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Advent 4: The Love Of God

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Dec 19, 2021

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This message explores God's love expressed in the miracle of the incarnation

Advent 4 Sermon - Love - December 19, 2021 I want to start with a question. Are you ready for a question? If you could have any 3 words spoken to you by someone you truly care for, what would they be? [Await response] Well, a survey was done some years back, and participants in the survey were ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:8-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God In The Burning Bush

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on May 25, 2024

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A short series looking at Moses leading the people out of bondage

God at the Burning Bush Exodus 3 May 19, 2024 I’ve had a few moments in my life which were mountain top experiences, some spiritual and some which were part of normal life. I don’t remember the day I accepted Jesus, since it was a long, thought out process in my life. Yet, quite possibly the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-6, Revelation 3:20, Isaiah 55:1-3, John 7:37, James 4:7-8 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Revelation Study Series 1 - God's Mysterious Plan Fulfilled Series

Contributed by Clayton Beck on Feb 16, 2023

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Jesus is alive! Jesus is coming back! Jesus wants you ready for His return!

Revelation Study Series 1 - God's Mysterious Plan Fulfilled 10.03.21 Message… “In the 1960s, the Russians sent the first cosmonaut into outer space. He circled the earth, and when he came back down, he did a press conference and said, “I searched the heavens, and I looked for God, and I did ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Internal Motivation: Passion Series

Contributed by Brett Stair on Nov 20, 2000

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Authentic Christianity, at its core, is motivated by an intense passion for God and this is what our Lord means when He tells us to love God with all of our heart.

Basics of Authentic Christianity The Internal Motivation: Passion Matthew 22:34-40 I can’t tell you HOW HONORED I AM to have this opportunity to open the Word of God to you this morning and for the rest of this month. I am excited about what God is doing here at Lakeland. And as I’ve sought God ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:34-40, Mark 12:28-30

Denomination: Baptist

Lessons From The First Missionaries

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Jan 22, 2006

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From Jesus’ words to the apostles in Matthew 10.

Lessons from the First Missionaries Matthew 10:1-10 January 15, 2006 Introduction Well, after Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years, we’re finally getting back to our walk through the gospel of Matthew. We’ve gotten through 9 chapters, and have covered a lot of ground, including the Sermon on ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:1-10

Denomination: Wesleyan

We've Got A Secret Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 25, 2002

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There’s a secret to being contented and thankful. Do you know what it is?

(During the Song Service, we sang “Blessed Assurance,” “Tell Me The Story,” and “Near the Cross” = and I prefaced their singing by noting that they were all written by Fanny Crosby) OPEN: In Budapest, a Jewish man went to his rabbi and complained, "Life is unbearable for my family & I. There are ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I'm Expecting Jesus Any Moment Now

Contributed by David Tijerina on May 4, 2003

based on 25 ratings

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Jesus is coming back, are you ready? Just as the days of Noah...we have taken life for granted.

I’m Expecting Jesus Any Minute Now September 22, 2002 1. The Last Days A. Fast Approaching a. As I have been saying for the last few weeks, Jesus is coming back soon b. This is not a fad…this is not a fairy tale…it is a fact – a fact that you and I need to face this ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:36-51

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Once Upon A Time Series

Contributed by Tim Shepard on Jan 16, 2009

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This is the first in a series about changing our lives to one based upon God. this sermon deals with the void we feel in our lives.

FAIRY TALE DREAMS: Once Upon a Time… They’re perhaps come of the most widely used words in the world. Stories from all over the globe have begun with them for centuries. Chances are that when I say them in a just few more moments that imagination all over the sanctuary are going to be turned ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:15

Denomination: *other

The Thing Legends Are Made Of

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Feb 28, 2009

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Legends are based on what people want to believe. The power and ministry of the church in the authority of Jesus is the real thing.

March 1, 2009 Morning Worship Text: Matthew 4:23-25 Subject: The Ministry of Jesus Title: The Thing Legends Are Made Of Have any of you ever made up a really good story? I mean one of those stories that you can tell that you make it sound so believable that people really take you seriously? ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:23-25

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Desire Of The Humble

Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Oct 30, 2009

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When a person is truly humble before his Father, the desires of the heart change, joy becomes greater, and life more fulfilling and complete.

The Desire of the Humble Prairie Baptist Church – 11/1/09 P.M. Service Text: Psalm 10 Key verse: Psalm 10:17-18 - 17LORD, You have heard the desire of the humble; You will prepare their heart; You will cause Your ear to hear, 8To do justice to the fatherless and the oppressed, that the man of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 10:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Three Reasons To Give Thanks

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Nov 20, 2009

based on 18 ratings

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What does Thanksgiving mean to you?

November 22, 2009 Morning Worship Text: Philippians 4:4-7 Subject: Thanksgiving Title: Thanksgiving – Really? Three Reasons to Give Thanks The holiday season is right around the corner. Time to begin preparing for the New Year’s diet. On Thursday we will celebrate Thanksgiving – a day set ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Watch With Eager Expectation

Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Nov 29, 2009

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This world is crumbling. Only our Redeemer can lift our hearts. How does he prepare us to stand in the day of his return? How does this change our lives now? Parts: A. Seeing the signs of a failing world. B. Waiting for your Redeemer.

Text: Luke 21:25-36 Theme: Watch with Eager Expectation A. Seeing the signs of a failing world B. Waiting for your Redeemer Season: Advent 1c Date: November 29, 2009 Web page: http://hancocklutheran.org/sermons/Watch-with-Eager-Expectation-Luke21_25-36.html Grace and peace to you from ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:25-36

Denomination: Lutheran

Where Is The Word

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Apr 2, 2007

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Where is the Word of faith that we need? How do we acquire the faith we need for salvation?

April, 2007 “Where is the Word?” Romans 10:8-13 INTRODUCTION: You have probably heard people say, “WHAT you believe is not all that important as long as you are SINCERE.” How many agree with that statement? Disagree? You could be VERY SINCERE and take the wrong medicine and end up in a lot of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:8-13

Denomination: Methodist

Obeying God's Commands Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Sep 21, 2011

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For all those who reject God, they must know that the day will come when they will have to stand before God and face His holiness and justice. They will have to face His judgment. So we must know God. But how can we tell if we really know God?

How do we know if we really know God? We live in a day when many people are not even interested in knowing God. They want to live like they want. To know God is the furthest thing from their minds. This is a very important spiritual issue because if God really exists, then those who reject Him ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:3-6, 1 John 2:3-29

Denomination: Baptist

Slipping Back Into Darkness While The Light Is Still On

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Jul 8, 2011

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This sermon deals with believers who slip back into darkness while the light is still on.

Scripture: Hebrews 2:1-3 “Therefore we ought to give the more earnest heed to the things we have heard, lest at any time we should let them slip (drift away). For if the word spoken by angels was steadfast and every transgression and disobedience received a just recompense of reward, How ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:1-3

Denomination: Methodist

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