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Back To The Beginning: It's All Different! Series

Contributed by Daniel Richter on Jun 18, 2008

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The background of the Early Church, what set them apart and put them in position to see God move and work in truly miraculous ways that cannot be explained in human terms...

Back to the Beginning: It’s All Different! Most of you know that I’m a pretty big sports fan. I enjoy playing and watching just about anything, but if I had to pick just one sport, my passion is definitely football. I love to watch football. I love to go out in the backyard and throw the ball ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Potter's Freedom Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Feb 12, 2001

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Three reasons we can trust God to be fair in the unfolding of his plan.

There are certain phrases every parent begins to expect from their kids. Phrases like "why?" or, "But Greg’s parents let him do it." One of those phrases is, "That’s not fair!" We said it as kids, and when we become parents our kids bombard us with that phrase. And of course the standard response ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:14-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Favor Of God - Changing Things Through Prayer Series

Contributed by Larry Semore on Feb 9, 2017

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How to pray through a position of Favor

The Favor of God Changing Things Through Prayer Part 3 of a 3 Part Series Esther 3:1-5 NKJV After these things King Ahasuerus promoted Haman, the son of Hammedatha the Agagite, and advanced him and set his seat above all the princes who were with him. And all the king's servants who were ...read more

Scripture: Esther 3:1-5

Denomination: Church Of God

A Control Issue Series

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Dec 2, 2000

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The second in a series on the 10 Commandments dealing with how the human craving to be in control translates to making graven images, idolatry, worshiping the work of our hands.

One of the Christmas cards I got this year wasn’t really a Christmas card. It wasn’t even a Hannukah card. It was a Solstice card. It came from an old friend of mine named Sally who sang soprano in my medieval chamber vocals ensemble and taught me Middle Eastern dancing. (That’s belly dancing, to ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:4-5, Deuteronomy 5:8-10, Deuteronomy 4:15-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Defining Moments

Contributed by Frank Jackson on Jan 8, 2003

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There have been many defining moments in the life of human beings that changed their lives forever. These defining moments often set the course for the balance of their life

> > Defining Moments > > As he neared Damascus on his journey, suddenly a light from heaven flashed around him (Acts 9:3). > > There have been many defining moments in the life of human beings > that changed their lives forever. These defining moments often set the course for the balance of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:3

Denomination: Disciples Of Christ

God's Friday

Contributed by Charles Scott on Oct 17, 2006

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God’s Friday is the day when, through the Cross, humanity could be reconciled with God demonstrating God’s triumph that we celebrate today.

GOD’S FRIDAY AND THE FELLOWSHIP OF SUFFERING John 19:1-27 Brothers+ This is the fourth God’s Friday we have shared. The little exchange we had yesterday regarding the terminally ill reminded me of one thing all followers of Christ in the Communion of Saints share: suffering. Standing at the ...read more

Scripture: John 19:1-27

Denomination: Anglican

Rahab The Harlot Series

Contributed by Jon Dart on Mar 6, 2007

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Believers can be confident in joining with God in His purposes, because He redeems wrong choices we make because of our human weakness

The Story of “Rahab the Harlot” Joshua 2:1-24 Who is God? He is a God of mercy How is He revealed in this text? God extended His mercy to Joshua and the two spies, and redeemed the wrong choices they made. I. Introduction A. Scripture (You may want to tell this as a dramatic story) Joshua ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 2:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Doing The Walk Or The Talk?

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Mar 27, 2007

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This sermon was preached at the time of celebrating the passing of 200 years since the abolition of human slavery and asks the question should Christians be involved in social Justice?

What does God require of us? Micah 6:8 • Two hundred years ago, on 25th March 1807, the British parliament voted in favour of a law that would have consequences all around the known world. This new law was the abolition of human slavery. This act of 1807 was one of the most humanitarian pieces ...read more

Scripture: Micah 6:8

Denomination: Baptist

Marriage: Forgiving And Forbearing Series

Contributed by John Piper on Mar 29, 2007

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The purpose of human marriage is temporary. But it points to something eternal, namely, Christ and the church. And when this age is over, it will vanish into the superior reality to which it points.

You recall perhaps that my wife, Noël, said, “You cannot say too often that marriage is a model of Christ and the church” (see Ephesians 5:31-32). I said that I think she is right for three reasons. I’ll mention two. The first was that saying this lifts marriage out of the sitcom sewer and elevates ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-33

Denomination: Baptist

Forgiveness And Power!

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on May 21, 2007

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The centrality of God’s message to the human race in general (and you and me in particular) is grace…forgiveness and reconciliation with the God who made us.

44Then he said to them, “These are my words that I spoke to you while I was still with you—that everything written about me in the law of Moses, the prophets, and the psalms must be fulfilled.” 45Then he opened their minds to understand the scriptures, 46and he said to them, “Thus it is written, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:44-53

Denomination: United Methodist

The Kiss Of Life

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Jul 19, 2006

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The Bible provides at least 5 examples of when God breathed out His best on humanity. His kiss of life imparts purity and power.

The Kiss of Life John 20:19-22 Several years ago, an article appeared in the newspapers, describing a series of events that were astonishing. It seems that several people were rescued from the jaws of death because someone performed mouth-to-mouth resuscitation on them, e.g., a boy who was ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-22

Denomination: Wesleyan

And Jesus Marveled

Contributed by Norris Harris I on Jun 22, 2007

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This message deals with what makes Jesus Marvel, Smile as it relates to the acts of a human personality. Beblessed as your read and/or listen to this message!

I want to use this preaching moment to explore with you Matthew 8:5-10 (read). I want to highlite this headline in our little chat: “Jesus Marveled.” Basically in the 8th, 9th, 11th and 12th chapters of Matthew, Matthew is treating the Ministry of the Master to the Disenfranchised. Those poor, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:5-13

Denomination: Baptist

Thanks Be To God

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Nov 21, 2006

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The human mind cannot conceive the depth of the love of God for us that He would sacrifice His Son to save us from our sins.

THANKS BE TO GOD Thanks be to God for His indescribable gift! 2 Corinthians 9:15 THANKS BE TO GOD THE FATHER FOR SENDING HIS SON “And we have seen and testify that the Father has sent the Son as Savior of the world.” (I John 4:14) The human mind cannot conceive the depth of the love of God ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:15

Denomination: Baptist

On The Ropes With The Mediator

Contributed by Brian Buriff on Jun 14, 2006

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With arms outstretched at the center of the divine-human tug-o-war, one Mediator reconciles two opposing parties – God and man – yesterday and today.

I. OBJECT ILLUSTRATION Bring two short 3’ ropes with hooks one end of each. Ask for a volunteer and instruct the volunteer that their task is simple – to join the two ropes together by the end hooks. Begin to count to three, but stop short – saying that you forgot that you needed two other ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:5

Denomination: Church Of God

Tears Of God, Hope Of Heaven Series

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Jan 21, 2008

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The humanity of Jesus relates to your experience. The authority of Jesus provides meaning to your experience. The presence of Jesus walks with you through your experience.

Warren Wiersbe, theologian and writer, tells a story as taken from a source. “A miserable looking woman recognized F.B. Meyer (preacher and teacher) on the train and ventured to share her burden with him. For years she had cared for a crippled daughter who brought great joy to her life. She made ...read more

Scripture: John 11:33-44

Denomination: Salvation Army

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