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"One God, One Country, One Destiny.”

Contributed by Jack Harris on Dec 15, 2004

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The principles of Christianity were so deeply entrenched in the establishment of America that one must conclude that without Christianity, there would never have been a country such as the United States of America. This nation is the first nation in all o

“ONE GOD, ONE COUNTRY, ONE DESTINY.” Eph. 2:13-16 Int: It was the spirit of Christianity that changed the face of the ancient world. No other event has so impacted the human race as did the coming to earth of Jesus, the Christ. His message was so totally different from the prevailing world view of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:13-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Transfiguration And The Three Monuments To Fundamentalism

Contributed by Philip Gill on Mar 17, 2003

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On the Mount of transfiguration Peter wanted to freeze the moment by building three dwellings or monuments. We are called to transformation and must therefore resist the three monuments to fundamentalism.

Sermon for the Second Sunday in Lent Six days later, Jesus took with him Peter and James and John, and led them up a high mountain apart, by themselves. And he was transfigured before them, and his clothes became dazzling white, such as no one on earth could bleach them. (Mark 9:2 NRSV) As ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:2-9, Psalm 8:1-9

Denomination: Anglican

Cutters

Contributed by Rusty Wright on May 10, 2007

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A sermon on tolerance of other people and other faith traditions

Cutters 5-6-07 Acts 11:1-18 During the 1980s, there were a slew of films that fit the genre called “coming of age” movies. These were movies about kids in their late teens or early twenties who, in the course of a two hour film, learned valuable lessons about life and about themselves ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:1-18

Denomination: Disciples Of Christ

Peacemakers In A World Of Troublemakers Series

Contributed by Johann Neethling on Aug 19, 2006

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Examination of the seventh BE-Attitude: Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called the sons of God.

PURSUING HAPPINESS: Peacemakers in a World of Troublemakers Matthew 5:9 “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God” Ephesians 2:1-18 1. “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God”. This be-attitude is probably the most often quoted and well-known of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:9

Denomination: United Methodist

Romans 12:9 Series

Contributed by Zak Saenz on Jan 5, 2007

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Romans 12:9

Romans 12:9 9Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. “Love must be sincere” - There is nothing that I can think of that is worse than someone who acts or pretends that they love and care for you. To me that is the biggest betrayal that a person can inflict on ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9

Denomination: Bible Church

Family Functions: Worship Series

Contributed by Troy Horne on Mar 28, 2009

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A look at worship in a healthy church

Luke 19:40 Family Functions: Worship 1. My mom is one of five girls. I always felt sorry for my Grandfather being the only man in the house. Ever since her mom passed away, there has been a new emphasis on being together as family. They have every year a “sister’s weekend” where they all ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:40

Denomination: Holiness

The Nuclear Family Under Attack Series

Contributed by Keith Peters on Jul 9, 2011

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Uses the analogy of nuclear fission to describe the attack on the family.

The Nuclear Family under attack If the foundations be destroyed, what can the righteous do?” Ps. 11 REFLECTION: Our God is a God of intense and intentional design. When we tinker or actually violate those designs, the effect is often catastrophic. In Psalm 11, David asked the same ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 11:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

And Now A Few Words From Our Nation's Founders

Contributed by Eric Hanson on Jul 28, 2017

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The men who wrote and signed the Declaration of Independence and who framed our nation's Constitution, did not work in a moral vacuum. Here are some important observations they made.

And Now a Few Words From Our Founders Pastor Eric J. Hanson. July 2, 2017 Proverbs 14:34: Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a disgrace to any people. Psalm 33:12: Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD. Proverbs 29:2: When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice. 1 ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 14:34, Psalm 33:12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Living It"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Aug 12, 2013

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A sermon on the Parable of the Good Samaritan.

"Living It" Luke 10:25-37 How many times a day or a week do you hear the expression, "That person was being a 'Good Samaritan'?" Even news reporters use this term in their stories to describe someone who helps another out of a burning building, jumps in a lake to save someone who is drowning or ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: United Methodist

Stretch

Contributed by Bala Samson on Jan 19, 2020

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Things are not going to be smooth and hunky-dory all the time, there would be turbulent, shaky days and that’s when your caliber, competence and skill should manifest. Anybody listening?

Stretch Daniel 2:19”..the mystery was revealed to Daniel in a night vision. Then Daniel blessed the God of heaven..” When God stretches you, it is not to break you but to make you grow and glow, stay with Him in the process so that you grow beyond your imagination; you never know what your ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 2:19-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Being Renewed (Graduation Sunday) Series

Contributed by Amiri Hooker on Jun 5, 2021

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We think home is a place of renewal. We think we can go home and rest. And we can, but only if our focus is right. Home won’t renew us, won’t build us up, unless the focus of our home is on the One who raises us into a new kingdom, a new reality.

Main: If you’re looking for snapshots of well-adjusted and happy parent-child relationships from the ancient world, the Bible probably shouldn’t be on your short list of sources. Consider even Jesus’ family, for example. The New Testament preserves evidence suggesting that Jesus’ relationship with ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:21

Denomination: United Methodist

Shalom Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Dec 22, 2020

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The Hebrew word Shalom refers to Peace, harmony, wholeness, completeness, welfare, tranquillity, soundness, health, safety, and prosperity. For eastern religion, it means individual serenity. Peace is not based on an individual’s likes and dislikes, wish, and whims, then what...

Text: Isaiah 9:1-7 Theme: Shalom - perfect peace INTRODUCTION: The Hebrew word Shalom refers to Peace, harmony, wholeness, completeness, welfare, tranquillity, soundness, health, safety, and prosperity. For eastern religion, it means individual serenity. Peace is not based on an individual’s ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-7

Denomination: Methodist

"nevertheless"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Oct 6, 2020

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A sermon about experiencing the peace which transcends all understanding.

"Nevertheless" Philippians 4:4-9 Joy and peace are often elusive, are they not? Loneliness, family tensions, unexpected crises, grief and national events make them seem just beyond our grasp. The COVID-19 pandemic brushed away any sense of normalcy that 2020 had any potential of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-9

Denomination: United Methodist

The Man With The Backyard Son

Contributed by Jim Kane on Jul 16, 2001

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There is a danger in being an absentee dad.

Well, it has been a year since many of us first met because a year ago today was the day I candidated here. It was a day of you were checking me out and I was checking you out. The year has gone quickly by and I hope that you have been as pleased as I have been about the coming together we have ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:5, Luke 15:11-22

Denomination: Church Of God

Strenght Under Control - Part 3 Of 8 Series

Contributed by Guy De Swardt on Apr 1, 2010

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3rd Sermon of eight on the Beattitudes.

The Perfect Standard For Life Strength Under Control - Part 3 of 8 Reading: Matthew 5v5 I am reminded of the scene in the movie, The Passion of the Christ where Jesus appears in front of Pontius Pilate. Jesus appears to be the weak one, a poor Jew caught up in the political games of the Romans ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:5

Denomination: Baptist

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