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The Parable Of The Wedding Banquet Series

Contributed by David Blizzard on Jun 19, 2004

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This is the third parable Jesus told in response to the Pharisees question about His authority in cleansing the Temple.

THE WEDDING BANQUET PARABLE – Matthew 22:1-15 This is the third parable that Jesus told in response to the Pharisees’ question about his authority. The first one of the two sons dealt with Israel’s rejection of God the Father. The parable of the vineyard dealt with the rejection of God the Son. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

What If God Gave You A Mission Like He Did The Wisemen?

Contributed by Scott Bradford on Dec 15, 2002

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What would be your response if God gave you a mission like He did the wisemen?

Someone once asked the question: "Do you know what would have happened If it had been Three Wise Women, Instead of Three Wise Men?" The answer: They would have asked for directions, Arrived on time, Helped deliver the baby, Cleaned the stable, Made a casserole, Brought practical gifts and There ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: United Methodist

If God Owns It All, What Am I Doing With It? Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Aug 7, 2003

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Responsibility comes with the gifts God gives us. Adapted from a John C. Maxwell sermon.

Stewardship: The Missing Piece of Successful Living (3 of 4) "If God Owns It All, What Am I Doing With It?" January 19, 2003 FBC, Chester, Illinois Mike Fogerson, Speaker (Originally preached by Dr. John C. Maxwell) Introduction: A We continue our theme of Stewardship we’ve been ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-19

Denomination: Baptist

Loving Your Enemy

Contributed by Stan Martin on Aug 25, 2003

based on 84 ratings

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Lessons from David and Saul on some causes of hateful behavior and loving responses to unlovely actions.

Loving Your Enemy In Luke 6 Jesus said, "If you love those who love you, what credit is that to you? Even ’sinners’ love those who love them. And if you do good to those who are good to you, what credit is that to you? Even ’sinners’ do that. . . . But love your ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:32-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Does God Give Second Chances?

Contributed by James Buchanan on Sep 15, 2003

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We exam the truth of God’s forgiveness toward us, and our responsibility to forgive others.

Before we begin today, I want you to think of someone that you have a hard time forgiving. Someone that you just can’t seem to forgive, no matter how hard you try. Now, if you have your notes, I want you to write the initials of that person down on your notes. One thing I’ve learned over the ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11, Matthew 18:21-34

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Compassionate Christ

Contributed by Timothy Shumer on Sep 13, 2001

based on 16 ratings

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A sermon response to the terrible tragic terrorist attack on America which happened Sept. 11, 2001.

NOTE: I don’t normally preach a message at our mid-week service. We usually have a Bible devotion, followed by a "real" prayer meeting (we break-up into small groups and pray for about 35 - 45 minutes). The extraordinary events which happened this week caused me to change what we normally do. We ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Baptist

Restorative Justice #1: Zaccheus Pays Reparations Series

Contributed by Anne Grant on Oct 11, 2001

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Jesus’ treatment of Zaccheus and the tax collector’s response is a model of God’s restorative justice.

RESTORATIVE JUSTICE #1: Zaccheus Pays Reparations Luke 19:1-9 Restorative Justice Series #1 Trinity United Methodist Church, Providence, RI September 2, 2001 Rev. Anne Grant Introduction to scripture: Has anybody here climbed a tree recently? It’s not something adults do very often. Children ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-9

Denomination: Methodist

Uncertainty Of War Series

Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Feb 15, 2003

based on 89 ratings

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Is our nation withing God’s will as we prepare for war and what is the church’s responsibility?

Uncertainty of War and the Protection of God As we enter this time of uncertainty and war seems eminent, I question our position as a nation in God’s divine plan. Just over a decade ago we prepared for war in the Middle East. I was in the military at that time and was sent away from my family to ...read more

Scripture: Amos 4:6-13, Psalm 9:17

Denomination: Baptist

Duck, Duck Goose

Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Sep 25, 2002

based on 36 ratings

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Words of encouragement for when we are tempted to "duck" out of our Christian responsibilities and Christian living.

This past week Justin began dancing around the floor saying “Awses, Awses, Awses” and then he would fall over and just laugh and laugh. At first I couldn’t figure out what he was doing then he repeated it again laughing with the delight the whole time and I realized he was playing Ring Around the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:22-31

Denomination: United Methodist

"Sticks And Stones..."

Contributed by Dwight Davis on Jun 9, 2002

based on 76 ratings

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This sermon reveals the true power of our words and our responsibility as Christians to choose them wisely.

“Sticks and Stones...” There is a familiar old saying that we’ve all heard, it goes like this; “sticks and stones may break my bones but words can never hurt me.” Now, this is a response that probably everyone in this room today has uttered in the wake of some terrible barrage ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:34-37, James 3:2-12

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Resorting To Restoration

Contributed by James Groce on Jun 15, 2002

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Our responsibility—to make every effort possible to restore (Matt. 18:15-17)

Intro. A. Christians fall away for various reasons. Some past restoring (Heb. 6:4-6) 2. Our responsibility—to make every effort possible to restore (Matt. 18:15-17) B. Not a lesson on corrective church discipline 1. Last step in trying to restore (2 Thess. 3:14) 2. Hopefully, can prevent ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:1-2

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Four Soils Series

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Feb 18, 2002

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Sermon on the parable of the sower. One’s response to the Gospel depends on the personal inclination of his will.

The Four Soils Mark 4:1-20 INTRO.: Why do different people respond differently to the same message? Why do some reject the Gospel of Christ and others accept it and live Christian lives? Jesus provides an answer to this question in the passage before us. We will become more effective and joyful ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Alpine Skiing: Some Things We Need To Do For Ourselves Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Feb 26, 2002

based on 37 ratings

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The second in the series on the Winter Games, looks at the areas in our Christian life that we are personally responsible for

Everything has been done, you’ve dreamed, you’ve sacrificed, you’ve trained. And now as you stand looking down at the slope below you, you realize that everything now depends on you. As you prepared for this day you had your coach, your trainer and your family supporting you and encouraging you. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-16

Denomination: Wesleyan

Holy Spirit Graciously Helps Us Respond To Complainers

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

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1. The Holy Spirit helps us pattern our response to complainers after Jesus Christ.

1. The Holy Spirit helps us pattern our response to complainers after Jesus Christ. The writer of Hebrews wrote, "Consider Him who endured such opposition from sinful men, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart." (Heb. 12:3) Ask the Lord to help you gain more of Christ’s ability to endure ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Conclusions Concerning Christ

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Jul 21, 2002

based on 56 ratings

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This message deals with responses to Christ based on one’s conclusions of Him, either true or false.

Conclusions Concerning Christ Text: Matt.16: 15 & 16; Matt.26: 65 & 66 Intro: Everyone who came through these doors today came having drawn certain conclusions about one thing or another. When we speak of coming to a conclusion about something, we mean that we have made a deduction ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:15-16, Matthew 26:65-66, Judges 13:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

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