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Transfer And Transformation Of The Church Pt 1 Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jun 12, 2018

Message 29 in our exposition of Revelation dealing with the rapture of the church.

The Revelation of Jesus Christ “The Transfer and Transformation of the church” INTRODUCTION We have not yet addressed the question concerning the role of the church during all the events of the final days. It is true that the church is not specifically referenced after chapter 4. Most all biblical ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:20-21, 1 John 3:1-3

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Attitudes For Revival: Those Who Mourn Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Mar 13, 2023

"Blessed are those who mourn." How does this beatitude instruct us to position ourselves for revival? Is there a mindset here necessary for operating in a revival?

Intro How do we posture ourselves to be used by God? What attitudes of heart invite the activity of the Holy Spirit in our lives? We find answers to these questions in the Sermon on the Mount. Jesus began that sermon in Matthew 5 with the Beatitudes. In the Beatitudes he shares eight attitudes of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12, 2 Corinthians 2:16, Isaiah 57:15, 1 Peter 5:6, 2 Corinthians 4:8-11, Proverbs 14:12, Matthew 23:37, Romans 8:18-25, Romans 8:28-29, Luke 6:21-25, Romans 12:15, 2 Corinthians 1:3-7, Psalm 126:5-6, Ecclesiastes 7:1-3, Ecclesiastes 3:1-3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

My Present Suffering And Future Glory Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Feb 14, 2022

The hurt of present suffering is far outweighed by the hope of future glory

NOTE: This is a manuscript, and not a transcript of this message. The actual presentation of the message differed from the manuscript through the leading of the Holy Spirit. Therefore, it is possible, and even likely that there is material in this manuscript that was not included in the live ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

My Present Suffering And Future Glory Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jan 3, 2019

The hurt of present suffering is far outweighed by the hope of future glory

NOTE: This is a manuscript, and not a transcript of this message. The actual presentation of the message differed from the manuscript through the leading of the Holy Spirit. Therefore, it is possible, and even likely that there is material in this manuscript that was not included in the live ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Purchased Possession

Contributed by Mark Beaird on Nov 8, 2000

Rapture

THE PURCHASED POSSESSION © 1997 by Mark Beaird Text: Ephesians 1:11-14 In the eternal plan of God our salvation consists of more than the forgiveness of our sins so that when we die we will go to heaven. The plan of God includes everything from the saving of our souls to what Paul calls "the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:11-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Excited For Eternity?

Contributed by David Anderson on Jun 28, 2001

Is heaven bigger to us than this tiny planet? If so, does our belief in heaven make a difference in our life?

Sermon: “Excited for Eternity?” Rev. David Anderson John 14:1-13 I’d like to read for you a few verses from the fourteenth chapter o St. John’s Gospel. Our Lord says to His disciples, and that includes mst of us ere, “Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God; trust also ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-14, John 14:1-14

Denomination: Lutheran

To Hurting Congregations! What Matters Most Is What God Offers First!

Contributed by Doug Koehler on Jan 18, 2002

There are, still today, many congregations that are full of bickering and selfishness. These things tear the church apart and keep them from fulfilling God’s call in their life. Paul addresses this sort of church when he wrote to the church in Corinth. Hi

1st Corinthians 1:1-9 January 20th, 2002 To hurting congregations! What matters most is what God offers first! Most would say that a recipe for disaster is to take people with different views, ideas, attitudes, backgrounds, and agendas and stick them all in one place. The result would be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:1-9

Denomination: Lutheran

After He Rose

Contributed by Russell Jeffares on Apr 3, 2002

Easter sermon on why Jesus told Mary not to cling on to Him.

“After He Rose” John 20:10-18 I. Introduction a. Illustration: Noel and Jill seemed to have everything. They worked in ministry with youth in Germany. Noel gave up a promising basketball career to pursue full time ministry. After five years of marriage Jill was six months pregnant. She was very ...read more

Scripture: John 20:10-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Priority Of Worship

Contributed by Eric Snyder on Oct 22, 2001

this worked well for it’s purpose but it needs to be pollishied up a bit.

Sermon on Psalm 66, Eric A. Snyder, Fairland Christian Church, Revised for Farwell Church of Christ August 19, 2001 D. L. Moody told a story of a man who was asked by his ten-year- old son, "Daddy, why don’t you ever go to church with us? The father replied, "I don’t need to go to church, My ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 66:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Waiting

Contributed by Andy Almendarez on Mar 22, 2004

The trials and storms we go through always have a purpose.

Waiting Isaiah 40:31 Scripture Reading: Isaiah 40: 26-31 Sermon Idea: The trials and storms we go through always have a purpose. There was a young father who was facing a battle in his life far beyond his abilities. His young wife was ill, then suddenly she was gone. She left the big burly young ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:26-31

Denomination: Holiness

Waiting

Contributed by Ken Durham on Jul 22, 2005

I believe “Waiting” is a Word God is whispering to His Church today.

WAITING HABAKKUK CHAPTER 2: 1 – 3 “I will stand at my watch and station myself on the ramparts; I will look to see what he will say to me, and what answer I am to give to this complaint. Then the Lord replied: “Write down the revelation and make it plain on tablets so that a herald may run ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 2:1-3

The New Person

Contributed by Sean Lester on Jan 5, 2007

A description of the change that occurs when someone has been transformed by the Holy Spirit.

The New Person Rev. Sean D. Lester July 13, 2003 Hebrews 10:11-25 Day after day every priest stands and performs his religious duties; again and again he offers the same sacrifices, which can never take away sins. [12] But when this priest had offered for all time one sacrifice for sins, he ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:11-25

Denomination: Pentecostal

"The Significance Of Communion In The 21st Century" Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Oct 16, 2003

What is the significance of communion for me personally?

Iliff & Saltillo UM Churches October 5, 2003 “The Significance of Communion in the 21st Century” Luke 22:17-20 INTRODUCTION: There is a story told of a little church that had an unusual ritual every Sunday morning. When they sang the Gloria Patri they stood, turned to the right facing a blank ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:17-20, Luke 22:17-22

Denomination: Methodist

Blessed Is The Death Series

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Feb 17, 2007

Moments like this make us, like it or not, think about life and death, the future, our loved ones and our own. We ponder whether life is really worth all of the struggles and hardships that can come our way. This verse is God’s Word about all that. I t

Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO The Blessing--Revelation 14:13 I offer you one single verse of Scripture to think about today. “Then I heard a voice from heaven say, “Write: Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord from now on.” “Yes,” says the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 14:13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Ready Or Not Here I Come

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Nov 27, 2006

A sermn for the 1st Sunday in Advent

1st Sunday in Advent Luke 21: 25-36 Sermon "Ready or Not -- Here I Come" Luke 21 25* “And there will be signs in sun and moon and stars, and upon the earth distress of nations in perplexity at the roaring of the sea and the waves, 26* men fainting with fear and with foreboding of what is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:25-36

Denomination: Lutheran