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  • Ernie Arnold avatar

    Beggars, Miracles And The Name Of Jesus!

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Oct 31, 2017
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    In this passage we understand that the Church of Jesus is to 1. Be People who can deliver Hope 2. People who Look Outward not always Inward 3. People of Holy Spirit Power and not Powerless

    Scripture: Acts 3:1-10 Title: Beggars, Miracles and the Name of Jesus In this passage we understand that the Church of Jesus is to 1. Be People who can deliver Hope 2. People who Look Outward not always Inward 3. People of Holy Spirit Power and not Powerless INTRO: Grace and peace ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Story Of Three Ministries

    Contributed by Frank Jackson on Aug 5, 2014
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    This is a sermon about "YOUR" ministry and how "YOU" play a role in God's plan.

    STORY OF THREE MINISTRIES Text: Mark 1:2-11 Mark 1:2-11 shows us about three ministries, how God works with ministers. First, God had a plan. I don't say 'God has a plan', because God had it planned long ago. God has a big plan and a bunch of smaller plans. We see here, for example, that Isaiah ...read more

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    Denomination: Disciples Of Christ

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    The Elijah Factor Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 22, 2014
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    The substitution of John for Elijah teaches us much about God’s ways and his dealings with mankind.

    The Elijah Factor (Mark 9:9-13, Malachi 4:5-6) 1. The world has been going through a chaotic time. Islamic terrorists have been cruelly killing anyone unlike them. 2. Scotland almost voted for independence but decided to stay with the UK. 3. Vladamir Putin talks about starting World War III; ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Have You Been With Jesus

    Contributed by Michael Cotie on Mar 13, 2014
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    When Peter and John were called before the Sanhedrin we are told this one thing they perceived , "They had been with Jesus."

    Title: Have you been with Jesus, Portions taken for messages from Jerry Shirley and Kenneth Trent on Sermon Central. Introduction: As we sit in the breeze way we are sometimes watching vehicles go by the church. One might pass being really clean another with mud all over it. We can say the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    All In Series

    Contributed by Ken Sowers on Mar 24, 2014
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    Jesus is baptized and begins his ministry

    All In Scott gave a great devotion last week before communion, challenging you to go “all in” This is exactly how John the Baptist (and Luke) began telling Jesus’ ministry The Setting (28-29 AD) Now Jesus himself was about thirty years old when he began his ministry. He was ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Identifying The Competitors For Belief-3

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Mar 25, 2014
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    3 of 4. John was approached by others regarding his spiritual niche. We must identify those competing for our belief. But How are we to identify them? Identifying competitors for your belief employs...

    IDENTIFYING The COMPETITORS For BELIEF-III—John 1:19-28 Attention: Signs—What are they really trying to say? On a California freeway:—‘Fine for Littering’ In a New York jewelry store:—‘Genuine Faux Pearls’ In a Boston fast-food parking ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Was A Son Of Thunder, Now The Apostle Of Love. Series

    Contributed by William D. Brown on Apr 1, 2014
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    The gospel of John is the only gospel of the four that does not give a list of the twelve apostles.

    #7~Apostle John: -- Was a son of thunder, now the Apostle of LOVE. ~ 1-18-14 ~ John is the brother of James, often referred to as "James the great", I suppose it was to keep from getting the two apostles named "James" confused, the other James was, "James the less", possibly because he was small ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Been With Jesus (Hix)

    Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Apr 5, 2014
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    What the world needs is…..More people who have been with Jesus!!

    Acts 4:5-14-And it came to pass, on the next day, that their rulers, elders, and scribes, as well as Annas the high priest, Caiaphas, John, and Alexander, and as many as were of the family of the high priest, were gathered together at Jerusalem. And when they had set them in the midst, they asked, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Loving The Uncertain

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Apr 17, 2014
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    I believe that if we look at this episode in the life of John the Baptist which centers on his uncertainty about Jesus Christ, we will discover how we can love those people in our lives who are also uncertain.

    LOVING THE UNCERTAIN LUKE 7:17-23 INTRODUCTION… “We Understand So Little” Book of Virtues pages 774-775 Once there were two young brothers who had spent all their lives in the city, and had never even seen a field or pasture. So one day they decided to take a trip into the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Voice Crying In The Wilderness

    Contributed by Samuel Young on May 16, 2014
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    John the Baptist and Jesus' baptism from the eyes of a Roman centurion. This is a call to repentance and the realization that we are in need of God's grace.

    -- Intro of Petronius the Centurion -- My name is Petronius. I am a Centurion responsible for the garrisons in Jericho and Jerusalem. Tiberius Caesar has been reigning for fifteen years. Pontius Pilate is governor of Judea. Herod is king of Galilee. Annas and Caiaphas are high priests for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Repent!

    Contributed by Craig Condon on Oct 29, 2015
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     | 11,677 views

    In this season of Advent, as we prepare for Christ’s return, we must hear and heed the call to repentance. It is a life-giving call from a loving Saviour. We must examine ourselves and cleanse our lives. We must repent because the kingdom is here with us

    A minister told his congregation, “Next week I plan to preach about the sin of lying. To help you understand my sermon, I want you all to read Mark 17”. The following Sunday, as he prepared to deliver his sermon, the minister asked for a show of hands. He wanted to know how many had ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Roots And Fruits Series

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Dec 7, 2015
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     | 8,849 views

    Proposition: John shares with us 1. A powerful exhortation of genuine repentance 2. The need for personal examination 3. The expectation of living a life of holiness and 4. The excitement of possess the fire of the Holy Spirit in our lives

    Scripture: Luke 3:7-18; Philippians 4:4-7 and Isaiah 12:2-6 Theme: Roots and Fruits Scripture: Luke 3:7-18; Philippians 4:4-7 and Isaiah 12:2-6 Theme: Roots and Fruits Proposition: John shares with us 1. A powerful exhortation of genuine repentance/forgiveness and grace 2. The need for ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    The Wine Maker

    Contributed by Chris Beam on Feb 16, 2015
     | 7,726 views

    Don't seek miracles. Follow Jesus. And if you follow Him long enough and far enough, you'll find yourself in the middle of some miracles! The God who turned water into wine, can turn sadness to joy, fear to faith, and death to life.

    The Wine Maker Series: The Grave Robber John 2:1-11
 Everybody has days that will define the rest of their lives. Days that will leave us different than we were the day before. Choosing which college to attend or what to major in, getting married, having kids, the death of a loved one, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Faith, Born Of An Encounter With The Living God Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 24, 2013
     | 4,176 views

    Faith gave John the Baptist both perseverance and effectiveness.

    Today Mark introduces us to one of the most corrupt men of his day, King Herod. This Herod, Herod Antipas, was one of the surviving sons of Herod the Great, the Idomenean who had tried to kill the infant Jesus three decades earlier. We could call him “Herod the Lesser,” because he was ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Stones...schemes...sin...and Salvation Series

    Contributed by Dave Bentley on Jun 7, 2011
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     | 5,414 views

    John 8 begins and ends with someone about to be stoned by an angry and seething mob. In the first few verses it’s a woman caught in the act of adultery, but by the end of this single chapter there will be stones in the hands of men bent on killing Jesus!

    THAT YOU MAY BELIEVE – JOURNEY THROUGH JOHN ”Stones…Schemes…Sin…and Salvation” John 8.1-12 John 8 begins and ends with someone about to be stoned by an angry and seething mob. In the first few verses it’s a woman caught in the act of adultery, but by the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist