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The Original Disciples Series

Contributed by Dennis King on May 26, 2021

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Jesus Christ picked a diverse group of original disciples to accomplish His divine purpose. Were they the crème de la crème of the Jewish religious leaders? Did they have special talents? Did they buy their way into the powerful, influential circle of this new Messiah?

Disciples of Jesus According to Matthew Chapter 4, Jesus after leaving Nazareth went to Capernaum, which was by the lake in the area of Zebulun and Naphtali to fulfill what was said through the prophet Isaiah about the land of Zebulun and land of Naphtali, the way of the Sea, beyond the Jordan, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:13-14, Galatians 1:11-12

Denomination: Baptist

Why Does God Let Bad Things Thwart Or Stop His Work? Lesson 12 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 25, 2017

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Evil strategy against the church

A. INTRODUCTION 1. Jim Bakker’s sin collapsed PTL, the second most viewed TV channel. 2. Ignorance: A pastor is killed in his airplane in a snow storm (biggest soul winning church in Canada declined in numbers). 3. Argument: Pastor’s children disagree, fight and eventually the church is lost to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:8

Denomination: Baptist

Revival And The Beatitudes Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 10, 2023

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This message defines revival, then demonstrates from Scripture how the qualities in the Beatitudes posture believers for revival. Understanding the Beatiudes helps us understand how to position ourselves for revival. God can only trust these kind of people with revival.

Intro What the world needs now is revival. In times of revival the effectiveness of the church skyrockets. The wind of the Spirit lifts the believers to greater heights of service, the world is evangelized, and the moral climate of society is changed. The question asked of God in Psalm 85:6 is: ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-14, Hebrews 10:22, Isaiah 57:15, 1 Peter 5:6, Psalm 30:5, Isaiah 58:1-9, 1 Peter 3:15, Jeremiah 17:9 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

The Conversion Of Paul

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Sep 15, 2015

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THE CONVERSION OF PAUL IS CERTAINLY ONE OF THE MOST UNIQUE ACCOUNTS RECORDED IN SCRIPTURE. NO TWO CONVERSIONS ARE EVER THE SAME, AND I BELIEVE IT COULD BE ARGUED THAT THE ACCOUNT OF PAUL’S CONVERSION IS THE MOST DRAMATIC, AND THE LONGEST RECORDED IN SCRIPTURE

THE CONVERSION OF PAUL ACTS 9:1-18 THE CONVERSION OF PAUL IS CERTAINLY ONE OF THE MOST UNIQUE ACCOUNTS RECORDED IN SCRIPTURE. NO TWO CONVERSIONS ARE EVER THE SAME, AND I BELIEVE IT COULD BE ARGUED THAT THE ACCOUNT OF PAUL’S CONVERSION IS THE MOST DRAMATIC, AND THE LONGEST RECORDED IN ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of God

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 2, 2022

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The Bible is an amazing book.

For some: • There are favorite BOOKS of the Bible that they turn to regularly for devotional support • There are some favorite BIBLE PASSAGES that they turn to for daily living, to solve certain problems in their life • There are particular VERSES OF SCRIPTURE they go to for help Acts 1:8 is one ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of God

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Dec 17, 2021

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The Bible is an amazing book. . For some: • There are favorite BOOKS of the Bible that they turn to regularly for devotional support The Bible is an amazing book...

For some: • There are favorite BOOKS of the Bible that they turn to regularly for devotional support • There are some favorite BIBLE PASSAGES that they turn to for daily living, to solve certain problems in their life • There are particular VERSES OF SCRIPTURE they go to for help Acts 1:8 is ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Baptist

Very Religious Yet Very Lost!

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Aug 28, 2004

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Ardent religious activity and a high and lofty intellect fall far short of the righteousness God requires.

VERY RELIGIOUS YET VERY LOST! 22 Then Paul stood in the midst of the Areopagus and said: "Men of Athens, I perceive that in all things you are very religious; 23 for as I was passing through and considering the objects of your worship, I even found an altar with this inscription: TO THE ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:22-34

Denomination: Baptist

The Revelation Of Christ's Expectations (Faithfulness) Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Feb 15, 2011

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Christ expects us to be faithful to Him, no matter the circumstances and no matter the consequences.

[If you would like to receive free weekly sermons by email, please contact jonrmcleod@yahoo.com.] WHAT IF? The second church Jesus addresses in Revelation is the church in Smyrna. This church was a persecuted church. Persecution of Christians still exists today. According to one recent estimate, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

What Does It Mean To Take Up Our Cross? - Sermon Of Proper 17 - Year A

Contributed by Ian Bullock on Aug 28, 2020

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How do we demonstrate our willingness to follow Christ in our lives - The illustration was found on the internet, but I am unsure of the original source

In the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Amen. ‘Then Jesus told his disciples, ‘If any want to become my followers, let them deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me. For those who want to save their life will lose it, and those who lose their life for my sake will find it. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:21-28

Denomination: Anglican

What You Want

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Oct 15, 2009

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Discovering what the difference is between be a consumer Christian and a serving Christian.

What You Want? Mark 10: 35 – 45 Job 38: 1 – 7, 34 – 41 Intro: “He who dies with the most toys, is still dead!” I believe the basic problem today is this: people wish to do as little as possible and to get as much as possible. / Start at the top and work their way down I. James and John – ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:35-45

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

We Are Strangers Pt 1 Series

Contributed by Bill Lyle on Sep 13, 2006

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A study in First Peter

I. Living in reverent fear vss. 17-21 A. How you should understand your relationship with God. vs. 17 B. A short summery of the Christian faith. Vss.18-21 1. Redemption vss. 18-19 2. Revelation vs. 20 3. Resurrection vs. 21 II. Key words and phrases vs. 17 A. Strangers B. Impartially C. Reverent ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:17-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

No Cleverly Invented Stories

Contributed by Eric Hanson on Feb 7, 2008

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This clear sermon outline can help you prepare a fine apologetically fit message on the resurection of Jesus Christ and the claims of the Gospel.

No Cleverly Invented Stories II Peter 1:16-21 (Resurrection Sunday: April 4, 1999) Pastor Eric J. Hanson The Gospel of Jesus Christ rests upon a firm foundation of eyewitness accounts of His resurrection and ascension. There are no cleverly invented stories either. These witnesses paid a huge ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:16-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Saints Of The End Times

Contributed by Larry Wolfe on Jul 1, 2009

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The saints found in Daniel and the Revelation of Jesus Christ exposed

‘The Saints of the End Times’ Understanding the language structure of the book of Daniel provides key insights into just who is being spoken of in the Scripture text. Chapters 1:1-2:4, the introduction of the book, are written in Hebrew. Chapter 2:4 through 7:28, including 2:4-6:28 the ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 7:22-27

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Praying Church

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Apr 23, 2006

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We need to be convinced of the NEED to pray, understand the POWER of prayer, seize the OPPORTUNITY to pray and have FAITH in God when we pray.

In the book of Acts, we see a common sight – the church at prayer. • Not a few disciples, but the whole community of believers praying together • This was a unique sight, because in the Gospel we hardly read of the disciples gathering to pray. • We saw Jesus praying alone, most of the time. And ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Rediscovering Our Voice - Stephen

Contributed by Joseph Neil Adams on Apr 16, 2008

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Look at Stephen the martyr & how we are called likewise to rediscover our voice in sharing our faith & speaking prophetically too

2 Peter 2:1-10 Acts 7: 51-60 Summary prior to Acts reading Stephen is in Jerusalem around AD 30. He is one of the most trusted men in the Church; a very good man who the Bible says was full of both the Holy Spirit and love. The early Christian community trusted him & chose him to be treasurer of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:51-60

Denomination: Methodist

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