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  • Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan avatar

    God Breathed Scriptures Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Sep 30, 2022
     | 2,117 views

    Moses wrote all the words of the Lord (Exodus 24:4, 32:16, Deuteronomy 31:9), Jeremiah wrote in a book all the words that he had (Jeremiah 30:2, 36:2), God told Habakkuk to write the vision (Habakkuk 2:2). What does it mean whether it was dictated or remembered or collected as oration?

    Theme: God-breathed Scriptures Text: 2 Timothy 3:14-17 Introduction: The Lord is good and his love endures forever. I would like to share with you this evening the God-breathed Scriptures as inspired scriptures, instructing scriptures, and involving scriptures. Let me explain the word scripture: ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Good News For All

    Contributed by John Newton on Feb 3, 2025
     | 397 views

    The Galatians wanted to put restrictions on the new Gentile converts in their church. But Paul put his foot down...

    The little churches in Galatia were facing a serious issue—and they didn’t know what to do about it. It may seem surprising, but their problem revolved around the fact that they were growing. And the new people (there seemed to be more and more of them all the time!) just weren’t fitting in. It ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

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    Palm Tree Christians

    Contributed by John Gaston on Mar 22, 2024
     | 3,197 views

    Palm Sunday is named after the Palm Tree leaves that the Israelites laid across Jesus' path as He came into Jerusalem as the Messianic King. Palm trees have amazing qualities that are compared to believers and can inspire your people.

    PALM TREE CHRISTIANS Psalm 92:1-8, 12-15 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: “NEW & IMPROVED” 1. The little girl was sitting in her grandfather's lap as he read her a goodnight story. From time to time, she would touch his wrinkled cheek and alternately stroked her own cheek, then his. 2. Finally she ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Changed From The Inside Out PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 13, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,106 views

    Explores becoming living sacrifices for God, transforming our minds, discerning His will, and using our unique gifts in service to Him and others.

    Welcome, dear friends and family in Christ, to this gathering under the banner of His grace. We are here today, not as mere spectators, but as active participants in the divine narrative of redemption and transformation. As we gather in this sacred space, we are reminded of the words of John ...read more

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    Band Of Misfits PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 22, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 694 views

    This sermon encourages embracing challenges as opportunities to experience God's power, transforming impossibilities into purposeful service through faith and understanding of His divine plan.

    Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Welcome to this place of worship, where we gather together as children of the Most High, eager to hear His Word and to find solace in His promises. It is here, in this sacred space, that we find strength in our shared faith, a faith that binds us together as ...read more

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  • David Edgar avatar

    One Talented Person Series

    Contributed by David Edgar on Mar 4, 2003
    based on 7 ratings
     | 2,831 views

    Understanding and applying spiritual gifts so as the audience understand the zeal of the Lord - Rom. 12.

    x MArks the SPot - Rom 12:1-11 I put 4 clues in envelopes around the auditorium and went on a clue hunt and got people to find the clue and read it X truth 1 - first clue in envelope ’are you willing to give up in order to move on?’ Gift Exchange v.1 Give your body/mond to God v.3 God gives more ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Because He Lives

    Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Sep 14, 2007
    based on 19 ratings
     | 8,693 views

    Looking at what we have because of the resurrection

    1. Because he lives, I have PROMISE A. The promise of his companionship (Heb. 13:5; Prov. 18:24) B. The promise of his comfort (John 14:16) C. The promise of his conformity (Rom. 8:29) 2. Because he lives, I have POSITION A. I have a position in his will (John 17:20-21) B. I have a position in his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Luis De Jesus Ginestre avatar

    Procesando Tu Herencia

    Contributed by Luis De Jesus Ginestre on Oct 26, 2002
    based on 54 ratings
     | 7,698 views

    Antes de alcanzar todo lo que Dios destinó para nosotros, debemos someternos a los procesos del Espiritu Santo para estar preparados para recibir nuestra maravillosa herencia.

    PROCESANDO TU HERENCIA JOSUE 3:1 " JOSUE SE LEVANTO DE MAñANA, Y EL Y TODOS LOS HIJOS DE ISRAEL PARTIERON DE SITIM Y VINIERON HASTA EL JORDAN, Y REPOSARON ALLI ANTES DE PASARLO." INTRO MIENTRAS MIRAMOS HACIA EL FUTURO, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Keeping Warm At The Enemy's Fire Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 19, 2004
    based on 38 ratings
     | 19,071 views

    When we see an apparently strong Christian face a spiritual defeat, we tend to think, "I would have expected that to happen to anyone but him." Peter’s denial while keeping warm at the enemy’s fire creates a similar surprise.

    Title: Keeping Warm at the Enemy’s Fire Text: "Peter followed at a distance. But when they had kindled a fire in the middle of the courtyard and had sat down together, Peter sat down with them" (Luke 22:54-55 NIV). Scripture Reading: Luke 22:31-34, 54-62 Introduction When we see an apparently ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Nine Ways The Holy Spirit Helps Correct Leadership Mistakes

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 25, 2004
    based on 65 ratings
     | 5,580 views

    The Holy Spirit exposes how some leadership models only succeed temporarily as they meet some contextual need. Some leaders apply certain traditional leadership models because they are merely looking at the immediate cultural, financial and social needs o

    Nine Ways the Holy Spirit Helps Correct Leadership Mistakes (1 Peter 5:2-5:3) Illustration: Shepherd the flock of God . . . [by] being examples. --1 Peter 5:2-3 A mother cheetah brought a live gazelle fawn to her 5-month-old cubs and released it. After the cubs made several unsuccessful attacks, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Salty Saints Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on May 24, 2006
    based on 290 ratings
     | 20,384 views

    One of the great illustrations used by the greatest preacher as He gave the greatest sermon of all time. Link included to formatted text, handout, and PowerPoint Template.

    Salty Saints Matthew 5:13 Mark 12:37 And the common people heard him gladly. This was said of Jesus, and was a great compliment. It was said, partly, because He used illustrations, which help us understand. Following the beatitudes, Jesus gives us a couple of illustrations to help us see ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Una Razón Para… Abnegarse - Parte 7 Series

    Contributed by Joshua Pinto on Aug 11, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 3,269 views

    Se ha dicho que la abnegación en actualidad es rechazar los deseos. Y cuando se pone de esa manera es fácil darnos cuenta del porque no queremos abnegarnos, es simplemente mas fácil envolvernos en nuestra propia vida.

    Una Razón Para… Abnegarse Abnegación es: Sacrificio o renuncia de la voluntad, de los afectos o de los bienes materiales en servicio de Dios, del prójimo, ideales, etc. Se ha dicho que la abnegación en actualidad es rechazar los deseos. Y cuando se pone de esa manera es fácil darnos cuenta del ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Change Your Thoughts And It Will Change You!

    Contributed by Rev. Roberto D. Abella on Nov 9, 2004
    based on 184 ratings
     | 50,914 views

    Psychologists teach us that there are two mental laws that contribute heavily to our mental state of being. In other words, whether we’re happy or sad.

    CHANGE your THOUGHTS and it will Change YOU! Romans 12:1-4 Psychologists teach us that there are two mental laws that contribute heavily to our mental state of being. In other words, whether we’re happy or sad. They are: 1: The Law of Concentration. 2: The Law of Substitution. The Law of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jim Heidebrecht avatar

    The Crucified World Series

    Contributed by Jim Heidebrecht on Sep 10, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,377 views

    Sermon #23 in Galatians. Final paragraph, written by Paul’s hand. Sums up spirit of the letter, Way of the world vs. Way of the Cross

    THE CRUCIFIED WORLD GAL 6: 11-18 INTRO CONFORMITY – (what do you think of when I say the word) SCHOOL, PEER PRESSURE INCREDIBLE PRESSURE TO CONFORM LOOK A CERTAIN WAY ACT A CERTAIN WAY BE IN CERTAIN GROUPS SHUN CERTAIN PEOPLE (CRUEL) KID ON BASEBALL TEAM IN SHERWOOD, COACH PUNISHED HIM ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What’s In A Name?

    Contributed by Daniel Austin on Jan 21, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,886 views

    In their daily lives as saints, disciples, and brethren, they were recognized as belonging to the party of Christ. Let us hope that in like manner we today may be called Christians.

    What’s In a Name? 12/17/06 AM Reading: Acts 11:19-26 Introduction A.Text: Acts 11:26. The young church at Antioch was a curious mixture of Jews (who spoke Greek or Aramaic) and Gentiles. It is significant that this was the first place where the believers were called Christians (“Christ’s ones”—the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ