Thanks-Living: Living A Vitality-Enriched Life
Contributed by Jack Perkins, D.min., Ladc, Csac, Cclc on Aug 27, 2021
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This message stresses the importance of worship that flows from appreciation love. Praise can flow from the lips of those who gather for worship, regardless of their circ*mstances.
In one electrifying moment a hush would fall over the congregants. It was the moment for which they had prepared themselves. The priest would meet them at the entrance to the temple, motion for the people to stand and call them to worship. Shout for joy to the Lord, all the earth.Worship the ...read more
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Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
Sermon: The Danger Of Deception Series
Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on May 4, 2023
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We live in an age where people want to appear one way but, they are just the opposite of their appearance. Hypocrisy pollutes worship. The most beautiful singing, the largest gift and the most radical praise can all be done with the wrong motive.
Sermon: The Danger of DeceptionScripture: Acts 5:1-11 But a certain man named Ananias, with Sapphira his wife, sold a possession, And kept back part of the price, his wife also being privy to it, and brought a certain part, and laid it at the apostles' feet. But Peter said, Ananias, why hath ...read more
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Denomination: Methodist
Modern Day Davids
Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on May 6, 2023
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"Get the stones to face your giant!" - Robert Kennedy
I heard an awesome message by Robert Kennedy, pastor of Mustang Creek Community Church in Forney, TX. I would strongly urge you to visit if you are in the area. This brother can preach. I am hoping they will make it available on CD or YouTube. I will only give the three points and what ...read more
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Denomination: Baptist
Contending For The Faith
Contributed by Don Campbell on May 8, 2023
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Jude exhorts us "to contend for the faith which was once for all delivered to the saints." A falure to clearly identify "the faith" has resulted in the proliferation of denominations and sects because divisions arose of opinions on matters of expediency.
CONTENDING FOR THE FAITH“Beloved, although I was very eager to write to you about our common salvation, I found it necessary to write appealing to you to contend for the faith that was once for all delivered to the saints” (Jude v.3)INTRODUCTIONA.Many speakers and writers became fixated on ...read more
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Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
The Holy Spirit Is With And In Us As We Share Christ Series
Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 11, 2023
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The Holy Spirit equips the whole body of disciples to continue the work of Christ.
Sixth Sunday of Easter 2023For several weeks now, after the Paschal celebration, we have been hearing the last teaching of Jesus from the Gospel of John. This long speech and promise is positioned by John at the Last Supper, but it would also make sense in the period between Easter and Christ’s ...read more
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Denomination: Catholic
Little Foxes - Mother's Day
Contributed by Melvin Newland on May 14, 2023
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A lot of little foxes have crept in & changed the modern picture of the family. As a result, today’s homes are often not what God intended them to be.
MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OKTEXT: Song of Solomon 2:15; Ephesians 4:31-32; 1 Thessalonians 5:11Yes, today we’re celebrating Mother’s ...read more
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Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
The Lion Of Judah: Conquering The Enemy And Finding Hope Series
Contributed by Adam Laible on May 18, 2023
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A message of hope and victory found in the Lion of Judah.
The Lion of Judah: Conquering the Enemy and Finding HopeIntroduction:Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, today I want to share with you a message of hope and victory found in the Lion of Judah. In the midst of life's battles and struggles, we can take courage and find strength in knowing ...read more
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Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
Worship And Justice
Contributed by Alison Bucklin on May 28, 2023
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We deplore the loss of morality, the loss of civility, the loss of social stability - and yet how many of us recognize that those are only the deeper symptoms of a greater loss, the loss of our sense of accountability before God?
Judah, the Hebrews’ southern kingdom, was big on denial. By 740 BC, when Isaiah began to preach, the brutal and ambitious kingdom of Assyria had amply demonstrated their intentions and abilities. They were bent on conquering Egypt, the prize of the Mediterranean, and had to conquer everything else ...read more
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Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed
Sin No More Series
Contributed by Brady Boyd on May 31, 2023
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Sin is life without boundaries.
Sin No MoreJune 4, 20231 John 3:4-9 NIVEveryone who sins breaks the law; in fact, sin is lawlessness. 5 But you know that he appeared so that he might take away our sins. And in him is no sin. 6 No one who lives in him keeps on sinning. No one who continues to sin has either seen him or known ...read more
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Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
Be Wise Parents Of Gen Z
Contributed by Benjamin Utomo on Jun 17, 2023
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Raising children today is more complicated. When we were little, we lived in an era that was not much different from when our parents grew up. But today, our children live in a vastly different 'world' from when we were little.
Raising children today is more complicated. When we were little, we lived in an era that was not much different from when our parents grew up. But today, our children live in a vastly different 'world' from when we were little. We also compete with the world of entertainment, public ...read more
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Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
Holiness – Part 3 – Jesus Is Our Pattern Series
Contributed by John Bright on Jun 22, 2023
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In the Wesleyan tradition, we rely on a clear understanding of holiness. This series clears ups some modern-day misunderstandings. Teaching sheet at the end of the text.
"Holiness – Part 3 – Jesus is our Pattern" 1 John 2:3-6Pastor John Bright1 John 2 “3 Now by this we know that we know Him, if we keep His commandments. 4 He who says, “I know Him,” and does not keep His commandments, is a liar, and the truth is not in him. 5 But whoever keeps His ...read more
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Denomination: Methodist
Letter To A Teen-Aged Boy
Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jun 26, 2023
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I composed this letter to my 14-year-old Great-grandson when I felt he was mature enough to understand and appreciate it. It might be something you would consider to send to any boy who you felt was the same way. Notice especially the last shortened stanza.
This is a letter I wrote to my great-grandson as he was approaching his 14th birthday. If anyone would desire to use it, I believe it would be appropriate for a boy you believe is mature enough to understand and appreciate it.I composed it following the pattern of the poem "IF" by ...read more
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Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
The Fourth Of July's Favorite Verse
Contributed by Benjamin Utomo on Jul 1, 2023
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Many preachers and Christian leaders often quote on the Fourth of July or Memorial Day 2 Chronicles 7:14. They believe the “people” referred to in the passage are the American people, and the “land” is the American land. Can we apply this verse to America and our home countries today?
Today I would like to focus on a verse that many preachers and Christian leaders often quote on the Fourth of July or Memorial Day. Can you guess what verse is that? 2 Chronicles 7:14 says, "If my people who are called by my name will humble themselves and pray, and seek my face, and turn ...read more
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Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
Sermon On The Golden Rule
Contributed by William Meakin on Jul 2, 2023
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The Golden Rule, is a principle of ethics, directly relating to a specific path in Christianity.
Fred Rogers, an American television host and author once remarked: “Imagine what our real neighbors would be like if each of us offered, as a matter of course, just one kind word to another person. There have been so many stories about the lack of courtesy, the impatience of today's world, road ...read more
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Don’t Forget!
Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jul 11, 2023
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God raised up Moses to lead his people to freedom, to make a distinct nation of them, giving them His commands & laws to guide them. Many of these laws & commands dealt with the functioning of a family. And I want to highlight a few of them.
MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK TEXT: Deuteronomy 4:9-10, 20; 5:15-19; 6:5,10-12; 11:2,18-21; Judges 2:10; Joshua ...read more
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Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
