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Should Mothers Be Honored?

Contributed by Claud Owens on May 5, 2004

based on 49 ratings

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Why we should honor our mothers on Mother’s Day

SERMON FOR-MOTHERS DAY SCRIPTURE READING: Deuteronomy 5: 16 GOSPEL READING: Matthew 15: 21 - 2 8 "Should Mothers Be Honored?" Deuteronomy 5:16 16 "Honor your father and your mother, as the LORD your God has commanded you, so that you may live long and that it may go well with you in the land the ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 5:16, Matthew 15:21-28

Denomination: Church Of God

"Tears, Laughter, Astonishment"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jun 26, 2003

based on 29 ratings

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If we share Christ with a hopeless, scornful world we will be astonished by the results.

Mark 5:35-43 “Tears, Laughter, Astonishment” By: Rev. Kenneth Emerson Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA Here Jesus comes face to face with normal attitudes and conduct in the event of a tragedy. While Jesus is still speaking to a crowd, one of Jairus’ servants ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:35-43

Denomination: United Methodist

Strengthening Your Faith In Troubled Times: A Laughing Faith Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Jun 27, 2003

based on 41 ratings

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Strengthen your faith by laughter and confidence that God has heard and will intervene in your situation.

Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches June 29, 2003 “Strengthening Your Faith in Troubled Times--A Laughing Faith” Genesis 18: INTRODUCTION: If you were to measure your faith on a continuum from 1-10, one being “Faith? What faith?” and 10 being “Faith is my middle name,” where would you rate ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:1-15

Denomination: Methodist

It Is A Gift To Give

Contributed by Daryn Bahn on Jul 18, 2003

based on 85 ratings

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What it means to excel in the grace of giving.

Imagine that a large church burned to the ground somewhere in north Wisconsin, and that all the congregations of our district were asked to help rebuild it by collecting an offering. Every congregation was asked, all but one. This tiny little congregation could hardly afford to keep going. They ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-14

Denomination: Lutheran

Haircuts And Hats Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Aug 6, 2003

based on 45 ratings

| 7,390 views

Part of a series covering 1 Corinthians Why on earth is the Apostle Paul concerned about the length of hair and whether it is covered or not? What has this got to do with men and women in the church? We are going to look at three specific things from 1

What is it about Haircuts and Hats? The Beatles and the 60’s; Long hair and rebellious attitudes. These are normal expressions of Young people. Today, you find the same rebellious attitudes in shaved heads; spiked hair, rooster hair, and green hair. And hats! There are lots of hats in our ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:1-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Prison Break

Contributed by Matthew Eyerman on Oct 3, 2004

based on 9 ratings

| 5,725 views

Easter 2004

Matthew Eyerman April 11, 2004 Easter I. Introduction Steal away, steal away, steal away to Jesus! Steal away, steal away home, I ain’t got long to stay here. 1. when the slaves working in the fields heard this song 2. sure it was about Jesus and church 3. but it had another meaning 4. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-7

Denomination: Catholic

The Resurrection: A Burning Heart

Contributed by Joe Harding on May 25, 2004

based on 78 ratings

| 7,892 views

THE RESURRECTION IS MORE THAN INFORMATION; IT IS AN ENCOUNTER WITH THE RISEN CHRIST!

THE RESURRECTION: A BURNING HEART LUKE 24: 13-35 SUNDAY APRIL 25, 2004 INTRODUCTION: A few years ago the Spokesman for the American Atheists Inc. entered into a debate with William Craig a Christian with a PH.D in theology, in front of 8000 people and with 100+ radio stations broadcasting this ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Baptist

Guys Pay Too Much For Stew

Contributed by Dana Chau on Jun 22, 2004

based on 51 ratings

| 5,307 views

Discover helps for living an honorable life.

(If you feel this sermon is helpful, you are welcome to visit https://danachau.thinkific.com/ for a free online course.) Happy Father’s Day, Dads and Grandfathers! The Bible tells us, "Honor your father and your mother, so that you may live long in the land the LORD your God is giving you ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 25:19-34

Denomination: *other

Temptation Island Series

Contributed by Daniel Colvin on Jan 6, 2004

based on 4 ratings

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Learning to say no in the face of temptation and learning to keep Satan from getting a foot hold in our lives

Temptation Island James 1:12-15 Introduction (Hand out Hawaiian leis when people come in) Watching TV one night a commercial came on for a new type of game show while showing an exotic island the announcer says: “6 couples put true love to the ultimate test on Temptation Island.” I thought to ...read more

Scripture: James 1:12-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Breath Of God Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Feb 9, 2004

based on 34 ratings

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1st of 5 messages on John 3-4: Birth is an extreme event. It is a dramatic, traumatic, and radical happening and it changes your life immediately and forever!

From Mortal to Immortal A Study of John 3-4 The Breath of God – John 3:1-8 Circle of Life – John 3:9-21 Accepting God’s Plan – John 3:22-36 Satisfying Water – John 4:1-26 Pleasing Food – John 4:27-42 Birth Birth is an extreme event. It is a dramatic, traumatic, and radical happening and it ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Doesn't Play Favorites Series

Contributed by Daniel Colvin on Feb 20, 2004

based on 86 ratings

| 10,860 views

In the body of Christ, God does not show favoritism and He expects you to do welcome those who would be welcomed by Him. Every person does matter to God.

God doesn’t play favorites James 2:1-13 Introduction Shortly after the close of the Civil War, a former slave entered a fashionable church in Richmond, one Sunday morning at the beginning of a communion service. When the time came, he walked down the aisle and knelt at the altar. A rustle of shock ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Here's Your Sign Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Dec 13, 2004

based on 15 ratings

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A Christian is like a Human Church Sign.

Purpose Series #5 (Six Sessions on God’s Purpose for Your Life) Here’s Your Sign Matthew 5:14-16 SCRIPTURE READING: Matthew 5:14-16 INTRODUCTION: This fall, we’ve been studying from Rick Warren’s book, The Purpose driven Life. This week we’re focused on the 4th Purpose: Sharing your life ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Yoke's On You Series

Contributed by David Ward on Dec 16, 2004

based on 49 ratings

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An encouragement to find rest in Christ, and to minister through his strength

“The Yoke’s On You” Matthew 11:28-30 INTRODUCTION: Do you ever find it difficult to follow Christ? Why is it so hard to follow Jesus sometimes? Do you ever get tired? Do you ever find yourself in need of rest? How can I find rest while following Jesus? [READ Matt. 11:28-30] Notice what ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Getting Ready For Christmas

Contributed by Terry Cavanaugh on Dec 18, 2004

based on 18 ratings

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The shepherds learn the only way to get ready for Christmas is to be open to the Christmas miracle.

Getting Ready for Christmas Luke 2:8-16 This morning I would like to ask you how do you prepare for Christmas? At the Cavanaugh house Christmas preparation begins with putting up the Christmas Tree and dragging down the boxes of Christmas decorations from their places of storage where they ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-18

Denomination: Methodist

Respecting God With Your Very Life Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Nov 17, 2003

based on 70 ratings

| 17,660 views

Many Christians live lives of contempt for God and they don¡¦t even know it. Solomon talks about three ways we can show contempt for God, ways that might seem harmless.

Respecting God with Your Very Life (Ecclesiastes 5) Intro¡K. 1. There was a woman who went on a short term missions trip to Kenya, helping the missionaries there. Before she left, she stopped at a remote village where she attended a medical clinic. As the native women outside the clinic began to ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 5:1-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

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