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Good News Of Great Joy

Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Dec 6, 2001

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"The angel said to them, ’Be not afraid; for behold, I bring you good news of a great joy which will come to all the people"

Good News of Great joy Title: Good News of Great joy Text: "The angel said to them, ’Be not afraid; for behold, I bring you good news of a great joy which will come to all the people" (Luke 2:10 RSV). Scripture Reading: Luke 2:8-14 Offertory Prayer: Loving Father; we thank you for the rich ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Signs Of The End Of The Age.

Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Feb 17, 2003

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What are the signs of the end of the Age and how will the Church respond?

Text: Matthew 24:1-14 Title: Signs of the End of the Age. Introduction. I think there are two reasons these verses are in the Bible and they are both found in verse 1. The first reason these verses are in the Bible is to re-ignite our walk with God. (V1) “Jesus left the temple and was walking ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:1-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Sum Of All Fears

Contributed by Carla Powell on Jul 20, 2002

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Looks at fear and why we shouldn’t be afraid. Tom Clancy’s movie is used as the title, and little else.

Just a few weeks ago, the movie "The Sum of All Fears" was released. This movie plays on the fear of international hostility, and allows our favorite Tom Clancy character Jack Ryan to save the day once again. The movie title though, seems to hit on a very timely topic these days: fear. Even though ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:24-39

Denomination: Lutheran

"A Lord's Supper Revival Service"

Contributed by Ray Scott on Sep 9, 2003

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This is a message on what CHANGES God wants to do in us during Revival Services. The message preceeded the Lord’s Supper, where the participant competed a handout on the changes they wanted God to make in their life during Revival.

‘A Lord’s Supper Revival Service’ INTRODUCTION: Tonight we are going to observe ‘The Lord’s Supper’. Some churches observe The Lord’s Supper every 5th Sunday … once a quarter … once a month … every Sunday. Here at Priscilla Baptist Church, we don’t observe The Lord’s Supper on any regular ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:6

Denomination: Baptist

Something Bad Might Happen Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Aug 30, 2005

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Crushing Worry. This is the 6th of 6 on crippling emotions. It was presented at an outdoors service in two parts.

The Crushing Pressure of Worry Part I – Prayer is the answer If prayer is the answer let’s start there What do people worry about? Here are the results of a national poll: Industry Week Magazine 1. Own health and fitness - 73% 2. Lack of time for family or leisure pursuits - 49% 3. Their ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Broken And Restored Community

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Mar 8, 2003

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Allowing our Church to become a true spiritual community rather than just another dusty, antiquated, ecclesiastical organization.

BROKENNESS IS REALIZATION THAT LIFE IS TOO MUCH FOR US, NOT JUST BECAUSE THERE IS TOO MUCH PAIN BUT ALSO BECAUSE WE’RE TOO SELFISH! BROKENNESS IS REALIZING ALMIGHTY GOD IS ALL WE HAVE! HOPE IS REALIZING GOD IS ALL WE NEED! JOY IS REALIZING GOD IS ALL WE WANT. IMAGINE IF WE WOULD ALL TAKE THIS TO ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 11:1-3

Denomination: Free Methodist

3 Lent B

Contributed by Roger Haugen on Mar 25, 2003

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In a time of war it is important to be reminded of God’s intention for the world and for us.

3 Lent B Exodus 20:1-17, 1 Cor. 1:18-25, John 2:13-22 March 2003 Rev. Roger Haugen It has been a tough week. The tension of the build-up to war has sapped many of us of energy. The war that seemed so inevitable, yet undesirable has arrived and we are not left untouched. There have been peace ...read more

Scripture: John 2:13-22, Exodus 20:1-17

Denomination: Lutheran

Salt And Light Series

Contributed by Johann Neethling on Sep 18, 2006

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Jesus calls us salt and light - simply stating it as a matter of fact and a description of our true identity – Be who you are!

Salt & Light Matthew 5:13 - 16 1. Beaufort West is a mid-sized, rural, sheep farming town in the center of the Cape Province in South Africa. • One of its claims to fame is that it was the birthplace of the world’s first heart transplant pioneer, Dr. Chris Barnard. • Another claim to fame or ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: United Methodist

The Lukewarm Christian

Contributed by James Pless on May 2, 2006

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To live as a Lukewarm Christian is a dangerous place.

The Lukewarm Christian Revelation 3:16 (KJV) 16 So then because thou art lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot, I will spue thee out of my mouth. Introduction The city of Laodicea was located roughly 45 miles south of Philadelphia. It occupied an almost square plateau several hundred ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:16-22

Denomination: Baptist

"More Than Just A Parade"

Contributed by Donald Smith on Apr 24, 2003

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Jesus has the power to bring not only peace but chaos as well, just as he did on that first Palm Sunday...

"More Than Just a Parade" A story is told about a famous preacher long ago who pastored a church that was filled every Sunday by people who traveled miles on foot just to hear his messages. One day, as the church was emptying, a passerby asked one of the people in the church why this preacher’s ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

Aquiring The Divine Satisfaction

Contributed by Jonathan Goats on Jul 6, 2003

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God requires us to simply gather his blessings

Exodus16:15 So when the children of Israel saw it, they said to one another, "What is it?" For they did not know what it was. And Moses said to them, "This is the bread which the LORD has given you to eat. 16 "This is the thing which the LORD has commanded: ‘Let every man gather it according to ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 16:15-18

Denomination: Church Of God

God's Word: The Strainer Of Truth Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 7, 2011

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The Scriptures do not address all eventualities or issues; we still must use godly wisdom to fill in the cracks. Nonetheless, God's true will always passes the Scriptural strainer.

God's Word: The Strainer of Truth (Acts 15:6-18) 1. I have only made applesauce once in my life, and that was a month or two back when the Newells brought all those apples to church for all of us. 2. I made sauce the easy way; I had a press down apple corer / section maker, and then threw the apple ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:6-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Easter 2011, Part 1

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Apr 6, 2011

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During the Feast of Unleavened Bread, we examine the Disciples focus to break from "the norm" and spend time with Jesus; not realizing that this would be their last meal together.

Easter, Part 1 Matthew 26:17-30 Introduction - This morning we begin a 5 week mini-series on the Easter season -- Every Sunday morning, for the next 5 weeks, we will examine a section -- The Easter story is not just about Easter morning, but a culmination of events -- Each event marches us closer ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:17-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"There Is Great Hope Despite Power, Self-Interest And Greed"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 21, 2010

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A sermon about two different roads.

Matthew 2:1-23 “There is Great Hope despite Power, Self-Interest and Greed” By: Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN www.eastridgeumc.com The heroes of our Gospel Lesson for this morning certainly seem familiar to us. Each year, we probably all ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-23

Denomination: United Methodist

Faces In The Crowd

Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Mar 21, 2013

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A short Palm Sunday look at the entrance of Jesus leading up to the last supper. I used this to lead into communion.

Faces in The Crowd Luke 19:28-41 Intro: A little boy was sick on Palm Sunday and stayed home from church with his mother. His father returned from church holding a palm branch. The little boy was curious and asked, "Why do you have that palm branch, dad?" "You see, when Jesus came into town, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-42

Denomination: Baptist

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