The Two Meanings Of "End"
Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 3, 2013
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There are two meanings to "end," and as we reach the conclusion of a liturgical year, we must plan for both.
One of the legends circulating that purports to prove the superiority of the new liturgical calendar and new lectionary is that in the Extraordinary Form, we hear Scripture readings that really belong to the beginning of the year, not the end. Let’s be honest. We aren’t talking about ...read more
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Denomination: Catholic
"The Heart Beat Of Jesus"
Contributed by David Henderson on Nov 3, 2013
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Years ago I heard Dr. Adrian Rogers put it this way: “the heart of the human problem is the problem of the human heart.” I agree. In other words if you really want to see change take place, you have to change someone’s heart.
HEARTBEATS“The Heartbeat of Jesus”Matthew 6:21I am sure that one thing all of us could agree on this morning is that our world is in deep trouble. America is in trouble and something has to be done. But what we might not agree on is what the solution actually is. Many of us would ...read more
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Denomination: Baptist
Marriage And Divorce
Contributed by Tim Smith on Nov 3, 2013
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This marriage deals with divorce and how to be a Christian
Marriage and DivorceMatthew 19: 1-12The last few weeks we’ve been focusing on the book of Genesis and the beginning of relationships. Last week, the message was on love and marriage. But what happens when the love is apparently gone? One of the misunderstandings in marriage is that love is ...read more
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Denomination: Methodist
How Could God Love Someone Like Me?
Contributed by John Lowe on Nov 4, 2013
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It was a scandal. Jesus was hanging out with some folk who were not well-respected. In fact, they were religious and social outcasts – and Jesus is not only eating with them, He is enjoying their company.
9 September 2005How Could God Love Someone Like Me? Matthew 9:9-13 IntroductionAs we get started this morning, I want to begin with a question.If Jesus were walking among us today, would He eat at Lauren’s sports bar, “Goony Birds?”If you’re thinking that ...read more
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Denomination: Baptist
Love God, Love People - It's That Easy, It's That Complicated
Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Nov 5, 2013
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An informal exposition of Jesus' teaching on loving God and loving our neighbour.
This is a short homily for a Tuesday night gathering called The Feast, at The Yonge Street MissionWhat’s a hobby or pastime of yours? Can you name one thing that you really, really enjoy. You really like a lot? What do you love the most, more than anything on the planet? Love is a strange ...read more
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Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
Church Discipline - The Spoiled Children Of Faith
Contributed by Pastor Michael Salman on Nov 6, 2013
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The Sermon is on the importance of Church Discipline in the Church. The consequences of those who do not practice such and the fruit of those who do.
Spoiled Children - The growing rottenness of undisciplined Christians Grace to you and peace from God our Father and our Lord Jesus Christ. In this article I would like to address the growing cancer that plagues Christendom today. It is a cancer that is not eating us from the outside but ...read more
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Denomination: Christian Church
What Kind Of Christian Are You?
Contributed by Pastor Michael Salman on Nov 6, 2013
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In Christianity there are all kinds of people who have a reason they are in the Church. The message centers on 4 types of Christians in which people can identify with. What Kind are you? Take time to add scripture.
What Kind of Christian Are You? Grace to you and peace from God our Father and our Lord Jesus Christ. In this article I would like to address and discuss the citizens we find in Christendom. Christendom has all kinds of people who believe for one reason or another. Today I want to talk ...read more
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Denomination: Christian Church
Light Of The World
Contributed by Peter Adigizi David on Nov 8, 2013
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INTRODUCTION: Light is a very important aspect of life, the absence of which speaks of dullness, chaos, confusion. No wonder at the very beginning, God first commanded that there be light before continuing with the work of creation(Gen.1:1-2). God Himself is the Light (Rev 21:22)
Importance of Light:- •Light gives illumination and direction. Ps 119:105•No creation OR order until you receive light on the matter Gen 1:1-2, Dan 9:1-2•Pure, irresistible, all-conquering Jn 1:5, Matt 4: 4-7 ...read more
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Denomination: Pentecostal
What's With All Those Begats?
Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Nov 8, 2013
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Where you come from is important.
What’s With All Those Begats?Matthew 1:1-17I am sure that some of you are wondering what I am going to do with this text. Those who have studied the Bible know that this is one genealogy of many. It is hard to read names that seem so hard to pronounce. I spared you a little by not reading ...read more
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Denomination: Independent/Bible
Were The Wise Men Really So Wise?
Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Nov 8, 2013
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Were the wise men as smart as we think?
Were the Wise Men Really So Wise?Matthew 2:1-18Sometimes we think we know more about something than we really know. A perfect case is this morning’s text about the three wise Men. We even think we know their names as being Gaspar, Melchior, and Balthasar. We believe that they came from the ...read more
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Denomination: Independent/Bible
Loving Like Your Father Loves Series
Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 10, 2013
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Some people refuse to love their enemies because it shows they have standards, that they respect themselves, that they reject bad behavior. It makes them feel God-like. But Jesus said that being "God-like" means loving our enemies. How do we do that?
OPENING: There once were 2 cats from KilkennyEach thought there was one cat too many They fought and they spit, They clawed and they bit.Till instead of two cats … there weren't any.APPLY: Hatred is an interesting topic.As Christians, we are taught that hatred is not a good thing. ...read more
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Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
If You Can't Make Them Drink, Leave Them Thirsty!
Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Nov 12, 2013
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Her faith had moved Jesus to heal her, her hunger and thirst for Jesus....not her condition and certainly not her pleas, brought about the miracle she was so desperately seeking! Amen?
If you can't make them drink, leave them thirsty!Matthew 5:6 NKJBlessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness,For they shall be filled!The MSG bible says it this way....You’re blessed when you’ve worked up a good appetite for God. He’s food and drink in the best ...read more
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Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
Into All The World
Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Nov 15, 2013
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God wants us to do things His way
Into all the WorldMatthew 28:16-20IntroductionThis morning’s passage is often called the “Great Commission”. All of the Gospels have a Commission although there is some variance of how it is worded. As a good teacher, Jesus would have repeated the Commission at various times ...read more
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Denomination: Independent/Bible
Pastoring And Leadership
Contributed by Neil Uebergang on Nov 16, 2013
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Gaining others confidence bit by bit can take along time to see rewards and sometimes you may not even see them.
Matthew 28:18-20New International Version (NIV)18 Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. 19 Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 and teaching ...read more
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Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
Temptation
Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Nov 16, 2013
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Temptation is something we face each and every day. It is possible to have victory over temptation. in this message, Jesus shows us how.
TemptationMatthew 4:1-11DENVER POST: "Like many sheep ranchers in the West, Lexy Fowler has tried just about everything to stop crafty coyotes from killing her sheep. She has used odor sprays, electric fences, and 'scare-coyotes.' She has slept with her lambs during the summer and has placed ...read more
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Denomination: Baptist
