Independence Day:God's Closeness in Uncertain Times

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  • Clark Tanner avatar

    "Commission"

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Oct 17, 2003
    based on 76 ratings
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    Jesus had a commission from the Father, which He fulfilled perfectly. We also have a commission, but ministry opportunities aren’t always pretty.

    I call the Gospel of Mark the ‘guy’s gospel’. It’s full of action from the very start. It is descriptive. Jesus sleeps in the boat during a storm, we’re told by Matthew Mark and Luke, but only Mark mentions that He’s sleeping on a cushion (4:38). All four Gospel writers tell of His feeding ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

  • Bob Hostetler avatar

    See You Soon: Finding Peace In Conflicts Series

    Contributed by Bob Hostetler on Jul 11, 2001
    based on 88 ratings
     | 5,303 views

    A plea to pursue peace even in the midst of conflict

    Postcards from the Past: Finding Peace in Conflicts Scripture Reading: 3 John 1-14 Little Billy was playing in the family room while his dad watched the evening news on TV. When the newscaster started talking about rioting and unrest between Israelis and Palestinians, Billy turned to his dad. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • James Wallace avatar

    Forgivable & Unforgivable Sin? Series

    Contributed by James Wallace on Aug 13, 2018
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    Jesus talked about a sin that was unforgivable, or unpardonable. What is the unpardonable sin? Is it possible that a believer can commit it? Let's do some hard thinking about what Jesus said in Matthew 12:30-32 and what the book of Hebrews says.

    The Paradoxical Sayings of Jesus: Forgivable & Unforgivable Sin? Matthew 12:30-32 This morning we consider another of Jesus' paradoxical statements: "Therefore I say to you, any sin and blasphemy shall be forgiven people, but blasphemy against the Spirit shall not be forgiven. 32 Whoever speaks ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

  • Monty Newton avatar

    Who We Were Is Not Who We Are Series

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Jun 18, 2012
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    When we understand who we are in Christ, we will live out of who we were and into who we are.

    Title: Who We Were Is Not Who We Are Text: Colossians 3:5-9 (3:1-15) Thesis: When we understand who we are in Christ, we will live out of who we were and into who we are. Series: How to treat people at home and at church: How to walk hand in hand when you do not see eye to eye. Introduction When ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Harry Potter Compromise

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Dec 4, 2001
    based on 221 ratings
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    Spiritual Pornography

    I do not, I cannot compromise on the issue of Harry Potter. And I am genuinely stunned at the extent to which most Christians do. I know many godly, wonderful Christians who are Christ-like in nearly every way in their lives - but mention Harry Potter, and you can see the stronghold. And it is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jonathan Spurlock avatar

    David: His First True Love Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Nov 21, 2020
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    We sometimes forget that David was human and would enjoy companionship. One day he found his first true love and she was closer than he ever thought possible.

    Introduction: David was a young man when Samuel anointed him to be king over Israel and only a few years older, most likely, when he went into battle against Goliath. In the days and months afterwards, God was with him and blessed him in every way. But something that was not mentioned is David’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    A Conceited Christian Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Nov 12, 2021
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     | 2,891 views

    Third John 9-10 shows us how a conceited Christian lives.

    Scripture We are closing in on the conclusion of our study in the Apostle John’s letters that I am calling “That You May Know That You Have Eternal Life.” John wrote three letters toward the end of the first century. He was responsible for the churches around Ephesus. He loved the believers in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • D. Dewaine Phillips avatar

    Fix Your Eyes On Jesus

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Mar 9, 2022
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    In this account, Jesus’ disciples neither totally believed nor totally disbelieved His power to rescue them. We can’t ride the fence. We must keep our eyes fixed only on Jesus before we can expect to see Him work in our life.

    Os Guinness tells us in his book In Two Minds, “To believe is to be ‘in one mind’ about accepting something as true; to disbelieve is to be ‘in one mind’ about rejecting it. To doubt is to waver between the two, to believe and disbelieve at once and so be ‘in two minds’.”(1) This morning we are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Byron Sherman avatar

    The Body Of Christ-5

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jul 28, 2020
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    5 of 7. The apostle Paul maintained the significance of the Church's being the Body of Christ. What is exhibited by that entity known as the Body of Christ? The Body of Christ exhibits...

    The BODY Of CHRIST-V—1Corinthians 12:12-31 Attention: The current times in which we live are marked by a continual bombardment by the worldly, by the fleshly, by the man-centered separations that exist in our country.—We have Movements promoting racial division, which ironically encourages racial ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Walking Across Impossibilities Part Two Series

    Contributed by Arthur And Marie Mason on May 17, 2004
    based on 16 ratings
     | 4,103 views

    If you have faith in God.... trust and believe Him for everything... not just the big things.. but everything in your life... you can walk across impossible situations! No matter how bad things seem in your life.... don’t quit... don’t give up.

    Walking Across Impossibilities Part Two Through Faith, Your Impossible Situation Can Become Possible Exodus 2:11-15 In our previous lesson, we learned that the children of Israel were in an impossible situation; under bondage and hard taskmasters. There seemed to be no way out of this ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • C.A. McCracken avatar

    Moving Forward

    Contributed by C.a. Mccracken on Apr 5, 2005
    based on 119 ratings
     | 75,294 views

    One man said this..."If we always do what we’ve always done, we’ll always be what we’ve always been." This message deals with taking the next step forward in pursuit of God’s plan for our lives.

    Gen 26:12-13 12 Then Isaac sowed in that land, and received in the same year an hundredfold: and the LORD blessed him. 13 And the man waxed great, and went forward, and grew until he became very great: If we look closely at our scripture we will notice that Isaac became great because of God’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Joseph Ng avatar

    Knowing God's Still Small Voice

    Contributed by Joseph Ng on Nov 26, 2000
    based on 76 ratings
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    Disillusioned Christians need to acknowledge God's latent remnant people.

    Theme: Let's acknowledge God's latent remnant. Opening: Have you ever felt all alone when standing for the truth? Elijah sure felt that way when Queen Jezebel issued a sentence on his head for showing her up at Mount Carmel (1 Kings 18-19). He hightailed from Jezreel, up in the Northen Kingdom ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Randall Bates avatar

    One More Night With The Frogs

    Contributed by Randall Bates on Sep 14, 2005
    based on 34 ratings
     | 15,409 views

    Pharaoh’s response to the frog problem is much like ours when it comes to sin in our lives

    ONE MORE NIGHT WITH THE FROGS (04/07/02 AM) EXODUS 8. 1 - 15 This is the second plague that God caused to come upon Egypt. The first was a plague of blood. It infected all of the water of the land. The rivers, the ponds, the wells, the streams, every source of water was turned to blood. Here in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Raulerson avatar

    Transforming Power Of Jesus Series

    Contributed by John Raulerson on Sep 29, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 8,616 views

    No matter what your circumstances, Jesus cares about you and has the power to transform your life in an abundant fashion if you will allow Him

    Series: It Took a Miracle Transforming Power of Jesus 7/6/97a BBC John 2:1-11 Our Lord Jesus was a master teacher. His teaching methods focused around parables or stories about very common things in order to teach profound truths. How many lives have been touched by his parable of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Paul Apple avatar

    Fight The Good Fight Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 7, 2001
    based on 26 ratings
     | 6,169 views

    SUMMARY OF PAUL’S CHARGE TO TIMOTHY: FIGHT TO PROTECT SOUND DOCTRINE

    BIG IDEA: SUMMARY OF PAUL’S CHARGE TO TIMOTHY: FIGHT TO PROTECT SOUND DOCTRINE I. THE GOOD GUYS -- THE RESPONSIBILITY TO MAINTAIN SOUND DOCTRINE FALLS TO DIVINELY APPOINTED LEADERS A. The Responsibility (to Maintain Sound Doctrine) is a Sacred Trust "This command I entrust to you …" speaking ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible