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    Where Is Jesus?

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Apr 21, 2011
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     | 8,360 views

    EPIPHANY 2 - Jesus' parents search for their Son. Where is Jesus? Jesus is in his Father's house. Jesus is in his people's hearts.

    WHERE IS JESUS? (Outline) January 16, 2011 - Epiphany 2 - LUKE 2:41-52 INTRO: Can there be anything scarier than a lost child? Even for a few minutes? Such a situation fills any parent with shock and anguish. Joseph and Mary certainly asked over and over: “Where is Jesus?” ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Change Amongst An Unchanging God

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on May 28, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,026 views

    Encouragement and optimism for a church congregation facing changes in their Sunday morning worship that includes a "blending" of styles and formats.

    Hebrews 1:8a; 10-13 and Hebrews 13:8 IF THERE IS ONE NEVER-ENDING HUMAN TRUTH THAT STANDS THE TEST OF TIME IT IS THIS: THE ONE THING THAT SEEMS TO NEVER CHANGE IS CHANGE ITSELF. WE ARE ALWAYS CHANGING. WE ARE ALWAYS FACING CHANGE. OUR WORLD CHANGES. TECHNOLOGY AND SCIENCES CHANGES. HEALTH ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    The Steadfast Man Series

    Contributed by David Quackenbush on Jun 1, 2008
    based on 9 ratings
     | 33,812 views

    A message that examines God’s call to Steadfastness, the great need of it, biblical examples of it, requirements of Steadfastness, hinderances to and how to cultivate Steadfastness in our character.

    The Steadfast Man series:Developing the Character of a Man of God Scripture Reading: 1Cor 15:51-58 51 Behold, I shew you a mystery; We shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed, 52 In a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trump: for the trumpet shall sound, and the dead shall be ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Revival #3: Returning To Our First Love Series

    Contributed by C Jordan on Jun 8, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,981 views

    Our highest calling as Christians is to be with Jesus. When we lose our passion for Jesus, and interest in the Kingdom of God, we need a personal revival.

    REVIVAL #3 – RETURNING TO OUR FIRST LOVE INTRO: For the past few weeks, we’ve been considering the topics of healing and revival. • Is this as good as it gets? I don’t know about you, but I’m tired of the usual. • I want to see more of God in my life, my ministry, and our church. OPENING TEXT: ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Preaching The Gospel Series

    Contributed by Bong Baylon on Apr 3, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 14,241 views

    Preaching the Gospel brings the power of the kingdom to the very doorstep of those who do not know God.

    Title: Preaching the Gospel Text: Luke 10:1-16 Take-off 1. Let’s go back to our series on using our authority in the kingdom of God. We come now to the second key of the kingdom: Preaching the Gospel. 2. Prayer can be done inside the four walls of our church. But preaching the Gospel cannot be ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Words Hurt! Series

    Contributed by Jake Kircher on Dec 28, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 5,217 views

    What to do when we face verbal opposition.

    Intro: In a group of three or four, brainstorm and make a list on the back of your outline of the meanest things you have heard said. After a couple minutes, have them share what they came up with. Make a list on the white board. A popular phrase that was said all the time when I was growing up ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Cut-Er-Loose

    Contributed by Ron Hicks on Aug 13, 2007
    based on 18 ratings
     | 4,441 views

    There is one challenge that not many are willing to take on, and that is to conquer the sin in their lives. I assure you that it is challenging, adventurous, dangerous, and certainly rewarding.

    CUT-ER-LOOSE It’s amazing the challenges that men and women will take on. Iraq for one example. They will also trek into the wilderness, over deserts, sail the oceans in small boats, and float around the world in balloons, and so on. I suppose to prove manhood or the strength of womanhood. But ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Gospel Shoes Of Peace Series

    Contributed by Mark Perryman on Feb 28, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 13,052 views

    How to stand against the devil

    TITLE: “Gospel Shoes of Peace" INTRO: Tell a lot about a person by the shoes he wears - Your shoes are making a statement about you. - Cowboy boots - you’re saying you’re macho, mountain man - Wingtip shoes - Accountant, Engineer - Tassels - cool & hip - Sandals - California - No shoes - from ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Rock Crumbles Series

    Contributed by Thomas Cash on May 14, 2009
    based on 9 ratings
     | 7,580 views

    Note the depth of honesty in the Gospels. There is no cover-up here: Peter blew it! But Before we condemn Peter, given the circumstances, would we have shown up in Caiaphas’ courtyard that evening?

    Sermon Notes “The Rock Crumbles” Matthew 26:31-35, 69-75 Introduction: Did you know that Las Vegas has opened a call-in phone service called “Connection Confession?” It is a service where people can call and confess their sins to a recording – a confession hot-line. Here is how it works – for ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "You Can Be So Great!"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 7, 2010
    based on 10 ratings
     | 3,540 views

    As sermon about saying "no" to self and "yes" to God.

    Luke 4:1-13 “You Can be so Great!” By: Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN Lisa went for a long walk in the woods. It had been an exhausting 6 months, and she needed time to think. She had worked so hard on the campaign. Ever since her ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    A Highway For Our God Series

    Contributed by David Simpson on Sep 6, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,578 views

    Signs along the highway point our practical spiritual truths we should apply to our lives. This three week series uses several signs to guide believers on their spiritual journey through life.

    Sermon Lanier Christian Church September 4, 2016 David Simpson Signs of Life: A Highway for our God Isaiah 40:3-5 Lanier Christian Church is located on the busiest highway in all of Hall County. In fact it is one of the most traveled roads in all of Northeast Georgia. Over 25,000 cars travel ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    "Taming The Beast Of Uncontrollable Self”

    Contributed by Bubot Parago on Nov 3, 2018
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,322 views

    Now.... Start Aiming that Chair. It's not that the lion is afraid of the chair -- it's that the lion is confused by the chair

    INTRODUCTION: Of all the things we have to govern in this life, self is often our greatest challenge! Self-control is listed last as the capstone in the nine fruits of the HolySpirit, since it takes a lot of self-control to exercise the other eight virtues! It takes a lot of self-control just to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Six Superhero Fashion Musts For The Well-Dressed Soul Series

    Contributed by Ken Henson on Oct 8, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,110 views

    Following is a list of accoutrements for the spiritual warrior-think of it as a warrior’s must-have items for walking the ramp of the spiritual fashion show.

    Ephesians 6:4 Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place, 15 and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace. 16 In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Why Don't We Hear God's Voice

    Contributed by John Daniel Johnson on Feb 3, 2019
     | 6,949 views

    The voice that we choose to listen to will determine our success or failure in life. If you choose to listen to the negativity in this life, you’ll be a failure. As believers, we need to harken to the voice of our Father in everything we do.

    Why Don't We Hear God's Voice Scripture Reference: John 12:27-33 & Hebrews 1:1-2 Preached at Mount Zion Baptist Church on August 19, 2018 Delivered by Rev. John Daniel Johnson Illustration—a few days ago, a thunderstorm passed over our area. Lightning was popping around everywhere. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Struggles, Shipwrecks, And Satan

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Feb 19, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,920 views

    Paul issues three cautions of the Christian life

    Text: 1 Tim 1:18-20, Title: Struggles, Shipwrecks, and Satan, Date/Place: WHBC, 2.11.18, AM A. Opening illustration: Job’s life and struggles B. Background to passage: Paul has dropped Timothy off at Ephesus to handle some problems with false teaching in the church there. Some were more serious ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist