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  • Joel Pankow avatar

    Elijah's Cloak Gives Believers Hope

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on May 21, 2004
    based on 54 ratings
     | 7,984 views

    Elijah’s ascension, Christ’s ascension, and our hope revolve around the promises of our ascended leaders and the cloaks they give us to have and use.

    May 23, 2004 2 Kings 2:7-14 Fifty men of the company of the prophets went and stood at a distance, facing the place where Elijah and Elisha had stopped at the Jordan. 8 Elijah took his cloak, rolled it up and struck the water with it. The water divided to the right and to the left, and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Communion: What Does It Mean? (The Crackers And The Juice)

    Contributed by Rick Finitzer on Jun 10, 2008
    based on 15 ratings
     | 17,669 views

    Each month we celebrate the Lord’s supper but do we really know what it means?

    Cornerstone Church January 8, 2006 "Communion - What Does It Really Mean?” (the Crackers and Juice) 1 Corinthians 11:23-31 A little girl asked her mother, “Mommy, why do you cut the ends ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    A Messiah Who Blesses Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Mar 19, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,481 views

    If we want to truly be followers of Jesus, we must be willing to transcend the standards of an ungodly society.

    A Messiah Who Blesses Text: Matt. 5:1-12 Introduction 1. Illustration: Dietrich Bonheoffer in his book, The Cost of Discipleship, begins with "When Christ calls a man, He bids him come and die." a. What should we die to? Should we die to self? Should we die to our sin? Should we die to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Nature Of Holiness Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jun 6, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,494 views

    What does it mean to be a sacrifice? How will that affect the way we live?

    The nature of Holiness If there is one concept in the bible that seems to be foreign to us in 2016, almost to the point of incomprehensible is the concept of sacrifice. Not the concept of making sacrifices for something or someone, we all do that on a fairly regular basis. As parents we make ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Observing God At Work-2

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Mar 24, 2011
     | 2,731 views

    2 of 3. John the Baptist’s parents knew with certainty the implications of their son’s birth. The events surrounding the birth of John the Baptist have implications for God’s people. But what are some implications? Observing God at work implies a need

    STILL OBSERVING GOD At WORK—Luke 1:57-80 While the brokers were busily calling potential customers to drum up business, the president of the firm stopped to eavesdrop on a new employee. He listened as the young man talked eight consecutive contacts into moving their stock portfolios to him. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God’s Design For The Community Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Sep 8, 2014
     | 5,092 views

    God's design: singleness is a blessing, not a curse.

    Today, we’ll wrap up our series on Biblical manhood and womanhood. I know that for the past four weeks, I’ve encouraged those of you who are single and who might be tempted to think that much of what we’ve learned over the past four weeks really isn’t relevant to you to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Does God Care About Me?

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jul 7, 2011
    based on 6 ratings
     | 11,227 views

    God cares for you the same way He cared for Joseph! He wants to: 1. restore your broken relationships (vs. 1-5). 2. save you from your sins (vs. 5-7). 3. bring blessings out of your burdens (vs. 8). 4. make you part of His mission (vs. 9-15).

    Does God Care about Me? Genesis 45:1-15 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - May 23, 2010 BACKGROUND & INTRODUCTION: *Does God care about me? -- Everybody needs to know the answer to this question. And today we can find the answer from one of the greatest men in the Old Testament. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Quarantine - Practice Faith Over Fear

    Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Mar 27, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 15,107 views

    Augustine said, "Our hearts are restless, O God, until they find their rest in Thee." "For he will rescue you from every trap and protect you from deadly disease."

    The COVID-19 virus has spread from Asia to Europe and North America rapidly over the week, bringing with it a level of panic and anxiety—over 200 countries and territories around the world, from the supermarket to the stock market to the palace to the prison—not seen such a terror and fear in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    I Am Thankful For ... Holy Communion

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Nov 18, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,237 views

    This sermon deals with being thankful for Holy Communion - linking Communion with the words - Remember, Identity and Action

    Scripture: Isaiah 53:4-5; Luke 22:14 – 23 Theme: Thanksgiving Title: I am Thankful for …. Holy Communion INTRO: Grace and peace this morning from God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit! This month we have been focusing on things in which we need to be thankful. We have been looking at ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Simplicity The Path To Contentmet Series

    Contributed by David Welch on Jun 11, 2018
     | 4,374 views

    This message focuses on contentment a result of pursuing simplicity in our life.

    Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Simplicity” The Path to Contentment Review Those who long for a deeper connection with God and an increased capacity to live life on a higher plane must engage in the things that facilitate such a life. Scripture identities particular habits, exercises, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Teach One Reach One

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Feb 5, 2017
    based on 4 ratings
     | 55,733 views

    This message is about why our history is important, regardless of your individual race.

    Teach One, Reach One Why Black History and Your History Is Important Scriptures: Deut. 6:1-9; Proverbs 29:18 The title of my message this morning is “Teach One, Reach One.” Moses told the Children of Israel “Now this is the commandment, the statutes and the judgments which ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Christian Unity

    Contributed by Christopher Arch on Jun 4, 2022
     | 2,004 views

    This is a sermon looking at the need for Christians to be unified.

    Title: Christian Unity Script: Philippians 2:1-13 Type: Expository Where: GNBC 9-23-18/6-5-22 Intro: In one of Aesop’s Fables he describes an old man who had several sons, who were always falling out with one another. He had often, but to no purpose, exhorted them to live together in ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Uncle Sam Teaches Us How To Serve God (Veterans Day)

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Nov 8, 2022
     | 3,139 views

    You can tell a lot about a nation in the way they treat their heroes

    Illus: For example, respect for the elderly is something today that is missing in our society. We see a lot of rudeness, and much of it is directed toward the elderly. Society has to make adjustments for the elderly: • Many times they can not hear correctly • Many of them can not remember ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christian Unity

    Contributed by Christopher Arch on Jun 17, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,901 views

    Series in Philippians

    Title: Christian Unity Script: Philippians 2:1-13 Type: Expository Where: GNBC 6-17-23 Intro: In one of Aesop’s Fables he describes an old man who had several sons, who were always falling out with one another. He had often, but to no purpose, exhorted them to live together in harmony. One ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Was Judas A Miracle-Working Disciple Of Jesus Who Lost His Salvation?

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Mar 11, 2021
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,268 views

    Most people recognize Judas Iscariot as one of the 12 Disciples of Jesus and that he was the only one who, after spending three years with Jesus, betrayed Him.

    The name Judas was common during the first century, and there are several others with the same name in the New Testament (Mark 6:3; John 6:71, 13:26, 14:22; Mark 6:3). The name 'Iscariot" is believed to refer to a town in southern Judea called 'Kerioth' which was translated into ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational