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The Altar Of Incense Series

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Jun 3, 2011

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This series of 6 messages looks at the design of the tabernacle as a template for drawing near to God. The Altar of Incense represents worship. In worship we are transported into God's presence, transformed by God's power and transfixed by God's glory.

THE ALTAR OF INCENSE Let’s play a word association game. I will say a word and you say the first thing that pops into your head when you hear that word. Apple – Car – Husband – Donut – God … What came into your mind when you heard the word GOD. AW Tozer once ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-3

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Break A Jar Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Sep 29, 2013

| 7,042 views

In our Scripture today, we see an example of what happens when a person’s heart is captured by the Light of the World. From this woman, we learn several things about sacrifice and giving

Break a Jar Mark 14: 1-9 We’re starting a new series called, “Illuminate.” Our foundational Scripture verse is Revelation 21:23 which says, “And the city has no need of the sun or of the moon to shine on it, for the glory of God has illumined it.” Jesus said, “I ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:1-9

Denomination: Methodist

How Much Is Too Much?

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 25, 2022

| 3,969 views

The American industrialist, Henry Ford, was once asked to donate money for the construction of a new medical facility.

The billionaire pledged to donate $5,000. The next day in the newspaper, the headline read, "Henry Ford contributes $50,000 to the local hospital." The irate Ford was on the phone immediately to complain to the fund-raiser that he had been misunderstood. The fund-raiser replied that ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Cost Of Being A Disciple

Contributed by Carl Willis on Apr 14, 2001

based on 34 ratings

| 4,755 views

There is great expense in following Christ.

Being a Disciple Luke 14:26-27 I. There is great expense to being a disciple A. You have to love Christ more than those around you. 1. Christ must be the first priority for you. 2. Do you express more love to your family than you do to God? 3. Would you lay down your life for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:26-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

An Act Of Worship

Contributed by Ken Henson on Mar 28, 2015

based on 2 ratings

| 6,354 views

True worship puts focus where it belongs, fulfils God's will, inspires jealousy, enriches everyone around, and anoints the worshipper

John 12 Six days before the Passover, Jesus arrived at Bethany, where Lazarus lived, whom Jesus had raised from the dead. 2 Here a dinner was given in Jesus’ honor. Martha served, while Lazarus was among those reclining at the table with him. 3 Then Mary took about a pint of pure nard, an ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-25

Denomination: *other

Judas Iscariot: A Fraud

Contributed by Jeff Simms on Sep 7, 2003

based on 37 ratings

| 8,820 views

To discuss the importance of following Christ for the right reasons

Judas Iscariot: A Fraud Matthew 26:14-16,20-25 Primary Purpose: To discuss the importance of following Christ for the right reasons. For a little over one a half years, I worked in the fraud department at Capital One credit cards. Part of my job was to detect fraudulent application, high ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:14-25, John 12:3-8

Denomination: Baptist

Betraying Hands Series

Contributed by John Harvey on Mar 2, 2005

based on 19 ratings

| 3,916 views

During the Easter series we will focus on the hands of the people involved. We will begin with Judas. At his hands, Christ was betrayed.

God and Human Hands “Betraying Hands” March 6, 2005 Intro: We are beginning a series of talks to lead us through the Easter story up to Easter Sunday. We are going to be focusing on the hands of the people involved. Hands can be fascinating. You can tell all kinds of stories with your ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:12-16

Denomination: Baptist

Why Jesus Rejoiced With Rejoicers And Wept With Those Who Weep

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

based on 30 ratings

| 3,530 views

1. Jesus knew that people generally do not care how much you know until they know how much you care.

1. Jesus knew that people generally do not care how much you know until they know how much you care. The Lord really empathized with people by using the power of the Spirit to identify with all aspects of their lives. Jesus fully comprehended the pain, suffering and heartaches of people because He ...read more

Scripture: John 11:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Seeker, The Believer, And The Skeptic

Contributed by Dwight Hord on Dec 21, 2011

based on 9 ratings

| 6,231 views

An Easter message to identify and challanges belivers to see what kind of believer we are. There are 3 types of believers... The Seeker, The Believer, and The Skeptic. Where do you fit?

The Seeker, The Believer, and the Skeptic Text: John 20:1-9 Pastor Dwight L. Hord • The Seeker In Vs. 1 of John 20 we find Mary on resurrection ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Are Your Priorities Out-Of-Whack?

Contributed by Monty Newton on Jul 20, 2007

based on 18 ratings

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When we focus on listening to Jesus, our priorities will be in proper order.

Title: Are Your Priorities Out-of-Whack? Text: Luke 10:38-42 Thesis: When we focus on listening to Jesus, our priorities will be in proper order. Introduction I don’t know if this is a true story or not, but I suspect it is true, in that it was printed in a book by Steve Farrar titled, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Power Usage Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Apr 15, 2015

| 7,309 views

Don't use your power to benefit yourself at others' expense; use it to benefit others at your expense.

Just a few years ago (2012), Paul Piff was researching the effect power had on people. So in one study, he had subjects play a two-person game of Monopoly in which power was intentionally skewed: one player was given a wad of cash and the use of both dice; while the other player received only half ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 5:1-19

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Breaking The Box

Contributed by David Dailey on Feb 2, 2001

based on 396 ratings

| 18,282 views

Not holding back in prayer or worship

BREAK THE BOX Many times in the Bible when a certain woman is talked about, she is often a type and a shadow of the church. In Luke chapter 15 we find the woman who had ten coins. We find in her a picture of the church. She began lighting the light, cleaning the house, and searching diligently ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:3-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Perfect Will Of God

Contributed by Bernard Dawson on Sep 22, 2002

based on 67 ratings

| 16,365 views

An encouragement to strive for excellence in Christian living.

THE PERFECT WILL OF GOD Scripture: Romans 12:1-2 St. Paul knew that anything short of surrender to the will of God would be inadequate. It is interesting that Paul chose the term living sacrifice. In the Levitical system a sacrifice was usually dead. In chapter 6 verse 11 he explains what he ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Holiness

I Want To Know Christ Series

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Mar 3, 2014

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Passover, what sins do we need covered this year? They are too many to count and God knows everyone so I can not deny a single one. I sometimes feel I am the one to blame that somehow my sins have caused so much pain I might never be forgiven.

I want to know Christ Philippians 3:7-11 7 But whatever was to my profit I now consider loss for the sake of Christ. 8 What is more, I consider everything a loss compared to the surpassing greatness of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whose sake I have lost all things. I consider them rubbish, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Break The Box

Contributed by Darrell Boone on Aug 7, 2014

based on 3 ratings

| 10,570 views

This sermon focuses on the role of the faithlessness church and the faithfulness church. Its loyalty to the Lord, Jesus Christ is relevant for salvation.

Many times in the Bible when a certain woman is talked about, she is often a type and a shadow of the church. In Luke chapter 15 we find the woman who had ten coins. We find in her a picture of the church. She began lighting the light, cleaning the house, and searching diligently for that which is ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:3-9

Denomination: United Methodist

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