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Crisis: Dangerous Opportunity

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Apr 14, 2001

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Jesus precipitated a crisis for others around Him: for Judas, for the disciples, for Peter. Their reactions are like ours -- confused -- but Jesus knows who He is in the midst of the crisis.

I’m sure that you have heard many times now that the Chinese character that is usually translated by the English word “crisis” is actually made up of two components – one character that means “dangerous” and the other that means “opportunity.” Put “dangerous” and “opportunity” together, and you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:14-46

Denomination: Baptist

The Faithful Saw Him

Contributed by David Dunn on Nov 13, 2025

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XMAS - Advent sharpens spiritual sight; like Simeon and Anna, we recognize Jesus through devotion, worship, and Spirit-led attentiveness as God draws near.

THE EYES HAVE IT There is a quiet kind of beauty in the Advent season that has nothing to do with lights, trees, music, or celebration. It is the beauty of waiting. Of watching. Of learning to see God when He draws near. Advent, at its heart, is a season of holy attentiveness—where the people of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:21-40, Isaiah 40:1-5, Luke 1:78-79, Isaiah 52:7-10, Malachi 3:1 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

The Secret To Spiritual Maturity

Contributed by John Harvey on Mar 13, 2007

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The apostle Paul descirebes love as the key to spiritual maturity.

“The Secret to Spiritual Maturity” March 11, 2007 Intro: Many Christians have a goal of being “mature” believers. We have to ask ourselves, “What defines spiritual maturity?” Is it scripture memory, daily devotionals, volunteering at church or is it actually going on the middle school retreat? ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Summer Vacation: Sleeping In Series

Contributed by Lance Bane on Oct 1, 2002

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This message, the third of a four part series, admonishes students to practice the discipline of spiritual rest.

Text: "My soul finds rest in God alone; my salvation comes from him." Psalm 62.1 Is there anything that excites a teenager more than sleeping in? When I discuss with students about their summer usually highlight of the time is, SLEEP. Sleeping away and catching up on what they have missing ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 62:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

How Broad Is The Kingdom Of God: Series Introduction Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 15, 2007

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How should we worship? Nine Biblical characters debate what worship should look like. This was an intro to a series based on Gary Thomas’ "Sacred Pathways" and Richard Foster’s "Streams of Living Water"

How Broad Is The Kingdom Of God: Series Introduction various Scriptures Jan 8, 2006 Intro: • “Mary treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart.” Luke 2:19 • “David, wearing a linen ephod, danced before the LORD with all his might.” 2 Sam 6:14 • “Ahab went to meet Elijah. When ...read more

Scripture: John 4:21-24

Denomination: Baptist

The Importance Of Silence

Contributed by Jim Kane on Sep 4, 2006

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Communion Meditation for July 9, 2006

(1) The word ‘vacation’ according to the Webster’s Second New Riverside Dictionary means ‘a period of time for pleasure, rest, or relaxation.’ Europeans call ‘taking a vacation’ ‘taking a holiday’ or ‘going on holiday’ and for some the month of August is a month of taking their holiday. In fact, in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:39-46

Denomination: Church Of God

Gethsemane

Contributed by Joshua Deerinwater on Nov 22, 2000

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Jesus's victory over temptation, and what we can learn from it.

Gethsemane Text: Luke 22:39-46 I. The Garden v.39 "And he came out, and went, as He was wont, to the Mt. of Olives . . . . v.40 "And when He was at the place . . . . Q) Where is "the place" Luke is talking about here? A) Matt. 26:36 & Mark 14:32 , tell us that "the place" is the Garden ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:39-46

Denomination: Baptist

I Have Seen Your Tears

Contributed by Reggie Corfield on Sep 20, 2003

based on 84 ratings

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You can change the mind of God with prayer, a broken heart and tears!

Text - 2 Kings 20:1-11 1. In those days Hezekiah became sick and was at the point of death. The prophet Isaiah son of Amoz came to him, and said to him, "Thus says the Lord: Set your house in order, for you shall die; you shall not recover." 2. Then Hezekiah turned his face to the wall and prayed ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-16, 2 Kings 20:1-11

Denomination: Anglican

The God Who Guides And Protects. Series

Contributed by Tony Klinedinst on Mar 20, 2003

based on 28 ratings

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Third in a series of the names of God. Jehovah Roi. The Lord is my Shepherd.

Who is God? The God who Guides and Protects. Psalm 23 “Put your trust in God because His is the Good Shepherd.” Intro: Changing gears: from eternal, almighty God to the shepherd God. Israel: “God, Yahweh as a shepherd? No way!” - David was a shepherd, understood the role he ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

What To Do With Your Time In Your Walk With God

Contributed by David Cramer on Aug 25, 2019

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What do you do with your time to develop a better relationship with God?

What do you do with your time to develop a better relationship with God? You have to decide what you want to be in life. I learned that you have to become an, "Alien". If you are a true believer in Jesus Christ, the Bible calls you an alien. Peter says believers are "aliens and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Running On Empty Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Jan 16, 2003

based on 64 ratings

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Following Jesus will cause us to feel overwhemled because we will want to meet other people’s needs, but when we give Jesus what we have, God multiplies its effect far beyond our expectations.

I know what some of you are thinking today. Some of you are thinking, "Only 17 shopping days left before Christmas." Others of you are wondering just how you’re going to get that Christmas letter out in time. You’re thinking, "Perhaps it should be a New Year’s letter instead." Let’s face it: This ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:31-44

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When You Can't See, Just Have Faith

Contributed by Wm. Darryl Scott Sr D.d. on Jan 2, 2003

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Faith is truly the substance of things hoped for and the evidence of things not seen. But how is your faith? Faith never says, "I see", but it always says "I believe"

WHEN YOU CAN’T SEE, JUST HAVE FAITH ENCOURAGEMENT FOR AN EMPOWERED COMMUNITY: MATT 9:27-31 (PREACHED AT THE VA. BAPTIST STATE CONVENTION MEN’S RETREAT - BY REV. W. D. SCOTT SR) THE VERY REAL PRESENCE OF EVIL IN THE WORLD AND THE SINFULNESS OF HUMAN BEINGS, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:27-31

Denomination: Baptist

Stopping To Refuel Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Oct 28, 2008

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One thing we know is that when we are running on empty, physically, emotionally and spiritually, all of us need to refuel. That’s the actual prayer the apostle Paul shares in our Scripture today, “That you would be filled with the fullness of life and the

Stopping to Refuel When You’re Running on Empty I Kings 19:1-12 and Ephesians 3:14-21 (NLT) Video- “Re-Fuel” order from Sermonspice.com One thing we know is that when we are running on empty, physically, emotionally and spiritually, all of us need to refuel. That’s the actual prayer the apostle ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: Methodist

Don't Just Do Something, Sit There

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Feb 8, 2003

based on 106 ratings

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We are so busy. Are we too busy to pray? What do we pray for? Does AMEN mean we are disconnecting God and getting back to life -- or does it mean something else?

There are 5 Presbyterian congregations in Iraq, and lately, I have been writing and receiving email from some of their pastors and elders. I told them about our 24 hour prayer vigil. They were very, very impressed. Looking back, I realize, I might have given them the wrong impression. I’m going ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:28-38

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Discovering The Oases In The Desert

Contributed by Pastor Dempsey Daniels on Dec 27, 2003

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Discovering the Oases In The Desert

Discovering the Oases in the Desert Psalm 63:1 Introduction - When we are in a situation where everything we depend on from the outside is snatched away, we have only one place to go - and that is inside. David understood that he could go on without the outward treasure that made his life so ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 63:1

Denomination: Baptist

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