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  • Jay Winters avatar

    What Are You Looking For? A Miracle? Series

    Contributed by Jay Winters on Dec 24, 2007
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    This is the last in a series of Isaiah sermons in Advent all starting with the same question - "What are you looking for?" In this one, we consider the background story of the familiar passage found in Isaiah 7 and the sin of overwhelming "modesty" in bel

    In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, the Holy Three In One who is Emmanuel. Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, The Lord spoke to Ahaz – “Ask a sign of the Lord your God, let it be as deep as Sheol or as high as the heavens.” It sounds like something that we would ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Monte Brown avatar

    God Doesn't Play Favorites

    Contributed by Monte Brown on Jan 13, 2010
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    When anyone walks into this church they must feel like the only one who is getting honored is Jesus Christ and no matter what background that person is from they will respect the fact that God is center focus in his church and not people.

    God Doesn’t Play Favorites James 2:1-13 Monte T. Brown August 21, 2005 Sunday Morning First Baptist Riverton Introduction Shortly after the close of the Civil War, a former slave entered a fashionable church in Richmond, one Sunday morning at the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Maurice McCarthy avatar

    You Don't Have The Right To Remain Silent Series

    Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Jan 16, 2012
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    Background for Nehemiah series, motivating the decimated. In this message we talk about the morale of the Jews who long ago had hung up their harps and how Nehemiah had to some how motivate them to build again.

    You Don't Have the Right to Remain Silent PPT 1 - Series slide Last week we began our series on the book of Nehemiah, "Rebuilding and Restoring," by reading the first four verses of chapter 1 and noting that the people living in Jerusalem were living in great reproach and distress behind broken ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • David Henderson avatar

    Finding God's Strength

    Contributed by David Henderson on Oct 27, 2020
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    The setting for the message this morning is found in one of the highlights of the ministry of Jesus. His ministry had its share of highs and lows but this was definitely one of his finer moments. In the background, Jesus had just gone through Galilee…

    Finding God’s Strength Matthew 5:5 and 11:28-30 The setting for the message this morning is found in one of the highlights of the ministry of Jesus. His ministry had its share of highs and lows but this was definitely one of his finer moments. In the background, Jesus had just gone through ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brad Beaman avatar

    Prayer And Revival

    Contributed by Brad Beaman on Oct 29, 2023
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    This verse is often quoted in connection with various prayer campaigns, like National Day of Prayer and other times when we are called to seasons of prayer. We are familiar with this verse, but now let’s look at the background of this verse.

    We know that prayer is the Christians vital breath of life. How is your prayer life? How long has it been since you really dwelt in the presence of God? It can be convicting to come to the realization we have drifted, and our prayer life is not what it once was. What can we do about it? The answer ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Transformed! Series

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Feb 17, 2023
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    From the background of Free Methodist Doctrine (Wesleyan-Arminian), we are called to be "transfigured" as Jesus by allowing the Holy Spirit to change us from the "inside-out" to live a holy and sanctified life.

    IT IS CLEAR FROM SCRIPTURE THAT THE CHURCH IS OF GOD AND FOR PEOPLE. THE BIBLICAL CONCEPT OF THE CHURCH IN THE UNDERSTANDING OF THE FREE MEHTODIST CHURCH STATES: “THE CHURCH IS THE ORGANIC, CORPORATE INSTRUMENT GOD HAS CHOSEN TO REMAKE PEOPLE AND SOCIETY. IT HAS A MISSION OF HOLY LOVE. THE CHURCH ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Brad Beaman avatar

    The Destruction Of Sodom And Gomorrah Series

    Contributed by Brad Beaman on May 27, 2022
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    Here is the famous story of the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah. Even those with no bible background know what we are talking about when we mention the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah. It is the infamous fire and brimstone judgement of God passage.

    We look at the life of Abraham. His call to leave his land and family and the promise he received. He has been waiting almost 25 years for the fulfillment of that promise. Abraham is promised that Sarah at the age of 90 will give birth to Isaac within the year. Now there is another turn in the life ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Owens avatar

    A Day Of New Beginnings

    Contributed by David Owens on Nov 18, 2019
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    God is drawing people to Himself all the time from all kinds of backgrounds. In this sermon, we review the conversion stories of several famous people, and then look at the stories of two conversions in the Bible. If anyone is in Christ, they are a new creation!

    A. Welcome to Friend Day. 1. Every year when Friend Day arrives, I get really excited, because I know that Friend Day is often a day of new beginnings. 2. We have seen many people over the years who experience a new beginning with God on or because of Friend Day. 3. Maybe today is your ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Vic Folkert avatar

    Cross Purposes 3: Mercy And Justice Series

    Contributed by Vic Folkert on Dec 13, 2019
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    Why can't God ignore or excuse sin? Sacrifice of atonement (OT background). Righteousness through faith. God is "just and the one who justifies those who have faith in Jesus."

    CROSS PURPOSES 3: Mercy and Justice Crosses are everywhere: Hanging on chains around people’s necks. Tattooed on people’s bodies. Surrounded by artificial flowers along the side of the road, where an accidental death occurred. Lined up in cemeteries, or on grave markers. Towering over churches, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Bob Ashcraft avatar

    Debt Free Living

    Contributed by Bob Ashcraft on Nov 19, 2001
    based on 118 ratings
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    This is a strong message on becoming debt free. I credit John Avanzini and Mike Murdock for this material. This word has blessed my congregation.

    Debt Free Living  I am in a teaching mode today. - take notes.  I will be moving fast through this.  This message will change your future.  Much of this material is from John Avanzini and Mike Murdock, who are excellent teachers on finance. 6 STEPS TO DEBT FREE ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jerry Flury avatar

    Just Doing My Job

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 10, 2002
    based on 28 ratings
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    As part of the warning against the dangers of materialism and worldliness Christ emphasizes that each of us have an unwavering duty to both Christ and to fellow believers.

    Introduction: In our study of the Gospel of Luke, we have seen the importance of our being conscientious in our stewardship as servants of the Most High God. As stewards, Christ repeatedly warned against the dangers of materialism and worldliness. In chapter 16, He stated that we can not have a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rodney Buchanan avatar

    Here Is Joy

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Dec 19, 2004
    based on 41 ratings
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    The things that rob us of joy are: 1. Living a life of isolation. 2. Living for the material world. 3. Living without Jesus.

    How much money would it take to make you happy? A million dollars? Two million? Jack Whittaker, 57, won the largest undivided jackpot in U. S. History — $314.9 million — two years ago. But Jewel Whittaker, Jack’s wife, told the Charleston Gazette, “I wish all of this never would have happened. ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Dennis Lawrence avatar

    Words On Paper Series

    Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Jul 7, 2001
    based on 21 ratings
     | 2,864 views

    How can you bring material from being just words on paper to being words of life lived from your heart?

    “Words on Paper” July 7, 2001 What if you were a new Christian in the church in Corinth, having come into Christianity after a lifetime of worshipping all the many gods and goddesses around you in that ancient city? What if you were someone who had been diligent about that worship and who had ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Mark Lewis avatar

    Give Us This Day Our Daily Bread (Part 2) Series

    Contributed by Mark Lewis on Sep 19, 2009
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    Part 8 in a sermon series on the Lord’s Prayer. I used material from John MacArthur’s commentary on Matthew.

    Give Us Our Daily Bread (Part 2) Luke 11:1-3 Intro. – The Lord’s Prayer teaches us many things. But when we consider this part of the prayer there are two lessons that we cannot afford to overlook: 1. Luke 18:1-8 records the parable of The Importunate Widow which teaches us prayer is a necessity. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • John Harvey avatar

    When Therabbi Says Come Series

    Contributed by John Harvey on Mar 11, 2008
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     | 3,385 views

    A look at the historic process of becoming a disciple using material from Ray Vander Laan and some practical applications into our lives today.

    “Breathless” A study of the gospel of Mark “When the Rabbi says Come” March 16, 2008 Me: As a student, I had a seminary professor who saw more in me than I saw in myself. He challenged me to throw myself into ministry and to passionately follow God. To this day, I still talk with him and he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist