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  • Mark Aarssen avatar

    A Snake In The Sand

    Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jan 26, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,225 views

    What Jesus does in the desert puts right the wrong that was done in the garden. Satan had been waiting for this as he watched Jesus grow day by day. Jesus restored the beauty and perfection that was the Garden of Eden while in the desolation of the desert

    A Snake in the Sand The greatest battle between a man and Satan is the one recorded here concerning Jesus temptation in the desert. Jesus has just been baptized by John the Baptist and as a result Jesus is revealed as the Lamb of God as John puts it. The Holy Spirit has come upon him like a ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Doing The Father's Will

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Mar 17, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 8,781 views

    It’s proven that the majority of people who attend church come just for themselves, or for their children and grandchildren to interact. Historically people don’t come to church to watch others grow, or to be a blessing and to help people grow in their wa

    “5 way’s to Do the Father’s Will” Text: John 6: 28-38 28 Then they said to Him, “What shall we do, that we may work the works of God?” 29 Jesus answered and said to them, “This is the work of God, that you believe in Him whom He sent.” 30 Therefore they said to Him, “What sign will You perform ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Communion Service Series

    Contributed by J. Yeargin on Nov 29, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 22,089 views

    Jesus once spoke to His disciples about their FLESH. In Matthew 26, He gave them a very stern warning. He said, "Watch and pray, that ye enter not into temptation: the spirit indeed is willing, but the FLESH (sarx) is weak."

    Communion Service Text: John 6:41 thru 56 Prayer: Prepare us to receive Holy Communion. As we begin this time of Communion, let us be mindful that we are to share in the death and resurrection of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. COMMUNION SERVICE - I Corinthians 11:23 thru 26 Jesus once ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Carl Allen avatar

    Stand Firm

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Dec 12, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,116 views

    Satan is not going to stand back and watch you grow as a Christian. We is going to send everything he can to knock you down and take you out of action. We need to he prepared to stand our ground.

    STAND FIRM – SPIRITUAL ARMOR Ephesians 6:10-20 INTRODUCTION At the end of Ephesians, Paul addresses the area of Spiritual Warfare. Our lives are a constant on-going warfare between God’s Law and the powers of darkness. As we read along with today’s text we will see a common theme for this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Keep Your Head Up In High Waters Series

    Contributed by Toby Powers on Jan 25, 2006
    based on 18 ratings
     | 8,336 views

    Noah watched the whole world get flooded, but he was able to keep his head up in high waters. How do you keep your family, church, and Christian life afloat in a generation like that of the days of Noah?

    From the Desk of Pastor Toby Powers Truth Baptist Church Bremen, GA HOW TO KEEP YOUR HEAD UP IN HIGH WATERS Gen 6:11-18, 22 Intro: The creation of God had rebelled against the creator, and God sovereignly chose to destroy the earth. Still Noah found grace in the eyes of God, and God gave him the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    H-O-L-I-N-E-S-S

    Contributed by Joel Santos on Jan 28, 2006
    based on 58 ratings
     | 14,535 views

    Why do Christians need to be holy? I. BECAUSE OUR GOD COMMANDS IT (V. 14) II. BECAUSE OUR GOD IS HOLY (V.15-16) III. BECAUSE OUR WORLD IS WATCHING US(2:12)

    H-O-L-I-N-E-S-S 1 Peter 1:14-16,2:12 Introduction: I understand, this is the 4th Sunday that holiness is being discussed to you. So I guess, you know very well now the meaning of Holiness but please allow me to refresh you by citing some meanings as define by other Christian writers. The most ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Power Plant Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Mar 16, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,513 views

    Moses' burning bush experience is a pattern for God's work in our lives. He catches our attention in a variety of ways and watches to see how interested we are. The deeper our interest, the deeper he takes us.

    1. Exodus 3.1-10 2. "Earth's crammed with heaven and every common bush afire with God. And only he who sees takes off his shoes, the rest sit round and pluck blackberries." -- Elizabeth Barrett Browning 3. God uses a variety of ways to catch our attention and interest us in him 4. The Question is, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Danny Davis avatar

    The Big Story: Gloria In Excelsis Deo Series

    Contributed by Danny Davis on Feb 7, 2014
     | 6,422 views

    The glory of the Lord shone around the shepherds as they watched their flock. They were terrified. Soon, however, their fear turned to rejoicing. Join Pastor Danny as he teaches about his personal journey from fear to authentic faith in Christ.

    INTRODUCTION If you have been at any of the last couple Sunday morning worship services you know that Christmas is my favorite time of the year. And you have also learned that I enjoy singing Christmas carols. We have sung “Silent Night” and “We Wish You a Merry ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Ugly Praise

    Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Jan 17, 2012
    based on 340 ratings
     | 162,258 views

    Sometimes life puts you in hard places, and you hurt and you cry: but never forget that God is worthy of your praise (Even if all you have is an Ugly Praise) give it to God, and watch what he does.

    Gen 37:18-19 Jer 38:12 When we read the story of Joseph there are some things that cannot be denied, because the scripture makes it clear that: *Joseph was chosen by God * Joseph was anointed by God *Joseph had a destiny given by God * Joseph was favored by God * Joseph was ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    He Wants The Truth Series

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jan 31, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,066 views

    Suppose some organization or person filmed your every action and thought. Would you like the film? Could you bear to watch it? Could you handle the truth about yourself? How are you at facing the truth?

    “He’s Amazing: He Wants the Truth” Luke 4:14-30 There are tremendous concerns today about invasion of privacy. People fear the FBI and the CIA. We are reluctant to grant them powers that would enable them to gather information about us without our knowledge – although many suspect they may ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Keith Broyles avatar

    Who Killed Jesus?

    Contributed by Keith Broyles on Dec 3, 2007
     | 2,341 views

    I Last year, at the beginning of Lent, the movie that everyone was talking about was the movie you watched here last night, Mel Gibson’s The Passion of the Christ. As a Christian it was rather heartwarming to me that there was so much interest in a movie

    I Last year, at the beginning of Lent, the movie that everyone was talking about was the movie you watched here last night, Mel Gibson’s The Passion of the Christ. As a Christian it was rather heartwarming to me that there was so much interest in a movie that obviously was religious. I don’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • James Crain avatar

    Don’t Miss Christmas Series

    Contributed by James Crain on Dec 14, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 11,754 views

    This message describes those prepared for Christ’s coming and those who were not. The religious crowd is indifferent. The leaders are worried. A widow is watching and an old man is waiting. Magi are wandering and worshipping. Which one describes you?

    Don’t miss Christmas (portions of this sermon are borrowed from illustrations and sermons on Sermon Central) Christmas time is a time filled with traditions. There is the time to get a Christmas tree and put it up along with the decorations. There are presents to buy, so there is shopping to do ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Coz von avatar

    Sensing Gods Presence In You Life Series

    Contributed by Coz Von on Aug 27, 2017
     | 8,546 views

    Whatever He might be saying specifically to you, God asks you to believe that His Spirit is there, near you, watching you, pleading with you. Through His Spirit, God is drawing you to Himself and living in you

    My friends and I were hiking through the golden hills that surround San Francisco Bay on an uncommonly hot, stuffy afternoon. We regretted that we had chosen such a stifling day for a hike. After a half hour, our path meandered near an enormous coastal oak tree at the summit of a hill. We flopped ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Michael Koplitz avatar

    Jesus Is Your Number One Fan

    Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Oct 19, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,863 views

    Passion week is like watching a sports team have a good start to the season, then it goes sour, but in the end, they win the championship games. Jesus is your #1 fan who will never leave you no matter what you do.

    Jesus is your number one Fan Mark 11:1-11 Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz 1 As they approached Jerusalem, at Bethphage and Bethany, near the Mount of Olives, He sent two of His disciples, 2 and said to them, “Go into the village opposite you, and immediately as you enter it, you will find a colt tied ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Clarence Eisberg avatar

    "The Missing Bride At The Wedding”

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Nov 8, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,594 views

    The Ten Bridesmaids story is an answer to the question of the disciples in Matthew 24:3. With the current wars, and protests, warnings about WWIII, people are again asking: When will the end come? Jesus simply says: "Watch and be prepared."

    In Jesus Holy Name November 12, 2023 Text: Matthew 25:10b,13 “The Missing Bride at the Wedding” This is a great parable about the danger of being unprepared. I know there have been weddings that I officiated, but the “bride” was 30 or 45 minutes late, so everyone just waited. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran