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Fear Of The Final Call Series

Contributed by David Scudder on Nov 28, 2007

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Why do so many show an initial interest in Christ and then turn away? How can we be more effective in giving the Gospel?

Fear of the Final Call II Timothy 4:3-4 Purpose: To describe how many people will react to the gospel. Aim: I want the listener to work at being more aggressive in giving the gospel to others. INTRODUCTION: In my 22 years of ministry I have seen a lot of people who showed interest in spiritual ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:3-4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Flawed Follower (John The Apostle) Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Apr 19, 2011

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#4 in series, about John’s initial fleeing from the Garden but returning to Jesus’ cross, and how love overcame his fears.

John 18:25-27 – Were You There #4 - Flawed Follower (John the Apostle) Today we are continuing our Were You There series, looking at and learning from some of the characters who watched Jesus die that lonely Friday so many years ago. We looked at the religious leaders, who carried out the rules of ...read more

Scripture: John 19:25-27

Denomination: Baptist

Unleash The Gospel Series

Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Nov 13, 2017

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A generosity initiative that will enable us to cooperate with God in achieving the vision to make a greater impact for Him; to push back the darkness faster & better.

October 8 Unleash the Gospel (Acts 1:8) (Ephesians 3:20-21) In every contest, there comes a turning point; something that changes the momentum and even the outcome of the game. We are at that place right now at Rush Creek. With all that God has done in and through us in the past, He has a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:20-21

Denomination: Baptist

Why Is There An Extra Cup In Luke’s Last Supper? Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Feb 24, 2020

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A look at an initially confusing part of Luke's Last Supper passage and the significance of what the "extra cup" means.

WHAT'S GOING ON WITH VERSE 17? Why is there an extra cup in Luke’s version of the Lord’s Supper? - Luke 22:17. - Verse 17 speaks of Jesus taking the cup. But then v. 19 has Him taking the bread and then v. 20 has Him taking the cup. What’s going on? Is there supposed to be two cups? Why ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:14-20

Denomination: Baptist

When Jesus Restores The Fallen Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Mar 30, 2016

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Peter is going through a time of regret around the fire of denial. In response Jesus takes the initiative to restore Peter around a fire of fellowship.

Message John 21:15-25 When Jesus Restores the Fallen Do you sometimes live your life with a sense of regret? I do. In fact it can be a real struggle and I need to keep challenging myself to stop. Because, when you can keep on looking back, you can find yourself somewhat trapped by the past. And ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-25

Denomination: Baptist

Keys To Responding To The Unexpected Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Oct 14, 2025

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This is a Bible study lesson. In this lesson we review the keys to appropriately responding to the unexpected - moving beyond our initial fear, despondency and worry.

Keys To Responding To The Unexpected (Rev. Rodney Johnson and Rev. Barry Johnson) NOTE: New Light Faith Ministries and Barry Johnson Ministries, founded by Rodney V. Johnson and Barry O. Johnson, respectively, are partnering to offer Bible studies for Christians who are seeking to grow in their ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:14-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

6. What's New With You? Series

Contributed by Don Jaques on May 29, 2007

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Jesus came to initiate a New Covenant, not to improve the Old Covenant. Jesus comes to give us new life, not to change our old life.

INTRO: The first summer we were here (which was 2002) we were driving a 1987 Subaru wagon with about 175,000 miles on it. It started having some problems, and we realized that it needed more money to repair it than the car was worth – so we started to talking to a car dealer friend in Oregon about ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:33-39

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Giving That Transforms

Contributed by Martin Wiles on Feb 13, 2012

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Giving that transforms is encouraged by the example of others, initiated by the example of Christ and our love for him, necessary because of human need, and promotes good will.

INTRODUCTION One tells the story of a man reared in the hills of West Virginia. He had never seen a large city, modern inventions, or neon lights. He marries a girl just like himself, and they spend all their time in the back woods. In time they have a son and name him Junior. When Junior reaches ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

God's Ring Tone

Contributed by Mari Larson on Jan 18, 2015

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Like Samuel and Eli, we don't always initially recognize God's Ring Tone, but God is calling to us, and our job is to listen.

As most of you know, I had planned to be at Spirit in the Desert Retreat Center, completing an intense Mini-MBA course this past week. But last Sunday afternoon, I had a strong sense that I wasn’t supposed to go. As I told that to (my husband) Gary and then to Wanda (our congregational ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-20

Denomination: Lutheran

Advent Week 2 - 2012 Series

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Dec 11, 2012

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Advent is about God and God alone initiating His grand plan of salvation. Don't get sidetracked by and over emphasize the secondary characters in the narrative.

Today is the second Sunday of Advent The whole reason for the Advent was to initiate the new covenant and to save the lost. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [This next segment is a promo for an upcoming Christmas Dinner Drama] But before we ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Nazarene

A New Hope--Act 3 Series

Contributed by David Heflin on May 17, 2011

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God did not abandon his creation after the fall in the Garden and the flood, but rather initiated a covenant through Abraham that would one day save the world.

A New Hope—Act #3 Gen. 12:1-3 and various others 3KCOC 4/17/11 Intro: A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away… Most of you have seen this (PP or Youtube of Star Wars Opening). I am sure that George Lucas must have had reasonable confidences that audiences would love his story, but ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Ring Fell On Enemys Hand

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Feb 28, 2016

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To show that GOD, the LORD JESUS took the initiative to save us by paying for us by His Precious Life - His Blood and redeemed us from the enemy.

I. EXORDIUM: Who redeemed us from the Law? JESUS. Galatians 3:13 Galatians 3:13 (Amplified Bible) Christ purchased our freedom [redeeming us] from the curse (doom) of the Law [and its condemnation] by [Himself] becoming a curse for us, for it is written [in the Scriptures], Cursed is everyone ...read more

Scripture: Esther 3:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

He Will!

Contributed by David Simpson on Apr 16, 2018

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An Easter message based on the apostle Thomas and his initial doubting of the resurrection of Jesus. When we say, "I will not," Jesus says, "I will."

EASTER April 1, 2018 David Simpson, Lanier Christian Church HE WILL John 20:25; 1 Thessalonians 5:23-25; 1 Corinthians 6:14 It’s ironic that this year Easter falls on April Fools day. Have you ever fallen for an April Fools joke or prank? I know as a kid there was always some classmate pulling ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:23-25

Denomination: Christian Church

Do You Believe This? Series

Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Nov 14, 2017

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Jesus says, “I am the resurrection and the life. Do you believe this?” It is a personal question, which initiates person struggle and calls for a personal response.

Do you believe this?” John 11:17-27 Jesus says, “I am the resurrection and the life. Do you believe this?” It’s a personal question 1 Corinthians 15:52 Philippians 3:21 It initiates a personal struggle People have and will die for something they believe strongly. But no one will ...read more

Scripture: John 11:17-27

Denomination: Baptist

The Way Of Jesus - Marker # 1 -" I Have Begun Following Jesus And Am Depending On The Spirit Of Jesus In My Journey" Series

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Sep 9, 2018

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This is the first sermon in a new series on The Way of Jesus (WoJ), an initiative of the Evangelical Missionary Church of Canada. this message explores the first Anchor of WoJ

The Way of Jesus - Anchor 1 Sermon - September 9, 2018 - John 1:35-51 - “I Have Begun following Jesus and am Depending on the Spirit of Jesus in My Journey” The Way of Jesus is something we’ve been considering as a congregation for a couple of years now. Why the Way of Jesus? Simply put, in ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-51

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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