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When Jesus Came

Contributed by Dan Waite on Dec 9, 2005

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Isaiah 35 describes 6 things that would happen when the Messiah came.

Other sermons can be found at http://lastsermon.blogspot.com/ Isaiah 35 When Jesus Came... I. Empty lives were filled (vv 1 – 2) A. We “always” have an excuse. 1. Fear of failure keeps us from trying. 2. Fear of success keeps us from doing our best. 3. Procrastination is a learned ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 35:1-10

Denomination: Free Methodist

Narnia: Christmas Can Be Yours

Contributed by Keith Manry on Dec 23, 2005

based on 11 ratings

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This sermon was preached on Christmas Eve following the release of "The Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe" and deals with the question "What if there were no Christmas?"

He was born on November 29th, 1898 in Belfast, Ireland. His father was a successful lawyer who provided a large home with dark narrow passages and an overgrown garden where they played often. Tragically, their rather idyllic childhood came to a screeching halt when their mother became sick and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Methodist

First Things First Series

Contributed by Stephen Gibney on May 10, 2003

based on 9 ratings

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God’s Covenant with Adam.

THE ADAM PROJECT First Things First: Genesis 1:26, 27; 2:4-7 We would do well to start preaching the gospel not in terms of just religion, or having a relationship with God but preaching it on the basis of a covenant that God makes with people. In fact the Bible is divided into two testaments the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-27, Genesis 2:4-7

Denomination: Apostolic

Minimalism

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on May 14, 2003

based on 9 ratings

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We often try to get away with putting forth the least effort possible in order to achieve the greatest results. But this is far from a Biblical concept. God has a better idea in mind, as he has already shown in Christ.

Passage: 1 Peter 1:13-21 Intro: One of the most prevalent tendencies among human beings is our desire expend as little effort as possible to achieve our goals. 1. weight loss without diet or exercise, pill. 2. destroy Iraqi regime in a week. 3. “what do I need to do to pass this course” 4. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-21

Denomination: Evangelical Free

"End Of The Road" Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 5, 2002

based on 54 ratings

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Praise & worship empowers our earthly pilgrimage; last message in sermon series on the Psalms of Ascent.

“End of the Journey”, Psalm 134 -Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts We’ve been traveling to Jerusalem for the past few months, and now we’ve arrived! The pilgrim songs known as the Psalms of Ascent conclude in the Temple, with a joyful song of praise and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 134:1-3

Denomination: Congregational

Disciplined Freedom

Contributed by Edwin Amundson on Jul 30, 2002

based on 38 ratings

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Learning to be disciplined in the freedoms given to the Christian through the death, burial and ressurection of Jesus.

Free to Live a New Life Romans 6:1-14 Joke---A man left work one Friday afternoon. But instead of going home, he stayed out the entire weekend fishing with the boys and spending his entire paycheck. When he finally appeared at home Sunday night, he was confronted by his very angry wife and was ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Finding Meaning In Life

Contributed by Howard Parnell on Oct 3, 2002

based on 291 ratings

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Many are desperately searching for true meaning in this life. The answer is found in this passage of Scripture.

FINDING THE MEANING IN LIFE TEXT: ECCLESIASTES. 1:1,2 INTRO: One of the funniest catchphrases of recent years is from an old Wendy’s commercial. An elderly woman and her friends open their hamburger buns and found them virtually bare. The perceptive old lady, who was able to see beyond the ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 1:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Gluttony And Temperance Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Dec 13, 2012

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We can live in moderation or overindulge...which isn't about the stomache, but a matter of the heart.

Here are two headlines found on the front cover of a Family Circle magazine: “Ten Ways to Curb Your Cravings,” followed by “Irresistible Chocolate Desserts”…definitely mixed messages! A foreign visitor described America as a land where people are as big as houses, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-21

Denomination: Congregational

Superstition, Luck, And Halloween

Contributed by Robert Joseph on Oct 25, 2012

based on 5 ratings

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A warning against mixing the beliefs of the pagan world--like luck and superstition--along with our precious Christian beliefs. Superstition is idolatry!

A pastor was in line at McDonald’s when the woman ahead of him became very upset. “Quick,” she told the clerk in an upset voice, “Add something to my order.” Usually, when someone wants another sandwich or extra order of fries, they are much calmer about it. So, I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:20-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

Money Lovers

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on May 17, 2013

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I. EXORDIUM: Are you GOD lover or money lover? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that our love for GOD should be more than anything or anyone in this world IV. TEXT: Ecclesiastes 5:10-11 (Amplified Bible) He

I. EXORDIUM: Are you GOD lover or money lover? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that our love for GOD should be more than anything or anyone in this world IV. TEXT: Ecclesiastes 5:10-11 (Amplified Bible) He who loves silver will not be satisfied with silver, nor he ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 5:10-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Confronting The Demands Of The 21st Century

Contributed by Clarence Clough on May 28, 2013

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Our text describes a better way to live, and move, and have our being. Eph. 5:15-17 directs specifically how saints are to behave in the 21st century.

CONFRONTING THE DEMANDS OF THE 21ST CENTURY Text: Ephesians 5:15-17, "See then that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise, Redeeming the time, because the days are evil. Wherefore be ye not unwise, but ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-17

Denomination: Church Of God

The Operation Of God

Contributed by William D. Brown on Jun 28, 2008

based on 3 ratings

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Jesus Christ is the Great Physician, He does heart operations every day, He always gives His patients a better life.

THE OPERATION OF GOD COL.2:12 Most of us know of people who have had some type of a heart operation and it usually helps these folks live a better life, in fact my dad; Paul Brown had a triple bypass operation and he was no longer short of breath, it helped him ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:12

Denomination: Baptist

Living Under God's Umbrella Of Provision

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Jun 29, 2008

based on 24 ratings

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How can we find a full life in the emptiest of places? Isaiah lets us in on the secret to God’s provision in today’s economy.

Valley Grove Assembly of God July 6, 2008 Living Under God’s Umbrella of Provision Isaiah 58:11 Introduction: Today I want to read you a verse out of the book of Isaiah from four different translations: “And the Lord shall guide thee continually, and satisfy thy soul in drought, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 58:11

Denomination: Methodist

Wickedness Affects Man - Job Chapter Thirty Five Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Jul 23, 2008

based on 15 ratings

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This is a study into Job chapter thirty five.

Job chapter thirty five could be outlined: Elihu questions Job about righteousness (Job 35:1-7) Wickedness affects man (Job 35:8-9) Job’s lack of understanding (Job 35:10-16) Elihu continues to speak. 1 Moreover Elihu answered and said: 2 "Do you think this is right? Do you say, ’My ...read more

Scripture: Job 35:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Two Ways

Contributed by William D. Brown on Jul 31, 2008

based on 4 ratings

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The same crossroads that mankind had to choose from in Paul’s day are still with us today. The world is standing at the crossroads today, Will people choose the path of human justification and self-righteousness or will they take the path of God’s mercy

The Way of The World/The Way of The Cross Galatians 6:11-18 11Ye see how large a letter I have written unto you with mine own hand. 12As many as desire to make a fair shew in the flesh, they constrain you to be circumcised; only lest they should ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:11-18

Denomination: Baptist

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