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  • God's House Past, Present And Future

    Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Jul 28, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,998 views

    The house that God is building is a house where His power and Son are preeminent; His presence is pursued; and His purposes is practiced.

    A couple of weeks ago were read were seven men were chose to look after the Greek widows, Stephen was one of them. He was a man full of grace and power. He did great signs and wonders But opposition against him arose. Members of the Synagogue of Freeman began arguing with Stephen and his ...read more

  • You're Not Defined By Your Past PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,813 views

    Through God's unconditional love and the transformative power of Christ, we are offered a new life free from the chains of our past.

    Good morning, church family! Today, we're going to dive into a message that is near and dear to my heart, and I hope it will resonate with yours as well. It's a message of unconditional love, redemption, and the transformative power of a new life in Christ. As we explore 2 Corinthians 5:17, let us ...read more

  • Reflections Of Leadership Skills (Piano Movers)

    Contributed by Kelly Benton on Feb 22, 2011
    based on 18 ratings
     | 5,413 views

    A speech given to the Mitchell County Leadership Team, Mitchell County, KS; in 2007 to inspire and encourage each member to see each one as one body.

    Reflections of Leadership Skills (Piano Movers) 1 Corinthians 12: 12-26 12 Just as a body, though one, has many parts, but all its many parts form one body, so it is with Christ. 13 For we were all baptized by[c] one Spirit so as to form one body—whether Jews or Gentiles, slave or free—and we ...read more

  • Esau's Choice Reflects His Character

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on May 23, 2003
    based on 114 ratings
     | 21,388 views

    Esau never expressed any repentance for his sinful choices. The Bible says, “If I hide iniquity in my heart, the Lord will not hear me.” (Psa. 66:18,19) Not only did Esau make one bad mistake but for the rest of his life he refused to confess and forsake

    Esau’s Choice – Genesis 25:19-34 Preparation for the Teacher 1. Aim: To lead the people to understand how to avoid making impulsive decisions that they will later regret. Illustration: Both the hummingbird and the vulture fly over our nation’s deserts. All vultures see is rotting meat, because ...read more

  • Do Not Dwell On The Past; Look To The Future

    Contributed by Ryan Ferwerda on Apr 25, 2019
    based on 2 ratings
     | 25,731 views

    When we focus too much on what happened in the past it becomes hard for us to see what God is doing in the present and is leading us in the future.

    When I was in the parish, preaching every Sunday, there was usually one of my parishioners that would always come up to me after service and express how that day’s particular sermon seemed like I was speaking directly to them; that the sermon on that given day was addressing something specific ...read more

  • The Three R's - Reflect, Repent, Renew

    Contributed by Carl Greene on Mar 7, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 17,066 views

    Lent is a time for reflection of our life with Jesus. Is it all it should be? Repent of our sins, our wrong ways and Renew our commitment to Jesus. Oh, and one other thing, don’t be ashamed of Christ!

    Well, here we are on the second Sunday of Lent. It is the time of year when we are called to reflect, repent and renew. This time of year is not always when we here the “feel good” messages we all like to hear…and as pastor’s are easier to preach. Still, even in these times, the times when we ...read more

  • Racism: Our Past And Present Sins

    Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Feb 19, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,369 views

    racism in the United States and the churches is counter to Jesus' teachings

    LUKE 6:17-26 During the month of February, you may have noticed that we have been singing hymns from Lift Every Voice and Sing. This hymnal is part of The Episcopal Church’s recognition of Black History Month and its African-American congregants. We will continue to use these hymns as part of ...read more

  • Letting Go Of Your Painful Past Series

    Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 26, 2021
     | 7,439 views

    Every Christians is either a pleasure or a pain in the body of Christ, and the key factor that makes the difference is letting go of a painful past.

    Neil Armstrong was the first man to set his foot on the moon, but long before that momentous event he was a dreamer. As early as age 2 he fell in love with airplanes, and for the rest of his life that was a focus for him. He made model planes as a child, and at age 14 he got a job at a ...read more

  • When People Can’t Get Passed Your Past

    Contributed by Juan P Barrientez Jr. on May 23, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 15,092 views

    This is a message about moving past your past even when other can not.

    Mark 6:1-6 6 Then He went out from there and came to His own country, and His disciples followed Him. 2 And when the Sabbath had come, He began to teach in the synagogue. And many hearing Him were astonished, saying, “Where did this Man get these things? And what wisdom is this which is ...read more

  • A Look Back And A Look Forward

    Contributed by Michael Wiley on Nov 20, 2008
     | 4,135 views

    As we look to a new year, we must reflect and learn from the past.

    A Look Back and a Look Forward Michael Wiley November 23, 2008 Mark 12:28b-33 Introduction: When I was a young child, maybe seven or eight, my family and I went to Beach Bend Amusement park in Bowling Green KY, not too far from our home. I love amusement parks. Especially then when mom and dad ...read more

  • Forgetting And Focusing Series

    Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Oct 8, 2017
    based on 5 ratings
     | 21,616 views

    Release your past to Christ, both successes and failures. Reach toward your glorious future, living with one foot in eternity as you remember where you’re heading. And daily seek to grow closer to Christ. Make it your daily ambition to know Christ better.

    Philippians 3:10-14 Forgetting and Focusing I noticed an odd phenomenon in the military. When people were drawing close to retirement or their discharge date, their whole demeanor changed. They started dragging to formation. Their PT efforts became weakened. Their work grew subpar, or average at ...read more

  • Biblical Reflections On Faith In A Pluralistic World

    Contributed by Michael Bird on Jan 4, 2003
    based on 30 ratings
     | 3,742 views

    This sermon evaluated the recent trends towards religious pluralism and attempts to construct a Christian response.

    BIBLICAL REFLECTIONS ON FAITH IN PLURALISTIC, POSTMODERN, POST-CHRISTIAN AND PAGAN WORLD MICHAEL BIRD INTRODUCTION We live in an age which is becoming increasingly hostile historical Christianity. This hostility emanates from a public mindset that is pluralistic, postmodern, post-Christian and ...read more

  • Good Friday Reflections On Mark's Gospel

    Contributed by Michael Goodfellow on Feb 26, 2004
    based on 46 ratings
     | 8,345 views

    A series of reflections on Texts for Good Friday from Mark’s gospel.

    Good Friday Reflections on Mark’s Gospel Reading: Mark 11:1-11 Reflection: “In lowly pomp ride on to die” When we spoke of this incredible entry into Jerusalem Palm Sunday, we spoke of it as a glimpse of something we knew was going to be greater. But today we see the detour through which that ...read more

  • Reflect On The Two Phases Of God's Glory

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 15, 2004
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,430 views

    Reflect on the Two Phases of God’s Glory - In Moses’ face a fading glory; in Jesus’ face a surpassing glory.

    The glory of Edmonton. What is it? The Oilers? The Eskimos? The Legislative Building? Whyte Ave.? How about West Edmonton Mall? Before Sarah and I moved to this area the one thing we heard the most about was West Ed. After all, it’s supposedly the largest mall in the world! If West Ed is the glory ...read more

  • Reflection On The 7 Last Words Of Jesus

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Apr 11, 2006
    based on 77 ratings
     | 43,862 views

    Each time He spoke, Jesus was telling us something significant about Himself and what was going on at the Cross.

    Reflection on the 7 last words of Jesus Jesus Christ is able to speak 7 different times while on the Cross and we have those words recorded in the Gospels. Each time He spoke, Jesus was telling us something significant about Himself and what was going on at the Cross. Jesus speaks and says ...read more