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Start With Worship - Ezra Chapter 3

Contributed by Hannah Pinkstone on Dec 11, 2002

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the Jews returned to their homeland in three waves and began to rebuild their city. but why rebuild the altar before the temple, or the city walls? because there focus was on putting God first!

I’m going to spend a bit of time talking about some of Ezra chapter 3. About 70 years before the events in this chapter, Judah was invaded by the Babylonian Empire and the people exiled. God had let this happen because they had turned their backs on him. Since then the Babylonian Empire had ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 3:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus And The Church Series

Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Mar 31, 2003

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Jesus died for the church, wherein we find our greatest selves.

Jesus and the Church For hours on a spring day, Jesus hung on the Roman cross, jeered at by those of his nation- the Jews- and Gentile Romans, alike. Those who had sought him during his ministry turned on him. He was abandoned by those too fearful to be identified with him. His closest friends ran ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:22-23, Matthew 16:18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Focus On Jesus Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Mar 17, 2009

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We are to direct people’s attention to Jesus. We have faith in the Person of Jesus, not faith in ’faith’ or our efforts. The more you know Him, the stronger your faith.

It is not an everyday affair that you see a miracle. These men just did and they were shocked. • The people stared at Peter and John as if they were the ones who made this man walked (v.12). • Peter directed the people’s attention to JESUS. He did not explain much about the miracle. Acts 3:16 By ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:11-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

To Anticipate Jesus

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Jul 18, 2006

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Taking Paul’s lead to change our focus from this world to the reward at the end of the race. How much would you need to change if ....

I was raised in a small town in southern Ohio. I remember the lazy days of summer when the air-raid sirens went off once per week and we would all look up to see if we could see enemy planes, or when all the boys would gather on the school playground to play baseball like the big kids did. I ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:8-15

Denomination: *other

Look To Jesus

Contributed by Steve Malone on Jul 22, 2003

based on 54 ratings

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In our text today we will see that the specific experience of Israel in the WAY OF THE RED SEA is also much like our journey to the heavenly promise land.

"LOOK TO JESUS" TEXT: NUMBERS 21:4-9 INTRODUCTION [Numbers 21:4-9] PRAYER The greatest event in the life of God’s people in the Old Testament was their deliverance from slavery in Egypt. Time and time again this historic event is mentioned throughout the pages of the Old Testament. And the ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 21:4-9, Hebrews 12:2, John 3:14-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Consider Jesus Series

Contributed by Stephen Smarowsky on Jul 31, 2008

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Exposition on Hebrews 3. Have you been a Christian for a while? Are you wavering in your faith? The Hebrew believers can relate.

Consider Jesus: Hebrews 3:1-19 Introduction: What is it that is having you waver in your faith? When we first put our faith and trust in Jesus Christ and acknowledge our need for a Savior, we get filled with joy and confidence. We are “on fire” for the Lord. Many of us start wavering in our faith ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Unwrapped

Contributed by Jane Willis on Dec 25, 2004

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What is the hurry to pack away the creche and baby Jesus? Lets leave him out as a reminder of the great joy of the Christmas season.

Jesus Unwrapped Matthew 2: 13-15 An angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream. "Get up," he said, "take the child and his mother and escape to Egypt. Stay there until I tell you, for Herod is going to search for the child to kill him." 14So he got up, took the child and his mother during ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-15

Denomination: Congregational

The Humiliation Of Jesus

Contributed by Dennis Williams on Jul 24, 2002

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Jesus was humiliated for our cause

25Jan02 The Humiliation of Jesus (he is the central theme of our witness) *There must be no confusion when explaining Jesus to people *The cultist will try and trap you. *There is a doctrine called Christology- Which is the study of Christ and His works. * We must learn how to expound our faith: ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:9-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Alone With Jesus

Contributed by Michael Meyers on Jul 31, 2004

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Spending quality time alone with Jesus will enrich your life.

OPENING Time spent alone with someone who is a close friend is vital to a relationship. Whether it’s a friendship, a marriage, or a relationship with your children or parents, you often benefit from time alone with them. Most people don’t spend enough quality time with those who are close to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:2-8

Denomination: Church Of God

The Baptism Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Feb 8, 2015

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The baptism of Jesus has confused folks for 2000 years. Here are some thoughts on why Jesus asked to be baptized.

The Baptism of Jesus This is week two of our Old School Sunday School series. We tried this last year and had so much fun with the Old Testament Stories that we decided to bring it back for an encore. Sunday School isn’t a big deal in most churches these days, it’s been rebranded as ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-11

Denomination: Wesleyan

To Be Like Jesus

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Dec 4, 2021

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Can you imagine what a wonderful world this would be if every Christian lived like the Lord Jesus?

I love that song that we sing sometimes called, “TO BE LIKE JESUS”. This world is filled with people who only think of themselves but if everyone was like Christ this would be a world of LOVE AND COMPASSION! Illus: The story is told of General William Booth, the founder of the Salvation Army, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:14, Mark 8:2-3

Denomination: Baptist

Who Is Jesus Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on May 25, 2023

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Appreciate all that Jesus is: He is Lord—Worship Him; He is Light—Welcome Him; and He is Love—Trust Him with your life.

Elvis Presley used to eat at Lil Thompson’s Steakhouse in Tennessee quite often. He was good friends with the owner who used to give him free food before he was famous. One night when Elvis was at the height of his fame, the Steakhouse held the ultimate Elvis Presley impersonator contest. A large ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Be An Example Of Jesus

Contributed by John Gaston on Aug 10, 2015

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We live in a mixed up world. People are so untrained in the Bible and mixed up about what a Christian is, that nearly anything can be labelled “Christian” and they’ll believe it. Let's look at what one is.

BE AN EXAMPLE OF JESUS 1 Tim. 4:12, 15-16 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Sometimes being close isn’t good enough. Like Bill, who ordered a cord of firewood to be delivered for $100. 2. When the firewood was delivered, Bill got upset. “That’s not a full cord of wood,” Bill ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:12-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Following Jesus

Contributed by David Dewitt on Aug 13, 2002

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We have been called to be followers of Jesus

Following Jesus Luke 5:1-11 July 7, 2002 Introduction 1 One day as Jesus was standing by the Lake of Gennesaret, with the people crowding around him and listening to the word of God, 2 he saw at the water’s edge two boats, left there by the fishermen, who were washing their nets. 3 He got into one ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Church Of God

Victorious Jesus

Contributed by Timothy Dolan on May 2, 2010

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This sermon is about worship. It describes judgment of God; the song of Moses; and the song of the Lamb in Revelation 15:1-3.

Victorious Jesus Scripture Text: Revelation 15 One of the greatest facts of worship; is that we congregate together here to come into te presence of God. As Christians, we know that God is with us continually through the indwelling of the Holy Spirit. But, we come here so that we can not only ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 15:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

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