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  • Robert Leroe avatar

    We Are Gomer

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Sep 6, 2015
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     | 14,325 views

    James Montgomery Boice calls the enacted parable of Hosea and Gomer "the second greatest story in the Bible," a depiction of God's embracing, pardoning grace. In it we see that We are Gomer.

    We enact a parable of grace every time we observe the Lord's Supper. Another living parable was dramatized by Hosea the prophet. He was told by God to marry a wayward women who would prove to be unfaithful. He did so, to depict God's grace. It was not unusual for God to ask His prophets to do ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    The Raw Material Of Spirit And Truth

    Contributed by Kraig Pullam on Feb 17, 2014
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     | 9,624 views

    With the example of John chapter 4, Christ provides clear imagary of the aspects of worship the Father seeks.

    The Westminster Shorter Catechism, The Westminster Confession of Faith and The Westminster Larger Catechism are three documents that are considered by many Protestants to be the grandest doctrinal statements to come out of the English Reformation. It was completed in 1647; and it was presented ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Challenge Of Change

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Feb 18, 2014
     | 11,966 views

    A sermon to challenge our perspectives about change.

    "The Challenge of Change" Isaiah 54:1-4 Isaiah 54:2 Enlarge the place of thy tent, and let them stretch forth the curtains of thine habitations: spare not, lengthen thy cords, and strengthen thy stakes; Introduction: How many of you are interested in seeing our church grow? I know that sounds ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Greatest Qualification

    Contributed by Simeon Akindele on Nov 20, 2014
     | 3,967 views

    Some people consider qualifications earned in conventional educational institutions like primary, secondary, polytechnic or university as the best platform capable of opening doors of greatness to any man. That may be true in some respects but not necessarily so in all circumstances!

    THE GREATEST QUALIFICATION? Some people consider qualifications earned in conventional educational institutions like primary, secondary, polytechnic or university as the best platform capable of opening doors of greatness to a man. That may be true in some respects but not necessarily so in all ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    Love One Another

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 31, 2014
    based on 14 ratings
     | 26,766 views

    It begins with learning God's love, and learning to love oneself. Link inc. to formatted text, audio, PowerPoint.

    Love One Another John 13:34–35 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/LoveOneAnother.html Is this really a new commandment? They've been told to love before. It's a new commandment because they've never been told to love this way before. They're to love one another 'as I have loved you' You don't ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Choices

    Contributed by James W Hare on Sep 3, 2013
     | 9,768 views

    Funeral of non Christian

    CHOICES Luke 16:19-31 This life is full of choices. We make over a hundred decisions each day. We have to decide what time to get up. We have to make a decision on what clothes to wear for the day or for work and then another set for home. We have to decide which way to go to work or even go to ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Stumbling Stones Or Building Blocks - Your Choice!

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jan 30, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,989 views

    How can we build people up...and why should we?

    Audio File: http://player.sermoncentral.com/c/bethanyumcpastor/audio/178053_15567.mp3 -------------- 1Now concerning food sacrificed to idols: we know that “all of us possess knowledge.” Knowledge puffs up, but love builds up. 2Anyone who claims to know something does not yet have the necessary ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Turning Complaints Into A Celebration

    Contributed by Paul Sizemore on Oct 10, 2016
     | 7,051 views

    Jesus was often judged harshly by the religious authorities in his day. The Pharisees and the scribes believed wrongly that he was condoning the sins of people whose company he shared. Instead Christ came to make of them "new creations" (2 Cor. 5:17).

    “Turning Complaints into a Celebration” Luke 15:1-10, Proper 19-C September 11, 2016 “Grumble”: It’s an interesting word isn’t it? And here we find it in the second verse of our Gospel lesson today. “And the Pharisees and the scribes grumbled, saying: ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Who Is Standing In Front Of You? Potential

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Feb 4, 2022
     | 2,908 views

    This sermon is about the potential God sees in us when God created us and the potential Christ sees in us when He calls us. Jesus has a plan for all of his children.

    Who is Standing In Front Of You? Potential! 1 Samuel 16:6-12 Mark 2:13-17 What do you see when you look at another person? How do you sum them up? When the prophet Samuel went to choose a new king for Israel, he assumed that the new king ought to look like the old king. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Big Cross Or Little Crosses, But No Other Path To Joy

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 22, 2024
     | 457 views

    Abraham did not have to show his faith by slaying his only Son, Isaac. God the Father, however, did not hold onto His only Son, Christ Jesus, but accepted His sacrifice.

    Second Sunday in Lent 2024 St. Mark’s Gospel tells us today that “after six days” Jesus and His three lead apostles went up a high mountain. Why is “six days” important to remember? We need to go back to the previous chapter to see. The story line follows St. Matthew’s Gospel very closely, which ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    The Christian Walk Of Christlikeness, Humility And Unity Series

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jul 6, 2023
     | 2,291 views

    The Christian walk is a call to a higher walk of Unity, Love and Peace in the Body of Christ. The oneness within the Body of Christ empowers believers to overcome their differences and embrace a new way of being.

    Sermon - The Christian Walk of Christlikeness, Humility and Unity Scripture - Ephesians 4:1-6 “Therefore I, a prisoner for serving the Lord, beg you to lead a life worthy of your calling, for you have been called by God. Always be humble and gentle. Be patient with each other, making allowance for ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Open House

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Aug 17, 2023
     | 694 views

    When God calls people to us, it is our job to gather them in his name and share the joy he provides for all in his house of prayer.

    Almost 40 years ago, July or August of 1984, I was at my very first Bible camp. It was the annual women’s retreat for the Northwest Women’s Caucus of the Evangelical Free Church of America, and I was scared to death. Well, maybe that was putting it a little strongly, but I was pretty nervous. You ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    How To Treat The Believers We Disagree With Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Sep 26, 2023
     | 851 views

    This sermon delves into Romans 14 and brings out the point that we are to accept each other and how to do that.

    - Sermon series: “How to Disagree.” Last week we established that there are disputable matters, which is an important category to understand. There may be theological issues about which sincere believers can have honest disagreement. - Having established that, we move today onto the next logical ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Invited Or Chosen"

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Oct 13, 2023
     | 1,688 views

    We can answer God's call and interact with Him. Or we can ignore the call and do our own thing>

    Invited or Chosen? – Matthew 22: 1-14 Intro: A mother took her young daughter to a wedding for a member of her family for the first time. The child was fascinated and impressed by all the different things happening. During the ceremony the little girl leaned over and ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Don't Judge A Book By Its Cover - Year B - Proper 18

    Contributed by Ian Bullock on Sep 1, 2021
     | 2,948 views

    How do we react to others - are we quick to judge on appearance, and can we learn to be hearers and doers of the word?

    In the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Amen. It was a beautiful sunny Sunday morning, the congregation had just settled into their service and had begun to sing the first hymn, when their attention was disturbed by a young man who was aimlessly wandering down the aisle. He was unkempt, ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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