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Sticking Together

Contributed by Jarrod Bottley on Nov 9, 2007

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This sermon is about family and friends sticking together. So many times everyone wants to do their own thing, but where there’s unity there’s strength.

History. In Rome, Paul was in official custody. Although his movements were restricted, he continued to guide the early church and preach the gospel. Paul identifies himself as the author of Ephesians at the beginning and in the middle of this letter (1:1, 3:1). Internal evidence supports Paul’s ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Extra Mile Pt 1 The Pleasure Is Worth The Pain Series

Contributed by Joe Hayes on Jan 3, 2010

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The Extra Mile The Pleasure is worth the Pain Your can also listen at www.preaching.co.nr

“The Extra Mile.” (Matt 5:41) This week a Government web site began with this statement: “The 2009 Queen’s Birthday Honors List has been published. Most of the awards are for those who have gone the extra mile to make a difference to the lives of people around them.” ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:41

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"Just One Hair's Breath Away From This Side Of Crazy"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on May 19, 2008

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A winning team needs a good defense and a good offense. Shammah and Benaniah illustrate defense and offense. They both were just one hair’s breathe away from this side of crazy! How about you?

Title: “Just One Hair’s Breathe this Side of Crazy!” Introduction: David is nearing the end of his life. He has become the mighty king of Israel. From his humble beginning as a shepherd, he had risen to be become the greatest king in the land. In this chapter, credit is given where credit ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 23:11-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Wilderness.

Contributed by W. Leon Morrow on Feb 27, 2009

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A Communion Meditation for the first Sunday in Lent. After Baptism, Jesus was compelled to deal with a wilderness situation. What is our wilderness? Jesus was helped by angels. Can we help others in their wilderness times?

Background: I read about Boy Scouts preparing for a backpacking trip to a wilderness area—I think it was Alaska. The scout leader told them to pare down their packs as much as possible. Then he told them to open their sleeping bags, and lay everything out and remove any other extra items. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:9-15

Denomination: United Methodist

How Do We Influence Our Society?

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Apr 17, 2009

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We’ve tried all sorts of ways of trying to impact our culture. What does Jesus have to say about the way to make a difference in society?

How Do We Influence Our Society? It’s not through programs. It’s not through politics. It’s not through buildings. It’s not through books. It’s not through ideas. - Only focus on the negative ideas here. 1. Programs. - “If our church could get more programs going, we could make a huge ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

Evangelism At A Local Watering Hole

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Mar 9, 2020

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Who can spread the Gospel? Let’s see that the Gospel is spread by ordinary people who have had an encounter with Jesus. Let’s examine the woman at the well in John 4:5-42.

Who can spread the Gospel? Let’s see that the Gospel is spread by ordinary people who have had an encounter with Jesus. Let’s examine the woman at the well in John 4:5-42. An Unbiased Savior John 4:5-9 Eventually he came to the Samaritan village of Sychar, near the field that Jacob gave to his ...read more

Scripture: John 4:5-42

Denomination: Baptist

Eyes Like Jesus

Contributed by Jack Russell on Mar 24, 2020

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Like Jesus, Lazarus would die and rise again. Jesus knew the reason for his sickness, and he knew the outcome. But still, he wept. Why?

Eyes of Jesus In one of her short stories, writer Annie Dillard has a scene in which a family is sadly gathered at a grave to commit a loved one's body to the earth. At one point, the minister reads the familiar words from I Corinthians 15, "Where, O Death, is thy sting?" Upon ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-45

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Running From A Mess, Finding A Master

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Apr 6, 2020

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Is your life messy? Whatever the case, don’t give up because while you are running from a mess, you might just find a master; a God who sees you and knows you by name and has a plan for your future.

Ever feel overlooked, unnoticed, or invisible? I know, I have, too. As a student in grade school, I longed to make a difference. I wanted to be a high achiever, to earn rewards and get good grades. The bottom line: I wanted to be accepted, feel secure and make a significant difference. I believed ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 16:1-14

Denomination: Methodist

Glass Houses: Skeptics Anonymous (Ash Wednesday) Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Oct 18, 2019

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We all carry skepticism but Jesus transforms it for the glory of God

Ash Wednesday marks the first day of 40 that call the season of Lent. While the Bible does not mention Ash Wednesday or the custom of Lent, it does talk of the practice of repentance and mourning in ashes. This was a common place Middle Eastern practice in which garments were ripped because they ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 13:19, Esther 4:1, Job 2:8, Daniel 9:3, Matthew 11:21 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Naturalized Citizens

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 28, 2019

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All of us are viewed by God as either in Adam or in Christ; if we are in Adam, we are doomed to eternal death (separation from God); if we are in Christ, we are destined for eternal life.

Naturalized Citizens Romans 5:12-21 1. What do you call a bear with extreme mood swings? – A bi-polar-bear. 2. Polarization is a good description of America’s political climate. 3. Polarization, however, can occur in many areas. 4. For example, some people are law abiding citizens, some hold no ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:12-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Dare We Be Great

Contributed by Pastor Randall Timblin on Nov 10, 2019

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Hypothetically, if you were in a supermarket and someone asked you, “what does it mean to be great and would that be something you desire of yourself?”

Would you stop to think what it means to be great and why this person would be asking, “me of all people?” Would we have to defer until we got home to check the internet or perhaps dust off our old copy of Webster’s…or would we have an immediate answer? Would our answer be any different if we ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 71:16-24, Mark 10:42-45, Luke 7:28

Denomination: *other

Living In Hope Series

Contributed by Fr. Rian Adams on Dec 2, 2019

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This sermon focuses on the hope of Advent. Our community suffered the devastation of Hurricane Michael and we spent 2019 reacting to the chaos. This series is an encouragement to turn the corner and find newness in God's hope and mercy.

Preparing for 2020: Living in Hope 1967. The Doors. The lyrics? “Come on baby, light my fire, Try to… set the night… on fire.” I will begin something today that I’ve never done before, in addition to quoting the Doors in a sermon. For Advent, I’m going to preach a sermon series. This ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 2:1-5

Denomination: Episcopal

The Significance And Meaning Of The Transfiguration And Substitutionary Atonement

Contributed by Byron Perrine on Jul 9, 2019

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The transfiguration of Jesus both connects Jesus with Moses, and, at the same time, marks the end of the Old Covenant. Paul's commentary on the transfiguration helps us understand our call, as Christians, to transformational ministry.

(If you have found this sermon helpful, please visit us at www.HeritageRestorationProject.org or www.ChristianWisdom.info) Today is the Sunday of the church year that is referred to as "Transfiguration Sunday". Like Christmas, Easter, and other special days, this particular Sunday ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:1-8

Denomination: United Methodist

The Contribution Of The Methodist Churches To The Development Of Our National Character

Contributed by Byron Perrine on Jul 9, 2019

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Content for this discourse has been excerpted from Wikipedia free-content encyclopedia and reworked into a message originally presented at a Flag Day Ecumenical Service held outdoors in the city park in Bird Island, Minnesota, June 13, 2013.

(If you have found this sermon helpful, please visit us at www.HeritageRestorationProject.org or www.ChristianWisdom.info) The United Methodist Church and the many other offshoots of the Methodist movement comprise one of the largest groupings of Protestant denominations in the world today. The ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14-20

Denomination: United Methodist

Mission Apostleable Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Aug 5, 2019

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We may know the basics of our faith, but even the basic things go deeper and deeper.

Mission Apostleable (Romans 1:1-7) 1. Do you know what the most shoplifted book in the world is? The Bible. 2. Every year ABC cuts down A Charlie Brown Christmas—a movie about the over-commercialization of the holidays—to make room for more commercials. 3. “Father of Traffic Safety” William Eno ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

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