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  • Gaither Bailey avatar

    Glorify

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on May 19, 2023
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    God wishes to be close to us that He may be glorified by our lives.

    Glorify – John 17: 1 - 11 Intro: In the 1930’s Christian Herter was governor of Massachusetts. When he was running for a 2nd term it was a difficult campaign. One day, after a busy morning, Mr. Herter arrived at a church cookout. It was late afternoon and he was famished. As he moved down the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    To Eat Or Not To Eat

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Feb 24, 2024
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    Eat what you wish, but be careful what you ban for others.

    1Tim 4:1 Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of devils; 2 Speaking lies in hypocrisy; having their conscience seared with a hot iron; 3 Forbidding to marry, and commanding to abstain from ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christmas Is Coming But First: Thanksgiving

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Nov 22, 2010
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    A good seasonal spiritual wish-list should include a desire for a joyful and grateful spirit.

    Title: Christmas Is Coming but First: Thanksgiving Text: Colossians 1:10-14 Thesis: A good seasonal wish-list should include a desire for a joyful and grateful spirit.. Introduction This morning you may be expecting that my thoughts are going to reflect a concern that retailers are so bent on ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Caution: God Working Series

    Contributed by John Sears on Sep 15, 2011
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    Is the idea that God is working just wishful thinking? What does that look like if he is?

    (Introduction) (Other ideas might be the pains of road construction: and the signs that say, “Completed in 2011 as promised) The grief of my grandfather’s loss was still fresh. His wife, my step grandmother, had passed away unexpectedly. She was alive and well as they went to bed. He awoke ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Bradley Boydston avatar

    Big Problem, Big God, Big Answers

    Contributed by Bradley Boydston on Aug 5, 2002
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    Our God is big enough to grant even the most difficult request.

    - - - - - - - - - - - - - All scripture is from the New Living Translation. - - - - - - - - - - - - - Last Sunday morning we all awoke to the good news that the nine Pennsylvania coal miners who had been trapped 250 feet underground had all been rescued. All were safe and sound. There had been ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Going With The Presence Of God

    Contributed by Chuck Humbert on Mar 1, 2016
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    If God granted you everything you wanted... except His presence.

    GOING WITH THE PRESENCE OF GOD * INTRODUCTION A. Politicians promise so many things: safer country, more jobs, better education. But we know they rarely deliver. Besides, I would make different promises if I were to run. “I promise…” 1. Tortillas and chips still have ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Praises For A New Birth, A Living Hope-A Message Of Mercy, Grace And Joy”

    Contributed by Robert Tarasiak on Aug 26, 2023
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    Peter praises God for granting believers new birth into a living hope

    I. Believers Are Born-Again by God’s Mercy to a Living Hope Through Christ. a. Only by God’s Mercy along with His draw of His chosen and His grace is there any hope for mankind. b. Notice in verse 3, Peter’s affirming that it is not by anything sinful, separated mankind can do to be right with ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Advent Hope: A Light In The Darkness - The Promise Of Hope - Isaiah 9:2 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Nov 25, 2024
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    We often see hope as something uncertain—a wish for better days ahead. But biblical hope is different. It’s not a wish; it’s a confident expectation rooted in the promises of God.

    Advent Hope: A Light in the Darkness - The Promise of Hope - Isaiah 9:2 Theme: Jesus, the Light of the World, brings hope in the darkness. Key Verse: Isaiah 9:2 – “The people who walk in darkness will see a great light. For those who live in a land of deep darkness, a light will ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Star Of Hope For New Years Eve

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 31, 2006
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    The ball that drops at Times Square is called the "Star of Hope" and on its face are the "wishes" of our nation for courage, peace, fellowship etc. But if we listen to Scripture, we have a hope based on something more than "wishing upon a star."

    OPEN: Tonight at 11:59 pm, over one billion people all across the world will be watching as the “ball” drops in New York City’s Times Square. That got me to wondering about the history of the New Year’s Eve “ball” and what I discovered was intriguing: · The 1st "time-ball" was installed on top of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Putting God First

    Contributed by Kenneth R. Jenkins on Jul 13, 2023
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    I wish to talk on the subject from the two texts in your hearing,” Putting God First”.

    Brothers and sisters, ladies and gentlemen, we are living in a world that is good to look out for “Number 1”. A society that is for me, myself and I with no assistance or help from anyone and yes not even God. I’m afraid this world is putting God on the backburner not considering He is the King ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Prayer And Friendship

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Nov 3, 2004
    based on 17 ratings
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    God desires our company and wishes to have intimacy in our relationship with Him.

    MANY OF US GREW UP WITH AND HAVE BECOME VERY FAMILIAR WITH THE MANY STORIES FROM AESOP’S FABLES. ONE SUCH FABLE IS ENTITLED “THE BEAR AND THE TRAVELERS.” IN THIS FABLE, IT IS SAID THAT TWO TRAVELERS WERE ON THE ROAD TOGETHER, WHEN A BEAR SUDDENLY APPEARED ON THE SCENE. BEFORE HE OBSERVED THEM, ONE ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Maurice McCarthy avatar

    The Wings Of A Dove Series

    Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Jun 28, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,383 views

    A message offering comfort for those in situations they wish they could fly away from.

    Wings of a dove PPT 1 Series title Jukebox lessons (Note to pastors, I have been doing a series, talking popular songs and playing parts of them and using them as a jump off point for my message. Today however I chose to place the song at the end of the service. The song is Simon and Garfunkel's ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Paul Andrew avatar

    Sixth Sunday In Ordinary Time; Also, Valentine's Day

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Feb 12, 2021
     | 1,927 views

    Valentine welcomed them on arriving and wished them God-speed when they left.

    In Rome, where St. Valentine lived and died as a martyr for Christ, at the one-mile marker on the Flaminian Way, was a basilica dedicated in his name. It was a "munifice ornate” (magnificently ornate). [source: Carola MacMurrough, The Catholic Valentine, Orate Fratres, January 1, 1941]. Love ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Edward Frey avatar

    Christians Have A Sure Thing

    Contributed by Edward Frey on Sep 21, 2002
    based on 61 ratings
     | 6,151 views

    May God grant us the courage and willingness to exalt Christ in life and in death!

    There’s no such thing as a sure thing.” That statement brings out the blatant skepticism inherent to the human nature. Whether you’re dealing with the stock market or simply perusing the coupons in the Sunday paper, people are cautious to jump at something. After all, if it seems too good to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • D. Marie Hamilton avatar

    Freedom In Christ Series

    Contributed by D. Marie Hamilton on Sep 3, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,081 views

    This is a Fourth of July Sermon that focuses on the fact that through Christ we are granted freedom.

    John 8: 31- 36 (NIV) To the Jews who believed him, Jesus said, “If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples. Then you will know the truth and the truth will set you free.” They answered him, “We are Abraham’s descendants and have never been slaves of anyone. How can you say that we ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist