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I'm Expecting Jesus Any Moment Now

Contributed by David Tijerina on May 4, 2003

based on 25 ratings

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Jesus is coming back, are you ready? Just as the days of Noah...we have taken life for granted.

I’m Expecting Jesus Any Minute Now September 22, 2002 1. The Last Days A. Fast Approaching a. As I have been saying for the last few weeks, Jesus is coming back soon b. This is not a fad…this is not a fairy tale…it is a fact – a fact that you and I need to face this ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:36-51

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Is Greed A Poor Man's Vice?

Contributed by William Mouser on Mar 3, 2005

based on 9 ratings

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Greed is every bit as much -- maybe more -- a poor man’s vice as it is a rich man’s folly.

Fifthteenth Sunday in Trinity: Scripture: Luke 12:13-21, Ecclesiasticus 5:1-10 "Is Greed a Poor Man’s Vice?" The lessons appointed for today have three things in common. First of all, both contain teaching from men who were named Jesus. Jesus ben Sirach composed the passage from the apocryphal ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Waiting On God

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Jan 15, 2005

based on 36 ratings

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This is a sermon about waiting for God’s guidance and direction through prayer and not running ahead of Him.

Waiting on the Lord --Psalm 27:14 --Psalm 37:7-9 --Isaiah 40:30-31 Usually I am a patient person. During Christmas Breaks from Asbury College in 1968 and 1969, it was my privilege to work with my friends V. G. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:7-9

Denomination: Methodist

Questions For The Sleeping

Contributed by Davon Huss on Mar 22, 2004

based on 49 ratings

| 6,767 views

A sermon on 1 Thessalonians 5.6 (adapted from Spurgeon’s sermon called the Enchanted Ground, changed a few points and made it more contemporary)

Sermon for 3/21/2004 What? When? How? And Why? Introduction: In the Movie, the Wonderful Wizard of Oz, Dorothy, Lion, Scarecrow and the Tin Man are going on the yellow brick road to the Emerald City to see the Wizard of Oz. They have come through many trials but finally they see the Emerald ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:6, 1 Thessalonians 5:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Whole Secret Of Strength

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jun 21, 2003

based on 25 ratings

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Ordination sermon, involving a play on the names of Samson in the Bible and Sampson, the ordinand, an entertainer, puppeteer, and beauty pageant winner. The whole secret of strength is in using the gifts God has given for ministry and not for one’s self.

The world didn’t give it, and the world can’t take it away. Isn’t that what we sing. I’m not so sure. What do you think? The world didn’t give it? I agree. That’s true. But the world can’t take it away? I am not at all sure. We are here today because Yolanda Sampson has heard the ...read more

Scripture: Judges 16:4-30, Hebrews 12:12

Denomination: Baptist

The Trinity Answers Three Questions

Contributed by William Mouser on Jun 6, 2005

based on 20 ratings

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Rather than explaining the Trinity, a better approach is to turn the matter on its head, and to set forth the questions for which the Trinity is the answer.

The Trinity Answers Three Questions Genesis 1:1-2:3, 2 Corinthians 13:5 -14, Matthew 28:16-20 William Phelps taught English literature at Yale for forty-one years until his retirement in 1933. As he was marking an examination paper shortly before Christmas one year, Phelps came across the note ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Three Tips To Timelessness

Contributed by Samuel Stone on Oct 31, 2007

based on 5 ratings

| 2,633 views

Lesson from someone who ignored the opportunity to do what is right during his lifetime and ends up facing judgment upon death, and yet he still doesn’t seem to repent.

Please Read: Luke 16:19-31 There was a story about a rich man who was determined to take his wealth with him. He told his wife to get all his money together, put it in a sack, and then hang the sack from the rafters in the attic. He said, "When my spirit is caught up to heaven, I’ll grab the sack ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What Hinders Church Growth?

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Nov 1, 2007

based on 11 ratings

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There is a number of things that hinders the church from growing.

ACTS 2:41-47 “WHAT HINDERS CHURCH GROWTH?” A) Church growth is normal ... Standing still and stagnation is not normal for the church! * The first century church saw believers added daily! * The early church would have kept the adding machines and the computers going to keep up with it’s ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: Baptist

The Wealthy Idiot Series

Contributed by Nicolas Campbell on Jun 11, 2012

based on 1 rating

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Narrative retelling of the rich fool parable.

Nicolas Campbell Narrative Hybrid Outline A. Story about putting your foot in your mouth. B. Linking Statement I. Retelling the Biblical Story A. So we are met with literally a mob of people. There were thousands of people who were trampling over each other to get close to Jesus to hear him ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21

Denomination: Christian Church

Looking For Evil

Contributed by Kelly Benton on Sep 5, 2013

based on 26 ratings

| 7,937 views

To share that we can be better prepared and inspired to look for and battle the evil that is so prevalent in our world today.

Let me start off this morning by sharing with you a Video Clip from KWCH 12 Eyewitness News that aired last Monday. VIDEO: “Jan Kilbourne” -Watching this entire situation unfold this past week has been a really something hasn’t it? When things like this happen we usually feel ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 11:14

Denomination: Other

Poverty, Riches And God

Contributed by Greg Nance on Apr 20, 2008

based on 1 rating

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God’s heart for the poor is clearly presented in Luke’s gospel. Jesus continues to hammer home the point of good news to the poor and warnings to the wealthy. What should we take from this?

(If you rate this sermon, please offer helpful comments. God bless, Greg) If you think of yourself as extremely rich, raise your hand. If you think of yourself as terribly poor and needy raise your hand. What does it look like to be extremely rich today? What about terribly poor and needy? In ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Looking For Love In All The Right Places Series

Contributed by Thomas Donelan on Jun 29, 2010

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In this lesson from the life of Ruth, we see Naomi setting the scene for Ruth to marry Boaz. Learn the responsibility of the Christian in helping others and we introduce the kinsman-redeemer.

Introduction Ruth the love story takes a dramatic turn this week, but we need to remember the prayer we have been praying for the last two weeks: Lord, break out of the box we try to put you in and destroy everything in our lives that is not of You. Mess up our schedules, plans, and preconceived ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 3:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Amos - 3 Series

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Aug 4, 2010

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A look at the plight of those trapped in poverty; at what God has to say about this situation, and at how these things should speak to us – if at all.

Dakota Community Church April 25, 2010 Amos 3 I want to move forward in our study of the book of Amos by looking at a couple of the themes given as reason for the coming judgment upon the people of God. Today I want to look at the plight of those trapped in poverty; at what God has to say about ...read more

Scripture: Amos 8:1-6

Denomination: Mennonite

A Loaf Of Bread, A Jug Of Wine, And Laughter

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Mar 3, 2009

based on 4 ratings

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Dated 1989. Our faith is not joyless. God uses the simplest of things to bring us support and gladness in the midst of difficult times.

Says the poet, "A loaf of bread, a jug of wine, and Thou beside me singing in the wilderness … Wilderness were paradise enow" The very picture of romantic fulfillment. All I need is a chunk of good fragrant bread, a flask full of the vintner’s art, and you whom I love, and I will be fulfilled. ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 10:19

Denomination: Baptist

Hebrews Medium Rare Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on May 7, 2009

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Exposition of Daniel 3:1-30 about the three Hebrew children.

Text: Daniel 3-1:30, Title: Hebrews Medium Rare, Date/Place: NRBC, 5/3/09, AM A. Opening illustration: officers discussion about hot places B. Background to passage: In 2:47 N proclaims that the God of Daniel the God of gods and the Lord of kings, but then only a short while later, he sets himself ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:1-30

Denomination: Baptist

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