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Gold Series

Contributed by Troy Richards on Dec 20, 2006

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The first of three sermons looking at how God used the gifts of the wise men to tell about Jesus and His life.

Review: Who were the wise men? [not known, but likely Chinese astronomers or Iranian scholars] How many wise men were there? [unknown, no names given] When did they show up? [also unknown, could be later than Bethlehem, most say two years later] What did they bring? [gold, frankincense and myrrh ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

Be Filled! Series

Contributed by Ronald Degraw on May 13, 2002

based on 198 ratings

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We receive the Holy Spirit as Christians, but how do we tap into that power to do God’s Work?

BE FILLED Last week we talked about the Holy Spirit and how we possess the same power that the 1st apostles possessed. We discussed how in order to be the Christ’s light in the world we need to be empowered by the Holy Spirit. Today, I want to talk about how we go about tapping into that power. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-20

Denomination: Methodist

Wrestling

Contributed by John Beehler on Aug 1, 2002

based on 115 ratings

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When you wrestle with God, you win by losing.

Wrestling We’ve talked recently about Abraham. Today we’re going to look at his grandson, Jacob. Unlike Abraham, who has a reputation for being a Godly man and doing the right thing, we must use different words to describe Jacob; words like shyster, liar, manipulator, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:22-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Trade In "Powerless Living" For "Connection With God" Series

Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Feb 8, 2005

based on 28 ratings

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Tired of living on your own strength? This is a sermon on worship -- our connection to God that allows His power to fill us. *HANDOUT INCLUDED*

Trade in “Powerless Living” for “Connection With God.” Worship is our connection to God. John 4:23 "But the hour is coming, and now is, when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth; for the Father is seeking such to worship Him. 24 "God is Spirit, and those who worship ...read more

Scripture: John 4:21-24

Denomination: Holiness

The Table After The Second Coming Series

Contributed by James O. Davis on Nov 2, 2003

based on 96 ratings

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Since men will not believe the truth, Satan will lead a world rebellion against God. While this is going on upon this earth, the Marriage Supper of the Lamb is occurring in heaven. Today I want to deal with the table after His Coming.

James O. Davis is the founder and president of Second Billion (TM). You are invited to learn more about Second Billion by visiting www.billion.tv. INTRODUCTION In a previous message we dealt with the treachery after His Coming. I shared that there would be a strong delusion sent upon the earth ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 19:5-9, Revelation 19:1-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Challenge To Be A Dynamic Church Series

Contributed by Aubery Moore on Dec 19, 2009

based on 4 ratings

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The sermon challenges our church, to be more dynamic, where dyanmic is defined as being fluid enough to adjust to the climate and environment that our church is a part.

As we enter November we take the opportunity to reflect and to remember the saints of Mount Bethel that has gone on to be with the Lord. We as a church are surround by a great cloud of witnesses, brothers and sisters that fought the good fight, kept the faith and ran the course that God ordained ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:19-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Life Of Joseph

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Dec 18, 2008

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Taking a look at Joseph. What it must of been like to raise the son of God.

The life of Joseph Matthew 1:18-25 Disclaimer: This sermon was prepared with some of the resources available from Sermon central and private study. Introduction- As we begin the second week of Advent. I want to take a look at the life of Mary ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Nazarene

From Thanksgiving To Christmas

Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Nov 29, 2007

based on 4 ratings

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Retailers have been into Christmas since August! How do we as Christians transition from Thanksgiving to Christmas?

FROM THANKSGIVING TO CHRISTMAS PSALM 100 Psalm 100:1-5 1 Make a joyful noise unto the LORD, all ye lands. 2 Serve the LORD with gladness: come before his presence with singing. 3 Know ye that the LORD he is God: it is he that hath made us, and not we ourselves; we are his people, and the sheep of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5

Denomination: Church Of God

The Local Church Is The Hope Of The World Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Sep 8, 2009

based on 8 ratings

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The last of the 5 part series based on the Core Beliefs of HBC

The Local Church Is the Hope of the World Matthew 16:17-19 * This morning I begin with a confession. These five Core Beliefs which we agree and have now spent 5 weeks on have been my personal core beliefs for almost 15 years. In praying about this message, I was attempting to recall where I had ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:17-19

Denomination: Baptist

“what Is That To You? Follow Me”

Contributed by Silas Eke on Feb 26, 2015

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We should accept it as axiomatic that God’s dealings with our fellow-disciples are no concern of ours. Our business is to watch our motives carefully, to keep our eyes on the Lord whom we follow, and not to look over our shoulders at others.

Tested saints in all ages have been prone to complain like Israel: “the way of the Lord is not equal” (Ezekiel 18:29). Some of God’s dealings seem to contradict our innate sense of fairness; and instead of faithfully discharging our responsibilities, we are tempted to look over ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Verdict On Homosexuality Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Mar 16, 2015

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Look at 3 NT Scriptures and then give some advice for those who struggle with this (Title and Material adapted from Andreas J. Köstenberger's book, God, Marriage, and Family and information from Christopher Yuan, website: www.christopheryuan.com/‎)

HoHum: “The Birdcage.” A 1996 movie where the actors Robin Williams & Nathan Lane play the parts of a homosexual couple, & Gene Hackman plays a conservative politician who messes up their gay lifestyle. Reviewing the movie, Time magazine called it a “warm, humorous, family ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:9-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Veterans Of Spiritual Wars Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Nov 5, 2015

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Playing on the theme of Veterans Day next week, we will use the idea that we are spiritual warriors and will be "Veterans of Spiritual Wars" as our predecessors in the faith.

1. I come from a long line of US Veterans and Patriots -- War of Independence; War Between the States; WWII; Korea -- people who cared about the great experiment called, "America" -- My Grandmother was named America 2. Origin of Veterans Day On May 13, 1938 the 11th of November of each year became ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 15:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Before The Harvest

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Jan 12, 2015

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The wheat and the weeds, then, grow side by side – and will, until the harvest. Then, according to Jesus, there will be a separation.

This is a simple tale, isn’t it? Or, so it seems. But there’s actually more to Jesus’ story than meets the eye. If you and I were to look down the page just a few verses, what we would find is Jesus’ explanation of this parable and what it means. As he lays it out, he ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-30

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Found Among Sinners Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Apr 5, 2017

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Large crowds followed Jesus, coming where He was. He could've waited on them to come to Him, but often He went out, seeking them. Jesus was often found among those society rejected. We too must be willing to go where they are, seeking to reach them.

Found among Sinners Mark 2: 13-17 Following a season of ministry around the region of Galilee, Jesus had returned to Capernaum. His return created quite a stir, as multitudes arrived at Peter’s house, hoping to see Jesus. The palsied man was miraculously healed, and Jesus made a statement that ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

Joseph's Story

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Dec 18, 2016

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The Christmas story from Joseph's perspective. What was it like to sacrifice all that he had known in his pursuit of righteousness to take on scandal, scorn, and shame? Perhaps we are called like Joseph to follow God no matter what the cost.

Matthew 1:18-25 Joseph’s Story My mother and father raised me to be a good man, a just man, a righteous man. I loved God and followed his law to the utmost. I memorized scripture. I studied Torah at synagogue. I sought to treat people honorably. As I grew up, my dad taught me how to be a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

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