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God's Perfect Plan: Strength, Action, Courage

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Aug 9, 2003

based on 38 ratings

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When God gives us a task, His perfect plan includes the resources to do it: strength, action, and courage. Sermon for deacon ordination service.

We have been burning fuel very rapidly. Coal, oil, natural gas .. we are consuming it. It is irreplaceable. Some scientists say that unless we change our ways, we are going to burden our children and our grandchildren with a very serious energy problem. The next generation will inherit a burden ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 28:20-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Faithful Thomas

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Apr 19, 2003

based on 317 ratings

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Thomas found his faith when he confronted his doubts.

Jeremiah 17:5-8 5 This is what the LORD says: "Cursed is the one who trusts in man, who depends on flesh for his strength and whose heart turns away from the LORD. 6 He will be like a bush in the wastelands; he will not see prosperity when it comes. He will dwell in the parched places of the ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-30

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"Hope Is Always The "Soup Of The Day.”

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Mar 8, 2002

based on 91 ratings

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March 17, 2002 -- FIFTH SUNDAY IN LENT Ezekiel 37:1-14 Psalm 130 With the LORD there is mercy and plenteous redemption. (Ps. 130:6-7) Romans 8:6-11 John 11:1-45 Color: Purple Title: “Hope is always the “soup of the day.” Ezekiel 37:1-14

March 17, 2002 -- FIFTH SUNDAY IN LENT Ezekiel 37:1-14 Psalm 130 With the LORD there is mercy and plenteous redemption. (Ps. 130:6-7) Romans 8:6-11 John 11:1-45 Color: Purple Title: “Hope is always the “soup of the day.” Ezekiel 37:1-14 Verses one to ten, describe a vision. Ezekiel is taken by the ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-14

Denomination: Lutheran

A Trip To The Potter's House

Contributed by Don Spooner on Jan 23, 2001

based on 136 ratings

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We are placed on the Potter’s wheel at out new birth and are shaped into a vessel, that meets the Potter’s specification.

The prophet Jeremiah functioned in ancient Israel, just before they were carried into captivity as punishment for the sins of idolatry. This text shows us that God was eager to withhold judgement and extend mercy, if only Israel would repent. Unfortunately they would not and were carried off in ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 18:1-6, 1 John 5:20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Spiritual Adolescence

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Aug 29, 2002

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Jeremiah 18:1-11 is a parable about how the house of Israel was acting like an unruly adolescent in the spiritual sense.

SPIRITUAL ADOLESCENCE Text: Jeremiah 18:1-11 Have you ever known someone that you would could consider to be a know-it-all? We know that there is truth to the understanding that the older we get, the wiser we get. There is also the reality that as adolescents, to one degree or another or ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 18:1-11

Denomination: United Methodist

Mother's Awake!

Contributed by Mike Mizell on May 11, 2003

based on 77 ratings

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Mother’s Day message to challenge moms to make a differecne right where they are.

Mother’s Awake! Judges 4:4-9 Today we salute all our mothers and tell you thanks for doing an awesome job. The world would be a horrible place without the influence of mothers. Think of all the wisdom dished out by our mothers. Everything that we’ve needed to know somewhere a long the line mom ...read more

Scripture: Judges 4:4-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Look Who's In The Family Tree

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Dec 17, 2001

based on 45 ratings

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Five unexpected women in the genealogy of Christ, speak of forgiveness and reconciliation.

Look Who Is In the Family Tree! Matthew 1:1-17 Introduction: Whenever anyone begins to study their family’s lineage and history, they are usually warned that they might find out things they weren’t expecting. They might find out that their great great uncle was a horse thief or that one of their ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Keep Focused On The One Thing Needed

Contributed by Christopher Raiford on Jan 2, 2002

based on 52 ratings

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The sermon focuses on the importance of God’s word

Often we find it hard to keep focused in the midst of distractions and therefore we cannot accomplish much. Distractions can be dangerous, even a small distraction while driving a car can result in an accident or worse. If a doctor becomes distracted while performing surgery, he could make a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Lutheran

Second Coming.”

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Dec 6, 2000

based on 71 ratings

| 7,207 views

2nd Sunday of Advent Year C

2nd Sunday of Advent Year C Lord of the Lake Lutheran Church Web page http://lordofthelake.org By The Rev. Jerry Morrissey, Esq., Pastor E-mail pastor@southshore.com Opening Prayer Heavenly Father empower each of us here today to be an example of John the Baptist to other people in our lives. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:1-6

Denomination: Lutheran

We Have Been Chosen To Praise God.

Contributed by Chad Wright on Apr 25, 2002

based on 34 ratings

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This sermon looks at the doctrine of election and brings the gospel comfort always attached to it for believers.

Introduction: Try-outs can be nerve-racking times. The attempt to be the best or among the best. Whether it is try-outs for basketball, try-outs for the spring play, Or a "try-out" for a new job with an interview. What emotions does one usually exhibit when he or she makes the cut and gets the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-18

Denomination: Lutheran

(Another) True Meaning Of Christmas

Contributed by Charles Tucker on Dec 16, 2003

based on 97 ratings

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While we think of the cute and cuddly baby in the manger and the promise of "peace on earth," John tells a different version of the birth of Jesus... and another true meaning of Christmas

I decided to start today with “The Top Ten Reasons We Should Keep Christmas.” With all the hustle and bustle, I thought we needed to be reminded why Christmas is a good idea. Without Christmas… • The candied fruit market would completely collapse! • Our boring, uneventful lives would have no ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:1-17, Luke 2:14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Pearl Of Great Price Series

Contributed by David Moore on May 21, 2002

based on 37 ratings

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The church is God’s Pearl of Great Price.

Stories Jesus Told The Pearl of Great Price Aim: To present the church as the purchase of Christ, a gem in the sight of God. Text: Matthew 13:45-46 Introduction: We come now to the parable known as “the Pearl of Great Price.” Like most of the other parables this one too has been grossly ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:45-46

Denomination: Baptist

Life Is A Treasure!

Contributed by Joel Santos on Nov 2, 2004

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LIFE is treasure. God has given us life to manage it, enjoy it, and experience a wholesome living. This opportunity of course is solely depends on us!

Once there was a father with a son who was lazy. He tried to convince his son that he should join him in the work on his farm. The son was not convinced. The father was actually worried, how his son would earn his living after his death. Therefore, before his death, the father called his son and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

0502b Easter Ii: Greeting-Card Christ Series

Contributed by Mark Woolsey on May 1, 2006

based on 3 ratings

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Too many times, the Good Shepherd image of Jesus comes across as the "Greeting-card Christ".

Sermon: Greeting-card Christ Text: John 10:11-16 Occasion: Easter II Who: Mark Woolsey Where: Arbor House When: Sunday, Apr 30, 2006 Audio link: http://providencerec.com/Sound%20Files/Srmn060430WoolseyJohn10;11-16EasterIIGreetingCardChrist.mp3 May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my ...read more

Scripture: John 10:11-16

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

The Ticket

Contributed by Tim Hedberg on May 9, 2006

based on 1 rating

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Looking for Jesus.

The Ticket John 20:1-18 April 16, 2006 (Easter Sunday) 94 years ago this week, a boat described as unsinkable left its harbor in Southampton, England for its maiden voyage across the Atlantic. This boat, the biggest passenger boat of its time, was carrying 2,224 people - some on board for a ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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