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    Hard To Be Humble

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Oct 20, 2022
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    Humility before the Lord should always be our focus.

    Hard To Be Humble – Luke 18: 9 - 14 Intro: Oh Lord, it’s hard to be humble When you’re perfect in every way I can’t wait to look in the mirror Cause I get better lookin’ each day To know me is to love me I must be a heck of a man Oh Lord, it’s hard to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Attitude Of Gratitude

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Oct 6, 2022
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    We owe God our thanks and praise for all that comes our way.

    Attitude of Gratitude – Luke 17: 11 - 19 Intro: A newspaper reporter once approached Kipling saying, “Mr. Kipling, I recently read that an individual calculated that the money you make from your writings amounts to over a hundred dollars a word.” The reporter reached into ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Being A Disciple

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Sep 3, 2022
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    There is a distinct difference between being a member of a church and being a disciple.

    Being A Disciple – Luke 14: 25 - 33 Intro: I am going to propose to the Session to initiate three new provisions for continued membership in First Presbyterian Church. Those wishing to be members must: 1) submit to the Administration Committee a copy of your ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Straighten Up

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Aug 24, 2022
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    We must learn to straighten up and view the world through the eyes of Christ Jesus.

    Straighten Up – Luke 13: 10 - 17 Intro: As I was preparing reading the text for this message, a phrase came to mind. On those RARE occasions when I was doing something I shouldn’t or when I annoyed my mother for some minor infraction, she would look at me with those piercing blue eyes and say, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Excuses

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jun 24, 2022
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    No excuse is sufficient to keep us from following where Christ Jesus calls.

    Excuses – Luke 9: 51 - 62 Intro: A farm boy accidentally overturned a wagon load of corn on a country road. A farmer who lived nearby came out of his house to investigate. “Hey, Willis,” he called out, “sorry about your troubles. Just come into the house and have ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    A Pig's Tale

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jun 18, 2022
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    No one is beyond the power of Christ Jesus to drive out our demons.

    A Pig’s Tale – Luke 8: 27 - 39 Intro: This is the longest demon possession story in the New Testament. It is considered to be a “healing” story because Jesus heals the man from his possession by many demons. This is not exactly what we expect to read in a “healing ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Ask Anything

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jun 3, 2022
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    What questions would you ask Jesus if He were here?

    Ask Anything – John 14: 8 - 17 Intro: Take a moment this morning and think about what question or questions you would have for Jesus if he were here, in this place, this morning. Most pastors believe the members of their church look to them as someone who speaks for God. ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Being One

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on May 26, 2022
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    Unity in the church is not forgetting out differences; but, working with them by loving and service each other and our community.

    Being One – John 17: 20 - 26 Intro: The Matterhorn is one of the highest peaks in the Alps rising 14,692 feet. Four men attempted to climb the northern face of the Matterhorn, all roped together. As they crossed a particularly treacherous place, one man lost his ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Whoever Loves

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on May 18, 2022
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    If we truly love the Lord, there is no reason to fear when doing what we are called to do.

    Whoever Loves – John 14:23 -29 Intro: Listen to the following expressions and think about the last time you may have heard them: Luv ya man! / I just love German chocolate cake! / I love your new hair cut! / I love your outfit! --- These expressions all deal with the word LOVE. NOW, I ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    New Things

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on May 13, 2022
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    God's will shall be done when Christ returns to rule.

    New Things – Revelation 21: 1 - 6 Intro: The City Bank of Binghamton, New York, sent an arrangement of beautiful flowers to the management of their new branch on the occasion of their opening a new facility. Unfortunately, the florist placed the wrong card on the flowers. It read, “Deepest ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    How Long?

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on May 6, 2022
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    How long will we languish in our comfortable sanctuaries without seeking to follow Christ Jesus in affecting change?

    How Long? – John 10: 22 - 30 Intro: A story is told of an encounter between a new young pastor and one of the members of his session. After only his 3rd Sunday as pastor of the little country church, a member of the current Session appeared at the office door asking to speak to the pastor. It ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Do You Love Me?

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Apr 29, 2022
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    To what extent are we willing to love Christ Jesus/

    Do You Love Me? John 21: 1 - 19 Intro: It is believed that the gospel of John originally ended with Chapter 20. Scholars believe this because of differences in language and sentence structure. VSS 15 – 19 are viewed as an epilogue to the story. These verses bring everything to a close and ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Good News Bad News

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Apr 21, 2022
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    I can’t see your brain; but, I do believe that every one of you has one. The good news is that Jesus IS here and you DO have a brain. The bad news is that you may not use that good news or your brain by loving one another as Jesus loves to reveal that love to the world.

    Good News / Bad News John 20: 19 - 30 Intro: My first year in college was really difficult for me. I was living away from home with a group of strangers, eating in a dining hall, attending some of the largest classes I ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Godisnowhere

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Apr 16, 2022
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    Easter Day when Christians should be reminded that God is here with us through the power and presence of the Holy Spirit.

    GODISNOWHERE – John 20: 1 - 18 Intro: A story is told of a young mother who was driving with her 3-year-old child to church early on Easter morning. As she drove, she shared the story of Easter with her child. She concluded by saying, “This is the day we celebrate Jesus coming back to life.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Tempted

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Mar 2, 2022
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    We are often easily lead astray by temptation from the devil.

    Tempted – Luke 4: 1 - 13 Intro: Jan wanted a new dress to wear to church on Easter Sunday. She encouraged her husband, Craig, to go shopping with her at the mall. As Jan was looking over the selection of dresses, Craig’s eyes were drawn to a beautiful, shapely young lady walking by him in a ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed