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  • John Gaston avatar

    Jesus Is Coming: Go To Church More Often

    Contributed by John Gaston on Sep 4, 2019
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    The appraoch of the Rapture will bring with it the birthpangs of worldwide troubles and catastrophes. Hebrews tells us to do 2 things: Spur one another to love & good works and GO TO CHURCH MORE & MORE OFTEN!

    JESUS IS COMING: GO TO CHURCH MORE OFTEN Heb. 10:24-25 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: THE FRUGAL LUTHERAN 1. The frugal Lutheran walked into the house panting and almost completely exhausted. “What happened, honey?” inquired his wife. 2. “It’s a great new idea I have to be a better steward of our ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    A Generation To Reach

    Contributed by Pablo Catala on Sep 8, 2019
     | 4,080 views

    Outreaching winning souls

    At precisely 7:58 AM local time on December 26, 2004, a huge earthquake rumbled on the ocean floor just off the coast of Indonesia. That earthquake, the second strongest ever recorded, set in motion forces that produced a Tsunami, a massive set of waves that caused unprecedented devastation ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Standing Firm On God's Word Series

    Contributed by Derek Geldart on Mar 17, 2024
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    By keeping our eyes fixed on Jesus we receive comfort and unspeakable joy that is “eternal and transcends death, offering us something more than the grave as the goal of life!” So, let us not "water down" God's word to appease society but instead stand firm in the truth!

    Standing Firm in Your Faith 2 Thessalonians 2:13-17 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 To the resilient congregation of Thessalonica, enduring persecution from Judaizers for their divergence from Mosaic Law and from Roman authorities for their refusal to worship ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    No Long Faces Allowed!

    Contributed by Russell Veldman on Oct 19, 2000
    based on 244 ratings
     | 10,575 views

    This sermon lifts out three markers for the Christian life from Philippians 4:4-9.

    “No Long Faces Allowed!” Philippians 4:4-9 October 10, 1999 Introduction Can you pick a Christian out of a crowd of people? Maybe not, unless the crowd in doing something clearly wicked and there is one person who is not participating, which might suggest that they are a Christian. But ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    A Naked Man And A Bunch Of Crazy Pigs

    Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Feb 22, 2001
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    Jesus encounters a man with so many demons the man says his name is "Legion." Yet, the community is not afraid of this man. Like our culture, the biblical community had grown comfortable with evil.

    by the Rev. Dr. W. Maynard Pittendreigh, Jr. Sunrise Presbyterian Church Miami Florida Pittendreigh@aol.com When I was in high school, there was a local legend about the Blue Ghost of Maddox Bridge Road. Some 10 or 20 years earlier, two high school students had been out on a date. They were ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Richness Of Blessings In Jesus (Ephesians 1:1-3) Series

    Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Jan 27, 2022
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    What Paul was writing to believers through the Epistle to the Ephesians is the amazing blessings from God to the believer. Once you open your eyes to what God has done in your life and is going to do in your life, you would never think about trading it, even for a million dollars.

    Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD, USA www.mycrossway.org View this and other messages at: https://mycrossway.churchcenter.com/channels/8118 This morning we are beginning a series that I expect will take us through the Summer, unless Jesus comes back first. But I ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Overcome By Listening Series

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Oct 15, 2021
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    There are so many different voices we listen to when we need help. There is the voice of God - the one we should listen to above all.

    OVERCOME BY LISTENING TO GOD 1 Samuel 3:1-16 Introduction There are so many different voices we listen to when we need help. There is that inner voice, the one we talk to when we are alone. There is the voice of friends - who may/ may not be Christians. There is the voice of experts - offering ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Sexual Immorality

    Contributed by Derek Geldart on Apr 28, 2024
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    Believers are encouraged to maintain sexual purity by submitting to the guidance of the Spirit of God, who has inscribed His laws upon their hearts, enabling them to uphold the sanctity of their marital relationships.

    Sexual Immorality! 1 Thessalonians 4:1-10 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 For those born of the water and Spirit how could God’s commands ever be seen as optional? How can one convince the lukewarm and disobedient Christians, who have become chameleons of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Games People Play - Sorry Series

    Contributed by Jeremy Houck on Feb 19, 2003
    based on 41 ratings
     | 12,290 views

    Using Board Games as a jumping off place we looked at our Christianity. This sermon deals with repentance.

    The Games People Play Sorry – Repentance CHANGING THE HEART INTRODUCTION: ILLUSTRATION: Towards the end of the nineteenth century, Swedish chemist Alfred Nobel awoke one morning to read his own obituary in the local newspaper: “Alfred Nobel, the inventor of dynamite, who died yesterday, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Let The Church Be The Church Part I

    Contributed by Joe Harding on Apr 29, 2003
    based on 64 ratings
     | 28,689 views

    The Church of Jesus Christ is a Church focused on the wisdom of the Cross.

    LET THE CHURCH BE THE CHURCH PART I: SPIRITUAL WISDOM I CORINTHIANS 2: 6 -- 3: 3 SECOND SUNDAY OF EASTER: APRIL 27, 2003 INTRODUCTION: “My Town” as sung by Montgomery Gentry. There’s a for sale sign on a big ole rusty tractor, You can’t miss it, it’s the first thing that you see, Just up the road ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Will You "Mary" Jesus?

    Contributed by Jeffrey Samelson on Aug 4, 2004
    based on 20 ratings
     | 2,809 views

    The Story of Mary & Martha with Jesus is used to challenge Christians regarding their choices and God’s Word.

    August 1, 2004 — Ninth Sunday after Pentecost Christ Lutheran Church, Columbia, MD Pastor Jeff Samelson Luke 10:38-42 Will You “Mary” Jesus? I. Choose Love II. Sit Down Already and Listen III. ‘Til Death Do You Join Grace and peace to you from God our Father and from the Lord Jesus Christ. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Adjust Your Vision: Seeing Black And White Where The World Wants Gray

    Contributed by Jeffrey Samelson on Sep 1, 2004
    based on 21 ratings
     | 7,954 views

    The world and our sinful flesh are happy when false teachers tell us God’s Word is unclear or can be ignored. God will have none of that - his Word is clear.

    August 29, 2004 — 13th Sunday after Pentecost Christ Lutheran Church, Columbia, MD Pastor Jeff Samelson Jeremiah 23:23-29 Adjust Your Vision: Seeing Black and White Where the World Wants Gray Grace and peace to you from God our Father and from the Lord Jesus Christ. Amen. The Word of God for ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Never Invite God To A Pity Party

    Contributed by Jeffrey Samelson on Sep 1, 2004
    based on 18 ratings
     | 7,073 views

    When we’re tempted to focus on everything that’s wrong in our lives, God directs us back to him and leaves us no room for self-pity.

    July 11, 2004 — Sixth Sunday after Pentecost Christ Lutheran Church, Columbia, MD Pastor Jeff Samelson 1 Kings 19:14-21 Never Invite God to a Pity Party I. He Won’t Agree with You II. He Won’t Let You Wallow III. He Won’t Leave You Alone Grace and peace to you from God our Father and from the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    What Christ & Christians Have To Say . . .

    Contributed by Jeffrey Samelson on Sep 11, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 5,376 views

    What Christ and Narrow-Minded Christians Have to Say … to the Critical, to the Curious, to the Complacent -- Jesus gives us both the model and the content of how to answer questions about the gospel’s exclusivity

    September 5, 2004 — 14th Sunday after Pentecost Christ Lutheran Church, Columbia, MD Pastor Jeff Samelson Luke 13:22-30 What Christ and Narrow-Minded Christians Have to Say … … to the Critical … to the Curious … to the Complacent Grace, mercy and peace from God the Father and from Jesus Christ, ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Way Of Grace Is Clearly Different

    Contributed by Jeffrey Samelson on Sep 17, 2004
    based on 128 ratings
     | 13,479 views

    Jesus uses two parables about banquets to teach that the truly righteous live by grace, which means humility and love.

    September 12, 2004 — 15th Sunday after Pentecost Christ Lutheran Church, Columbia, MD Pastor Jeff Samelson Luke 14:1,7-14 The Way of Grace Is Clearly Different I. In How We Think of Ourselves II. In How We Treat Others III. In How We Are Rewarded Grace and peace be yours in abundance through ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran