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  • Elmer Towns avatar

    Old Abraham Experienced God For Dream Fulfillment Lesson 8 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 13, 2023
     | 761 views

    Effective intercession is done in God’s presence.

    A. GOD ENCOUNTERED ABRAHAM “The three left and Abraham went part of the way with them. The Lord asked, ‘Should I hide from Abraham what I plan to do? He is a man of faith and his children will do what he says. He will become a great nation of the earth.’ So the Lord said to Abraham ‘I have ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Who Is This Jesus?

    Contributed by Terry Barnhill on Feb 3, 2009
     | 3,920 views

    To this day people still have difficulty defining who God is, and if Jesus was God incarnate, then who is Jesus?

    Patrick Morley wrote, “The turning point in our lives is when we stop seeking the God we want and start seeking the God who is.” (quote from SermonCentral.com) In the person of Jesus Christ, God came to earth to live among us in the person of His only begotten Son. Yet, even to this day people ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    A Disturbing Presence

    Contributed by Lynn Malone on May 18, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 7,398 views

    Jesus’ presence often causes as much disturbance as peace.

    A Disturbing Presence Luke 8: 26-39 June 20, 2004 A pastor in a small church was greatly annoyed by one of his elderly members who fell asleep during his sermons every Sunday. After the service one day, the pastor said to the old man’s grandson who always sat with his grandfather, “If you ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Fixer Series

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Jan 16, 2011
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     | 7,151 views

    Jesus made himself known through performing miracles.

    Title: The Fixer Text: John 2:1-11 Thesis: Jesus made himself known through the miraculous. Epiphany Series: Encountering Christ in Epiphany The First Sunday of Epiphany we encountered Christ at his baptism. • The First Sunday after Epiphany: Christ’s Identity. The First Sunday ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Teacher With A Twist Series

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Feb 1, 2011
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     | 4,567 views

    Jesus makes himself known thorugh the power of his teaching.

    Title: A Teacher with a Twist Text: Matthew 5:1-12 Thesis: Jesus makes himself known through the power of his teaching. Epiphany Series: Encountering Christ in Epiphany • The First Sunday after Epiphany: Christ’s Identity. The First Sunday after Epiphany we encountered Christ at ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Ta Da! Christ Is Risen! (Easter Season)

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Mar 25, 2013
    based on 75 ratings
     | 37,907 views

    A teacher asked " What do you think were Jesus first words when He came out of that tomb?" A little girl shouted excitedly "I know,!" "Bethany what did he say." Extending her arms high into the air she said: "TA DA! Beloved TA DA Christ has risen!

    For those not familiar with an Anglican Service; there are four Scripture Readings before the Sermon. The Scripture Readings for this day are: Isaiah 65:17-25; Psalm 118:1-2.14-24 ; 1 Corinthians 15:19-26 and John 20:1-18. A Sunday School teacher had just finished telling her third graders about ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    What Is A Spiritual Journey: The Temptress & The Union With The Lover Series

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 5, 2021
     | 2,477 views

    There was once an African queen who heard about a powerful king in a faraway land. She was told so many tall tales about this king that she found it impossible to restrain her curiosity.

    “There was once an African queen who heard about a powerful king in a faraway land. She was told so many tall tales about this king that she found it impossible to restrain her curiosity. So she left her Ethiopian palace and embarked on a long journey. When she arrived in the fabled kingdom, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Heavenly Worship Series

    Contributed by Robert Higgins on Sep 18, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 7,901 views

    Our worship on earth is often a man-made construct of songs, actions and words. It ought to more closely resemble the worship that is occurring in heaven!

    Encountering God – Part 5 – “Heavenly Worship” Review: I have been preaching about worship for the past few weeks. Last week, If you weren’t here, you missed an opportunity to connect with God in a powerful way. There are many reasons people come to church, (see friends, hear music, hear a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Raw Material Of Spirit And Truth

    Contributed by Kraig Pullam on Feb 17, 2014
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     | 10,125 views

    With the example of John chapter 4, Christ provides clear imagary of the aspects of worship the Father seeks.

    The Westminster Shorter Catechism, The Westminster Confession of Faith and The Westminster Larger Catechism are three documents that are considered by many Protestants to be the grandest doctrinal statements to come out of the English Reformation. It was completed in 1647; and it was presented ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Authority In The Synagogue Series

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Mar 1, 2017
     | 12,230 views

    Jesus possesses great wisdom and authority regarding the Word, and He also possesses authority over all creation, humanity, and Satan himself. We face nothing our Lord cannot handle. His power and authority are unmatched and unlimited.

    Authority in the Synagogue Mark 1: 21-28 As we continue moving through the Gospel of Mark, bear in mind that he is writing primarily to a Roman audience, seeking to portray Jesus as the Servant of Men. It is a dialogue that moves rapidly from one event to the next. The fast pace, with which Mark ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    One Leper Series

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jan 21, 2019
     | 5,532 views

    Jesus touched the life of one leper & changed him forever.

    “ONE LEPER” Luke 5:12-16 CWBC – 1/6/19 Jon Daniels INTRO – Dictionary.com’s “Word of the Year for 2018” – “misinformation” – “false information that is spread, regardless of whether there is intent to mislead.” - “Misinformation is what is guiding people’s choices, behaviors, & ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Breath Of Fresh Air

    Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Apr 20, 2022
     | 5,014 views

    Life can knock the wind out of us. Jesus shows up in those closed in places where we hide to breathe fresh Spirit into us to empower us to go on living into the mission He has called us into.

    SERMON TITLE: A Breath of Fresh Air TEXT: John 20:19-29 (NRSV) I. INTRODUCTION: Have you ever got the wind knocked out of you? Maybe as a child, you fell on the playground, or you were somehow hit in the stomach and couldn’t breathe. It is terrifying in those moments when it seems like time stands ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Jesus Heals A Man Born Blind PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 20, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,608 views

    This sermon explores John 9:1-12, emphasizing God's power to heal, bring hope, and harmonize our lives, as demonstrated in Jesus' healing of the blind man. Key

    Good morning, beloved. Isn't it wonderful to be gathered here in the house of the Lord, where grace is abundant and mercy is new every morning? We are here today, not by accident, but by divine appointment. Our God, in His infinite wisdom and boundless love, has brought us together to share in the ...read more

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    Jacob's Three Meaningful Journeys

    Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Jul 20, 2003
    based on 76 ratings
     | 8,786 views

    Jacob assuredly had many journeys in his long and eventful life...but none more meaningful than the three set forth in this brief outline.

    JACOB’S THREE MEANINGFUL JOURNEYS "And behold, the Lord stood above it and said: ’I am the Lord God of Abraham your father and the God of Isaac’…Then Jacob awoke from his sleep and said, ’Surely the Lord is in this place, and I did not know it.’ And he was afraid and said, ’How awesome is this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Metaphor For Prayer.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Aug 26, 2022
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,759 views

    Such outpouring of ourselves, painful perseverance, tenacity in prayer - will cause us also to prevail. Thus, like Jacob, we will procure the blessing

    A METAPHOR FOR PRAYER. Genesis 32:22-31. “The ford Jabbok” (Genesis 32:22) is significant, first, in that it was the border of the land of promise (cf. Numbers 21:24). Second, it was here that Jacob had a lifechanging encounter with God, and had his name changed from Jacob to Israel (Genesis ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational