Independence Day:God's Closeness in Uncertain Times

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  • Michael Walther avatar

    Are You Ready?

    Contributed by Michael Walther on May 24, 2011
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     | 6,347 views

    This sermon addressed the problem of hypocrisy based on the Parable of the Ten Virgins. Hypocrisy can only be cured by recognizing it and by discovering Jesus' unhypocritical love for us.

    Introduction It’s foolish to be a pretender. Just ask John Corcoran. John never learned to read in elementary school. Somehow the teachers just kept passing him along. When he got to high school he became at expert at cheating. He turned in other people’s work. He said ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Samuel Young avatar

    Ten Virgins - Family Conversation

    Contributed by Samuel Young on Jun 5, 2011
    based on 7 ratings
     | 18,587 views

    The Ten Virgins is a parable for the last day church, calling for its revival. It is important that we strengthen our personal walk but it is equally as important to help our fellow believer.

    Jesus was sitting atop the Mount of Olives overlooking Jerusalem as the sun set into the west. The disciples had approached Jesus and commented upon the splendid glory of the Temple, with its white marble walls, gold and brass pilasters. The magnificent structure shown brightly in the setting sun ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

  • Jon MacKinney avatar

    Ready Or Not

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Jun 16, 2011
     | 4,349 views

    Following up on His teaching in Matthew 24, Jesus gives an illustration from normal life about being ready for His coming or not.

    Passage: Matthew 25:1-13 Intro: The crisis in Japan has kind of faded into the background for us, though not for them. 1. fears of “the end of the world” have faded, as they invariably do. 2. other disasters, like tornados in SE. 3. but when we think about the end of the world, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    The Wise And The Foolish

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Jun 16, 2011
     | 2,905 views

    It's a common enough topic. Some people know how to invest, and others don't. But the result of each is critical. Especially in the lives of our children.

    Passage: Matthew 25:14-30 Intro: We have talked a lot in the last few weeks about being “ready” for the return of Christ. 1. might wonder what that means. 2. “PJ, it’s Mother’s Day!!!” 3. absolutely, and mothers in specific and parents in general can take ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    The Final Separation

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Jun 16, 2011
     | 4,239 views

    At the end, whether we like it or not, there will be a division of the world into two groups. It is great to be in one, and it stinks to be in the other. What is the dividing point?

    Passage: Matthew 25:31-46 Intro: One of my favorite days in school was the day before a major test. 1. I loved it when the teacher spent the day reviewing what the test would be over. 2, people took notes that day! We listened. 3. for the last several weeks, we have been listening to Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • W Pat Cunningham avatar

    Kneeling In Awe Before The Lord Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 2, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,591 views

    We kneel in worship as Stephen did, in union with the prayer of Jesus in the garden.

    Independence Day July 4, 2011 Spirit of the Liturgy The intersection of American Independence Day, these texts, and our continuing study of the Spirit of the Liturgy is providential, I believe. Our Scripture today, as every day, is directed to all humans, not just Americans. Our psalm reminds us ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Cleveland B. Bishop avatar

    The Main Thing

    Contributed by Cleveland B. Bishop on Sep 6, 2011
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     | 4,887 views

    “The Main Thing” is a sermon which assumes you have placed your faith in Jesus the Christ as your Savior & Lord and eagerly desire to live a life that is pleasing to God. It is also for those who want to know what true Christianity is really all about.

    THE MAIN THING C. Bishop For the [true] love of God is this: that we do His commands [keep His ordinances and are mindful of His precepts and teaching]. And these orders of His are not irksome (burdensome, oppressive, or grievous). 1 John 5:3 (AMP) I want to impress on your mind that God says we ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Mark Adams avatar

    Giving God Control

    Contributed by Mark Adams on Sep 10, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,229 views

    If properly understood and practiced, Submission is a path to tremendous freedom in Christ.

    INTRO: In a world where printed books and media are declining, and more people are opting to do their reading online, you can bet that publishers are doing all that they can to grab your attention with what they believe will actually sell. I could have picked a lot of magazines to use as examples, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Larry Sopchak avatar

    The Rapture Series

    Contributed by Larry Sopchak on Sep 22, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,511 views

    Second Sermon in a three part series on The End-Times.

    The Rapture Sunday, March 27, 2011 End-Times Series : Sermon 2 [VIDEO 1] [AFFIRMATION] TEXT: Matthew 25:1-13 [PRAYER] [VIDEO 2] INTRODUCTION 2 Weeks ago, I preached a message entitled, "What On Earth Is Going On?" That message of course dealt with the Signs of the End-times that we are ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Heaven And Hell - For Real Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 3, 2011
    based on 132 ratings
     | 43,634 views

    Heaven is more popular than Hell - for obvious reasons. But just what does Heaven mean to us? And is Hell really as bad as we

    OPEN: An extremely nervous patient came to his dentist for root canal surgery. He was brought into the examining room and made comfortable in the reclining dental chair. The dentist then injected a numbing agent around the patient’s tooth, and left the room for a few minutes while the medication ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Tim Smith avatar

    Sloth Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Oct 8, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,646 views

    This sermon looks at the Deadly Sin of Sloth. Often when we think of sloth, we think of people who are lazy and aren’t doing anything with their lives. In a word, they’re lazy. When most of us picture the idea of sloth we picture someone like Frank. So wh

    Sloth Matthew 25:24-25, 44-45 Frank is 32 years old, lives in his parent’s home and works part time at a restaurant. His parents pay all of his bills and provide all of his meals. Frank doesn’t have lots of friends and he doesn’t go out very much. He spends the majority of his ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Patrick O'Loughlin avatar

    Principles Of Stewardship Series

    Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Oct 12, 2011
     | 10,605 views

    Part 1 of a series on stewardship. This sermon starter comes from the parable of the talents.

    Text: The parable of the Talents (Matthew 25:14-30) Title: Principles of Stewardship Introduction This month’s sermon series is on stewardship.Today we are going to look at 3 foundational principals on stewardship that are found in the parable of the Talents Matthew 25:14-30 Principal #1 ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Rick Burdette avatar

    Using The Gifts God Gave You Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Apr 30, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,155 views

    serving, gifts, obedience, and surrender

    USING THE GIFTS GOD GAVE YOU Matt 25: 14-30 (702) May 23, 2010 INTRODUCTION Being a disciple of Jesus involves taking a risk…"to deny yourself and take up your cross and start following Jesus is risky business. Discipleship involves surrender… giving up my time, my ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Rick Burdette avatar

    I See You, Jesus Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Apr 30, 2012
     | 6,666 views

    Service, ministry, outreach

    I SEE YOU, JESUS Matt 25: 31-46 (p 702) Oct. 24, 2010 INTRODUCTION: When I was growing up my Mom and Dad always got their gas at the same service station. Moore's Ammoco--He not only sold us our gas, but when something needed to be done to one of our cars John either worked on it ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Be Ready For His Coming

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on May 2, 2012
     | 4,312 views

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you waiting for someone but never returned? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: General believers with ministry III. OBJECTIVES: To encourage readiness in CHRIST's return IV. TEXT: Matthew 25:13 So you, too, must keep watch! For

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you waiting for someone but never returned? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: General believers with ministry III. OBJECTIVES: To encourage readiness in CHRIST's return IV. TEXT: Matthew 25:13 So you, too, must keep watch! For you do not know the day or hour of my return. Pray that ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal