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  • Christopher Holdsworth avatar

    A Leper Cleansed By Jesus.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Aug 14, 2022
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    Leprosy is often used as a figure for sin.

    A LEPER CLEANSED BY JESUS. Luke 5:12-16. The various skin diseases which fall under the Biblical heading of ‘leprosy’ have long stood as a metaphor for that worst of all human diseases: sin. However, this does not detract from the historicity of the incident which Luke now sets before us. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "Take Now"

    Contributed by David Washburn on Nov 18, 2002
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    Hesitation often proves disastrous, but Abraham shows us how to "take now" in responding with obedience to God.

    How many times a day do you receive the response, “Just a minute”? Perhaps you’ve asked your children to wash up and come to the dinner table or asked your spouse to lend you a hand or asked your mom or dad to read you a book or help with your homework. Many times we receive “Just a minute,” ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When We’re Afraid Of God’s Voice

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Dec 11, 2009
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    This sermon deals with the fear that often comes with hearing God’s voice and how to move past it.

    GOD’S VOICE: Our first reaction to God’s voice is often fear. - Luke 1:12. - Where do we fear God’s voice today? a. In sermons. b. In the Word read ourselves. c. Counsel of godly friends. d. When He speaks directly to us in prayer. WHY DO WE FEAR? 1. Because sometimes God punishes. - OT ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Am Resolved

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jan 2, 2011
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    New Years often bring resolutions of all sorts, but how about a resolution to become a better Christian?

    Well it’s 2011, who would have thunk it. And I would suspect that there have been a pile of New Year’s resolutions made in the past 2 days and if the truth was known there have probably been a pile of New Year’s resolutions broken in the past 2 days. We have probably all ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Why Is My Life Such A Mess? Series

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Oct 31, 2014
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    I wonder how often we try to hide from the fact that we've made a mess?

    “Getting A Clue: Why Is My Life Such a Mess?” Gen. 3:1-24; 2 Cor. 5:11-21 One of our daughters-in-law has an exotic bird named Charley. For fun our son taught Charley to say, “I make a mess.” Charley may not always say it at appropriate times, but at least there are times ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Have A "merry" Christmas!

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Dec 21, 2018
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    In the midst of chaos, our expectations often leave us disappointed. Thoughts on how to have a MERRY Christmas!

    How to have a Merry Christmas? 1 John 1; 1 John 4; 2 Corinthians 5:17-21 December 23, 2018 It still boggles my mind that we are 2 days away from Christmas! This year has been the longest possible shopping season and amazingly next year, will be the shortest. I’m not sure which is better. Some ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Privilege Of Prayer

    Contributed by Scott Jensen on Jan 1, 2019
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    We often pray, but don't understand how privileged we are to be able to do this.

    Opening Remarks and Introduction Tonight, we start a new sermon series called Thoughts and Prayers. For the next few weeks, we’re going to look at different aspects of prayer, and examine how it can impact our lives. Here at Concordia, We use prayer regularly in our worship services. We pray ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Waiting

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jun 24, 2009
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    Knowing when, how and how long to wait on God is often a difficult thing. Working for God makes the waiting go faster.

    Psalm 130 / Waiting Intro: A farmer once took a trucking company to court seeking reimbursement for damages suffered when his vehicle was hit by an 18-wheeler injuring himself and his mule, Bessie. Under cross-examination the lawyer for the defense said, “Did you or did you not tell the highway ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Godly Financial Management Part 5 Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Feb 3, 2013
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    This message focuses on being a cheerful giver and our right to choose how much and how often we choose to give to the Lord.

    Godly Financial Management Part 2 Paying God Part 5 Scriptures: 2 Corinthians 9:7; 1 Timothy 6:18-19; 1 Corinthians 16:1-2 Introduction: Previously I have shared with you that under the New Testament covenant you are not required to tithe and you will not bypass heaven and be sent straight to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    A Christmas Tree In Bethlehem Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 19, 2010
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    God planted a Christmas tree in Bethlehem. But it was a differnent kind of tree than the one folks often decorate and place in their homes for Christmas.

    Back in 2008 an Englishman named Greig Howe bought a 35-foot tall Christmas tree for his house. Now that’s a pretty big tree. And you’d expect that Mr. Howe must then have a fairly large house. But he didn’t. His was a two story dwelling that was only 30 feet tall. So, did he just put the tree ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Necessity Of Forgetfulness

    Contributed by Steven Shubert on Aug 5, 2004
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    Loss of memory has been often been looked at as a weakness, a failure; however, in our walk with Christ, forgetfulness is often an absolute necessity.

    The Necessity of Forgetfulness Phil. 3:13 Luke 9:62 1) Introduction a) We have often maligned forgetfulness, as being a weakness, a problem area, and it is true that, often, being unable to remember can be a frustration to us. However, there is a time when forgetfulness becomes an absolute ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Gifts Concerning Tongues Series

    Contributed by Rick Macdonald on Aug 8, 2001
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    The gift of tongues and its companion gift of interpretation are often misunderstood and misapplied, and it’s no surprise they are often called “the least of the gifts.”

    The Baptism with the Holy Spirit - part 3 THE GIFTS CONCERNING TONGUES Text: 1 Corinthians 12:10 August 27, 2000 By: Pastor Rick MacDonald ILLUSTRATION: Dwight L. Moody once demonstrated the principle like this: "Tell me," he said to his audience, "how can I get the air out of the tumbler I have in ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • David McNally avatar

    Ask, Seek, Knock

    Contributed by David Mcnally on May 6, 2012
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    Do you have to use special words when you talk to your Dad, or wait for a special time, or wear special clothes. Hopefully not. It's the same with God. He wants us to open our hearts and talk to Him often.

    Luke 11:1-13 (v.9-10) Prayer - May the words of my mouth SERMON – Jesus wants us to ask, seek and knock A bible class teacher once asked his group this question: "When you are in trouble, what do you usually do?" He then gave them three options from which to choose: 1. Take care of it ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Prayer Keys - Submission Series

    Contributed by Mark Stepherson on Jan 9, 2012
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    Jesus often prayed privately. When he said, “Not my will, but thy will be done.” He did not get what he wanted, but he got what he needed. He had the strength to face what was to come. The time to choose submission is now. If we wait, we may not desire to

    “Going a little farther, he fell with his face to the ground and prayed, “My Father, if it is possible, may this cup be taken from me. Yet not as I will, but as you will.” Matthew 26:39 Our list of prayer keys uses Matthew 26:39 as the text for submission. I generally use the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Christopher Holdsworth avatar

    A Restless Night

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Mar 29, 2014
    based on 7 ratings
     | 8,572 views

    Physical tiredness is often a foe to the Christian, and to the church.

    A RESTLESS NIGHT. Song of Songs 5:1-16. The Song of Songs is a wonderful piece of poetry, a love song often used to illustrate Christ's relationship with the Church. This kind of double application of human love, and of the love between Christ and the Church may be seen also in Paul's ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational