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Quinquagesima: O Say, Can You See?

Contributed by Dan Funk on Feb 27, 2015

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On Quinquagesima, 1 Corinthians 13:1-13 teaches us about FAITH, HOPE, and LOVE, and why LOVE is the greatest of these. Luke 18:31-43 teaches us about SALVATION and RESTORATION of SIGHT. How are these truths connected? How do we apply them in our lives?

In the Epistle (1 Corinthians 13:1-13) selected for Quinquagesima Sunday, or as I call it, Sight Sunday, S. Paul gives us a teaching on FAITH, HOPE, and CHARITY (or, as some translate it, LOVE, meaning Christ-like love) – not only on what they mean, but also on how they relate to each other. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13, Luke 18:31-43

Denomination: Anglican

Holy Spirit παράκλητος

Contributed by Bruce Lee on Mar 15, 2015

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Jesus predicts that He must return to heaven but He will give His disciples and the world the Holy Spirit παράκλητος.

Holy Spirit παράκλητος “I assure you that it is better for you that I go away. If I don’t go away, the (παράκλητος) Companion won’t come to you. But if I go, I will send him to ...read more

Scripture: John 16:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Accident Of God

Contributed by Dwight Jones on Apr 14, 2015

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His name means "accident of God" but in this message we find out that God can turn things around and turn what was once an accident into an intentional blessing.

Numbers 1:17-19 (KJV)  17 And Moses and Aaron took these men which are expressed by their names:  18 And they assembled all the congregation together on the first day of the second month, and they declared their pedigrees after their families, by the house of their fathers, according to ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 2:27

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Not What You Expected

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Dec 7, 2015

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Have you ever gotten something for Christmas that was totally unexpected? It could’ve been a special gift or a visit from someone. There were some things that happened on that first Christmas that were quite unexpected.

NOT WHAT YOU EXPECTED Have you ever gotten something for Christmas that was totally unexpected? It could’ve been a special gift or a visit from someone. On the flip side have you ever expected a certain gift or visit from someone and ended up being disappointed? I was looking at this online ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Greatest Question Of Life - A Message About Eternal Judgment And Hell

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Oct 2, 2015

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This is a message that is hard to preach but ever so necessary. Hell is going to overtake those who have not been warned.

THE GREATEST QUESTION OF LIFE TEXT: Mark 8:36-37 Mark 8:36-37 KJV For what shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? [37] Or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul? I. INTRODUCTION—THE MOST FOOLISH IMPLICATION OF ALL -Over the last several ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:36-37

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Prayer Of Agur

Contributed by Shawn Miller on Oct 31, 2014

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Agur was a mysterious man, mentioned in Proverbs who prayed a humble prayer that should be a model for all Christians.

The Prayer of Agur Introduction: ABC news in Alabama reported this week that Piedmont High school in Piedmont Alabama would no longer say prayers over the loud speakers at football games because they received a letter from the atheist organization called Freedom from Religion Foundation, out of ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 30:7-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

If God Is God, Then Serve Him!

Contributed by John Gaston on Jul 22, 2020

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“How long will you waver between two opinions?” We need revival! Every kind of problem and disaster has happened to the USA. Have we repented yet? Do we still hesitate to surrender all to Christ? "If Jehovah is God, then serve Him!"

IF GOD IS GOD, THEN SERVE HIM! 1 Kgs 18:21-29, 36-39 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: Watch your CHOICE OF WORDS 1. A doctor was called and asked to visit a sick home-bound man way out in the country. The wife, who made the call, said, “Doctor, I’m sorry to ask you to come so far, but he’s really sick!” ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:21-39

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Sanctified Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on May 26, 2021

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As His children, we too are to be holy and set apart from the world around us. To be holy is to be sanctified, and the Christian life is a life growing in sanctification.

Some of you may have read the children’s book The Very Hungry Caterpillar. In the story, the caterpillar had a hunger that could never be satisfied. He was always hungry and always eating. But one day everything changed. He no longer crawled on the ground nor did he feel that intense ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:9-20

Denomination: Baptist

A Simple Prayer For Complicated Times

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Dec 3, 2020

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In a culture that wants to hear and tell lies and are obsessed with who has what and how much they have, this prayer is a breath of fresh air. Our culture is very self-centered but Agur's prayer is God-centered.

Lessons From The Prayer of Agur Proverbs 30:7-9 Introduction: In recent years a lot of public attention has been focused on prayer. Our courts have banned prayer from public schools, public functions, and public display. And as we've seen in protest, regardless of opposition, it hasn't ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 30:7-9, Matthew 6:33

Denomination: Methodist

Second Coming Of Christ Series

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Oct 11, 2020

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Today's message is from our End Times series and talks about the Second Coming of Christ

End Times Doctrine Second Coming of Christ 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 Outside the doctrine of the Rapture, which is actually the first event in the return of Christ, it is this very doctrine, “The Second Coming of Christ,” that has historically been one that is near and dear to hearts of believers. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18, Zechariah 12:10, Zechariah 14:4, Zechariah 14:9

Denomination: Foursquare

Christmas Cast Of Characters (Shepherds) Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Dec 18, 2012

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The story of Christmas is wrapped around people... real life people. This four-sermon-series looks closely at this special cast of characters in an attempt to find our stories in theirs. Alliterated and expository, with PowerPoint available.

Christmas: Cast of Characters (3) Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 12/16/2012 I’ve said many times that everyone needs a place to belong, and that’s especially true during the holidays. So whether this is your first Christmas season with us or your fifty first, I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-18

Denomination: Christian Church

Giving - #6 Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Aug 13, 2012

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This culture is longing for an authentic view of Christianity and God demands it. This series paints a picture of the Authentic Christian.

GIVING Authentic Christianity – #6 of 7 Jerry Watts Luke 6:38 * In the ‘hay-day’ years of the train a young man from the country got hired as a switchman on the train. We’ll call him, Leo. As part of Leo’s training, he was taken to a switch by his supervisor. The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:38

Denomination: Baptist

God Is Judge

Contributed by Daren Mitchell on Jun 9, 2012

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Anyone who doesn’t obey the Son will never experience eternal life but remains under God’s angry judgment

Most people know or at least recognize John 3:16. “For God loved the world so much that he gave his one and only Son, so that everyone who believes in him will not perish but have eternal life.” We’re not as familiar with John 3:36, “And anyone who believes in God’s ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 75:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Etymology Of Life For The Church

Contributed by Bradley White-Findeisen on Feb 23, 2013

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Our understanding of words like OBEY, WORSHIP, and CHURCH and the purpose of our gatherings has consequences effecting our lives as individuals and as the Church.

After one of the first performances of Handel's Messiah, one nobleman complimented the composer on the entertainment that he had given the town. My lord, said Handel, I should be sorry if I only entertained them. I wish to make them better. So let it be here this morning. I find the field of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:24-25

Denomination: *other

Eulogy Jewelyn Barnes

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Mar 14, 2013

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This is a service for a woman loved by her family, she was not involved in church but the family stated she had a relationship with God.

Jeweln Yvonne Barnes by Rick Gillespie-Mobley Ecclesiastes 3:1-3:14 Jewelyn Barnes On August 6th, in a very small town called Columbia , in the heart of southern Mississippi, in the year 1936, God sent a little bundle of life and potential to Joe ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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