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Our Covenant With God

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Dec 30, 2008

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An Anglican’s reflection on the Methodist Covenant

04-01-09 Frisby Methodist Church The Covenant Service 1. Introduction A story is told of a man in the church who once made a covenant with a young vicar. They agreed that, come what may. they would each tithe ten percent of their income every year. They were both young and neither of them ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 31:31-34

Denomination: Anglican

On That Great Gettin' Up Morning

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 26, 2009

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For Remembrance Sunday: getting past grief means crying out honestly and insistently for help, and it means having confidence in the God who raised Christ from the dead and thus defeated death itself.

The hymns we have sung and the Scriptures we have read have one important word that is common to all of them. That word is "morning". "Morning", as in "good morning". "Morning" is an important Biblical image. I am leading us to worship around the symbol of morning today because I want us to use it ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:2-3

Denomination: Baptist

Are Christians Destined To Be Borg?

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Apr 20, 2008

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Does having the mind of Christ mean being mindless?

If you are not a Star Trek fan you may be wondering what in the world is up with that title. Star Trek has been used to preach “another gospel” since the original series came on in 1965. Only since I became a Christian in 1975 have I understood the Star Trek message. Before that it was just ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10

Denomination: Baptist

Protesting Or Practicing Praise Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Jul 16, 2007

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We either practice praise or protest against it.

The Hallelujah Factor Series Based upon Jack Taylor’s book The Hallelujah Factor Protesting or Practicing Praise Pt. 1 July 15, 2007 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction A Praise is any vocal, audible and/or visible adoration of God. 1 Series ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 6:14-22

Denomination: Baptist

Worship Faithfully Series

Contributed by Jason Cole on Mar 12, 2007

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What does the church expect of a member. These are not what we consider man-made expectations, but God given expectations of every member of Christ’s Church

“What is Expected of a Church Member: Worship Faithfully” Introduction: When you commit yourself to the membership of the church you are joining a 2,000-year-old institution established by Jesus himself. Jesus said, “I will establish my church and the gates of Hell will not overcome it.” In Acts ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 96:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Bathsheba- A Christmas Story Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 16, 2021

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What if even the “random things” in your life were connected as part of a bigger plan? Instead of thinking of life in terms of luck, chance, and blind fate, what if each life representing the seven billion people on the planet, were coordinated by Someone?

Merry Christmas from my family to yours! We begin a short series two Sundays ago designed to make room in your heart to worship Jesus, entitled The Mothers of Jesus. The best-selling book in the world begins in the oddest way. Matthew chapter two is the account of the first Christmas and it warms ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

When You Feel Powerless Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on May 26, 2015

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When you feel powerless, remember the Holy Spirit and get ready for a power surge.

“Getting Into Shape: When you Feel Powerless” Acts 2:1-21 & 4:23-31 When have you felt powerless? When the doctor said “There’s nothing more we can do?” When the boss said, “We have no choice but to let you go?” When the Counselor stated, “I ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

When Worship Is Pointed The Right Direction

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Nov 17, 2011

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An examination of worship to help people better understand how meditating on the person of God is the basis of our worship, and to practice that before we leave the building Meant to be preached at the very beginning of a worship hour and then followed b

Isaiah 6:1-5, Ezekiel 1:22-28; Psalm 8,29,95; Titus 1:16 Introduction - Barbara McKeever, Urbana, Ohio -- Said that in the middle of a soloist's number at church, her young grandson Chandler tugged her sleeve and whispered, "She can't sing very well, can she?" She knew that the woman had a ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Bethel

Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Dec 15, 2016

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Jacob, following an amazing dream in which he saw a ladder or stairway extending between heaven and earth, with the Lord standing above it, exclaimed "How awesome is this place! This is none other than the house of God, and this is the gate of heaven."

Note: I have developed a simple set of slides in PowerPoint to use in the delivery of this sermon. They're not fancy, but they do help to keep attention focused on the points being presented. If anyone is interested in having the PowerPoint file, email me at sam@srmccormick.net with the word ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 28:1-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Father Heart

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jun 16, 2013

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Understanding the Fatherhood of God clarifies and brings healing to all our other relationships

The father of five children had won a toy at a raffle. He called his kids together to ask which of them should have the present. "Who is the most obedient?" he asked. "Who never talks back to mother? Who does everything she says?" Five small voices answered in unison. "Okay, dad, you get the toy." ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hope For Your House

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Feb 17, 2013

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A sermon challenging women to a closer walk.

“Hope for Your House” Acts 16:9-15 14 And a certain woman named Lydia, a seller of purple, of the city of Thyatira, which worshipped God, heard us: whose heart the Lord opened, that she attended unto the things which were spoken of Paul. 15 And when she was baptized, and her household, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:9-15

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas Eve Over And Over Again! Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Dec 7, 2019

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Gideon – stuck in time – stuck reliving the same day over and over (Christmas Eve) until he learns the lesson God wants to teach him – which is the true meaning of Christmas and the reason Jesus came to this earth as a baby – It is found in John 3:16!

Christmas Eve over and over again! Message for CHC School Christmas Program 2019: Summary of play: Gideon – stuck in time – stuck reliving the same day over and over (Christmas Eve) until he learns the lesson God wants to teach him – which is the true meaning of Christmas and the reason Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16, John 3:3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Church Discipline – Spanking Ourselves So God Doesn’t Have To – Part 3

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Sep 28, 2020

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Review of Church Discipline

Review I. Elements of Church Discipline - Part One A. The Place of Discipline - The place of discipline is the assembly of believers-- the church (Mat. 18:17). B. The Purpose of Discipline 1.) Prevention – The fear of sinning 2.) The other purpose for church discipline is restoration. C. The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Walking In God's Light: Overcoming Daily Struggles With Sin And Confession

Contributed by Terry Hovey on Jan 5, 2026

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How do we live authentically as Christians when we still struggle with sin? How do we maintain fellowship with God when we fail daily?

Walking in God's Light: Overcoming Daily Struggles with Sin and Confession 1John 1:5-10 Introduction: The Light Switch Have you ever tried to navigate your house in complete darkness? Maybe the power went out, or you were trying not to wake someone up. You stub your toe on the coffee table, ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:5-10

Denomination: Methodist

The Surprise Of Answered Prayer Series

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Aug 11, 2004

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God answers prayers -- and that usually surprises us!

A Sunday School teacher was struggling to open a combination lock on the supply cabinet. She had been told the combination, but couldn’t quite remember it. Exasperated, she went to the pastor’s study and asked for help. The pastor came into the room and began to turn the dial. After the first two ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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