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  • Rev. Matthew Parker avatar

    A New Heaven And A New Earth

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Sep 27, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,017 views

    St. John paints an amazing picture of the future...a picture of heaven that challenges conventional thinking about the afterlife.

    Sermon for Retirement Suites by the Lake – September 28, 2008 – “A New Heaven and a New Earth” Revelation 21:1 Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away, and there was no longer any sea. 2 I saw the Holy City, the new Jerusalem, coming down ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Will The Real "Super-Apostle" Please Stand Up Series

    Contributed by David Owens on May 10, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,560 views

    In this lesson we will be challenged and convicted by Paul's sufferings in service to the Lord. How much are we willing to suffer and sacrifice?

    Introduction: A. Today is Mother’s Day, so we want to take a moment to honor the mothers among us. 1. William Goldsmith Brown wrote: “The sweetest sounds to mortals given, Are heard in Mother, Home, and Heaven.” 2. Thank God for moms – the good ones and the not so good ones ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Hazards Of Not Hearing God’s Voice

    Contributed by Bobby Gilstrap on May 25, 2010
    based on 15 ratings
     | 20,255 views

    A message to challenge believers to hear the voice of God and respond in obedience and unbelievers to respond in faith to God’s salvation.

    OPENING ILLUSTRATION (D.L. Moody: listen to audio recording) INTRODUCTION The Bible makes it clear that God has given to us two sets of ears; physical ears with which we can hear physical voices. And he has given us spiritual ears with which we can hear his voice. In our Bible reading for today ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Fellowship Of The Believers

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jun 13, 2010
     | 16,516 views

    As believers we need to be devoted to the teaching, the fellowship, the breaking of bread, and to prayer. The challenge is to ask ourselves, "Are we?"

    The Believers Fellowship Acts 2:42 Introduction - God calls us to unity; to fellowship; to be one together in His name - This morning: He knows and He cares … He desires for us to follow Him - We must be willing to follow Him because He is the one who can guide us - If two follow the same thing; ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    We Are Loosed !

    Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Apr 8, 2017
    based on 4 ratings
     | 26,393 views

    This message will be a challenge for many because the church, in general, has become a place where the power of God does not exist.

    Even though Jesus has purchased our complete redemption, Satan tries to make us feel as if we still belong to him. He brings us into situations that confuse us and takes our focus off of the deliverance that now belongs to us as children of God. Christians are often blind to the needs of others ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    When Jesus Is The Adversary

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on May 19, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,558 views

    A look at a challenging passage that indicates that when we refuse Jesus as Savior He will become our Adversary at judgment.

    - These verses seem out of place. Why would Jesus end what He was saying here with talk about going to court? It doesn’t really seem to have much to do with the points He’s just made. - When that happens (and it happens at multiple places in the gospels), the temptation is to either presume that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The C * O * S * T Of Walking In Faith

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Mar 7, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,380 views

    When God’s people follow God’s challenges and callings there are certain traits that will always need to be present.

    The C*O*S*T of Faith Hebrews 11 If the Saints of Hebrews 11 are any indication, following God’s plan will C*O*S*T us C – Courageous – Because God’s calling can be unnerving; even daunting • When Joshua and the Hebrews followed God into the Promised Land it was with a great sense of personal ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Give Us Today Our Daily Bread Series

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Mar 13, 2011
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,833 views

    Give us today our daily bread. Six words which when unpacked present a world of challenges.

    Sermon for CATM – March 13, 2011 – The Lord’s Prayer: Give Us Today Our Daily Bread Here is another version of the Lord’s prayer in paraphrase from the Message by Eugene Peterson. Let’s read it together: Our Father in heaven, Reveal who you are. Set the world right; Do what’s best— as ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    It Is Well! Series

    Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Sep 14, 2015
     | 7,913 views

    A funeral sermon, challenge for those present at the service of a man recently come to know Jesus as his Lord and Saviour.

    I first met ……. around 20 months ago when his nephew brought him along to a service here at the Salvation Army. ……. was keen to sort things out with “God” as he felt spiritually distant from him. in the course of time we spent a bit of time in prayer and ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Who Sinned? Series

    Contributed by Richard Papafio on Oct 22, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,363 views

    Our challenges as Children of God are not because we sinned but that, the works of God would be made manifest in us.

    May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: WHO SINNED? John 9:1-3King James Version (KJV) 9 And as Jesus passed by, he saw a man which was blind from his birth. 2 And his disciples asked him, saying, Master, who did sin, this man, or his parents, that he was born blind? 3 Jesus answered, ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Holy Dough, Roots And Branches Series

    Contributed by Ron Tuit on Jun 24, 2013
     | 5,588 views

    Paul uses some parabolic language to describe God's dealings with Israel while challenging Gentile believers to holiness.

    Holy Dough, Roots and Branches Romans 11:16-21 Israel is often in the news today and the Church speaks and wonders about the future of Israel. Evidently ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A New Way To Live Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jul 12, 2013
     | 4,579 views

    We can experience true joy and transformation if we will take the challenge to strive to seek A New Way To Live!

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • One of the things most of us dread the most is one of the things that life is all about; change! • We resist change, we fight change, we complain and about change. • Life is really about change, particularly when it comes to our life in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Son, You Should Be A Preacher

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Nov 16, 2010
     | 4,685 views

    A sermon encouraging young men to be preachers of the gospel. Based on the Just One Challenge of Matthew 9:35-38

    HoHum: The minister’s sermon on this particular Sunday was considerably longer than normal. However, it was so well prepared and inspiring that he just knew it would be a big hit with the congregation. At the end of the service he stood shaking hands with the people as they exited. One man ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Have You Met Your Lion And Bear As Yet?

    Contributed by Bishop Perry Newton Sr on Apr 2, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,106 views

    A story which seeks to challenge the believers to be prepared for huge temtations as they are being prepared for greater work in the Lord's Service

    Have you met your Lion, Bear and uncircumcised Philistines? This morning, I want to share with you a truth which, you may or may not have considered. This truth is that God has a special assignment for you and he has a purpose for your life. Oh that word Purpose; I heard that word somewhere before. ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Five Mothers Of Jesus

    Contributed by Greg Nance on May 12, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,389 views

    Matthew's mothers help us celebrate Mother's Day with lessons that challenge us, but bring us to deeper faith.

    Happy Mother’s day! Today’s lesson will be a brief overview of the mothers listed in Jesus’ genealogy in Matthew with a focus on the most prominent quality of each. What would you say is the defining characteristic or quality in your own mother? Of all the things that stand ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ