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  • Jay Patton avatar

    Satisfaction Guarenteed

    Contributed by Jay Patton on May 16, 2002
    based on 49 ratings
     | 4,577 views

    This is a sermon that addresses God’s general invitation.

    Introduction: 29 Palms illustration READ SCRIPTURE Background: Messianic passage 49:1-57:21 Isaiah 52-53 (Messiah’s atonement). Isaiah 54 (Israel’s restoration). Isaiah 55 (the great invitation). REDEMPTION ► SPREAD TO ALL ► INVITATION GOES OUT Proposition: True satisfaction can ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Ascension And Revelation Of Jesus Christ Series

    Contributed by Charles Scott on Jun 23, 2002
    based on 21 ratings
     | 4,694 views

    The resurrected Jesus was vindicated and glorified by returning to the heavenly Father where he serves as our priest and mediator.

    LUKE 24:49 ASCENSION DAY AND THE REVELATION OF JESUS CHRIST REVELATION CHAPTER 4: Brothers and Sisters: As we begin the prayers for Holy Communion today, the scenes described in Revelation regarding the heavenly altar came to mind. The Ascension Day Prayer from the Book of Common Prayer ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Howard Parnell avatar

    You Can Not.....

    Contributed by Howard Parnell on Sep 24, 2002
    based on 34 ratings
     | 6,376 views

    Even in this modern age it is impossible to hide from God.

    "YOU CAN NOT..." Isa. 55:6-11 INTRO. There was one thing for certain that I knew when I was a child. That was that when I had been caught in a misdeed and Mom or Dad came at me with the switch or belt, I had better not run. Oh, I knew I could out run them but sooner or later they would catch ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Hebrews? Series

    Contributed by Dale Mcintire on Feb 10, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,813 views

    Setting expectations for a multiyear expositional series on the book of Hebrews.

    God Has Spoken Hebrews 1:1-2 I. Why Hebrews? A. The Challenge of Hebrews 1. “It has been said that the book of Hebrews is the least known of all New Testament epistles.” 2. Full of unfamiliar O.T. References 3. Logic complex and difficult to understand without extensive study 4. Yet, it contains ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Warner Pidgeon avatar

    Baptism: What Does It Mean To Have A Cicumcised Heart?

    Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Nov 8, 2009
    based on 10 ratings
     | 5,104 views

    For us as Gentile believers we don’t need to be physically circumcised, but we do need to have circumcised hearts, and the outward sign of this is Baptism. What does it mean to have a circumcised heart?

    As we continue with our study of St. Paul’s letter to the Colossians we today come face to face with baptism and with the forgiveness of Jesus Christ. The water of Baptism is where we are mysteriously ‘buried with [Christ] …and raised with [Christ] through [our] faith in the power of God who raised ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Mutiny In The Desert

    Contributed by Mark Aarssen on May 2, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,213 views

    Why is it that we are never satisfied with what we have? Why is it that we covet the things others have like possessions, position or power (authority)? We seem to be like the monkey.

    Mutiny in the Desert Childrens Story Comment: There is a story that says in Africa and India the natives use a technique to catch monkeys. They hollow out one end of a coconut and they put peanuts in there Ive also heard bananas but same concept. The monkey puts his hand in the coconut and when he ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson avatar

    Join The Song Series

    Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Dec 25, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,301 views

    Join the song of angels and shepherds, spreading the joy of the Saviour’s birth.

    Christmas Eve Yr A, 24/12/2007 Lk 2:1-20 Rev. Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson, Pastor of Grace Lutheran Church, & Chaplain of The Good Samaritan Society’s South Ridge Village, Medicine Hat, Alberta “Join the Song” One of the most interesting trademarks of the Gospel of Luke is the songs it ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Todd Bishop avatar

    Jesus 360: Authentic Leader Series

    Contributed by Todd Bishop on Mar 28, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,953 views

    This sermon looks at the 1st major characteristic of Jesus - He was an authentic leader. Jesus is worth following.

    INTRODUCTION In this story Jesus is praying. He stops. And he starts his conversation with a question. How many of you like ever liked pop quizzes or surprise tests? Probably no normal person, especially when the Master Teacher is giving the quiz. Jesus’ first question is “Who do people say ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Secret Of Effective Prayer

    Contributed by Martin Wiles on Oct 19, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,886 views

    As his child, we can come boldly to the Father through the Son by the power of the Spirit.

    The Secret of Effective Prayer Matthew 6:5-8 INTRODUCTION A. E. Y. Mullins, “Now there is nothing clearer in the teachings of Jesus than the reality and efficacy of prayer.” B. Committee on Progress and Prayer. 1. In 1881, they reported to the Southern Baptist Convention. 2. Their ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • James Parker avatar

    A Healthy Church? Series

    Contributed by James Parker on Apr 29, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,998 views

    I want to begin a new series, not very long, but long enough. Several months ago, I noticed that I was reading quite frequently about churches closing the doors. This bothered me then, but apparently not enough to preach about it. But God has brought it t

    I want to begin a new series, not very long, but long enough. Several months ago, I noticed that I was reading quite frequently about churches closing the doors. This bothered me then, but apparently not enough to preach about it. But God has brought it to my attention again. I kind of feel like ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ken Sauer avatar

    "Very Early On The First Day Of The Week..."

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Apr 3, 2015
     | 8,021 views

    A sermon for an Easter Sunrise Service.

    "Very Early on the First Day of the Week" Mark 16:1-8 "When the Sabbath was over, Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James, and Salome bought spices so that they could go and anoint Jesus' dead body. Very early on the first day of the week, just after sunrise, they came to the tomb. They ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Dr. William D. Poovey avatar

    The Study Of Matthew And Mark Series

    Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Jul 24, 2015
     | 2,832 views

    The Study Of Matthew and Mark

    The Study Of Matthew and Mark 2 Timothy 3:16 (KJV) 16 All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: Matthew Matthew is the first book in the New Testament. It has twenty-eight chapters. It covers ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

  • Douglas Phillips avatar

    Why The Christ Child

    Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Apr 20, 2017
     | 4,360 views

    WE CAN CELEBRATE THE FACT THAT GOD’S PRESENCE WITH US IS A CONSTANT SOURCE OF INSPIRATION AND ENCOURAGEMENT FOR GOD’S CHILDREN. WE CAN GAIN COMFORT IN THE REALIZATION THAT BECAUSE GOD IS WITH US, WE CAN FACE LIFE'S SITUATIONS, KNOWING WE ARE NOT ALONE.

    WHY THE CHRIST CHILD ISAIAH 53:1-12 LAST WEEK WE BEGAN OUR ADVENT CELEBRATION LEADING UP TO CHRISTMAS BY LOOKING AT THE NAME “IMMANUEL – GOD WITH US.” THIS BLEST PROMISE ALLOWS US TO REALIZE THAT GOD IS WITH US EACH DAY OF OUR LIVES, NOT JUEST AT CHRISTMAS. WHEN WE CELEBRATE “IMMANUEL” WE ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Larrin Robertson avatar

    Bound For Mt. Zion

    Contributed by Larrin Robertson on Nov 15, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,025 views

    There remains reasons to hope in the Lord's activity for the people of God. There will come a day of fellowship and peace for the people of God.

    Isaiah 2:1-5 Bound for Mt. Zion As evidenced on the day notoriously known to us as Black Friday, crowds can be dangerous. Impatience leads to jockeying for position, invasion of personal space, and as perennially demonstrated by sad nightly news video proof, knock-down, drag-out fights and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Stephen Belokur avatar

    In Remembrance Of Me

    Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Jan 8, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,677 views

    Each month we take communion to remember Jesus and His great sacrifice. Other's believe that in the Eucharist we actually consume the flesh and blood of Jesus. What does the Scriptures say? What happens communion is unavailable to a believer?

    In Remembrance of Me Please stand as we read our newest memory Scripture together … Jude 1:24-25 “To Him who is able to keep you from stumbling and to present you before His glorious presence without fault and with great joy – “To the only God our Savior be glory, majesty, power and authority, ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene