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Overcoming Sin

Contributed by Mark Roper on Nov 20, 2007

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Sin is nothing to play with. It has the strength to defeat you if you get too close to it with excessive confidence in your own strength.

Sin John 8:34 Sin is more than wrong doing; it is wrong being, Sin is nothing to play with. It has the strength to defeat you if you get too close to it with excessive confidence in your own strength. A well-to-do man advertised for a chauffeur. Three applicants came. His first question ...read more

Scripture: John 8:34

Denomination: Church Of God

God Is Like Scotch Tape: You Can't See Him But He's Always There

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Apr 5, 2007

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The part that faith plays in our relationship to God when we are not able to see Him at work in our lives or feel His presence.

April,2007 “God is Like Scotch Tape: You Can’t See Him But He’s Always There” Hebrews 11:1-13 INTRODUCTION: This morning I was going to give each of you a piece of scotch tape when you came in the door. This was to remind you of today’s message, “God is Like Scotch Tape: You Can’t See Him ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-13

Denomination: Methodist

Titanic Warning?

Contributed by Casey Sabella on Apr 6, 2012

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Four captains played significant roles in the tragedy which unfolded that fateful night. Each modeled a leadership style thatmspeaksmvolumesmto the church today.

Titanic Warning? On April 15th, we pause to reflect on an event which happened one hundred years ago...the sinking of the Titanic. This ship, and the stories that surround it have fascinated people throughout the world ever since that fateful night. Thousands of books have been written and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Are You Confused Part 3 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jul 9, 2017

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This is the conclusion of my series "Are You Confused?" Part 3 focuses on the movies (images, thoughts, desires) that continously play in our minds.

Are You Confused – Part 3 Scriptures: Romans 12:2; Joshua 24:15; 1 Kings 18:21; Mark 5:25-34 This message will conclude this series titled, “Are You Confused.” In Parts 1 and 2, I focused on how Christians are confused about our identity and our authority as Christians. If we do not understand ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:25-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christian Basketball

Contributed by Robert Sickler on Jan 4, 2010

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We are Christians on the basketball court of life and how well we play depends on how well we conquer sin in our lives.

CHRISTIAN BASKETBALL ILLUSTRATION I love to watch my grandchildren play basketball and I try very hard to seldom miss a game. My enjoyment does not come from them being superstars or because their team is always in first place. I enjoy the game because I love my grandchildren; I love seeing ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:8

Denomination: Christian Church

In Search Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Darryl Klassen on Apr 20, 2006

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This is an Easter sermon that concludes a series exploring who Jesus is according to the Gospel of John. Phil. 3 plays a major role in this sermon as well.

IN SEARCH OF JESUS “For what I received I passed on to you as of first importance: that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, that he was buried, that he was raised on the third day according to the Scriptures…” (1 Co. 15:3-4). That is the good news of the Gospel of Jesus, in the ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Mennonite

The Oldest Game In The World Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 7, 2023

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The shame of our sin often leads us to shift the blame. Don’t play the blame game; own it by name and avoid the shame.

The Oldest Game in the World Genesis 3:11-13 Rev. Brian Bill March 4-5, 2023 Do you know what the most popular game is right now? Could it be World of Warcraft, Minecraft, Warzone, or Fortnite? Or for another generation, maybe your guesses would be Monopoly? Risk? Bunco? Scrabble? ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:11-13

Denomination: Baptist

Visions Of Sugar Plums

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 28, 2023

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God has a role for his people to play, but it is not the role of conqueror, as most had expected. They will be influential in the world only by serving and witnessing to the nations.

How many of you occasionally fantasize about winning the lottery? You can spend a lot of time making lists of worthy causes and deserving relatives and fabulous vacations and your dream house. In fact, most of us have dreams we play with when reality gets to be just a little too much for us. When I ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 2:1-5, Deuteronomy 4:5-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Rephidim!

Contributed by Abimbola Salu on Jan 7, 2024

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In the Bible, location plays an important role in the history of a nation and we shall be looking at a location called Rephidim in the journey of the Israelites to the Promised Land.

In the Bible, location plays an important role in the history of a nation, and we shall be looking at a location called Rephidim in the journey of the Israelites to the Promised Land. After Moses had led them out of Egypt, and through the Red Sea, there was jubilation and celebration. The ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:7-8

Denomination: Baptist

Hashtag - "Some Gifts Are More Than Just A Gift” Series

Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Dec 24, 2018

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A Christmas sermon based on the John Lewis Advert 2018 (where Elton John plays the piano and flashes back through his memories)

................ Hashtag - “Some gifts are more than just a gift” {play music snippet} “I hope you don’t mind, I hope you don’t mind that I put down in words” “In the beginning was the Word” {play music snippet} “I hope you don’t mind, I hope you don’t mind that I put down in words” “And the Word ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Anglican

Motives: Sermon Of The Mount Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Jan 30, 2022

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There is a difference between real prayer and just words. The improper way is to stand on the street corner to be seen by men. This is the way of the hypocrites, the play actors.

There was something taught in one of my business classes at Indiana University that has stuck with me. It is the concept of enlightened self-interest. This is a philosophy in business ethics which states that companies who act to further the interests of others, ultimately serve their own ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-8, Matthew 6:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Marriage Is More Than Simply Falling In Love.

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Feb 18, 2025

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Marriage is more than falling in love. Both parties to the marriage have a complementary role to play to the other. And you need to work at it.

Marriage Foundation Introduction: The marriage covenant predates the Fall I would like to like to go back to the very basics of when marriage was instituted. We first read about it in Genesis 2. I am not talking about a piece of paper saying you are married but to the marriage covenant between ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:15-25, Matthew 19:4-6, Ephesians 5:31, Malachi 2:13-16

Denomination: Anglican

Let God Be God

Contributed by David Dunn on Nov 2, 2025

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When denial dies and we stop playing God, repentance opens the heart to mercy, and grace restores joy that guilt once stole.

There is a certain kind of silence that settles on the heart when we finally stop pretending. Not the silence of defeat, but the quiet that comes when we realize we were never meant to carry the whole world on our shoulders. When we stop trying to be God, something in us exhales—and God can ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 38:3-8, 1 John 1:9

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Life Is Beautiful

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Nov 29, 2007

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Easter Sunday message

LIFE IS BEAUTIFUL Sunday, April 8, 2007 Pastor Brian Matherlee Tell at the beginning of service: The young mom was driving her 3-year-old child to church early on Easter morning. As she drove she told the Easter story. “This is the day we celebrate Jesus coming back to life.” From the back seat ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:10-11

Denomination: Wesleyan

Focus On The Valuable Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Feb 2, 2004

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5th of 5 messages. If you are going to follow Jesus - here is one lesson you simply must learn. The lesson of focus and passion without distraction.

Focusing on the Valuable Following Jesus We had our MCC Tour last Sunday and I shared with a number of our newest guests that we didn’t want them to join Meridian Christian Church. You see, we’re not about joining – we are about following. Our mission is to help people find their way home. ...read more

Scripture: John 2:12-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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