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The Widow At Nain

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Nov 6, 2006

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Some things we need to remember about sorrow.

Luke 7:11-17 The Widow of Nain Woodlawn Baptist Church November 5, 2006 Introduction Read Luke 7:11-17. There are many great and inspiring texts in the Scriptures – passages that take us to lofty heights and leave us there on the mountaintop for a while, allowing us to gaze on the majesty and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:11-17

Denomination: Baptist

Disciipleship Iii Series

Contributed by Russell (Rusty) Pruitt on Jan 9, 2016

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The things that the Lord requires of His servants: to become disciples

Discipleship III Text: Lk. 14: 27 & 33 Introduction:: The Bible teaches us that salvation is by grace alone, through faith alone, in Christ alone. (Eph. 2:8, 9) Salvation cannot be earned or merited. It is a free gift of God to all those who have put their trust in Christ alone and in the merit ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:27-33

Denomination: Baptist

"The Week After Easter"

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Apr 25, 2014

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Three Things the Early Church Did following the Resurrection

“The Week After Easter” April 27, 2014 Acts 1:1-14 In my former book, Theophilus, I wrote about all that Jesus began to do and to teach 2 until the day he was taken up to heaven, after giving instructions through the Holy Spirit to the apostles he had chosen. 3 After his suffering, he ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-14

Denomination: Holiness

Life Interrupted!!! Series

Contributed by Neal Gracey on Mar 10, 2007

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"Why Do Bad Things Happen To Good People?"

When Tragedy Occurs (Why do bad things happen to good people?) By R. Neal Gracey - assisted by commentaries and expositors JOB 1:1-19 12 years ago a singer named Kurt Cobain took his own life. Before Kurt killed himself with a shotgun, he was filled with bitterness and anger. Why? He had ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

"An Upper Room Experience”

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Apr 2, 2018

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Five things the disciples discoverd that forever changed their lives.

Well, it’s another Easter Sunday. This one Sunday of the year has come to be associated with people dressing up in extra nice clothes, egg hunts, family gatherings, and time off from work. But it’s so much more than that. It’s a Sunday in which we celebrate in a special way, the historical fact of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:36-53

Denomination: Baptist

Rejoice Anyway!

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Dec 15, 2002

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Is your Christmas turning out to be less than ideal? So was the first one. Rejoice anyway!

The Christmas season is a time of celebration, a time of rejoicing. As the song tells us, "It’s the most wonderful time of the year!" And there are dozens more where that came from, Christmas songs exhorting us to rejoice and be of good cheer; songs like "Good Christian Men, Rejoice!" and, "We Wish ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:30-33

Denomination: Baptist

Developing True Thankfulness

Contributed by Michael Fogaras on Nov 24, 2002

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What were the four desires of the first century church that God would add to their number daily?

DEVELOPING TRUE THANKFULNESS ACTS 3:44-47 INTRODUCTION: As we come to this time of year there are many celebrations coming up. In just a few days we will be celebrating Thanksgiving. This is usually a time when we gather together with family and friends and reflect on the goodness of God. We ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:44-47

Denomination: Pentecostal

Resolved To Know Nothing Series

Contributed by Damien Spikereit on Jan 10, 2002

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The first in a series from Corinthians challenging the congregation to have the resolve to know Christ and his ways.

- Have you ever been somewhere and you didn’t know anybody? Not one person. You were a total stranger, and everybody around you was totally strange to you. That’s happened to me a few times. Like my first day at Ozark Christian College. I had decided many months before that I was going to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Faith Pleases God

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Jan 20, 2020

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A child of God has only one thing that will please his or her Father: faith.

Faith Pleases God Turn with me to Hebrews 11 and we’re going to begin with verse 6. “But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.” The first thing we see in this verse is that faith ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:6, Proverbs 8:17, Genesis 15:1, Genesis 5:22, Genesis 5:24, Amos 3:3, Genesis 6:9, James 5:15, 1 John 4:4, 1 John 5:4, Romans 10:17, Matthew 9:27-30, Matthew 15:22-28, Galatians 5:6, Jeremiah 15:16 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Vcr Faith”

Contributed by David Yarbrough on Mar 24, 2003

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To overcome our doubts we must first face them head on and have a bout with doubt.

I’m so glad our God doesn’t impose a question quota on us. God welcomes our doubts, questions and feelings. Sometimes we all have bouts with doubts. 1. Those who are pre-doubters. 2. Those who are doubters. Every once in a while that doubt drives you crazy. 3. Those who are dead. The only ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Secrets Of Spiritual Bonding Series

Contributed by David Beirne on May 1, 2004

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First in a series on family. The foundation for building a secure home starts at the bond between husband and wife.

Family Security: The Secrets Of Spiritual Bonding Genesis 2:20-25 This is the first of a new series on family. The springboard for this series is from something I read in an article by John Maxwell. MAxwell cited a study done that put this ad in a paper: "If you live in a strong family, please ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:14, Genesis 2:20-25

Denomination: Baptist

David's Wives Are Captured Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Nov 15, 2019

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First Samuel 30:1-31 shows us how God turns tragedy into triumph.

Scripture The last few chapters of First Samuel switch between David and Saul. David’s temporary unfaithfulness caused him to go and live in Philistia. Achish, the king of Gath, allocated David and his followers the city of Ziklag. David lived there for sixteen months and carried out raids against ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 30:1-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Narnia: Always Winter Never Christmas

Contributed by James Byers on Nov 28, 2005

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First Sunday of Advent using Narnia Illustration connectin winter to darkness in Isaiah 9 prophecy

Read (Isaiah 9:1-7, John 1:1-10) Winter is about to be here again. This season is the least favorite of most if not all people. It’s colder, days are shorter, more darkness, less activity. The trees and plants show little sign of life. The skies are usually more gray. The brisk air and the cold ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Is There Absolute Truth? Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Jul 13, 2020

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Is there such a thing as absolute truth and how can we know?

View this sermon at: https://youtu.be/uVZnqRaL0-Q Is There Such a Thing as Absolute Truth? August 2, 2020 Pastor Brad Reaves Grace Community Church Winchester, VA Introduction A lawyer, a doctor, and a preacher went deer hunting together when along came a big buck. The three of them all shot at ...read more

Scripture: John 18:37-38, Romans 1:18-20

Denomination: Brethren

Jesus The Resurrected King Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 28, 2002

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Four things we find in the fact that Jesus is Alive - life, love, hope, and power

Jesus the Resurrected King March 31, 2002 Intro: Every year thousands of people climb a mountain in the Italian Alps, passing the "stations of the cross" to stand at an outdoor crucifix. One tourist noticed a little trail that led beyond the cross. He fought through the rough thicket and, to his ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:14, 1 Corinthians 15:14-23, 1 Corinthians 16:20-28

Denomination: Baptist

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