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Are You Alive

Contributed by David E. Watters on May 10, 2012

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The focus is once again all on God. Heart change can only come from the working of the Holy Spirit in our lives. One of the images in the Bible to describe this change is the image of re-birth – the old dies and something completely new is born in its pla

Scripture: Ephesians 2: 1-10 1 You were dead through the trespasses and sins 2 in which you once lived, following the course of this world, following the ruler of the power of the air, the spirit that is now at work among those who are disobedient. 3 All of us once lived among them in the passions ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Methodist

The State Of The Church-- What's The Purpose Of Bethany Church?

Contributed by Don Hawks on Mar 19, 2002

based on 27 ratings

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The message encourages members to think about what is the purpose of the church.

THE STATE OF THE CHURCH --WHAT’S THE PURPOSE OF BETHANY CHURCH? Acts 2:42-47 (TMNT) They committed themselves to the teaching of the apostles, the life together, the common meal, and the prayers. Everyone around was in awe¡Xall those wonders and signs done through the apostles! And all the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47, 1 Corinthians 1:10

Denomination: Methodist

The Magnificance Of Failure

Contributed by Jim Kane on Feb 15, 2004

based on 30 ratings

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We get in shape for God when we let Him use our failures to help others.

Take a moment and look at the sermon title printed in your bulletin. Do you find it to be a strange title? Do you find it to be a contradiction? Most of us do not like failure and many of us have been taught – consciously or subconsciously – that failure is not acceptable. In fact, we live in a ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-19

Denomination: Church Of God

At The Cross

Contributed by Bill Sullivan on May 2, 2007

based on 4 ratings

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The cross must be in the center of our lives, because it is the power of God in our lives.

At The Cross TCF Good Friday Sermon April 6, 2007 1 Corinthians 1:17-25 (NIV) 17 For Christ did not send me to baptize, but to preach the gospel--not with words of human wisdom, lest the cross of Christ be emptied of its power. 18 For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:17-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Christ Is The Light Of The World

Contributed by Michael Bartsch on Feb 26, 2008

based on 12 ratings

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Why was he born blind? Why can we see? This sermon celebrates the gifts of physical and spiritual sight.

John 9:1-7,13-17,34-39 (NIV) As he went along, he saw a man blind from birth. 2 His disciples asked him, “Rabbi, who sinned, this man or his parents, that he was born blind?” 3 “Neither this man nor his parents sinned,” said Jesus, “but this happened so that the work of God might be displayed in ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-37

Denomination: Lutheran

The Reality Versus The Shadow

Contributed by John Tung on Mar 28, 2007

based on 5 ratings

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The reality of Christ is greater than the shadow of the OT animal sacrifices.

The Reality Versus the Shadow Hebrews 10:1-16 (19-25) John Tung, 3-25-07 I. Introduction The title for today’s message sounds like an athletic competition between two teams: The Reality versus The Shadow, like the Nationals versus the Orioles, or The Redskins versus the Cowboys. But the sermon is ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Seeking Truth Series

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Mar 10, 2022

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Part of a Lenten Sermon Series on people in the gospels who seek out Jesus. This week examines Nicodemus and "Seeking Truth."

March 9, 2022 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson John 3:1-21 Seeking Truth Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Our theme this year for our Wednesday evening Lenten services is “Seekers.” Many people in the gospels sought out ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-21

Denomination: Lutheran

Waiting Has A Purpose

Contributed by Sunitha Justin on Nov 8, 2022

based on 1 rating

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Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but a longing fulfilled is a tree of life (Proverbs 13:12). This verse talks about two seasons of our life: a season of waiting and a season of fulfilment. Inevitably all of us go through both these seasons in life.

Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but a longing fulfilled is a tree of life. Proverbs 13:12 This verse talks about two seasons of our life: a season of waiting and a season of fulfilment. Inevitably all of us go through both these seasons in life. All of us go through periods of waiting in our ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 13:12, Jeremiah 29:11, Psalm 18:34, Proverbs 28:20, Genesis 39:21, Genesis 39:23, Matthew 6:33, Isaiah 55:8-9 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

The Truth About Christmas Carols

Contributed by Paul Basehore on Dec 1, 2015

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Jesus is the reason for the season, and because of that everything about this season can point back to Him in some way.

The Truth About Christmas Carols Now that Thanksgiving has passed, we’re starting to hear Christmas carols everywhere. Radio stations have them on 24/7, we hear them in movies and on TV; it’s getting harder and harder to find some sort of media that doesn’t have Christmas carols ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 23:24, Matthew 28:12-15, Revelation 1:13-14, Matthew 18:3, Matthew 19:14, John 16:5-7, John 16:16, John 16:20, Romans 12:2, 2 Corinthians 4:6, 1 John 1:7, Matthew 10:22, Matthew 5:10-12 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The God Who Turns Weeping Into Dancing Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 9, 2025

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God has the power to transform seasons of sorrow into seasons of joy, replacing tears with testimonies and mourning with celebration.

THE GOD WHO TURNS WEEPING INTO DANCING By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Psalm 30:11 — “Thou hast turned for me my mourning into dancing: thou hast put off my sackcloth, and girded me with gladness.” Supporting Texts: Isaiah 61:3, John 16:20, Jeremiah 31:13, Psalm 126:5-6, Ecclesiastes ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 30:11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Part 2 Prayer Of Relinquishment And Formation Prayer Series

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Mar 4, 2020

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This is part 2 of my Lenten Course on Prayer based on Richard Foster's brilliant book entitled Prayer

Story: In the early 60’s, a young Church of England ordinand went on a week’s silent retreat at Ampleforth. In those days the rules were strict – and between meals and services (which started at 4 am in the morning) the ordinands on the retreat were expected to be in their rooms praying. All ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:29-45

Denomination: Anglican

What Is Lent? (For Ash Wednesday)

Contributed by Don Schultz on Jan 24, 2002

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Should you give up something for Lent? A Lenten attitude what Jesus really wants us to give up.

Luke 18:9-14 “WHAT IS LENT?” (Ash Wednesday sermon) “There’s nothing wrong with me,” the man says. “But sir, you’ve just been in a terrible car accident. You’re bleeding and have some deep bruises. There may be internal damage!” “There’s nothing wrong with me!” “At least have a doctor check ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14, Luke 18:9

Denomination: Lutheran

Denial Series

Contributed by Scott Bradford on Feb 24, 2008

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This sermon is the third in a Lenten series and deals with denial, one of the key words in the experiance of Jesus in the final week of his life.

A little boy kept falling out of bed, but no matter what his parents tried, each night he rolled out of bed. An visiting uncle teased the boy and asked “How do you keep falling out of bed”. The little boy thought a minute and then said ”I don’t know, unless I stay too close to where I got in”. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:30-35

Denomination: United Methodist

3 Positions In Life

Contributed by John Mccurry on Oct 17, 2010

based on 4 ratings

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Different Seasons In Your Life

Sunday, September 09, 2001 3 POSITIONS OF LIFE A CHRISTIANS LIFE Dan. 3: 26 – 30 [Heading into the Fire, In the Fire, Coming out of the Fire] Notice what brought the Hebrew boys to the fire. Da 3:6 And whoso falleth not down and worshippeth shall the same hour be cast into the midst of a ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:26-30

Denomination: Pentecostal

Christmas Questions

Contributed by Sam Tollison on Dec 11, 2008

based on 1 rating

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Some questions to explore this season.

Christmas Questions I. <VIDEO: “Why We Celebrate Christmas” II. <Evangel Article> PE: What is Christmas? Callie: It’s God’s birthday. Lexi: It’s Jesus’ birthday. Lauren: And it’s when Santa Claus comes to our house and brings us presents. Abby: It’s because Jesus was born. But He isn’t born ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

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