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The Feasts (Leviticus 23)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Oct 24, 2024

What did the ancient feasts foreshadow? Let's look at Leviticus 23.

What were the annual feasts kept by Israel? Are variations on Passover and Pentecost still observed by Christians? How has wave sheaf Sunday during the Days of Unleavened Bread become the central Christian feast? Let’s look at Leviticus 23. What was the weekly feast and what was not to be done on ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A Fresh Start Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Aug 7, 2008

Sometimes in life we need a fresh start and Jesus offers us that.

The Journey of Life – A Fresh Start Slide This is an exciting time for Hickory Creek. This new facility provides a perfect opportunity to make a fresh start in our ministry. It is an opportunity to minister to new people and begin new ministries. It is exciting to have these opportunities to start ...read more

Scripture: John 4:4-42

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lights To Our Generation

Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Jun 5, 2024

Paul told the Philippians that they were to be blameless in a corrupt generation

Lights to Our Generation Philippians 2:12-18 Good morning. Isaiah 5:20 Woe to those who call evil good, and good evil; who put darkness for light, and light for darkness; who put bitter for sweet, and sweet for bitter! Isaiah 5:21 Woe to those who are wise in their own eyes, and prudent in their ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Incarnation - Advent 5, 2011 Series

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Dec 28, 2011

Do not let anyone judge you by what you eat or drink, or with regard to a religious festival, a New Moon celebration or a Sabbath day. These are a shadow of the things that were to come; the reality, however, is found in Christ.

Dakota Community Church December 25, 2011 Incarnation So far we have looked at the hope (past, present, and future) that Christmas offers to every man; then in week two, Tyson spoke on the peace of knowing God, in week 3 we looked at the joy that is not of human origin and last week we rounded ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:6-17

Denomination: Mennonite

Ready And Waiting

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Sep 1, 2005

Paul’s personal epitaph provides insight into what it means for every believer to be ready and waiting to face the reality of death.

Through the New Testament 2005 Ready and Waiting 2 Timothy 4:6-8 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO The other day I had a conversation with a family about death and dying. Preachers probably have those kinds of discussions more often than most people. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:6-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Daring To Shine Series

Contributed by David Dewitt on Sep 9, 2006

As disciples of Jesus we are called to shine like stars in this dark world

Daring to Shine Philippians 2:12-18 September 3, 2006 Morning Service Introduction One summer my brother and I went on our annual fishing trip to Lake Erie and one of the side trips that we made was to an old lighthouse. The lighthouse had been used to signal ships to avoid the shoreline and to ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-18

Denomination: Church Of God

Keeping The Faith Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Dec 5, 2014

If we are going to be committed to Jesus, we must strive to keep the faith!

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Today we are back in our series entitled, “Committed.” • The aim of this series is to help each one of us to strengthen our commitment to Jesus, who is fully committed to you. • WE examined the story of Zacchaeus to gain understanding of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:6-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Peace That God Gives

Contributed by Leo Samuel D G on Mar 21, 2017

The peace God offers is superior to what the world offers. God offers inward peace amidst all our problems. A good relationship with God would remove anxiety and mend broken relationships and in turn would help us experience the true peace.

Introduction: All of us desire peace and we prefer to live in a peaceful location. Global peace index is used to rank the peace in various countries. It is calculated by accounting for 22 indicators, which include external and internal conflicts, relationship with neighboring countries, criminality ...read more

Scripture: John 14:27

Denomination: *other

Blow Ye The Trumpet

Contributed by Darren Felarise on Jul 21, 2024

There are things that are happening in the Church today that must be dealt with!

Blow Ye The Trumpet Joel 1:4 4 That which the palmerworm hath left hath the locust eaten; and that which the locust hath left hath the cankerworm eaten; and that which the cankerworm hath left hath the caterpiller eaten. (KJV) Joel 1:8-14 8 Lament like a virgin girded with sackcloth for the ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:1

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Finish Well Series

Contributed by Ray Pritchard on Sep 5, 2003

Finishing well doesn’t happen by accident. Today we march to battle in the name of the Lord. The day of rest comes later.

Finishing Well II Timothy 4:6-8 Just before his team left the locker room to play for the national championship of college football at the Fiesta Bowl last January, Jim Tressel, head coach of the Ohio State Buckeyes, gathered his team for one final talk. After going over the game plan, he asked ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:6-8, 2 Timothy 4:1-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Right Priorities = Life Fulfillment Series

Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on May 9, 2004

The secret to a fulfilling, meaningful life is not in pleasure, drink, job, fame or power. . . so where is it? The answer is in making God your priority: "Remember your Creator in the days of your youth..." *HANDOUT INCLUDED*

Sermon #2 - The Foundation of Fulfillment: Start With God Last week, we found in our study that fulfillment doesn’t come with anything that the world has to offer. Even the people that have reached the level that they were reaching for, have found that it doesn’t fulfill. For instance, <ILLUS> ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 12:13-14, Ecclesiastes 12:1-8

Denomination: Holiness

From The Declaration Of His Innocence To The Death Of Jesus.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Feb 22, 2022

The kingdom was on offer in the Person of the King, even as He hung there dying upon the Cross. The offer has never been withdrawn, for any who will come to Him.

FROM THE DECLARATION OF HIS INNOCENCE TO THE DEATH OF JESUS. Luke 23:13-49. LUKE 23:13-25. “I have found no fault in this man,” Pilate told Jesus’ accusers. “No, nor yet Herod.” “Nothing worthy of death” (Luke 23:14-15). “I have found no cause of death in Him” (Luke 23:22b). Thus we see that our ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:13-49

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Happiness Through Being An Example Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Oct 16, 2020

Live the kind of life that will make others want to follow Jesus.

Happiness Through Being an Example Jeffery Anselmi / General Be Happy / Happiness; Joy; Obedience and Disobedience / Philippians 2:12–18 Live the kind of life that will make others want to follow Jesus. INTRODUCTION • One of the things we search for in life is happiness. There are so many things ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Making Faith Your Own Series

Contributed by David Moore on Aug 3, 2004

making faith your own

First off, happy Father’s Day. Be nice to your Father’s today. I’m told that flashing electric ties are nice presents, at least that’s what my dad told me the first time I got him one, so that’s been his gift ever since. Just a handy last minute gift idea from your caring pastor. Have you ever had ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-30

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Legacy Of A Champion Series

Contributed by John Harvey on Aug 19, 2004

Paul encourages Timothy to live the legacy of his heritage and how we too must live out our faith by the influence we have on others.

Gold Medal Living Legacy of a Champion 08/22/04 Intro: Relay analogy; Passing the baton; One generation reaching into the next. **PP- Picture of Baton Race Examples from scripture: Moses to Joshua (Deut. 31:2-3) David to Solomon (I Chron. 29:22-23) ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:4-5

Denomination: Baptist