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Waiting On God

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Dec 6, 2001

based on 144 ratings

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Questions to ask yourself at Christmas.

Years ago in Scotland, the Clark family had a dream. Clark and his wife worked and saved, making plans for their nine children and themselves to travel to the United States. It had taken years, but they finally saved enough money and obtained passports and reservations for the entire family on ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:25-35

Denomination: Baptist

A Faith That Soothes The Soul—part 5 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 26, 2003

based on 21 ratings

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Part 5 of a 6-part sermon. The faith of the Thessalonian Christians brought a thankfulness to God’s apostles, Paul, Silvanus & Timothy. What kind of faith soothes the apostle’s soul or give him absolute freedom in which to operate?

A FAITH THAT SOOTHES THE SOUL-V—1Thessalonians 1:1-10 The faith of the Thessalonian Christians brought a thankfulness to God’s apostles, Paul, Silvanus & Timothy. A church’s faith can soothe the souls of God’s apostles/messengers/delegates. The faith of a body of believers can soothe the soul of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Hope

Contributed by Robert Kerr on Aug 15, 2002

based on 87 ratings

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Christian hope, the source of it and the Nature of it and the Sphere of it.

INTRODUCTION: Hope and Love are things everyone needs. Hope gives you a direction otherwise you wander about lost. Some people hope for a large bank account for their old age, some hope for fame while they are young. Others hope just to be loved, and to find the capacity to love. ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:27

Denomination: Baptist

Finding Good/God In Adversity Series

Contributed by Tim Byrd on May 4, 2005

based on 24 ratings

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Part 9 in a series in Psam 119

Finding Good in Adversity Part 9 Sermon Series: A Word about the Word Date: May 11, 2003 P.M. Service Place: Allendale Baptist Text: Psalm 119: 65-72 Introduction As I looked and studied this 9th section in the 119th chapter I am reminded of the story of a man that went through great adversity: A ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:65-72

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Forgives And Empowers New Life

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Feb 16, 2006

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7th Sunday after Epiphany, Series B Jesus heals us through forgiveness.

7th Sunday after Epiphany February 10,2006 Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Gracious God, through the gift of your Son, you have come among us to offer us your promise of pardon and the hope of new life. Yet all too ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Denomination: Lutheran

Be Prepaired

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Dec 30, 2005

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First Sunday in advent - prepare

Be Prepared Mark 13:23-37 Sounds like a strange scripture passage for the first Sunday of advent. A discussion of the second coming. But isn’t the celebration of the first coming really only possible because of the expected return of Jesus Christ? I don’t know about all of you and your ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:23-37

Denomination: Congregational

What Are Your Expectations Of The Messiah?

Contributed by Philip Gill on Feb 9, 2003

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If John the Baptist had to make sure Jesus was the Messiah it may well have been because there were several examples upon which the expected messiah could be modelled. What are our expectations of the Messiah?

When John heard in prison what the Messiah was doing, he sent word by his disciples and said to him, "Are you the one who is to come, or are we to wait for another?" Jesus answered them, "Go and tell John what you hear and see: the blind receive their sight, the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:2-5

Denomination: Anglican

Finishing Well

Contributed by Davon Huss on Oct 11, 2004

based on 30 ratings

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Sermon from Russ Blowers on Finishing Well

Evening Service for 10/10/2004 Tell the story of Russ Blowers. Retired in 1995 to tend to his wife. 1 Timothy 6:6-16 Jesus said, “It is finished.” 33 years old, he never allowed anything to hinder his doing of the will of the Father. “For this purpose I came into the world.” John 17- I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Running Free

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Dec 6, 2005

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A sermon delivered at the local University Christian Union on how to run the race free and unhindered- and how to run the race till the end. (Covers a fair amount about proofing against falling away).

Running Free heb 12:1-13. Uni of Winch. 5th Dec 2005 In 1968 Tanzania selected John Stephen Akhwari to represent it in the Mexico City Olympics. During the marathon, he stumbled & fell seriously damaging his knee. By 7pm an Ethiopian runner had won the race, and all others had finished. Only a ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Narnia: A Deeper Magic

Contributed by Greg Hamby on Dec 19, 2005

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4th in a series of sermons based on "The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe" that makes the connection between the power of Aslan and the power of Christ.

“A Deeper Magic” I John 4: 7-12 December 18, 2005 I’d like to begin our time together this morning by asking you a question. Here it is, “What if it were always winter, but never Christmas?” To tell you the truth, this question isn’t my own. It is in fact a question that is suggested by the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-12

Denomination: Baptist

Ministry Of Reconciliation Series

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 28, 2002

based on 45 ratings

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Jesus wants us to practice a ministry of reconciliation.

GO FOR IT: THE MINISTRY OF RECONCILIATION! How shall we handle discord and opposition? Where do we bend? Where do we stand? Is the hill worth dying for? Noah needed to devise a system to tell if the waters were low enough to support life. Noah’s test was simple, let a dove fly out of the ark. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:18, Matthew 5:21-25

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Abraham's Promise And The Response

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 7, 2001

based on 27 ratings

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Conditions for seeing the fulfillment of God’s promises for your life

Unit 7 – Journeys Lesson 16 – God’s Promise to Abraham and Abraham’s Response – Gen. 12:2-3; 15:1-6; 18:1-15 For the Teacher’s Preparation 1. Aim: To lead the people to understand the nature of God’s promises and the conditions necessary to receive His blessings. 2. Explanation of the Aim: There ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

An Invisible Friend

Contributed by Keith Broyles on Jun 9, 2001

based on 44 ratings

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The Holy Spirit in our lives.

Like most everyone else, I think that television commercials are mostly to give us an opportunity to get up and get something to drink or to go the restroom or something without interrupting the actual show we are watching. For the most part, I am not a big fan of commercials. I can tolerate ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21

Denomination: Methodist

God Guides, Provides And Corrects

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 10, 2001

based on 26 ratings

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To lead the people to understand how the Lord guides, provides and corrects us during our journeys of faith.

Water for Thirsty Travelers Exodus 15:22-27 1. Aim: To lead the people to understand how the Lord guides, provides and corrects us during our journeys of faith. Illustration:F.E. Marsh has enumerated some of God’s blessings: An acceptance that can never be questioned. (Ephesians 1:6). An ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 15:22-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Gethsemane Experience.

Contributed by Olorunnisola Oni on Mar 15, 2008

based on 14 ratings

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It then reminds us that at one time or the other believers and non belivers alike are going to experience their Gethsemane. It then encourages us to go through it the same way Christ went through it.

Introduction: Today is the Palm Sunday; the day Jesus rode a colt triumphantly into Jerusalem. It also marks the week of His crucifixion. One of the incidences that happened during this week is his travail or struggle in Gethsemane. This Gethsemane experience like every other events of His ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:32-42

Denomination: Pentecostal

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