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The Hallmarks Of True Love Series

Contributed by David Asch on Nov 21, 2005

based on 51 ratings

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At it’s heart, the Book of Ruth is a love story. And since it is Scripture, we can learn a lot from it…

THE HALLMARKS OF TRUE LOVE Ruth 3:1-18 INTRO: Today I want to talk to you about love. What is love? How do you define it, describe it? Here’s one attempt to do that… Show clip from Moulin Rouge where love is described as a series of song titles… Hallmark cards that purport to tell us the meaning ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 3:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Fish And The Loaves

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Aug 24, 2002

based on 58 ratings

| 30,532 views

A sermon for the 11th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 13 Jesus and the loaves and fish

11th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 13 Matthew 14: 13-21 "The Fish and the Loaves" 13* ¶ Now when Jesus heard this, he withdrew from there in a boat to a lonely place apart. But when the crowds heard it, they followed him on foot from the towns. 14* As he went ashore he saw a great throng; and he ...read more

Scripture: John 6:8-9, John 6:9

Denomination: Lutheran

Live As God's Children Series

Contributed by Robert Kerr on Sep 3, 2002

based on 29 ratings

| 9,850 views

Paul begins a detailed discussion of the Christian life-style

Introduction: Several years ago the "Christian Life and Faith" magazine presented some unusual facts about two families. In 1677 an immoral man married a very licentious woman. Nineteen hundred descendants came from the generations begun by that union. Of these, 771 were ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Blessed Is The Nation

Contributed by Vance Elzinga on Sep 11, 2002

based on 36 ratings

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A call to be salt-and-light citizens.

Psalm 33.12-22 Blessed is the Nation.. It was in the middle of a very unpopular war, a conflict noted for its shabby ideology and selfish ends. Besides which, it wasn’t going well. On the night of September 13, he found himself sloshing around in a small boat on a mission: He’d volunteered to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 33:12-22

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Olivet Discourse Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 7, 2002

based on 20 ratings

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It is important to not only understand end-time events, but how the principles behind end-time events are relevant to daily life today.

The Olivet Discourse (Matt., chapters 24-25, Mark 13:1-37, Luke 21:5-36) NOTE: This is a handout included in the bulletin Some people love to study end-time events and all the big words that accompany it, such as "eschatology," which is "the study of last things." Other Christians have sour ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:5-36

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Joseph

Contributed by Chris Tiller on Dec 14, 2005

based on 35 ratings

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Advent is a time of preparation and repentance, and it turns out that Joseph’s story has a few things to teach about those very things.

Joseph…the husband of Mary. The Bible doesn’t really tell us that much about Joseph. Legend has it that he was an elderly widow. Supposedly that explains why he was able to honor Mary’s virginity during the first months of their marriage and why he quietly disappears from the narrative sometime ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-23

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Expectations And Let-Downs At Christmas Time

Contributed by Don Schultz on Dec 8, 2004

based on 35 ratings

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John the Baptist wasn’t sure if Jesus was the one he was to be expecting. Sometimes, our expectations don’t come true either, especially at Christmas.

Matthew 11:1-11: GREAT EXPECTATIONS, AND RECOGNIZING THE MIRACULOUS “Why do I feel depressed right now, when I’m supposed to feel happy?” “Why do I feel frustrated right now, when I’m supposed to feel joyful?” “This isn’t the way it was supposed to be. This isn’t what I was expecting.” What ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Advent - Guess Who's Coming For Dinner?turning Advent Into Adventure.

Contributed by John Gullick on Dec 8, 2004

based on 10 ratings

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A sermon about preparing oneself for the coming of Christ at Christmas and into our lives in General.

Some years ago there was a popular wall hanging that hung in many homes it said. Christ is the head of this house, the unseen guest at every meal the silent listener to every conversation. Guess who’s coming for dinner. In 1967 there was a acadamy award winning movie called guess who’s coming ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-46

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Family Tree Of Jesus Part 2 Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Dec 13, 2004

based on 10 ratings

| 5,674 views

· Ruth represents the friendless ones who are victims of prejudice and poverty · Bathsheba represents those who have fallen into sin and must live with its consequences

The Family Tree of Jesus Ruth and Bathsheba Matthew 1:1-17 Scripture Reading: Ruth 1:8-18 INTRODUCTION: Last week and this week, we’re looking at the lives of 4 women who are listed in Jesus’ family tree. Why were these specific women named in Matthew chapter 1 as ancestors of Jesus? ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:8-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Giving With Attitude

Contributed by Fred Mueller on Dec 16, 2004

based on 16 ratings

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A sermon asking the church to examine its attitude toward giving.

Hillsborough Reformed Church at Millstone Preached at South Branch Ref. Ch. As Guest steward Pentecost XX October 17, 2004 Mt. 6:19-21, II Cor. 9:6-15 “Giving with Attitude” This morning I would like to talk to you about a few of the Bibles principles of stewardship. For some, they may come as ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Exiles In The Corporate World Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Nov 30, 2004

based on 19 ratings

| 3,105 views

Daniel is our example of how to live as exiles in the marketplace.

Singing the Songs of the Lord in a Strange Land November 14, 2004 Daniel 4 Exiles in the Corporate World Read the Story What the story teaches us, from Nebuchadnezzar’s point of view is pretty simple – Pride comes before a fall. Nebuchadnezzar fails to recognize that he has been placed where ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 4:1-37

Denomination: *other

What Does A Disciple Look Like? Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Oct 24, 2005

based on 20 ratings

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Disciples look like Sheep, Snakes, and Doves. Follow like a sheep; Shrewd as a snake; Innocent as a dove.

Discipleship Series # 1 What Does a Disciple Look Like? Matthew 10:16 SCRIPTURE READING: Matthew 4: 17-22 INTRODUCTION: For the next 6 weeks, we’re going to be studying DISCIPLESHIP – in sermons and in our Pueblo groups… When we think about Discipleship, it makes sense to look at the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Easter Sunday

Contributed by David Trexler on Mar 21, 2008

based on 28 ratings

| 34,481 views

Claim the Mystery!

Easter 2008 You all know how we start the Easter Service “He is Risen! He is Risen indeed!” Well we’re not going to do that today. He was dead! He was dead indeed! They had seen him beaten. They had seen him crucified. They had seen him buried. He was dead! And with him died all of their ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Lutheran

Goats And Sheep Series

Contributed by Mark Eberly on Sep 14, 2009

based on 7 ratings

| 10,297 views

The last of three parables in Matthew following Jesus’ teaching on end times. Perhaps what is most important is to realize that what we don’t do could be more important than what we do as followers of Jesus.

The Parables of Jesus Goats and Sheep Matthew 25:31-46 September 13, 2009 This week we are going to look at the last parable of three that deals with the end times or judgment when Jesus comes again. The first two are the parables of the ten virgins and the talents. This week is the parable of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Church Of God

"The Refiner's Fire"

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Aug 26, 2007

based on 49 ratings

| 46,860 views

God’s Purpose,God’s Plan,God’s Provision, and Man’s response to purifying us and making us more like Christ.

“The Refiner’s Fire” August 26, 2007 “He will sit as a refiner and purifier of silver; he will purify the Levites and refine them like gold and silver. Then the LORD will have men who will bring offerings in righteousness…” Malachi 3:3-4 I read recently about a group of women who were ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:3-4, Isaiah 48:10

Denomination: Holiness

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