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Resolution Time

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Dec 29, 2003

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Resolutions direct what you do with your life; they should be tied to something worthwhile. I’m tying mine to the Great Commission

THE PASTOR’S POINTS sermon ministry of CEDAR LODGE BAPTIST CHURCH Thomasville, NC December 28, 2003 What do you suppose is the most frequent resolution made by Americans? I’ll give you a hint – it has to do with the dreaded scale! A woman walked into her bathroom at home. As she did, she saw ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: United Methodist

Faith Holds On To The Lord's Promises

Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Feb 26, 2003

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Just as the Lord trained Naaman, so also he trains us to hold on to his promises by faith alone, so that we shine out with Christian love and Christ-centered confidence like the little Israelite slave girl did.

Grace and peace to you from God our Father and our Lord Jesus Christ. The Word of God through which the Holy Spirit touches our hearts this morning is recorded in 2 Kings 5:1-14 Dear friends who hold on to Jesus, Cartoons at times will have a scene where someone, let’s says Wild E. Coyote in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-14

Denomination: Lutheran

So Close Yet So Far Away

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Nov 1, 2003

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This is a sermon the the Great Commandment with the thesis that one can not love God and yet hate people for whom Christ died. Love for humanity is proff of our love for God.

SO CLOSE, YET SO FAR AWAY MARK 12:28-34; DEUTERONOMY 6:4-9; I JOHN 4:15-21 --by R. David Reynolds In One Church from the Fence, Wes Seelinger writes: “I have spent long hours in the intensive care waiting room . . . watching with anguished people . . . listening to urgent questions: Will my ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:28-34

Denomination: Methodist

Meditations For A Quinceañera

Contributed by Adrián Olivas on Apr 27, 2002

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This is a sample ceremony for a Christian younglady’s "coming of age" celebration which most hispanic cultures celebrate.

Consecration of a Quinceañera If you cannot find 14 fourteen girls or if you don’t want to have a "court of attendants", it is appropriate to have the quinceañera stand alone with her parents. It is suggested that the following objects be used in the ceremony. 1. A Bible (preferably with a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:14-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

I Saw The Light

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 20, 2002

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The Pharisees tries to turn out the light. Jesus simply turned up the wattage.

Question: How many Episcopalians does it take to change a light bulb? Aswer: TWELVE - one to do the work and 11 to serve on the committee. Question: How many Church of Christ members does it take to change a light bulb? Answer: THREE - one to convince the light bulb to change and 2 to carry the ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Beasts And The Kingdom Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Feb 21, 2005

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The Beastly Nations of the world devour and tranple, but the Kingdom of God loves and serves.

Singing the Songs of The Lord In a Strange Land February 20, 2005 Daniel 7 The Beasts and the Kingdom You think you’ve had some bad dreams! Daniel’s dream is weird and wonderful to us, and terrifying to him! You can imagine seeing these things before the days of monster movies and the like. ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 7:1-28

Denomination: *other

Speaking Truth In A Skeptical Age

Contributed by Roger Thomas on May 26, 2004

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Speaking the truth in love is the needed standard in a post-Christian/post-modern world.

Speaking Truth to a Skeptical World 1 Peter 3:15 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO If there were a patron saint of our age, a hero or symbol for the times, it might well be Pilate. The Roman politician did his best to find a way to not condemn Jesus, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Ignorant Errors, Careless Mistakes, Or Plain Old Sin

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Apr 9, 2004

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Message on the First Word from the Cross, for a Good Friday Seven Last Words service. Jesus prays for forgiveness for the anonymous "they" who permit a society to be valueless, for those who profit from the misery of others, for those who pride themselve

One of life’s scariest moments comes when, two or three days after you have taken an exam at school, the teacher shows up ready to pass out the results. Maybe you sit poised on the edge of your chair, if you think you’ve done well; or you slump down in the seat, trying to look as though you’re ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:32-37

Denomination: Baptist

Children… Our Door Of Hope Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Sep 22, 2006

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Looking at the critical social issues of our day in light of perhaps the most compelling words Christ ever imparted to us “You are the salt… the light… world.”

Continue in our series entitled Holding Out Hope For A Wounded World… a series I plan to conclude over the next couple of weeks… a series looking at the critical social issues of our day in light of perhaps the most compelling words Christ ever imparted to us “You are the salt… the light… ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:13-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Plan For Spiritual Misfits Series

Contributed by David Selleck on Oct 26, 2006

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Second in a series of messages from Michael Yaconelli’s book "Messy Spirituality" God’s Annoying Love for Imperfect People.

Template Oct 8, 2006 Messy Spirituality Series 2 Felt Need: What is God’s plan for my life, why is this so difficult to figure out? Desired Results: Persons would hear the Good News of God’s grace and know that they are loved and empowered by the Holy Spirit. Message: God’s plan for Spiritual ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Methodist

Blessed Hope

Contributed by Mark Perryman on May 31, 2007

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What Christ has done for us

INTRO: [Read Story] By: Patricia Rosales, L.V.N. – Lesson in Love It was six am on a bright Sunday morning in April. A solemn, blond six-year-old boy was being admitted to our small pediatric until for a procedure not very common to young children: phlebotomy – this is, blood donation. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:2-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Da Vinci Code- Truth Under Fire

Contributed by Frank Lay on May 11, 2006

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Many of the New Testament epistles were written to combat false teachings that threatened the church. The epistles of John are no exception. The letter of 2 John is the shortest letter in the New Testament. Yet, this little letter speaks powerfully to

TRUTH UNDER FIRE By Frank Lay A STUDY OF 2 JOHN In John 14:6, Jesus made a statement that has become His most controversial claim. He said, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No man cometh unto the Father but by me.” In that declaration, Jesus claimed to be the personification of ...read more

Scripture: 2 John 1:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

God's Love And Ours

Contributed by James Tetley on Jul 3, 2006

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God’s tru love for humanity is demonstrated in the death of His Son on the cross

God’s love and ours 1 John “I like you” he said shyly “I like you too” she responds Encouraged, he added “I like you more than I said” “Me, too”, she murmurs blushing “I love you”, he blurts “What? She asks breathlessly “Nothing” he mutters. “Go on, say it,” she urges “Ojay, but don’t laugh. I ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Parable Of The Pharisee And The Tax Collector Series

Contributed by Kerry Bauman on Aug 17, 2005

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The sin of self-righteousness is subtle and often undetected in our own lives, yet it often has devastating consequences.

The Parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector Text: Luke 18:9-14 Introduction: A grocery store checkout clerk once wrote to advice-columnist Ann Landers to complain that she had seen people buy "luxury" food items--like birthday cakes and bags of shrimp--with their food stamps. The writer ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

You Can Have Joy In Suffering Series

Contributed by Keith Foskey on Sep 2, 2005

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Christians are notorious for talking about, reading about and preaching about joy and then not displaying it

Sermon Series: “Help, I Can’t Find My Joy!” (A Study of Paul’s Epistle to the Philippians) Sermon #1 “You can have Joy in Suffering” Series Text: Philippians 4:4 OPENING JOKE: “Lack of Joy” Christians are notorious for talking about, reading about and preaching about ‘joy’ and then not displaying ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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