Independence Day:God's Closeness in Uncertain Times

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  • Bob Gillchrest avatar

    Grace Is About Transformation

    Contributed by Bob Gillchrest on Jan 28, 2011
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    Saul the zealot becomes Paul the apostle

    What does the word ‘zeal’ mean to you? Do you picture some running around fanatically shouting and calling our attention to some-thing very important that needs our focus immediately? Do you have a picture in mind of Teddy Roosevelt and his Rough Riders charging up San Juan hill in Cuba ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Deliver Us From Evil: The Hope Of The Resurrection

    Contributed by Ken Pell on May 2, 2011
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    The resurrection makes life worth living -- and leaving!

    DELIVER US FROM EVIL: THE HOPE OF THE RESURRECTION Revelation 14:13 Sermon Objective: The Resurrection makes life worth living … and leaving. INTRO Easter Sunday, as exhilarating as it is, has, shall I say a “negative side-effect” that we must address. If we are not careful we begin to live and ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    He's Waiting At The Well

    Contributed by Anne Benefield on Feb 27, 2008
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    Like the woman at the well, we are thirsty for salvation, and Jesus waits for us with living water at the well.

    Introduction: Our reading today is so completely rich with meaning that I am going to go through it verse by verse. I hope in this way to open the text that it might address us where we are, for Christ always comes to us no matter where we are. Prayer: Lord God, we come thirsty. We live in a ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Taking A Stand Series

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 15, 2007
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    Gideon obeyed God immediately. Even though he was afraid, even though he knew the consequences of his actions were likely to be death, Gideon obeyed.

    Taking A Stand: Stories Of The People Of God Judges 6: 25-32 April 30, 2006 Intro: There comes a time when we need to take a stand for what it right. That is rarely easy – it often carries with it a price – but the cost is worth it. In the last book of CS Lewis’ Chronicles of Narnia, called ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kenneth Anthony avatar

    Charismatic Apostles

    Contributed by Kenneth Anthony on Apr 28, 2006
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    Apostles were charismatic evangelists that connected and bonded with people in order to bring them to Christ. Explore five characteristics of charismatic Christians.

    We all love high achievers. We love our professional athletes, entrepreneurs, and other “go-getters” that “make it” in the world. We also want to be like them in some ways and claim our moment in the spotlight. It’s no accident that we see tens of thousands of young people auditioning for ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    Am I A Messy Christian? Series

    Contributed by David Selleck on Oct 26, 2006
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    Series of four sermons using Micheal Yaconelli’s book "Messy Spirituality" God’s Annoying Love for Imperfect People

    Template Oct 1, Messy Spiritualism Series 1 2006 World Communion Sunday Messages adapted from Messy Spirituality by Michael Yaconelli. Felt Need: Does God accept me with all my baggage, shortcomings, sins? Desired Outcome: To understand that God always is seeking and loving the least of ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Mother - Teacher Of Wisdon

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on May 14, 2006
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    Mother is the representative of God sharing timeless wisdom. Women generally represent the nature of God.

    Mother – Teacher of Wisdom Proverbs 1:1-9 Well here we are on Mother’s day, probably one of the most sentimental days of the year for most people. Some find elation and joy over the excitement of the day. For others there is a feeling of sadness because of lost or broken relationships. I really ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    A New Heaven And A New Earth

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Sep 27, 2008
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    St. John paints an amazing picture of the future...a picture of heaven that challenges conventional thinking about the afterlife.

    Sermon for Retirement Suites by the Lake – September 28, 2008 – “A New Heaven and a New Earth” Revelation 21:1 Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away, and there was no longer any sea. 2 I saw the Holy City, the new Jerusalem, coming down ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Attribute Two | A Man Is Willing To Sacrifice Series

    Contributed by Vince Miller on Apr 26, 2018
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    While it is natural to be a taker, God’s man is a giver. He understands that God is a generous giver who gave the ultimate sacrifice for all men.

    Well, gentlemen, we are in the second of the nine attributes of a man. This week we’re looking at willing to sacrifice. And what it means to be willing to sacrifice in our life. Here’s just a couple of key verses that I think it’s crucial for us to key in on in regards to this. Because I believe ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What About My Priorities? Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on May 4, 2018
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    Now that I belong to Jesus, how should that decision and relationship affect the priorities of my life?

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Now I belong to Jesus, WHAT NOW? • In this series we have been examining some the implications in our life because of our relationship with Jesus. • Today we examine the area of my priorities. How should my faith and my relationship with Jesus impact my priorities? • I ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Crises Of Being A Father

    Contributed by Dan Santiago on Oct 17, 2013
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    This sermon says that we should honor the father because of the many crises they need to overcome.

    CRISES OF BEING A FATHER Luke 15:11–32 (NIV) ILLUSTRATION Bill Cosby once observed, "If the new American father feels bewildered and even defeated, let him take comfort from the fact that whatever he does in any fathering situation has a fifty percent chance of being right." The reason I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Menace Of Murmuring

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Jun 4, 2013
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    A sermon targeting the problem of discontent in the lives of Christians.

    "The Menace of Murmuring" 1 Corinthians 10:1-12 1 Corinthians 10:1 Moreover, brethren, I would not that ye should be ignorant, how that all our fathers were under the cloud, and all passed through the sea; 2 And were all baptized unto Moses in the cloud and in the sea; 3 And did all eat the same ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    In Search Of The North Pole

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Feb 13, 2015
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    In the Book "Winnie the Pooh and the North Pole"; Christopher Robin has organized a band of animals on a journey to the North Pole. It seems to me, that this expedition to the North Pole is symbolic of our culture's quest for the spiritual.

    For those not familiar with an Anglican Service, there are four Scriptures readings before the Message. Today's assigned Lessons are: 2 Kings 2:1-12 Psalm 50:1-6 ; 2 Corinthians 4:3-6 ; and Mark 9:2-9 .; Children's stories .... Can often bring insight... to greater Spiritual Truths. In the Book ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Stephen E. Trail avatar

    The Blessings Of Believing

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Aug 31, 2015
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    A sermon to help with assurance of salvation.

    "The Blessings of Believing" 1 John 5:12 1 John 5:11 And this is the record, that God hath given to us eternal life, and this life is in his Son. 12 He that hath the Son hath life; and he that hath not the Son of God hath not life. 13 These things have I written unto you that believe on the name ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Life, A Cathedral

    Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Sep 5, 2011
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    How should one ’feel’ when rubbing shoulders with God? Can we be expected to feel something specific to the occasion? Maybe what I feel and how I behave has much to do with how I understand authority; how I respect or despise it; maybe my behaving and fee

    Life, a Cathedral Scripture: Exodus 3:1-5 Glenys and I recently vacationed in Quebec. While there, two experiences stood out for me as the highlights of our vacation. These impressed me, not in the sense that it met my entertainment approval but these affected me and my sense of things. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army