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Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023

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He believed that this could be his only chance to see again, and he was determined to meet the only one that can make him see again. He had to get Jesus’ attention, so he yelled as loud as he could, "Jesus, thou Son of David, have mercy on me."

Today, we will explore the remarkable story of Blind Bartimaeus, a man who desperately sought to regain his sight. This encounter with Jesus in the city of Jericho teaches us valuable lessons about faith, persistence, and the power of God to transform lives. Verse 46: As Jesus and His disciples ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:46-52

Topics: Faith, Healing, Perseverance

Never Powerless Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on May 26, 2002

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We are powerless to change things only because we give power away and do not know how to reclaim it. We can do so first by affirming that change comes only through Jesus Christ, and then by believing that He partners with us when we pray. To do any less

We are never powerless. We think we are. We think we cannot change the things that trouble us. But in fact we are never powerless. We just give away our power. We give away our power and do not know how to claim it again. Those who have power over us have it only because we let them ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-12, John 14:28-31

Denomination: Baptist

Our Dialogue With Non-Christians Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 22, 2017

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I think what happens is that when someone hears the Gospel–that God so loved us, weak and sinful though we are, that He gave His only Son up to death, that this Son rose and wants to give us the same gift–there are only two possible responses.

THE AWESOMENESS AND NEARNESS OF GOD Psalm 99 The kingship of the LORD is awesome: it makes the people (or peoples) to “tremble” at His presence (Psalm 99:1). He is totally ‘other’ - dwelling between the cherubim, enthroned in heaven. He created all things, and even the earth “shakes” at his ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:27-33

Denomination: Catholic

The Story Of Achan

Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 18, 2013

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Sometimes I think we forget that God does not only love, but that He is also a just God who punishes sin. Let¡¦s remember that every sin we commit is a sin against God, and that sin not only hurts us, it also hurts others, and it hurts our relationship wi

The Story of Achan Background Passage: Joshua 7:1-26 Focal Passage: Joshua 7:6-7, 10-13, 16-21, 24-26 Introduction Let¡¦s back up a few weeks and recap what¡¦s already happened. God had given the land of Canaan to the Israelites, but they still had to take it away from those who lived ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 7:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

The Rock-Solid Truth About God's Salvation Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Mar 22, 2021

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God's salvation. . . 1. Comes from His mercy (vs. 15-24). 2. Makes us His people (vs. 25-26). 3. Will only reach a remnant (vs. 27-29). 4. Can only come by faith in Jesus Christ (vs. 30-33).

The Rock-Solid Truth about God's Salvation The Book of Romans Romans 9:15-33 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - August 28, 2016 (Revised March 22, 2021) BACKGROUND *In Romans 9-11, the Holy Spirit led Paul to discuss the Jewish nation. And Warren Wiersbe explained that Paul was ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:15-33

Denomination: Baptist

Possibilities

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Aug 30, 2003

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We have been given a work to do but can only see the scope of it when we look through the eyes of faith.

August 31, 2003 Morning Worship Text: Philippians 3:10 Subject: Everything for Christ Title: Possibilities I love it when I read my Bible and things just begin to jump off the page at me. That is what happened to me this week and that is why I am preaching this sermon this morning. I have given ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Power Filled Church

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Jul 31, 2002

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Gods will for his church corporately and individually is that we be filled with his power, from a new testament perspective this is the only way to live

A church filled with Power,is a church living in the power and the anointing of the Holy Spirit. Pentecost marked the introduction of the new testament of the Lord Jesus Christ. The New Testament = Life lived in the power of the spirit. = Having the inner power to live the life that pleases ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Is A "Good And Noble Heart?"

Contributed by David Parks on Aug 15, 2002

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Jesus said that Only the "Good and noble heart." receives the word and produces fruit. Do I have a Good and noble heart?

What Is A Good & Noble Heart? Introduction: 1. Last week we studied the parable of the sower. 2. We learned that the Word of God only bears fruit when planted in a, "Good and noble heart." 3. We discussed the need for Chritians to broadcast the seed of the word so that it could bear permenant ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:1-15, Matthew 13:1-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

For Whom Do You Dance?

Contributed by Tim Bond on Sep 14, 2002

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John the Baptist is one person who recognized the person to whom he was answerable. He only lived for God’s sake!

I’m not sure how many of you have seen the most recent Star Wars release that came out a couple of years ago now, Episode 1: The Phantom Menace. If you did, I have no doubt that one of the supporting characters caught your attention. His name was Jar Jar Binks, and he was, in my eyes the most ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:23-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Do You Hear Voices

Contributed by Steve Malone on Feb 11, 2005

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IN OUR TEXT TODAY WE WILL HEAR 4 VOICES CALLING NOT ONLY TO ISAIAH BUT TO ALL OF GOD’S PROPHETS THROUGHOUT THE AGES...

"DO YOU HEAR THE VOICES?" READ TEXT: ISAIAH 40:1-11 INTRODUCTION TODAY WE BEGIN A STUDY ON ISAIAH CHAPTER’S 40-66; BUT BEFORE WE BEGIN IT’S NECESSARY FOR US TO DO SOME INTRODUCTORY WORK. ISAIAH; THE MAN IT WAS DURING THE TIME OF THE DIVIDED PERIOD OF ISRAEL’S HISTORY (WHEN GOD’S PEOPLE ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Mabel Anderson, Lamb Of God

Contributed by Greg Baskerville on Mar 24, 2005

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This is a funeral sermon I delivered to a standing room only crowd for one the most beloved grade school teachers in our community.

“Mabel Anderson, Lamb of God” It seems to me totally fitting that we should be paying our last respects to Mabel on Thanksgiving weekend. For that is what we are doing here today. We are giving thanks to Almighty God for sharing this beautiful woman with us. As I sat down this week to put pen to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Congregational

Do All Religions Lead To Salvation?

Contributed by Basil Banyasz on Sep 25, 2004

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This sermon tells that Christ is the way, the truth and the life and that only Christians who accept and believe accordingly will have salvation available to them.

Do all religions lead to salvation? Jesus, Himself, said, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through Me.” [John 14:6] In my Study Bible, there is a footnote that says: The way, the truth, and the life is a Person, our Lord Jesus Christ: He is so because ...read more

Scripture: John 14:6

Denomination: Orthodox

The Very Best For The Very Worst

Contributed by Christopher Raiford on Oct 10, 2004

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God give the best of his love and his one and only Son for the very worst sinners of which we all are.

The Very Best For The Very Worst 17th Sunday after Pentecost September 26, 2004 1 Timothy 1:12-17 I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who has given me strength, that he considered me faithful, appointing me to his service. Even though I was once a blasphemer and a persecutor and a violent man, I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:12-17

Denomination: Lutheran

Counterfeit Christianity Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jul 7, 2004

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A good exposition not only of the fakes in some of the pews, but of sorcery and the occult so prominent today. SIMON’S PRETENSION, PROFESSION, PRESUMPTION.

Counterfeit Christianity Acts 8:9-25 In the previous verses we saw: city wide revival w/ Philip the Evangelist. Miracles were performed, souls saved. And here’s a scriptural principle which follows: wherever God sends genuine revival, Satan attempts to send counterfeit revival. God sows some ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:9-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Effect Of Judgment Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 19, 2004

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Jeremiah is a book of God’s judgment upon Judah... but Jeremiah’s prophecies seemed to affect only one man - Jeremiah.

OPEN: As the crowded airliner was about to take off, the peace was shattered by a five-year-old boy who picked that moment to throw a wild temper tantrum. No matter what his frustrated, embarrassed mother did to try to calm him down, the boy continued to scream furiously and kick the seats around ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 10:17-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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