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"Experiencing Our Shine"

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Feb 19, 2004

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What takes place when we spend time in the presence of God that will help us to more effectively communicate to those still in darkness.

Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches February 22, 2004 "Experiencing Our Shine" Exodus 34:29-35 INTRODUCTION: Today is Transfiguration Sunday. Usually when we speak of the Transfiguration we are referring to the scripture in Luke 9:28-36 that tells about Jesus going up in the mountain with Peter, James, ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 34:29-35

Denomination: Methodist

The Complacent Church Series

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Oct 31, 2002

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How do we fight complacency in our spiritual lives?

Zephaniah 1:10-14 10 "On that day," declares the LORD, "a cry will go up from the Fish Gate, wailing from the New Quarter, and a loud crash from the hills. 11 Wail, you who live in the market district; all your merchants will be wiped out, all who trade with silver will be ruined. 12 At that time I ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22, Zephaniah 1:1-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Which Mountain Have You Come To? Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Nov 7, 2005

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Are you afraid to approach God? It could be that you should be - if you do not have Jesus - but perhaps you are afraid because you are coming to the wrong mountain - Mt Sinai instead of Mt Zion. Also learn about a city that cannot be shaken - ever.

Earthquakes are the worst kind of disaster - unlike hurricanes and tornadoes; you have little if any warning of an earthquake. Despite many years of research, scientists have yet to accurately predict where, when, and how big an earthquake will be. Just weeks ago in Pakistan a 7.4 quake killed ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:18-29

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Empty Tomb Of His Majesty, The King

Contributed by Paul Dietz on Apr 3, 2007

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This originally was a series of 5 readings written for the purpose of using in between songs of an Easter Cantata. I have now compiled them into one cohesive sermon about the resurrection of Jesus, His Majesty the King

The Empty Tomb of His Majesty, the King Matthew 28: 1-8; Mark 16: 1-8; Luke 24: 1-10 Their work had begun a few evenings ago. The women from Galilee that had followed Jesus to Jerusalem for the Passover celebrations had not expected things to turn out the way it had. Their self-appointed rabbi, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-8

Denomination: *other

Life Is Beautiful

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Dec 9, 2006

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Life is beautiful, life is short, enjoy the beautiful life God has given you.

INTRODUCTION SLIDE #1 How many times do we let things cause us to focus in on the difficult times of life? We see war, murder, theft, and other bad things along with job uncertainties, families falling apart among other things. There is so much going on around us that is ugly it can be hard at ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Grace For The Humble

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

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Introductory Comments 1.

Introductory Comments 1. The Christian life is a deep struggle as we face a big dilemna. Even though we are believers we still struggle with sin. We have one foot in the world and one foot in God’s kigdom. We try to live a holy life but we succumb to sin time and time again. How can we become the ...read more

Scripture: James 4:6-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Pray: Prayer, Relationships, And Acts Of Kindness For Yahweh’s Kingdom

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Jun 5, 2010

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Jesus sent them out in teams for a purpose. From this outreach mission we can adopt principles of Prayer, Relationships and Acts of Kindness for Yahweh’s Kingdom. Conveniently that forms an acronym: PRAY.

Have you ever wished that you could live your life in a protective bubble – a life full of everything good, with all of the bad stuff removed? I know that I certainly have – and I look forward to, and long for, the Day when God will transform forever the world as we know it. The wonderful future ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:1-9

Denomination: Anglican

Jesus--Dispeller Of Darkness

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Aug 20, 2009

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The story of blind Bartimaeus reveals a number of correlations with the condition of the lost sinner. This message points out some of those correlations.

JESUS— DISPELLER OF DARKNESS Text: Col.1: 12; I Pet.2: 9; Luke 18: 35-37 Intro: In the days of Christ, to be blind was to experience not only physical darkness, but personal destitution as well. Such was the case of the blind man that Christ encountered near the city of Jericho. From the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:35-37

Denomination: Baptist

Generational Legacy Part 1 Series

Contributed by Greg Carr on Jun 28, 2010

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The legacy of a Christ centered family. There are a lot of Scriptures used in this sermon.

One little boy was asked to define Father’s Day, he said, “Father’s Day is just like Mother’s Day only you don’t have to spend as much on the present.” The point is there are different approaches to both days but they do hold one thing in common and that is ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:27-28

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Few Blessed Benefits Of Being Saved Series

Contributed by Ed Taylor on Dec 23, 2008

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It is a blessing to have our sins forgiven.

1. Earlier, Paul reminded us by quoting the Psalms, that it is a blessing to have our sins forgiven. – Look at 4.5-8 • Oh How Happy is the one who has a personal relationship with Jesus and knows that he knows that his sins are forgiven. Psalm 103:12 (NKJV) 12 As far as the east is from the west, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Act Of Submission To God Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Mar 6, 2010

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The act of submission is not talking about surrendering and trusting God. It is doing it and allowing God to change your life instead of holding outo the one that is not working.

The act of submission to God James chapter 4:7-10 Introduction- James chapter 4:7-10 Last week we looked at the first part of chapter 4 concerning fights and quarrels. Saw that most inner battles we face are because of our desires to please ourselves and ...read more

Scripture: James 4:7-10

Denomination: Nazarene

Looking For Resurrection Hope

Contributed by Jason Bonnicksen on Apr 25, 2011

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Jesus became the living promise that springs-forth renewal and life, and the hope everlasting that we too can we too can live without fear, eternally past the grave, and forever with Christ.

INTRO Hope is faith in the immutable promise that miracles prevail when the darkness tries to win-out with cries of despair. Hope is a gift from God that helps us yearn, and live a life that believes and moves with the pledge of a better tomorrow. And what’s more, hope springs-forth ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Lutheran

Love In Focus (Love In Various Relationships) Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Feb 11, 2008

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Like my glasses, Love focuses in different ways, varying in both intensity and style.

Love In Focus (topical) NOTE: When preached, I only got through half of this in 30 minutes, so I am doing part two (with some expansions) this week. 1. Affectionate Writing Can Reduce Cholesterol According to new research, writing down affectionate thoughts about close friends and family can ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Drowning In The Grace Of God

Contributed by Tim Hedberg on Feb 11, 2008

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Baptism and becoming new.

Drowning In The Grace Of God Matthew 3:1-17 January 6, 2008 As I have imagined these verses in my mind. I see the Jordan River, running not fast but slow - smooth and calm with not a rapid in sight. I see this 156-mile river near the end of its journey of connecting the Sea of Galilee to the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Seven Steps To Submitting To God Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Aug 22, 2007

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This is the third sermon in this series. This sermon looks at seven practical steps that a person can take to submit to God.

Submitting To God – Cleaning Up Every Christian is to pursue holiness. Every Christian is to pursue purity. Every Christian is to strive to stay away from sin. Holiness is not an option. God tells us: "Be holy, for I am holy." 1 Peter 1:16 (NKJV) The path that the Christian travels is to be ...read more

Scripture: James 4:7-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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