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  • Jim Pye avatar

    The Messiah's Manifesto

    Contributed by Jim Pye on Jan 27, 2001
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    Jesus fulfils the mission that Isaih spoke of.

    21/1/01 6 p.m. Luke 4:14-21 : The Messiah’s Manifesto 14 Jesus returned to Galilee in the power of the Spirit, and news about him spread through the whole countryside. 15 He taught in their synagogues, and everyone praised him. 16 He went to Nazareth, where he had been brought up, and on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Why Jesus Came Series

    Contributed by Dana Chau on Dec 8, 2003
    based on 100 ratings
     | 18,995 views

    Three reasons from Isaiah 61:1-2 for why Jesus came.

    We’re continuing our Christmas series in hopes of fostering a more meaningful Christmas. We get so busy with travel plans, shopping, parties and the like that we forget whose birthday we are celebrating. Christmas celebrates Jesus’ birthday. The December 1999 issue of Time Magazine contained an ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Keys Please!

    Contributed by John Gaston on Apr 4, 2016
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    Satan has been defeated! Most of his power has been taken by our Resurrected Lord when He overcame death, hell, and the grave. The Keys of the Kingdom have been delegated to us. We must use them!

    “KEYS PLEASE!” Mt. 16:19 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. At the hospital, the relatives of a gravely ill person met with the doctor. 2. “I’m afraid I’m the bearer of bad news. The only hope left for your loved one at this time is a brain transplant. Insurance will cover ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Breaking The Heart Of A Preacher

    Contributed by Bo Dunford on Nov 2, 2020
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    Preachers have feelings too.

    2 TIMOTHY 4:9-18 “BREAKING THE HEART OF A PREACHER” A) I want to bring a message today about a great man of God that was very strong, and finally he cried for help from a brother in Christ. * It was very unusual for Paul to cry out, “Please come to me quickly.” B) Then he goes on and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Is Jesus Really The Only Way To God? Series

    Contributed by Dana Chau on Sep 22, 2022
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    Do you believe that trusting in Jesus Christ’s death on the cross for the forgiveness of your sins is the only way to have a right relationship with God? You are invited to learn why Jesus Christ is the only way for us to know God personally!

    (If you feel this sermon is helpful, you are welcome to visit https://danachau.thinkific.com/ for a free online course.) Is Jesus Really the Only Way to God? John 14:1-7 (If you feel this sermon is helpful, you are welcome to visit www.danachau.com for a free online course.) We continue this ...read more

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    Herod Puts Peter’s Guards To Death Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 17, 2017
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    The angel must have come and released him during the fourth watch (three to six A.M.), otherwise Peter’s escape would have been discovered by his keepers at the time of the changing of the guard.

    June 27, 2014 By: Tom Lowe Title: Herod Puts Peter’s Guards to Death (12:18-21) Scripture (Acts 12:18-21; KJV) 18 Now as soon as it was day, there was no ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Cave Buster”

    Contributed by J. Douglas Duty Jr. on Oct 15, 2002
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    prayer - Psalms 142 -

    “Cave Buster” Psalms 142 I started this with a really interesting “opener” but the further that I dug into the scripture the more I realized that the opener would not do this scripture justice. At the risk of disappointing my son who really liked the opening illustration… I instead want us to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Friends

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Apr 25, 2010
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    God wants you to be a good friend. That means we need to discover new friends, help distressed friends, help divided friends, and know your Divine friend.

    Friends Philemon 1-18 Sermon by Rick Crandall - April 11, 2010 *A wise man said, "A friend is the one who comes in when the whole world has gone out." (1) -Good friends are a gift from God. And God wants you to be a good friend. 1. That means we need to discover new friends. *All of his life as ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Remember": The International Day Of Prayer For The Persecuted Church

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Nov 12, 2012
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    The sermon was originally preached by Rev. Steven Simala Grant of Laurier Heights Baptist Church (Edmonton, Alberta, Canada); I have added a point and tweaked others to make it work in my parish.

    “REMEMBER”: A SERMON FOR THE INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER FOR THE PERSECUTED CHURCH HEBREWS 13:3 Remember those in prison as if you were their fellow prisoners, and those who are mistreated as if you yourselves were suffering. (Hebrews 13:3) Remember my chains. Grace be with you. ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Our God Cannot Be Stopped Series

    Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Jul 19, 2019
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    When I became a Christian, I quickly began to realize that my life was never going to be the same. And one of the ways that my life changed, is now my life is lived on two-time schedules: my time schedule and God’s time schedule.

    INTRODUCTION: When I became a Christian, I quickly began to realize that my life was never going to be the same. And one of the ways that my life changed, is now my life is lived on two-time schedules: my time schedule and God’s time schedule. My time schedule is that I want things to happen and I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Wounded Warrior? Leaving My Hurt Behind?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Oct 15, 2021
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    Woe is my hurt! We must overcome wounded spirits and broken hearts. God help us not trip on stumbling stones.

    WOUNDED WARRIOR? LEAVING MY HURT BEHIND? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (2 part) Jeremiah 10:19 Woe is me for my hurt! My wound is grievous: but I said, Truly this is a grief, and I must bear it. Could we be hopelessly wounded? Do we pick scabs? Is our hurt and wound ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Hope For Hopeless Times

    Contributed by Danny Nance on Mar 21, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
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    In a day of despair, there is hope in the promised Messiah of God.

    Hope for Hopeless Times Jeremiah 33:14-16 During the Second World War the US Army was forced to retreat from the Philippines. Some of their soldiers were left behind, and became prisoners of the Japanese. The men called themselves "ghosts", souls unseen by their nation, and were forced on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Power Of Your Testimony

    Contributed by Curt Cizek on Sep 18, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 8,589 views

    People underestimate the power of their testimony to change the lives of those around them.

    I. A lot of people say that they can not witness of their faith to others - dynamite does a lot with so little. II. All Christians are able to lead other people to Christ. III. In fact, most of us are Xns because of some normal, average person – baptism, Sunday school, witness of a friend or ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Forgetfulness

    Contributed by Norm Beckett on Nov 6, 2001
    based on 24 ratings
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    We often forget, but God never forgets about us.

    FORGETFUL? “But the wine steward never gave Joseph another thought – he forgot all about him” (Genesis 40: 23). Have you ever said to someone you would ring them, and didn’t? Has someone come to your mind and you’ve failed to make contact with them? Has someone done something for you and ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Standing Together Series

    Contributed by Ken Henson on Sep 23, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,266 views

    How do you overcome the loneliness of our existential human condition? In Christ there is no Lone Ranger-no Ranger at all. We are all connected, and work much better in teams

    11 Jesus, who is called Justus, also sends greetings. These are the only Jews among my co-workers for the kingdom of God, and they have proved a comfort to me. 12 Epaphras, who is one of you and a servant of Christ Jesus, sends greetings. He is always wrestling in prayer for you, that you may stand ...read more

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