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  • Mark Haines avatar

    More Than The Cloak Series

    Contributed by Mark Haines on May 2, 2011
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    Many people settle for the cloak of respectable religion. They claim to believe what everyone else believes – no more and no less. But Jesus came to call us into a growing relationship with him.

    Me (my dilemma or question / Key Question) In a recent NCAA cross-country championship held in Riverside, California, 123 of the 128 runners missed a turn. One competitor, Mike Delcavo, stayed on the 10,000 meter course and began waving for fellow runners to follow him. Delcavo was able to ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Horace Wimpey avatar

    Walking In Forgiveness

    Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Aug 10, 2011
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    The fourth in a series of walkng worthy of calling ourselves Christians. We are called and commanded to be a people of forgiveness.

    WALKING IN FORGIVENESS [ OUR GREAT KENOSIS ] Mt 18:21-35 INTRO: There is an old story that came out of the Korean War. Some officers had a Korean man cooking for them. They treated him rather badly, constantly playing practical jokes on him. They nailed his shoes to the floor. They put buckets of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Charlie Roberts avatar

    Status Pending

    Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Oct 9, 2014
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    there are some have made a decision about the way their going.. and they think it's the right way..even though it's the furthest thing from the right way imaginable..

    Status Pending Illus. A mother was busy making supper in the kitchen, and needing a can of tomato soup, she asked her 5 year old son to go into the pantry and get one for her. But the light in the pantry was out and he didn’t really want to go in there. "It’s dark in there and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Joel Pankow avatar

    Hear God Whisper To Your Fears

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Aug 11, 2023
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    God comforts Elijah at Mt. Horeb with words of comfort and strength.

    8.13.23 1 Kings 19:9–18 (EHV) 9 He came to a cave and spent the night there. Then the word of the LORD suddenly came to him, saying, “Why are you here, Elijah?” 10 He said, “I have been very zealous for the LORD, the God of Armies, but the people of Israel have abandoned your covenant. They ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Andrew Dixon avatar

    Sermon # 5 - God's Design For The Family Series

    Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Mar 14, 2025
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    Marriage is God’s idea and God created Eve as a suitable helper for Adam. Only when couples understand the sanctity of marriage and abide by the guidelines that God has set for us will we have happy and healthy families that honor God and are a blessing to others.

    We read in Philippians 4:8, “Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things.” (ESV) The word of God teaches us ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • D. Dewaine Phillips avatar

    Amazed And Afraid

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Feb 27, 2022
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    When someone is saved, he or she will become "amazed" by how God is working. But when they get to a certain point in their journey, God might require the individual to take a step of faith, at which point he or she will become "afraid."

    This morning I wish to speak with you about a common pattern that occurs in many individual relationships with the Lord. The trend that happens over and over, and the one that we will see in our passage of Scripture, is this: An individual will come to a saving knowledge of Jesus Christ, and grow ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Seek The Living Among The Dead?

    Contributed by Doane Brubaker on Apr 25, 2011
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    That penetrating question of the angels to the women on resurrection morning leads to such great assurance that indeed we serve a risen Savior, that the grave is not our final destination and that we do find life when we look where it is found.

    Why Seek the Living Among the Dead? Luke 24:5 Scripture Reading: Luke 23:50 – 24:12 It was completely logical for the women to go to Jesus’ tomb early that Sunday morning. They went to do the final thing they could for him and it was reasonable they’d expect to find his body there. Where else ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

  • Keith Broyles avatar

    On Your Mark

    Contributed by Keith Broyles on Oct 7, 2014
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    On your mark. The race starter, Jesus himself is trying to get our attention. The race is about to start. It is time to get up to the line. It is time to get into the starting blocks. It is time for the race. On your mark….

    Former major league baseball catcher and TV personality, Joe Garagiola, tells about a time when St. Louis Cardinal’s great and hall of famer, Stan Musial came to the plate in a critical game. At the time Musial was a super hitter and was at the peak of his career. As such, opposing pitchers ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Michael Vaughn avatar

    The Transfiguration; Coming Boldly Before The Throne

    Contributed by Michael Vaughn on Jan 29, 2008
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    Aside from being Super Bowl Sunday, today is also known as Transfiguration Sunday in our liturgical Christian calendar, a day to remember this remarkable event, and look at how it impacts us and what effect is has on us today as Christians and followers o

    The Transfiguration; Coming Boldly Before the Throne Today is a very special day for football fans. Today is Super Bowl Sunday. The culmination of the season, where the two, arguably, best teams in the NFL face off to prove to the world that they are the best of the best. Today is also a very ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Walter Swaim avatar

    After Christmas - Then What? Series

    Contributed by Walter Swaim on Dec 28, 2018
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    Those in the true ancient story of the first Christmas were forever altered by it and their lives centered around the One whom it is all about.

    WHAT HAPPENS AFTER CHRISTMAS? Matthew 2 MAJOR ANNOUNCEMENT: 360 days till Christmas! What happens after Christmas? - sounds, lights, music of Christmas are over - decorations put away in boxes/tubs in the garage/attic - programs, company parties and gift ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Vincent avatar

    Thirsty For God

    Contributed by Paul Vincent on Jan 6, 2002
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    When we get thirsty for God He will pour His Spirit on us

    Thirsty for God September 23, 2001 Text: Isaiah 44:3 Sunday Morning ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Scott Bradford avatar

    The Character Of Gentleness Series

    Contributed by Scott Bradford on Mar 20, 2007
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    This is part of a sermon series on the fruits of the Spirit, namely the Character of a Christian: Gentleness.

    (1) "A picture that will probably always be fixed in our minds from the Oklahoma City bombing is the picture of a fireman holding the body of a baby. We’ll never be able to forget it, will we? What is touching about that picture is the obvious gentleness with which that big, burly fireman is ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Jim Butcher avatar

    The Problem With Relying On Your Heart When Judging Right And Wrong

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Mar 5, 2013
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    A look at the danger that comes with claiming that our conscience is the ultimate arbiter of right and wrong. We have traded blush on our cheeks for a shrug of our shoulders.

    GETTING RID OF SHAME: We frequently trade blushing for shrugging. - Jeremiah 8:12. - This is such a rich phrase here in verse 12 – they don’t even know how to blush. - Sometimes we act like the heart and conscience will always be a reliable artiber of what’s right and wrong, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ronnie Miller avatar

    Do We Forget Or Do We Just Brush Off The Reality Of It All?

    Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Nov 17, 2011
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    I must admit, my memory is not what it used to be but, last Saturday I thought to myself..."I wonder how many people have forgotten already what yesterday was all about?" How do we see Veterans Day? What makes a good soldier?

    Do we forget or do we just brush off the reality of it all? I must admit, my memory is not what it used to be but, last Saturday I thought to myself..."I wonder how many people have forgotten already what yesterday was all about?" How do we see Veterans Day? What makes a good soldier? Apostle Paul ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ross Cochrane avatar

    Genesis 11 – Part 1 - Does God Approve Of Racism? Series

    Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Feb 11, 2010
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,881 views

    God divided the languages and scattered them all over the world. Now why did the Lord do this? Does God approve of racism? It seems God wanted racial separation, not based on skin colour but on language? Why? God is not a racist! So what is happening here

    Genesis 11 – Part 1 - DOES GOD APPROVE OF RACISM? Sydney has major shopping malls. I mean big and crowded with people. I couldn’t help thinking that as I looked down the floor of Westmead Shopping Centre in Sydney, there within a short space, were over 300 people walking towards me. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational