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The Jesus Lifestyle - Serving Others

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on May 2, 2010

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What can you expect when you decide to follow Jesus?

17As for us, brothers and sisters, when, for a short time, we were made orphans by being separated from you—in person, not in heart—we longed with great eagerness to see you face to face. 18For we wanted to come to you—certainly I, Paul, wanted to again and again—but Satan ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:17-20

Denomination: United Methodist

Pray For The Impossible

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jul 10, 2010

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Continuation shows how Nehemiah rebuilt the walls thanks in part to his prayer of contrition, concern, confession, confidence, and commitment. Link inc. to formatted text, audio/video, PowerPoint.

Pray for the Impossible, pt. 2 Nehemiah 1:5-11 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/PrayImpossible2.html We have begun to talk about one of the shortest men in the Bible. Not Zacchaeus, this is "Knee High Miah!" Shorter than him was Job's friend, Bildah the Shuhite [shoe height!] Anybody know the ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:5-11

Denomination: Baptist

“what Subject Is Important Enough To Be In 45 Of Jeremiah’s 52 Chapters?”

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Dec 16, 2011

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This sermon looks at the biggest subject in Jeremiah: idolatry.

Talking About It Again And Again And Again: The biggest subject in Jeremiah is that God’s people had wandered off after idols. - Jeremiah 2:5, 11, 13. - v. 5, 11 – Following worthless idols. - Back in Israel’s day the idols were usually literal idols. Figures of wood or clay ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 2:5-11

Denomination: Baptist

To Live Is...

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Oct 12, 2010

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Truly living is to have Jesus First in order to shape and form our emotional perspective on death, for ourselves, and for those we love.

To Live Is… October 3, 2010 Phil 1:18b-26 Intro: How would you finish this sentence: “to live is…”? Take a few moments to think about that – in your experience and from your perspective, what does it mean to “live”? Our answers might include the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:18-26

Denomination: Baptist

Glory By The River Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 30, 2010

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Glory by the river (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: Matthew chapter 3 verses 1-18. Quote: R.C. Sproul (the American author, theologian and pastor): “The soul is lifted up by the contemplation of the glory of God and of his only begotten Son” “It is Christ in his glory who is the object of our worship and adoration. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-18

Denomination: Brethren

What Are You Going To Do About It?

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Aug 25, 2011

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Is the devil beating up your family? Is he messing with your money? Is he kicking sand in your face? Is he mocking you? Are you fed up with his mess? (The next question is) What are you going to do about it?

Before I start this message I have to obey the Lord, he told me to prophesy: somebody listening to this message is going to go from a Zero to a Hero, you’re going to go from the underdog to the wonder dog. You’re going from the Wimp to the Warrior, from the worrier to the worshiper, from the ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 10:24-25

Denomination: Pentecostal

Goats And Sheep Series

Contributed by Mark Eberly on Sep 14, 2009

based on 7 ratings

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The last of three parables in Matthew following Jesus’ teaching on end times. Perhaps what is most important is to realize that what we don’t do could be more important than what we do as followers of Jesus.

The Parables of Jesus Goats and Sheep Matthew 25:31-46 September 13, 2009 This week we are going to look at the last parable of three that deals with the end times or judgment when Jesus comes again. The first two are the parables of the ten virgins and the talents. This week is the parable of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Church Of God

Exodus 4 Series

Contributed by Tom Owen on Aug 11, 2009

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verse-by-verse

Last week we saw a reluctant Moses getting a theology lesson from God Himself about just who this God was that was calling him to deliver the Jews from Egypt. We saw God teach Moses that He is: Evident, Personal, Holy, Eternal, Omniscient, Caring, Faithful, Present, Particular, Self-existing, and ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 4:1-31

Denomination: Baptist

Living And Walking By Faith

Contributed by Nate Herbst on Nov 21, 2009

based on 9 ratings

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This "Crush Fear Summer Project" lesson is an encouragement in living the life of faith God called each of us to.

Living and Walking by Faith  Is.7:9 - When Ahaz, King of Judah was attacked by multiple countries God told him, “If you do not stand firm in your faith, you will not stand at all.” True then, true today! Why is Faith so important to God? Eph.2:8-9 - For it is by grace you have been saved, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Shared Load Is Comfortable

Contributed by Colin Coombs on Oct 18, 2008

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This is about our sharing our load with Jesus - because He invites us to do so, and in so doing we learn from Him.

THE SHARED LOAD IS COMFORTABLE Matthew 11:28-30 NIV 28 “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. 29 Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. 30 For my yoke is easy and my burden is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Blessed Mourners Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Oct 27, 2008

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A look at this backwards statement about the blessed mourners. Part 3 of 9

October 12, 2008 The Blessed Mourners Matthew 5:1-4 Have you ever read something that as you were reading it, just didn’t make a whole lot of sense? Sometimes when we read the Bible, we may find ourselves struggling to make sense out of the words of Jesus. He tells us things which either don’t ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Extreme Makeover

Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Feb 16, 2009

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Epiphany 6: We live in a superficial world. Extreme makeovers are touted as the way to a new you. Really? God’s extreme makeovers remake us from the inside out!

We live in the day of the makeover. Some say that with just the right clothes, cosmetics and accessories, we can be new people. Isn’t it cool? The old adage says – clothes make the man – maybe the woman too! On the TV program What Not to Wear, Stacy and Clinton take on the challenge of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-14

Denomination: Lutheran

The Finer Points Of Love (Part 4) Series

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Feb 23, 2009

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The sermon examines the fifteen qualities of love found in I Cor. 13:4-7.

Today we look at the last four qualities of love found in I Cor. 13:4-7. Instead of examining these four individually I want to make three connecting statements about love. These three statements connect the four and give clarity since they are all interrelated. The first statement is: Love has ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:7-8

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus, The Son Of God Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Mar 10, 2009

based on 36 ratings

| 19,517 views

The conclusion of Jesus’ final public disclosure of Himself to His people was the ultimate confession of His complete identity. In this last act of public ministry also is recorded the Jews final rejection of Him & all that He stood for.

JOHN 10: 30-42 JESUS, THE SON OF GOD Here we come to the conclusion of Jesus’ final public disclosure of Himself to His people. It was the ultimate confession of His complete identity. In this last act of public ministry also is recorded the Jews final rejection of Him and all that He stood ...read more

Scripture: John 10:30-42

Denomination: Baptist

What Can You Give? Series

Contributed by Bobby Daniel on Dec 20, 2008

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2nd sermon in my 2008 Christmas series, looking at Christmas through point of view of Biblical characters, another attempt at a topical sermon.

Christmas Through Their Eyes Series “What Can You Give” Matthew 1:18-23, Luke 2:1-7 Intro: For me, one of the most intriguing characters in the Gospel accounts is Joseph. You would think for someone who had such an influential role in the life of the Savior, more would be written about him…but ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-23

Denomination: Baptist

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