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"Treasure The Treasure”

Contributed by Bubot Parago on Dec 14, 2018

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Mary got the message! Beginning that time, the Word from eternity came into our own earthly existence .... and THE WORD BECAME FLESH! Christ is taking shape in her womb. LET US NOW ALSO PONDER IN OUR HEARTS THE TREASURE IN TREASURE...

“TREASURE THE TREASURE” Luke 2:19; Matthew 6:21 “Mary treasured all these things and reflected (ponder) on them in her heart.” (NiV) “but Mary kept all these things in her heart and thought about them often.” (NLT) “For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” (Matthew 6:19-21) The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:19, Matthew 6:21

Denomination: Pentecostal

Why Are The Wise To Shine Like The Brightness Of The Heavens?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Mar 2, 2025

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Letting the light shine in the dark is to lead others to Christ.

The book of Daniel is a prophetic book that was written by Daniel around 535 B.C. He wrote down the occurrences which happened from around 605-535 B.C. While the first half of the book is about Daniel’s life (history), the second half brings to attention about Daniel’s visions (prophesy). These ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 12:1-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Demons, Pigs, Restoration, And Rejection

Contributed by Kelvin Mckisic on Jun 25, 2023

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Scripture presents demons not as mythological creatures, but as real beings involved in historical and future events. Jesus encountered many of them during His earthly ministry, and in His encounters, He healed the persons whom the demon or demons had taken residence.

Demons, Pigs, Restoration, and Rejection Scripture presents demons not as mythological creatures, but as real beings involved in historical and future events. Jesus encountered many of them during His earthly ministry, and in His encounters, He healed the persons whom the demon or demons had taken ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:28-29, Philippians 2:9-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Lord’s Supper (Luke, Part 11) Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Apr 4, 2022

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The communion, the covenant, the denial, the sifting, the charge, all of these things pointed to Jesus fulfilling His ultimate purpose (to die for us), and the focus of the disciples was still on earthly things. Will we see the lesson Jesus was teaching and apply it to our lives?

The Lord’s Supper (Luke, Part 11) Luke 22:1-38 Introduction / Recap - Last week, we discussed the teachings of Jesus surrounding His return - Bottom line: We DO NOT fear His return, but we can’t misunderstand it either -- We should know the signs behind His coming, and be ready to explain ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:1-38, Colossians 3:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Awesome Power Of Good

Contributed by Craig Condon on Jul 21, 2015

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When we allow the Holy Spirit in our lives, nothing can stop us. We have a power that can overcome everything the devil throws in our way-even the opposition of our earthly family. That power is the awesome power of God!

Have you ever done something that made other people wonder if you have lost your mind? If so, you can probably understand what is going on in Mark 3:20-35. This takes place early in Jesus’ ministry when word of hid teachings and miracles is starting to spread. Jesus’ earthly family and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:20-25

Denomination: Anglican

Relocating The Old Paths

Contributed by Sonny Thomas, Sr. on Apr 15, 2002

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If God is to ever bless us as He desires, we must relocate the old paths and commit ourselves to them.

"Relocating the Old Paths" Jeremiah 6:16 "Thus saith the Lord, Stand ye in the ways, and see, and ask for the old paths, where is the good way, and walk therein, and ye shall find rest for your souls. But they said, We will not walk therein." In our hymnals we find the song, "The Old ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 6:16

Denomination: Baptist

Paul's Crown In Them - Part 11 Of 13 Series

Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on Jun 10, 2003

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Paul bewails his absence among the Thessalonians even as he desires to be with them in 1 Thessalonians 2:17.

"Service and the Second Coming" - Part 11 of 13 1 Thessalonians 2:1-20 “Paul’s Crown In Them – Part a” 1 Thessalonians 2:17 I. Paul’s COURAGE before them. (vv. 1-4). II. Paul’s COMMITMENT to them. (vv. 5-6) III. Paul’s CARE for the Thessalonians. (vv. 7-9) IV. Paul’s CONDUCT among them. (vv. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:17

Denomination: Baptist

Evidence Of The Presence

Contributed by Paddy Venner on Jan 27, 2003

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Do you desire the presence of God? Ah, but are you willing to make the changes and pay the price that comes with the presence?

Evidence of the Presence Psalm 27: 1-6  The Psalmist was making a clear declaration, that weighed up against anything else he could do with his life, spending time in the presence of God was his main ambition.  No person throughout scripture ever had a meaningful experience in ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Magnifying Christ

Contributed by Ed Wood on May 9, 2002

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Paul’s one consuming desire was to magnify Christ in his life. As believers, we should strife for the same.

MAGNIFYING CHRIST Philippians 1:8-20 INTRO: Paul’s one consuming desire was to have Christ enlarged, even if his own body and life was entirely lost sight of. Paul was continually seeking to get self out of the way, and magnify Christ. After all, this is the only way we have in this life of MAKING ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:8-20

Denomination: Baptist

How To Win Big

Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 15, 2000

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Jesus has a deep desire to help us move beyond "get by" thinking into the victory of winning big

How to Win Big Matthew 14:13-21 March 15, 1998 Morning Worship Introduction 1. What does it mean to win? Vince Lombardi said:Winning isn’t the most important thing it’s the only thing, winning is important in our society, For many people winning means to be the very best, NCAA tournement and the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:13-21

Denomination: Church Of God

Championship Wrestling

Contributed by Johnny Carver on May 17, 2001

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This sermon seeks to enlighten Christians as to the difficulty of the battle in overcoming our fleshly desires that would keep us defeated.

Scripture: Genesis 32:24-31 Title: “Championship Wrestling” Introduction: It is now twenty years since Jacob made his covenant at Bethel. The place where Jacob made a pillow of stones and laid down and slept. During the night as Jacob dreamed he saw a ladder setting upon the earth and reaching to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:24-31

Denomination: Pentecostal

More Milk Or Meat

Contributed by Cedric Portis on Oct 1, 2001

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Is your desire for the milk or the meat of the word? Just like the body, the soul will die of starvation with a diet of just milk.

More Milk or Meat The Choice is Yours Corinthians I 3:1 And I, brethren, could not speak unto you as unto spiritual, but as unto carnal, even as unto babes in Christ. Corinthians I 3:2 I have fed you with milk, and not with meat: for hitherto ye were not able to bear it, neither yet now are ye ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Garments Of Godliness In An Ungodly World

Contributed by David Seeley on Apr 24, 2004

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There are some Christian character traits with which God desires for us to be clothed. Kindness, compassion, and thankfulness to name a few.

Introduction: In our modern world we can often tell a person’s occupation by looking at them. You will not see a police officer directing traffic wearing a butcher’s apron. You will not see a park ranger wearing a pizza delivery uniform. You will not see a doctor wearing a welding mask. Just ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-15

Denomination: Holiness

The Bank Of God

Contributed by Nate Barbour on Feb 2, 2004

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Learn about God’s desire to provide and prosper you in this message about your heavenly checking account.

The Bank of GOD How to Use Your Heavenly Checking Account 10/01/03 I. Introduction A guy driving a Mini Cooper pulls up at a stoplight next to a Rolls-Royce. The driver of the Mini rolls down his window and shouts to the driver of the Rolls, "Hey, buddy, that’s a nice car. You got phone in your ...read more

Scripture: 3 John 1:2, Malachi 3:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Beware Covetousness

Contributed by Don Parmely on Sep 11, 2006

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Jesus warns us in the strongest language to beware of covetousness. The inordinate desire to accumulate wealth will kill our souls.

Beware Covetousness by Rev. Don R. Parmely Text: Luke 12:13-34 I.Introduction A.We are on the eve of remembering the terrorists’ attack of September 11, 2006. 1.Do you remember where you were? 2.Do you remember your thoughts? 3.Do you remember what your church did in response? 4.Did the church ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-34

Denomination: Pentecostal

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