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How Receptive Are You?

Contributed by Mark Beaird on Nov 2, 2000

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The four types of ground Jesus spoke of in Mt 13:18-23 are likened to four personality types seen in people.

HOW RECEPTIVE ARE YOU? © 2000 Mark Beaird Text: Matthew 13:18-23 n President Franklin D. Roosevelt got tired of smiling that big smile and saying the usual things at all those White House receptions. So, one evening he decided to find out whether anybody was paying attention to what he was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:18-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Even The Courageous Need Encouragement"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jun 1, 2005

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Sometimes it’s difficult to see the worth of our work. But God is there to encourage.

“And the Lord said to Paul in the night by a vision, ‘Do not be afraid any longer, but go on speaking and do not be silent; for I am with you, and no man will attack you in order to harm you, for I have many people in this city’.” (vs 10) When I preached from chapter 15 a few weeks ago, I ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:1-11

Denomination: Orthodox

Accept, Enjoy, And Employ What God Has Given You

Contributed by Dan Borchert on Aug 30, 2002

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God has given us a lot, we need to accept it, enjoy it and put it to work

I Timothy 6:17-19 Accept Enjoy and Employ What God has Given You Introduction A. The Stock market 1. Have you noticed how it has been growing lately 2. This should make investors happy 3. Yet they still are searching B. God’s economical system however… C. Background 1. Paul has finished the body of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:17-19

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Fraternal Correction With Integrity And Love

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Aug 2, 2017

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Jesus is saying that we are not to be only concerned with someone’s material well- being but also for their moral and spiritual good. Hebrews 13:17 says to “watch over souls as one who will give an account.”

23A “For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them."-- This verse from Matthew’s Gospel for today reminds me of a story of a pastor of a small Baptist church in a drought-stricken part of Alabama last summer who implored his people to pray for rain. In ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 33:7-9, Matthew 18:15-20

Denomination: Catholic

Divine Joy Or Just Happiness

Contributed by Lorraine Greeff on Dec 4, 2021

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Understanding that not all people are happy in their lives but in the sense of knowing that even in that time there is a joy that comes from within

Divine Joy or just happiness: Happiness is the feeling you get when things are going well; it’s based on your circumstances. Joy, on the other hand, is a deep sense of pleasure, delight, gladness, and well-being that is independent of circumstance. Joy flows from a deeply rooted conviction that not ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:17

Denomination: Charismatic

Be Persistent Keep Seeking God

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 27, 2021

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In his book Written In Blood, Robert Coleman tells the story of a little boy whose sister needed a blood transfusion.

5-6 Then Jesus said to them, “Suppose one of you went to your friend’s house very late at night and said to him, ‘A friend of mine has come into town to visit me. But I have nothing for him to eat. Please give me three loaves of bread.’ 7 Your friend inside the house answers, ‘Go away! Don’t bother ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:5-13

Denomination: Salvation Army

Galatians 2:20 How To Persevere In The Trials Of Life.

Contributed by David Cramer on Oct 8, 2020

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With all that is going on in our world regardless of where we live, it is hard. This message can help with getting in a habit of not doing it alone. We can rely on Him to help us through as we get closer to Him daily.

Galatians 2:20 How to persevere in the trials of life Good Morning Stand with me and lift up your bible and repeat after me. This is my Bible. I am what it says I am. I can do what it says I can do. I am going to learn how to be what it says I can be. Today I will learn more of ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:20, Job 2:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Eulogy Norma Washington

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Sep 23, 2004

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This is the eulogy of a woman who was very invovled in the life of the church and died unexpectedly near her 50th birthday.

Norma Washington 9/10/2004 Norma Washington had the gift of a particular smile, that when you looked at her, it would seem as though a laugh was just a second or two away. Her smile and her eyes worked in combination to give you a good feeling ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:1-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Depth Of Christ's Love Series

Contributed by Gary Landsberg on Jun 29, 2007

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Stop trying to earn your salvation and righteousness, and yield to the Love of the Savior and His righteousness.

EPHESIANS SERIES EPHESIANS 1:1-6 THE DEPTHS OF THE LOVE OF CHRIST INTRODUCTION 1. Friends of Jesus, thank you for coming here today. I pray that you will see Jesus today, and know what call He has on your life. I also pray that you will allow The Holy Spirit to influence you to become more like ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Desert - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Oct 15, 2009

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Our journey through the desert to find God in difficult times.

The Desert Journey August 23, 2009 Psalm 63 Have you ever been to the desert? It’s a fun place to go to . . . as long as you don’t run into some animals we may not consider all that friendly, and as long as you know your time in the desert is coming to an end. Usually when we think about the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 63:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Attitude Of Ownership Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 8, 2006

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Who owns my money determines not only what I give to God, but how I treat God. Who "owns" your money and what difference does it make?

OPEN: Gordon Wood, a preacher in Ellison Bay, Wisconsin once wrote: “Recently, I tried something different in our worship service. Instead of preaching at the end, I did it first, with music, the offering, and Scripture reading afterward. As I stood behind the pulpit, I could see people getting ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 29:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Blessed Are The Peace-Makers Series

Contributed by Louis Mare on Jul 9, 2025

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It is the same when we deal with relationships, friendships, marriage, work, any person we ever have a conversation with. And that is called making peace with people and not keeping peace. sometimes people will say something that offends you or hurt you and they do not even notice it.

Well good morning newlife and welcome to July. Man, the coldest month of the year. Thanks for being brave and making church a priority to start the week. Love seeing all your faces today and really privileged to be able to stand on this platform preaching today. Something I never will take for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:9, Jeremiah 6:14, Matthew 18:15-17, John 6:14-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Do Sheep Hear Their Shepherd's Voice?

Contributed by William Mouser on May 17, 2005

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Sheep know their shepherd’s voice. Does our behavior show that we are Jesus’ sheep?

Psalm 23, John 10:1-10 Do Sheep hear their shepherd’s voice? There is a story told about President Franklin D. Roosevelt. Apparently, sometime after being president for a very long time, he got tired of smiling that trade-mark Roosevelt smile and saying the trade-mark Roosevelt things at all ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-10

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

How To Receive God's Comfort

Contributed by Martin Wiles on Sep 27, 2010

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A proper mourning over sin will drive us to repentance and confession and will ultimately bring God's comfort.

How To Receive God’s Comfort Matthew 5:4 INTRODUCTION In Charles Dickens’ Great Expectations, the story is told of Pip, an orphan who lives with his sister and her husband. One day while in the marshes, he meets a convict who forces him to steal food and a file from some people. The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:4

Denomination: Baptist

Father's Day 2012

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Dec 4, 2012

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There is a father shortage in America as many dads have simply gone AWOL.Fathers have left their families, homes, children, bride of their youth literally unmanned.

Introduction A There is a father shortage in America as many dads have simply gone AWOL. 1 Fathers have left their families, homes, children, bride of their youth literally unmanned. a They have deserted their position as head of the home. aa Between 1960 & 1990, the percentage of children ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 6:23-27

Denomination: Baptist

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