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Healing Touch

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jan 7, 2014

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Things were different in the days of Peter. When Peter was around, everybody got healed.

So far we have seen Saul’s encounter with Jesus on the road to Damascus. He was blinded for 3 days. God sent Ananias to heal Saul of his blindness. Saul was baptized, and was nourished with food and drink because he hadn’t eaten or drank anything during those three days. Saul ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:31-43

Denomination: Baptist

Consequences Of Bad Religion

Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 24, 2013

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THE JEWISH NATION HELD A PRIVILEGED STATUS WITHIN THE ROMAN EMPIRE, AND THE SANHEDRIN FEARED THAT JESUS WOULD GAIN A LARGE FOLLOWING, CAUSE A CIVIL UPROAR, AND ANGER THE GOVERNING ROMAN EMPIRE. IF THAT HAPPENED, these religious leaders would lose their...

5-16-2004 Title: Consequences of Bad Religion Text: John 11:47-48, 53 Scripture Reading: John 11:45-53 Introduction CHRIST DIED DURING Passover week in Jerusalem. It was the HIGH HOLY WEEK ...read more

Scripture: John 11:45-53

Denomination: Baptist

Evidence Of The Resurrection - The Church (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Jul 9, 2013

based on 8 ratings

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A sermon examining the reality that the Church is evidence that Jesus is alive.

EVIDENCE OF THE RESURRECTION EXHIBIT A: THE CHURCH (PART 2) I Corinthians 15:1-2 Several years ago, a man named John was diagnosed with cardiomyopathy. As a result of his condition, his complexion was pale, his body was weak, he was unable to breathe without an oxygen tank, and he could not walk ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Evidence Of The Resurrection: The Church (Part 2)

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Aug 7, 2013

based on 6 ratings

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A sermon examining how the Church serves as evidence of Christ's Resurrection.

EVIDENCE OF THE RESURRECTION EXHIBIT A: THE CHURCH (PART 2) I Corinthians 15:1-2 Several years ago, a man named John was diagnosed with cardiomyopathy. As a result of his condition, his complexion was pale, his body was weak, he was unable to breathe without an oxygen tank, and he could not walk ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Is Jesus Really Divine? Series

Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Dec 4, 2006

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Using the DaVinci Code as a starting point for demonstrating Jesus really is the divine Son of God, and why this is important for us today.

Last week I began this sermon series called Counterfeit Christianity because of my concerns over how easily people across this country and around world have been led astray by believing some of the claims made about the Christian faith by a fictional book called The Da Vinci Code. My hope is that ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:21-26

Denomination: Methodist

World Religions - 1 Islam Series

Contributed by Chris Surber on Nov 6, 2008

based on 5 ratings

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Islam is a religion of works founded by a warlord. The good news, however, as that grace and truth have been revealed in Jesus Christ.

A Christian’s Guide To World Religions Part-1 “What About Islam?” Galatians 2:17-21 Introduction A missionary in India spoke near a fountain on the subject, “Jesus, the Water of Life.” A Muslim interrupted, “Your religion is like this little stream of water, but Islam is like a great ocean!” ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:17-21

Denomination: Christian Church

Advent 2018 - The Provenance And Providence Of God Series

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Dec 7, 2018

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Many people need proof of the authenticity of Jesus the Christ who was born in a manger long ago. Matthew uses the genealogical record of Jesus in order to show Jesus' royal lineage. He also includes some folks in that lineage to show that the heart of the Lord is open to all!

The Continuing Provenance and Providence of Jesus Please stand as we read our newest memory Scripture together … Isaiah 9:6 “For unto us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given; and the government shall be upon His shoulder. And His name shall be called Wonderful, Counselor, The Mighty God, The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1-17, Matthew 3:9, Matthew 27:24, Mark 3:11, Matthew 16:16, Mark 9:7, Mark 10:46, Luke 8:27-29, Luke 2:8-12, Romans 10:14, 2 Corinthians 5:20 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene

Water, Worship, Work - Part Two Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Jul 12, 2019

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This is the 14th sermon in our series on John's gospel. In this sermon we look at Jesus' encounter with the woman at the well, and we examine what true revival looks like.

Water, Worship, Work – Part Two (Gospel of John Part 14) Text: John 4:27 – 42 We’re continuing on with John 4 today, and just as a quick re-cap of last week, we read about how Jesus was going through Samaria and He and the disciples had stopped at Jacobs Well. The disciples had gone on into ...read more

Scripture: John 4:27-42

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Road To Restoration Matthew 11: 28-30

Contributed by Damon S Adams on Apr 26, 2016

based on 11 ratings

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This message examines Jesus' famous invitation to all to come to Him and unload your burden and take on His.

The Road to Restoration Matthew 11: 28-30 I would like to start by sharing with you an anecdote told by Chuck Swindoll: There was a father who worked very hard who had an energetic son. When the father would come home late in the afternoon his son would expect a mandatory play session. One ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Is My Past My Future

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on May 1, 2016

based on 4 ratings

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A sermon to give hope to those who feel that they are bound and shackled to their past.

Is My Past My Future? 2 Corinthians 5:17 2 Corinthians 5:17 Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new. ILL - Jimmy Stewart shared the story about the filming of the movie, "It's a Wonderful Life." "It's hard to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17

Denomination: Baptist

Ten Virgins Series

Contributed by Leighton (Lee) Vary on Jun 10, 2016

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The parable of the Ten Virgins. Jesus describes the end of the age

Introduction A. We have read Matthew 25:1 - 13 1. In this is Jesus’ parable of the ten virgins a. As I studied this parable I found many interpretations b. The first interpretation to consider is that these ten virgins are Christians (1) The ten are waiting for the second coming ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Way Church Ought To Be Series

Contributed by Rodney Coe on Feb 11, 2015

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What should the local church look like?

The Way Church ought to be Philippians 1:3-11 Win Arn, a leading church consultant conducted a survey: He surveyed members of nearly a thousand churches asking the question, “Why does the church exist? The results: Of the church members surveyed, 89 percent said, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:3-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Walk Of Faith Series

Contributed by Rodney Coe on Feb 12, 2015

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We must lookout for spiritual pitfalls of philosophy, legalism and worldliness.

The Walk of Faith Colossians 2:1-10 As we continue on Sunday morning our series through the book of Colossians let me refresh our memories on where we are. This letter from the Apostle Paul to the church of Colossae was written while Paul was in prison. He had never been to the church but he led ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Can't Nobody Break Bread Like Jesus

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Dec 5, 2016

based on 7 ratings

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As the travelers made their weary way to Emmaus a stranger fell alongside them. It was going to be one of the most wonderful walks in history!

TITLE: CAN’T NOBODY BREAK BREAD LIKE JESUS SCRIPTURE: ST. LUKE 24:13-32 We will shortly gather around this Communion Table for the final time in the Calendar Year 2016. Few began Year with us have been called from Labor to Reward. I want to spend some time focusing on this table for this ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-32

Denomination: Baptist

Keys To Happiness

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jan 29, 2017

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The Beatitudes reveal the best keys to happiness.

Intro How can we find true happiness? Is it found in heavenly thoughts? Goal Let us understand where true happiness comes from. Sermon Plan We will look at the beatitudes in Matthew 5:1-12, keys to happiness. One day as he saw the crowds gathering, Jesus went up on the mountainside and sat ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

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