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  • Sunitha Justin avatar

    Embracing God's Hope At Hard Times

    Contributed by Sunitha Justin on Sep 28, 2015
    based on 7 ratings
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    At hard times, you need to cling on to hope that wouldn’t disappoint. In Christ, you have endless hope. Don’t give up. God needn’t open heavens for a miracle to take place in your life. A wave of His hand or a mere whi

    2 Kings 7:2 – “Look, even if the Lord should open the floodgates of the heavens, could this happen?” These are the words of the officer to prophet Elisha. What was the officer actually trying to mean? He was trying to say to Elisha, it is impossible. What you are saying is ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Except Ye Repent

    Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Sep 6, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
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    There is a forgotten word in the preaching of today. It is the word REPENTANCE.

    Except Ye Repent Luke 13:1-5 There is a forgotten word in the preaching of today. It is the word REPENTANCE. Pulpits and preachers are strangely silent today regarding the message of repentance. Repentance is the subject of our text this morning. Jesus was the finest teacher who ever lived. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    From Darkness To Light

    Contributed by Howard Gwartney on Apr 4, 2020
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    Paul Recounts His Conversion to Agrippa and tells him that Jesus told Paul to turn people from darkness to light.

    FROM DARKNESS TO LIGHT Acts 26:12-18 Acts 26:12 (NKJV ) “While thus occupied, as I journeyed to Damascus with authority and commission from the chief priests, 13 at midday, O king, along the road I saw a light from heaven, brighter than the sun, shining around me and those who journeyed with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus Brings Us Joy

    Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Dec 12, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 7,656 views

    This sermon was preached on the Third Sunday in Advent and is based on "The Magnificat" in Luke 1:46-55.

    Jesus Brings Us Joy --Luke 1:46-55 Music is central in the message of Christmas. I love the carols of Christmas; and, as I have said so often Handel’s Messiah. I love to hear the organ and trumpet resonate during the Christmas season. Christmas began with singing months before the Angel Choir ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Prepare The Way

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on Dec 9, 2024
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    A sermon for the second Sunday of Advent, Year C

    December 8, 2024 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Luke 3:1-18 Prepare the Way Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. The Romans were great road builders. They believed in roads. The picture here is a section of an ancient ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Overcoming Offenses

    Contributed by Jimmy Stewart on Nov 4, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 17,929 views

    No doubt offenses will come. But we must do all that we can to overcome them.

    Overcoming Offenses 1 Sam. 17 The Bible has a lot to say about offenses. (1)Prov. 18:19 "A brother offended is harder to be won than a strong city: and their contentions are like the bars of a castle". (2)Matt. 5: "if your right eye offends you, pluck it out, if your right hand offends you, cut ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    I'm Working More But Enjoying It Less

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Jan 27, 2014
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    A sermon on labor, work from Ecclesiastes (Title, Material and outline adapted from Dan Blazer's book, Life Is Worth Living, chapter 5)

    Introduction: Solomon in Ecclesiastes at times has a positive outlook on work, labor. Ecclesiastes 3:12, 13, NIV. Ecclesiastes 5:18, NIV. Ecclesiastes 9:9, NIV. At other times Solomon is downright negative about work and labor. “What does man gain from all his labour at which he toils ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Who's The Man Series

    Contributed by John Knight on Jul 22, 2003
    based on 40 ratings
     | 5,892 views

    A look at the life of Daniel; who’s in charge.

    Series: When Cultures Collide Topic: Who’s The Man June 16, 2002 Daniel 2:1-3 Introduction: Ill. Roller coaster-fun to experience. The turns, shakes, rolls, acceleration, hills, etc., but we know there is control; same experience as a passenger in a car and we will fear for our lives. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Who's Got The Salt

    Contributed by Jason Bonnicksen on Mar 15, 2011
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     | 8,147 views

    A message encouraging us to become salty Christians — rubbed with the essence of Jesus who make others thirst for God.

    SERMON TEXT: Matthew 5:13 INTRO If any of you have high-blood pressure, you know how important it is to monitor your daily salt intake. Now, I don’t have high blood pressure, but being on my diet, I’m trying to closely monitor my salt intake each day. And I have to tell ya, keeping ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Three Fingers Of God

    Contributed by John Gaston on Jun 8, 2024
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    Three times in history God wrote with His finger: the LAW at Mt. Horeb, He wrote JUDGMENT on the wall of Belshazzar's palace, and He wrote GRACE with the woman caught in adultery.

    THE THREE FINGERS OF GOD Deut. 9:10; Dan. 5:5; Jn. 8:6 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Kids are so helpful! You've probably seen the tremendous lines in to inspect luggage at airports. 2. Did you hear about the lady who purchased pirate swords for her sons just before flying home from vacation? ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Tim White avatar

    Obstacle To The Truth Series

    Contributed by Tim White on Feb 19, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,289 views

    The Leaders of the Jews stumble when they viewed Jesus. The allowed their Pride, Physicality and Prejudices to stand in the way. We must guard not to do the same thing.

    Obstacles to Christ For Previous sermon notes, please email pastortimwhite@gmail.com John 7:31-36 31 And many of the people believed in Him, and said, “When the Christ comes, will He do more signs than these which this Man has done?” 32 The Pharisees heard the crowd murmuring these things ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Broadway Series

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on May 29, 2005
    based on 54 ratings
     | 10,498 views

    Why is the narrow way the road less traveled? Because 1. It is difficult. 2. It is against the majority. 3. It includes persecution.

    Jesus said, “Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few find it” (Matthew 7:13-14). (A spontneous skit can be done here. ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • David Yarbrough avatar

    Discipleship Series

    Contributed by David Yarbrough on May 20, 2002
    based on 95 ratings
     | 29,234 views

    Our whole goal is to lead people to fall in love with God. Not to make them better people or better Christians, but to help them to better know the awesome power and intimacy of God’s love, and that will radically change their hearts and lives.

    Our whole goal is to lead people to fall in love with God. Not to make them better people or better Christians, but to help them to better know the awesome power and intimacy of God’s love, and that will radically change their hearts and lives. Humor: A rather pompous-looking deacon was ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Davon Huss avatar

    No Time For Romance

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Feb 16, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,842 views

    A sermon on marriage right before Valentines Day. (Portions taken from Terry MaCabe and Steven Slack from Lookout Magazine http://www.lookoutmag.com/)

    Sermon for 2/13/2005 No Time for Romance Introduction: Gail Ann Dorsey- No Time No time for talking, no time for walking, not time for loving you, Baby, I’ve got a lot on my mind. So much to do and too little time I got a lot on my mind, and I wish I knew where to draw the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Self Control

    Contributed by Eric Hanson on Aug 10, 2007
    based on 17 ratings
     | 16,420 views

    This message explores the nature of self control and how to walk in it in partnership with God. Practical action steps are included.

    SELF CONTROL Pastor Eric J. Hanson August 6, 2006 Read II Peter 1:1-11 and Galatians 5:16-25. Introduction: The writings of God through the apostles Peter and Paul could not be clearer on this matter of the Christian life. If a person genuinely comes into a saving relationship with the Lord ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational