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Eighth Commandment (9 Of 12)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 14, 2022

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These commandments deal with every segment of society.

Illus: A preacher was talking to a teenage girl one day about the Lord when she told him, “I have a hard time living up to the Bible." Then she added, "But I do try to live up to the ten commandments." To hear this young lady talk you would think she rejects all scripture except the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Finding Joy Amidst Life's Surprises

Contributed by Richard Burkey on Jun 22, 2005

based on 13 ratings

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Christmas is meant to be joy time, and in the stories of Christmas from the Biblical to the secular there is a theme of joy amidst surprises that runs through them.

Finding Joy Amidst Life’s Surprises Luke 1:39-55 (New International Version) 39At that time Mary got ready and hurried to a town in the hill country of Judea, 40where she entered Zechariah’s home and greeted Elizabeth. 41When Elizabeth heard Mary’s greeting, the baby leaped in her womb, and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:39-55

Denomination: Lutheran

Birth Pains

Contributed by Dr. Fred W. Penney on Feb 1, 2024

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This message unpacks Jesus teaching about how to live as his coming approaches and the church is challenged and persecuted by the secular and pagan culture.

Title: “Birth Pains” Text: Matthew 24:1-14 (The Olivet Discourse) Subject: How do we live for Christ as the age moves toward his return? Complement: We live wisely, fearlessly, courageously, devotedly, missionally…with endurance inspired by his coming. Big Idea; Jesus calls us to faithfulness as ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:1-14, 1 Timothy 4:1-3, 2 Timothy 3:1-5, 2 Thessalonians 2:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Get Right, Church

Contributed by Riley Turner on Jan 25, 2001

based on 155 ratings

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We must break down the walls of racial, cultural, and traditional division in the Lord’s Church.

The following is an excerpt from a sermon preached by Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. in 1956, entitled: PAUL’S LETTER TO AMERICAN CHRISTIANS. In this sermon, Dr. King reads a fictitious letter written by himself, but he presents it as if it were a lost letter of the Apostle Paul to the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:13-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Remembrance And Glory

Contributed by Joe Harding on May 29, 2001

based on 15 ratings

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“My prayer is not for them alone. I pray for those who will believe in me through their message, ...”

Remembrance and Glory John 17:20-26/Revelation 22:12-21 Call Ps. 97:1-6/May 24,1998 Introduction: Memorial Day Poem by Dick Gayan Transition thought: Holidays are tough for me. They are tough because they are Holidays, and not Holy Days. Should they be Holy days? I believe so. But, In a ...read more

Scripture: John 17:20-26, Revelation 22:12-21

Denomination: Baptist

Remembrance And Glory 2

Contributed by Joe Harding on May 26, 2003

based on 14 ratings

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Our two text, I believe, may speak to the Idea of Memorial Day.

REMEMBRANCE AND GLORY 2 JOHN 17:20-26/REVELATION 22:12-21 CALL PSALMS 97:1-6/MAY 24,1998 INTRODUCTION: Memorial Day Poem by Dick Gayan TRANSITION THOUGHT: Holidays are tough for me. They are tough because they are Holidays, and not Holy Days. Should they be Holy days? I believe so. But, In ...read more

Scripture: John 17:20-26, Revelation 22:12-21

Denomination: Baptist

"The Tri-Unity Of God”

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 8, 2002

based on 114 ratings

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We worship One God, Who is manifest in three distinct Persons.

“The Tri-unity of God” I Peter 1:1-2 Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts “To God’s elect, strangers in the world, scattered throughout Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia and Bithynia, who have been chosen according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-2

Denomination: Congregational

Supernatural Supply And Surplus Part 1 & 2 Series

Contributed by Morris Mott on Sep 27, 2001

based on 55 ratings

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God s His people to have a surplus in the area of finances. If we are going to spread the message of the Gospel, we must move out of society’s wya of thinking concerning our money.

II Corinthians 9:5-15; TEXT Ephesians 4:28 PART I God s His people to experience surplus in the area of their finances. In these verses, we see the foundation of this principle. During my years as a pastor, I have heard people in the congregation make this statement, “I don’t care about ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:28, 2 Corinthians 9:5-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Capital Punishment

Contributed by Steven Ostrowski on Feb 20, 2005

based on 19 ratings

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Biblical support for Capital Punishment and what it means for our country.

Capital Punishment Romans: 13: 4 For he is the minister of God to thee for good. But if thou do that which is evil, be afraid; for he beareth not the sword in vain: for he is the minister of God, a revenger to execute wrath upon him that doeth evil. The issue of capital punishment has caused ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:4-7

Denomination: Catholic

Sexuality And Holiness Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Aug 13, 2007

based on 1 rating

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Christian sexual ethics are oriented toward the long-term and contrary to society’s values and contrary to our fallen human natures.

Sexuality and Holiness (I Thessalonians 4:1-8) 1. The Slavic peoples today populate several nations: the Czech Repulic, Slovakia, Poland, Belarus, Russia, Ukrania, Bosnia, Bulgaria, Croatia, Macedonia, Montenegro, Serbia and Slovenia. 2. During Medieval times, the Slavic peoples were ready to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What Is Primer Or What Is A Primer?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Oct 18, 2022

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Look at what our society has turned into. Look at what society considers more important to instruct our children.

What is primer or what is a primer? The online Merriam-Webster dictionary gives the following: A small book for teaching children to read - (to teach regardless of age) A small introductory book on a subject or a short informative piece of writing A compound used to ignite a spark - (needed to ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:4-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Parable Of The Rich Fool: American Consumerism Vs. God-Centered Security Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Jun 5, 2022

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From the standpoint of material wealth, Americans have difficulty realizing how rich we are.

"From the standpoint of material wealth, Americans have difficulty realizing how rich we are. Going through a little mental exercise suggested by Robert Heilbroner can help us to count our blessings, however. Imagine doing the following, and you will see how daily life is for as many as a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21, Revelation 3:15-18

Denomination: Salvation Army

Living As Exiles In Babylon: Christians In Culture

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 27, 2021

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As we look at 1st Peter chapter 2 and 3, we consider the background of this epistle. Peter wrote his letter to Jewish Christians in the dispersion throughout Asia Minor, in the Roman Empire.

As we look at 1st Peter chapter 2 and 3, we consider the background of this epistle. Peter wrote his letter to Jewish Christians in the dispersion throughout Asia Minor, in the Roman Empire. Jewish Christians were the recipients, but Peter also speaks clearly to the gentile Christians throughout ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:28, 1 Peter 2:4-5, John 1:4, 1 Corinthians 15:45, 1 Peter 2:11-12 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Salvation Army

Render To Caesar What Is Caesar's

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Oct 18, 2014

based on 4 ratings

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Seemingly a Catch 22 position, yet Jesus wonderfully side steps the controversary. By using the Gk word "apodote" Jesus challenges us even today: "The coin bore Caesar's image: give it back to him. You bear God's image: so give yourself back to Him."

Sermon: Render to Caesar what is Caesars’s Story: A man came to an Anglican Church and asked to see the Vicar. “Vicar,” he said, “My dog died and I would like a Christian burial for him.” The Vicar said, “I’m sorry to hear about your dog, but we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:15-22

Denomination: Anglican

Sola Scriptura Series

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Nov 8, 2017

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Taking a look at Sola Scriptura - by Scripture Alone as the foundation for our doctrines of faith ...

Please open your Bibles to Acts 17:1-15 which we will read in a few minutes. In October of 1517 a man named Martin Luther posted a listing on the church door in Wittenberg, Germany called The Ninety-five Theses or Disputation on the Power of Indulgences. This was the beginning of what has been ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:1-15, Mark 7:1-13

Denomination: Nazarene

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