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  • Jon MacKinney avatar

    God's Revealed Purpose

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Nov 1, 2005
    based on 26 ratings
     | 3,411 views

    The Day of Pentecost was a day when God revealed a great deal about his purpose in giving believers the Holy Spirit. This passage, surprisingly, is not about the gift of tongues.

    Passage: Acts 2:1-13 Intro: Every week our church receives a number of offers to help us market the gospel. 1. to take our message and put it into an attractive format that will appeal to people. 2. glossy publications, better sound, nicer pulpit, and of course, professional graphics. 3. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    The Gospel Is Our Primary Message Series

    Contributed by Ed Groover on Sep 6, 2007
     | 4,488 views

    A sermon based on Romans 1:16 emphasizing the central nature of the simple Gospel to our ministry.

    The Gospel is Our Primary Message Series: First Things Romans 1:16 For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God to salvation for everyone who believes, for the Jew first and also for the Greek. Intro: 1 Corinthians 2:2 NKJV For I determined not to know anything ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Help... We're Surrounded.

    Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 4, 2015
     | 8,634 views

    HELP... WE'RE SURROUNDED.

    2 Kings 6: 8 - 23 HELP... WE'RE SURROUNDED. In June 1920, the people of Shansi, China were warned that bandits were coming. One lady missionary within the village was responsible for a mission school for about forty girls. She said, "The Lord in His mercy spared us and our school of ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Cross-Purposes

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Aug 29, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,659 views

    Jesus was dead, so what is to be done with the body. Watch how God makes sure that His Son is honored, and how that is with cross-purposes with what men want to do. Is it any surprise that God wins?

    Passage: Matthew 27:57-66 Intro: So Jesus is dead, the crowds are gone, the drama is over, ( or so most thought) 1. the sun has reappeared, but for just a few more hours 2. the earth has stopped shaking, and there is nothing left but the sad sight of three mutilated corpses on crosses. 3. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Love Your Enimies

    Contributed by Rajendra Kadia on Sep 14, 2016
     | 4,518 views

    How can we show love to the one who hates us?

    Introduction: "Love your neighbor" is the commandment given by God in Leviticus 19:18 . But "Hate your enemies" is not a commandment (nowhere written in OT) but addition/alteration made by Pharisees and Scribes. That’s why Jesus said, '"you have heard" and not "it is written". 1. Who is our ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Hold On!

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on Mar 18, 2019
     | 5,555 views

    We keep our eyes on the promise of God's "third day"

    March 17, 2016 (St. Patrick's Day) Hope Lutheran Church Pastor Mary Erickson Philippians 3:17-4:1; Luke 13:31-35 Hold On! Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. One of the great songs from the Civil Rights movement in the 1960’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Two Sons Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jun 29, 2014
     | 5,414 views

    Performance-based religion is a dead-end. We’re faced with a choice: -Slavery or freedom; -Righteousness by keeping the law, or righteousness by faith in God’s promises.

    Introduction: A man asked Jesus how to get to Heaven. In typical Jewish fashion, Jesus answered the question with a question: “What do you think?” The man suggested, “By keeping the law,” and Jesus said (with a smile), “Fine, do that and you’ll make it!” ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Paul's Sermon At Athens: The Historical Background

    Contributed by Donald Whitchard on May 31, 2021
     | 2,816 views

    This is the first of a series of messages centering on the sermon that the Apostle Paul gave before the groups of philosophers in Athens, and how it is a perfect model for Biblical apologetics and evangelism.

    People today tend to sidestep, ignore, deter, apologize for and question the concept of reality in a world which gladly embraces the concept that reality, truth, and fact are not absolute but just a matter of opinion, experience, or personal interpretation. We have become terrified of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Prayer Rebuild The Broken Situation Series

    Contributed by Norman Bernad on Aug 5, 2021
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,854 views

    People cry about a lot of things. They cry at weddings. Parents cry when their children leave home. Sometimes they cry at the birth of their children and grandchildren. They cry at sad movies. Today we’re going to look at a man who cried about a broken wall.

    Background of the Book Nehemiah, (flourished 5th century bc), Jewish leader who supervised the rebuilding of Jerusalem in the mid-5th century bc after his release from captivity by the Persian king Artaxerxes I. He also instituted extensive moral and liturgical reforms in rededicating the Jews to ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Prayer Rebuild The Broken Situation

    Contributed by Norman Bernad on Sep 28, 2020
     | 3,498 views

    Nehemiah, (flourished 5th century bc), Jewish leader who supervised the rebuilding of Jerusalem in the mid-5th century bc after his release from captivity by the Persian king Artaxerxes I. He also instituted extensive moral and liturgical reforms in rededicating the Jews to Yahweh.

    Prayer Rebuild the broken situation 1. Nehemiah 1:1-11 2. Ezra 7:11-28 3. psalm 42 Background of the Book Nehemiah, (flourished 5th century bc), Jewish leader who supervised the rebuilding of Jerusalem in the mid-5th century bc after his release from captivity by the Persian king Artaxerxes I. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Birthmark Of Peacemaking Series

    Contributed by Grant Adams on Nov 23, 2022
     | 1,415 views

    Jesus is not describing eight different people, but one – These are the birthmarks of the believer. The marks of being born again. Now we come to the seventh one, verse 9. The peacemaker.

    Jesus is not describing eight different people, but one – These are the birthmarks of the believer. The marks of being born again. Now we come to the seventh one, verse 9. You could always tell when Jesus was around. No matter what was going on, no matter what crowd, you could always tell when He ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God’s Wrath And Human Denial Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Aug 26, 2019
     | 2,737 views

    God’s wrath is evident to those willing to see it, but sinful human nature is not willing.

    God’s Wrath and Human Denial (Romans 1:18) 1. How many people in denial does it take to change a light bulb ? There is nothing wrong with the light bulb. 2. The study of denial is a study in its own right. 3. The word denial can refer to a refusal to grant a request. The judge denied a new ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Wedding Banquet PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 12, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,273 views

    To highlight God's open invitation to all to be part of His kingdom and His plans, the consequences of refusing this invitation, and the importance of being prepared and receptive to His call.

    Good Morning! God is always inviting us to come closer, to deepen our connection with Him. Yet, sometimes, we're too caught up in our own lives, we end up refusing His invitation. Today, we're going to delve into God's word and explore this invitation to all, the refusal of this invitation, and the ...read more

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    The Battle Is Not Yours

    Contributed by Derek Baker Jr. on Jan 8, 2005
    based on 34 ratings
     | 33,781 views

    This sermon is to help everyone who feels as if there is no hope in this dying and trying world. Jesus is the answer in all situations.

    In life we are faced with battles on every hand. Some people believe that the only battles that we are faced with, is the battles of war between countries, nations, and people. the biggest battle that we are faced with in this life, is ourselves. What is our purpose of being here? There was a ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    When You Need Help - Now! Series

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Apr 27, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,014 views

    When you need help now Jesus is your source of renewal and healing.

    “Living in a Post-Easter World: When You Need Help – Now!” Acts 9:36-43; Rev. 7:9-17 WE CAN ONLY IMAGINE! Just what will heaven be like? The Bible gives us some clues but even the clues don’t always paint a clear picture. We can only imagine. As I read the Biblical passages ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed