Sinners Forgiving Sinners
Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 1, 2013
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The Parable of the Prodigal Son has a happy ending only because the prodigal remembered the kindness and love of his Father.
Twenty-Fourth Sunday in Course 2013Sinners Forgiving SinnersOf all the parables of Jesus, this one of St. Luke’s is the favorite among God’s people, because we are a Church of prodigals, an assembly of sinners redeemed by the blood of Jesus Christ. It is His Precious Blood and Body ...read more
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Denomination: Catholic
Humility And The Wedding Banquet.
Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Sep 1, 2013
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Humility is not what you think, humility is power, strength, energy and life; but to receive it, you must submit yourself to God; you must acknowledge that he is king, and you are subjected to him.
Prayer: Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of our hearts be acceptable to you O Lord. Amen.Introduction:There is a country and western song which I love called “Lord, it is hard to be humble, when you are perfect in ever way”. I think the words are so funny because for me, ...read more
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Denomination: Episcopal
Avoiding Millstones Series
Contributed by Denn Guptill on Sep 1, 2013
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Jesus warns us of the consequences of being the cause of someone stumbling, but what is it they stumble over?
It is the stuff of nightmares, you’re unable to breath, the pressure is closing in and your last thoughts reflect on what you wished you had done. Regrets fill your mind, if onlys become your focus and as the darkness increases your struggles decrease until what was you has departed and what ...read more
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Denomination: Wesleyan
The Refiner's Fire
Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Sep 1, 2013
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God uses hardships to refine us and to make us more like Jesus. Will we let Him?
Malachi 3:1-5; Luke 22: 24-34Very soon, on Tuesday in fact, millions of students are heading back to school. It’s a new start, a new year of learning and growing. What did you enjoy the most about school, either junior or high school, or even college or university? If I was a betting man, ...read more
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Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
Jesus The Son Of God
Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Sep 2, 2013
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Jesus performs 2 miracles-The Pharisee's are confounded
Jesus the Son of GodLuke5:17-26– These are the words of Napoleon Bonaparte:I know men and I tell you that Jesus Christ is no mere man. Between him and every other person in the world there is no possible term of comparison. Alexander, Caesar, Charlemagne and I have founded empires. But ...read more
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Denomination: Assembly Of God
Rope To Thread Series
Contributed by Joe Tilton on Sep 2, 2013
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Is it okay to be rich? Should we "hate" our family to follow Christ? These questions are answered through understanding original intent.
September 8, 2013Rope to ThreadDefinitions! What do we really understand from the words that we use? Recently, a “Mother’s Dictionary” was written that includes some ways mom understands certain words, including; Bottle feeding: an opportunity for daddy to get up at 2-am ...read more
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Denomination: *other
Parable Of The Mustard Seed And The Leaven
Contributed by James Snyder on Sep 2, 2013
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The power of God’s kingdom is living from within. Discovering the inner strength of our fellowship with God is the beginning of a marvelous journey.
Samuel was seeking a replacement for King Saul who had disappointed him. Samuel did his best to make Saul’s administration successful, but Saul failed and had to be replaced by God’s order.1 Samuel 16:1 – “And the Lord said unto Samuel, How long wilt thou mourn for Saul, ...read more
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Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance
Parable Of The Arrogant/Humble Servant
Contributed by James Snyder on Sep 2, 2013
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If we exalt ourselves, we hinder God’s work and His ability of using us for His work and glory.
Every time a missionary came to our church when I was a young person, that was where God was calling me. We had many missionaries come to our church at that time which created a lot of confusion for me.I wanted to serve God but I did not have any confidence as to where God wanted me to serve. I ...read more
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Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance
You Know... It Don't Come Easy!
Contributed by Monty Newton on Sep 3, 2013
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The basis of godly humility is rooted in the realization that none of us brings anything to God's table.
Title: You Know It Don’t Come EasyText: Luke 14:7-14 (14:1-6)Thesis: Unlike arrogance, Godly humility plays well in the mind of God and the public eye… (but) The basis of godly humility is rooted in the realization that none of us brings anything to God’s table. ...read more
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Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
Choices
Contributed by James W Hare on Sep 3, 2013
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Funeral of non Christian
CHOICESLuke 16:19-31This life is full of choices. We make over a hundred decisions each day. We have to decide what time to get up. We have to make a decision on what clothes to wear for the day or for work and then another set for home. We have to decide which way to go to work or even go to ...read more
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Denomination: United Methodist
The Pharisee In Me
Contributed by Clay Gentry on Sep 4, 2013
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There's a Pharisee in me just waiting to come out.
As I continue to grow and understand the gospel of Jesus Christ and learn more of God’s grace, I have become more conscious of a struggle that rages within me. It’s a struggle between the man I so desperately want to be and the man I have the tendency to be.I struggle, because I know ...read more
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What Can I Do For You?
Contributed by James Lowe on Sep 6, 2013
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A sermon on what God can do for you
What Can I do for you? Luke 18:35-43Luke 18:35 ¶ And it came to pass, that as he was come nigh unto Jericho, a certain blind man sat by the way side begging: 36 And hearing the multitude pass by, he asked what it meant. 37 And they told him, that Jesus of ...read more
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Denomination: Assembly Of God
Faith, Anchored In The Promise To Abraham Series
Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 7, 2013
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Mary anchored her faith in the promise God made to Abraham; faith is a response to a "Thou" who calls us by name.
Holy Name of Mary 2012Lumen FideiIn the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from God to a city of Galilee named Nazareth, 27 to a virgin betrothed to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David; and the virgin's name was Mary. 28 And he came to her and said, "Hail, full of grace, the ...read more
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Denomination: Catholic
God Pleasing Faith.
Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Sep 8, 2013
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Everyone has faith, everyone has mustard seed faith like it or not and we cannot get through one single day without living by faith. Yet there are many different kinds of faith, and we want to home into God pleasing as that is the one that gets results.
This sermon was delivered to both St. John’s and St. Oswald’s, Scottish Episcopal churches in Girvan and Maybole on the 11th August 2013.Prayer: Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of our hearts be acceptable to you O Lord. Amen.Introduction:Everyone has faith, everyone ...read more
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Denomination: Episcopal
Don't Come Alone Series
Contributed by Edward Hardee on Sep 8, 2013
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A message about the four men who brought the paralyzed man to Jesus. The importance of bringing someone with us.
Don’t Come AloneTheme:Text: Luke 5:17-26Offering:Heb 11:8-13 By faith Abraham obeyed when he was called to go out to the place which he would receive as an inheritance. And he went out, not knowing where he was going. (9) By faith he dwelt in the land of promise as in a foreign ...read more
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Denomination: Church Of God
