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Beauty On The Beast Series

Contributed by T. Michael Crews on Dec 13, 2007

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Exposition of Rev. 17

Tonight I want to talk with you about a harlot. I guess this is not a subject that comes up in conversation very often. They call it the world’s oldest profession, but it’s not one mentioned in polite company. Church is probably the last place you expect the preacher to mention a harlot, but I ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 17:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

A Boy Named Jesus

Contributed by Carl Greene on Dec 31, 2007

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This message deals with the significance of Jesus’ name(s). The focus is about "God with us" vs God "is" with us. The importance of having God "within" us, guiding, comforting, encouraging, loving. Not alongside us, but "with" us.

Now, I’m a long time country/western fan. I just love a good country song that proclaims: “I don’t love you anymore, trouble is, I don’t love you any less!” There are even some truly classic country Christmas songs such as Momma got run (or run-ed’) over by a reindeer! I always had a fondness ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-23

Denomination: Methodist

The Prophecy Of Damascus And The Rapture Of The Church Series

Contributed by Amy Bickel on Jun 3, 2007

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Last in a series on Bible prophecy. Deals with the prophecy of Damascus and the resurrections.

For the last six weeks we’ve been taking a close look at Biblical prophecy and how current events appear to be fulfilling some of the prophecies given in the Old Testament over 2,000 years ago. We started out with the rapture of the church, the snatching away of believers before the judgments of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 17:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Capturing The Meaning Of Easter Series

Contributed by Mike Gilbert on Jun 19, 2007

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Message #3 in sermon series, "Pursuing Victory." Easter Sunday message, focusing on the importance and depth of meaning of Easter and Jesus’ resurrection.

Series -- Pursuing Victory Message #2: "Capturing the Meaning of Easter" -- How An Empty Tomb Can Fill Our Lives Mt.28:5-6 -- "The angel said to the women, ’Do not be afraid; for I know that you are looking for Jesus who has been crucified. He is not here, for He has risen, just as He ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Discouraged?

Contributed by Matthew Sickling on Apr 13, 2007

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This sermond takes a look at the spiritual condition of the two disciples of Christ who were on the road to Emmaus when they encountered Christ.

Introduction: What a weekend it had been for the followers of Jesus. It seemed as if the bottom fell out of their lives. All of their hopes and dreams had seemed to vanish on Friday when Jesus had died on the cross. They were in a state of shock and fear. Everything had happened so fast. Early on ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-33

Denomination: Baptist

The Call Series

Contributed by Ron Murphy on Feb 1, 2007

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John provides a description of an time proven evangelistic process. (I borrowed part of the introduction from a Sermon Central contributer. Thank you.)

Introduction I. In the gospel of John, chapter 3 and verse 30, speaking of Christ, John the Baptist will say, “He must increase, but I must decrease.” A. It seems to be that this statement grew from a pattern of life. B. Even as John the Baptist had developed a following, the desire of his ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-51

Denomination: Methodist

Jesus Heals Many

Contributed by Chris Appleby on May 14, 2007

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Jesus shows that he is who he claims to be by healing amny people.

Do you believe in miracles? Do you believe Luke when he records these accounts of Jesus early ministry? There’s been a lot of debate over the last 100 years or so about whether the miracles ascribed to Jesus in the New Testament were really miracles at all or whether perhaps the way they’re ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:31-44

Denomination: Anglican

The Unlikely People God Chooses Series

Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Oct 24, 2006

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The unlikely people God chooses to accomplish his purposes are those who have a heart for him, who love God passionately and choose to follow him even when the going gets tough.

Over the summer I will be preaching a series from the life of David, the shepherd boy who became the king over the nation of Israel. David’s descendents became the great line of kings who would rule over Israel and then Judah for 423 years. It was to David that God promised he would establish his ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-13

Denomination: Methodist

The First Promise – The Enduring Hope Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Jun 7, 2010

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God’s promise interposes Christ between us and Satan, sin, and self.

Scripture Introduction Singer and songwriter Michael Card calls his Christmas album, “The Promise.” The words to the title song are: The Lord God said when time was full He would shine His light in the darkness He said a virgin would conceive And give birth to the Promise For a thousand years ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-24

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Sixteen Signs Of A True Believer Part 3 Series

Contributed by Larry Wilson on Jul 8, 2010

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Sermon 7 of the series. As we continue to study the 16 signs that John gives to identify a true believer, we ask ...Am I doing righteousness? Am I living in light of His coming? Am I overcoming habitual sin?

Series: Things That Accompany Salvation Hebrews 6:9 But, beloved, we are persuaded better things of you, and things that accompany salvation, though we thus speak. Message 7: Sixteen Signs of a True Believer (Part III) (2 Cor. 13:5; 1 Jn. 2:29; 3:1-9) 2 Corinthians 13:5 Examine yourselves, ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Please Don’t Come For Christmas Part 4

Contributed by Tom Bartlett on Dec 22, 2009

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4 Reasons why Jesus Shouldn’t have come

Please Don’t Come For Christmas – Part 4 4 reasons why Jesus shouldn’t have come Celebration Church – December 20, 2009 We’ve come to the end of the series, please don’t come for Christmas and apparently that’s what happened last week, people stayed home. Well some braved the weather and we had ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:46-48

Denomination: Baptist

Heaven, I’m In Heaven Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on May 19, 2010

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A study of chapter 4 verses 1 through 11

Revelation 4: 1 –11 Heaven, I’m In Heaven 1 After these things I looked, and behold, a door standing open in heaven. And the first voice which I heard was like a trumpet speaking with me, saying, “Come up here, and I will show you things which must take place after this.”2 ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 4:1-11

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Rev.# 20~6:3-4- Rider On The Red Horse Series

Contributed by William D. Brown on Aug 26, 2009

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The first horseman could not be Christ, because when Christ brings peace to this earth, it is going to be permanent. This is a short-lived peace. The rider on the red horse takes all peace from the earth.

Rev.# 20~6:3-4 RIDER ON THE RED HORSE 8-29-09 We’re here in chapter 6: of the Revelation of Jesus Christ, the 1st two verses are to do with the white horse and its rider and is telling about the Antichrist, as we have already said this man appears to come peaceable, he ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 6:3-4

Denomination: Baptist

"Assignment Attitude'

Contributed by Larry Wolfe on Sep 7, 2009

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A comparison of Psalm 98 with Revelation 14 and 15

‘Assignment Attitude’ and Psalm 98 and Revelation 14 &15 Compared Today, 01-08-03 the Lord showed me His merging of the Old Covenant with the New Covenant in Revelation 14 & 15. Also Psalm 98 has a number of parallels with Revelation 14 & 15. This is good stuff and is needful for me to study ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 98:1-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What’s In A Name?

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Aug 7, 2008

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Jesus gave up His Divinity, voluntarily and willingly, in order to become a man. The divine glory was exchanged for human lowliness. He emptied Himself of His DEITY to take upon Himself His HUMANITY. He stripped himself of the insignia of majesty. What wa

Opening illustration: Here are some examples of names and their meanings. Abraham = father of nations Alfred = wise Caleb = bold Daniel = God is my judge Edward = successful leader Ezekiel = God made me stronger Gabriel = God’s man Angela = angel Agatha = good Barbara = unique Candace = ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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