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  • Kenneth Trent avatar

    The Emmaus Road Experience

    Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Apr 22, 2003
    based on 65 ratings
     | 17,037 views

    Using the NKJV, this outline simply divides the Luke 24:14-46 passage into six subdivisions which might facilitate a didactical approach to this great passage.

    THE EMMAUS ROAD EXPERIENCE Luke 24:14-46 The experience that two of Christ’s disciples had as they returned to their home in Emmaus tells us a great deal about the resurrected Christ. Every born-again believer would loved to have been walking with these two disciples and our Lord as He expounded ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Don't Let The Grinch Steal Your Christmas Series

    Contributed by William Chaney Jr on Oct 9, 2002
    based on 26 ratings
     | 7,692 views

    This sermon highlights the post modern approach to Christmas and the Biblical response. The culture connection can be found in a children’s movie How the Grinch Stole Christmas

    Don¡¦t Let the Grinch Steal your Christmas Isaiah 12:2-6 2 Surely God is my salvation; I will trust and not be afraid. The LORD, the LORD, is my strength and my song; he has become my salvation." 3 With joy you will draw water from the wells of salvation. 4 In that day you will say: "Give thanks ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    "Train Up: Parent Or Child

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Sep 8, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,789 views

    In raising children we soon come to realize each of our children are unique. We can’t raise our children with a cookie-cutter approach

    Training Up: Parents or Children Proverbs 22:6 “Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not turn from it.” I’m sure there are some Christian parents who would like Proverbs 22:6 to read this way: “Rear your children as moral, upright, God-fearing, church going kids. ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    "The Secret Place"

    Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Oct 31, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,335 views

    They had a crowd, a great praise team, an orderly procession, a godly leader, the sincere motive, but something went wrong? They did not know how to approach God!

    Title: "The Secret Place" Introduction: Have you ever thought about all of the people that God killed for seemingly "small" sins? In this text it was Uzzah’s turn to die. for touching the Ark of the Covenant. In the New Testament, Ananias and Sapphira died for keeping back part of their ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Dress Code

    Contributed by Brian Buriff on Mar 20, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 12,063 views

    What every Christian should wear to church...or any other time in their sacred approach to God through worship, prayer, bible study and their devotions.

    I. DEAR ABBY LETTERS – How To Dress In Church Dear Abby: May I respond to your reply regarding attire in church? As a priest and pastor, I’m appalled at how some people come dressed for Sunday worship. You said that “Dress codes have been greatly relaxed in recent decades,” which I find to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Place Of God's Presence: The Holy Of Holies Series

    Contributed by Ron Tuit on Nov 9, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 19,696 views

    The Holy of Holies was the place where God's Presence dwelt in the Tabernacle. The symbolism of this Most Holy Place represented the character of God and the only way to approach Him.

    “The Place of God’s Presence: The Holy of Holies” Hebrews 9:1-14: Then indeed, even the first covenant had ordinances of divine service and the earthly sanctuary. 2 For a tabernacle was prepared: the first part, in which was the lampstand, the table, and the showbread, which is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Hope And Expectation Forever.

    Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Nov 12, 2014
     | 3,502 views

    As Christmas approaches many people become discouraged despite the festivities yet we have everything to live for according to all of today's readings. Read on!

    This sermon was delivered to St Oswald’s in Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland on the 13th December 2019 (a Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries). Summary: As Christmas approaches many people become discouraged despite the festivities yet we have everything to live for ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

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    A Cliffhanger

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Oct 1, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,284 views

    It appears that the end is near with the Red Sea in front of them and the Egyptian Army fast approaching from the rear. At the last moment God acts and the sea parts.

    Exodus 14:5-7, 10-14, 21-29 “A Cliffhanger” INTRODUCTION Our journeys of faith have many aspects to them. • God’s declaration of steadfast love and our experience of God’s overwhelming grace and unconditional forgiveness. • God’s presence, comfort, strength and hope in our times of trials ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Our Faith Is On A Collision Course With The World Series

    Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Apr 9, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,803 views

    Jesus is telling you and me that as we approach the time of His return, there will be things on a collision course with our faith, and we better maneuver to avoid the collision.

    Introduction For the past several weeks, we have been looking at how we are to prepare for the end times considering two men, Enoch and Noah, and how they prepared for the end in their day by a great flood. We, who live on this side of the cross, are preparing for the second end time which will ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Words From Heaven” The Bible Series

    Contributed by Terry Laughlin on May 2, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,666 views

    Grasping what the Word of God is and how people are to approach the written Word has an effect on those who may hear what is taught out of the Bible.

    “Words From Heaven” The Bible The Foundation of the Bible What you believe about God affects your entire life. It affects how you respond to the consequences of your past. It affects your response to circumstances and situations in the presence and it determines the outcome of the future, in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Balancing Inward And Outward Service

    Contributed by Derek Geldart on Jan 10, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,483 views

    This sermon is going to focus on Mary and Martha’s different approaches to pleasing to pleasing God and suggest that a balance of both service and reflection is what pleases God.

    Balancing Inward and Outward Service Luke 10:38-42 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 I remember the day when I said YES to the Lord. I was born that day of the water and Spirit and felt an overwhelming peace that comes from being eternally adopted as God’s son. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Grace And Gratitude

    Contributed by Derek Geldart on Jan 15, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,247 views

    Though our righteousness be like filthy rags we can boldly approach the throne of God because there is no condemnation for those in Christ Jesus our Lord!

    Grace and Gratitude Romans 8:1-4, 7:21-24; Isaiah 6:1-5 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 In the year that King Uzziah died, I saw the Lord, high and exalted, seated on a throne; and the train of his robe filled the temple. 2 Above him were seraphim, each with six wings: ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Divorce In Biblical Perspective Series

    Contributed by Antonio Manaytay on Jul 12, 2024
     | 796 views

    Divorce is a reality that affects many lives and families, including those within the church. It is essential to approach this subject with compassion, understanding, and a firm grounding in the Word of God.

    Good morning, beloved brothers and sisters in Christ. Today, we gather to discuss a sensitive yet crucial topic: divorce. Divorce is a reality that affects many lives and families, including those within the church. It is essential to approach this subject with compassion, understanding, and a firm ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Wisdom For Work Youth Sermon

    Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 29, 2023
    based on 5 ratings
     | 1,066 views

    Work is both fundamental and difficult, but with diligence, persistence, and the strength from God, we can approach it with a positive attitude and see it as a gift rather than a burden.

    Today, we're gonna chat about something we all have to deal with - work. Whether it's schoolwork, chores, or a part-time job, we all know what it's like to work. You know, work has been around since the very beginning. Even before humans were created, God was working. He set up this pattern of ...read more

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    When Worship Becomes Empty Words PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2025
    based on 3 ratings
     | 147 views

    The sermon urges us to approach God with reverence, listen before speaking, and honor our promises, trusting that God shapes the world through prayerful hearts.

    There’s a hush that falls on the heart when we remember who God is. The ancient preacher of Ecclesiastes takes us by the hand and leads us into that hush. He knows about rushed mornings and restless nights. He knows about hurried hands and harried hearts. And he whispers a needed word to weary ...read more

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