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  • Richard Tow avatar

    Prepare The Way Of The Lord

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Apr 9, 2006
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,411 views

    While examining the word that came to John "Prepare the way of the Lord" this sermon discusses the life-giving influence that occurs when God sends His word and discusses what it means to prepare the way of the Lord.

    Prepare the Way of the Lord Luke 3:1-18[1] 1-2-05 The action in our text this morning begins with a powerful Hebrew statement. Luke 3:2 “...the word of the Lord came to John...” When God wants to strike a holy match and set His people on fire, that is the match He uses—“the word of the Lord ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Focusing On The Future Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Jul 9, 2004
    based on 44 ratings
     | 13,757 views

    want us to look at three primary passages this morning. These three texts, taken together, form a composite picture of the Ascension.

    I heard recently about a church that was putting on an Easter Cantata. When they came to the climactic scene of the Ascension of Christ, the actor playing Jesus was to be slowly hoisted out of view through an opening in the ceiling. The cue for the guys pulling the rope was when he said, “And ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Cutting Through The Legalese Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on May 17, 2003
    based on 50 ratings
     | 6,113 views

    We look for loopholes in what God has called us to do, but the Bible calls us to a proactive lifestyle, it makes us face who we really are, and it calls us to accountability.

    Some of us love to take the simple and make it complex. Some of us thrive on taking perfectly obvious matters and making them as obscure as possible. My neighbor’s car has on it a bumper sticker that says, “Eschew obfuscation”. After about a half-hour with the dictionary, I found out that means, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Elijah's Cloak Gives Believers Hope

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on May 21, 2004
    based on 54 ratings
     | 8,003 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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    Observing God At Work-2

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Mar 24, 2011
     | 2,741 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

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    A Messiah Who Blesses Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Mar 19, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,492 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 Church Of Thyatira Series

    Contributed by Andy Grossman on Sep 15, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,042 views

    Lessons from Jesus’ instructions to the Church in Thyatira

    REVEALING THE REVELATION –PART 4 “The Church at Thyatira” September 20, 2009 (Thanks to Denn Guphill for doing most of the work for this sermon) "To the angel of the church in Thyatira write: These are the words of the Son of God, whose eyes are like blazing fire and whose feet are like ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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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
     | 17,681 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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    The Battle Belongs To The Lord Series

    Contributed by Travis Markes on Aug 30, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 19,444 views

    Events in the Bible that took place on a mountain

    Mountain Moving Faith “The Battle Belongs to the Lord” Exodus 17:8-16 Have you ever wondered if God is real? Have you ever thought to yourself, “What if there is no God after all?” Some good people get the worst kinds of diseases and die while some bad people live in the ...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
     | 11,234 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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    The Nature Of Holiness Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jun 6, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,503 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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    Spirit-Filled Life Series

    Contributed by Steven Chapman on May 7, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,882 views

    Paul’s point is that the Holy Spirit is the controlling influence motivating and directing the lives of believers. As we sort through these participles, we can identify at least three results of the Holy Spirit’s influence.

    The Spirit-Filled Life Ephesians 5:15-21 Quick Discussion: What are the two most significant influences on your life? “Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to debauchery. Instead be filled with the Spirit.” At the heart of this contrast is a life lived under the influence of … those influences, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Quarantine - Practice Faith Over Fear

    Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Mar 27, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 15,113 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
     | 12,268 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

  • David Welch avatar

    Simplicity The Path To Contentmet Series

    Contributed by David Welch on Jun 11, 2018
     | 4,383 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