Independence Day:God's Closeness in Uncertain Times

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  • Ed Wood avatar

    The Pharisee And Publican

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Jul 12, 2008
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    A message on Pride.

    THE PHARISEE AND PUBLICAN Luke 18:9-14 INTRO: The human heart inherits pride. It was one of the main causes in the first sin man sinned in the Garden of Eden. The fall of Satan from heaven was the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Bad Tenants

    Contributed by Neil Richardson on Mar 12, 2008
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    The Master provides, sends and punishes; the tenants rebel and are destroyed; what about us?

    Talk: The Bad Tenants Intro • Homicide, parricide, matricide, fratricide, suicide, genocide… • Deicide "I feel like a walking abomination. I feel like I am the closest thing to Lucifer on this planet, and I feel like that all the time. I feel that things that go wrong (in) my life are a personal ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Neil Richardson avatar

    The Wedding Feast

    Contributed by Neil Richardson on Mar 14, 2008
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    Five characters- indifferent rebel, violent rebel, hypocrite rebel, responsive guest, loyal servants. Includes children’s talk.

    Children’s talk- Josh’s party  London  Josh, 13th birthday  Dad, who had a big business with lots of workers and a big house in Chelsea, threw a party  Posted invites to his friends: David, Rebecca & Paul (brother and sister), Rachel and James (sister & ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Warner Pidgeon avatar

    Let Children Come To Jesus

    Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Oct 20, 2007
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    This event teaches us something about God, something about people and something about entry into God’s kingdom. The sermon challenges Christians in our attitudes towards children in particular.

    Today’s Bible reading tells us something about God. It tells us something about people; and it tells us something about entry into God’s Kingdom. It tells us that some people will enter God’s kingdom and it tells us that some people will not enter God’s kingdom. In Luke’s gospel today’s Bible ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Mike Wilkins avatar

    Jesus The Revolutionary Series

    Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Oct 20, 2007
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    Jesus is the revolutionary revolutionary

    Jesus Who? October 21, 22 & 25 Jesus the Revolutionary nativity story tax scene – pretty easy to see why people might want to head to the hills and take up arms against their oppressors. Was Jesus a revolutionary? You may remember from last week, the video of Tony Campolo where Tony says ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    "O Lord, It's Hard To Be Humble"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Oct 25, 2007
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    Humility is the key to salvation, sanctification and evangelism.

    “O Lord, It’s Hard to be Humble” Luke 18:9-14 You wouldn’t think it would be all that difficult. We were all formed from the same dust of the earth, by the same Creator. Basically, our bodies are pretty much the same. We all get sick, we all need to eat, all of us are lonely at times, ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Many Are Invited, But Few Are Chosen

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Oct 25, 2007
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    Pentecost 21 (A) - Jesus teaches that many are invited, but few are chosen. Thankfully our gracious God calls and calls again despite how mankind reacts.

    MANY ARE INVITED BUT FEW ARE CHOSEN (Outline) October 21, 2007 - PENTECOST 21 - Matthew 22:1-14 INTRO: Consider for a moment how many technological advances that have taken place in the last few years. We cannot keep track of all the electronic marvels that have been invented or improved. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Penitent

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Oct 27, 2007
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    Pharisee/Tax Collector - which one had the right attitude to prayer?

    OR/NR 24-10-04 Parable of the Pharisee & Tax Collector - Lk 18:9-14 Story: In a small country village in Sicily, there were two brothers, renown members of the local Mafia. They were mean, bad and very rich. No one had a good word to say about them. Indeed, everyone seemed to have a story ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    "I" Problem

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Oct 31, 2007
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    The main difference in how a man stands, when he stands before God, is whether or not he stands with humility or arrogance.

    He also told this parable to some who trusted in themselves that they were righteous and regarded others with contempt: “Two men went up to the temple to pray, one a Pharisee and the other a tax collector. The Pharisee, standing by himself, was praying thus, ‘God, I thank you that I am not like ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Matthew Kratz avatar

    Always Pray & Do Not Lose Heart Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Nov 3, 2007
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    This parable is a teaching from God himself to Always Pray and Do Not Lose Heart. We can see this in the: 1) Exhortation to Pray 2) Example of Prayer and 3) Encouragement for Prayer

    There are certain things that you expect in turning up for worship, and others you do not. Everything turned upside down for the membership of Grace Church in San Diego California. Their Church building was totally destroyed by the fires. No doubt you have heard of the trauma of the massive fires ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Matthew Stoll avatar

    Which Type Of Soil Are You? Series

    Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Aug 14, 2007
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     | 7,884 views

    The kingdom begins with us, what will we choose to do with the Good News about the kingdom, which soil will we choose to be?

    What comes to your mind when I say the kingdom of heaven or the kingdom of God (since they are used interchangeably in the gospels)? [Allow the congregation to give their input]. Perhaps pearly gates, gold streets, the throne room of God himself? Most of our thoughts of the kingdom revolve ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Matthew Stoll avatar

    The Sleeping Giant Series

    Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Aug 23, 2007
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    The Kingdom of Heaven is present and is growing here on earth, and we are God’s vessel for expanding the kingdom.

    Last week we looked at one of Jesus’ favorite teachings, the kingdom of God. We discovered the kingdom of God isn’t just something which will happen in the future when Jesus returns, but God is already in the process of building his kingdom, his perfect reign on earth right now. Jesus said “the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Aarron Ellerman avatar

    Getting Busy Doing God's Work Series

    Contributed by Aarron Ellerman on Feb 15, 2008
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    What God expects the church to do with the resources He has entrusted to us.

    Series: Stories from the Kingdom Text: Matthew 25:14-30 Title: “Get Busy Doing God’s Business” Introduction • This parable follows the one of the ten virgins; Jesus is pouring the idea into His disciples that His return was not as soon as they had believed. o We must understand at this point the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Our Attitude Means Everything Series

    Contributed by Aarron Ellerman on Feb 21, 2008
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    The heart from which we pray is as important as what we pray.

    Series: Stories from the Kingdom Text: Luke 18:9-14 Title: “Our Attitude Means Everything” I. The Two People (9-10) • Let’s forget everything we know or perceive when we think about a Pharisee and a tax collector. o We must try and understand how Jesus’ followers would have understood what He ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Alan McCann avatar

    Which Side Of The Door? Series

    Contributed by Alan Mccann on Apr 23, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
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    when God closes the door on the last day which side will you be left standing on?

    Luke 13.22-30 The story is told of a little Jimmy who came home from school and asked his parents the following question: “Where did I come from?” Mum looks at Dad, Dad looks at Mum – the ‘birds and the bees’ moment has suddenly arrived. Mum smiles and as she leaves the room she says ‘This is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican