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Being A Super-Dad

Contributed by Daniel Owens on Jan 18, 2008

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The Apostle Paul gives all of us dads both an admonition and some encouragement in the spiritual realm for today’s church.

I Thessalonians 2:10-12 “You are witnesses, and so is God, of how holy, righteous and blameless we were among you who believed. For you know that we dealt with each of you as a father deals with his own children, encouraging, comforting and urging you to live lives worthy of God, who calls you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:10-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Messengers From John The Baptist

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 21, 2013

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When Jesus met with messengers from John the Baptist, we are given an explanation of the ministry of Jesus, a clarification of the identity of John, and an illustration of the perversity of the people.

Scripture It has been several chapters since Luke has told us about Jesus’ cousin, John the Baptist. The last time we heard of John he was preaching and baptizing and drawing incredibly large crowds to his ministry in the desert in the region around the Jordan River. Eventually, Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:18-35

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Oh!, Lord, My God Series

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Jun 25, 2020

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Greetings In The Holy Name Of Jesus Yahshuah, My sisters and brothers, we consider the thought of having power and authority ...

OH! LORD, MY GOD by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (June 23, 2020) “O Lord my God, in thee do I put my trust: save me from all them that persecute me, and deliver me: Lest he tear my soul like a lion, rending it in pieces, while ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 7:1-17, John 8:36

Denomination: Friends

Prayer - For Those Of Us Who Struggle

Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Jul 26, 2025

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A talk on prayer preached at St Christophers Hanwell 28 July 2025, at a Cafe Communion service - where people sit around tables and the sermon is inevitably quite interactive.

INTRO “one of his disciples said to him, ‘Lord, teach us to pray, as John taught his disciples” [Luke 11:1] Martin Luther, the 16th Century reformer, was once asked much time he spent in prayer. “An hour a day” he said. “But what about if you are really busy?” “If I am really busy I have to spend ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-13, Mark 1:35, Luke 6:12-13, Luke 5:15-16, Luke 22:39-44, Matthew 4:1-11 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Anglican

Priceless Legacy: The Hope Of Faithful Moms

Contributed by David Ferguson on Apr 3, 2014

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We celebrate moms today as they seek to build their legacy as God directs.

Introduction: Recognize moms in the service and possibly the oldest and newest mom (perhaps distribute a special gift of some kind). Opening: I have heard it said that the hand that rocks the cradle rules the world! I am sure many of us here have had mothers who had a profound effect on us. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:1-3

Denomination: *other

Hidden Treasure & The Pearl Of Great Price

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on May 13, 2023

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How do you view situations, and misgivings & how do you view salvation? This message prompts us to look beyond the dullness that others see as junk which could become someone else's treasure. May we realize that hidden treasure must be sought after to discover its wealth and potential.

SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (Matthew 13:44) (44) "Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto treasure hid in a field; the which when a man hath found, he hideth, and for joy thereof goeth and selleth all that he hath, and buyeth ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44, Matthew 13:45-46, Matthew 6:19-21, 2 Corinthians 4:7, Proverbs 2:3-5, Colossians 2:2-3, Isaiah 33:6 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Benefits Of An Intentional Life Series

Contributed by Rob Culler on Mar 21, 2001

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Last in a six-part series of living intentionally and not just letting life happen to you.

The Benefits of an Intentional Life INTRODUCTION: For the past 5 weeks I have preached messages under the broad heading of LIVING AN INTENTIONAL LIFE. During this time, we have seen the fact that God has always worked in an intentional manner—that is, he has never had an accident or made a ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

It Was A Setup Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 30, 2003

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We set ourselves up for failure if we are afraid to risk using all we have been given, if we are shy about our average-ness, and especially if we are ashamed of our poverty. Sermon for Martin Luther King Sunday

On one of our trips to Louisville to see about my mother-in-law, we stayed at a motel right next to a Baptist church. It happened to be a church which had been started as a mission congregation by my home church back when I was a teenager. I told Margaret that I remembered that vacant lot between ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:11-27

Denomination: Baptist

Two Fish Tales

Contributed by Dawn Marie Turner on Jan 25, 2003

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Are we disobedient to God or do we follow him without question?

As you can tell, our scripture readings today have a theme. You may have to think a bit, but it does help if you read the sermon title and also were listening during the children’s moments. Both our stories relate to fish: one to a big fish story and one to fishermen at their nets. There has ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-20, Jonah 3:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Being On The Right Team

Contributed by Kent Lenard on Apr 8, 2003

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This Sermon discusses the the righteousness that we have in Christ.

Being on the Right Team Heb 10:14, John 19:34, Heb 9:22, Heb 9:11 - 15, Heb 10:10, John 4:14, John 7:38-39 Phil 2:12-13, John 1:29, March 17, 2003 I. This week I am going to borrow from Max Lucado again. He has some interests that I don’t, that make good illustrations. A. This week I am ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:22, Hebrews 10:14

Denomination: Baptist

The Tool Of Family Fun Series

Contributed by Richard Pfeil on May 16, 2005

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Part of a series on the keys to raising healthy kids; this ones deals with the importance of having fun as a family.

THE TOOL OF FAMILY FUN TEXT: Various Texts Sunday, July 21, 2002 We have been talking about parenting and some of the tools for parenting. The first week we talked about the importance of discipline. We balance discipline with affirmation or love. We were reminded to be flexible. There is a ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Synergy Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 19, 2010

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Get energized to synergize! Synergy – “We are stronger together.”

Sermon: 2 – Synergy – “We are stronger together.” Illustration: A Bugs Life! From Group’s Blockbuster Movie Illustrations - pages 133, 134. Points are also used from their outline in their book. Overview – Hopper explains to his gang that one ant may be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:25-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Miracle On 1st Century Street Series

Contributed by David Owens on Dec 23, 2008

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In this sermon, I use the movie Miracle on 34th Street to illustrate the difference between fact and fiction. The miracle of Jesus’ birth and life on 1st Century Street are altogether true and are worth believing in.

Introduction: A. Good morning and welcome to our annual special worship service on the Sunday before Christmas. 1. I hope and pray that you have a very happy and healthy Christmas holiday filled with much joy and peace. 2. Although none of us knows the exact day when Jesus Christ was born, His ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Extravagant Magnification Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on May 7, 2012

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Magnification is useful because it enlarges the object of our attention. It's what we do in worship every week.

“EXTRAVAGANT MAGNIFICATION” Is. 6:1-8 & Revelation 4:1-11 Even though it’s not used as frequently as it used to be, I still like a magnifying glass. It takes something that’s hard to see and makes it bigger. It brings the word or subject into clearer focus so I can see it ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 4:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Controlling Anger Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Oct 18, 2010

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How to control our anger

CONTROLLING ANGER Sermon Number 4 January 17, 2010 Today is the big game. I have some concerns about today’s game for a couple of reasons. First, I am a little nervous about the Jets coming in and winning. The Colts opened the door for them, and they might just walk through. No matter ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-15

Denomination: Baptist

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