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  • Ed Wood avatar

    The Biblical Significance Of The Lord's Supper

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Feb 14, 2003
    based on 158 ratings
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    A communion message.

    THE BIBLICAL SIGNIFICANCE OF THE LORD’S SUPPER Matthew 26:26-30 INTRO: Before the Lord Jesus Christ left the earth, he established two ordinances for the local church. They are Baptism, and the Lord’s Supper. Neither ordinance has any saving power, but rather, baptism is an ordinance of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Problem With Partiality Series

    Contributed by Andy Atkins on Jan 27, 2001
    based on 159 ratings
     | 9,817 views

    God is no respecter of persons, and he expects no less for his church!

    The Problem with Partiality James 2:1-13 Are you a fair-minded individual? Do you oppose discrimination? Chances are that most of us alive today would describe ourselves as impartial and fair in most senses. But are we really as fair as we like to think? Suppose that today a cook from the local ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Glorious Decline Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Oct 27, 2003
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    The nobility of John the Baptist submission to God’s plan for his life is contrasted with Lucifer’s ambitions for prominence. The value of a healthy appreciation for the sovereignty of God is considered.

    A Glorious Decline Fortifying the Foundations # 8 John 3:22-36 Intro: When we say the word “down”, what kind of thoughts go through your mind?—down and out, down under, down hearted, a downer. By and large “down” is considered negative. In contrast, “up” sounds real good.—up and coming, upper ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    A Thousand To One, And He Won! Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Apr 19, 2020
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    Samson was bound with ropes and handed over to his Philistine enemies. He faced odds against him of 1000 to 1 or more that he would survive, yet he did! And guess what he used to attack his enemies. . . .

    Introduction: Samson had taken revenge on the Philistines twice after his return to Timnath (Judges 15:1-8). Once he found out his father-in-law had given his bride to the “companion” or best man, as we would say these days, Samson caught 300 “foxes”. He then tied them tail-to-tail, placed a torch ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Gideon: An Unlikely Hero Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Nov 2, 2022
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    Gideon didn't have much going for him but he had faith in the LORD. That was enough and God used him in a mighty way--after this first encounter, that is.

    (Note: This message is edited from a sermon preached at First Baptist Church, Chamois, MO on October 9. 2022 and is not an exact transcription.) Introduction: Gideon is mentioned here in Judges and he’s also one of those in the “Hebrews Hall of Fame” in Hebrews 11. I have to confess, the first ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Abraham- No Child, No Problem--Or So They Thought Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Jan 13, 2021
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    The LORD had promised Abram and Sarai a child. After ten additional years, and no child, they decided to help God out. The results weren't exactly what they expected.

    Introduction: Genesis 15 has the story where Abram asked God a question after God had told him, “I am your shield and your exceedingly great reward (Gen. 15:1, paraphrased). Abram’s question was “What will You give me? I’m childless, and the only heir I have is Eliezer of Damascus (Gen 15:2, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Endgame (Christ The King Sunday 2020)

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Dec 3, 2022
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    This parable about the sheep and the goats (Matthew 25:31- 46) illustrates three things, compassion, reciprocity and judgment.

    THE ENDGAME Text: Matthew 25:31 - 46 Matthew 25: 31 “When the Son of Man comes in his glory, and all the angels with him, then he will sit on the throne of his glory. 32 All the nations will be gathered before him, and he will separate people one from another as a shepherd ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    "Dinner For Two"

    Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Feb 9, 2004
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    The Pharisee thought Jesus was clueless about who was at the dinner table. It was the pharisee what was clueless.

    I have been reading my Bible through again this year. When I came to the passage of scriptures about the Old Testament Tabernacle, I became intrigued with this thought, "God wants to have a romantic dinner with us." He has a table (Shew Bread) prepared for us in the Holy Place. It even has the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Do These Stones Mean? Series

    Contributed by Doug Warren on Jan 15, 2001
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    The commemoration of the crossing of the Jordan offers us insights into the symbolism of the bricks and mortar in our new worship center.

    Intro:When the waters of the Jordan rolled back allowing the Priests to cross on dry land as they carried the Ark of the Covenant, they were instructed to gather stones as a commemoration of the event. In explaining this, Joshua said "your children will come in the future and ask ’WHAT DO ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Do You Do When God Is Wrong?

    Contributed by Al Hood on Jan 23, 2001
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    Helping to understand the providence of God in our human experience.

    WHAT TO DO WHEN GOD IS WRONG? SCRIPTURE: ROMANS 8:28 INTRODUCTION: * What do you do when God is wrong and you know it? * You may say that you would never think like that BUT people do. * Paul tells us here that the Christian can rest assured that every thing in this world will work out for good to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Singing And Contemplation Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 23, 2009
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    The point of art, and especially music, is to lead us beyond what we can apprehend at the material level, even to contemplative prayer.

    May 25, 2009 Sacramentum Caritatis Sing to God, sing praises to his name; lift up a song to him who rides upon the clouds; his name is the LORD, exult before him! 5 Father of the fatherless and protector of widows is God in his holy habitation. The anointing of the Holy Spirit is the action of ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Are You Tired Of Leftovers? So Is The Lord! Part 3 Of 3 Series

    Contributed by Kyle Sullivan on Jun 11, 2010
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     | 3,645 views

    What can you do with God’s money?

    Ron Blue "There are five things you can do with your Money." -Spend it. -Re-pay Debt. -Pay Taxes. -Save it. / Invest it. -Give it. What Determines how much goes to them: 1. Priorities 2. Self Control What we do too many times is give God the Leftovers! Our Challenge is Stewardship knowing ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Running On Empty

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Oct 15, 2012
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    We must be filled with the Holy Spirit in order to display His power in our lives.

    Running on Empty October 14, 2012 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We must be filled with the Holy Spirit in order to display His power in our lives. Focus Passage: Mark 5:25-34 Supplemental Passage: And do not get drunk with wine, for that is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Let God Settle Your Score Series

    Contributed by Rudolf E. Y. Mensah on Sep 18, 2023
     | 1,228 views

    It is not in the domain of any child of God to take the law into his hands and avenge for any wrongful doing done against him.

    OASIS WORD DIGEST 18th September, 2023 LET GOD SETTLE YOUR SCORES* Bible Passage: Do not say, “I’ll pay you back for this wrong!” Wait for the Lord, and he will avenge you. Proverbs 20:22 (NIV) Oasis Word For Today* As Christians, we should in no way try to settle our score. This is because ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    God Is Calling Us

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Apr 10, 2002
    based on 94 ratings
     | 16,825 views

    God calls all of us to salvation, but not all who are called will choose to comply.

    GOD IS CALLING US Text: Jeremiah 1:4-10 You have heard of the term, Predestination. When you read the first chapter of Jeremiah, you cannot but help to think about how Jeremiah’s life was predestined or predetermined. Normally, when we think of the term “predestined or predestination” we ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist