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  • John McCormack avatar

    Real Questions

    Contributed by John Mccormack on May 11, 2013
     | 3,099 views

    THREE ISSUES YOUR MUST ADDRESS

    REAL QUESTIONS INTRODUCTION: THE BOOK OF REVELATION GIVES A PREVIEW OF HOW THIS WORLD AS WE KNOW IT ENDS. THIS IS GOOD NEWS FOR A BORN AGAIN BELIEVER AND CATASTROPHE FOR AN UNBELIEVER. THIS STUDY ADDRESSES THEE, CRITICAL QUESTIONS EVERY BELIEVER MUST CONSIDER. SPIRITUAL INSIGHT: ISSUE ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Byron Sherman avatar

    Setting The Stage For The Spirit Of God-2 Series

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Apr 16, 2010
     | 2,957 views

    Luke recorded for Theophilus an account of those acts which preceded the coming of the Holy Spirit in Jesus’ physical absence. How is the stage set for the acts of the Holy Spirit? Setting the stage for the Spirit of God are acts of...

    B-SETTING the STAGE for the SPIRIT-II—Acts 1:4-8 Luke recorded for Theophilus an account of those acts which preceded the coming of the Holy Spirit in Jesus’ physical absence. How is the stage set for the acts of the Holy Spirit? 8 acts setting the stage for the Spirit of God are... 1. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Keep Awake!

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Nov 26, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,096 views

    First Sunday in Advent, Year B

    Mark 13: 24 – 37 / Keep Awake! Intro: My cousin Leonard and his wife, Wanda live within 20 ft. of a set of railroad tracks. When visiting them one evening for dinner, a train rushed by shaking the whole house. I was ready to lung for cover under the table; but, Leonard and Wanda just sat ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Watching And Waiting Series

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Sep 6, 2018
    based on 2 ratings
     | 13,305 views

    Jesus declared that it was impossible for anyone to know the exact day and hour of His return. While we cannot predict the precise moment the Lord will return, He did provide some definite signs that reveal His return is very near, even at the door!

    Watching and Waiting Mark 13: 28-37 Today we come to the conclusion of Mark’s account of the Olivet Discourse. Jesus had given much detail to the disciples regarding the end times and the Great Tribulation. He concluded this conversation with a challenge for them to be aware of the time, while ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    A Cheerful Heart Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Oct 4, 2012
    based on 28 ratings
     | 32,857 views

    God’s Proverbs instructs us in how God wants us to live. These Proverbs teach us that God has designed us to function better when we are cheerful. Even our physical & emotional health is effected by our spiritual mood.

    A CHEERFUL HEART PROVERBS 15:13, 15; 17:22 In the Bible the heart can be the center or focus of passions; the center of the thought processes and even the spring of conscience. Heart, in fact, is associated with what is now meant by the thinking, the will, and the emotions of personal life. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dennis Lee avatar

    Waiting For Christmas

    Contributed by Dennis Lee on Dec 27, 2017
    based on 3 ratings
     | 18,104 views

    A Christmas sermon looking at Simeon and Anna and how they waited for the promise of God with great anticipation and expectation.

    Waiting For Christmas Luke 2:21-38 Last week we looked at four major players in the birth of Jesus. Today I’d like to look at two more who, while they were not present at Jesus’ birth, waited with great anticipation and expectation for the day to arrive. None of us are very good at waiting. We ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

  • Rodney Johnson Sr., avatar

    Don't Let The Rain Stop You From Sowing In God's Field

    Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on Nov 24, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 9,160 views

    There are many hindrances to seed sowing. But we are encouraged that we shall reap a harvest in due time.

    Intro. We sow in tears but we reap in Joy. It is this joyful anticipation that keep us from becoming weary in ministry. There are many hindrances to seed sowing.The sower can become weary with the journey. The soil of the human heart can become hard. The adverse winds of confusion can become fierce ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Richard Tow avatar

    Looking Forward To That Day Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 23, 2005
    based on 67 ratings
     | 37,962 views

    Expository sermon exploring the second coming of Christ and how the anticipation of that event should affect our lives now. Clip from movie "Titanic" illustrates urgency of Evangelism.

    Looking Forward to That Day I Thessalonians 4:13-18[1] 11-07-04 What are you looking forward to in life? What goals have you set and how are those goals affecting the way you life? Isn’t it amazing how our hopes and dreams determine the choices we make in life—determine the sacrifices we are ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Dean Courtier avatar

    Stay Awake And Be Ready Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 9, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,284 views

    In Matthew 24, Jesus calls us to vigilance, reminding us that we don't know the day of His return.

    "Stay Awake and Be Ready" Introduction: Today, our hearts turn to the words of our Lord Jesus in Matthew 24:42-44 from the New Living Translation, where He admonishes us: "So you, too, must keep watch! For you don’t know what day your Lord is coming." Point 1: The Call to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Anthony Seel avatar

    Big God, Big Dreams

    Contributed by Anthony Seel on Dec 6, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,131 views

    An encouragement to trust God for big things for His kingdom work on earth.

    The Second Sunday in Advent December 6, 2009 St. Andrew’s Church The Rev. M. Anthony Seel, Jr. Psalm 126 In Winnie the Pooh, one evening Pooh and Piglet are quietly walking together. Piglet breaks the silence with this question: “When you wake up in the morning, Pooh, what’s the first thing ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Ron Auch Jr avatar

    The Personal Call To Communion Series

    Contributed by Ron Auch Jr on Apr 18, 2025
     | 277 views

    Here are several powerful, often-overlooked details of communion that can help deepen the moment, especially in the light of Jesus’ personal call to remember and partake:

    Here are several powerful, often-overlooked details of communion that can help deepen the moment, especially in the light of Jesus’ personal call to remember and partake: 1. Communion is an Invitation, Not Just an Ordinance Often overlooked is that Jesus didn’t just institute communion—He invited ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Vera Hughes avatar

    What Are You Waiting For? Series

    Contributed by Vera Hughes on Feb 20, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,625 views

    To instruct and encourage and help to understand patience and how it affects your stewardship.

    PATIENCE Objective: To instruct and encourage and help to understand patience and how it affects your stewardship. Introduction: Questions that will guide our understanding process: 1. Do you understand what patience is? 2. Do you want to know the key to having patience? 3. Do you know the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Tim Hedberg avatar

    Engaging Worship

    Contributed by Tim Hedberg on Jul 21, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,178 views

    Finding a place in His world.

    Engaging Worship Psalm 100 June 8, 2008 During the past 3 Sundays and concluding today, we’ve been reading texts from the prayer book of God’s people. During our times together, we have read Psalms 8, 46, 131 and this morning Psalm 100. The theme that I have been identifying in these Psalms is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • K. Edward Skidmore avatar

    Serve The Lord With Gladness Series

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Mar 4, 2009
    based on 10 ratings
     | 36,282 views

    Third sermon in a 6 sermon series entitled "I’m in!" dealing with what it means to be an active member of a local congregation. Ideas borrowed from Southeast Christian Church, Louisville, Ky.

    Serve the Lord with Gladness! Romans 12:1-8 CHCC: January 18, 2009 INTRODUCTION: We’re starting out the New Year with a sermon series called “I’m In!” Ronnie Morgan preached the first 2 sermons about being IN for weekly Worship and Bible Study. It makes sense that being IN means being ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Horace Wimpey avatar

    No Grumps Allowed

    Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Nov 9, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,928 views

    In 1 thessalonians 5, Paul tells us to be thankful in all situations through being joyful and prayerful.

    No Grumps Allowed 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 Intro: Max Lucado gives us this scenario. . You came home cranky because a deadline got moved up. She came home grumpy because the day-care forgot to give your five-year-old her throat medicine. Each of you was wanting a little sympathy from the other, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist