Peter's Denials Series
Contributed by Leighton (Lee) Vary on Oct 18, 2016
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Did Peter deny Christ three times, or did he deny Christ six times?
IntroductionA.This is an unusual message this morning because it is stickily informational1.At the end you will have to decide of what use this information isB.Let us read a few passages from the gospels1.First is Matthew 26:34-352.Jesus told Peter that he would deny Jesus three ...read more
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Denomination: Baptist
The Sermon On The Mount Lesson 15 Series
Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 20, 2016
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Sermon on the Mount, one of Jesus' longest sermons.
A. INTRODUCTION1.This is one of Jesus’ longest sermons. While preached to the multitudes, scholars refer to it as: (1) the ordination sermon to His disciples, or (2) His first staff meeting.2.While some dispensationalists claim the sermon is meant primarily for the millennium because ...read more
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Denomination: Baptist
Growing In Grace Series
Contributed by Clair Sauer on Oct 20, 2016
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We are never beyond God's grace, but if we want to experience the full benefits of that grace, then we have to work on growing in God's grace.
We pick back up this morning with our HOPE Point sermon series, looking at those four statements that define the kind of church we will be: Rooted in Christ. Grounded in Hope. Growing in Grace. Giving in Love. Today, our focus will be “growing in grace,” and we will think about what ...read more
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Denomination: United Methodist
Giving In Love Series
Contributed by Clair Sauer on Oct 20, 2016
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Just as Christ generously gave of himself for us, so are we called to be generous of ourselves and our resources for the sake of others.
This morning, we are going to talk about what it means to “give in love.” This is the last sermon in a series which has focused on the four missional components that will define who and what this church is as we seek to reach out in our community: Rooted in Christ. Grounded in Hope. ...read more
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Denomination: United Methodist
Developing A Mature Prayer Life
Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 21, 2016
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Prayer is simply talking to God.
A.What is Prayer?1.Prayer is simply talking to God; it’s as easy as a child talking to a parent.2.There are many ways a child talks to a parent. There are many ways to pray.3.A baby’s first word, “Da Da,” is a beginning prayer.4.As children grow older, reflects ...read more
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Denomination: Baptist
Holiness At The River
Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Oct 24, 2016
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John shares with us three wonderful gifts of the baptism/fire of the Holy Spirit - 1. A New Life 2. A New Life of Power 3. A New Life of Order and Direction
Scripture: Matthew 3:7-12 Title: Holiness at the River John shares with us three wonderful gifts of the baptism/fire of the Holy Spirit - 1. A New Life 2. A New Life of Power 3. A New Life of Order and Direction INTRO: Grace and peace from God our Father and from His Son Jesus ...read more
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Denomination: Nazarene
Help Wanted
Contributed by David Nolte on Oct 24, 2016
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Jesus sees a great haravest but few workers
“Help Wanted!”Matthew 9:35-38David P. NolteHarvest. Both a joy and a trial! I speak from experience after helping harvest hazelnuts for Childers’ Hazelnut Haven. Having been surprised by the prolific crop and being without harvest equipment we did it the good old ...read more
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Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
With Jesus In The School Of Social Change
Contributed by John Roy on Oct 26, 2016
Change, if the world is not the way it needs to be---what is our response
One of the pressing questions of our day, or any day, is how do we make lasting social change which reflects the values of God’s Kingdom. The short answer for many is the ballot box. Yet there are plenty of issues which demand more nuance than legislation. From the Temperance movement of the 1820’s ...read more
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Denomination: *other
Jesus Was Dead And Now He Lives Series
Contributed by Leighton (Lee) Vary on Oct 27, 2016
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Sunday Morning and the women approach the tomb where Jesus was. They encounter the angel, they encounter Jesus. The women - the last to leave the place where Jesus lay and the first to return. The conspiracy of the Roman guard and the Jewish leadership.
I. IntroductionA.One man commented, I was a little taken aback when I got my receipt from the funeral parlor for my father’s funeral, on the bottom of the receipt, after the bill, it read, “Thank you. Please come again.”B.Andrew was watching his father, a Vicar, write a ...read more
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Denomination: Baptist
Christ’s Principle Of Love Series
Contributed by Leighton (Lee) Vary on Oct 27, 2016
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No subject is more important than the subject of human relationships except perhaps that of our relationship to God.
I. IntroductionA.The newly-married husband came home from the office to find his young wife in floods of tears. "Darling, whatever is the matter?" he asked. "Sweetheart," she sobbed, "the most terrible thing has happened! I cooked my very first Beef Bourguignon for you, and I got it out of the ...read more
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Denomination: Baptist
Giving Alms Series
Contributed by Leighton (Lee) Vary on Oct 27, 2016
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Take heed that you do not do your charitable deeds before men, to be seen by them. Otherwise you have no reward from your Father in heaven
IntroductionA.A hiker came across another guy lying under a tree, but the shade of the tree was not on the napper’s face. The hiker said to the man under the tree, “why don’t you move so that you’re in the shade?” The man on the ground replied, “if I wait ...read more
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Denomination: Baptist
Praying With The Right Motives Series
Contributed by Leighton (Lee) Vary on Oct 27, 2016
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Christ says that a man who prays to be seen by men loves to pray, but he is a hypocrite
IntroductionA.This come from Pastor Tim again, Part of my job as a public-health nurse is teaching new parents how to care for their infants. As I was demonstrating how to wrap a newborn, a young Asian couple turned to me and said, "You mean we should wrap the baby like an egg roll?" "Yes," I ...read more
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Denomination: Baptist
How To Spot A Transformed Christian
Contributed by Doug Fannon on Oct 27, 2016
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Outward signs of the inner reality
Matthew 12:33–37 (NKJV) 33 “Either make the tree good and its fruit good, or else make the tree bad and its fruit bad; for a tree is known by its fruit. 34 Brood of vipers! How can you, being evil, speak good things? For out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks. 35 A good man ...read more
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Denomination: Baptist
Long Empty Prayers Series
Contributed by Leighton (Lee) Vary on Oct 28, 2016
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Among the religious there is often a tendency toward long prayers, particularly in public. Too often people measure prayer by its fluency and length, thinking that length means devotion.
IntroductionA.Brother Dave Said that some people believe that prayer ain’t nowhere and meditation is a stroke. But, beloved, prayer is asking for it and meditation is waiting.1.Turn to Ecclesiastes 5:2B.Among the religious there is often a tendency toward long prayers, particularly ...read more
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Denomination: Baptist
The Lord's Prayer - Part 1 Series
Contributed by Leighton (Lee) Vary on Oct 28, 2016
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Taking us through the one major lesson on prayer, taught my Jesus Himself.
I.IntroductionA.A golfer is playing a round of golf with his buddies. On the sixth hole, a hole over water, he proceeds to flub nine balls into the water. Frustrated over his poor golfing ability, and about ready to hit somebody, he heaves his golf clubs into the water, and begins to walk off ...read more
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Denomination: Baptist
