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Learning To Be Blessed Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Apr 17, 2009

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Jesus gives us the path to being blessed, are we willing to walk the path?

INTRODUCTION SLIDE #1 How many of you want to live a blessed or happy life? How do you live a life that is blessed or happy? What is the secret formula for living a blessed and happy life? What if I could share with you a formula for having the blessed life that you have been looking for? What ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Abundance Of Joy Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Sep 7, 2018

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The example of giving in 2 Corinthians 8:1-5 teaches us that giving is an evidence of God's grace in our lives.

Scripture Last week I began a new series of messages that I am calling, “Lay Up Treasures in Heaven.” Jesus once said, “Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal, but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Prayer Power

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jan 7, 2014

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A powerful story in Acts 12, where we see the death of James.

APR 7 2013PM Prayer Power Acts 12:1-12:25 Tonight we come to a powerful story in Acts 12, where we see the death of James. READ Acts 12:1-2. There’s not a whole lot of space devoted to this story, but I’m sure that this was a great loss to the early church. I’m sure that ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

All Things - Work Together For Good / Predestined To Be Transformed

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Jul 26, 2014

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Romans 8: 28-30 shares with us at least two truths: 1. Our bad things, which are bad things, work together for good, and 2. Our good things which are transforming cannot be lost. Updated July 2020.

If you are a follower of the Christ, ...... you know... ...that your life should be filled ... Filled ... with joy. You probably also know ...... that you should experience joy ... in spite of ... circumstances. The Scriptures clearly teach us... that the joy of the Lord ... is our ... ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:26-39, John 17:13, John 16:22, Matthew 5:45, John 11:35, Romans 8:28-30 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Anglican

Godly Lessons From An Ungodly Leader Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jan 1, 2018

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1. Evil will always rise when God is rejected (vs. 18-20). 2. Christ is in control (vs. 18-19). 3. We should always give glory to God (vs. 20-23). 4. We should always keep our minds on our mission (vs. 24-25).

Godly Lessons from an Ungodly Leader Acts 12:18-25 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - April 13, 2014 BACKGROUND: *Tonight, we come to the surprising and gruesome end of a story that began with the murder of James the brother of John, and the arrest of the Apostle Peter. Peter was ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Are The Ancient Creeds And The Historical Faith Still Relevant Today?

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Jan 27, 2022

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Why were the Creeds (Apostolic Creed and Nicene Creed) brought before the Christian Church? Are these Ancient Creeds and the Historical Faith still relevant today?

For Anglicans, ... As for all genuine Christians, ...authentic Christianity ... is Apostolic ... Christianity. And Apostolic Christianity ... rests on the historic, ...eyewitness testimony ... of Jesus's followers, ... the apostles, ... and to the facts of Jesus life, ... death, ... ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:4, Philippians 2:6-11, John 20:24-29, John 20:31, John 20:21-22, 2 Peter 1:19-21, 2 Peter 2:1-22 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Anglican

Acts Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Nov 1, 2021

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The powerful working of the holy Spirit on behalf of the fledgling church.

October 30, 2021 On to Acts and the History of 1st Century Christianity. Acts was written around 62/63 AD and Luke is believed to be the author. Once again, the information was directed to one person – Theophilus. The book covers the first 30 years of Christianity and is a bridge between the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:29, Acts 1:4-8, John 14:26, Acts 7:51-53, Zechariah 4:6 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Journey Through Acts (Part 8) Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Feb 7, 2024

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In Acts 14, we witness a powerful MIRACLE, a case of MISTAKEN identity, the MESSAGE of the Gospel, and the attempted MURDER of the Apostle Paul.

The Journey: Following Jesus through Acts (8) Scott Bayles, pastor Scripture: Acts 14:8-20 Blooming Grove Christian Church: 8/13/2017 As most of you know, we’re eight weeks into a ten-week journey through the book of Acts. As I’ve said before, our goal is to follow in the footsteps of those who ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:8-20

Denomination: Christian Church

The Pentecost Effect: Keeping Focused On The Mission

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jun 4, 2024

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These Spirit filled leaders were able to keep the church focused, united and on mission. The people came together to address the conflict which resulted in more cooperation and additional church growth.

Sermon – Keeping Focused on The Mission Scripture Lesson- Acts 6:1-7 “But as the believers rapidly multiplied, there were rumblings of discontent. The Greek-speaking believers complained about the Hebrew-speaking believers, saying that their widows were being discriminated against in the daily ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7, Matthew 6:33

Denomination: Methodist

The Heart

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Nov 18, 2001

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Some reflections on the heart - taken over at least a year

The HEART: I would like this morning to consider the heart. It is something that God has been working on over the last year or so. Let us start by looking at some of the Scriptures relating to the herat. Matt. 5:8 Blessed are the pure in heart For they will see God. Prov. 27:19 As water ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 23:26-27, Matthew 5:8

Denomination: Anglican

Why Jesus Knew That Adversity Brings Out Either The Best Or The Worst In People

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

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How to look positively at adversity

The Benefits of Adversity - Gen. 50:20 Illustration: Jesus said, In the world you will have tribulation, but be of good cheer for I have overcome the world. (John 16:33) 1. Jesus knew that adversity is on the outside of a person, an individual’s attitude determines whether one chooses to become ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 50:20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Be Influencers

Contributed by David Taylor on Oct 7, 2004

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What it means to be salt and light

Sermon on Mount Being a People of Influence In the SOM, Jesus’ aim was to create a lifestyle in his followers that would make people think about the value of God, or to glorify God. Jesus goes from talking about persecution to being salt and light that is being an influence in the world around ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Be Right In The Middle Of God's Will (Acts -- Part 16) Series

Contributed by Jeff Christopherson on Jan 15, 2005

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What to know in order to live a successful life...

How to be right in the middle of god¡¦s will Acts Series: ¡§Completely Irreligious, Yet Radically Christian¡¨ Part 16 Pastor Jeff Christopherson May 4, 2003 Acts 9:1-31 WHAT TO KNOW IN ORDER TO LIVE SUCCESSFULLY: I. THE PLAN: (Understand God¡¦s Eternal Purpose) ¡§You will ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-31

Denomination: Baptist

Lessons Learned From Nehemiah

Contributed by Don Jones on Feb 17, 2007

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The message describes biblical principles found in Nehemiah.

Lessons Learned From Nehemiah Matthew 19:26 1. Expect opposition - John 15:18-20 Whenever Nehemiah stepped in faith he encountered problems. The problems he faced included fear, false accusations, treason, and threats to his physical well being. Doubt was also a part of his life. Without an ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

The Blessing Of Endurance

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Jan 28, 2007

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James gives his church a message of hope in hopeless times. He encourages people to endure to the end, to be blessed through tribulation

Intro: as I read the New Testament, and realize what the early church faced, and look at today’s prosperity preaching, hyper-faith preaching, happily ever after preaching, never have a bad day preaching, I wonder how early Christians would have fared under this soft, fluffy, easy listening ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

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