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The Elements Of Advent

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Dec 8, 2020

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This message helps to explain three of the four elements of ADVENT: Love, Joy, and Hope. The final element of Peace will be the topic for the following Sunday.

As I sat down to put together my thoughts for this sermon, and after praying about it, I looked at the calendar and realized that this is one of those years that there are only 4 Sundays of Advent between Thanksgiving and Christmas. Sometimes there are 5 Sundays but then there are years like 2020 ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:46-49, Luke 2:10-12, Daniel 9:25-26

Denomination: Baptist

The Clock Of Mercy: Why We Must Evangelize

Contributed by Paul Dayao on Dec 6, 2025

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This sermon explains the reason for the seeming delay of God's coming and why we must haste to proclaim the good news.

Introduction We live in a world that is obsessed with speed. We want fast food, instant messaging, and same-day delivery. When things are delayed, we interpret it as a failure—someone is lazy, forgetful, or "slack." In the context of 2 Peter 3, scoffers were looking at the world and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:9

Denomination: Baptist

What’s Love Got To Do With It?

Contributed by Allan Quak on Sep 2, 2024

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Through these verses God's purpose for marriage are explained. When these purposes are obeyed a wife or husband will never need to fear.

You can listen to this sermon here:- https://www.npbc.org.au/podcasts/media/2024-09-01-what-s-love-got-to-do-with-it Ephesians 5:21-33 “What’s Love Got To Do With It?” Message With it being Father’s Day a text which speaks into the theme of such a day is Ephesians 5:21-33. It is a passage which ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-33

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of Leaven Series

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Nov 2, 2024

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In this message, Dr. Vorce explains the parable of the leaven encouraging us to let the gospel message spread far and wide for global revival.

Matthew 13:33 - Another parable spake he unto them; The kingdom of heaven is like unto leaven, which a woman took, and hid in three measures of meal, till the whole was leavened. Introduction • Review of the previous parable: The Parable of the Mustard Seed (Mt 13:31-32) • Highlights remarkable ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:33, Luke 12:1, Matthew 16:5-12, 1 Corinthians 5:1-13, Mark 16:15-16, Romans 10:17-18, Romans 16:25-26, Colossians 1:6, Colossians 1:23, Luke 17:20-21, 1 Timothy 4:12 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Church Of God

The Fingerprint Of God Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 20, 2002

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The experts of Pharaoh’s day recognized God’s finger prints only when they could not explain the miracle any other way.

OPENING: Tell me, what Sport is this: You have two sides, one out in the field and one in. Each man that’s on the side that’s in goes out and when he’s out he comes in and the next man goes in until he’s out. When 3 men are out, the side that’s out comes in and the side that’s been in goes ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 8:16-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Divine Mystery Of Men Series

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Jun 14, 2002

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This sermon explains why God has placed men first in His redemptive plan. (Credit for this interpretation of the passage goes to Jack Hayford.)

Father’s Day The Divine Mystery of Men 1 Timothy 2:8-15 June 16, 2002 Intro: A. [illustration] Three men were talking over coffee. Two of them are talking about the amount of control they have over their wives, while the third remains quiet. After a while one of the first two turns to the third ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:8-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christ's Example Of Selflessness

Contributed by Glenn Robinson on Aug 20, 2002

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This sermon explains 2 Cor 8:9 in easy to understand terms and shows how we can follow Jesus’ example of selflessness.

INTRO : I can’t hear what you are saying because your actions speak louder than your words. Do as I say not as I do. We lead by example. Christ is the greatest example of selflessness. BACKGROUND : Most teach on 2 Cor 8 in the context of giving money. I am speaking in the context of giving ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:9

Denomination: Pentecostal

How Does God Discipline His Children. Series

Contributed by Izak Shipman on Sep 12, 2002

based on 34 ratings

| 10,467 views

A Sermon on the root of all sin and how God chastens his children. Also explaining why things like Sept 11 happens.

Intro: There is an unfortunate thing happening while we sit here today. Happens to you, to me, to individuals, groups, families, nations and countries. Happened from the first human beings until today and will certainly happen in the future. It happens with this church and with ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:16, Hebrews 12:5-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christian Joy

Contributed by Stephan Brown on Mar 24, 2004

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Explains that we can have joy even in bad situations because of trust in God, our hope in His future, and by the Holy Spirit.

Christian Joy Romans 15:13 May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. Introduction: We know that God has provided peace for usâ€”and desires for us to experience peace. Likewise, God has provided joy ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Don't Worry? Be Happy?

Contributed by William Mouser on Mar 3, 2005

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Near the anniversary of 9/11, this sermon from Philippians 4 explains how and why Paul says we are to rejoice in the Lord always.

Fourteenth Sunday in Trinity Philippians 4:4-13 “Don’t Worry? Be Happy?” This past week, our nation passed through the anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attack on the World Trade Center in New York. Jim and I were in Colorado Springs for meetings, staying with the Stanleys. When I ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-13

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Protein Shakes For The Soul - Getting In Spiritual Shape

Contributed by Brian Mavis on Oct 30, 2000

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We are to train for godliness like we train our bodies in the gym. I use the analogy of physical training to explain spiritual training.

[Note to pastors: This sermon started a new ministry. In this sermon I invited people to share in a ?distance devotional program.? See point 8. I had over 400 families sign up for this!] ------------------------------------------------------- Can you believe it is the last Sunday of 1998? There are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:7-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Matter Of Death And Life

Contributed by Stephan Brown on Oct 8, 2001

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Explains the meaning of baptism: that we are dead with Christ, but have new life in Him. Demonstrates that holiness and commitment to God are the result of this death and life.

"A MATTER OF DEATH AND LIFE" We’re here this morning really for two different but connected celebrations. But this morning we will celebrate these two ceremonies in the reverse order of what they are normally celebrated. In English, when something is very important we may use the saying, "It’s a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:3-12, Colossians 2:14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What Happens To Me Sixty Seconds After Salvation? Series

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Apr 24, 2001

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This sermon explains some of the things that happen to us at the point of salvation that a lot of people misunderstand and thereby cause themselves a lot of unnecessary grief.

Personal Questions… What Happens to Me Sixty Seconds After Salvation? John 6:35-40 March 4, 2001 Intro: A. Sixty seconds is a pretty short period of time. 1. But there are a lot of things that can happen in only sixty seconds. 2. There are some pretty amazing things that can happen in only ...read more

Scripture: John 6:35-40

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Experiencing The Power Of God Series

Contributed by Stephan Brown on Jan 5, 2002

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Examines Elijah’s life of prayer and explains how we as ordinary people can experience the same kind of power Elijah did.

Experiencing the Power of God When I think of great men of prayer, men who accomplished great things for God, I think of Elijah. Here is a man who called down fire from heaven, brought a widow’s son back to life, ran faster than a horse, traveled 40 days and 40 nights on the strength of one meal. ...read more

Scripture: James 5:17-18, 1 Kings 18:20-40

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Three Baptism Stories Series

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Sep 28, 2005

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The stories of three different baptisms explain why Jesus thought it important enough to include baptism in his final words to his disciples.

Three Baptism Stories Matthew 28:18-20 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO We are in a continuing series from what Bible students call ¡§the great commission¡¨¡XJesus¡¦ final words to his followers. Working our way through this passage requires that we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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