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The Ecstasy And The Agony

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Mar 30, 2001

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The "ecstasy" surrounding the Triumphal Entry and the "agony" of Christ¡¦s realization that the masses rejected Him as their King.

The Ecstasy and the Agony Luke 19:37-44 37 When he came near the place where the road goes down the Mount of Olives, the whole crowd of disciples began joyfully to praise God in loud voices for all the miracles they had seen: 38 "Blessed is the king who comes in the name of the Lord!" "Peace in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:37-44

Denomination: Wesleyan

How Shall We Live Series

Contributed by Guy Caley on Dec 15, 2001

based on 71 ratings

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Peter gives us instructions for living in a world when the "two minute warning" has sounded

How Shall we Live? Text: 1 Peter 4:1-11 Introduction In football the manner of play changes when the Two Minute Warning has sounded In Verse seven of our text today Peter says that the end of all things is near. I think that thought gives context to this whole passage. The Holy spirit is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:1-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Arise And Bless The Lord Series

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jan 13, 2003

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A by-product of revival is peace in your heart!

January 12, 2003 1Now on the twenty-fourth day of this month the sons of Israel assembled with fasting, in sackcloth and with dirt upon them. 2The descendants of Israel separated themselves from all foreigners, and stood and confessed their sins and the iniquities of their fathers. 3While they ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 9:1-38

Denomination: United Methodist

Are You Slumberer's?

Contributed by Wendell Blackburn on Feb 16, 2005

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Speaks of the laziness of the ten virgins!!

ARE YOU SLUMBERER’S? MATTHEW 25:1-13 Vs. 1-Then shall the Kingdom of Heaven be compared to Ten Virgins who took their lamps to meet Jesus the Bridegroom. Virgin here symbolizes Beauty, Purity, Holiness!! Will you be ready when He comes? Or will you be a Slumberer?? PSALMS 121:3 says: He that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Christian Bodybuilding

Contributed by Dana Chau on Jul 5, 2004

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Learn to grow in Christian maturity without guilt or lowering God’s standards.

(If you feel this sermon is helpful, you are welcome to visit https://danachau.thinkific.com/ for a free online course.) I did some soul-searching. I’m usually not a contemplative person, but I was forced to consider what is happening on the inside of me. This week my wife confronted me about ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16

Denomination: *other

Servants By God's Authority

Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Feb 8, 2004

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Epiphany 5: Our holy God makes us fit to be his servants through the forgiveness that Jesus won for us through his Cross and Resurrection.

Have you ever read about the homeless children that live in Russia, India and South America? There have been several stories and TV documentaries that have aired in which the plight of these children has been described. There are literally thousands of these children that live in the most pitiful ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 1:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran

The Message To The Church At Pergamum Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Jun 27, 2003

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1) Satan’s throne- the roaring lion 2) Satan’s subtlety- the Trojan Horse 3) the Saviour’s Sword- strats with the church

The message to the church at Pergamum. Revn 2:12-17 WBC am 29 June 2003 Satan’s throne- the roaring lion These are scary words! “I know where you live. Where Satan has his throne” Ancient Pergamum (modern Bergama) is located in western Turkey 16.5 mi. [26.5 km.] inland (as the crow flies) from ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

I Can't Wait Until I Graduate!

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Jun 3, 2004

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Message of Freedom for graduating seniors. Freedom from parents but it is just the acceptance of other bondage of Life.

Today as a church we have a special focus on the young adults that have reached the time in their life when even their parents have to acknowledge that their babies are pretty much grown up. Seniors, don’t be fooled. They will never totally admit that you are, and while it will make you a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:13-16

Denomination: Congregational

Why Date Setting Is Wrong

Contributed by Jerry Falwell on May 15, 2002

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Setting dates for Christ’s return.

Why Date Setting Is Wrong by Jerry Falwell A. INTRODUCTION 1. Many have been wrong. a. William Miller on October 22, 1844 waited with hundreds in the Seventh Day Adventist Church. b. Jehovah Witness predicted Christ returned in 1874, and was crowned as King in 1914. c. Edgar C. Whisenant ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:36-44, 1 Thessalonians 5:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

See The Mission Series

Contributed by Warren Curry on Sep 27, 2004

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There are 4 instances in the book of Mark where Jesus uses the phrase, “Follow Me.” Jesus will never call us to do something He hasn’t already done. We must Follow Him in faithful obedience.

Intro. Last week we started a new journey into the book of Mark. I shared with you that there are 4 instances in the book of Mark where Jesus uses the phrase, “Follow Me.” Last week we took a look at catching Jesus’ dream. Yet, not just a dream, but a reality. It was “Come follow me and I will ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:13-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sealed With A Kiss

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Nov 9, 2002

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The Biblical kiss was one of submission/worship, that’s the attitude we need to have for Jesus.

Title: Sealed with a Kiss Text: Psalm 2 Introduction Before I heard the doctors tell the dangers of a kiss, I had considered kissing you the nearest thing to bliss. But now I know biology and sit and sigh and moan; Six million mad bacteria, and I thought we were alone. 1. If you want to be ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 2:1-12

Denomination: Nazarene

Money Does Strange Things

Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Nov 8, 2003

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Pastors’ Conference: A special sermon addressing the ethics of money. This was presented at a special worship service that was part of a monthly gathering of pastors.

Money does strange things to people. I found this cute little story on the Internet that was carried in the December 1980 issue of Campus Life. (p. 19) It starts by asking: What’s the most outrageous thing you would do for $10,000 cash? The question was posed recently by Chicago radio station WKOX. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-27

Denomination: Lutheran

How Far Is Too Far?

Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Jun 13, 2003

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Can someone go so far that God can’t redeem them? What can we learn from King Manasseh?

How far is too far? How much sinning is too much sinning? How bad is too bad for someone to be and to lose hope of a future with God? How late is too late to come to oneself and reconcile with God? How simply disgusting and awful is it possible to be and turn to God? Christians are sensitive to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:8-12, 2 Chronicles 33:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Now That's Living!

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 17, 2001

based on 51 ratings

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Funeral service for Margaret Waddy, retired social worker and community ministry volunteer who, in dementia, became concerned about the depletion of her finances.

I don’t know anybody who has all they really want. Not really. Not everything. Oh, some of you will piously pretend to be satisfied, but, in my experience, all of us fantasize about having more. Occasionally I watch “Who Wants To Be a Millionaire?” and I will shout answers at a deaf TV screen, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:11-19

Denomination: Baptist

Halfhearted Revival

Contributed by David Yarbrough on Jul 23, 2001

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If we follow our usual priorities we will never see revival in our hearts and in our churches.

I’ve noticed that Melissa and I have two different approaches to clothes shopping. Melissa will take out the garment and closely inspect the material and look it over a few times to see if it has any flaws or defects then finally after a close scrutinizing inspection she will give the price tag a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:57-62

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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