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  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    Woe To You!

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Mar 2, 2007
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    There are seven woes in this text. Let’s consider only a few of these to see how they apply to us.

    INTRO.- ILL.- A rather pompous-looking deacon was trying to impress a class of boys with the importance of living the Christian life. "Why do people call me a Christian?" the man asked. After a moment’s pause, one youngster said, "Maybe it’s because they don’t know you." ILL.- During one of his ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Four Triplets Of Duties Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Sep 17, 2009
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    This text shows us four triplets of duties that proceed from the wholehearted offering of ourselves to God.

    Scripture Today we continue our study in Romans 12. Let’s read Romans 12:13-21: 13Contribute to the needs of the saints and seek to show hospitality. 14Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse them. 15Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep. 16Live in harmony with ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Jason Duncan avatar

    Based On The Evidence Series

    Contributed by Jason Duncan on Dec 18, 2007
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    The third in a series of messages based on the Matthew texts chosen by the Revised Common Lectionary for Advent of 2007.

    Judgment and Trouble in the World **The opening illustration is based on pages 299-321 from the book Blood and Thunder by Hampton Sides. In the fall of 1849, a fur trapper named James White became frustrated with the slow moving pace of his wagon train along the Santa Fe trail. White, his young ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Ways To Deal With The Future

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Oct 7, 2009
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    In this text James is making the point to the readers that knowing the future is not near as important as being prepared for the future.

    Ways to Deal with the Future James 4:13-17 Introduction Mankind has always demonstrated an almost unquenchable desire to know the future. Psychics in this country rake in millions of dollars annually because people want to know what the future holds. Probably every major newspaper in this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Samuel Stone avatar

    Stewardship Of A Brave Heart Series

    Contributed by Samuel Stone on Oct 31, 2007
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    It was a stewardship Sunday out our church and the lectionary text falls on Mark 10:17-31.

    Mark 10:17-31 17 As he was setting out on a journey, a man ran up and knelt before him, and asked him, “Good Teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life?” 18 Jesus said to him, “Why do you call me good? No one is good but God alone. 19 You know the commandments: ‘You shall not murder; You ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Obstacles To Grace

    Contributed by Benny Anthony on May 8, 2007
    based on 15 ratings
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    This is a Walk to Emmaus Sermon that I gave at a Men’s Walk. Various texts used throughout.

    As I was preparing this talk I was reminded of someone who truly had great obstacles to grace. How many of you know who John Newton was? Well, let me tell you something about him. He was born in the summer of 1725, in the city of London, England. His mother was a devout member of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Bryan Beverly avatar

    "It's Tight, But It's Right"

    Contributed by Bryan Beverly on Oct 24, 2014
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    This text reminds us that God sets the terms and conditions for a life with Him through Jesus Christ.

    “Enter through the narrow gate; for the gate is wide and the road is easy that leads to destruction, and there are many who take it. 14For the gate is narrow and the road is hard that leads to life, and there are few who find it. (Matthew 7:13-14) This text is part of a discourse by Jesus to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bob Faulkner avatar

    Ishmael, Jesus, Ecumenicity, Persecution, Conversions To Islam Series

    Contributed by Bob Faulkner on Aug 13, 2015
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    A series of important considerations regarding Islam and Muhammad before we get into the actual text of Koran.

    Lesson 4, Isaac and Ishmael, in the Bible and the Koran The book of Genesis records a delightful story of one who is the father of all the faithful ones of all time. This man, Abraham, is promised a son who will carry on his line and be a blessing to all humanity. Trying to help God out, Abraham ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Gerald Roberts avatar

    "What Will You Do In 2018 ?"

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Nov 29, 2017
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    Based on the three I wills in the text I will rejoice, I will not keep silent, and I will not rest.

    “What will you do in 2018?” Isaiah 61:10-62:3 What Does the Text Say? New Years Eve Carr Memorial 2018 1. The Text tells us of the Anointed One who will preach and bring “Good News” • The Anointed One will be a Preacher of Good Tidings Good News to the meek, to the repentant, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Kevin Higgins avatar

    Ambassadors For Christ

    Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Nov 3, 2019
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    Every believer represents Christ in this world. This text shows a few ways to represent Him better.

    2 Corinthians 5:11-21 Ambassadors for Christ Oak Ridge Baptist Church October 27, 2019 Introduction Today I want to challenge you with one simple idea. I want to plead with you to give your life to Christ. If you’ve never trusted Jesus Christ as your savior, I plead with you even now to give your ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    If I Had Only One Sermon To Preach . . .

    Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Nov 6, 2019
     | 5,300 views

    You have only one chance to preach a sermon. What text would you use?

    Many years ago, I remember reading a book called “If I had only one sermon to preach”. The photos of the ministers on the front cover or dust jacket made me think twice about reading it, though, because these men had some of the most sour expressions I’ve ever seen! It reminded me of a bit of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    Another Job For The Holy Spirit

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on May 31, 2014
    based on 8 ratings
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    How He acts in the lives of unbelievers. Link inc. to formatted text, audio, PowerPoint.

    Another Job for the Holy Spirit John 16:7-11 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/AnotherJob.html Jesus is just hours from going to the cross. He has very important words He is leaving with us. In those days the Holy Spirit 'came upon' people. In our present church age, He comes to dwell 'within' ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bryan Beverly avatar

    What To Do When You Are Bent Out Of Shape

    Contributed by Bryan Beverly on Aug 20, 2014
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    This text teaches us that Jesus Christ can fix our lives and give us an identity.

    10Now he was teaching in one of the synagogues on the sabbath. 11And just then there appeared a woman with a spirit that had crippled her for eighteen years. She was bent over and was quite unable to stand up straight. 12When Jesus saw her, he called her over and said, “Woman, you are set ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bryan Beverly avatar

    The Eunuch Who Was Cut-Off From God

    Contributed by Bryan Beverly on Aug 22, 2014
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    This text teaches us that we are not whole unless we are connected to God through Jesus Christ.

    26Then an angel of the Lord said to Philip, “Get up and go toward the south to the road that goes down from Jerusalem to Gaza.” (This is a wilderness road.) 27So he got up and went. Now there was an Ethiopian eunuch, a court official of the Candace, queen of the Ethiopians, in charge of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Bruce Northam avatar

    In The Meantime

    Contributed by Dr. Bruce Northam on Jul 11, 2020
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    In the meantime means, until something expected happens.That is exactly what Peter is discussing in this text.

    In the meantime…In the meantime means, until something expected happens, or while something else is happening: “Your computer won't arrive until Thursday. In the meantime, you can use the one at the volunteer desk” or “Meanwhile back at the ranch…”. Meanwhile and meantime can both be nouns or ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist