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  • Doug Koehler avatar

    "Stay Here”: A Journey Of Commitment And Observation

    Contributed by Doug Koehler on Feb 20, 2009
    based on 14 ratings
     | 21,893 views

    For the congregation that has not seen much forward progress or for those simply seeking direction, the final chapter of Elisha and Elijah’s time together truly guides us. We can STAY HERE and the world guide us or JOURNEY ON WITH JESUS and discover oppor

    2 Kings 2:10 Transfiguration Sunday “STAY HERE”: A Journey of commitment and faithful living There is one thing that will bring tears to my eyes as much as anything else and that is when one person does his best to protect another against being hurt spiritually or inwardly in some way. Basically ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Strange Case Of The Cursed Fig Tree

    Contributed by John Gaston on Nov 10, 2021
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    Christ cursed a tree for not having fruit when it wasn't the season for figs. The real symbolism represents God's expectation that we be fruitful and 4 reasons are given why God's expectation is reasonable. Then 3 types of fruit we must have are identified.

    STRANGE CASE OF THE CURSED FIG TREE Matthew 21:18-22 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Barbara Albright, a young woman, was discussing her dating life -- or lack thereof -- with her mother. She told her about a friend of hers who had been in a terrible car accident, broken both her legs, and wound up ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Bread Of Life Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Mar 18, 2022
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    The feeding of the five thousand reminds us that Jesus is the Bread of Life.

    INTRODUCTION • Who doesn't love bread! • Breadsticks, hamburger buns, rolls, cinnamon rolls, French bread, Italian bread, white bread, wheat bread, whole grain bread, I would even eat glutton-free bread! • Along with pasta and sweets, I LOVE ME SOME BREAD! • Hungry yet? • I am not picky ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Week 4: Rethinking A Quid Pro Quo Kind Of Faith (Sermon Adapted From Pete Metzger) Series

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on May 23, 2021
     | 3,542 views

    Do we think that goes owes us for what we do for him?

    Quid pro quo. Do you know what that Latin phrase means? It translates literally as “this for that.” Conversationally, we might say, “I scratch your back, you scratch mine.” For example, if I head out on vacation and ask my neighbor to take my garbage to the curb while I’m away, it’s perfectly ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    A Love Story

    Contributed by Phillip Smith on May 23, 2023
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    Ladies, do you remember when your husband asked for your hand in marriage; the day you became engaged? You either were scared or excited; most likely filled with joy and gladness.

    Ladies, do you remember when your husband asked for your hand in marriage; the day you became engaged? You either were scared or excited; filled with joy and gladness. Did you feel no one would ask for you to marry them? Did you feel as an outcast by so many in this world? Did you begin to wonder ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    His Name Is On My Heart

    Contributed by Dennis Fox on Mar 16, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,029 views

    Sports stars wear corporate logos and represent them. We also put our name on things that belong to us. If Jesus is on our heart, the we become his representative and we become his children.

    One of the funnier on-line rants was a friend of our son’s, over a seat in a classroom. They were all about month into the semester at A&M and when he came to the class, someone was in his seat. His reasoning was if your two weeks into the semester, that is your seat. So yah, I could see ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Live By Faith SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Oct 29, 2023
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     | 2,885 views

    How to live by faith

    Good morning, my dear brothers and sisters in Christ. As we gather here today, we find ourselves standing on the precipice of a new day, a new week, and a new opportunity to delve into the boundless wisdom of God's Word. We are here, not by chance, but by divine appointment. God has a message for ...read more

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    Where God Dwells

    Contributed by Kevin Burden on Aug 6, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 8,523 views

    It is almost certain that this psalm was sung by the multitudes when the Ark was moved from the Threshing floor of ……. to the Temple in Jerusalem. It was a season of spiritual joy, the greatest that had ever occurred in Israel’s national history.

    The context of this psalm has to do with… • The building the Temple in Jerusalem. • God’s conditional covenant with David. It is almost certain that this psalm was sung by the multitudes when the Ark was moved from the Threshing floor of ……. to the Temple in Jerusalem. It was a season of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Only Children Go To Heaven

    Contributed by Chris Hodges on Jul 30, 2003
    based on 59 ratings
     | 4,465 views

    To note the attitude necessary to be great in the eyes of the Lord.

    Only Children Go To Heaven Text: Matthew 18.1-4 Thesis: To note the attitude necessary to be great in the eyes of the Lord. Introduction: (1) Here is a story I came across: I am hereby officially tendering my resignation as an adult. I have decided I would like to accept the responsibilities ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    How To Receive A Blessing

    Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Oct 15, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,956 views

    God wants to bless us.

    God wants to bless his people. God is a giver. He wants to give to us good things in life, but there are times when He withholds His blessing because of our bad attitude. When we are selfish, self-centered, arrogant, thinking we are right all the time, proud, etc. God withholds His blessing ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    We Can't Afford To Miss God's Plan!

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 8, 2014
     | 4,560 views

    It can be very easy to forget about heaven. When storms and trials press we can fall short of the goal. Learn to press beyond today.

    WE CAN NOT AFFORD NOT TO MAKE IT... DON'T FORGET HEAVEN By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Multi- millionaire Rockefeller died while looking at his STAMP COLLECTION worth many millions... What did Rockefeller leave when he died... HE LEFT EVERYTHING... HE WHO DIES WITH THE MOST TOYS IS ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    What Is Your Life?

    Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Nov 14, 2010
    based on 17 ratings
     | 16,484 views

    The Bible compares our life to many things so that we may realize how short it is and how important it is for us to number our days.

    Intro: The Bible compares our life to many things so that we may realize how short it is and how important it is for us to number our days (i.e., to plan for our life well) so we will have a good influence on the world for Christ. To show us how short our life is, God compares our life to nine ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Hosanna - Save Now. Shout It Out.

    Contributed by William Akehurst on Apr 7, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,821 views

    Hosanna comes from the Hebrew Yoshana which means, Save Now. Little did the people in Jerusalem know what they were really saying, as Christ's entry upon the lowly donkey, began his journey to do just that...Save Now!

    2012.04.01.sermon.PALM SUNDAY By William Akehurst, HSWC Interesting that we would celebrate Easter in the spring time. For spring is the time of refreshing, the re-awakening of the earth. Glorious beauty surrounds us as the buds and blooms open to the sunlight. This is something new, this is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Fear Of God Getting Out Of My Box Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Feb 16, 2010
    based on 6 ratings
     | 7,596 views

    Jesus is more than a great man. It is important for us to know the transfigured Christ--to see God in his glory and to respect (fear) him.

    Matthew 17:1-8 “Fear of God Getting Out of My Box” INTRODUCTION Times have changed. When I was growing up, my parents and I would arrive ten or fifteen minutes before the worship service—when we went to church. We didn’t arrive early so we could secure our favorite ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Finders Keepers, Losers Weepers

    Contributed by Grant Adams on May 9, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,000 views

    Finders keepers, loser’s weepers. From dictionary.com. "A person who finds something can keep it, and the loser has no right to it. This proverb is of dubious ethical merit."

    This is one of the most familiar stories in the Bible. Most of us have heard the story from Sunday school. We have sung songs about Zacchaeus. So, what “fresh” lesson can be told concerning these verses. I. Jesus Always does the Finding 1. Most of us have heard and or used the saying, “Finders ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist