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Take Up Your Cross And Follow

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Aug 29, 2011

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What gives Jesus the right to ask us to give up our lives?

Chuck Colson relates this interesting story in his book How Then Should We Live? “In William Steig’s Yellow & Pink, a delightfully whimsical picture book for children, two wooden figures wake up to find themselves lying on an old newspaper in the hot sun. One figure is painted ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:21-28

Denomination: Methodist

The Gifts Of The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Steve Lombardo on Nov 24, 2009

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Every believer receives at least one gift from the Holy Spirit to use in the body of Christ.

I want to tell you about our cat. Our cat is named Roger – our female cat, Roger. Trey named her. It’s weird, but you get used to it. It’s funny. But Roger…she’s a nice cat. She was so cute. She actually showed up at Jason and Erica Carlson’s house a little over a year ago. A little kitten ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Am I Prepared For The Lord's Supper

Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on Jul 20, 2001

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The Apostle Paul encourages proper preparation for those who desire to receive the Lord’s Supper

The man flew airplanes in the war against Viet Nam. He was a pilot for Delta for almost 30 years. A year and a half ago he flew a small plane into Tulsa to pick me up so that we could fly together to a District Mission Board meeting in Milwaukee. When his plane was refueled and we stowed my ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-29

Denomination: Lutheran

Blieving Is Seeing

Contributed by Rev. Duraimony Dickson on Feb 24, 2023

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According to Jesus, believing is seeing. Believe the Lord before you receive anything from Him.

Henry David Thoreau, the famous American author and philosopher once said, “The mass of men lead lives of quiet desperation.” Today, we are going to study an encounter that Jesus had with a man who was desperate. He had reasons to be desperate. He was hurting. He was helpless. And he was hopeless. ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Holistic Healing Through The Cross.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Mar 30, 2023

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Jesus predicts His death and resurrection. A blind man receives his sight, and his salvation.

HOLISTIC HEALING THROUGH THE CROSS. Luke 18:31-43. 1. Jesus predicts His death and resurrection (Luke 18:31-34). Jesus was a patient teacher. The Lord reminded His disciples that His journey to Jerusalem would precipitate events which would lead to His death and resurrection. This was why ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:31-43

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Gift

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Jun 1, 2015

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What God gives in love, we receive by faith, so that we may live in hope.

ONE OF THE PROBLEMS with religion is: You can believe all the right things – that is, you can be orthodox in your faith – but it can be a dead orthodoxy. You know what I mean? It can appear lifeless, certainly not vital and contagious. Same thing with our conduct. We may behave ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What Is Faith Series

Contributed by Ian Johnson on Jun 3, 2003

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The greatest Christian is not the one who has achieved the most. But the one who has received the most.

What is faith. Hebrews without faith it is impossible to please God The protestant reformation was based entirely aroud the scripture “the Just shall live by faith! Hyper faith has given the church a wrong perspective on true faith! If you are a Christian this morning your first act of faith was ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Prayer Against Satanic Letters

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Mar 6, 2006

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As a believer, what would you do if you receive a fearful and unpleasant letter, news or report?

Fear is one of the instruments the enemy uses to perpetrate evil against believers and the body of Christ. The devil knows that when he throws a person into a state of panic, the person becomes disorganized, vulnerable and easy to defeat. As a believer, what would you do if you receive a fearful ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 19:14-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

Answering Why

Contributed by Martin Wiles on Jan 27, 2013

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In tragic times, we are tempted to ask why. The question itself is not wrong-after all Jesus asked it of his Father while on the cross, but it may not be the most appropriate question or lead to the best end.

Introduction: A. When tragedy strikes, we either grow bitter toward God or draw closer to him. B. Can God prevent tragedy? Yes. Why doesn’t he always? We can’t answer that. C. God is imminent and transcendent, but he’s not always imminent when we want him to be. D. As the writer ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:5-6

Denomination: Baptist

Feeding The 5000

Contributed by David Kinnan on May 2, 2013

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God didn’t ask you to take care of the world with what you have; He asked you to give what you have and let Him multiply it to make the difference.

Spud Web Video Explain how absurd and outrageous it is for Spud Web to win the dunk contest by using a volunteer to try to jump as high as Spud Web. It was amazing what a basketball could do when it was put into Spud Web’s hands. When I hold this football in my hands, it’s merely a ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-13

Denomination: Wesleyan

Short Answers To Common Questions 3 Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Apr 25, 2016

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Questions are good if we seek answers to them; sometimes objections or excuses pose as questions. Not all questions are asked sincerely. Today I will address three questions, questions usually asked sincerely.

Short Answers to Common Questions 3 1. Teachers have some funny stories. Here are a few from Reader’s Digest. After a coworker had finished his English lecture and his class had filed out, a tenth grader stayed  behind to confront him. “I don’t appreciate being singled ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 5:12-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Reflection B.1 / Does God Have A Purpose In Coronavirus? / How To Approach The Question

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on May 11, 2020

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We should ask whether God has a purpose in coronavirus. It's a logical and reasonable question to ask. But we first need to think about how to even approach the question.

In my second Reflection I wrote: “Some Christians are asking why we’re experiencing this pandemic. Is coronavirus a judgement from God? Are we living in end times?” In my fifth Reflection I noted that the Daily Express [an English newspaper] had asked another question: “What does the Bible say ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:10-11

Denomination: Baptist

Positioning For A Miracle

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 27, 2001

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This sermon deals with Elijah and the way he had to be in the right place to receive a miracle from the Lord.

Positioning For A Miracle 10/15/2000 1 Kings 17:1-12 Luke 19:1-9 Pastor Toby and I have gone to a few volleyball games to watch some of the girls play. Just before the game starts, the girls all get into this squat like position, with their hands locked together moving from side to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:1-16, Luke 19:1-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Giving Grace - Part 6 Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Apr 25, 2019

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A continuing look at the grace we receive from God. This is our call to extend grace to others.

Freely Grace, Grace Freely Matthew 10:8 April 28, 2019 The great Economist, Milton Friedman coined the phrase, “There’s no such thing as a free lunch.” In lots of ways that’s true. When someone gives you something, oftentimes they want something in return. Maybe not at that moment, but they ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:37-39, Matthew 10:8

Denomination: Baptist

The Greatest Gift Series

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Mar 30, 2001

based on 1,419 ratings

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The birth of Jesus Christ represents a gift of great value, but one which must be opened and received.

Christmas is a time of giving. And that means Christmas is a time of shopping. Ever since the wise men from the east showed up at the stable carrying gold, frankincense, and myrrh, people have been exchanging gifts at Christmas. Of course, it’s much more complicated today than it was for the wise ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:15, 2 Chronicles 1:9

Denomination: Baptist

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