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Turn On The Power

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on May 31, 2020

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Amazing events happen when you do that! When you lift up the name of Jesus and leave God in charge and believe God will supply the results, amazing things still happen!

Turn on the Power Today we celebrate Worship! We celebrate the act of having church! Today is Pentecost Sunday, today is church history! The day the Holy Spirit descended upon those who tarried and waited for the promise of the Holy Spirit to be fulfilled, is the beginning of the church as we ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-8, Acts 2:12-18, Acts 10:1-6, Acts 10:24, John 3:16 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Joseph (Pt.1) When Life Rips You Off Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Sep 22, 2006

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Intro: Story (Paul Harvey’s ‘The Rest of the Story’ p.115 of Col. Herland Sanders) wouldn’t you like to know the REST OF THE STORY? But, in those times when we’re down, it’s not easy to see any future to believe in the rest of the story; to believe ther

Intro: Story (Paul Harvey’s ‘The Rest of the Story’ p.115 of Col. Herland Sanders) wouldn’t you like to know the REST OF THE STORY? But, in those times when we’re down, it’s not easy to see any future to believe in the rest of the story; to believe there is a story at all. - Those times when ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Empty Jars And Restless Hearts

Contributed by Damien Spikereit on Jan 17, 2001

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Our hearts are restless until they find rest in Thee, O God.

Title: Empty Jars and Restless Hearts Text: John 2:1-11 D.T.: Our hearts are restless until they find rest in Thee, O God. - Can you think of your most memorable wedding besides your own? I can. I remember when I was a child, the girl next door got married. You know, I can’t even remember her ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Benefits Of Living For Jesus

Contributed by Jerry Owen on Feb 11, 2016

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Jesus told us that in order to be His disciple we would have to take up our cross and follow Him. It's easy to focus on the negative consequences of being a Christian, but we should also realize that there are awesome benefits in living for Jesus Christ.

BENEFITS OF LIVING FOR JESUS Acts 7:55-60 There is a price to pay for following Jesus. Jesus told us that “If any man would be my disciple he must take up his cross and follow Me.” In those days the cross indicated a huge price to pay. Many times, though, we look at the price that has ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:55-60

Denomination: Baptist

God Comes To His People--In Wisdom Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 25, 2021

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The Lord is a jealous God. He’s not jealous for His own sake, but for ours. He knows that we are made for Him, and cannot, as Augustine says, find rest until we rest in Him

God comes to His people Monday of Fifth week in year Solomon thought that he was a chip off the old block, the rock of Israel’s faith, King David. But there was something wrong with Solomon, something that even his reputation as a great solver of problems couldn’t fix. Jewish tradition tells us ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 8:1-13, Mark 6:53-56

Denomination: Catholic

"Touch And Go"

Contributed by Charles R. Swindoll on Sep 13, 2006

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We have a tendancy to lead people to Christ then forget to do the rest.

Biblical Text: Acts 16:9-15 and Psalm 67 “And on the sabbath we went out of the city by a river side, where prayer was wont to be made; and we sat down, and spake unto the women which resorted thither. And a certain woman named Lydia, a seller of purple, of the city of Thyatira, which worshipped ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:9-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Be Strong

Contributed by Nnaemeka Durueke on Jul 9, 2016

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MAY THE STRENGTH OF GOD REST UPON YOU....GREATER THAN THAT OF SAMSON

BE STRONG MAIN TEXT: EPHESIANS 6: 10 Finally my brethren be strong in the Lord and in the power of his might PHILIPPIANS 4:13 I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me The clause “Be strong” is a word of encouragement to all who claim to be Christians and are devoted ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Curtain In The Temple

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Apr 27, 2019

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When Jesus died the curtain in the temple which separated the Holy Place from the Most Holy Place was torn from top to bottom. Through the sacrifice of Jesus the presence of God is made available to all but not all may enter.

The Curtain In The Temple Please stand as we read our newest memory Scripture together … 2 Timothy 4:3-4 “The time will come when men will not put up with sound doctrine. Instead, to suit their own desires, they will gather around them a great number of teachers to say what their itching ears ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:19, Matthew 5:8, Psalm 73:1, Psalm 51:9-11, Psalm 24:3-5, Mark 15:33-39 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene

Land Of The Giants

Contributed by James Faillace on Jul 17, 2001

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The giants of our hearts that keep us out of God’s rest.

Land of the Giants With toes curled tightly over the edge of the diving board and the refreshing blue water 12 feet below, I found myself at 7 years old for the very first time standing on the high diving board. With friends cheering below, which seemed more like a mile away rather than just 12 ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 13:17-33, Numbers 13:17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Post-Resurrection Appearances Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Apr 16, 2009

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Jesus restores Peter and comforts the rest of the disciples after His resurrection.

The post-resurrection appearances John 21:13-25 An eighty year old man was out fishing one day when he heard a voice. Knowing no one was around he just thought he was hearing things. Once again he heard, “Psst-psst hey you.” The man looked around and saw a frog in the water. ...read more

Scripture: John 21:13-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Vineyard Series

Contributed by Timothy Riggs on Sep 12, 2006

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God has strategically placed you in a place of service.

A DAY IN THE WORKPLACE THE VINEYARD Matthew 21:33-46 INTRODUCTION Parable Identification 1. Landowner God 2. Wicked tenants Israel’s Leaders 3. Servants Prophets 4. Landowner’s Son Jesus Jesus makes it clear in verse 42 that the builders rejected the stone that was to be the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:33-46

Denomination: Holiness

"longing For Transformation"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jul 13, 2020

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The only way to live well during this time of COVID-19 and the rest.

“Longing for Transformation” Psalm 86:11-17 Our Psalm for this morning is a “Psalm of Lament.” Now, what do I mean by that? To lament is to express deep sorrow, grief or regret. And lament is a major theme in the Bible. The Psalms of Lament are beautiful poems or hymns expressing human ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 86:11-17

Denomination: United Methodist

Success Over Stress Series

Contributed by Wayne Dishman on Apr 15, 2008

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We will soar above stress when our confidence rests in God.

How do you know when it is going to be a bad day? Bad days are going to come. Some days can be down right ugly can’t they? One writer offered several clues to identify these inevitable bad days. He wrote: You know it is going to be a bad day when you wake up face down on the pavement. You know it ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:27-31

Denomination: Baptist

Living On The Cutting Edge Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Mar 6, 2012

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Why did the author of Herbews conclude a section on resting in the Lord with some words about God's Word?

“The Road to a Better Life: Living On the Cutting Edge” Heb. 4:1-13 It happens so often. I’ll sit back and turn on the news, largely because I want to catch the weather and sports reports. It’s not long before the weather report comes on, and the next thing I hear is the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:1-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Building Fit For God

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 15, 2016

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Resting on the sure foundation of the proclamation of the Cross of Christ, as opposed to worldly wisdom.

A BUILDING FIT FOR GOD. 1 Corinthians 3:10-11; 1 Corinthians 3:16-23. The Apostle Paul refers to the church as God’s ‘building’ (cf. 1 Corinthians 3:9). This applies not only to the church at Corinth, but to ‘all who in every place call upon the name of Jesus Christ our Lord’ (cf. 1 Corinthians ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:16-23, 1 Corinthians 3:10-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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