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    Whoever Serves PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 20, 2024
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     | 748 views

    This sermon explores Jesus' predictions and parables, his preparation for passion, and the promise of a new covenant, emphasizing our need for God's grace.

    Welcome, beloved, to this sanctuary, where grace abounds and hope flourishes. This is a place where we gather, not because we are perfect, but because we need the perfect love of Christ. We are here because we are drawn by the relentless love of our Savior, a love that heals, restores, and ...read more

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    Seven Biblical Facts About The Believer's Election Series

    Contributed by Tony Bartolucci on Apr 12, 2001
    based on 72 ratings
     | 10,543 views

    This message was part of an exposition of Colossians 3:12 and upholds the doctrine of election from an unconditional, Reformed viewpoint.

    Transcribed From Cassette Message COL42 by Tim Crews Copyright 2001 by author * This is a transcript, not a manuscript. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Open your Bibles with me to Colossians Chapter 3. If you were to ask me what the underlying theme of God’s dealings with ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Love Draws Near

    Contributed by Joel W. Lohr on Dec 23, 2001
    based on 51 ratings
     | 3,021 views

    Final sermon in the Advent Series focusing on the Shepherds and their role in the Christmas Event.

    In just under two days we celebrate the arrival of Christ in our world. It is certainly more than merely the birth of a great man. Certainly more than the beginning of the Christian faith... What we celebrate on Christmas is the fact that Love has drawn near to us... Love was made flesh and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Temptation And The Reality Of The Devil

    Contributed by Simon Rundell on Feb 16, 2002
    based on 69 ratings
     | 4,640 views

    Exegesis of the Temptation in the Wilderness and an examination of the reality of the Devil from a non-fundamentalist perspective. "The greatest achievement of the devil was to convince people he no longer existed."

    Sermon: 1st Sunday of Lent, Year A: 17th February 2002. Text: Matthew 4:1-11 In the name of the +Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. “I can resist anything… except temptation!” So said the great wit, Oscar Wilde. Of all things in this world, temptation is something that we ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Conformity Or Transformation

    Contributed by Leo Launio on Oct 16, 2003
    based on 28 ratings
     | 9,254 views

    Are we a thermometer Christian or a thermostat Christian?

    INTRODUCTION: I. Illustration--Two items that measure temperature: a. Thermometer 1. It measures the temperature of the body 2. It is usually used to check whether a person has a fever or not. 3. Although it reads the temperature of the body, it cannot change it. b. Thermostat 1. It measures the ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

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    Port In A Storm

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jun 20, 2003
    based on 50 ratings
     | 5,828 views

    Christ converts Chaos into Calm; Christ Comforts His Companions in their Concern;and Christ is in Control

    22-06-03 Field Dalling Mk 4:35-41 Port in a storm Story: Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson went on a camping trip. They set up their tent and fell asleep. Some hours later, Holmes woke his faithful friend up. "Watson, look up at the sky and tell me what you ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    3 Marks Of A Healthy Church Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Jan 31, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,275 views

    Exposition of 1 Peter 3:8

    Text: 1 Peter 3:8 Title: Three Marks of a Healthy Church Date/Place: LSCC, 11/13/05, AM I. INTRODUCTION A. Opening illustration: contrast the Andrea Yates case (postpartum psychosis) that was granted a new trial this week versus the moment of heroism at the Campbell County HS by three ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Kingdom Of Christ

    Contributed by Thomas Wilson on Nov 21, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,130 views

    Sermon for Christ the King Sunday

    From the first to the last, from the beginning to the end, we come today this Sunday, the last day of the year! Now I know that we could normally look upon the 31st December as the last day, but this is Christ the King, Sunday, it is the last of our lectionary year as next Sunday is the first in ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Voinding The Judgement Trap

    Contributed by Rev Paul Kerans on Mar 1, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,104 views

    It is so easy for us as Christians to judge, satan is setting traps for us. lets see how jesus deals with this type of trap

    Intro Play CD All She Saw Were the Stones Ray Boltz I The setting and springing of the Trap 8:1-6 A The Setting of the trap 1 Jesus has been teaching about life i Eternal ii Abundant iii This teaching divided the people a People either ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Palm Sunday - And The Donkey

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Mar 29, 2007
    based on 78 ratings
     | 30,746 views

    How come Jesus went from popularity to public enemy no 1. The key lies in the ownership fo the donkey!

    NC/NR 01-04-07 Palm Sunday 2007 This morning’s Gospel reading is the beginning of one of the most momentous weeks in Antiquity – in AD 29. Indeed one of the most important weeks in history. We know the story so well that it is hard to find something new to say. So I would like to ask you a ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Inside Outside Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Aug 31, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,126 views

    What impresses Christians is not necessary what impresses lost people; but both groups are impressed by genuineness.

    Inside Outside (I Thessalonians 4:9-12) 1. Sometimes it is difficult to impress people. 2. During a visit to the mental asylum, a visitor asked the Director what the criterion was which defined whether or not a patient should be institutionalized. "Well," said the Director, "we fill up a ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    "It Is Finished"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 24, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 3,795 views

    A sermon for Good Friday.

    “It Is Finished” John 19:17-30 By: Rev. Kenneth Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org More than anyone Who ever walked this earth—Jesus did what He said… …He lived what He taught. “You have heard it said,” Jesus declares in Matthew Chapter ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    10 Marks Of Holiness

    Contributed by Rodney Fry on Jun 15, 2005
    based on 34 ratings
     | 6,521 views

    Marks of Holiness

    10 MARKS OF HOLINESS Written by: Bro Rodney A. Fry ~ Pastor New Hope Baptist Church - Conway God does many wonderful things in our spiritual walk with Him as we bring His plan to reality in our lives. God works with us as individuals, so no two believers’ experiences with God will be identical. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Keeping Perspective In Overwhelming Times

    Contributed by Greg Johnson on Jul 24, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,935 views

    Many people of our day have a confused understanding of God. Many today believe that God is just waiting for us to mess up so He can pour out judgment.

    This message is an edited version of a sermon given at Loving God Fellowship. Copyright © 2008 Loving God Fellowship, Inc. http://www.LovingGodFellowship.org . Click to have messages emailed to you as they are made available. You are encouraged to share this message with those you know that are ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    When Foundations Shake Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 22, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,857 views

    When Christians get serious about their faith and venture beyond their comfort zones, they have a much deeper appreciation for the support God gives them.

    When Foundations Shake (Acts 4:23-31) 1. In his book Fuzzy Memories, Jack Handey writes: "There used to be this bully who would demand my lunch money every day. Since I was smaller, I would give it to him. Then I decided to fight back. I started taking karate lessons. But then the karate lesson ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible