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  • Scott Kircher avatar

    Jesus Fulfills The Feasts - Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Scott Kircher on Apr 14, 2014
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    Christianity is not God's plan B. It was the plan from the very beginning and we can see through the patterns and prophecies of the Old Testament, especially the Old Testament Feasts, the reality of God's plan through Jesus!

    Seeing the Reality through the Shadows Jesus Fulfills the Feasts – Part 2 Colossians 2:16-17 16 Therefore do not let anyone judge you by what you eat or drink, or with regard to a religious festival, a New Moon celebration or a Sabbath day. 17 These are a shadow of the things that were to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Inside-Outside Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 29, 2012
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    The condition of your heart is what determines your status with God, not the rituals and traditions you follow.

    Introduction Have you ever asked someone a question and found you had touched a raw nerve? The other person swells up with emotion and then unleashes a tirade. “I’ve had enough of people asking me…” “You want to know my opinion? I’ll be glad to give you my ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Parable Of The Good Samaritan Series

    Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Jul 3, 2005
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    In this parable Jesus contrasts the old faith of Moses to the new faith of Christianity

    Parable of the Good Samaritan – 11 Jesus is on his way to Jerusalem to face his impending death and resurrection • On the way they stop at a Samaritan village but they reject Jesus because the destination of his journey was Jerusalem • What is interesting is the disciples response to this ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Dave McFadden avatar

    Simeon: The Importance Of The Spirit-Filled Life Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Dec 16, 2015
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    Living the Spirit-Filled life is essential to knowing God's direction in life.

    We have made note of how this passage speaks of three sets of individuals who are each an example of what needs to be true of us if we are going to be in on what God is doing in our world in our day. Last time, we spoke of the importance of our living the Word-filled life, as we considered the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Ordaining A Priest

    Contributed by Steve Sheek on May 8, 2017
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    The ordination of Aaron as High Priest has practical applications for us today. The blood on the ear, thumb and toe shows we are to Hear God's Word, be Active in His work, and Walk in His ways.

    Title: Parashat 81 Ordaining a Priest This week’s Torah Portion finds Moses ordaining his brother Aaron and his sons to be priests before the Lord. The details for this ceremony were outlined in Exodus 30:20. It was now time to actually ordain Aaron and his sons. It was time to begin the ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    On A Donkey, You Must Be Kidding!!

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Apr 11, 2003
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    Reflections on the Triumphal Entry to Jerusalem

    Brinton/Thornage 13-04-03-02 “On a donkey, you must be kidding!” John 12:12-19 Often there’s more to a story than meets the human eye. And our gospel reading in Jn 12 is no exception The story is known as Jesus’ Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem. To the Jewish readers ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Brian Stephens avatar

    Healed And Gratefukl

    Contributed by Brian Stephens on Apr 17, 2013
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    When Jesus healed the 10 lepers, there were 3 things that happened in the process.

    Ten Healed of Leprosy Verse 11- “As Jesus continued on toward Jerusalem, he reached the border between Galilee and Samaria. 12As he entered a village there, ten lepers stood at a distance, 13crying out, “Jesus, Master, have mercy on us!” Lepers- In the Bible, the word leprosy is ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Basic Of Christanity 101 Series

    Contributed by David Doherty on Apr 27, 2007
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    The 4th sermon in a series of 7 on Christian maturity and how to get there.

    Instruction about Baptism Basic Christianity 101 #4 in a series of 7 Reverend David Doherty First Baptist Church Pie Town, NM April 2007 Christian baptism is the immersion of a believer in water in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. It is an act of obedience symbolizing the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Rituals

    Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Nov 19, 2004
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    A religious person usually feels that he has a special standing before God, not only because of his intellectual assent to certain beliefs, but also because he keeps the ordinances, the rites, and the rituals of that religion. Paul shows in this passage t

    THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: A railroad yardmaster called the telephone daily at exactly 11:45 to verify the time. After years of this ritual, the operator asked the yardmaster, "Why do you call each day at exactly the same time?" His reply, "I take my responsibilities very seriously, I call to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Dedication That Speak Against You

    Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Mar 22, 2010
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    “Dedications that speak against you” is for everyone. It is both preventive and curative.

    Dedication that Speak against You Beloved, our message this week titled, “Dedications that speak against you” is for everyone. It is both preventive and curative. In the Book of Acts of the Apostles, some men made a vow that they would neither eat nor drink until they had killed Paul ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • D Marion Clark avatar

    The Covenant Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Mar 31, 2016
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    It is the concept of covenant that both adds to the guilt of the people and exalts the glory of the Lord.

    Psalm 78:10 The Covenant 1/2/11 D. Marion Clark Introduction Psalm 78 lays forth the sins of the Israelites clearly. They were guilty of not remembering the works of the Lord, which are detailed in the psalm – the miraculous works of deliverance from Egypt and provision in the wilderness ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Stephen Smith avatar

    A Marriage Made Heaven? Series

    Contributed by Stephen Smith on Sep 30, 2019
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    The Old Testament tale of a Love story in which Yahweh, as a spiritual husband, pledges himself in marriage to the nation of Israel. The wedding, recorded in Exodus 19 and 24, takes place at Mount Sinai following Israel's deliverance from Egypt.

    The Bible: A Love Story Pt 1: A Marriage made in Heaven? We often refer to the Old Testament scriptures as falling into the category of the 'Old Covenant'. In their turn, the New Testament scriptures are, more properly, referred to as the 'New Covenant' (Jer.31:31; ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Ian Johnson avatar

    Miracles Change Lives

    Contributed by Ian Johnson on Mar 17, 2004
    based on 29 ratings
     | 5,577 views

    If we want to experience a miracle, we must first invite Jesus into our lives. Jesus was invited to the wedding at Cana. If Jesus had not been invited to that wedding the miracle would not have taken place.

    MIRACLES CHANGE LIVES Ian Johnson Papatoetoe Elim church 27:07:2003. John 2:1-8 1 The next day Jesus’ mother was a guest at a wedding celebration in the village of Cana in Galilee. 2 Jesus and his disciples were also invited to the celebration. 3 The wine supply ran out during the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    What Is Communion

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 17, 2007
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     | 9,417 views

    Understanding the Basic emphasis in the New Testament on Communion

    Title: Basic emphasis in the New Testament on Communion Text: 1 Cor 11:24-26 Resourse for sermon The Worship Maze by Paul Basden pp. 131 Introduction Since I was a little child I can remember observing the sacred sacrament called communion. In some circles it is called the Lord’s Supper. ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Dr. David Hallum avatar

    A New Old Commandment Series

    Contributed by Dr. David Hallum on Sep 11, 2019
     | 3,567 views

    A New Old Commandment

    Introduction: Living In The Light It was a dark morning. Low, steel-colored clouds filled the sky, and the atmosphere was so dim that I needed to turn on the lights in order to read a book. I had just settled in when the room suddenly filled with light. I looked up and saw that the wind was pushing ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist