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Pear Of Goodness Series

Contributed by James Westervelt on Mar 30, 2002

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I’ve chosen a pear to represent goodness, because kindness and goodness are a "pair." Kindness and goodness go "hand-in-hand."

THE PEAR OF GOODNESS We are studying the FRUIT of the Spirit - The "Christ-like character" which the Holy Spirit produces in us - when we abide in Christ - when we maintain a close personal relationship with Him. -We’ve been seeking to develop the "INNER FRUIT" first - love, joy, ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22, Matthew 19:16-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Dismantling The Myths Of Abortion

Contributed by Don Jaques on Jan 28, 2003

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God hates abortion but loves those who have had one. As God’s representatives we must do the same.

Dismantling the Myths of Abortion Don Jaques January 25/26, 2003 MAIN IDEA: God hates abortion but loves those who have been a part of one. As God’s representatives we must do the same. OBJECTIVES: The audience will be informed of God’s pro-life views. Those who may some day consider abortion ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:13-16, 1 Timothy 1:15-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Dad's Divine Duty

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Jun 15, 2003

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As God’s representatives in the home, fathers have a duty to set the standard of godliness, as well as providing for its physical well-being.

DAD’S DIVINE DUTY Text: Ps.128: 1-6 Intro: When we think of the word “duty” we think of “responsibility” or “obligation;” something that is a requirement, not merely an option. That which is our duty to do is usually taken very seriously; that is if one is mature enough to realize the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 128:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Proclamation And Demonstration Belong Together!

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Apr 2, 2006

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Jesus taught, Jesus preached Good News, and Jesus demonstrated the compassion of God. We are called to represent him by doing the same.

Jesus is now being followed by Peter, Andrew, James and John. They have all left their fishing nets (Matthew 4:20) to follow Jesus; and James and John have left their Father Zebedee to follow Jesus (Matthew 4:22). I know that some of you have left things behind to follow Jesus, left things behind ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:23-25

Denomination: Anglican

Jesus Cleanses The Leper

Contributed by William Mouser on Feb 19, 2006

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In healing the leper, Jesus showed his power not only over disease but all that disease represents in this world: the corruption and chaos of sin.

Psalm 42, 2 Kings 5:1-15, 1 Corinthians 9:24-27, Mark 1:40-45 Jesus Heals the Leper The miracle of healing which Mark records in today’s gospel lesson might seem, at first, to present a kind of contradiction in Jesus’ own ministry at this point. After Jesus has been mobbed all night long in ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:40-45

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Two Contrasting Cities - Babylon And Jerusalem

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Jan 13, 2001

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The two cities symbolise diametrically opposed principles, Jerusalem represents the eternal while Babylon depicts the earthly having no abiding value.

TWO CONTRASTING CITIES - BABYLON AND JERUSALM Books which outlive the generation in which they were written are called “classics”. On e of these which I remember from my schooldays is Charles Dickens’ story of the French Revolution, "A Tale of Two Cities". It concerned a family caught up in those ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Real Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Mar 30, 2008

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Many of your ideas about the Holy Spirit are wrong. What is the real role and purpose of Jesus representative on earth in your life?

The Holy Spirit is the best kept secret in Christianity mostly because His purpose and role have been misunderstood. The Holy Spirit is not a grand show master who makes it possible for you to do really cool stuff, or at least appear really cool so people are impressed. The Holy Spirit actually ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15-31

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Keeping Your Torch Lit Series

Contributed by Greg Hanson on Apr 13, 2007

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What does it mean to be the light of the world and the salt of the earth? How can we faithfully represent Jesus in our world today?

Commander Hansen had no idea how or why his outpost was being attacked. The outpost where he was stationed was suddenly up against a very powerful enemy... one he had never encountered before. Oh, he had heard of them, sure, but he never expected that he would meet them head on. They had been at ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Wesleyan

Naming And Claiming Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jul 19, 2010

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Becuase God's name represents the essnce of who God is, we can determine the wrong and right uses of His name.

“Law & order: SPU – Naming and Claiming” Ex. 20:7; Mt. 5:33-37; Col. 3:17 One Sunday a pastor preached a sermon on honesty. Monday morning he took the bus took get to his office. He paid the fare, and the bus driver gave him back too much change. During the rest of the journey ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Babe In The Manger

Contributed by Joe Adaline on Dec 22, 2005

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The Christ child represents a lot of figures in our world. That is one of the reasons that God, in his divine wisdom sent a baby into this world.

We have seen as the prophets foretold the Messiah would come. We see that Christ comes in the form of a child, a babe wrapped in swaddling clothes and lying in a manger. God in his wisdom saw this mere infant as representing mankind in so many ways. Let’s look at the ways God represents Christ in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

"As Ye Know That Ye Were Not Redeemed With Corruptible Things"

Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Jul 28, 2011

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She had blood on her hands from murder, and that represented, in Shakespeare’s mind, the evidence, the consciousness of her sin.

…………….Dr Joseph Cook illustration……………………. In 1893 they had the first World’s Fair held in Chicago, there was an exhibit entitled "The Parliament of Religions." Dr. Joseph Cook represented the Christian religion. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:18

Denomination: Baptist

What Are You Doing In Sodom? Series

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Feb 19, 2012

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Sodom represents the allurment of the world. It proved deadly for Lot, and it will just as surely destroy our lives if we venture close to the world.

Our passage gives us a powerful lesson concerning worldliness. The key question from Genesis 14, “how close can you get to sin before it corrupts you?” The key verse, is Genesis 14:12. There we learn that while Lot first “pitched his tents near Sodom, now we read that Lot was ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 14:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Priest In Your Own Home

Contributed by Rev Ken Shedenhelm on Jun 13, 2013

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Christian fathers are called to be faithful in many ways, They are called to lead their families spiritually, to live exemplary lives, and to represent Christ at home.

“A good father should be… sober, decent, supportive, patient, authoritative, respectful, playful, fair, affectionate, exemplary, engaged, and present.” Can I hear an “amen”? According to an article that appeared in the Chicago Tribune a few years ago, good fathers ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:14-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Jesus: Our Burden Bearer

Contributed by Allan Kircher on Jan 16, 2013

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The very fact that the Lord is represented as moving to lift the burden of these people is evidence that He is moved with concern when His people are in crisis.

Pastor Allan Kircher Shell Point Baptist Church 6 Jan 2013 Isaiah 53:4 JESUS: OUR BURDEN BEARER Intro: This chapter stands out in the Old Testament as the single greatest prophesy/Lord/Jesus/Christ and what He would accomplish for sinners. • In this chapter, we learn about His Life (v. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Elisha Goes Solo Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 9, 2017

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It can be difficult to represent God to others, but if we have a heart to serve and the empowerment of the Spirit, we can faithfully serve God.

Elisha Goes Solo (2 Kings 2) 1. Some people with important jobs end up doing a lot of things that are quite trite. 2. Take police officers, some real calls via Reader’s Digest: From the police blotter, ?or, what a beat cop deals with ?every day: • A deputy responded to a report ?of a vehicle ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:1-25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

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