How The Grinch Almost Stole Christmas Series
Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Jan 5, 2015
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Who could hate Christmas. A poor teenage bride her husband are forced to make a long trip. With no place to stay but a barn, the girl gives birth to a son. But there was a Grinch in Bethlehem who tried to steal the first Christmas.
How the Grinch (ALMOST) Stole ChristmasPlay clip from “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” first few linesYou hear that story and you think that must be make believe because who could hate Christmas. What is to hate?A sweet little poor teenage bride her husband are forced to make a ...read more
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Denomination: Baptist
Are You Foolish?
Contributed by Kayode Omotoso on Jan 6, 2015
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No matter your status, as long as you are called by His name or you are a member of His vineyard, Matt 7:21-27 calls you a fool if you meddle your will with the Father's will or you have retained your old identity in following Him.
In the part of the world where I came from, it is insulting to direct such a question at an individual. The truth is that our response to any statement goes beyond the surface meaning. And in this case, we believe that before you could direct such a question at an individual, you have ...read more
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Denomination: Pentecostal
Soul Care Pt 1 Series
Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 6, 2015
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We need to approach the New Year of 2015 with healthy souls. There are several things we can do to see to it that you soul is healthy this year. We need to make sure our souls connect with God or they will choose a cheap substitute. We are responsible.
Opening Video Illustration: The Real You from blufishtv.comSeries: Acts Too – Soul CareWe need to approach the New Year of 2015 with healthy souls.This is why we are stressing - Soul Care this Jan. 2015:I asked you “How is your soul moving into this new year?” Jesus said in ...read more
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Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
What You Don't Know Can Kill You! Perils Of Fasting?
Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 7, 2015
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Fasting and prayers are great toolds, but dangerous toys. I study 12 Biblical perils of wrongrul Prayer and fasting. We can almost make FASTING a circus like atmosphere. God give us wisdom. Fasting is not a SHOWOFF TOY.
WHAT YOU DON'T KNOW CAN KILL YOU! A STUDY ON THE PERILS OF FASTING ---By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr.COME LET US REASON TOGETHER AS WE START OUR STUDY ON FASTING ANDPRAYER --- LET US REALIZE TRUE FASTING AND PRAYER IS UNDER GREAT ATTACK DUE TO FALSE TEACHINGS, FALSE PRACTICES AND A LACK OF KNOWING ...read more
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Denomination: Assembly Of God
Salt
Contributed by Martin Ellgar on Jan 10, 2015
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A drama for children: Salt
Salt(This children’s talk is based on Matthew 5: 13)Theme: Christians as salt of the earth.Objective:1. To teach that Christian love is like salt of the earth.2. To show how salt can be recovered from salt water.3. To teach that Jesus can recover the love that is in us.Focus ...read more
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Denomination: Lutheran
The Round Door
Contributed by Martin Ellgar on Jan 10, 2015
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A drama for children: The Round Door
The Round DoorA children’s talk suitable for Easter Sunday (Matthew 28: 1-10).Theme: Jesus is risen.Aim: To teach the children that Jesus is alive.Materials:1. card and felt pen.2. A large piece of cardboard, large enough to make a round door.Preparation: Make labels that would be ...read more
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Denomination: Lutheran
Handling Temptaion Series
Contributed by Mark Jones on Jan 10, 2015
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We all face temptation. How we respond to that temptation will determine who we are following. We will discuss Jesus' temptation, Satan's method of operation, God's promise, and our biblical strategy in the face of temptation.
RED LETTERS PT 1 – HANDLING TEMPTATIONThe Setting: Wilderness.Reflection: Israel and their wilderness “testing”.Illustration: As the Union Pacific Railroad was being constructed, an elaborate trestle bridge was built across a large canyon in the West. Wanting to test the ...read more
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Denomination: *other
The Midnight Cry
Contributed by Shawn Miller on Jan 10, 2015
The Parable of the ten virgins - by focusing on 3 symbols, a Wedding, foolish virgins, and the wise virgins leading up to a lesson to be watching for Christ's return and ready once He does.
The Midnight CryIntroduction: In an a news article from Austin, Texas: The headline read: MAN EXPERIENCES HEART ATTACK AFTER THE RAPTUREHerbert Washington, whom co-workers at Significant Plastics Inc. say was unduly concerned with the rapture and the second coming of Christ, suffered a ...read more
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Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
Preparing For The Harvest
Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Jan 11, 2015
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A sermon examining the importance of evangelism in the life of a believer.
Preparing For The Harvest Matthew 9:35-38Listen to sermons online @ www.stockdalebaptist.comA story is told of an English traveler that so loved the wild flowers that grew at the sides of the lanes and in the fields of England, that when he went abroad he would fill his pockets with the seeds ...read more
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Denomination: Baptist
The Game Of Mutually Assured Destruction Series
Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 11, 2015
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It's one game board, but two games. Checkers and Chess are not only played differently, but they illustrate for me the difference between how the world deals with conflict and how God would have us do so. Do you know the difference?
OPEN: (We showed a picture of a checker board on the overhead)What is this game? That’s right, it’s a checkers game.How many of you have ever played checkers? (almost everyone held up their hands)You know, I did not realize it until I began my research for this morning’s ...read more
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Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
Before The Harvest
Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Jan 12, 2015
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The wheat and the weeds, then, grow side by side – and will, until the harvest. Then, according to Jesus, there will be a separation.
This is a simple tale, isn’t it? Or, so it seems. But there’s actually more to Jesus’ story than meets the eye. If you and I were to look down the page just a few verses, what we would find is Jesus’ explanation of this parable and what it means. As he lays it out, he ...read more
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Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed
A Claim, A Commandment, And A Promise
Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Jan 12, 2015
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Casual Christianity is worthless and brings neither glory to God nor satisfaction to the soul.
I love fast food. I know I shouldn’t, but I do. Actually, I don’t really love it; I’m just comfortable with it. It’s quick. It’s easy. And it’s cheap. It’s not good for me, I know. The last time I ate a Big Mac, I checked the calorie count. If you eat just ...read more
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Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed
Sin Remover!
Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Jan 12, 2015
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Jesus is meeting two needs at once;1-He is healing the body and the soul for the benefit of this man2-And healed the physical body, for the benefit of those observing!!
Matthew 9:1-8-So He got into a boat, crossed over, and came to His own city. Then behold, they brought to Him a paralytic lying on a bed. When Jesus saw their faith, He said to the paralytic, “Son, be of good cheer; your sins are forgiven you.” And at once some of the scribes said ...read more
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Denomination: Baptist
“i Do”
Contributed by David Roth on Jan 13, 2015
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Proper 23 (A), 18th Sunday after Pentecost. We enter into the wedding feast of the Lamb when we believe His word of promise and come in faith, to praise and honor Him. Those who did not enter were centered on themselves instead of Christ.
J. J.May the words of my mouth, and the meditations of our hearts, be acceptable in Thy sight, O Lord, our Rock and our Redeemer. Amen.“I Do”“I do.” Two small little words with big impact. While they can be used on many occasions, we immediately associate them ...read more
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Denomination: Lutheran
Love Is Blind
Contributed by David Roth on Jan 13, 2015
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Proper 29 (A). Last Sunday of the Church Year. Christ judges the sheep as good and righteous because the sheep live in the Lamb, and His love covers their sin.
J. J.May the words of my mouth, and the meditations of our hearts, be acceptable in Thy sight, O Lord, our Rock and our Redeemer. Amen.“Love is blind”Today we are observing the Last Sunday of the Church year, also called Christ the King Sunday. And so, the readings are ...read more
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Denomination: Lutheran
