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Advanced Training At Zarephath Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jul 16, 2012

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Elijah is challenged to put his faith in God by what he faced at Zarephath. God used these experiences to further prepare Elijah for his future ministry.

Introduction: A. The story is told of a man who was walking across the road when he was hit by a car. 1. The impact knocked him on his head which caused him to be in a coma for a couple of days before he finally regained consciousness. 2. When he opened his eyes, his loving wife was there beside ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:8-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Practical Steps For Thinking Right Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 25, 2017

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Counsel given on how to manage one's prayer life. Practical uses of Bible for the renewing of the mind.

Romans 8:5 03.22.15 Last week we discovered that the key factor that determines the course of our lives is our thoughts. If we think right, we’ll act right. If we think wrong, we will go the wrong direction. Mindset is crucial. Our text in Rom. 8:5 puts it this way, “Those who live according to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:5, Philippians 2:12-13, Philippians 4:8-9, Hebrews 10:16, Psalm 119:11-16, Psalm 1:1-3, Joshua 1:8, 1 Timothy 4:13-16 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

What Is Hilarious Giving? Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Mar 7, 2022

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What is the Biblical basis for hilarious giving?

Now That’s a Good Question: What is Tithing? Philippians 4:14-23 Chenoa Baptist Church Pastor Jeff Williams 03-06-2022 Let it Walk! A pastor was preaching in the deep south and told his congregation, “This church is like a crippled man, he’s got to get up and walk!” And the congregation ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:14-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Shepherds Returned

Contributed by Robert Walderman on Jan 2, 2026

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When Jesus is revealed, we, like the shepherds, need to respond appropriately.

“The Shepherds Returned.” Lk.2: 15-20 (Dec.28, 2025) Opening Illustration: Christmas is over, but not the CELEBRATION! Wrapping paper is tossed Directions finally read Pine needles - Swept, ornaments removed and packed, tree tossed. Yet, Today, We must hear the truth about Jesus' birth to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:15-20

Denomination: Baptist

Praise Is What I Do PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 24, 2025

based on 3 ratings

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Gratitude and praise, even in ordinary or difficult moments, enrich life and draw us closer to God, making worship a daily, heartfelt practice.

Some mornings the world wakes humming. A sparrow announces the sun before it peeks over the rooftops. Coffee warms your hands while the quiet of the house rests on your shoulders like a soft shawl. On other mornings, the forecast in your heart feels gray. Bills, doctor visits, deadlines. The melody ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 104:33-34

Topics: Praise, Worship

The Three Crosses Of Calvary

Contributed by Tim Bond on Mar 26, 2002

based on 278 ratings

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Each of the crosses on Calvary represent something very important about the death of Christ.

The Three Crosses On Calvary In the latter half of the 1800’s there was a small man with a huge voice who was a master of the stage. His name was Edwin Thomas. At age 15 he debuted in Richard III, and from then on he became well known as a premier Shakespearean actor. He performed Hamlet in New ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:32-43

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Where Are The Altars?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Oct 18, 2002

based on 75 ratings

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Altars are TOOLS to come to God, a place to visit and to come with an attitude of love and respect. Repentance grows from good altars.

WHERE ARE THE ALTARS? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Altars are TOOLS to come to God, a place to visit and to come with an attitude of love and respect. Repentance grows from good altars. We today have lost our fear of the altar, this is not a fear as being afraid, but a fear as in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:23, Genesis 12:7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Be A Lifter Of The Arms

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Oct 31, 2002

based on 65 ratings

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There is a New Testament ministry of lifting the arms which hang down.

BE AN ARM LIFTER? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Hebrews 12:12 Wherefore lift up the HANDS WHICH HANG DOWN, and the feeble knees... Jude 1:22 AND OF SOME HAVING COMPASSION AND MAKING A DIFFERENCE. Proverbs 11:25 The liberal soul shall be made fat: and he that watereth ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:12, Jude 1:12-22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Song Of A Pregnant Teenager

Contributed by Jason Patrick on Jan 12, 2002

based on 46 ratings

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Often times we find it difficult to submit to God’s will, but Mary serves as an inspiring example of how we can submit to God even when God’s plan is an utter mystery to us.

The Song of a Pregnant Teenager / Luke 1:47-55 Third Sunday of Advent, Year A; Downsville Baptist Church; 16 Dec. 2001 She was the last girl anybody expected to fall under this kind of disgrace. Fourteen years old, a freshman at Jerusalem High School with a straight A average, Mary always ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:47-55

Denomination: Baptist

The Shepherds - I'll Change Series

Contributed by David Haun on Dec 21, 2003

based on 29 ratings

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Why in the world did God choose the Shepherds? There must have been better folk who could been visited. God chose the shepherds because of their characteristic that you and I need. They were open to change.

2003 CHRISTMAS SERIES, MESSAGE 4 THE SHEPHERDS "I’M OPEN TO CHANGE" Hope Christian Church December 21, 2003 Dr. David L. Haun We don’t know when that first Christmas occurred. It’s date is one of God’s mysteries, though man has offered many suggestions. In fact, in the early history of the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Becomes Human

Contributed by Don Schultz on Dec 1, 2004

based on 74 ratings

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God becomes human on Christmas. Why? This is the one Christmas "thing" you won’t want to put away.

John 1:1-14 GOD BECOMES HUMAN What if you were forced to give up something during Christmas – you couldn’t have it all. If you had to choose between the gift-giving, or the decorating – you can’t have both - which one would you give up? Either you have decorations, but no gifts, or you have ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Lutheran

A Purpose Driven God Series

Contributed by Wes Richard on Apr 5, 2004

based on 18 ratings

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God works out his purposes in a world beset with sin.

Last Sunday, after church, the kids mime ministry team left immediately to give a presentation at Future Church of Tomorrow on 12th Street. As we left, the adults counted all the noses to make sure we had everybody and we formed a caravan of vehicles so we could get there without getting ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18-39

Denomination: Brethren

Fig Tree Cursed Series

Contributed by John Walls on Sep 24, 2001

based on 68 ratings

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Judgment nature of Christ should not be over looked and the sad shape of the church

FIG TREE CURSED Matthew 21:18-20 Introduction: This parable stays alone in the midst of the thirty-seven miracles of Christ as recorded in the Bible. We know that John 21:25 tells us that if all that if all that Jesus had done would have been written down, the world could not contain all the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Unlikely Recipient Of The Glorious Announcement

Contributed by James Powell on Dec 20, 2005

based on 5 ratings

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The shepherds were the most unlikely ones to announce the Savior’s birth, but they were dependable in their job.

The unlikely Recipient of the Glorious Announcement Turn in your bibles to Luke 2:8-20 John Hamby The telling of the Christmas story can be such a familiar and common experience that we miss the significance of it. With the annual repetitions the [knowledge] of the story of the shepherds can cause ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Holiness

Sunday Is Still A Holy Day Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Sep 23, 2009

based on 6 ratings

| 9,185 views

Sunday has become nothing more then just another day of the weekend. A chance to caught up on all the things we have not been able to finish during the week. The problem is that we have lost sight of the 4th Commandment that God gave us all.

Sunday is Still a Holy Day! Exodus 20:8-11 Introduction George Hatch raised a large family of seven boys and five girls in the sand hills of Nebraska. One Sunday morning a neighbor rushed over to help the Hatches get the new mown hay into the barn; clouds were rolling in from the West and it was ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

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