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  • Michael B. Perrott avatar

    Ready - Or Not? #1 Series

    Contributed by Michael B. Perrott on Nov 26, 2008
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    A SERMON FOR THE FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT Jesus says to keep watch, keep awake - to be ready and prepared. A call to put our spiritual ’house’ in order to welcome him.

    Mark 13:24-37 A TIME OF CELEBRATION IS AT HAND! Yes, a time of celebration is at hand – a new year begins today! “But”, I hear you say, “hang on a sec! It isn’t January 1st, it’s November 30!” Ah, true it is, but just the same, a new year begins today! The Church’s new year, that is. Today ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Week 4 – The Candle Of Purity Series

    Contributed by Jordan Muck on Sep 27, 2016
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    24 Days leading up to Christmas

    Series: 24 Week: 4 Passage: John 3:16-17 Title: Week 4 – The Candle of Purity Focus: Christmas ADVENT BACKGROUND: There are often many symbols used to represent Advent from various churches of many denominations. An evergreen wreath is a solid staple followed by four to five candles. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Christ Of Christmas

    Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Apr 20, 2017
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    THE DEPTH OF THE REAL MEANING OF CHRISTMAS IS BEING LOST, AS THE SPIRITUAL AWARENESS OF THE WORLD LESSENS. CHRISTMAS IS NO LONGER BEING CELEBRATED AS THE BIRTH OF CHRIST. THE RESULT IS A LOSS OF HOPE FOR THE WORLD AND THE CHURCH.

    THE CHRIST OF CHRISTMAS AS I WAS PREPARING FOR MY MESSAGE TODAY I CAME ACROSS THIS STATEMENT. “AS A WHOLE, PEOPLE LOOK FORWARD TO CHRISTMAS WITH MORE ANTICIPATION THAN ANY OTHER SEASON OF THE YEAR.” COMMERCIAL INTERESTS CERTAINLY ANTICIPATE THE COMING CHRISTMAS SEASON. THEY GEAR THEIR ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Eternal Perspectives: Transformed By Truth John 14:1-3 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Dec 29, 2023
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    In John 14:1-3, Jesus unfolds profound truths that have the power to transform our lives. In a world often clouded by uncertainties, these verses offer an eternal perspective that transcends the challenges of our earthly journey.

    Eternal Perspectives: Transformed by Truth Introduction: Today, we delve into the timeless words of John 14:1-3, where Jesus unfolds profound truths that have the power to transform our lives. In a world often clouded by uncertainties, these verses offer an eternal perspective that transcends the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Watch The Oil PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023
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    Encourage Christians to always be prepared, keep their faith strong, and remain focused on Jesus Christ, as we do not know the day or hour of His return.

    Good morning, church! I'm thrilled to share God's word with you today. We're going to dive into Matthew 25:1-13. In this passage, Jesus illustrates the kingdom of heaven through the Parable of the Ten Virgins. Five of them were wise and five were foolish. As we walk through this passage, we'll ...read more

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    The Blessed Hope Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Nov 29, 2015
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    Blessed Hope though: 1) Personal Confirmation (Luke 1:39–40), 2) Physical Confirmation (Luke 1:41a, 44), and 3) Prophetic Confirmation (Luke 1:41b–43, 45).

    So far in 2015, 14,472 Albertans have lost their jobs in group layoffs. Everybody expects more layoffs to come. Earlier this month, the Calgary Herald asked people to share their stories about being laid off. Some wrote of worsening financial hardships. Others wrote of desperately trying to sell ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    1 Purpose Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jan 21, 2013
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    1)The Elements of Purposeful Unity (Philippians 2:1) 2) The Essence of Purposeful Unity (Philippians 2:2a), 3)The Expression of Purposeful Unity (Philippians 2:2b)

    It’s not too difficult to see the effect of strife. Internationally, we see conflict and hostage taking. In North America, we just came out of a hockey lockout after many months of people not working. In Canada, native blockages have meant disrupted travel, and shipping. In Ontario, many ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Leadership Matters Series

    Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Feb 13, 2021
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    Paul instructs Titus to appoint elders in all the churches on Crete. We learn the qualifications of elders and that character is more important that charisma.

    Titus: Leadership Matters Titus 1:5-9 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 02-07–2021 Leadership Training I became a Christian on the last day of 1990. Early in 1991, the college ministry I attended had leadership training classes and I showed up eager to learn. What I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Faith's Reward

    Contributed by Robert Cote on Dec 6, 2006
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    The blessings of salvation through living faith.

    Faith’s Reward 1 Peter 1:9 The scripture reads, “Receiving the end of your faith, even the salvation of your souls.” The greatest blessing we receive is that which is upon us each and every day, our salvation. If I thought as so many professing Christians do today, that I could never be sure of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    At His Appearing

    Contributed by Dr. Keion Parrish on Jun 9, 2007
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     | 3,470 views

    How to live until Christ Comes

    Sermon Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:18, especially verses 7, 8 At His Appearing Introduction: Life is so much sweeter when we have something to look forward to. The anticipation of the Second Coming of our Lord Jesus Christ gives hope in this wicked world. It is a cleansing, comforting, and compelling ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dean Courtier avatar

    Beholding The Face Of God: The Promise Of Revelation 22:4 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Apr 2, 2024
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     | 650 views

    Revelation 22:4 – the promise that believers will see the face of God. This statement carries deep significance and offers a glimpse into the eternal joy and intimacy awaiting God's children.

    Beholding the Face of God: The Promise of Revelation 22:4 Introduction: Today we embark on a journey to explore the profound truth found in Revelation 22:4 – the promise that believers will see the face of God. This statement carries deep significance and offers a glimpse into the eternal joy and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Doug Warren avatar

    Coming To Jesus As Children

    Contributed by Doug Warren on Mar 20, 2001
    based on 94 ratings
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    ADULTS SHOULD REVIEW JESUS’ REQUIREMENTS FOR COMING TO HIM AS INDICATED IN THESE VERSES

    INTRO: WE CAN ALL LEARN FROM PRECIOUS CHILDREN. THEY ARE GOD’S GIFT OF ENCOURAGEMENT, GOD’S ASSURANCE OF HIS INVESTMENT IN THE FUTURE, AND GOD’S INSTRUMENTS OF EXAMPLE TO ADULTS. JESUS WAS TEACHING SOME STUBBORN "RELIGIONISTS" ABOUT SALVATION AND HE SEEMED TO BE UNSUCCESSFUL IN COMMUNICATING TO ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Do You Have To Fear? Series

    Contributed by Bill Lyle on Apr 5, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,035 views

    A study in 1st Peter

    Introduction: the Final Countdown! Plot Summary for The Final Countdown (1980) An American nuclear aircraft carrier and its crew are caught in a classic dilemma when a supernatural storm sends them back in time just before the Japanese assault on Pearl Harbour. Summary written by Keith Loh ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    How Lovely Art Thou O God!

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Sep 1, 2013
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    All other loveliness, vanishes and perishes, when you have beheld the beauty of the Lord!

    How lovely art thou O God! Psalm 84:1’How lovely is Your tabernacle, O LORD of hosts! 2 My soul longs, yes, even faints For the courts of the LORD; My heart and my flesh cry out for the living God.’ I have so much bubbling and sparkling inside me, without God’s help, I may not ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Aneel Aranha avatar

    Receiving The Word Series

    Contributed by Aneel Aranha on Jan 28, 2021
     | 2,525 views

    God’s word will change us if we receive it. But how do we receive it fruitfully?

    Scripture Reading: Mark 4:26-34 He also said, “The kingdom of God is as if someone would scatter seed on the ground, and would sleep and rise night and day, and the seed would sprout and grow, he does not know how. The earth produces of itself, first the stalk, then the head, then the full grain ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational