) He replied, "If you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mulberry tree, `Be uprooted and planted in the sea,’ and it will obey you. The apostles (the twelve) have asked Jesus to increase their faith. This ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:5-6

Denomination: Baptist

Needed: Drastic Action

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Sep 24, 2007

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The parable of the dishonest manager asks us to reflect on whether or not we as Christians are as willing to take drastic action for Christ as non-believers are to care for themselves.

Needed: Drastic Action Luke 16:1-13 September 23, 2007 I don’t know how many of you have ever been fired from a job, but I have. It is not a pleasant experience. In January of 1978, during my first year of seminary, I was hired by North Presbyterian Church in Denver to be their Youth Director. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-13

Denomination: Methodist

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