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The Trinity

Contributed by Joe Stanley on Jul 28, 2009

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This sermon explains why we developed our belief in the trinity.

The Trinity This morning we have two closely related passages that we will start with. Both are found in the Book of Deuteronomy. Deuteronomy is the fifth of the first five Books of Scripture. We call these first five books the Pentateuch, but our Jewish brethren call them the Ha Torah (The Law) or ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Sixth Sense

Contributed by Joseph Bryant, Jr. on Dec 26, 2001

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Understanding the ministry of the Holy Spirit, who gives us a "Sixth Sense" to live in victory. Learning to experience the power and guidance of God’s Spirit.

“THE SIXTH SENSE” Experiencing the power and guidance of the Holy Spirit Acts 1:1-8 By Pastor Joseph Bryant, Jr. In 1999, Hollywood Pictures released one of the most thrilling and popular movies of the past decade. This chilling film presented the story of a child psychologist who was assigned ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Free To Really Live (Easter Sunday)

Contributed by Carla Powell on Jan 2, 2002

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Resurrection isn’t just about life after death; it is also about the promise of abundant life-now!

[I have a tradition when preaching on Easter Sunday to insert "Christ Is Risen" as often as possible, to which the congregation respond, "Christ is risen indeed. Hallelujah!"] Christ is risen! (He is risen indeed!) Shouts of alleluia ring out; flowers adorn our sanctuary; people are dressed in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-9

Denomination: Lutheran

What Is Your Religion Worth?

Contributed by J. Richard Lord, Jr. on Feb 16, 2002

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If your religion does not transform you, convince you of it’s rightness, and is something you share, it’s not worth very much.

January 6, 2002 Parkview Church of the Nazarene J. Richard Lord, Jr. What Is Your Religion Worth? I Peter 1:3-9 Is your faith genuine? It is worth more than gold? Your religion is not worth very much: I. IF IT DOES NOT MAKE A FUNDAMENTAL CHANGE IN YOUR ATTITUDE AND ACTIONS. Some people wear ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-9

Denomination: Holiness

The War Is On Series

Contributed by Lanny Carpenter on Apr 18, 2004

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Describes the reason why unbelievers are the way they are -- because of the way their mind works.

THE WAR IS ON! EPHESIANS 4:17-19 INTRO.: The battle lines have been drawn in the sand. 1. The forces have taken their positions, and are prepared for the worst. 2. The leaders have exhausted every resource, and have resigned themselves to the inevitable. 3. Weapons are readied, now aimed toward ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-19, Colossians 3:10

Denomination: Methodist

Born Of A Virgin Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Dec 14, 2003

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The miracle of the Virgin Birth is an essential, non-negotiable truth of the Christian faith. We consider the importance, confirmation, and necessity of this doctrine.

“I Believe”…sermon series on the Apostles Creed “Born of a Virgin” Matthew 1:18-23 Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts Some Christmas trivia: The verses of the song Twelve Days of Christmas each stand for one of the 12 beliefs stated in the Apostles Creed. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-23

Denomination: Congregational

Why 'good' Friday?

Contributed by Rodney Killam on Apr 18, 2003

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Why is Good Friday called good? Our answer to that question is determined by how we see that day’s event -- with worldy, physical eyes or Christian, spiritual eyes?

A Good Friday Communion Service Meditation [Sermon Intro] Why Good Friday? Why do we call this Friday, good? This is the day that we see Christ dying on the cross. A day of remembrance like this would be more appropriately termed Mourning Friday, for that is what the disciples were doing -- ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:43-45, 2 Corinthians 4:18

Denomination: Holiness

Dispositional Sins

Contributed by Ronald Crandall on Jan 16, 2003

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We take a look at just a few of them. How do we overcome a state of mind that is negative?

Dispositional Sin By: Pastor Ron Crandall Intro: Dispositional Sins what are they? This morning I want to look at maybe few if we have time. What is the defition of Dispositional Sin: Innate Temper; natural tendency of the mind Turn with me to Act 7:53 Acts 7:53 53 you who have received ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:53

Denomination: Pentecostal

I See Dead People…they Don't Know They're Dead….they're Everywhere.”

Contributed by Dennis Rhoads on Sep 23, 2003

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This sermon relates to the call of Matthew and how it relates to our call from Jesus.

9/21/2003 Text Matthew 9:9-13 Title “I see dead people…They don’t know they’re dead….They’re everywhere.” Grace, mercy and peace to you from our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. This past week I read an article about a movie that was released several years ago. It was called, “The Sixth Sense”. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:9-13

Denomination: Lutheran

To The Rescue!

Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Sep 27, 2003

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Pentecost 16: We find ourselves on the short end of a spiritual battle. But our help comes from God. He changes the tide of the battle and wins the victory for us through Jesus’ Cross.

The most scared that I can ever remember being happened when I was about 4 years old. My dad had taken me with him to the Mexican border city of Reynosa. He had gone there to make a purchase. I remember him parking in front of a store that seemed very busy. He needed to go inside and so he asked me ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 35:4-7

Denomination: Lutheran

The Gift Of Disillusionment

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Oct 18, 2002

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Even amidst life’s harships, confusion, and pain, we can discover a new and clearer vision of Christ Jesus as the Messiah.

THE PERSON WHO HAS NEVER TAKEN THE RISK OF HAVING TO TASTE WHAT IS BITTER HAS NEVER REALLY KNOWN THAT WHICH TASTES SWEET. THE HUMAN SPIRIT IS CAPABLE OF WITHSTANDING ENORMOUS DISCOMFORT, INCLUDING THE PROSPECT OF DEATH, IF THE CIRCUMSTANCES MAKE SENSE. MANY MARTYRS, POLITICAL PRISONERS, AND WAR ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:18-23

Denomination: Free Methodist

Opportunity: The Da Vinci Code

Contributed by Don Jones on May 2, 2006

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The sermon is designed to get the church to take advantage of the discussions about the Da Vinci Code to tell others the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

5-7-2006 Acts 17:16-18 - Opportunities: The Da Vinci Code West Glendale Baptist Church Pastor Don Jones 16While Paul was waiting for them in Athens, he was greatly distressed to see that the city was full of idols. 17So he reasoned in the synagogue with the Jews and the God-fearing Greeks, as ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

God's Enduring Work Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jan 28, 2006

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God is sovereign, He controls the “times”, yet in spite of this, we often fail to recognize God’s hand at work in the world. We have at best a limited view of all that God is doing.

Overcoming Futility—a sermon series on Ecclesiastes “God’s Enduring Work” Chapter 3 -Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts What do we do with the brief time we’ve been given? In a lifetime, the average American will spend 6 months waiting at stoplights, one ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-22

Denomination: Congregational

Christ's Prayer For His Church

Contributed by Jason Horrocks on May 18, 2004

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This is a verse by verse interpretation of the prayer of Christ in John 17. Many issues are addressed in this sermon. What Christ expects of His church, what Christ expects of His Pastors, etc...

Christ’s Prayer For His Church John 17:1-26 There was a little boy in a church service in Kentucky who was crying and interrupting the church service. After a period of time his dad took all he could stand. The dad picks him up and puts him underneath his arm. While heading out the back door, ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-26

Denomination: Church Of God

Extreme Widows! (Mark 12:41-44)

Contributed by David Smith on Nov 4, 2007

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My focus here is on three widows - Ruth, her mother-in-law Naomi, and a nameless pensioner who puts all her livelihood into the offertory plate!

A priest by the name of Wes Seeliger was shopping for a motorcycle. The Harley-Davidson salesperson bragged ‘this machine will go from 0 to 150 in 20 seconds. It will hug the road at 150 km/h. It will outrun anything on wheels. What do you do for a living, sir.’ ‘I’m a priest’ Seeliger said. ‘It’s ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:41-44

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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