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I Press On Series

Contributed by Mark Jones on Oct 3, 2011

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EOLS: The Christ-life is a continuing journey toward the goal; we must pursue with a plan and purpose.

I Press On! Php 3:7-21 (7) But whatever gain I had, I counted as loss for the sake of Christ. (8) Indeed, I count everything as loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. For his sake I have suffered the loss of all things and count them as rubbish, in order that I may ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-21

Denomination: Methodist

I Give Myself Totally Series

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Jan 2, 2012

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Resolutions that will radically change your life.

Five Life Changing Resolutions Part 1 I Give Myself Totally 2 Corinthians 8:5 Scripture Reading I. No Reserve Mark 12:30 And thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind, and with all thy strength: this is the first commandment. Matthew ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:5

Denomination: Baptist

Palm Sunday. Who Is This Jesus...to You? Series

Contributed by William Akehurst on Apr 8, 2025

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Each of us must answer one important question in this life. WHO IS JESUS? And the answer is not just head knowledge, it must also be heart changing. All mankind either accepts or rejects GOD's Plan of Salvation through JESUS CHRIST.

2025.04.13. Sermon Notes. Palm Sunday. Who is this Jesus? William Akehurst, HSWC Matthew 21:10 Who is this…Jesus? BIG IDEA: Each of us must answer one important question in this life. WHO IS JESUS? And the answer is not just head knowledge, it must also be heart changing. All mankind either ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11, Matthew 16:13-16, Luke 9:18-20, John 11:25-26, John 20:24-31, John 3:16-18, Isaiah 9:6, Revelation 19:11-16, 1 Chronicles 29:10-14, John 1:29, John 1:36, John 14:16 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

It’s Not What I Expected

Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on May 19, 2023

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Things are not what they seem to. It's not what I expected.

As we look at our story, we see that John had been in the desert disciplining himself waiting for this special moment. And when the Word of God came to him, he came out of the desert preaching up a storm. And let me drop something in your spirit early this morning and that is whenever those who are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1

Denomination: Baptist

Consider It All Joy? You Must Be Joking!

Contributed by Mark Roper on Nov 20, 2007

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God uses many different kinds of trials in our lives in order to mold, awaken, and mature us, i.e., to make us lovely, Christ like people

Consider It All Joy? You Must Be Joking! James 1:2-1:4 Introduction: God uses many different kinds of trials in our lives in order to mold, awaken, and mature us, i.e., to make us lovely, Christ like people Preposition: Many times we balk at the very thought of suffering it. It’s ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-4

Denomination: Church Of God

Fifth Sunday Of Lent, Year B--I Tried But It Died: Grain Of Wheat

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Feb 15, 2024

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A Christian is obliged to let go, to put himself into hands that are not his own of letting oneself go into the hands of God.

Wheat is associated with being sewn in the ground, buried, geminating and then springing up for bread to feed multitudes. These are all symbols of Christ’s passion, death, resurrection, and communion with his Body, the Church with Jesus, saved in his Sacrifice at Calvary. The seed has to be buried ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-33

Denomination: Catholic

I Believe In God The Father Series

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jun 29, 2003

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1. Faith must be specific. 2. Faith calls for surrender. 3. Faith must be adequate. 4. Faith must be personal.

Some time ago I read a bumper sticker which said, “Keep the Faith” printed in bold black letters. But underneath was another line in smaller print that said, “If you have any left.” We live in a very cynical and skeptical world, and many people are unsure of exactly what they are supposed to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 53:1-4

Denomination: Methodist

I Want A Church Like That Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Mar 12, 2014

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What does it mean when we say we want to be a part of a New Testament Church?

A Study of the Book of Acts # 22 ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:19-30

Denomination: Baptist

I Made It

Contributed by Charles Jones on Jun 14, 2011

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It must also be noted that there is a vast difference between saying "I Made It" and saying "I’ve Got It Made¨.

The familiar statement, "I Made It ", is a statement that implies achievement in the midst of overwhelming odds. It is a proclamation of accomplishment for someone who has had the deck stacked against him. Its a way of saying that, "In spite of the length of the journey; in spite of the roughness ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:8-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Must I Do? Obey God Rather Than Men Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on Jul 8, 2013

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Lordship requires our allegiance be first and foremost to the authority and call of God.

WHAT MUST I DO? OBEY GOD RATHER THAN MEN ACTS 5:17-32 “Peter and the other apostles replied: "We must obey God rather than men!”(Acts 5:29) Big Idea: Lordship requires our allegiance be first and foremost to the authority and call of God. ACTS 5:17-32 17 Then the high priest and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:29

Denomination: Nazarene

What Must I Do: Appear Before The Judgment Seat Of Christ

Contributed by Ken Pell on Sep 8, 2013

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By realizing that we live in a tent, the Spirit of God lives in us, and that we will live with God, we can face the judgment with confidence.

WHAT MUST I DO? WE MUST APPEAR AT THE JUDGMENT 2 CORINTHIANS 5:1-10 Big Idea: By realizing that we live in a tent, the Spirit of God lives in us, and that we will live with God, we can face the judgment with confidence. SERIES INTRO We are asking ourselves “What Must I Do?” and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:1-10

Denomination: Nazarene

Why Must He Say, ‘here I Am’ Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Aug 24, 2015

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A study of the book of Isaiah 65: 1 – 25

Isaiah 65: 1 – 25 Why Must He Say, ‘Here I Am’ 1 “I was sought by those who did not ask for Me; I was found by those who did not seek Me. I said, ‘Here I am, here I am,’ to a nation that was not called by My name. 2 I have stretched out My hands all day long to ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 65:1-25

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

It's Not What I Expected

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 26, 2001

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This sermon deals with things not turning out in life as we had expected them to do by looking at John The Baptist.

It’s Not What I Expected! 5/30/99 Psalm 77:1-12 Luke 1:47-80 Text Matthew 11:1-11 & Mark 6:14-29 Have you ever ordered something from a magazine or off TV and you thought, “boy it would be great to have one of those.” The price was right, so you sent off for it and when you opened the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:1-11, Mark 6:14-29

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

I Have A Vision!

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jul 1, 2022

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The assemblies of the Lord must recognise the marks of the false prophet and the false teacher. They must guard themselves against succumbing to the alluring message that leads to destruction of the congregation.

The word of the LORD came to me: ‘Son of man, prophesy against the prophets of Israel, who are prophesying, and say to those who prophesy from their own hearts: “Hear the word of the LORD!” Thus says the Lord GOD, Woe to the foolish prophets who follow their own spirit, and have seen nothing! ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 13:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

Power Flows Out Of Passion

Contributed by Samuel Fulkerson on Mar 10, 2013

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For there to be Power there must first be Passion, because Power flows out of Passion. We must decrease that He may increase. We must die out to self that He may have the preeminence.

Quotes: “A great leader's courage to fulfill his vision comes from passion, not position.” -- John Maxwell “Without passion you don't have energy, without energy you have nothing.” -- Donald Trump “Nothing great in the world has been accomplished without ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

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