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The Quiet Disciples: James, Son Of Alphaeus; Series

Contributed by Richard Pfeil on Apr 18, 2005

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A biography of the lesser known disciples JAMES, SON OF ALPHAEUS; SIMON THE ZEALOT; AND JUDAS, SON OF JAMES

“THE QUIET DISCIPLES: JAMES, SON OF ALPHAEUS; SIMON THE ZEALOT; AND JUDAS, SON OF JAMES” TEXT: LUKE 6:12-16; JOHN 14:22-23 Sunday, February 1, 2004 If you will turn to Matthew 10:1-4 and have your finger in John 14, we are going to take a look at those two texts. If you are visiting with us, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:12-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Rapture Of The Bride (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Stephen Smith on Mar 17, 2020

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This message sets out to affirm that the teaching of the 'rapture' is biblically sound. It discusses why and when it will occur - as well as the nature and purpose of the great tribulation period.

The Bible: A Love Story Pt 6: The Rapture of the Bride (part 1) The truth of the 'rapture' of believers, though widely-held among evangelical Christians in the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13, Matthew 6:23, John 14:2-3, Romans 8:23-24, 1 Corinthians 15:51-52, Philippians 3:20-21, 1 Thessalonians 1:10, 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17, 1 Thessalonians 5:5-6, 1 Thessalonians 5:8-9, 2 Thessalonians 2:3-9, 2 Timothy 4:8, Hebrews 9:28, 1 John 3:2, 1 John 4:3-4, Revelation 1:12-19, Revelation 3:10, Revelation 4:1, Revelation 6:15-17, Revelation 11:18, Revelation 22:16-17 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Brethren

Managing Anger God's Way Pt 4 Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jun 30, 2008

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Fourth in a series on anger managment

“Managing Anger God’s Way” Pt 4 REVIEW Anger is an automatic inner mental/emotional stirring that empowers me to respond to perceived or actual events, people or circumstances perceived as wrong, evil or threatening to my well being. There is Spirit-generated anger and flesh-generated anger. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:26-32

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Puzzle Of Singleness Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Feb 5, 2012

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In this message we look at the challenges for a Single Christ Follower

Where have all the married couples gone? At least on television. Have you noticed that there are very few married folks on television anymore? These days you would be hard pressed to find a couple in a traditional marriage on prime time these days. In Big Bang the only marriage couple you see ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:32-38

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Time Has Come To Pray #6 Series

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Nov 19, 2003

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1. Jesus is on our side! He prays for us! 2. IN the world, not OF the world 3. Unity

November 19, 2003 Title: The Time Has Come...To Pray #6 Text: John 17:9-11 Introduction 1. Jesus is praying to His Father... and we have the opportunity to look on... and listen in as He is speaking to God... 2. Let’s hear His prayer... and allow it to speak to us this evening. Read Text: ...read more

Scripture: John 17:9-11

Denomination: Nazarene

Be Prepaired

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Dec 30, 2005

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First Sunday in advent - prepare

Be Prepared Mark 13:23-37 Sounds like a strange scripture passage for the first Sunday of advent. A discussion of the second coming. But isn’t the celebration of the first coming really only possible because of the expected return of Jesus Christ? I don’t know about all of you and your ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:23-37

Denomination: Congregational

The Cloud Of Witnesses

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Nov 1, 2003

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A look at the "Hall of Fame" of the faithful.

Some years ago, I was in Tennessee, passing through Gatlinburg, and as I was passing through, I noticed that there were several rather unusual billboards advertising a rather unusual tourist attraction. Along with billboards advertising restaurants, fishing ponds, and amusement centers, there ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Be Prepared Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Oct 30, 2024

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Jesus wanted His disciples to be prepared for what was to come, and God's Word still speaks to us in the same way, preparing us for the hatred of the world as we stand strong for Christ.

Be Prepared Text: John 16:1-4 When I was a kid my parents let me watch Saturday morning cartoons. I watched Tom and Jerry, Scooby Doo, the Flintstones… but my favorite was G.I. Joe… G.I Joe was full of action, and excitement, and danger. And at the end of each episode, there was always a little ...read more

Scripture: John 16:1-4, Matthew 13:20-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Problem With Wearing Your Sunday Best Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jan 17, 2015

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A look at the problem with dressing up for church.

THE PAPAW ARGUMENT: You should wear your Sunday best to church because it honors God. - Put on your tie. Throw on that suit. - Find a nice dress. Put a bow in your hair. - Many Christians argue that you should wear your best to church because it honors God. “God is worth of the best we ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Mystery Is Made Known

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Jan 4, 2002

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how God reveals the mystery of his love and his plan for the Gentiles through Paul

January 6, 2002 Ephesians 3:2-12 2 Surely you have heard about the administration of God’s grace that was given to me for you, 3 that is, the mystery made known to me by revelation, as I have already written briefly. 4 In reading this, then, you will be able to understand my insight into the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:2-12

Denomination: Lutheran

The Question Of The Magi: Where Is He? Series

Contributed by Bob Hostetler on Jul 7, 2001

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A call to self-examination

The Questions of Christmas (4) The Question of the Magi Where Is He? Scripture Reading: Matthew 2:1-12 They had traveled over miles and miles of desert, leading a caravan of camels loaded with servants and supplies in their wake. They were wealthy noblemen, astrologers, sages ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12, Matthew 2:2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Revolutionary Power Of Forgiveness

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on May 2, 2004

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God by his grace has given believers the power to forgive others when they have offended us. How do we do that? Why do we bother?

?The Revolutionary Power of Forgiveness When the first missionaries came to Alberta, Canada, they were savagely opposed by a young chief of the Cree Indians named Maskepetoon. But he responded to the gospel and accepted Christ. Shortly afterward, a member of the Blackfoot tribe killed his father. ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-14, Romans 12:17-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Transfer Of Power

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on May 12, 2001

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What Elisha’s succession to Elijah’s office can tell us about the transfer of power: God’s use of imperfect people, the need for loyalty, ambition, and decisiveness.

A TRANSFER OF POWER How many of you came to our play? Do you remember when Steve came in at the beginning of the 2nd Act, dressed as Samson with hair almost down to his waist? Did you laugh? If you did, you better watch out for bears. That’s what happened to the boys of Bethel who made fun of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:1-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Lies Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Feb 13, 2007

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Part 1 of series Every Thought Captive. This message looks at our human tendency to lie to ourselves, explores the consequences, and challenges people to come clean.

Lies Every Thought Captive, part 1 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers January 21,2007 What do the following people have in common? 1. A woman who goes to counseling for 26 weeks in a row but never takes any action to actually fix her problem. 2. A man whose wife keeps saying over and over ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:3-5

Denomination: Free Methodist

The Art Of Reconciliation

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Oct 10, 2004

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Sermon on the Mount - dealing with murder and reconciling relationships.

The Art of Reconciliation Matthew 5:21-26 October 12, 2004 Introduction We are knee-deep in the Sermon on the Mount as we work our way through the gospel according to Matthew. The section we look at today begins a number of individual teachings that Jesus gives regarding a number of different ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-26

Denomination: Wesleyan

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