Independence Day:God's Closeness in Uncertain Times

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    The Heart Of Flesh PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 10, 2024
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    This sermon explores God's transformative power to change hardened hearts, His promise of restoration, and the hope found in spiritual renewal amidst life's challenges. Key

    Greetings, beloved, in the matchless name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. I am so thankful to be standing before you today, under the banner of His grace, ready to share the richness of His Word. We live in a world that often feels like a desert, parched and barren. The challenges of life can ...read more

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    Attacking Apathy Series

    Contributed by David Scudder on Oct 19, 2008
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    The church in Laodicea lost their passion for Christ; did they also lack forgiveness?

    Attacking Apathy Revelation 3:14-22 Purpose: To show how the church in Laodicea was unknowingly lifeless. Aim: I want the listener to feel their own need for a closer relationship with Christ. INTRODUCTION: Today we are looking at the last of seven letters from Jesus Christ to seven churches ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Ajai Prakash avatar

    Key To Fruit-Bearing Series

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Sep 19, 2008
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    The parable of the Vine and the branches gives us the assurance that however weak and frail we are, God the Trinity can and will produce beautiful fruit in our lives. It is not a question of will power or any kind of self effort. All that is needed is con

    Opening illustration: Suppose you walked into your kitchen one morning and found Jesus sitting at the table. What would you do? Would you say: "Jesus! I’m thrilled to see You! I just wish I had time to talk, but right now I’m running late for work. When I get home tonight, we’ll have a nice visit"? ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Buffy Cook avatar

    The Servant Finishes - His Burial Series

    Contributed by Buffy Cook on Jan 18, 2015
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    Eleventh in a 12 part series examining THE most important week in all of history: The Passion Week, when Jesus fulfilled Mark 10:45. The Servant Finishes - His Burial. Joseph's treatment of our beloved Lord & Savior has much to teach us.

    The Passion Week of Christ: A Study from the Book of Mark Week 11: The Servant Finishes - His Burial Mark 15:42-47 I. Introduction A. Have you ever passed a funeral home, saw the parking lot overflowing, and thought "Wow, who died?" - they must have been important? Take the following: Babe ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fig Trees And Phonies

    Contributed by Scott Spencer on Apr 27, 2014
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    Is there more than merely an appearance of Christianity about us? Is there real substance to our lives as believers? Is there real fruitfulness for Jesus Christ?

    Fig Trees And Phonies Mark 11:11-26 11 Jesus entered Jerusalem and came into the temple; and after looking around at everything, He left for Bethany with the twelve, since it was already late. 12 On the next day, when they had left Bethany, He became hungry. 13 Seeing at a distance a fig ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    A Baptism By Fire

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Apr 28, 2023
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    Fire is a fierce, frightening force and we do not usually associate it with Jesus. However, this message shows how Jesus came bringing what John the Baptist calls an “unquenchable fire,” referring to God's judgement.

    A teenager walked into the local Catholic church and sat down in the confessional booth. He wanted to talk about how strict his mother had been with discipline, as he was seeking a sympathetic ear. The session began with the priest asking, “What would you like to confess, my son?” The young man ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Church-Bethany Style

    Contributed by James Groce on Nov 25, 2001
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    Bethany represents UNFULFILLED POTENTIAL

    ------------------------------------------ Luke 10:38-42 38 Now it came to pass, as they went, that he entered into a certain village: and a certain woman namedMartha received him into her house. 39 And she had a sister called Mary, which also sat at Jesus’ feet, and heard his word. 40 But Martha ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Could Jesus Have Sinned? Part Iii - That I Might Know Him Series Series

    Contributed by James Groce on Apr 13, 2001
    based on 60 ratings
     | 2,420 views

    Was Jesus capable of sinning?

    Could Jesus Have Sinned? Part III The Vital Secret Of The Holiness Of Life Pastor James L. Groce Calvary Apostolic Tabernacle Molino, Florida March 2, 2001 1 Timothy 3:16 "And without controversy great is the mystery of godliness: God was manifest in the flesh, justified in the Spirit, seen of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Miracle In Brooklyn

    Contributed by Joe Burke on Jan 16, 2007
     | 2,068 views

    We need a miracle to enter heaven.

    A Miracle in Brooklyn! It is a hot, steamy, July night in the Brooklyn Correctional Facility (BCF) in Brooklyn, New York. It is Thursday night in BCF and that means it is time for Catholic services. We are a group of laymen who come to BCF every Thursday night to run a prayer meeting for any ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Stephen Wright avatar

    The Ark Of The Covenant Series

    Contributed by Stephen Wright on Mar 11, 2007
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    The Ark of the Covenant, its contents and their significance

    In our examination of the Tabernacle, as described in Hebrews 9, we now come to the heart of the Tabernacle – the Holy of Holies or the Holiest of All. This area was hidden away from inquisitive eyes. First there was the outer fence, next the thick, four layered coverings of the tabernacle itself ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Kapteyn avatar

    Can We Resist The Grace Of God?

    Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 47 ratings
     | 7,580 views

    Introductory Comments 1.

    Introductory Comments 1. Faith is not necessary for our salvation. Instead, faith is the result of our salvation. In case you did not hear me let me say this again. Faith is not necessary for our salvation. Instead, faith is the result of our salvation. 2. This is what I hope to teach you this ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    A Message For The Dried Up

    Contributed by Matthew Doebler on Jun 10, 2003
    based on 47 ratings
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    When we are dried up and burned out in life, it is the Holy Spirit who refreshes us and empowers us for life.

    A Message for the Dried Up I just got my van back after $600 worth of repairs. Oh, what fun to deal with cars! Turns out it was the fuel pump. Apparently, the fuel tank was almost empty and the older fuel pumps in the tank use gas as a lubricant. The pump ran dry and burned out. Do you ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Rick Burdette avatar

    Salt: Make Use Of It (Mother's Day) Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Apr 17, 2012
     | 6,894 views

    Impact, witness, cultural change

    SALT: MAKE USE OF IT (Mother's Day) Matt 5: 13-14 (p683) May 8, 2011 INTRODUCTION: Bob Briner in his book "Roaring Lambs" writes, "I have a friend who raises sheep. He says they're the most misunderstood of farm animals. True, he says, they are meek…they need someone to follow, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Mark Roper avatar

    Ministering Is Sharing Our Treasures

    Contributed by Mark Roper on Nov 26, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
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    The whole idea of sharing our treasure seems to run counter to man’s nature, that is - to do our own thing, to think only of ourselves first.

    Ministering is Sharing our Treasures Psalm 126:6 A couple of years ago, Tim Forneris, a 22 year old groundskeeper gave Mark McGwire, a million dollar ball, saying "I think I have something that belongs to you." McGwire in turn gave it to the Hall of Fame to display beside Babe Ruth’s and Roger ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Chuck Musselwhite avatar

    Isaiah 41 Nothing To Fear Series

    Contributed by Chuck Musselwhite on Feb 29, 2016
    based on 3 ratings
     | 16,537 views

    Exposition of Isaiah 41

    Isaiah 41 Nothing to Fear Who’s in Control? Vs. 1-7 I Am With You vs. 8-20 Empty Promises vs. 21-29 Intro: Australian X Factor Pray for Nico Parra Youth Purity seminar Isaiah 40-44 is a really special section not only in Isaiah but in the whole Bible It is God’s message comfort and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational