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It Was A Dark And Stormy Night... Series

Contributed by Peter Schmidt on Jan 24, 2005

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It is dark and scary living in our sinful world. But Christ lights it by: 1. Chasing the darkness out of guilty consciences, and 2. Chasing the darkness from the problems sin causes.

Epiphany 3 Isaiah 9:1-4 If I were teaching a class called “Scary Story Writing – 101,” the very first thing my students would learn is how to write the beginning sentence of a scary story. I would have them use the classic line: “it was a dark and stormy night.” You see, darkness sets the tone for ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-4

Denomination: Lutheran

The Unmistakable Mandate

Contributed by Kl Burrus on Oct 6, 2007

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Jesus makes it clear that being a Christian is more than speaking in pious language, it’s more than a feeling or an experience. It’s being his partner in making love tangible.

St. John 15:9-17 – The Unmistakable Mandate 9As the Father hath loved me, so have I loved you: continue ye in my love. 10If ye keep my commandments, ye shall abide in my love; even as I have kept my Father’s commandments, and abide in his love. 11These things have I spoken unto you, that my joy ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-17

Denomination: Baptist

Four Benefits Of The Coming Judgment

Contributed by William Mouser on Nov 28, 2005

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Using the lections for Christ the King Sunday, particularly Psalm 94, this sermon develops four ways in which a conviction of coming judgment is vital for the spiritual health of a Christian.

Christ the King Sunday Psalm 94, Ezekiel 34:11-17, 1 Corinthians 15:20-28, Matthew 25:31-46 Today is the last Sunday of Trinity season, the final Sunday of the liturgical year, and we celebrate it as the Feast of Christ the King. It is a fitting idea for the end of the liturgical year, for as ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 94:1-23

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Watching For Signs

Contributed by David Dewitt on Sep 25, 2005

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Jesus gave us specific signs that we are watch for regarding the end of the age

Watching for Signs Matthew 24:1-14 September 25, 2005 Morning Service Introduction On your way to church today, did you have to obey any signs? Of course you did! Stop signs, street signs, caution signs or even our church sign. We are conditioned to follow signs. What would happen if no one ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:1-14

Denomination: Church Of God

The Da Vinci Code- Truth Under Fire

Contributed by Frank Lay on May 11, 2006

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Many of the New Testament epistles were written to combat false teachings that threatened the church. The epistles of John are no exception. The letter of 2 John is the shortest letter in the New Testament. Yet, this little letter speaks powerfully to

TRUTH UNDER FIRE By Frank Lay A STUDY OF 2 JOHN In John 14:6, Jesus made a statement that has become His most controversial claim. He said, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No man cometh unto the Father but by me.” In that declaration, Jesus claimed to be the personification of ...read more

Scripture: 2 John 1:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Was Jesus Really Married? Series

Contributed by Keith Miller on Jul 6, 2006

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This sermon addresses the question regarding the role and position of women in the early church. This sermon also addresses Dan Brown’s claim that Jesus was married to Marry Magdalene.

Was Jesus Really Married? John 20:14-17 Introduction Permit me to begin with another quote from Dan Brown’s book, The Da Vinci Code: “The social decorum during that time virtually forbid a Jewish man to be unmarried. According to Jewish custom, celibacy was condemned, and the obligation for a ...read more

Scripture: John 20:14-17

Denomination: Baptist

He Spoke Openly

Contributed by Terry Barnhill on Sep 14, 2006

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The message of Christ, which we heard this morning, is not easy to accept and especially not easy to follow, but its truth cannot be dismissed if we are sincerely seeking God.

HE SPOKE OPENLY Mk. 8:27-38 Matt. 10:34; 16:16 Lk. 9:20 1 Cor. 15:24-25 2 Tim. 2:11–13 The message of Christ, which we heard this morning, is not easy to accept and especially not easy to follow. Yet, its truth cannot be dismissed if we are sincerely seeking God. Consequently, many want to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:27-38

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Peace At Any Price.

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Aug 9, 2001

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Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost Luke 12: 49-56 Heavenly Father, empower us to do and say the right thing rather than accept peace at any price. Amen. Title: “Peace at any price.” August

Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost, August 19, 2001 Luke 12: 49-56 Heavenly Father, empower us to do and say the right thing rather than accept peace at any price. Amen. Title: “Peace at any price.” Continuing his instruction to his disciples on his way to Jerusalem, Jesus expresses his burning ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:49-56

Denomination: Lutheran

Where Is My Great I Am?

Contributed by Sol Madlambayan on Nov 30, 2002

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Jesus Christ the Great I Am.

HOLY SPIRIT BLESS US July 28, 2002 Philippians 2: 5- 11 WHERE IS MY GREAT I AM? I praise the Lord for this beautiful Sunday because God gave me this opportunity to share with you the message of God. My special thanks to Rev. Paul Kelly for allowing me to use his pulpit. I am so grateful for ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Methodist

The Basics Of Christian Living Series

Contributed by Larry Sarver on Sep 16, 2002

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A Teaching message on Romans 13:8-14.

Romans Series # 54 September 18, 2002 Title: The Basics of Christian Living Website: www.newlifeinchrist.info Email: pastorsarver@yahoo.com Introduction: Welcome to New Life in Christ. We are currently in Chapter 13 of Romans as we continue with message #54 of our verse-by-verse study of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:8-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Counting M&m's Or Choosing Ice Cream? - Pt 6 In Series On The Da Vinci Code Series

Contributed by Scott Weber on Mar 14, 2006

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Part six of series examining The Da Vinci Code; exposing Dan Brown’s errors and showing the truth of history and the Bible.

Decoding The Da Vinci Code – Part 6 “Counting M&M’s or Choosing Ice Cream?” How many M&M’s are in this jar? (Have them guess). It isn’t a matter of opinion. There is a correct number. Picture of ice cream cones What is the best ice cream flavor and brand? (Have some give answer). Mine is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Peace, Perfect Peace

Contributed by Steve Gladwell on Oct 13, 2001

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A sermon for World Peace Day.

Peace, perfect peace. “Imagine there’s no countries, it isn’t hard to do. Nothing to kill or die for, No religion too. Imagine all the people living life in peace.” About twenty or twenty five years ago, this song was released to a world that had hardly known peace since it was created. In the ...read more

Scripture: John 14:27-31, Isaiah 65:17-25

Denomination: Baptist

Eternally Improving Your Love Report Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Mar 12, 2007

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Believers can practice things in the temporal that will affect their eternity.

Living in Chapter 13 and Loving It (Part 4 of 4) Eternally Improving Your Love Rating 1 Cor. 13:8:13 Feb. 25, 2007 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction: A Ancient mirrors were not precise, nor did they give perfect reflections. 1 Science was ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:8-13

Denomination: Baptist

Faithfulness

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Aug 6, 2007

based on 55 ratings

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A sermon for the 11th Sunday after Pentecost Waiting for Jesus to come again

11th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 14 August 12 Lectionary 19 Luke 12:32-40 Genesis 15:1-6 Faithfulness "Fear not, little flock, for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom. Sell your possessions, and give alms; provide yourselves with purses that do not grow old, with a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:32-40

Denomination: Lutheran

It's Not That Complex!

Contributed by Michael Trask on Oct 26, 2005

based on 36 ratings

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We often have a tendency to mask our failure to love others by referring to it as a “complex issue”. It’s not true. Jesus shows us how utterly simple the issue actually is.

“It’s A LONG STORY; A COMPLEX ISSUE; A GRAY AREA”. You have heard statements like this haven’t you? Perhaps you used them yourself. Phrases like this are often used as a way to bring an end to a discussion. More often then not, those who say them are trying to bring an end to a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:34-40

Denomination: Lutheran

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