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The Diversity Of Spiritual Gifts In Contributing Toward Unity Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jul 13, 2018

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We must make a distinction between “spiritual gifts” and natural abilities. When you were born into this world God gave you certain natural abilities, perhaps in mechanics, art, athletics, or music. In this regard, all men are not created equal . . .

Commentary on the Book of Ephesians By: Tom Lowe Date: 8/13/17 Lesson 17: The Diversity of Spiritual Gifts in Contributing Toward Unity (Ephesians 4:7-16) Ephesians 4:7-16 (KJV) 7 But unto every one of us is given grace according to the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:7-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Foolishness Of The Cross

Contributed by Dr. Fred W. Penney on Oct 2, 2023

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A message about the centrality of the cross

Title: The Message Of The (Old Rugged) Cross Text: 1 Cor 1:18-2:5 Subject: What is the message of the cross? Complement: Salvation – Christ (!) is the power of God and the wisdom of God to save & bless and reconcile sinners to God. Idea: “I will cling to that old rugged cross… i will proclaim ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-31, 1 Corinthians 2:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Where Is Jesus Foretold In The Old Testament?

Contributed by Sterling Franklin on Jun 26, 2011

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The prophets longed to see how and when the Messiah would be revealed, and yet God gave them glimpses of various attributes. This is a survey of a handful of these glimpses, and the beauty is that the Gospel is fully available for us through Jesus today!

Intro/Base Text: 1 Peter 1:10-12 1 Peter 1:10-12 10 Of this salvation the prophets have inquired and searched carefully, who prophesied of the grace that would come to you, 11 searching what, or what manner of time, the Spirit of Christ who was in them was indicating when He testified beforehand ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:10-12, Jeremiah 23:5-6, Isaiah 49:5-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

It's Not What I Wanted

Contributed by Mark Winter on Nov 25, 2000

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Nobody wants the gift of adversity under the Christmas tree--but sometimes we get it, anyway. Question is, what do we do when we get it?

Some of you may be wondering if the preacher is one episode shy of a mini-series by preaching from Job during the Christmas season. What does a suffering man have to do with the season of good cheer? Plenty. There’s a dark side to Christmas that most of us don’t like to admit. I knew a man who ...read more

Scripture: Job 3:20-26

Denomination: Methodist

My Lord And My God

Contributed by Simon Rundell on Dec 20, 2000

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Thomas as Everyman: Doubting Thomas or Believing Thomas?

Assessed Sermon: Easter 2, RCL Year A: John 20:19-31 “My Lord and My God” In the name of the +Father, the Son and Holy Spirit. Amen. Thomas must have felt that he had a bit of a raw deal. For he really missed out on that first Easter Sunday. Thomas must be the definitive everyman, for there is ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Toto, We're Not In Kansas Anymore

Contributed by John Beehler on Apr 19, 2001

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Don’t be a cowardly lion.The disciples did it and we can, too.

Toto, We’re Not In Kansas Anymore Well, I guess Easter is over for another year. The Easter dresses and suits aren’t new anymore and the candy’s gone. Things are pretty much back to whatever passes for normal these days, back to the old, pre-Easter routine. And in churches all across ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31, Acts 5:17-32

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Perhaps We Are Too Comfortable.

Contributed by Jesse Kipper on May 19, 2002

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Perhaps we are too comfortable to share the Holy Spirit with others. First preached at Arley United Methodist Church.

Our scripture about Pentecost can be broken down into three parts: the Holy Spirit comes upon the disciples, the reaction of the Jews in Jerusalem, and Peter’s response to the Jews. Pentecost was held seven weeks or fifty days after Passover and was a celebration of the Ten Commandments being ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21

Denomination: Methodist

7 Easter A

Contributed by Roger Haugen on May 9, 2002

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The question writers and movie producers have asked over and over again is, "What is the meaning of life?" Jesus tells us "this is eternal life, that they may know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom you have sent."

7 Easter A John 17:1-11 12 May 2002 Rev. Roger Haugen In Act 5 scene 5 of Shakespeare’s Macbeth, the character Macbeth has heard that the queen is dead and he knows his own death is imminent. At this time he delivers his famous soliloquy: Tomorrow, and tomorrow and tomorrow creeps in this petty ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

The Power Is Yours!

Contributed by Sol Madlambayan on Sep 24, 2003

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The Holy Spirit, our power.

JUNE 22, 2003 HOLY SPIRIT BLESS US Acts 1:8 The Power Is Yours! To God be the Glory & Praise the Lord! There will come a time in our faith journey that other people may question our faith and our commitment. You may also feel that it seems you are not progressing in your spiritual life, no growth ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Methodist

A Living Hope That Will Sustain Us In Times Of Sorrow

Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on Dec 26, 2002

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In a world of hopelessness and despair, there is a God in whom we can trust.

Introduction: We live in a world that is filled with despair and hopelessness. Unemployement, weapons of mass destruction, confused government, snipper terror, travel crisis and even trouble in the church. Hope in the bible has multiple meanings. It is a favorable and confident expectation. It has ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-8

Denomination: Baptist

The New Testament Church: Its Beginning Series

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Jan 27, 2003

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The New Testament Church was created by God through the preaching of the rsurrection with the purpose of proclaiming pardon to all mankind.

The New Testament Church, Its Beginning Acts 2:1-6, 37-41 INTRO.: Barton W. Stone was born Christmas Eve in 1772 in Port Tobacco, Maryland. His father died while he was still a baby. He watched his older brothers leave home to fight in the Revolutionary War. He listened to the sounds of artillery ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-47

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Sermon Pattern

Contributed by Robert Baldwin on Aug 4, 2004

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Herein is the first recorded sermon after the death burial and resurrection of our Lord. Surely we should learn from these words, what preaching the gospel means.

A Sermon Pattern (Acts 2:36-39) Intro. Herein is the first recorded sermon after the death burial and resurrection of our Lord. Surely we should learn from these words, what preaching the gospel means. I have seen men that talked about preaching the gospel and never deal with ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:36-39

Denomination: Baptist

Ready Or Not Here I Come

Contributed by Bobby Crabb on Aug 11, 2004

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A message on the sure second coming of Jesus

“Ready or Not Here “I” Come” Luke 12:32-40 Introduction An adult Sunday School class was studying sayings about “the end time” in the Gospels. Some were troubled and confused by Jesus’ use of symbols to describe the coming judgement: lamps lit, loins girded, wise and foolish maidens, a thief ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:32-40

Denomination: Baptist

The Finished Work Of Christ Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Aug 10, 2005

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The completed work of Christ is work for the unworthy. We’re worse than we think we are, but God’s grace is far greater than we think it is.

“The Finished Work of Christ” -Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts “I have brought glory to You here on earth by completing the work You gave Me to do. And now, Father, glorify Me in Your presence with the glory I had with You before the world began.” ...read more

Scripture: John 17:4-5

Denomination: Congregational

The Triumphal Entry

Contributed by John Gerald on Mar 17, 2005

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The beginning of the week before Jesus’ Crucifixion.

THE TRIUMPHAL ENTRY A Palm Sunday Message Rev. John W. Gerald I. THE PROCESSION BEGINS AT THE MOUNT OF OLIVES Luke. 19: 29 And it came to pass, when he was come nigh to Bethphage and Bethany, at the mount called the mount of Olives, he sent two of his disciples, The Mount of Olives, situated ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:29-47

Denomination: Methodist

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