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Hope Risk

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Nov 11, 2002

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A sermon for the 26th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 28 A sermon about talents

26th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 28 Matthew 25:14-30 "Hope, Risk" 14 ¶ "For it will be as when a man going on a journey called his servants and entrusted to them his property; 15 to one he gave five talents, to another two, to another one, to each according to his ability. Then he went away. 16 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Lutheran

"Giving In To Pressure"

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Jul 10, 2006

based on 65 ratings

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A sermon for the 6th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 10 The beheading of John the Baptist

6th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 10 Mark 6:14-29 "Giving in to Pressure" 14* King Herod heard of it; for Jesus’ name had become known. Some said, “John the baptizer has been raised from the dead; that is why these powers are at work in him.” 15* But others said, “It is Elijah.” And others said, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:14-29

Denomination: Lutheran

An Attitude Of Gratitude

Contributed by Richard Harsell on Nov 24, 2003

based on 76 ratings

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Christians should have a proper attitude of Thanksgiving for all the Lord has given us

Richard F. Harsell friendshippastor@yahoo.com 11/23/03 Text: Psalm 100 "An Attitude of Gratitude " One day during the period that Abraham Lincoln served as President of the United States, an elderly lady was ushered into his private office. Lincoln noticed that she carried a covered basket ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Sacrifical Lifestyle

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Nov 3, 2003

based on 188 ratings

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A sermon for the 22nd Sunday after Pentecost Proper 27 The Widow’s Mite

22nd Sunday after Pentecost Proper 27 1Kings 17:8-16 Mark 12: 38-44 "Sacrificial Lifestyle" 8 ¶ Then the word of the LORD came to him, 9 "Arise, go to Zarephath, which belongs to Sidon, and dwell there. Behold, I have commanded a widow there to feed you." 10 So he arose and went to Zarephath; ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:38-44, 1 Kings 17:8-16

Denomination: Lutheran

How To Deal With Conviction Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 3, 2008

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The proper response to guilty feelings will help us live in right relationship w/ God.

How to Deal with Conviction “When Something Good Makes You Feel Bad” Acts 2:36-41 Intro: Last week we talked about being under the influence (not of intoxicants, stimulants, or any illegal substance, but under the influence of the Holy Spirit). Peter was under the influence when he stood up to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:37-41

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Eat, Drink?

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Sep 24, 2007

based on 9 ratings

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A sermon for the 18th Sunday after Pentecost Proper12 The rich man and Lazarus

18th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 21 Lectionary 26 September 30th Luke 16: 19-31 Sermon "Eat, Drink ?" 9* “There was a rich man, who was clothed in purple and fine linen and who feasted sumptuously every day. 20* And at his gate lay a poor man named Lazarus, full of sores, 21* who desired to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Lutheran

Help For Keeping "Stuff" In Perspective Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 17, 2013

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Dominant Thought: a proper view of things will help us to carry through the command to not steal

You shouldn’t have been following the car so closely – not on State Street at 5:30 on Friday evening. Maybe they had a brake light out – hard to tell – it all happened so quickly. One minute you’re tooling along thinking about supper, the next you’re watching ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Command With A Promise

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Nov 1, 2005

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A message to the family using Exocus 20:12 "Honor your father and mother..."

A Command With A Promise Exodus 20:12 "Honor your father and your mother, so that you may live long in the land the Lord your God is giving you." Introduction Last Sunday evening we had a helpful video and lively discussion on the topic: "How to Really Love Your Child." Tonight the video and ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:12

Denomination: Free Methodist

A Perpetual Promise And The Broken Bread.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jun 12, 2021

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The bread that I will give is my flesh, which I will give for the life of the world. John 6 verse 51.

A PERPETUAL PROMISE AND THE BROKEN BREAD. John 6:35, John 6:41-51. Jesus said, ‘I am the bread of life: he that comes to me shall never hunger; and he that believes on me shall never thirst’ (John 6:35). “I AM” is, of course, the name of God (Exodus 3:14). Jesus identifies Himself with God, ...read more

Scripture: John 6:35, John 6:41-51

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Act Of Love Of A Forgiven Woman, And The Inclusivity Of Jesus' Ministry.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Apr 23, 2016

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Nurturing our relationship with Jesus is an essential part of our Christian formation.

1. A FORGIVEN WOMAN’S ACT OF LOVE. Luke 7:36-50. This incident ties in with two earlier episodes, illustrating Jesus’ conquest over sickness (Luke 7:1-10), death (Luke 7:11-17) - and now sin. The unnamed woman is identified as “a sinner” (Luke 7:37; Luke 7:39; Luke 7:47). This tells us nothing ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50, Luke 8:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Appearances Of Christ, In Heaven And Earth

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 1, 2015

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Jesus appeared in the earth in the incarnation. Jesus "now appears" in heaven on our behalf. He will come again to the earth to gather to Himself those who are eagerly awaiting Him.

APPEARANCES OF CHRIST, IN HEAVEN AND EARTH. Hebrews 9:24-28. The ‘worldly sanctuary’ (Hebrews 9:1) served for a time, in both tent and Temple, but now the ‘reformation’ has been accomplished (Hebrews 9:10). The endless round of sacrifices would never suffice for the remission of sins (Hebrews ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:24-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Table Etiquette In The Kingdom Of God

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jun 6, 2016

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This is God's work, and the order of priority in God's kingdom.

TABLE ETIQUETTE IN THE KINGDOM OF GOD. Luke 14:1; Luke 14:7-14. One Sabbath, one of the chief Pharisees gave Jesus the courtesy of a dinner invitation. Jesus courteously accepted. Somewhat discourteously, the Pharisees were keeping their eye on Jesus (Luke 14:1). It was on this occasion, as ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:1, Luke 14:7-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Norm Of Reciprocity Series

Contributed by Bryan Beverly on Jul 26, 2016

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This is part of a series of very brief messages that can be used in church newsletters for stewardship.

25 ‘Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or what you will drink, or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothing? 26Look at the birds of the air; they neither sow nor reap nor gather into barns, and yet your ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-33

Denomination: Baptist

A Pleading

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 17, 2019

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We have left a God-shape hole in our lives and try to fill it with other things.

A PLEADING. Jeremiah 2:4-13. In this passage the LORD yet again makes His complaint against the whole house of Israel (Jeremiah 2:4). As we read it, we begin to realise that this is also His indictment against the whole of mankind, and against the visible Church in particular. “What ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 2:4-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

From Victim To Victor: The Widows Mite

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 6, 2018

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A contrast between acquisitive Scribes, and a gift given out of penury.

FROM VICTIM TO VICTOR: THE WIDOW’S MITE. Mark 12:38-44. In our previous reading, Jesus pronounced one Scribe, ‘Not far from the kingdom of God’ (Mark 12:34). Yet Jesus’ opinion of the Scribes in general was not unlike His opinion of the Pharisees (cf. Luke 11:43). ‘The Scribes and the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:38-44

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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