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Jesus Strikes At His Purpose Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Apr 21, 2003

based on 19 ratings

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3rd in a three part series on the three occassions Jesus spoke about His death on the way to Jerusalem

JESUS STRIKES AT HIS PURPOSE MARK 10:32-45 OPENING ILLUSTRATION: One of golf’s immortal moments came when a Scotchman demonstrated the new game to President Ulysses Grant. Carefully placing the ball on the tee, he took a mighty swing. The club hit the turf and scattered dirt all over the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:32-35

Denomination: Baptist

Let The Spirit Empower Your Communications

Contributed by Paul Fritz on May 15, 2003

based on 46 ratings

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The Holy Spirit will use your preaching to free people from all that limits them from doing God’s will. Jesus said, "You will know the truth and the truth will set you free." (John 8:31)

Illustration;In a seminary missions class, Herbert Jackson told how, as a new missionary, he was assigned a car that would not start without a push. After pondering his problem, he devised a plan. He went to the school near his home, got permission to take some children out of class, and had them ...read more

Scripture: John 8:30-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Confidence In The Holy Ghost

Contributed by Michael Sanes on Oct 15, 2003

based on 18 ratings

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We can have confidence in the Holy Ghost, and when we do it will be evidenced by the following three facts.

Confidence in the Holy Ghost Text John 14:12 Intro: The Christian should always be ready to give an answer as to what he believes in and why. Christians for far to long have been walking on eggshells, worried that one is going to break any moment. Illus: Peter said: “Be ready always to give ...read more

Scripture: John 14:12

Denomination: Church Of God

"The Eternal Celebration"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 1, 2003

based on 30 ratings

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A sermon for All Saints Sunday.

ISAIAH 25:6-9 “The Eternal Celebration” By: Kenneth Emerson Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org Most of us were given our first glimpse of Jesus through one of His saints. Maybe it was our mother or father. Maybe it was a neighbor, school ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 25:6-9

Denomination: United Methodist

The Cure For An Accusing Heart Series

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 6, 2002

based on 70 ratings

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12th in First John Series

THE CURE FOR AN ACCUSING HEART 1 John 3:19-24 INTRO: SIN can rob us of the enjoyment of God’s love. When we get sin in our hearts we’re not as open to that love of God as we ought to be. SATAN can rob us of the love of God. Satan wants to steal that awareness of God’s love from our hearts. Satan ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:19-24

Denomination: Baptist

Love And Pedigree

Contributed by Dale Rose on Apr 10, 2002

based on 34 ratings

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Jesus answers the question about the greatest commandment, then asks the question, "What is the Christ’s lineage?"

Love and Pedigree Matt 22:34-46 One New Year’s Day, in the Tournament of Roses parade, a beautiful float suddenly sputtered and quit. It was out of gas. The whole parade was held up until someone could get a can of gas. The amusing thing was this float represented the Standard Oil Company. With ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:34-46

Denomination: Baptist

More Than Anything, I Want The King

Contributed by Phillip Frady on Apr 17, 2002

based on 47 ratings

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A desire for the presence and purpose of God must supercede the desire for the things that God can give to us. Miphobesheth valued the person of King David more than the material goods.

More Than Anything, I Want The King II Samuel 19:24-30 I.. Absolute trust II. Absolute devotion III. Absolute abandonment We have before us a right moving text. Miphobesheth was one of the sons of Saul. He was born with crippled legs and had won a special place in the heart of King David who had ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 19:24-30

Denomination: Baptist

Living Bricks

Contributed by David Anderson on May 5, 2001

based on 64 ratings

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God builds His people together for their benefit and to show His Kingdom in the world.

Sermon: "Living Bricks" Anderson Isaiah 62:1-5; I Cor. 12:1-11; John 2:1-11 + + + In the light of Epiphany, as it shines in the words, hearts and hands of God’s people, I would like to share two texts from today’s readings. First from the prophet Isaiah, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 62:2, 1 Corinthians 12:4-6

Denomination: Lutheran

Surprising Answers To Prayer

Contributed by Mark Haines on Jul 23, 2001

based on 67 ratings

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An inductive message using biblical narrative to encourage Christians to turn to God in prayer because he will answer them.

Purpose: to be the Holy Spirit’s second witness calling God’s people in my care to cooperate with God in order to receive answers to their prayers. Response: Individuals will ponder Jesus’ question to the man by the pool of Bethesda – "Do you want to get well?" If they do they can come to the ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-8, Acts 12:1-19

Denomination: Wesleyan

How Can The Lord Help Me Gain Real Confidence?

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

based on 71 ratings

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Confidence comes from believing that we can do all things through Christ who strengthens us to do what He wants us to do and be.

What are the ways to gain real confidence? 1. Appropriate every aspect of the greatest promise in the Bible! - Paul writes, "I can do everything God asks me to do with the help of Christ who gives me the strength and power. (Phil. 4: 13) Illustration:James Dobson tells of a friend of his during ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:6-8, Philippians 1:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Did You Receive The Holy Spirit When You Believed?

Contributed by Greg Tabor on Apr 7, 2005

based on 37 ratings

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All Christians have the Holy Spirit dwelling within them. Paul’s question here is not referring to that. His question concerns whether or not the believers had been baptized in the Holy Spirit. This experience is subsequent to salvation.

“Did you receive the Holy Spirit when you believed?” Sunday 4/3/05 Ridgeway Assembly of God Pastor Greg Tabor Introduction Turn to Acts 19. Read verses 1-7. Who were these men? “Paul…at Ephesus. There he found some disciples…There were about twelve men in all.” Acts 19:1, 7 NIV While some ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:1-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Just A Smart Answer?

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Nov 6, 2004

based on 26 ratings

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Render to Caesar ...

Luke 20:20-26 Paying Taxes to Caesar 20Keeping a close watch on him, they sent spies, who pretended to be honest. They hoped to catch Jesus in something he said so that they might hand him over to the power and authority of the governor. 21So the spies questioned him: "Teacher, we know that you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 20:20-26

Denomination: Anglican

Attaining Your Goals Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Apr 25, 2005

based on 6 ratings

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How do you get where you want to be? Naturally we try hard and try to be motivated - and hope God approves of us. In reality we need to trust in the Holy Spirit instead of our own abilities.

What if you had to climb a really steep trail - and somebody came along and said, "here, use my brand new 2004 Dodge RAM SRT-10 with its 500 horsepower engine capable of 525 pound feet of torque - able to reach 60 miles an hour in 5 seconds and tear up that mountain trail!" So you say "thanks" ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:1-18

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Advent: Shoots And Roots: What It's All About

Contributed by Joe Harding on May 21, 2005

based on 39 ratings

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OUT OF COMPLETE INSIGNIFICANCE GOD BRINGS ABOUT HIS REALITY FOR THOSE WHO WOULD CHOOSE HIM!

ADVENT: SHOOTS AND ROOTS: WHAT IT’S ALL ABOUT ISAIAH 11: 1-10 DECEMBER 5, 2004 INTRODUCTION: WHO CAME UP WITH THIS? A woman was in the mall doing her Christmas shopping. She was tired of walking through every aisle of every store to find just the right present. She was stressed out by the mounting ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 11:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Gift Of Faith Series

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 29, 2005

based on 33 ratings

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A message on the gift of Faith (2 of 4)

THE GIFT OF FAITH 1 Corinthians 12:9 INTRO: All Christians have saving faith. This verse is talking about Mountain moving faith. The power to lay hold of God’s promises for results. ILLUS: There is a story about a fellow who fell off a cliff and plunged about seventy-five feet until he grabbed ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:9

Denomination: Baptist

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