The Truth About Integrity Series
Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on May 4, 2023
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Let your yes be your yes
Dr. Bradford ReavesCrossway Christian FellowshipHagerstown, MDwww.mycrossway.orgThis morning in our series The Sermon on the Mount, we’re continuing through a section of Jesus’ teaching where Jesus uses the phrase, “You have heard it said… but I say.” Six times Jesus uses this pattern. The ...read more
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Denomination: Brethren
There Us One God, The Father Of All (What Every Mother Should Know About God) Series
Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on May 16, 2023
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Every mother should know that when there is no father in the picture, Psalm 68:5 says that God will be there for that family. It says, “A father of the fatherless, a defender of widows, is God in His holy habitation.”
Alba 5-14-2023THERE IS ONE GOD, THE FATHER OF ALL(What Every Mother Should Know About God) Ephesians 5:6Jim Blevins, a minister in Louisiana, told how on one Mother’s Day he was preaching in another state and during the Sunday School class he told about one of the two times that he sassed his ...read more
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Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
Did God Turn His Back On Jesus On The Cross?
Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Jun 19, 2023
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In many churches today, it is said that while Jesus was on the Cross, the Holy God poured out His wrath and turned His back, broke fellowship, and abandoned Jesus because He can't look upon sin.
The Bible teaches that there is only one God (Deuteronomy 6:4; Isaiah 43:10,44:6-8,45:6; James 2:19). Yet, God is three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. A glaring question arises: Since Jesus is a member of the Trinity that means both the Holy Spirit and the Father were always with Him, so ...read more
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Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
Thankful For Grace And Forgiveness
Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jun 20, 2023
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There are a lot of people that live under this same heavy burden. But the good news that I share with each of these persons is the same good news that is available to everyone. Jesus came to forgive and to give grace to all who will trust in Him.
If you were here for our service last Wednesday evening, you know that we studied the same passage that I'm looking at this morning. The passage comes from the Gospel of John 8: 2-11. That passage is all about God's grace and forgiveness. This passage is an excellent example of how ...read more
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Denomination: Baptist
The Three Ingredients Of Thanksgiving
Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Nov 18, 2023
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The Bible teaches us that true Thanksgiving is identified or verified by a life of daily THANKS-LIVING
TITLE: THE THREE INGREDIENTS OF THANKSGIVINGSCRIPTURE: I THESSALONIANS 5:16-18Thanksgiving is a very special time of the year. Traditionally, it’s a time to give thanks for the harvest and express gratitude in general. The worldly perspective of thanksgiving however, has turned it into a time ...read more
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Denomination: Baptist
Notes, Shredders And Planners
Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Dec 5, 2023
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Three steps we can take to enjoy a great year - 1. Write down some notes of praise 2. Use the Shredder/Wastebasket of Holy Spirit to get rid of some things from the past 3. Work with God on Planning (Planner) for a Great Year
Scripture: Psalms 95:1-7; Psalm 150; 1 Peter 2:9; Philippians 3:12-16Theme: Old Year/New YearTitle: Notes, Wastebaskets/Shredders and PlannersINTRO: Grace and peace from God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit! Today, we say goodbye to another year – in just a few hours we will be saying ...read more
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Denomination: Nazarene
The Journey He Made Series
Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 24, 2023
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John helps us see that the Word is God, creator, light, man. The journey Jesus made started before creation and will last for eternity. What does that mean for us? Consider these thoughts from our Family Minister, Scott Jewell.
I’ve heard a lot of people talking about when is the right time to get into the Christmas spirit? How do you know you’re ready to celebrate this holiday? For some, it means putting the outdoor decorations up as early as the day after Halloween (after all, why not get that done before it’s freezing ...read more
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Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
What Is The Good News?
Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Dec 25, 2023
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A reminder of the elements of the Gospel
What is the Good News? 1 Corinthians 15:1 Moreover, brethren, I declare unto you the gospel which I preached unto you, which also ye have received, and wherein ye stand;2 By which also ye are saved, if ye keep in memory what I preached unto you, unless ye have believed in vain.3 For I ...read more
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Denomination: Baptist
Creation Series
Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jan 5, 2024
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Genesis 1:1 is simple, short, yet profound. (I will lean on Core 52 resources during this series; I also want to thank Dan Raymond, who is a friend of mine, for some of his resource help. James E Smith's book on the Pentateuch was helpful in this message)
INTRODUCTION•Today, we begin our Core 52 journey together.•Before we dove in, here are some housekeeping items to cover.•Each Sunday (except on Faith Promise and for a couple of weeks in December), Jerry or I will cover a chapter in the Core 52 book.•We will follow the sequence in the book: ...read more
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Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
Jesus Is The Anchor
Contributed by John Gaston on Jan 17, 2024
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An anchor gives stability to a ship. Jesus Christ will give stability to your life. Today we’re talking about the ANCHOR OF JESUS CHRIST! He’s the biggest anchor there is.
JESUS IS THE ANCHORHeb. 6:19-20aINTRODUCTIONA. HUMOR: Get to know your spouse first 1. A couple had a whirlwind romance and got married. They decided to go to the Grand Canyon for their honeymoon. They rented some donkeys to ride down the trail to the bottom. 2. Part of the way down, the ...read more
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Denomination: Assembly Of God
Three Ways To Heal From Traumatic Stress
Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Oct 31, 2022
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3 Steps toward healing: Face the trauma, Adjust your attitude, and Live a victorious life
Today we’ll address the topic of healing. In the fallen world in which we live there are many times when we experience things that harm us. We have to go through hard times. Each of I’m sure could list off traumatic experiences that we’ve been through. Whether we’re soldiers in combat, or children ...read more
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Denomination: Salvation Army
God The Son Series
Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Nov 4, 2022
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Jesus is God in the flesh.
INTRODUCTION•Have you ever been criticized for doing something good, something that helped another person?•Maybe what you did for someone else was life-changing, yet there was someone or a group of someones who just had to put their two cents in.•If you have ever faced criticism for doing ...read more
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Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
1st Sunday After Christmas, Year A. Series
Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 19, 2022
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JANUARY 1st, 2023.
Isaiah 63:7-9, Psalm 148:1-14, Hebrews 2:10-18, Matthew 2:13-23. A). IN ALL OUR AFFLICTIONS HE IS AFFLICTED. Isaiah 63:7-9. When we pray for the Lord’s people today, we should remember past mercies - mercies which are ‘new every morning’ (Lamentations 3:22-23). Similarly, as we look at ...read more
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Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
Cities Of Refuge Series
Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Dec 1, 2022
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These cities of refuge were a fore shadow of the Lord Jesus who was to come to save us, and protect us hundreds of years later. God had ordained this beautiful plan of salvation through Jesus and the city of refuge is a trailer of God's plan.
Today’s meditation is based on Numbers 35:6,“You are to give the Levites six cities of refuge to which any of you can escape if you kill someone accidentally. In addition, give them forty-two other cities” (GNB)In the above mentioned verse we understand that the Lord had commanded that six cities ...read more
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Denomination: Other
First Sunday In Advent: The Hope Candle Series
Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Dec 1, 2022
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Hope. Something everyone needs. This message describes times when hope seemed gone but reminds us that Jesus provides hope!
(Modified from a message preached at FBC Chamois, MO on 11-27-2022; not an exact transcription) Introduction: This is the first Sunday in the Advent season, the four or so Sundays before Christmas Day. Now I understand that some churches believe in using these candles and some don’t; and there is ...read more
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Denomination: Baptist
