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  • Dr. Fred W. Penney avatar

    Caution - Church Under Construction

    Contributed by Dr. Fred W. Penney on Oct 2, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,999 views

    Based on 1 Corinthians 3. A message about building a healthy church - using the extended metaphor of construction.

    Title: Build The Church – Be The Church Text: 1 Cor 3:5-17 Homiletical subject: What does it take to build a healthy and growing church? Homiletical complement: it takes all of us, using all of our gifts, with all of our heart, in the power and partnership of Jesus Christ, who is Lord of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Disgusted God Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Aug 22, 2022
     | 2,531 views

    God is patient, but His patience is limited. He can get to a point of disgust, disgust which is then followed by His wrath.

    A Disgusted God (Isaiah 5:1-30) 1. Mary received a parrot as a gift. The parrot was fully grown with a very bad attitude and worse vocabulary. Every other word was profanity. Mary tried to change the bird's attitude by constantly saying polite words and playing soft music, anything she could ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Robert Butler avatar

    Christmas Characters: Isaiah

    Contributed by Robert Butler on Dec 1, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,316 views

    Jesus birth was foretold thousands of years beforehand by a prophet living for God

    I’ll never forget a friend of mine asking where the wreath with the candles were during one of my first church pastorates. I replied, “we don’t need those rituals do we?” The response was all about the history, her church experiences during Christmas and why she loved a church all dressed up in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Something To Be Thankful For Series

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Nov 15, 2001
    based on 26 ratings
     | 4,125 views

    Building or planting, you can be a snob or a servant. See the cure for snobs, and the cudos for servants.

    November 18, 2001 1And I, brethren, could not speak unto you as unto spiritual, but as unto carnal, even as unto babes in Christ. 2I have fed you with milk, and not with meat: for hitherto ye were not able to bear it, neither yet now are ye able. 3For ye are yet carnal: for whereas there is among ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Martin Wiles avatar

    Reactions To The Savior's Birth

    Contributed by Martin Wiles on May 9, 2002
    based on 164 ratings
     | 9,303 views

    People have and have always had different reactions to the Christmas story.

    INTRODUCTION In the year 1769, Napoleon Bonaparte was born. In 1796, he was crossing the Alps to crush the Austrians and Sardinians. Had Dan Rather been living in the year 1809, his newscast would have focused on Austria. The attention of the world was on this man known as Napoleon as he swept ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Is Lent? (For Ash Wednesday)

    Contributed by Don Schultz on Jan 24, 2002
    based on 935 ratings
     | 160,188 views

    Should you give up something for Lent? A Lenten attitude what Jesus really wants us to give up.

    Luke 18:9-14 “WHAT IS LENT?” (Ash Wednesday sermon) “There’s nothing wrong with me,” the man says. “But sir, you’ve just been in a terrible car accident. You’re bleeding and have some deep bruises. There may be internal damage!” “There’s nothing wrong with me!” “At least have a doctor check ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Brad Bailey avatar

    Joy To The World

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Sep 22, 2006
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     | 4,322 views

    OUR SOULS ARE STIRRED BY A DIVINE JOY THAT CANNOT BE SILENCED BY TIME, TRADITIONS, OR TROUBLES….AND AS THAT FIRST Christmas unwrapped this great joy, so we discover how to unwrap our own.

    This morning, before we finish our gathering together and head into this final week before Christmas, we will have an opportunity to declare in song that marvelous refrain…“Joy to the World, the Lord has come let earth receive her King.” For there is a joy, a deep, divine joy that beckons our ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Joy To The World

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Sep 22, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,537 views

    For there is a joy, a deep, divine joy that beckons our souls…and seeks to break forth at this time of year. So often this great joy can find itself clouded by the complexity of all our activity.

    This morning, before we finish our gathering together and head into this final week before Christmas, we will have an opportunity to declare in song that marvelous refrain…“Joy to the World, the Lord has come let earth receive her King.” For there is a joy, a deep, divine joy that beckons our ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Sanctity Of Life Series

    Contributed by David Baeder on Jun 8, 2009
     | 6,444 views

    This is the fifth of a series of sermons based on scriptures where a rhetorical question beginning with the phrase "Do you not know. . ." is asked. This sermon deals with the rhetorical question asked in 1 Corinthians 3:16. "Do you not know that you are

    Series: Do You Not Know? Sermon: The Sanctity of Life Text: 1 Corinthians 3:16-17. Introduction: Life is precious. From the tiny fetus in the womb to the elderly in their final moments and everywhere in between, life is precious. From the healthy and strong to the weak and infirmed and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    He Is Near Series

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Apr 25, 2014
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     | 10,106 views

    Christ came near to us at Christmas

    He is Near Series: Prepare the Way Luke 1:1-25 December 1, 2013 Morning Service This message is adapted from the Wesleyan Church materials called Prepare the Way The season of Advent seems to be filled with a need to wait. Waiting is not always the biggest strong suit of people. We live in a ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Clarence Eisberg avatar

    The Digital Cloud? The Divine Cloud? In Which Do You Place Your Trust?

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Aug 27, 2013
     | 2,204 views

    We trust that our data is safely stored in a "Cloud". Where is it? What is it? Yet we trust it. Why not trust the Divine Cloud.... includes a review of how the early Israelites learned to trust the "cloud" in the wilderness.

    In Jesus Holy Name August 18, 2013 Text: Hebrews 12:12a Redeemer “The Digital Cloud? The Divine Cloud?” In Which do you Place Your Trust? Some say that when Steve Jobs created Apple, he changed our world. First the MAC, then iPads, iPhones, and now we all can have ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Daniel Villa avatar

    Be Angry Like Jesus Series

    Contributed by Daniel Villa on Jun 25, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,371 views

    The Bible does not say, "Don’t be angry." God, instead says, "Be angry and sin not." This message aims to help disciples become like Jesus in what made him angry and how he expressed his anger

    Welcome back to our new series “BE PERFECT”. Last week we look at three God-like characteristics that we are to become: truth-telling, sacrificial service, and love for enemies. They’re humanly unattainable. This is why Jesus gave this not as a rule to the world – but to people ruled by his ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    “the Digital Cloud? The Divine Cloud?”

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Sep 26, 2013
     | 4,475 views

    my medical records are stored electronically. Stored somewhere in a thing called the “Cloud.” How many of you purchase books on line? Then at the top there is a little note that states my books are stored in the “Cloud”. Which cloud do you trust?

    In Jesus Holy Name August 18, 2013 Text: Hebrews 12:12a Redeemer “The Digital Cloud? The Divine Cloud?” In Which do you Place Your Trust? Some say that when Steve Jobs created Apple, he changed our world. First the MAC, then iPads, iPhones, and now we all can have ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Steve Ely avatar

    I'm Ready! Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Jan 14, 2021
     | 4,342 views

    It is the most wonderful time of the year! But are we ready? Has it caught us off guard? How do we handle a season we which we aren’t prepared?

    Christmas Is Coming! Pt. 2 - I'm Ready I. Introduction Christmas stockings. Lights. Bright bows. Ornaments. Family pictures. Carols. Last week we talked about how Christmas can slip up on you. A sudden and drastic change in season. Mary experienced this. No warning. Just minding her own ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Chris Appleby avatar

    Using Gifts Wisely Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Aug 25, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 3,570 views

    Ultimately we’re called to service because we’re seeking to follow the steps of our saviour Jesus Christ. Jesus came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life a ransom for many

    Have you ever had one of those really annoying waiters or waitresses that are always there hovering around the table? They’re the ones who come and take your plate almost the second your last mouthful goes in & the cutlery goes down. This can be really annoying because it denies you the chance to ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican