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  • Brian Gordon avatar

    Three Invitations

    Contributed by Brian Gordon on Nov 7, 2011
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    Jesus' encounter with his disciples on their journey to Emmaus is a beautiful example of the invitation into a deeper relationship with Christ. I brought this message before a Communion Service.

    I. Introduction A. Have you ever been driving down the road with your radio on, and a song comes on that you just have to groove to? a. Either it reminds you of days gone by, reminds you of a special moment in your life, or you identify with the message. b. So your head starts bobbing and your ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Lesson 9: When People Trick You

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 19, 2012
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    What to do when People Trick You

    Series: Learning Victory From Joshua Dr. Elmer Towns Lesson 9: When People Trick You September 9, 2012 A. THE GIBEONITES TRICK ISRAEL: JOSHUA 9:1-27 “When the six kings of great nations in the land heard about the destruction of Jericho and Ai, plus ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Judge Not Series

    Contributed by Js Collins on Mar 14, 2012
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    Censorious Judgment -means highly critical and finding fault.

    Judge not Luke 6:37-42 37 ¶ "Judge not, and you shall not be judged. Condemn not, and you shall not be condemned. Forgive, and you will be forgiven. 38. "Give and it will be given to you: good measure, pressed down, shaken together, and running over will be put into your bosom. For with the same ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Hypocrisy Vs. Integrity

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Mar 20, 2012
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    We should have the freedom to be honest before God and others without putting on airs.

    Hypocrisy vs. Integrity March 18, 2012 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We should have the freedom to be honest before God and others without putting on airs. Focus Passage: Acts 5:1-11 Supplemental Passage: Then the Lord said, "Because this people ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Funeral Service For Erma Frankenbush

    Contributed by David Henderson on Sep 28, 2013
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    Funeral service for a woman who had left a good legacy for her children.

    Funeral Service for Erma Frankenbush The story is told from many years ago of a man who worked as a lamplighter in a very small town. Each evening in the winter he could be seen walking through the snow lighting each lamp one by one. A young boy watched the lamplighter as he worked each night ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Rejoice !!!!!!!

    Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Oct 12, 2013
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    Making the best of each day and remaining positive no matter what is going on in our lives

    This is the day the Lord has made; we will rejoice and be glad in it. Psalm 118:24 Sometimes I think that we look at our day all wrong , we get up and stump our toe and maybe burn the toast and the first thing we start to do is complain about how bad the rest of the day is going to be . And ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Greatest Miracle Of Christmas Is...

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Dec 13, 2013
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    not the prophecies of the OT, nor the angels announcing Jesus birth to the Shepeherds, nor the Wise Men follwing a start but the Incarnation

    Sermon: The Incarnation TSJ, TSL, WSG and WSMM 2013 The greatest miracle of the Christmas story is NOT the prophecies foretelling Jesus’ birth, wonderful though they are. The greatest miracle of the Christmas story is NOT the angels telling the Shepherds of Jesus’ birth, ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    The Mystery Of History

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Dec 26, 2011
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    A brief devotional (about 10 minutes) great for a Christmas program where only a short, targeted thought about the Incanation is needed. This is part of another of my sermons, Do You See What I See.

    The Mystery of History (Devotional) Chuck Sligh December 24, 2011 A 3-slide PowerPoint presentation of this short message is available by emailing me at chucksligh@hotmail.com. ` TEXT: Matthew 1:23 – “Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Walk The Talk

    Contributed by Daniel Austin on Apr 10, 2010
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    The word of God gives us what we need to form our beliefs and tells us the values which God deems important. From these we will Walk the Talk of a Christian life.

    Walk The Talk 03/22/09 AM Text: 1 John 2:1-6 Introduction I spent the last week working with the Navy, facilitating a Leadership course for Naval Officers newly assigned the role of Department Head in the Navy. Throughout the curriculum presented is the concept of personal integrity, the need to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Promise From God Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jun 9, 2010
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    Study of the book of Isaiah, Chapter 7. If thinking about a coming Savior raises the hopes of a people, who were focused on the circumstances they were in rather than trusting God; how can we take encouragement from this because we already HAVE a Savior?

    A Promise from God Isaiah 7:1-25 Introduction - Lots to cover tonight – prayerfully we will get through it all with God’s help - On Sunday we saw God’s commissioning to Isaiah and how he responded - We discussed the importance of responding in the same manner; without fail - Because God is our ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Lord Was Angry With Me

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Mar 25, 2020
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    You know what, the common phrase that we hear today is ‘why is God angry with us’ but here we see Moses confessing ‘the Lord was angry with me.’ Amen.

    The Lord was angry with me Deuteronomy 3:26"But the LORD was angry with me on your account, and would not listen to me; and the LORD said to me, 'Enough! Speak to Me no more of this matter.” You know what, the common phrase that we hear today is ‘why is God angry with us’ but here we see ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    From Broken Hearts To Burning Hearts

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on Apr 27, 2020
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    They started their journey to Emmaus with broken hearts, but it wasn't too long before the disciples' hearts began to burn with promise and joy.

    April 26, 2020 Hope Lutheran Church Pastor Mary Erickson Luke 24:13-35 From Broken Hearts to Burning Hearts Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. They started their journey to Emmaus with broken hearts. But it wasn’t too long ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Rethink Religion

    Contributed by Lanny Smith on Sep 1, 2021
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    When we say "religion" what do we really mean?

    Rethink Religion Walk in Wisdom / James 1:17–27   • When we say “religion” what do we really mean? • Bible dictionary calls it Religion: “A relationship of devotion or fear of God or gods.” • Various types of conduct or ritual practices are included in that concept. • Those rather scholarly ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Abimelech Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Jan 5, 2022
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    Abimelech means “my father a king” or “father of a king.” This is the name of 5 biblical men; 4 were kings. Abimelech was the common name for Philistine kings, as was the name “Pharaoh” for Egyptian kings.

    Tom lowe 1/5/2022 Abimelech, King of Gerar Abimelech[1] means “my father a king” or “father of a king.” This is the name of 5 biblical men; 4 were kings. Abimelech was the common name for Philistine kings, as was the name “Pharaoh” for Egyptian kings. Abimelech, the Philistine king of Gerar, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Kill The Messenger

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jul 9, 2021
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    Are we offended when repentance is preached? Do we want to kill the messenger? Let’s look at the murder of John the Baptist in Mark 6:14-29.

    Prelude Are we offended when repentance is preached? Purpose: Do we want to kill the messenger? Let’s Plan: Let’s look at the murder of John the Baptist in Mark 6:14-29. Who is Jesus Mark 6:14 Now King Herod heard of Him [Jesus], for His name had become well known. And he said, “John the Baptist ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist