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Israel Inherits Promises Of Old (3 Of 3) Series

Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Sep 2, 2002

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Part 3 of 3 Many claim that the church is now Israel. After examining the scriptures, we cannot draw that conclusion without denying the accuracy of the Bible. This section looks at the promised and fulfilled inheritance of Israel.

Israel Inherits Promises of Old (Part 3 of 3) For every curse against the sin of Israel, God follows it with a promise if they repent. It is frequently claimed that once Israel rejected Jesus as their Messiah that God cut Israel out of His plan. From this point of rejection, those who believe this ...read more

Scripture: Amos 9:13-15, Matthew 25:31-43

Denomination: Baptist

Homeward Bound

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 18, 2025

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Through Christ, the orphaned heart finds adoption, belonging, and peace — turning every cry of distance into a song of homecoming.

There’s something universal about songs of longing. Every culture has them — songs that rise up from somewhere deep in the soul, where words alone can’t quite reach. The Irish have “Danny Boy,” the Armenians have “Dle Yaman,” the Jews sing “By the Rivers of Babylon,” and African-American slaves ...read more

Scripture: John 14:18, Psalm 27:10, Isaiah 49:15-16, Romans 8:15-17, Revelation 21:3-4 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Receiving Mercy For Making Messes

Contributed by Pat Cook on Nov 2, 2003

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God’s justice brings punishment, but God’s mercy brings forgiveness, to the point of repaying our sins for blessings. What a God!

Joel 2:18-27 – Receiving Mercy for Making Messes Once there was a pastor who was such a golf addict that one Sunday he called in sick and went golfing instead. Two angels were above him on the golf course, discussing the situation. One angel said, “You just wait. I’m gonna punish him good for ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Desire: "It'll Make You Or Break You” Series

Contributed by David Yarbrough on Jan 28, 2002

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. Righteousness is not an optional spiritual supplement but a spiritual necessity. We can no more live spiritually without righteousness than we can live physically without food and water.

Intro: “Mommy I’m so thirsty. I want a drink.” Susanna Petroysan heard her daughter’s pleas, but there was nothing she could do. She and four-year-old Gayaney were trapped beneath tons of collapsed concrete and steel. Beside them in the darkness lay the body of Susanna’s sister-in-law, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Promise Of Revival Series

Contributed by Guy Caley on Aug 11, 2002

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First in the series, "Revival in the Land: Rekindling the Hearts of Kings and Kingdoms." Looks at God’s promise to restore His people.

Introduction In our New testament Text we read about what could be called the first Christian Revival, on the Day of Pentecost after Peter had preached to the assembled crowd, 3,000 put their trust in Christ and were baptized. Perhaps you’ve heard also about the Great Awakening, the Revival that ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 30:1-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

When To Be Stubborn

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Aug 25, 2002

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There are times to be definite, clear, even stubborn: when you know the truth, when you understand your own motives, and when you can turn your stand into good news. Parts of the sermon were drawn from testimonies solicited earlier in the service around

Indelibly etched on my mind is the photograph of one of our members, now deceased. If you go to Frances Flippen’s apartment, you can see a picture of her late husband, John, a military man, in full battle dress, helmet and all, standing with his legs spread apart and his arms folded, and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:14-17, Proverbs 25:25-26

Denomination: Baptist

Meditations For A Quinceañera

Contributed by Adrián Olivas on Apr 27, 2002

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This is a sample ceremony for a Christian younglady’s "coming of age" celebration which most hispanic cultures celebrate.

Consecration of a Quinceañera If you cannot find 14 fourteen girls or if you don’t want to have a "court of attendants", it is appropriate to have the quinceañera stand alone with her parents. It is suggested that the following objects be used in the ceremony. 1. A Bible (preferably with a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:14-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"The First Deadly Sin"

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 7, 2002

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Nebuchadnezzar learned from personal, painful experience that pride goes before a fall.

"The First Deadly Sin" Daniel 4:28-37 A celebrity was being interviewed on TV. The talk-show host asked, ¡§Can you recall the most embarrassing thing that has ever happened to you?¡¨ ¡§Yes,¡¨ she answered. ¡§Next question, please!¡¨ Most of us would like to forget our embarrassing or humbling ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 4:28-37

Denomination: Congregational

I Feel My Hair Growing Again

Contributed by Elder Tye Cowans on Mar 12, 2007

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Samson, Hair

People of GOD I want to say….as we began to reach the close of this year and the Genesis of another…. that unfortunately trouble is a part of life….If you are here today... and you don’t have any troubles......I want to tell you ......just keep on living.....because....trouble is going to find ...read more

Scripture: Judges 16:19-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Ow! That Hurts! (Pt. 2)

Contributed by Chris Talton on Dec 19, 2003

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This is the second portion of a sermon on God’s discipline in our lives. Part of a series on abiding in Christ

Nov. 2, 2003 John 15 “Ow! That hurts!” (pt. 2) INTRODUCTION Talk about the story in the Old Testament where the Israelite spies who had gone into Canaan brought back a single cluster of grapes that was so large that it had to be carried on a pole between two of the men (Numbers ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

One Life To Live Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Nov 26, 2003

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James describes for us the kind of attitude that Christians should have about their life. The basis of our attitude, that I believe James describes, is that Christians are people who know that they have one life to live and it counts how you live it.

8 RULES FOR A SUCCESSFUL CHRISTIAN LIFE: ONE LIFE TO LIVE JAMES 4:13-17 INTRODUCTION… How Long Things Last, Frank Kendig and Richard Hutton, 1979 · Experts estimate that if a normal cassette tape is played about 100 times a year, sound quality will deteriorate somewhat after about 10 years. But ...read more

Scripture: James 4:13-17, 1 Samuel 20:3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Plan For Lasting Friendships

Contributed by Ray Searan on Feb 21, 2007

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One of the most severe epidemics of our time is loneliness. Though most of us are surrounded by people, we live in a society of loneliness. Everyone, from little children to aging seniors experience feelings of isolation, rejection, and seclusion. We ofte

Text: Proverbs 18:24 (NKJV) Introduction: One of the most severe epidemics of our time is loneliness. Though most of us are surrounded by people, we live in a society of loneliness. Everyone, from little children to aging seniors experience feelings of isolation, rejection, and seclusion. We ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 18:24

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Do You Work For Your Father? Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Oct 6, 2004

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#5 in Romans 8 - What a Way to Live! series. Paul says that we can be better than just God’s servants - we can be God’s children.

Romans 8:15-17 – Do You Work for Your Father? I’m going to give you 2 scenarios that sound almost alike but very different. This is scenario #1. Jimmy, an orphan, from a foster home, is fishing by himself on the end of a wharf. As many curious ten-year-olds would, he leans over the edge to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

"Revival Prayer"

Contributed by Ray Scott on Aug 26, 2004

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A message preached on the eve of Revival Services, to prepare for true Revival. Pray is the key to Revival. What do we need to pray for God to revive in our hearts?

“Revival Prayer” INTRODUCTION: What is the FORMULA for REVIVAL? Prayer, Prayer, Prayer! It’s OK to pray for REVIVAL for this CHURCH … for a broader ministry … a deeper commitment … closer fellowship. BUT … all these are BY-PRODUCTS of a PERSONAL revival. SOMETIMES … we pray to straighten out ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

God’s Lost And Found Department

Contributed by Craig Condon on Mar 17, 2015

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God loves everyone, especially the "wrong crowd". He wants us to know the joy of a life lived in God. He invites us to join Him in the great treasure hunt-the hunt for lost souls-and bring the great treasure to Him when we have found it.

A minister died and was waiting in line at the Pearly Gates. Ahead of him was a guy who was dressed in sunglasses, a loud shirt, leather jacket and jeans. Saint Peter addressed the guy, "Who are you, so that I may know whether or not to admit you to the Kingdom of Heaven?" The guy replied, "I'm Joe ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-10

Denomination: Anglican

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