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  • Allan Quak avatar

    Zechariah's Song Series

    Contributed by Allan Quak on Dec 19, 2020
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    Zechariah’s Song challenges us to expect God to work even in the middle of our present difficult circumstances. We do this by looking back at the actions of God, and then looking forward to the promises of God.

    Message Zechariah’s Song Luke 1:57-80 We are working our way through a series which looks at the Advent Songs. Today we are going to have a look at Zechariah’s Song. So that we can be reminded of the context of the song let’s start by reading Luke 1:57-66 (read just verse 57) Hopefully you are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Communion: A Time To Look...

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Nov 18, 2009
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     | 15,078 views

    Communion message

    Communion: A Time to Look… 1 Corinthians 11:23-32 August 9, 2009 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT IS FROM ANDY STANLEY’S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." NOTE: MUCH OF WHAT I SHARE IN THIS MESSAGE IS FROM "THE NIV APPLICATION COMMENTARY." Me: Most of you know that before coming to this ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The Future Church Series

    Contributed by Rodney Coe on Feb 11, 2015
     | 7,557 views

    What does a forward looking church look like?

    The Future Church Philippians 3:12-16 New Barna Research has discovered that a person’s lifelong behaviors and views are generally developed when they are young – usually prior to reaching teen years. The research showed 4 critical outcomes: First, a person’s moral foundations ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Footsteps Of Jesus - Who Are You Following?

    Contributed by David Parks on Nov 28, 2020
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     | 4,258 views

    As we look forward to the unique challenges COVID-19 presented to the church universal and the Surprise church specifically I would like to set the theme going forward , Where He Leads I will Follow – Faithful discipleship in a pandemic

    THE FOOTSTEPS OF JESUS 1 WHO ARE YOU FOLLOWING? 1 Peter 2:21-25 1 Peter 2:21-25 21 For to this you have been called, because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, so that you might follow in his steps. 22 He committed no sin, neither was deceit found in his mouth. 23 When he was ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Your Past Is History

    Contributed by Timothy Dolan on Aug 2, 2008
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     | 8,399 views

    Our lives are reflective of history because we all have a past, a fulfillment of history in our lives at different times; and also good news to look forward to.

    Your Past Is History Scripture Text: Acts 13:38-39 (13:17-39/Reading) Introductory Quote: An interesting map is on display in the British Museum in London. It’s an old mariner’s chart, drawn in 1525, outlining the North American coastline and adjacent waters. The cartographer made some intriguing ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Second Coming Of Jesus Christ

    Contributed by Mark Mitchell on Jun 1, 2015
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    The return of Christ should encourage us to: 1. Look forward to it. 2. Serve God more faithfully 3. Tell as many people as we can.

    Introduction: I Thessalonians 5:1-11 I. Biblical Fact about the Return of Jesus Christ A. The certainty of His return 1. It was promised by Jesus before His death (John 14:1-3) 2. It was prophesied by Jesus to occur at the end of the age (Matt 24:3-42) 3. It was promised by the angels immediately ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lose That Weight!

    Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Jan 8, 2012
     | 12,383 views

    We need to look forward the coming year with a new sense of commitment and resolve free ourselves from the impediments that hinder us from being effective servants of God.

    January is named after Janus, the god of the doorway; the name has its beginnings in Roman mythology, coming from the Latin word for door (ianua) – January is the door to the year. In ancient Roman religion and mythology, Janus is the god of beginnings and transitions, thence also of gates, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Sunday Is The Son's Day Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on May 24, 2021
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     | 6,375 views

    Set apart one day in seven to stop what you are doing to remember the Lord as Creator and Redeemer as you look forward to the eternal rest only Christ provides.

    In 1611, every minister in Virginia was required to read, “The Articles, Laws and Orders” to his congregation every Sunday, reminding them failure to attend church twice each Lord’s Day was punishable in the first instance by the loss of a day’s food. A second offense resulted in a whipping and a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Got It--Saying Goodbye & Entering Retirement.

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Dec 8, 2021
     | 9,861 views

    Summary: this is my final message to the congregation after 33 years of service and 39 years of ministry before my retirement. The goal is to be grateful for the past, but look forward to the future.

    God’s Got It Joshua 1:1-9 1 Thessalonians 5:1-24 12/5/2022 It has been said, that the only person who likes change is a baby with a dirty diaper. Change means that a transition is taking ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Christians Should Not Be Surprised! PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023
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     | 1,265 views

    Understand and embrace the concept that suffering is not surprising or strange, but rather a part of our spiritual journey, allowing us to share in Christ's sufferings and look forward to the glory that awaits us.

    Good morning, Church family. We are living in unprecedented times, aren't we? Our world has seen a drastic shift in what we consider "normal." Yet, we shouldn't be surprised. As we’ll explore today, it's not surprising because the Bible has already told us about it. We're going to look at this ...read more

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    Look In (Behold!)

    Contributed by Scott Jensen on Dec 18, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,959 views

    Mary has had a hectic couple of months. After Jesus is born, Mary takes a moment to reflect on what's happened. How do we use the breaks in our lives between the chaos and the crowds during the Christmas season?

    Opening and Introduction Christmas is a pretty busy time of year isn’t it? Do you ever feel like you don’t have enough time to get it all done? Ever feel like the season is so wonderful to experience, but there’s just is so much going on. In our text today, Mary is experiencing a season like ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Looking For Pennies

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Nov 19, 2001
    based on 26 ratings
     | 4,846 views

    Looking for Pennies (story from Annie Dillard) is important because: 1. The created world is a window into the heart of God. 2. The created world provides opportunities to praise the goodness of God. 3. The created world is a source of joy for thankful

    Annie Dillard, in her wonderful Pulitzer Prize winning book Pilgrim at Tinker Creek, tells a story about pennies. It was in her chapter entitled “Seeing” that I read her wonderful childhood story. I will let her tell it in her own words: “When I was six or seven years old, growing up in ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Looking For Home Series

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Jan 17, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,770 views

    Funeral Sermon: Many people have a longing inside and life seems dissatisfying. They are actually searching for home. Our true home is in heaven; but until we reach heaven, Jesus is our home. He is also our guide leading us home.

    I was praying about what I should share today, and I was searching for something that would address a wide range of needs, for those who are Christians and those who aren’t; and the Lord led me to 2 Corinthians chapter 5. Let me assure you that Marshall was a Christian. He had a personal ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Looking Ahead To 2017

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jan 2, 2017
     | 6,141 views

    How will you honor Christ and be a part of your church in the New Year? If we won’t reach out, or if we won’t work together to do reach others, we've become an exclusive, limiting club filled with Pharisees … which is dangerous ground to be on!

    Looking ahead to 2017 Philippians 1:1-30 Introduction The New Year is always an opportunity to reflect, and to look ahead Today, we will forego looking back (can’t change that) and look forward for Christ We know the current condition of the church, of our lives (some good, some bad) Let’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Look Into Heaven

    Contributed by Harold Hansen on Apr 21, 2009
    based on 7 ratings
     | 7,747 views

    Just looking into the throne of God as per revelation chapter 4

    A LOOK INTO HEAVEN Revelation 4 I have decided to go a little different direction at this point. As you know we don’t see the church after chapter 3 until later on again in Revelation. I was going to do the Marriage Supper but that would put me out of line. For there are going to be people who ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist