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  • Lynn Malone avatar

    The Mosaic Covenant In The Ten Commandments Series

    Contributed by Lynn Malone on Mar 28, 2018
     | 7,028 views

    A sermon reflecting on the covenant God made with the nation of Israel through Moses and the Ten Commandments.

    Judge Roy Moore was in the news most recently as a candidate for the U. S. Senate from Alabama. He lost to his Democratic opponent this past November, but long before that Senate race, Judge Moore became famous for his refusal to remove a plaque of the Ten Commandments from his courtroom wall. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    New Things

    Contributed by Grant Adams on Apr 17, 2021
     | 3,990 views

    There is a certain excitement that comes with New Things. To some degree in our mind and hearts, we wipe from our mind and heart all the failures of the past year, all the heartaches and disappointments of the past year.

    Philippians 3:13-14; it takes a big person to know what to forget and what to remember. This being the first Sunday of the new year, I want to use the subject of the New Year for our message today. There is a certain excitement that comes with New Things. True of material things, car, clothes, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Joy Is Restored Series

    Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Dec 17, 2017
     | 12,072 views

    Sorrow is but for a time. The power of prayer, memories of God’s past healing and His loving-kindness sustain Israel. God heals the pain of the present in the same manner as He has healed the pain of the past.

    Joy is the emotion of great delight or happiness caused by something exceptionally good or satisfying: it is keen pleasure, or elation. Joy is more elusive, subtle, and nuanced than happiness. We can manipulate circumstances to our own advantage to obtain what we think will bring happiness, or ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    No Cross, No Crown (Twenty-Second Sunday In Ordinary Time)

    Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Aug 23, 2020
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     | 10,077 views

    In this reflection, we reflect on how we move from the confusion of Peter to the focus of Jesus, from the cross of our lives to the crown of our heavenly lives by following Christ Jesus with our conduct in our lives on this earth.

    No Cross, No Crown (Twenty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time) Jeremiah 20:7-9, Romans 12:1-2, Matthew 16: 21-27. Reflection Dear sisters and brothers, Let us read the Word of God for this Sunday. The text is taken from the Gospel of Matthew (Matthew 16:21-27): “From that time on, Jesus began ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Joel Gilbert avatar

    Intimate Series

    Contributed by Joel Gilbert on Aug 28, 2023
     | 1,127 views

    As we continue to reflect on what it means to be a biblical community, we've seen so far that we are united and the there are norms of that community. In this sermon, we'll reflect on the intimacy or nearness that we experience as a church.

    ? Possible Intro: ? The pandemic and our nation’s value of rugged individualism have wreaked havoc in our lives - more than we realize. ?I was listening to a podcast this week that contained a conversation between Russel Moore and Sam Alberry. Both are believers and apologists. Both attend ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Pergamum Series

    Contributed by Chris Rowney on Jul 20, 2006
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     | 4,886 views

    Do we reflect the nature of God - do we remain true to his name?

    www.tcfnet.org.au sermons@tcfnet.org.au Churches of Revelation#3 - Pergamum February 2006 • Chris Rowney These messages are also available as audio podcasts at www.tcfnet.org.au/podcasts “12 “To the angel of the church in Pergamum write: These are the words of him who has the sharp, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Secret Revealed Series

    Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Sep 6, 2003
    based on 35 ratings
     | 8,503 views

    God’s wisdom, which for ages past had been a secret/mystery is now revealed to man.

    God’s Secret Revealed 1 Corinthians 2:6–16 INTRODUCTION Illustration: The congregation’s new minister was asked to teach a boy’s Sunday School class in the absence of the regular teacher. He decided to find out how much they knew about the bible. After asking a few simple questions like, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Memorial Day Service

    Contributed by Richard Horn on Jun 13, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 23,616 views

    Reflecting on the fallen heroes and patriots that served our country and comparing them to the martyrs and saints of the church.

    May 30, 2010 Memorial Day I want to begin today by reading something I received in my e-mail last week. It is the VETERAN, not the preacher, who has given us freedom of religion. It is the VETERAN, not the reporter, who has given us freedom of the press. It is the VETERAN, not the poet, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Failure: Learning What Not To Do

    Contributed by David Yarbrough on Jan 17, 2001
    based on 96 ratings
     | 4,624 views

    Never let the sense of past failure defeat your next step with God.

    "Failure: Learning What Not to Do" Matthew 14:22-32 INTRO: "The life of Jesus Christ was an absolute failure from every standpoint except God?s. But what seemed to be failure from man?s standpoint was a triumph from God?s standpoint, because God?s purpose is never the same as man?s purpose." ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Paul Apple avatar

    The Restoration Of God's Glory Brings Peace And Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 50 ratings
     | 11,605 views

    PAST RESTORATION TO THE PEACE OF GOD’S PRESENCE IS A FORETASTE OF FUTURE MILLENNIAL BLESSING

    BIG IDEA: PAST RESTORATION TO THE PEACE OF GOD’S PRESENCE IS A FORETASTE OF FUTURE MILLENNIAL BLESSING I. (:1-3) A LOOK AT THE PAST: RESTORATION IS POSSIBLE ... GOD DID IT IN THE PAST A. (:1) Restoration Requires God’s Favor "Thou didst show favor to Thy land" "Thou didst restore the captivity of ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Who's Gonna Fill Their Shoes

    Contributed by Joe Harding on May 29, 2001
    based on 45 ratings
     | 10,790 views

    Remembering the Past calls us to live by faith in the present and to leave a legacy for the future!

    “WHO’S GONNA FILL THEIR SHOES” HEBREWS 11: 13-40 MAY 27, 2001/ MEMORIAL DAY INTRODUCTION #1: “MEMORIAL DAY” A POEM BY DICK GAYAN NC P2 Lend me your ear, I have something to say about this celebration we hold for Memorial Day. Do you know why we do it? Do you know what was done, that we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tim Patrick avatar

    Moving Beyond Regrets Series

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on Jul 10, 2006
    based on 36 ratings
     | 21,167 views

    In this sermon we learn how to move beyond the regrets and sins of our past.

    Have you ever done something you later regretted; (or) have you missed an opportunity that you later regretted; (or) have you said something you later regretted? All of us know the pain of regrets. For some it could be the regret of a broken marriage. For some it could be the regret of an abortion. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ralph Andrus avatar

    3 Defining Moments - How To Alter Life's Direction

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Aug 13, 2005
    based on 21 ratings
     | 5,438 views

    Life’s direction can be changed by understaning our past, present & future

    - PowerPoint upon Request - PDF fill-in-the-blanks bulletin insert outline upon request 3 Defining Moments - How To Alter Life’s Direction Eph 2 There was a man the side of the road hitch hiking on a very dark night in the middle of a storm. It was late at night and no cars ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark D. Stetler avatar

    Temptation

    Contributed by Mark D. Stetler on Mar 23, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 6,856 views

    I. A peek at the past -----II. Get a picture of the present ---------III. A fight in the future

    Temptation I Corinthians 10:1-13 As an introduction to my message this morning I want to get you thinking in a certain direction! Consider with me this morning, these questions related to sexual purity out of Kent Hughes’ book “Liberating Ministry from the Success Syndrome:” 1. Are we being ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Ed Taylor avatar

    There Is No Condemnation For Those In Jesus Christ! Series

    Contributed by Ed Taylor on Dec 23, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,494 views

    For those of us who are in Christ Jesus, there is no condemnation, our past sins forgiven.

    1. Condemnation… the word itself sounds heavy & burdensome. • HOUSES are CONDEMNED… to be torn down & never used again. • CRIMINALS are CONDEMNED… never to leave prison. • CONDEMN… literally, “A decision against someone, a judgment!” • Webster says, “to declare reprehensible, wrong or evil. To ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational