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Let Us Sing Unto The Lord.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 8, 2023

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This is serious worship, with its focus upon who the LORD is (the Rock), and who He is to us (the rock of our salvation).

LET US SING UNTO THE LORD. Psalm 95:1-7a. In days gone by not everybody who gathered in our churches could read, so it was useful to learn things by rote. So when the praise-leader sang “O Come let us sing unto the LORD” (Psalm 95:1), the congregation knew to join in the singing of Psalm 95. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 95:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Following Jesus

Contributed by Anonymous Contributor on Jun 8, 2002

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What is your position before Jesus? Are you still saying "no" to Jesus? Or do you immediately follow Jesus like Andrew, Peter, James and John?

Outline A. Calling B. Challenge C. Command D. Caution E. Cost Scripture Matthew 4:19; Isaiah 6:8 Matthew 4:19 "Come, follow me," Jesus said, "and I will make you fishers of men." Isaiah 6:8 Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, "Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?" And I ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:8, Matthew 4:19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Finding God At The End Of Ourselves Series

Contributed by David Gauthier on Jun 21, 2001

based on 216 ratings

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Trusting in the providence of God even when life doesn’t make sense.

Do you ever read Romance novels? I don’t – believe me! I’m not particularly interested in that kind of literature. I’m a “facts” man. I like non-fiction. I like theology. I like pastoral administrative type books too. I like the kind of books that put most people to sleep. But I found a ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hallowed Or Hollow? Series

Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Nov 9, 2005

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Prayer is a delicate balance between his holiness and his closeness.

Title: “Hallowed or Hollow” Text: Matthew 6:7-10 FCF: Prayer is communication with Christ, and as his followers, we need it to be two-way. SO: Be Real! Prayer that is not genuine is only words. Intro: One of the disadvantages of being a person who learns words in context is that you get them ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:7-10

Denomination: Baptist

Beginning To Sink

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Sep 17, 2004

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This sermon explores what happened to Peter once he stepped out of the boat.

Matthew 14:22-32 -- "And straightway Jesus constrained his disciples to get into a ship, and to go before him unto the other side, while he sent the multitudes away." "And when he had sent the multitudes away, he went up into a mountain apart to pray: and when the evening was come, he was there ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-32

Denomination: Pentecostal

What In Hell Happened

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Feb 10, 2005

based on 24 ratings

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When Jesus died on the cross and was burried He descended into hell - What in Hell happened?

“What in Hell Happened?” by Elder Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. I want to talk about something that in and of itself is not in the Bible; however, it is a summation of the faith and belief of those of us that are called Christians. That which I want to speak about is what is called the “Apostles ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:9-10

Denomination: Apostolic

When The Well Runs Dry

Contributed by Mike Hays on Oct 18, 2000

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When we are weary and worn-out, there is a well of living waters from which we can draw from to restore our strength.

When The Well Runs Dry Revelation 2:1-6 More than twenty years ago a young man entered college. It wasn't just any college - it was one of the most sterling examples of Christian education in the nation, Wheaton College in Chicago, Illinois. The young man was deeply in love with God and he wanted ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Zechariah's Song Series

Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Dec 29, 2008

based on 25 ratings

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Christmas is about praising God and proclaiming that the Savior has come at last.

Title: Zechariah’s Song Text: Luke 1:67-79 Truth: Christmas is about praising God and proclaiming that the Savior has come at last. Aim: To follow John’s example to use Christmas to point people to Jesus. Life ?: How does John’s example point people to Jesus? INTRODUCTION Isaac Watts was a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:67-79, Luke 1:67

Denomination: Baptist

Responding To The Seasons Of Life Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Feb 16, 2009

based on 22 ratings

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7th in a series from Ecclesiastes. We can’t change the seasons of life - we can only choose how we respond to them.

It has been said that there are four seasons to a man’s life: • There is the time when he believes in Santa Claus. • There is the time when he no longer believes in Santa Claus. • There is the time when he is Santa Claus. • There is the time when he looks like Santa Claus. I also found a couple of ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

To Live: Deliverance Series

Contributed by Mark Nichols on Aug 5, 2009

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Paul has joy even when life is hard because he focuses on Deliverance! Either your difficult times will come to an end, or you will, but it’s a win/win situation...because Paul knows Christ!

TEXT: Philippians 1:12-30 TITLE: To LIVE: Deliverance SERIES: To Live TOPIC: Salvation OCCASION: Burnside Christian Church, June 28, 2009 PROP.: in order to receive deliverance, you must wait for the Lord…but continue to read His word, continue with your mission, understand God’s plans are ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Loving God With All Your Mind

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Jan 18, 2010

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Second message about loving God from Mark 12:30. This one is about using the brains God gave us.

Loving God with All Your Mind Mark 12:30 January 17, 2010 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT IS FROM ANDY STANLEY'S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." Me: Okay, before we get started here, I just want to warn you that some of you might get offended by stuff I have to say today, but I'm going to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:30

Denomination: Wesleyan

This Is How We Overcome...rejection! Series

Contributed by Julie Marxhausen on Mar 15, 2013

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Everyone experiences rejection at some point. What do we do when it happens? We do as Jesus did!

This is How We Overcome…Rejection! With Easter just a few weeks away, it’s the time of year we focus our attention on the suffering and death of our beloved Savior Jesus Christ. The Christian Church’s annual commemoration of Lent, the time leading up to Easter, gives opportunity ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:22-23

Denomination: Lutheran

Mother’s Days For Elizabeth

Contributed by Denn Guptill on May 12, 2013

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Mother’s Day isn’t a day of celebration for all women and Elizabeth experienced what it was like to be childless, to have a child and to lose a child

Mother’s Days for Elizabeth It is a familiar story and one that fits with Mother’s Day. A woman who wasn’t supposed to be a mother becomes a mother. It is one of the most familiar stories in the Bible but a story that is over shadowed by another story and gets lost. We are all familiar with the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:30-41

Denomination: Wesleyan

Paul's Pattern In Striving For A Crown Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Oct 8, 2011

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In our lesson today we learn that just as athletes exercise rigorous self-control in order to win a perishable prize, so we as Christians must exercise rigorous self-control in order to win an imperishable prize.

Scripture We continue our study in The First Letter of Paul to the Corinthians in a series I am calling Challenges Christians Face. One of the challenges that Christians face is the issue of Christian liberty. Let’s learn about this in a message I am calling, “Paul’s Pattern in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Pay No Attention To That Man Behind The Curtain Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Nov 15, 2010

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We avoid being deceived by developing godly wisdom that is based on truth.

[Show clip from “The Wizard of Oz” – “Pay no attention to that man behind the curtain” As we continue our journey through Revelation this morning, we’ll be introduced to a character that reminds me a lot of the man behind the curtain in the Wizard of Oz. Before ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 13:11-18

Denomination: Baptist

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