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Where Is The Prophetic Generation?

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Dec 27, 2012

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Samuel represented a new generation—a righteous priesthood to replace that which was profaned. He was an uncompromised, prophetic voice of courage used by God to call the people back to His ways. God is going to raise up a new, prophetic voice of courage,

Opening illustration: A. W. Tozer pastored in the city of Chicago for many years. On one occasion when a new minister arrived in Chicago, Tozer called him and described the difficulty and spiritual warfare involved in pastoring is such a city. He said, “If you ever want to pray with me, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Come To The Foot Of The Old Rugged Cross

Contributed by Jon Lipka on Feb 26, 2012

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Birth from the flesh is not enough, being borne from above is a must to receive salvation.

Nicodemus comes and addresses Jesus as “rabbi.” Nicodemus, a Pharisee, member of the ruling council, well educated, himself a rabbi, and a man of substantial means. Jesus was the carpenter’s son, from the wrong side of the tracks, Nazareth, and he never had any formal rabbinical ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-17

Denomination: Anglican

Power Over Paralysis: More Divine Deeds By The Savior Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on May 27, 2013

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Jesus' miracles provides evidence that Jesus was God's promised Messiah and that He is the King of His Kingdom: He provides the saving power to move toward Him no matter what the difficulty.

Power over Paralysis: More Divine Deeds by the Savior Matthew 8: 5-13, Luke 7:1-10 Jesus spoke with unearthly authority to the multitudes in the Sermon on the Mount in Matthew 5-7, and the crowds were struck out of their minds. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:5-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Illusion That Jesus Was Not God Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Apr 7, 2017

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The crucifixion makes it look like Jesus is not God.

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • There are so many illusions we live under in life, things like we are in control of our own destiny, or that we did it all on our own. Men, we are under the illusion that run the home. • We see folks around the word under the illusion that their god is telling them to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:35-44

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Enemy Part 4: Death Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Aug 25, 2020

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The final enemy that Christ will do away with is Death.

We live in an evil world. The time is growing closer to the time of the end. We discussed this spiritual battle that we are all in, we touched on the enemies we face: We all do battle with the devil, or Satan. The Bible calls him the accuser. He was the one that introduced sin into the world ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:20-26, Hebrews 2:14-15

Denomination: Baptist

Ruth 3: God Provides Faithful Love Series

Contributed by Vic Folkert on Jan 16, 2020

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Ruth is a love story, not about romantic love, but faithful love (Hebrew "hesed"), shown by Boaz, and reflecting the love of God.

Ruth 3: God Provides FAITHFUL LOVE Ruth is a love story. Ruth, a widow in a strange land, goes into a field at harvest time, to gather grain left by the reapers. The owner of the field, who is considerably older, treats her with kindness, inviting her to share his lunch, and telling his workers ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 3:1-18, Psalm 36:5-6, Deuteronomy 7:9, Deuteronomy 25:5-6, Judges 19:1-30, Romans 5:6-8 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Redemption, That Is Amazing Grace

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Jul 6, 2015

based on 44 ratings

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Paul declares we have been redeemed through the blood of Christ. The word redemption is a commercial term borrowed from the marketplace where human beings were offered for sale. Our only hope of redemption is in Christ Jesus. Updated July 2018.

For those not familiar with an Anglican service, there are four Scripture readings prior to the Message. Today's assigned readings are: 2 Samuel 6:1-19; Psalm 24; Ephesians 1:3-14; and Mark 6:14-29 This story is reputedly true ... though true or a parable ... it speaks to the importance ... of the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-14, John 8:34-36

Denomination: Anglican

If You Have Faith

Contributed by Jeff Simms on Mar 10, 2006

based on 10 ratings

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To encourage the congregation that God can do anything if we have faith in Him

SBC Philippi 3/5/06 am Rev. Jeff Simms If You Have Faith Matthew 17:14-21 Primary Purpose: To encourage the congregation that God can do anything if we have faith in Him. We are following Jesus closer and closer to the cross and the resurrection. We come to the point in the story where the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:14-21

Denomination: Baptist

Ten Spiritual Solutions From Romans Eight

Contributed by Paul Fritz on May 12, 2004

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Few seem to appreciate or appropriate the rich reservoir of spiritual solutions provided in Romans chapter eight. Here are ten solutions to some of life’s most perplexing problems.

Ten Spiritual Solutions from Romans Eight Illustration: "Here’s the scenario," the instructor announced to his class of novice truck drivers. "You’re in an 18-wheeler with a heavy load, barreling down a mountainous two-lane highway. Ed, your co-driver, is asleep. There are six trucks behind ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I, Witness

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Aug 16, 2004

based on 14 ratings

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God is divinely appointing His current disciples to be His witnesses today.

I, Witness Acts 1.8 August 15, 2004 Chester FBC, Chester, Illinois Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: (Introduction written by Mike Spain) There are three major court cases going on right now in our media. (Kobe Bryant, Scott Peterson, Mark Hacking) A When a witness in a court of law ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Baptist

Frustrations Of Spiritual Leadership-Part 4 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on May 1, 2003

based on 27 ratings

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Part 4 of a 4-part sermon. Jesus experienced frustration in His healing of a demon possessed boy. Spiritual Leaders face frustrations in their various ministries. Where do these frustrations arise? Frustration for spiritual leaders arises out of...

FRUSTRATION OF SPIRITUAL LEADERSHIP-IV—Luke 9:37-45 Jesus’ frustration with unbelief was manifest in His healing of a demon possessed boy. Spiritual Leaders face frustrations arising from unbelief. Ministry produces frustrations for the minister. Where do spiritual leaders encounter ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:37-45

Denomination: Baptist

Design Is Crucial Series

Contributed by Mark Haines on Dec 31, 2004

based on 8 ratings

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This is the third sermon in a series that brings NASCAR along side spiritual truths in order to challenge God’s people in my care to live holy lives on purpose and by design.

Bible Text: 1 Timothy 4:9-16 Series: NASCAR Comes To Church Title: Design Is Crucial Topic: Christian Living Theme: Holy Christian Living Purpose: to be the Holy Spirit’s second witness challenging God’s people in my care to live holy lives on purpose and by design Response: Individuals prompted by ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:9-16

Denomination: Wesleyan

Velveteen Rabbits

Contributed by Bobby Poole on Aug 16, 2008

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The classic story of The Velveteen Rabbit is really a story of redemption, and isn’t that our story as well?

Tomorrow my granddaughter has to turn in her Book Fair project on her favorite book, The Velveteen Rabbit by Margery Williams. It’s a story that most of you are probably familiar with about a boy receives a Velveteen Rabbit for Christmas. The Velveteen Rabbit is snubbed by some of the other better ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-8

Denomination: Methodist

Greater Is He Series

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Dec 9, 2009

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First in a series of how Christ helps us to overcome

SNAKEBITES & STOMPING Part 1 Greater is He! Genesis 3:15 & Romans 16:19-20 Sunday, September 27, 2009 Pastor Brian Matherlee Open with video from “The Passion of the Christ” Genesis 3:15, “And I will put enmity between you and the woman and between your offspring and hers; he will crush your head ...read more

Scripture: Romans 16:19-20

Denomination: Wesleyan

So What’s Your Excuse?

Contributed by Wayne Sutton on Jan 22, 2010

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Why are not moving in the power and love of the disciples from the Bible?

“My dog ate my homework.” “There was a wreck on the bridge that held me up.” “I didn’t see the stop sign.” “Maybe it’s not God’s will.” “His ways are not our ways.” It seems we all have heard a million excuses, and we have all used thousands ourselves. Making excuses or laying blame elsewhere ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:20

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