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After The Cicadas

Contributed by Joseph Smith on May 15, 2004

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In commemoration of the 50th Anniversary of Brown vs. Board of Education: God still sees much to judge in America, and we are laid waste by lingering racism. We must recommit to justice in the nation and in the church.

I am here to announce an invasion. This land has been taken over by an alien army. The invaders are so numerous that all hope of turning them back is gone. It is useless to resist. And not only are they here in massive numbers, these invaders, but also they know no fear. They are perfectly ...read more

Scripture: Amos 2:6-8, Amos 5:24

Denomination: Baptist

Thanksgiving - Count Your Blessings!

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 5, 2001

based on 394 ratings

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That is why a Thanksgiving message like this is so important. We need this reminder. We need it because it forces us to "add it all up" & recognize where all these things we enjoy actually come from.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED: 2016) TEXT: Philippians 4:12-13; 1 Corinthians 4:7 ILL. An elderly lady was well-known for her faith, & for her boldness in talking about it. Each morning she would go out on her front porch ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:7, Philippians 4:12-13, Romans 8:28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Light Has Come/Christmas Lights

Contributed by Ronald Keller on Dec 1, 2002

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This Advent sermon uses some of the lights of the Christmas Season as illustrations to teach us how to get the most out of this Advent/Christmas.

INTRODUCTION Are you afraid of the dark? When I was a child I used to be afraid. My active imagination caused me to visualize all types of dreadful things lurking in the dark along the path to the out house, or next to my bed in the night. When we would come home at night, I would let my ...read more

Scripture: John 3:19-21

Denomination: Nazarene

Our Response To Disaster: Where Is God? Series

Contributed by Mark Jones on Dec 17, 2002

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Where are you GOD…MY GOD why? This was written and delivered to a Bible Study on the Wednesday evening following 9/11/2001. It’s a look at the proper response to disaster and tragedy-how Jesus responded to terrorism and disaster in His day.

Our Response To Disaster: Where Is God? Luke 13 1Now there were some present at that time who told Jesus about the Galileans whose blood Pilate had mixed with their sacrifices. 2Jesus answered, “Do you think that these Galileans were worse sinners than all the other Galileans because they suffered ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-8

Denomination: Methodist

A Call To Obey

Contributed by Steve Gladwell on Jun 3, 2002

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Seeing what we can learn from Abram about obedience to God’s call.

I want to tell you about a dream I have. It is a far fetched one and stands absolutely no chance of coming true, yet it is still one of my dreams and so it is important to me. In fact, it is a dream that is probably common to every parent in the world, although, as far as I know, it has never come ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:8-12

Denomination: Baptist

That Monday Morning Feeling Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Nov 20, 2001

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God cares how we live.

trust you all know the old adage that if you’re buying a car make sure it’s not a Monday car. In fact, they say the best cars to buy are Wednesday cars. Monday cars are the worst because of that endemic malady, ’Mondayitis’. It seems that most people have a problem moving from the relaxation of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:11-27

Denomination: Anglican

The Time Has Come To Glorify The Son

Contributed by Joel Pankow on May 10, 2002

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sermon reflecting jesus prayer to be glorified by God after having completed his work here on earth - slight connection with mother’s day / ascension

May 12, 2002 John 17:1-11 After Jesus said this, he looked toward heaven and prayed: “Father, the time has come. Glorify your Son, that your Son may glorify you. 2 For you granted him authority over all people that he might give eternal life to all those you have given him. 3 Now this is ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

A Change Of Heart

Contributed by Ed Taylor on May 22, 2002

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The only hope is to experience Jesus and receive a Change of Heart.

1. Some AMAZING THINGS are happening at the University of Louisville’s Health Sciences Center in Kentucky. a. Doctors, scientists, students, and businessmen have been feverishly at work with the hope of saving many lives… b. Their desire? Their goal? They want to extend life, prolong happiness, & ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

In The Grips Of Crisis

Contributed by David Washburn on Sep 17, 2001

based on 54 ratings

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Coming to grips with God’s involvement and grace in times of tragedy and suffering.

An anniversary is a date marking a notable event. Birthdays and weddings mark notable events that are joyous, but all anniversaries aren’t joyous. Some anniversaries mark tragedy, suffering, and grief. My week began under that cloud because a week ago Saturday, September 8th, is one such date. It ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 64:1-10, John 11:28-37

Denomination: Baptist

Clinic On The Corner

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Jan 4, 2005

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The church should be like a free medical clinic, open to all who will come to the great physician.

INTRODUCTION: “It was the best of times. It was the worst of times” These famous lines open Dickens’ classic novel A Tale of Two Cities. All of human history is summed up in those lines. Throughout history there have always been births and funerals. There have been terrible plagues and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:10-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Let The Little Ones Come

Contributed by Daniel Richter on Oct 10, 2006

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A Child Dedication Ceremony

Baby Dedication Service November 20th, 2005 Intro: What we are about to do together as a congregation has great significance. We do not baptize infants in this church, believing that Scripture clearly teaches baptism as a personal choice for the believer and a response to God’s call on your life ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:13-16

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

A Mother's Love Series

Contributed by Cesar Verdeflor on May 9, 2007

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A mother cannot give a perfect love but she can give a sacrificial love.

A MOTHER’S LOVE AND CARE (Selected Verses) In 1914, a woman from West Virginia named Anna Jarvis spearheaded a campaign to help persuade U.S. president Woodrow Wilson to set aside May’s second Sunday as a national day for recognizing mothers all over the world. She orchestrated a letter-writing ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 3:16-28

Denomination: Baptist

Peace: Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 10, 2007

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Peace means to be in the midst of chaos and still be calm in your heart. If we aren’t at peace, is this from our choices or has our peace been stolen?

Peace: Fruit of the Spirit and Advent #2 Gal 5:13-26; December 4, 2004 Intro: There once was a King who offered a prize to the artist who would paint the best picture of peace. Many artists tried. The King looked at all the pictures, but there were only two he really liked and he had to choose ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:13-26

Denomination: Baptist

God Gave Me An Acorn? Divine Appointments!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 24, 2008

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I asked God for finished lumber, and God gave me an acorn? I can’t wait God? I need the lumber NOW! GOD SAYS: I have a divine appointment set for you!

GOD GAVE ME AN ACORN? DIVINE APPOINTMENTS? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I ask God for 2 x 6’s, and HE GAVE ME AN ACORN AND SAID, PLANT IT AND LEARN TO TRUST ME ... I said I don’t want to wait that long? I. HAVE YOU EVER DREADED AN APPOINTMENT? A. APPOINTMENT: To assign, fix, set, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:27

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Work Ethic Series

Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Jul 11, 2007

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God’s wisdom for our work ethic

Do you realize you’re going to spend (or have spent) about 150,000 hours of your life working, which is about 40% of your waking hours. Unless you’re retired, you are probably groaning inside. A Harris survey found out in 1973 the average American spent 40 hours a week at work, but by 1987 the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:5-8

Denomination: Methodist

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