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  • Dr. Craig Nelson avatar

    Was A Pre-Tribulation Rapture Taught Before The 1800's?

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on May 3, 2022
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    There have been numerous teaching surges of the "Rapture" and what happens at the return of Jesus over the last 50+ years that have brought confusion and fear.

    Most often, the teaching re-appears during times of world crisis, social upheaval, pandemics, war, rumors of war, etc., etc., to help bring focus on the soon coming return of Jesus who will stop it all and set up His Kingdom on Earth for 1,000 years. The Second Coming of Jesus is the blessed ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Tammy Garrison avatar

    We Are What We Eat

    Contributed by Tammy Garrison on Aug 12, 2002
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    This concludes a sermon series on Paul’s letter to the Romans. God’s call of grace on our own lives calls us to be Christian witnesses to others. Our attitudes, behaviors, and actions reflect on our Christian witness.

    Bibliography: Becoming a Contageous Christian by Bill Hybels, Can We Talk? by Robert Tuttle This summer, we have been traveling with Paul, taking a trip down the Roman road of salvation. On our journey, Paul has taken the time to share with us the following things: 1. There is nothing you can ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Matthew Oliver avatar

    God Calls Us All To Vocation.

    Contributed by Matthew Oliver on Jan 19, 2002
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    Through Isaiah’s call to Israel to become the light of the world, and John’s recognition of the Christ, we see a model of vocational call that we can follow. God calls us all to different vocations, but one we are all called to is to pray.

    2nd Sunday after Epiphany God Calls us All to Vocation. Preached at Saint John the Evangelist, Cold Lake, Morning Prayer 20 January 2002 Isaiah 49:1-7, Psalm 40:1-12, 1 Corinthians 1:1-9, John 1:29-42 Collect: Almighty God, your Son our Saviour Jesus Christ is the light of the world. May ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • David Owens avatar

    The Attractiveness Of Authenticity Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Oct 2, 2006
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    Seekers are looking for something that is real. The Christians in our congregations needs to learn to be authentic as we live the Christian life.

    Introduction: A. There’s a story told of a woman who pulled up to a red light behind another car. 1. The driver of the car in front of her was talking on his cell phone, and shuffling through some papers on the seat beside him. 2. The light turned green, but the man didn’t notice. 3. The woman ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • David Hicks avatar

    Forgiveness Given And Received

    Contributed by David Hicks on Nov 15, 2006
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    The Lord’s Prayer teaches us that forgiveness is important and that we are to forgive as Christ has forgiven us.

    Forgiveness Given and Received Matthew 6:9-15 Please stand with me as we read together this morning’s very familiar text. It is a prayer, and so we can read it like a prayer to God today. Pray like this: Our Father in heaven, may your name be honored. May your Kingdom come soon. ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    How To Love Series

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Feb 20, 2021
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    No doubt there were many acts of helping and kindness, neighbors checking in on neighbors that we will never hear about. We call the people who do these kinds of things “Good Samaritans.” One writer said the parable of the Good Samaritan “is one of the most gripping that Jesus ever told...

    How To Love Luke 10:25-37 Introduction This has been an incredible week across the US … and unfortunately with much destruction and many deaths. Over 70% of the United States were covered in snow. As we thaw out from the frozen weather experience we hear many stories of care and service. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Prayer Guidelines For Interceding For People In Authority

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 20, 2004
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    As we pray in the power of the Spirit for our authorities, we will experience numerous spin off benefits in the way the Lord blesses those who are over us.

    Prayer Guidelines for Interceding for People in Authority (1 Timothy 2:1-2:6) Illustration: I exhort first of all that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks be made for all men, but especially for those who in authority. --1 Timothy 2:1 Over the centuries since Jesus died ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jim Parisi avatar

    Lord I Will Not Cease Till You Bless Me.

    Contributed by Jim Parisi on Mar 21, 2003
    based on 17 ratings
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    We are going to continually keep knocking at Gods heart till he answers our prayers and requests. We Will Not Cease Till He Blesses Us

    Lord I Will Not Cease Till You Bless Me. HHM Pastor Jim Parisi March 16, 2003 In the next few weeks we are going to make an greater effort to start to sow the seeds of revival into the rich soil of our hearts, and this community. We are going to start by praying for Gods Presence and His ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Lord I Will Not Cease Till You Bless Me.

    Contributed by Jim Parisi on Mar 21, 2003
    based on 7 ratings
     | 2,649 views

    We are going to continually keep knocking at Gods heart till he answers our prayers and requests. We Will Not Cease Till He Blesses Us

    Lord I Will Not Cease Till You Bless Me. HHM Pastor Jim Parisi March 16, 2003 In the next few weeks we are going to make an greater effort to start to sow the seeds of revival into the rich soil of our hearts, and this community. We are going to start by praying for Gods Presence and His ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Keith Crouch avatar

    How To Be A Winner

    Contributed by Keith Crouch on Oct 18, 2004
    based on 18 ratings
     | 4,300 views

    Winning is so important to so many people, but we should concentrate on being Kingdom winners personally and in our churches.

    How to Be A Winner Philippians 3:12-14 I. We Must realize Who and where We Are (v. 12) A. We Must Have a Humble Spirit 1. You must remember that god will resist the proud whether it is being proud personally or as a church. 2. The moment you think you have arrived spiritually, I believe it is at ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David DeWitt avatar

    Removing The Pits From Your Prayer Life

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Sep 9, 2006
    based on 16 ratings
     | 3,635 views

    If our prayer life is to grow and thrive, we must first remove those things that keep us from being fruitful

    Removing the Pits from your Prayer Life Matthew 6:5-6 June 25, 2006 Morning Service Introduction When I was growing up I used to spend a lot of time with one of my friend Randy. We did all sorts of things together: we played basketball, we hunted snakes, we went fishing together, we went to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Ten Persuasion Tips - 2 Cor. 5:11

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 27, 2002
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     | 6,690 views

    Ten Persuasion Tips - 2 Cor. 5:11 Paul wrote, "Since then we know what it is to fear the Lord, we try to persuade men." We need to be more effective persuaders in a day when many are skeptical about the truth of Jesus Christ

    Ten Persuasion Tips - 2 Cor. 5:11 Introduction: People are more likely to change their opinions if you state your beliefs than if you let the audience draw their own conclusions. * Pleasant forms of distraction can increase the effectiveness of a persuasive appeal. * Information, by itself, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Carl Allen avatar

    Thy Will Be Done Series

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Apr 2, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,909 views

    We must understand the nature of God’s will. Jesus thought of the will of God as the sovereign wisdom and justice and goodness by which all things are governed.

    Thy Will Be Done Matthew 6:10 Intro A seminary student was at least honest when he filled out a questionnaire to provide information concerning his experience and preference for a profile to be used in helping him locate his first pastorate. One question asked, “Where would you like to locate?” ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

    He Taught Them Many Parables… (The Parable Of The Two Builders) # 6

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 15, 2022
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    Often, on the national television news, we see a report that deals with some hurricane or tornado that struck a certain region in the United States.

    They show us miles and miles of homes that have been scattered like trash from a trash can that has been turned over, and the wind is blowing the trash everywhere. When these storms strike, the first buildings that are destroyed are those that were built by contractors who were bad builders. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Olaf Theis avatar

    Jesus Prayer In Gethsemane

    Contributed by Olaf Theis on Aug 29, 2005
    based on 34 ratings
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    We can learn from Jesus how to pray

    Morning Devotion Sat. August 20, 2005 Jesus’ Prayer In Gethsemane Mark 14:31-42 Key verse: 14:36 “Abba, Father,” he said, “everything is possible for you. Take this cup from me. Yet not what I will, but what you will.” During this conference we have heard what makes us ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational