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Quinceanera - Caterpillar To Butterfly

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 17, 2022

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What does it mean to be transformed into the image of Christ? This Quinceanera message addresses more than just a coming of age celebration. It focuses on the butterfly-like change that can take place in God's people.

(I was honored to preach the sermon at the Quinceanera - pronounced “kin-sin-yarra” - of one of our Hispanic members. I wanted to do this right, so I studied a lot about this event means. I discovered that a Quinceanera is a celebration of the 15th birthday (Quinceanera literally means “15th year). ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Racism: Our Past And Present Sins

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Feb 19, 2022

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racism in the United States and the churches is counter to Jesus' teachings

LUKE 6:17-26 During the month of February, you may have noticed that we have been singing hymns from Lift Every Voice and Sing. This hymnal is part of The Episcopal Church’s recognition of Black History Month and its African-American congregants. We will continue to use these hymns as part of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:17-26

Denomination: Episcopal

The Cost Of Following Jesus Series

Contributed by John Bright on May 9, 2022

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Working through the Gospel of Luke using consecutive expository preaching.

“The Cost of Following Jesus” Luke 9:23-27 A sermon for 1/30/22 Fourth Sunday after Epiphany Pastor John Bright Luke 9 “23 Then He said to them all, “If anyone desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow Me. 24 For whoever desires to save his life will ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23-27, 2 Timothy 3:16-17, James 1:22-25, Romans 12:2

Denomination: Methodist

Gone Fishing

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Mar 17, 2023

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What did the disciples do after Jesus' miraculous resurrection? They went fishing! But this passage teaches us that it’s okay to get on with our lives while waiting for Jesus to make it clear what it is we are to do for him.

I’ll bet not one of you can tell me exactly what happened to the disciples after that first Easter morning, and in what order. And it’s not surprising. I would have had a hard time putting together a chronology of events if I hadn’t had to preach on the subject, and even then there’s a little ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-17, Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Stumbing Along

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 19, 2023

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Unexamined assumptions can cause us to stumble over things we don't even notice.

It’s a little disconcerting, sitting down to write a sermon on a passage that you’ve already preached on twice, to find that neither time did you say what you’d planned to say. Of course, only preachers have that problem... Maybe only 60-something preachers have that problem. But more generally, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:35-50

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Call To Fruitful Ministry During A Pandemic Series

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Sep 1, 2022

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How do we encourage others when we are discouraged ourselves? How do we measure success? All of us want to be successful and in this text Jesus gives the key to fruitfulness, more fruit and much fruit!

Sermon: The Key to Fruitful Ministry John 15:1-17 “I am the true grapevine, and my Father is the gardener. 2 He cuts off every branch of mine that doesn’t produce fruit, and he prunes the branches that do bear fruit so they will produce even more. 3 You have already been pruned and purified by the ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-17

Denomination: Methodist

Healing - Check It Out Part 1 Series

Contributed by Michael Raisbeck on Jul 8, 2003

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I believe you may be healed by standing on God? s Word; check it out for yourself starting by analysing Isaiah 53 and 1 Peter 2: 24.

A very important scripture in healing has to be Isaiah 53. These words were prophesied about 2,700 years ago. Verse 1 " Who hath believed our report and to whom is the arm of the LORD revealed? " According to a person I know who reads Hebrew and understands the same, he says Isaiah 53: 1 sets the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:24, Isaiah 53:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus And Candy Canes Series

Contributed by James Chandler on Dec 8, 2003

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This message uses a simple candy cane to communicate the gospel and shows how a symbol like this can be used to evangelize others.

According to legend there was a candy maker who wanted to invent a candy that was a witness to Christ. First of all, he used a hard candy because Christ is the rock of ages. This hard candy was shaped so that it would resemble a “J” for Jesus or, turned upside down, a shepherd’s staff. He made it ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

On The Road With Jesus

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Sep 28, 2006

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Jesus taught the disciples but they did not always understand! This short homily encourages listeners to ask questions; it also reminds us that God knows about everything we do; and that is both comforting and challenging.

Are you sitting comfortably? Then I’ll begin! Of course, it is always likely that God’s word will make us uncomfortable! When we turn to God’s word, seeking the voice of God, there is always plenty to hear; and this short Bible event is packed full of God’s wisdom, and God’s call to us. Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:30-37

Denomination: Anglican

Finding The Source Of True Peace Series

Contributed by Brian Vickers on Oct 11, 2007

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A sermon about the source of peace and how to connect to it.

Finding the Source of True Peace John 14:27 We’ve all had times of transition and turmoil – those times when our world is seemingly turned upside down. There are times of loss, times of change, times of confusion, etc. Jesus’ disciples were facing one of those times. Jesus was talking to them ...read more

Scripture: John 14:27

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Filling Of The Spirit Series

Contributed by Andrew Stringer on Jul 28, 2007

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How to be filled with the Spirit of Christ!

THE GREATEST UNUSED POWER IN THE WORLD! The Doctrine of the Holy Ghost (4) Introduction: 1. We have discovered some interesting truths about the Holy Ghost of God so far: a. Falsehoods about the Holy Ghost b. Facts about the Holy Ghost c. Functions of the Holy Ghost d. Figures of the Holy ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:18-19

Denomination: Baptist

Release It All!

Contributed by Greg Johnson on Jan 29, 2008

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When you release all of your difficulty to God through prayer, God shakes your house and you become bold for Jesus Christ.

This message is an edited version of a sermon given at Loving God Fellowship. Copyright © 2008 Loving God Fellowship, Inc. http://www.LovingGodFellowship.org . You are encouraged to share this message with those you know that are hungry for God’s Word. Release it All! By Rev. Greg Johnson Acts ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Great Commission

Contributed by Jeff Pearce on Jan 28, 2013

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Teaching teens their Commisssion from Jesus.

Great Commission Intro: what is it? 1: Commission a) task or work given to produce a particular work b) Jesus commissioned them to carry out a particular work c) 1 Timothy 2: 4 will have all men saved, and come unto the knowledge of the truth d) God doesn’t want any to perish, 2 Peter ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:17-20

Denomination: Other

King Or Not

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Nov 20, 2012

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Sermon for Christ The King Sunday, Year B. 2012

John 18: 33 – 37 / King Or Not Intro: A story is told of a king of one of the monarchies in Europe. On a trip through his kingdom, the king decided to spend one Sunday in church. He went to a small church alone and sat quietly as he began to pray. A woman interrupted the king’s ...read more

Scripture: John 18:33-37

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Cosmas, Damian And Lorenzo Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 24, 2011

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"Mere" laymen can have a long-lasting impact by doing ordinary things extraordinarily well.

26 September 2011 Cosmas, Damian, and Lorenzo Ruiz The eighth chapter of the book of Zechariah is the last chapter that scholars attribute to the prophet, rather than one of his disciples. It was written after the Babylonian exiles, when the people of Judah had returned to Jerusalem and were in ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 8:1-8

Denomination: Catholic

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