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  • John Gaston avatar

    Compelled By Love

    Contributed by John Gaston on Sep 3, 2017
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    The heart of God is to rescue the perishing. Paul caught the vision of God's incomparable love and was so moved that he too felt compelled to join God's efforts, regardless of the cost. The love of God should motivate us to rescue the perishing too!

    COMPELLED BY LOVE 2 Cor. 5:14 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: school is back in session. 1. “How did school go today?” a mother asked her little boy. “Fine”, the little fellow replied. “We had a new teacher and she wanted to know if I had any brothers or sisters and I told her I was an only child”. “What ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Investing In Treasures Or Trinkets?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 30, 2002
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    We need to invest time and effort in other people.

    2 Peter 1 :7 And to godliness brotherly kindness, and to brotherly kindness love. I am pondering and my mind ponders the goodness of God. Today, I took two older ladies for a ride, just to get them out of the house for a few hours. We were so far in the country, there was no bridge to cross the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    What Kind Of Love Is God Looking For?

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Apr 22, 2014
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    God demands that you love him with all your heart, soul, and mind.

    “What Kind of Love is God Looking For From Us?” Deut. 6.4-6 February 9, 2014 Chester FBC, Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker A If you go to KFC, you have a choice of dark or white meat, it’s what you prefer. 1 My favorite is white meat (Ms. Pam’s is the dark), my ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Thomas H avatar

    Aspects Of Love Series

    Contributed by Thomas H on Jan 21, 2005
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    Christians often wonder what God’s will for their life is. While we expend great effort in seeking God’s will, we often miss the obvious as contained in the Bible. This sermon looks at practical ways we can help fulfil God’s will for us to love our neig

    What am I supposed to do? What is God’s will for my life? Have you ever wondered what God wants you to do with your life? Have you ever spoken with other Christians who say “I wish God would tell me what He wants me to do with my life, then I’ll do it!” Have you ever seen Christians paralysed ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Demand And Supply - Hunger Games - Part 3 Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Jul 24, 2012
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    Hunger . . . we avoid it. We refuse to indure it. We have allowed this fight to stomp out hunger to seep into our spiritual lives!

    The Hunger Games – Pt. 1 Demand and Supply Text: Mark 8:1-8 At about this same time he again found himself with a hungry crowd on his hands. He called his disciples together and said, "This crowd is breaking my heart. They have stuck with me for three days, and now they have nothing to eat. If I ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Galatians 3:1-9, By Faith, From Start To Finish Series

    Contributed by Eldron Gill on May 26, 2008
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    Galatians 3:1-9, By faith, from start to finish

    By Faith, From Start To Finish Galatians 3:1-9 Intro.- * Most people enter the Christian life with the emotions of joy and freedom. - It’s even difficult to put into words the feeling of being forgiven. - "It’s like having a heavy burden lifted off of you" * To accept God’s forgiveness ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    These Are The Days Of Elijah – "Days Like These Require A Sustained Effort”

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jun 22, 2021
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    During Elisha’s ministry, the Jordan River parted instantly, poisoned waters were healed, the borrowed iron ax head flowed to the surface, dead children had been raised to life, but the miracle Israel needed now would be difficult. This miracle will require a sustained effort.

    What a great blessing Elisha had been to the nation of Israel. He faithfully used his God given double portion for the benefit of others. Israel was facing another persistent enemy, the Syrians. Prophet Elisha is on his death bed, over 80 years old in a weakened condition, yet God’s people are ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Tim White avatar

    The Valuable Shepherd Series

    Contributed by Tim White on Jul 4, 2009
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    Jesus is the priceless shepherd because of our needs, and we can go to Him because of His passion for us.

    Key verse, 11. 1. His Diety: "I am", the old testament name for God. 2. His Desirability: "Good", (Kalos) beautiful, good, virtuous, valuable. 3. His Dedication: "Shepherd", (Not an easy life. Difficult, lonely, and painful suffering). I. The Danger: He gives His life for His sheep. (11-13) * A ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Challenge Of God's Call-9 Series

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Mar 18, 2015
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    9 of 10. Exodus records the significance of God’s call to Moses. Answering God’s call is a significant challenge. But why? 16 challenges of/to answering God’s call. God’s call presents a challenge to...

    The CHALLENGE OF GOD's CALL-IX—Exodus 3:1-22 Assistance/Availability/Discovering/Significance Attention: Need: Exodus records the significance of God’s call to Moses. Answering God’s call presents a significant challenge. To What does God’s call present a challenge? 16 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Man With Ten Feet

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Dec 19, 2011
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     | 8,362 views

    A sermon on what we can do to bring men to Christ.

    “The Man with Ten Feet” Mark 2:1-12 Mark 2:1 And again he entered into Capernaum after some days; and it was noised that he was in the house. 2 And straightway many were gathered together, insomuch that there was no room to receive them, no, not so much as about the door: and he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fiery Prophet Elijah Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Jul 20, 2024
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    Elijah was an ordinary human being but was a powerful Man of God, prophet of God. He was demanding prophet, but was demeaning sometimes. However he was deemed to be prophet of his days. Where are those Elijah’s today?

    Theme: Fiery Prophet Text: 1 Kings 17:1-6   Greetings: The Lord is good; and His love endures forever! Introduction Elijah means ‘Yahweh is my God’. He is known as Eliyyahu in Hebrew, and Elias in Greek. The feminine name is Eliana. Elijah lived during the ninth century B.C. He appears 1 ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    A Holiness Demanded By The Costly Experience Of Christ’s Passion

    Contributed by Robert Tarasiak on Sep 9, 2023
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    "How little people know who think that holiness is dull. When one meets real thing, it is irresistible." C.S. Lewis, Letters to an American Lady, New Bible Commentary, p. 28.

    1 Peter Series Part 5 Sub Series: A Demand for Holiness” (1:13 – 2:3) Title: A holiness demanded by the costly experience of Christ’s passion Text: 1 Peter 1:17-21 LORDS SUPPER TODAY INTRO: How little people know who think that holiness is dull. When one meets real thing, it is irresistible. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • John Lowe avatar

    Makes One Last Effort, But Defeated Once For All Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Jul 21, 2018
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    At the end of the thousand years the Devil is to be loosed temporarily from the Abyss (20:7), but he has not learned his lesson; he begins where he has left off. He will assemble the nations for the final attack on God.

    Tom Lowe 11/23/17 Book of Revelation Commentary Lesson: V.B.2: Makes one last effort, but defeated once for all (Rev. 20:9-10) Scripture (Rev. 20:9-10, KJV) 9 And they went up on the breadth of the earth, and compassed the camp of the saints about, and the beloved city: and fire came down from ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fall In Love With Your God

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 27, 2023
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    Truly BEING in love involves much more than an emotional high. It does need an emotional component, but, if it’s authentic, it demands engagement of the mind

    Seventeenth Sunday in Course 2023 I suppose those of us over the age of twenty had at least one experience of falling in love, and I mean with another human being. When I remember that time–over a period of about a month with my wife–certain emotions come to the surface. But truly BEING in love ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Show Me Your Hands!

    Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 16, 2016
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    If there is a poster boy for “doubting” it must be the Apostle Thomas. Thomas isn't mentioned often in Scripture, but there are examples for each of us in each instance. We've seen that he, like us, had his share of unsettling experiences.

    Tom Lowe March 9, 2016 Show Me Your Hands! Introduction There are times when I feel like the man who said to Jesus “help me overcome my unbelief!” (Mark 9:24). And, how about this verse: “You don't have enough faith,” Jesus told them. “I tell you the truth, if you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist