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"Heaven's Glory"

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Sep 22, 2002

based on 225 ratings

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Heaven seems to us like an abstract concept, yet it’s a real, substantive place. If we’re uncomfortable here on earth, it’s because we’re not home yet.

“Heaven’s Glory” Revelation 21:1-7, 27 -Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts A wealthy Christian was preoccupied with the idea of bringing some of his riches to Heaven. He knew the Bible clearly teaches that you can’t take it with you. Nonetheless, he ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-7

Denomination: Congregational

How To Deal With A Shortage Of Wisdom Series

Contributed by Kelly Randolph on Feb 17, 2003

based on 430 ratings

| 54,966 views

This message explains how believers may appropriate God’s wisdom.

How to Deal with a Shortage of Wisdom James 1:5-8 In 1999, State Farm Insurance rated the most dangerous intersections for accidents in the United States. The winner (or better, loser) was the corner of Belt Line Road and Midway Road in Addison, Texas. There were 263 reported crashes at that ...read more

Scripture: James 1:5-8, James 1:1-8, Psalm 111:10

Denomination: Baptist

Kindling The Fire Of Revival

Contributed by Clark Frailey on May 3, 2002

based on 81 ratings

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A look at how to kindle the fire of revival in church. Covers some basic history, definitions of revival, and a challenge to be a revival church.

Kindling the Fire of Revival "Where there is no vision, the people perish." (Prov 28:18) INTRODUCTION: Background 1) ILLUS. / Revival Defined a. A visiting preacher was concerned when he began the first night of a revival meeting and noticed all of the men wearing guns. Although rattled, he did ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Baptist

Baptism, What's That About?

Contributed by Warren Curry on Sep 21, 2004

based on 16 ratings

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Baptism is a very significant part of the Christian faith through our relationship to the Lord Jesus Christ.

Basic 5 point outline taken from Denver Sizemore’s Book, 13 Lessons in Christian Doctrine. College Press. Baptism, What’s That About? Matthew 28:18-20 Intro. Well, as I have been stating over the past couple of weeks, we are leading up to what is going to be a Baptism Sunday. We are now 3 weeks ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Casual Faith Or Committed Faith?

Contributed by Travis Johnson on Mar 18, 2006

based on 130 ratings

| 26,714 views

What is the secret to real Christian living? Not how much you know; great leadership ability; personal charisma; or even a winning, positive attitude. The real key to Christian living is summed up in 2 words: FOLLOW ME.

CASUAL FAITH OR COMMITTED FAITH? Mark 8:34, If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself & take up his cross & follow me. Intro: I saw a cartoon that showed a church building with a billboard in front that said: "The LITE CHURCH: 24% fewer commitments, home of the 71/2% tithe, 15 ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:34

Denomination: Holiness

This Thing Called Faith Series

Contributed by Jake Kircher on Dec 28, 2005

based on 14 ratings

| 5,692 views

What is faith?

Tonight I want to talk about this thing called faith! I mean, what the heck is it? We hear it talked about all the time. Married couples are supposed to remain faithful. Church tells us to be men and women of faith. Even the Boston Red Sox motto for the year is, “Keep the Faith.” But do we really ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Focus: Your Best Friend Or Your Worst Enemy

Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 15, 2000

based on 24 ratings

| 6,642 views

God is calling for us to have the right focus for life

Focus: Our best friend or worst enemy? Matthew 14:22-36 March 22, 1998 Morning Service Introduction 1. Apollo 13 Mission: The mission was doomed, there numerous problems and failures, the only thing that saved the men on board was creativity and will to live, at one specific point in the mission ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-36

Denomination: Church Of God

Harnessing The Power Of The Resurrection Series

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Dec 29, 2000

based on 160 ratings

| 5,743 views

Learning to harness the REAL power of the Resurrection

Since becoming a Born-Again Christian, I have always wanted to “know Christ and the power of His resurrection and the fellowship of sharing in His sufferings, becoming like Him in His death.” (Phil 3:10) I really desired to understand the “power of His resurrection.” As a young Christian, I ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:10, Matthew 22:37-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christ The Willing Sacrifice Series

Contributed by Dustin T Parker on Nov 19, 2006

based on 4 ratings

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No one realized the requirement for Jesus’ sacrifice.. or his willingness

Pentecost 17 Christ, the Willing Sacrifice Mark 8:27-35 † In the Name of Jesus! † Grace and Peace is for you, from God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ! Rebuke – Rebuked What was so satanic about Peter’s comments? I can hear Peter’s thoughts, as he listened to Jesus that incredible day. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:27-35

Denomination: Lutheran

Addresss To The Christ-Killers Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jun 5, 2007

based on 1 rating

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Exposition of Acts 2:14-36 about Peter’s scriptural explanation of Pentacost, our responsiblity in the death of Christ, and His resurrection being hallmarks of the gospel

Text: Acts 2:14-36, Title: Address to the Christ-Killers, Date/Place: NRBC, 6/10/07, AM A. Opening illustration: Talk about the young man indicted on murder charges here in Tifton this week. Suppose that I came in here today and accused you (because you live in Tifton) being guilty of it. Or what ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:14-36

Denomination: Baptist

Knowing Your Place In God's Will

Contributed by Sean Lester on Jan 18, 2007

based on 19 ratings

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D. God does have a will for your life, and He isn’t keeping it a secret from you. Do you want to know what it is? This passage that I have read tells us about God’s will for your lives. If you will understand it, then you will be able to live according

“Knowing Your Place in the Will of God” Rev. Sean D. Lester August 17, 2003 Hebrews 9:15-28 Introduction: A. “Are you in the will of God,” someone may ask you. It is a hard question to answer. How do you know what God’s will is for your life? You know that God wants you to be saved, to ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:15-28

Denomination: Pentecostal

Who Wants To Be A Winner Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on May 4, 2007

based on 7 ratings

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Being a winner does not have to be a worldly issue. God expects His children to conquer, win, triumph in this world. What are the attributes needed to accomplish this.

“Who Wants To Be A Winner” 1 John 5:1-5 > Regis Philbin seems to have a golden touch these days. Almost everything he touches seems to have public acceptance and is successful. Regis was the initial host of the show “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?” I have a different question for us this morning, ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:1, 1 John 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Expect To Be Blessed Series

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Feb 27, 2010

based on 4 ratings

| 10,553 views

Expecting To Be Blessed sometimes means giving up every one of our own plans and hanging on for dear life.

Expect To Be Blessed Faith Expectations Part 1 04/20/08 PM Reading: Romans 15:4-13 Text: Jeremiah 29:11-14 [This lesson and this series are drawn from the writings of Tom Allen in his book “What to expect now that you believe.”] Introduction We are told in Romans 15:4 “For whatever was written in ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Standing In The Shadows Of Greatness

Contributed by Alvin Hathaway, Sr. on Mar 21, 2009

based on 1 rating

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We stand in the shadows of greatness because we are spiritually weak, morally weak, physically weak.

Standing in the Shadows of Greatness Description of Standing in the Shadows of Motown – Backup Band We are all standing of the shadows waiting for our moment when the spotlight is taken off of someone else and placed on ourselves. Unfortunately if your ascension is based upon someone else’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:2

Denomination: Baptist

The Light Revealed As Conquerer Series

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Apr 8, 2011

based on 1 rating

| 3,629 views

This is a sermon series focusing on learning more about Jesus Christ.

Isaiah 9:1-4 NIV Nevertheless, there will be no more gloom for those who were in distress. In the past he humbled the land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali, but in the future he will honor Galilee of the Gentiles, by the way of the sea, along the Jordan-- 2 The people walking in darkness have ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:5-6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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