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  • Martin Wiles avatar

    Commitments For A New Year

    Contributed by Martin Wiles on May 9, 2002
    based on 57 ratings
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    A New Year gives us the opportunity to make new starts in our commitment to God.

    INTRODUCTION A. George C. Scott in A Christmas Carol 1. Based on Charles Dicken’s work. 2. Story of Ebenezer Scrooge, despicable old man with no joy. 3. Disturbed by the joy and waste he sees at the Christmas season. 4. Hounded by singing carolers and harassed by those wanting a generous donation ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Swine Flew

    Contributed by Spencer Homan on Mar 31, 2011
     | 4,166 views

    This is a sermon based on the Garasean Demoniac. What demons are we tolerating?

    Luke 8:26-39 26 They sailed to the region of the Gerasenes, which is across the lake from Galilee. 27 When Jesus stepped ashore, he was met by a demon-possessed man from the town. For a long time this man had not worn clothes or lived in a house, but had lived in the tombs. 28 When he saw ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Coming Of Christ Brings Me Joy

    Contributed by Jim Erwin on Dec 29, 2010
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    The coming of Christ brings me joy because He soaks up my sin like a sponge, and He helps me get a spiritual bailout.

    The Coming of Christ Brings Me Joy John 1:29-34 SLIDES 1, 2 Christ brings me joy because He takes away my sin. The next day John saw Jesus coming toward him and said, "Here is the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world! (John 1:29 HCSB) SLIDE 3 – Sponge Bob VISUAL ILLUSTRATION ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    More Than A Spectator Series

    Contributed by Mark Haines on May 2, 2011
     | 8,698 views

    It’s really easy to hang out on the fringe of the crowd around Jesus. You could settle for being a spectator merely watching Jesus work in and through others. Or you can experience an exciting life of significance as you follow Jesus and see him work in

    Series Introduction/Review: If you are ready for more than a casual relationship with Jesus, he is ready too. If you want a relationship with God based on a true change of heart and a lifetime of becoming more like Jesus, then God is ready to give it to you. 1. TROUBLE in World A British pastor ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Jumping For Joy

    Contributed by Chuck Carlson on Dec 20, 2002
    based on 37 ratings
     | 7,767 views

    Joy is the result of gratitude in light of God’s grace to our guilt.

    “Jumping for Joy” Luke 1:67-79 • What makes people jump for joy? A winning basket? Graduation? A new bike? • What makes you jump for joy? For Scrooge, it was more money! • Zachariah was jumping for joy in our text, but it was more than for a baby boy. Zach and Elizabeth had waited a long time ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Cedar

    Contributed by Craig Smee on Jul 6, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
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    Conducting a Christian Passover meal. A means of combining he jewish festiva with our Christian faith.

    Seder – An Order of Service and Explanation to the Passover Meal A. Welcome and Blessing Read EXODUS 12:12-20 and LUKE 22:14-16 B. Recline at the table C. The 15 Steps to the Sedar then begin: 1. Kadesh – Sanctify (Reading and Foot Washing) 2. Urchatz – Cleanse 3. Karpas – Appetizer ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    But Nails Hurt! Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on May 24, 2003
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     | 12,669 views

    Nails were distributed to the congregation, so that they could test: if you wish to endure, you have to endure some pounding. Holes may be punched in you, too. But if you persist, ultimately you will be built up.

    If you really want to grow, it’s going to cost you. If you truly expect to be built up, there will be some pain involved. No growth ever takes place without pain. That’s a law of life. That’s not negotiable. No pain, no gain. No hurt, no growth. No rough edges, no building up. If you truly ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Drop Everything

    Contributed by Sterling Franklin on Jun 22, 2010
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     | 15,247 views

    The disciples give us a great model for living -- Drop everything and follow Jesus.

    “Drop Everything” © 2007, Sterling C. Franklin, Though free for your use and encouragement so long as you don’t say that you wrote the sermon. Now that we’ve read through the text, let’s open with a word of Prayer… - Prayer of thanksgiving for God's Word - ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    When Everything Falls Apart

    Contributed by Chris Mcmillan on Jul 28, 2014
    based on 6 ratings
     | 59,382 views

    What do you do when everything in your world falls apart?

    Introduction: During a transatlantic flight the pilot came over the intercom and said, “Ladies and gentlemen, I'm delighted to be your pilot for this plane's flight. I can tell you the flight is going well. Nevertheless, I have to tell you about a minor inconvenience that has occurred. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Justin Steckbauer avatar

    Salvation In Christ Alone: Eternal Security Or Conditional Security?

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 27, 2021
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    The exegesis of scripture surrounding salvation is perhaps the most important to understand.

    "Salvation is God's way of making us real people." - Augustine The exegesis of scripture surrounding salvation is perhaps the most important to understand. Christology is just as vital. It's important we understand the complexities of what salvation is, how we can have it, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

  • Larry Thompson avatar

    The Walk Of Trust Series

    Contributed by Larry Thompson on Jul 4, 2003
    based on 104 ratings
     | 10,033 views

    Trust is a key principle in learning obedience as a steward of God’s resources. This message examines the essential element of our walk of trust in God’s ability to meet our needs.

    THE FORWARD WALK – PART FIVE THE WALK OF TRUST PROVERBS 3:5-10; MALACHI 3:10 Dr. Larry L. Thompson (2003) INTRODUCTION This month we are focusing our attention on the purpose of our church: A Church that understands the importance of THE FORWARD WALK. The forward walk is essential if we are to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Peril Of Proud Praying! Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Mar 31, 2003
    based on 567 ratings
     | 106,680 views

    The parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector is an interesting lesson about pride and humility, which raises three questions: (1) Why did you come to church? (2) What is your attitude in church? and (3) How will you go home?

    The Peril of Proud Praying! Luke 18:9-14 by Dr. David O. Dykes INTRODUCTION A man with three sons inherited a little over $1 billion dollars. Since he now had all this money, he offered to buy his sons anything they wanted. He stressed money was no object. His first son said he had always wanted ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lies We Believe About Our Children Series

    Contributed by Robert Higgins on Apr 17, 2008
     | 3,530 views

    A look at some lies we believe about our children

    Lies we believe about children Jokes about Children: A small child is someone who can wash his hands without getting the soap wet. The trouble with children is that when they’re not being a lump in your throat, they’re being a pain in your neck. Children are like wet cement. Whatever falls on them ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lies We Believe About Our Feelings Series

    Contributed by Robert Higgins on Apr 17, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,189 views

    A look at how our emotions can feed us false information.

    Lies We Believe about our Feelings FATHERS’ DAY HISTORY Sonora Dodd, of Washington, first had the idea of a "father’s day." She thought of the idea for Father’s Day while listening to a Mother’s Day sermon in 1909. Sonora wanted a special day to honor her father, William Smart. Smart, who was a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ernie Arnold avatar

    God's Rx For Fear Series

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Jul 21, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,518 views

    Jesus desires to remove our fears. Jesus shares with us three great assurances based on God's love which will always casts out fear 1. We are His Sheep 2. We are HIs Good Pleasure 3. We are His Kingdom (People)

    Luke 12:32-40; Psalm 23; Song of Solomon 7:6; 10 THEME: God's Rx for Fear Proposition: Jesus desires to remove our fears. He shares three great assurances based on God's love which always casts out fear 1. We are His Sheep 2. We are HIs Good Pleasure 3. We are His Kingdom (People) ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene