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  • Joel Pankow avatar

    Come, Lord Jesus, Just Like Fire

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Nov 30, 2023
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     | 1,549 views

    Isaiah prays for the Lord to come down like fire and shake things up. What for? It's the Advent Prayer.

    12.3.23 Isaiah 64:1–9 (EHV) 1 Oh, that you would rip open the heavens and come down. Mountains then would quake because of your presence. 2 As fire ignites stubble and as fire makes water boil, make your name known to your adversaries. Then nations would quake in your presence. 3 You did ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The What God Hates

    Contributed by Kelly Durant on Feb 25, 2017
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    People are confused by protestors and riots and they are hating those who they claim hate, but is this in alignment with God's word? God does hate, and abomination punishments bear witness to this. We first must hate ourselves as Jesus commanded.

    Hate What God Hates Kelly Durant 2-29-17 Psalm 34:21 Evil shall slay the wicked: and they that hate the righteous shall be desolate. Psalm 5:5 The foolish shall not stand in thy sight: thou hatest all workers of iniquity. 2. In Catholic South America when you go out talking about the gospel ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    It’s Elementary??? Well, Mostly !!!

    Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Dec 24, 2015
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     | 2,784 views

    Gleaning some obvious and some "not-so-obvious" lessons from the First Christmas!!!

    IT’S ELEMENTARY??? WELL, MOSTLY !!! Sherlock Holmes and Dr. John Watson went on a camping trip. After sharing a good meal and a bottle of Petrie wine, they retire to their tent for the night. At about 3 AM, Holmes nudges Watson and asks, ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Fidelity In All Things, Especially Marriage

    Contributed by Andre King on Oct 17, 2015
     | 5,093 views

    Fidelity and Loyalty are needed in all areas of our lives, especially marriage.

    • I’VE BEEN IN THIS PULPIT FOR MORE THAN A YEAR AND THIS IS THE FIRST LESSON THAT I’VE ATTEMPTED TO PREACH ON MARRIAGE. • MAYBE I WAS AFRAID. TO BE ABLE TO SPEAK FROM THE WORD OF GOD ON A PARTICULAR SUBJECT, ONE MUST FEEL THAT HE HAS A MASTERY OF IT OR AT LEAST A WORKING ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Worship Jesus Only

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Mar 13, 2022
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     | 3,298 views

    When the opinion of men supersedes the opinion of God, we are focusing too much on people; and there are believers who unknowingly worship people. But the only one whom we should be seeking to please and worship is Jesus.

    John once shared the account of some people who had denied Christ for fear of what the Pharisees would think. In John 12:42-43, He said, “Many believed in Him, but because of the Pharisees they did not confess Him, lest they should be put out of the synagogue; for they loved the praise of men more ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Misfit Christmas: Paradoxes Of The Christ Child Series

    Contributed by John Gaston on Dec 10, 2021
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    Baby Jesus was 1. So young, yet so old; 2. So poor, yet so rich; 3. So helpless, yet so powerful; 4. So mute, yet speaking to all; and 5. So earthly, yet so heavenly. The message ends with a great illustration.

    MISFIT CHRISTMAS: PARADOXES OF THE CHRIST CHILD 1 Tim. 3:16 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. CHRISTMAS PLAY JOSEPH DECIDES TO MAKE RESERVATIONS a. The Director of a Christmas play was nervous when she cast Jimmy, the middle-school class clown, as Joseph in the Christmas Pageant. Her fears were ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    What God Expects, Not What He Inspects - Who Is Your Neighbor?

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jan 24, 2023
     | 1,913 views

    We often do what we think God will INSPECT, not what he EXPECTS us to do.

    Do you love your neighbor? Love - that's a big word. Love is the fulfillment of all of God's laws. It's greater than any spiritual gift you could have. It's the reason God put us here on earth. It's even what Jesus said would confirm that we are his disciples. LOVE. But ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Danger Of A Faith That Draws Back

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Mar 1, 2022
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    The danger of backsliding and the even greater risk of apostasy.

    The Danger of a Faith That Draws Back Hebrews 10:23-39 23 Let us hold fast the profession of our faith without wavering; (for he is faithful that promised;) 24 And let us consider one another to provoke unto love and to good works: 25 Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    It Takes A Lamb - Good Friday Services Series

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Mar 31, 2021
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    This is the text of a Good Friday service worked into a series. It featured an on-stage enactment of a Passover Seder, "narrated" by the speaker of the message, explaining the significance of Passover in light of the gospel.

    Introduction: (Scripture read - offstage) Exodus 12:3-14 …This is a day you are to commemorate; for the generations to come you shall celebrate it as a festival to the LORD--a lasting ordinance. Joke - Moses was sitting in the Egyptian ghettos. Things were terrible. Pharaoh wouldn't even ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Sermon To Die For Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 28, 2025
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,458 views

    Eutychus fell asleep during church... and he woke up dead. Why was Eutychus at church that night, and what can we learn from his experience?

    Someone once noted that falling asleep has often had unforeseen consequences. Adam fell asleep and woke up married and missing a rib! Samson fell asleep and woke up bald and beaten! Jonah fell asleep in the boat and woke up wet! Eutychus fell asleep and he woke up dead! Like Eutychus, people ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Seeking Him PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 4, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,071 views

    Explores how Christ's arrival challenges norms, demands a committed response, and prompts a continuous journey of discipleship.

    Good morning, beloved. We gather here today in the house of the Lord, not as strangers passing through, but as a family knit together by the love of our Savior. We are here today, not by accident, but by divine appointment. And it is in this spirit of unity and purpose that we turn our hearts and ...read more

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    Father's Day

    Contributed by Troy Mason on Jun 30, 2001
    based on 35 ratings
     | 40,988 views

    The Apostle Paul’s definition of a good father.

    FATHER’S DAY 1Thess 2:10-12 Introduction: Story of 2 fathers: Woodhaven, and football/faith. Sons imitate their fathers I. Traits of a good father – These should be visible to men and God. A. Righteous – Morally correct – ILLUS 275 Iceberg rooted in Jesus Christ. ILLUS 1147 Chinese symbol – ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Dogs In The Church

    Contributed by Tony Fox on Dec 12, 2000
    based on 100 ratings
     | 5,610 views

    Our salvation has nothing to do with who we are or what we have accomplished, but rests solely on the Person and Work of Jesus Christ."

    "Dogs in the Church" August 27, 2000 p.m. (Philippians 3:1-6) Rodgers Park Baptist Church BI - "We should rejoice in the fact that our salvation has nothing to do with who we are or what we have accomplished. It rests solely on the Person and Work of Jesus Christ." I. Paul’s Caution - ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Prayer Of David

    Contributed by William Rushing on Jun 20, 2002
    based on 70 ratings
     | 6,369 views

    David gives us five steps of repentance in his prayer.

    I. Introduction a. David’s Sin with Bathseba b. Nathan’s rebuke of David c. Read the Superscript. d. Five Steps of Repentance II. Step One: Confession (1-4) a. Appeal to God’s Mercy “Loving Kindness” b. David knew his Sins and knew whom his sins were against. c. NO EXCUSES (4) III. Step ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    By Faith You Shall Be Saved

    Contributed by Kamalanathan Francis on Feb 2, 2021
     | 1,680 views

    Faith is an inevitable spiritual element for a Christian. It is a gift from God for those who are set apart for himself. The word "faith" is used in this world by many non- Christians, which is not the faith the bible talks about.

    Parents' faith in their children's future or employer's faith in his worker's efficiency or pagan's faith in their rituals are completely different from the biblical faith. According to scripture, faith is a gift from the God of the Universe, Who was, and who is, and the IAM. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible