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"Did He Really Mean It"?

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Aug 9, 2015

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Jesus said, many things did he mean it?

Did He Really Mean it” John 14:2 if it were not so, I would have told you. 1. “Did Jesus really Mean it” If the resurrection is true then you better believe every words Jesus said. • Matthews Gospel says A messenger said “He is not here for he is risen, as ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6

Denomination: Methodist

Gratitude

Contributed by Roy Fowler on Nov 22, 2020

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We should and need to show gratitude to God for all things

As families around the country prepare to gather with family, eat turkey and perhaps partake in some Black Friday shopping, they might be surprised to learn how much we don’t know about the origins of the Thanksgiving today. Back in 1621 it was called a fall harvest and lasted 3 ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:21-22, Job 1:21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What Does It Mean To Be Called A Christian

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Feb 2, 2004

based on 44 ratings

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What did it mean when the first believers were called Christians? What does it mean today?

What Does It Mean To Be Called a Christian? Acts 11:19-26 If I were to ask you the question “What Does It Mean To Be Called a Christian?”, there would be many varied answers... even in this place, even among Christians. Today, I want to answer that question for then, in Paul’s day, and now, in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:19-26

Denomination: Baptist

Chapter One: The Creative Week

Contributed by Dave Kinney on Jun 8, 2004

based on 18 ratings

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What a powerful statement! Of all the chapters in the Bible this first chapter is the most remarkable, controversial and thought provoking!

What a powerful statement! Of all the chapters in the Bible this first chapter is the most remarkable, controversial and thought provoking! So to start with, what is the character of this chapter? Is it history, is it science, is it myth, or is it revelation? If we can get through verses 1,2 & 3 ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-31, Psalm 90:2

Denomination: Baptist

Lydia, The Seller Of Purple

Contributed by Mike Truman on Aug 17, 2004

based on 338 ratings

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What does it mean to say that Lydia was a seller of purple, and what did their first meeting mean to Paul?

The seller of purple We heard in the second lesson about the meeting between Paul and a woman called Lydia in the city of Philippi. And we were told that Lydia was a dealer in purple cloth. Now, on the whole I prefer modern translations of the Bible, but they let us down a bit here. The old ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:5

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Eagle's Wing Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Aug 7, 2022

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God, grant me the courage to change the things I can.

[This the second sermon that is based on Reinhold Niebuhr's prayer/poem "The Serenity Prayer." This sermon is about asking God to grant us the courage to change the things that we can.] Once upon a time, a caterpillar crawled inside a hare’s house when the hare was away and set ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:15, Isaiah 40:25-31, Jonah 1:2, Jonah 1:12, Jonah 1:17, Romans 8:28-31, Jonah 2:2, Jonah 3:4, Jonah 4:2, Jonah 4:6-11, Jonah 3:9-10, Isaiah 40:31, 1 Samuel 17:46, Numbers 14:9 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: United Methodist

What Not To Do When Low Series

Contributed by John Telgren on May 6, 2003

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If you get into the spiritual lows, among the things you should not do is get angry and play the blaming game. Another thing you should not do is get comfortable with it.

I don’t feel in touch with God anymore. I have to drag myself and my family to worship. We have been coming less and less. I feel apathetic about my Lord. I rarely pray. I hardly ever read my Bible or anything else that might stimulate my spirituality. I always seem to be unhappy with the ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 12:1-7, Genesis 16:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Abraham: The Man Of Faith Series

Contributed by Rik Wadge on Dec 2, 2006

based on 1 rating

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Part II of a six week series demonstrating how God uses ordinary people to do extraordinary things.

Main Scripture Text: Genesis 12:1-4 +ABRAHAM +The Call of Abram (Gen 12:1-4 NIV) "The LORD had said to Abram, "Leave your country, your people and your father’s household and go to the land I will show you. {2} "I will make you into a great nation and I will bless you; I will make your name ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-4

Denomination: Bible Church

"When Spring Bursts Forth"

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Mar 26, 2004

based on 114 ratings

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What can we do in order to allow God’s new things to "burst forth" in our life?

Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches 5th Sunday of Lent March 28, 2004 “When Spring Bursts Forth” Isaiah 43:16-21 INTRODUCTION: The faith and hope of God’s people was at such a low point during their Babylonian captivity that they constantly needed assurance that things would eventually turn around ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:16-21

Denomination: Methodist

A Memorial To Allen See

Contributed by Jesse Bennett on Nov 19, 2008

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My first funural I officiated as pastor of Bible Baptist Shawnee Oklahoma. Message of hope and honor.

A memorial to Allen See 1939-2008 By Jesse Bennett Song: We gather in this solemn place to remember the life and morn the death of Allen See. Devoted husband, father and grandfather. We do not sorrow as those who have no hope, for our hope is in Jesus Christ. 1) Allen was a wonderful man ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Keeping Your Joy

Contributed by Charles Forshee on May 14, 2007

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We’ve got to learn how to keep our JOY even when it doesn’t seem like things are going our way. HOW CAN WE HAVE JOY?-----Even when things are going bad? --We have to KNOW some things.

I want to share a little story I heard about a little boy. "I’m the greatest baseball player in the world. I can hit the ball better than anyone" he said proudly. Then he tossed the ball in the air, swung and missed. Undaunted, he picked up the ball, threw it into the air and said to ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-11

Denomination: *other

Abundant Living

Contributed by Albert Corey on Jul 15, 2009

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. As Christians, who have been born again by God’s Spirit, it is foolish to trust in the empty things of this life. In order to be truly satisfied in this life we must invest our lives in those things that have eternal value rather than those things tha

ABUNDANT LIVING Seven Vital Keys to Spiritual Fullness Ecclesiastes 6:3 3. If a man begets a hundred children and lives many years, so that the days of his years are many, but his soul is not satisfied with goodness, or indeed he has no burial, I say that a stillborn child is better than he ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 6:3-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Counsel For Troubled Christians

Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Dec 12, 2010

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People who are discouraged in life have always asked the familiar question, “Why do bad things happen to good people? Why do the righteous suffer? Why are they being deprived of good things in life while the wicked prosper?” When sad and terrible things

Intro: People who are discouraged in life have always asked the familiar question, “Why do bad things happen to good people? Why do the righteous suffer? Why are they being deprived of good things in life while the wicked prosper?” When sad and terrible things happen to the Christian, what should ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:1-9

Denomination: *other

For Posterity

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jun 2, 2021

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We remember that the things we do are not just for ourselves but for posterity.

1 Peter 1:12 (ESV) 10 Concerning this salvation, the prophets who prophesied about the grace that was to be yours searched and inquired carefully, 11 inquiring what person or time the Spirit of Christ in them was indicating when he predicted the sufferings of Christ and the subsequent glories. 12 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Results Of Receiving God's Grace

Contributed by Bart Leger on Mar 15, 2001

based on 107 ratings

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A message encouraging us to do things God’s way.

March 18, 2001 Friendship Baptist Church Results of Receiving God’s Grace Mankind has a problem that plagues him. This plague follows us wherever we go and threatens to cause us to stumble at any time. This problem is called pride. Our pride may cause us to push aside the only one who ...read more

Scripture: James 4:6, James 4:1-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

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