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Get Over Your Past: New Year, New Theme, New You? Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jan 11, 2017

based on 8 ratings

| 24,697 views

A new year, and a new preaching theme, Discover Your Destiny... Is that something you desire to do this year?

So its a new year, and a new preaching theme, Discover Your Destiny... Is that something you desire to do this year? Our focus last year was on being a dynamic disciple, after listening to 12 months of preaching on that theme, has there been any noticeable difference in your life and my life as ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:18-19, Isaiah 5:17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Gut-Level Worship Series

Contributed by Vic Folkert on Oct 3, 2018

| 8,607 views

The offerings of Leviticus 1-7 are about sin AND fellowship with God. They connected the people with God at a visceral level. Application is made to our worship, with particular emphasis on Communion or The Lord's Supper. Selections from Leviticus 1-7 are carefully chosen to be brief.

GUT-LEVEL WORSHIP Selections from Leviticus 1-7 Maybe you have had the experience of going to a funeral or memorial service, where you heard things about the deceased that you didn’t know before. Maybe you thought, “I wish I had known about those parts of his life earlier; it would have helped ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 1:1-16, Leviticus 2:1-16, Leviticus 3:1-17, Leviticus 4:1-35, Leviticus 5:1-19, Leviticus 6:1-30, Leviticus 7:1-38 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Lesson 19: Positive Basis: Death Of The "Old Man” Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jul 27, 2018

based on 1 rating

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When we are born again we are called upon to “put off” the old garments of the natural life, the natural man. We are to deny the ways of the “old man.” (The “old man” is by nature corrupt, and by nature follows “the deceitful lust.”)

Commentary on the Book of Ephesians By: Tom Lowe Date: 9/12/17 Lesson 19: Positive Basis: Death of the “Old Man” (Ephesians 4:20-24) Ephesians 4:20-24 (KJV) 20 But ye have not so learned Christ; 21 If so be that ye have heard him, and have been taught ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:20-24

Denomination: Baptist

Return To God With All Your Heart Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Mar 14, 2020

| 6,846 views

We see the longing of God's heart for His people to return to Him. They were not bringing in the tithes and offerings because their hearts have strayed from God. It is a problem of the heart.

Let’s recap last week message. God will judge. He is the righteous and just God. • Delayed judgement does not mean He is unjust. God is being patient and merciful, not wanting anyone to perish under His judgement (cf. 2 Pet 3:9). • He will come as a refiner’s fire, not to burn and destroy His ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:6-12, Genesis 14:17-20, Genesis 28:20-22

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"united For A Purpose"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on May 23, 2023

based on 1 rating

| 2,168 views

Pentecost sums up the gospel with simplicity and audacity: Jesus Christ offers salvation to all, and the church exists to proclaim it.

“United for a Purpose” Acts 2:1-21 Pentecost. What is Pentecost? I’ve had many long-time church members over the years who weren’t familiar with what this day is about, and it is an incredibly significant day in the life of the church. It ranks up there close to Christmas and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21

Denomination: United Methodist

The Sabbath Of Ages. -The Mystery Of Shabbat.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Sep 30, 2023

based on 1 rating

| 949 views

This teaching/preaching will move your congregation into a true rest. Shabbat. Jesus the rest of all ages!...

The Sabbath of Ages. -The Mystery Of Shabbat. Exodus 20:8-11NLT Dr. Jess Moody once wrote with biting sarcasm,"What do aged atheists have to talk about, as they sit around waiting to die? Do they discuss the legacy of morality, decency, integrity, and spiritual sensitivity they have given to ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:8-11, Isaiah 11:1-9, Mark 2:27-28

Denomination: Church Of God

An Appeal For Holiness Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jun 15, 2016

based on 1 rating

| 6,779 views

Salvation is the greatest moment in any individual's life, but we must realize that salvation is not an event at a single moment in time. Salvation is the beginning of a life-long journey with the Lord.

Series: Saved, Settled, and Sanctified An Appeal for Holiness 1 Peter 1: 13-17 In recent weeks we have considered the gracious salvation provided for humanity and the hope we have in Christ, even in the midst of great difficulty. Having assured believers in their faith through the certainty of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

Start Over PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 2, 2024

based on 3 ratings

| 486 views

Explores surrendering to God, embracing spiritual renewal, and finding satisfaction in Him.

Welcome, dear brothers and sisters in Christ, to this blessed gathering where we come together, not as individuals, but as a spiritual family, united in our love for the Lord. We are here to seek His wisdom, to find comfort in His promises, and to learn how to live a life that is pleasing to Him. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:18-19

Topics: Unsatisfied Soul

Who Do You Say I Am

Contributed by John Knight on Jul 15, 2002

based on 17 ratings

| 6,290 views

Jesus’s call to understand and accept him as the Messiah.

Who do You Say I Am? Matthew 16:13-23 Great leaders have arisen throughout time: Alexander the Great, Julius Caesar, Napoleon, Gandhi. Not all Political leaders, but Social leaders: Gandhi; Philosophical leaders: Socrates, Aristotle, Kant, Buddha; Religious leaders: Martin Luther, John ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-23

Denomination: Holiness

How To Age With Grace

Contributed by Errol Joseph on Jul 16, 2001

based on 108 ratings

| 14,259 views

Gives some guidelines for aging gracefully from the examples of Simeon and Anna.

DATE: July 15, 2001 TEXT: Luke 2:21-38 THEME: "How to Age With Grace" INTRODUCTION “There is something happening to every one of you this very moment as you sit here in church. Imperceptibly, but relentlessly. You are getting older - aging. The causes are uncertain, probably because our ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:21-38

Denomination: Pentecostal

Be Holy For I Am Holy Series

Contributed by William Nowak on Apr 8, 2002

based on 54 ratings

| 11,938 views

Telling us to be holy is fine, but how do we live a holy life?

I Peter 1:13-21 “Be Holy For I AM Holy” Intro—For the last couple of weeks, as we’ve been looking at the first 12 verses of the Book of First Peter, we’ve seen that Peter has been discussing the future of the Christian—in verse 3 he talks about our living hope through the resurrection of Christ; ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-21

Denomination: Baptist

Coming To The Living Stone Series

Contributed by William Nowak on Apr 14, 2002

based on 18 ratings

| 3,769 views

Christ desires our sanctification individually, but there are also goals for the church corporately--what are they?

I Peter 2:4-10 “Coming to the Living Stone” Intro—Most of you are aware, I’m sure, of the recent scandal involving the bankruptcy of Enron Corporation and the alleged wrongdoing by its highest officials in inflating the apparent profit of the company in order to make money for themselves. I don’t ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-10

Denomination: Baptist

Who's In Charge Of Your Desires?

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

based on 84 ratings

| 6,890 views

Who’s In Charge of Your Desires? (Rom. 6:12-14)

Who’s In Charge of Your Desires? (Rom. 6:12-14) Illustration:Former pro basketball star Bill Bradley tells that at the age of 15 he attended a summer basketball camp that was run by Easy Ed Macauley, a former college and pro star. "Just remember that if you’re not working at your game to the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:12-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus The Rabbi Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Oct 20, 2007

based on 3 ratings

| 3,090 views

Jesus Jewishness is key to understanding his life

Jesus Who? September 30, October 1 & 4 2007 Jesus the Rabbi Last week we looked at Jesus the Teacher, and you might wonder why we need to do a week on Jesus the Rabbi, since Rabbi is a Jewish term that means teacher. The important distinction being that he was a Jewish teacher. It may be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:18-22

Denomination: *other

Coming Out Of Lodebar

Contributed by James Lowe on Mar 16, 2007

based on 86 ratings

| 72,777 views

Grace of God

Coming out of Lodebar 2 Samuel 9: 1-13 This is one of the greatest stories in the Old Testament concerning grace. Never in this life will we fully comprehend nor understand the marvelous grace of God. It is by the grace of God that we have been redeemed and forgiven. We were all wretched, vile ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 9:1-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

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