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  • J. Darren Duncan avatar

    Heavenly Homecoming

    Contributed by J. Darren Duncan on Dec 20, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,643 views

    EXCITEMENT ABOUT GOING TO HEAVEN

    HEAVENLY HOMECOMING—I Thessalonians 4:13-18 Introduction:  Joseph (Genesis 44:1--45:27)  Naomi (Ruth 1:22)  The Prodigal Son (Luke 15) I. ATTITUDES TOWARD THE HOMECOMING? (John 14:1) A. HAPPY B. HOPEFUL C. HELPFUL II. ATTRIBUTES OF THIS HOMECOMING? (John ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    He's Coming To Town

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Nov 26, 2007
     | 2,477 views

    Children are excited about the arrival of Santa, but as Christians, we should be more excited about the second arrival of Jesus.

    He’s Coming to Town Key points from Melvin Newland’s sermon of the same title Nov. 25, 2007 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction A (IL) B Isn’t it fun to see the excitement & expectation of children for Christmas Day? 1 They can’t wait for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Ye Are Complete In Him

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 13, 2013
    based on 6 ratings
     | 13,507 views

    An exhortation and three warnings frame what might be another Christ hymn.

    YE ARE COMPLETE IN HIM. Colossians 2:6-19. I. The Apostle Paul is concerned that the Colossians should not be “beguiled with enticing words” - or “deluded with beguiling speech” (Colossians 2:4). Our enemy is subtle as a serpent, and would lure away even ‘the very elect, if that were possible’ ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Secret Of The Fruit Series

    Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Apr 17, 2004
    based on 35 ratings
     | 6,023 views

    This is the initial, introductory sermon in the series on "The Fruit of the Spirit."

    THE SECRET OF THE FRUIT—GALATIANS 5:13-26 “MY DESIRE, TO BE LIKE JESUS; MY DESIRE, TO BE LIKE HIM. HIS SPIRIT FILL ME, HIS LOVE O’ERWHELM ME, IN DEED AND WORD, TO BE LIKE HIM.” --Lillian Plankenhorn, 1946 Is that your heart’s prayer? How can one ever be like Jesus? The secret to being ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Marilyn Murphree avatar

    "Thankfulness Moves Us To Action"

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Oct 20, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 2,567 views

    God initiates our salvation for a purpose. What is that purpose?

    Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches October 23, 2005 Dr. Marilyn S. Murphree “Thankfulness Moves Us to Action” Ephesians 2:8-10 INTRODUCTION: If you were found lying along the side of the road dead, WHY would you go to heaven? You have probably heard people say about someone, “I know he will get to ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • David Taylor avatar

    Brought To Life; Brought Together

    Contributed by David Taylor on Sep 3, 2024
     | 212 views

    Paul continues the theme of God’s initiative in salvation.

    We are in our series, Brought to Life; Brought Together, from the New Testament letter Ephesians, looking at chapter two today so if you have your bibles, turn to Ephesians 2:1-7. Paul continues the theme of God’s initiative in salvation. He does by painting a bleak picture of the human ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Brought To Life; Brought Together

    Contributed by David Taylor on Oct 22, 2024
     | 227 views

    Paul continues the theme of God’s initiative in salvation.

    Brought to Life; Brought Together From Death to Life Ephesians 2:1-7 November 24, 2019 David Taylor We are in our series, Brought to Life; Brought Together, from the New Testament letter Ephesians, looking at chapter two today so if you have your bibles, turn to Ephesians 2:1-7. Paul continues ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Elementary, Dear Watson Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jan 25, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 2,539 views

    The initial evidence of the Baptism in the Holy Spirit is speaking in other tongues.

    Elementary, Dear Watson Text: Acts 2:1-4 Introduction 1. Read Acts 2:1-4 2. Over the past several weeks, we have talked about the power of the Holy Spirit. We have talked about: a. Necessity of Power through the Holy Spirit b. Promise of Power through the Baptism in the Holy Spirit 3. But, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    How Is Your View From The Bridge? Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Sep 30, 2006
    based on 20 ratings
     | 10,919 views

    God has called us to take the initiative in bringing reconciliation.

    How Is Your View From the Bridge? Text: Gen. 33:1-20 Introduction 1. Read Gen. 33:1-20 2. Illustration: God’s love is like a bridge that makes reconciliation possible. If you take away the bridge, the separation remains. George Herbert said, “He who cannot forgive others breaks the bridge ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Are You Ready?

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Jan 12, 2007
     | 3,392 views

    First of series of initial 2007 series based on congregational requests.

    (Cover slide) The movie ‘Shrek 2,’ includes an obnoxious, for lack of a better word, but faithful donkey by the name of ‘donkey.’ The movie is a humorous and satirical take on our favorite childhood fairy tales and includes a trip to that magical place of ‘Far Far Away’ complete with a Hollywood ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    What Is Enough?

    Contributed by Jeffrey Benjamin on Nov 12, 2001
    based on 14 ratings
     | 2,911 views

    God is and always has been the initiator of our contact with Him.

    Theme: Priority One in our worship Thesis: Are we seeking first things first? Title: What is Enough? Text: Luke 24: 13-35 Intro illus. Hot Wheels super charger energizes, zips them around the circle again. Twice / yr Christmas, Easter Once / mo Communion Once / wk Church ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Marilyn Murphree avatar

    "When Abram Heard From God" Series

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Apr 14, 2003
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,182 views

    God initiates the call and it can be any time and any place.

    Iliff and Saltillo United Methodist Churches May 7, 2000 “When Abram Heard from God” Genesis 12:1-7 INTRODUCTION: In today’s scripture God chose an ordinary person to carry out His plan and purpose in the world. He was a person who lived in a world of responsibilities duties, temptations and ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Don Hawks avatar

    What We Believe About Baptism Series

    Contributed by Don Hawks on Jun 21, 2004
    based on 46 ratings
     | 5,809 views

    Baptism is the symbol for our initiation into the Christian faith and church life.

    Romans 6:3-6 (NRSV) SLIDE 1 (3) Do you not know that all of us who have been baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into his death? (4) Therefore we have been buried with him by baptism into death, so that, just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, so we too might walk ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Perry Greene avatar

    Return Of God's Glory: Exuberant Worship (2) Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Oct 24, 2016
     | 4,073 views

    Worship Invites the Glory of God; Introduces Salvation; and Initiates Victory.

    1. Secret to Soul Winning One of the most zealous soul-winners of yesteryear was Colonel George Clarke, who established the Pacific Garden Mission in Chicago, but he wasn't a polished speaker. Dr. R. A. Torrey once wrote, "I used to go and hear Col. Clarke talk and he seemed to me to be one of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • James Dorman avatar

    Follower Of Christ And Leader Of Others

    Contributed by James Dorman on May 9, 2017
     | 3,859 views

    This sermon was preached at a Galilean (by Discipleguide) initiation and explores their motto.

    Textual Segment:Tonight, Joshua was inducted into the Gallileans. I want to examine their motto more closely. Their 2 key verses are great life verses for us all. Their motto: Follower of Christ, leader of others, is based on 1 Peter 2:21 NKJV For to this you were called, because Christ also ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist