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  • Richard Tow avatar

    Calm Assurance In Any Storm Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Apr 26, 2020
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    Believers can live in a state of calm assurance no matter what is going on around them. Dr. Tow speaks from Ps 46 focusing on the exhortation: "Be still and know that I am God." Guidance for living in this principle and examples in Scripture are explored.

    Our text today is from Psalm 46. We take as our subject: Calm Assurance in Any Storm. We will begin by making a few comments as we read the text. "God is our refuge and strength, A very present help in trouble. 2 Therefore we will not fear, Even though the earth be removed, And though the ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Joel Pankow avatar

    Isaiah's Christmas Story Is Happier Than That Of Dr. Seuss

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Dec 10, 2004
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    Isaiah describes how the desert will bloom at the coming of divine retribution. A picturesque text with a wonderful message for us this Advent.

    December 12, 2004 Isaiah 35:1-7 1 The desert and the parched land will be glad; the wilderness will rejoice and blossom. Like the crocus, 2 it will burst into bloom; it will rejoice greatly and shout for joy. The glory of Lebanon will be given to it, the splendor of Carmel and Sharon; they ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Three Communities

    Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Jul 22, 2007
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    Egypt-the place of slavery, Desert-place of indecision, Promise land--place of abundance the decision is up to you

    Intro: in this church we have people who live in different communities. As a matter of fact, some of you in this room today are rivals of each other in high school sports. This fall you might even sit on opposite sides of a field screaming for your team to beat the tar out of the other team. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    When You Feel Like All Others Have Turned Away!

    Contributed by David Wilson on Nov 23, 2015
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    Paul writes in his letters to Timothy and warns about those who have turned away or deserted him!

    FEELING ALL ALONE In my recent reading of I and II Timothy, I was struck by Paul’s declaration to the young preacher how many had turned from the faith. Although partly as a warning to Timothy, a theme that runs through both letters is to avoid foolish arguments and that some will turn ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Anthony Zibolski avatar

    Tested And Approved

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on May 2, 2019
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    As we get closer to Easter, We see Jesus being tested in the desert and His victory over temptation.

    Tested and approved Luke 4:1-12 Introduction- Last week we looked at finding God in the wilderness of our lives. Those times we need to hear from God but feel like we are in no man’s land and alone. Most live there instead of believing that God wants to speak to us. We can become so use to ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Paul George avatar

    A Dove Descending From Heaven

    Contributed by Paul George on Dec 27, 2003
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    When Jesus came up from the river Jordan a dove, a symbol of the Holy Spirit descended from heaven

    A Dove Descending From Heaven Matthew 3:16-17 When Jesus came up from the river Jordan a dove, a symbol of the Holy Spirit descended from heaven and lighted on Jesus and a voice from heaven was heard declaring Jesus was God’s beloved Son. Jesus saw the dove. John saw it and it is possible that all ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Jefferson Williams avatar

    A Study In Colossians: Walk The Walk Series

    Contributed by Jefferson Williams on May 22, 2022
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    Paul gives four word pictures for what a growing Christian looks like: a tree, a building, a student, a river.

    Above All: A study in Colossians Walk in Him Colossians 2:2-7 Pastor Jefferson M, Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 05-22-2022 Intro In 1969, Martin Broadwell described the “four levels of teaching.” Some have called it “four stages of learning any new skill.” They are: Unconscious ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark A. Barber avatar

    Believers Are Baptized And Receive The Holy Spirit: A Sermon For The Baptism Of The Lord Sunday.

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jan 3, 2024
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    There is more than one Baptism Jesus received at the river Jordan. Water and Spirit Baptism are distinct and normative for the believer.

    Believers are Baptized and Receive the Holy Spirit Acts 19:1-7 This Sunday is known as Baptism of the Lord Sunday in which we remember that Jesus was baptized by John in the River Jordan, even though Jesus had no sin to repent of. When this happened, there was an enrichment of what Baptism means. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Five Loaves And Two Fish (Eighteenth Sunday In Ordinary Time)

    Contributed by Dr Fr John Singarayar Svd on Jul 22, 2020
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    When we put our efforts to surrender our deserted lives to Jesus, our Lord and Master, with our weaknesses, He takes us to the pasture land by blessing us and giving us abundant lives.

    Reflection Five Loaves and Two Fish (Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time) Isaiah 55:1-3, Romans 8:35, Romans 8: 37-39, Matthew 14:13-21. Dear sisters and brothers, It is the eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. This Sunday, we hear from the Gospel of Matthew (Matthew 14:13-21): “When ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    I Am With You When You Are All Alone Series

    Contributed by Gordon Pike on Jul 26, 2020
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    The Bible is filled with the stories of flesh and blood people … frail human beings with ordinary human needs who face all of the same kinds of struggles and challenges that we face … which is why we can not only relate to Paul’s discouragement but can learn from his courage as well.

    I want to start out by reading an anonymous poem called “Friendship”: Friendship is a priceless gift that cannot be bought or sold But its value is far greater than a mountain of gold For gold is cold and lifeless It can neither see nor hear And in times of trouble it is powerless to cheer It has ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Randy Bataanon avatar

    Drifting Away

    Contributed by Randy Bataanon on Mar 31, 2022
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    Harvard University began as a school to equip pastors and ministers in sharing the Gospel of Jesus Christ. St. Luke’s Medical Center was also founded by Christian Missionaries in the Philippines to help poor people. Today, do you think they slowly drifted away from their founding purpose?

    Bible Verses 'So we must listen very carefully to the truth we have heard, or we may drift away from it. Hebrews 2:1 NIV INTRODUCTION: Harvard University began as a school to equip pastors and ministers in sharing the Gospel of Jesus Christ. St. Luke’s Medical Center was also founded by ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Paul Andrew avatar

    First Sunday Of Lent, Year B-- Among The Wild Things

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jan 20, 2024
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    Jackals, “wild dogs, cheetahs, spotted hyenas and lions all of which are often "starvation driven."

    He was among wild beasts. (Mark 1:3 from our First Reading) This is no Garden of Eden. Jackals, “wild dogs, cheetahs, spotted hyenas and lions all of which are often "starvation driven" must exploit every opportunity to obtain a meal, which includes humans.1 The wild beasts “likely ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    To Obey Is Better

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 5, 2006
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    Those in positions of leadership answer to God. When they desert God and go their own way, God can humble them.

    “To Obey is Better” I Samuel 15 -Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts In John’s Gospel, Jesus explains how to prove our commitment to Him: “If you love Me, you will keep My commandments” (14:15). In I Samuel 15 King ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

  • Ewen Huffman avatar

    When I Act... Series

    Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Mar 28, 2003
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    When in the fire, when in the desert- what do WE need to do to leave God free to act and deliver us?

    “When I act….” Isaiah 43:1-13, Malachi 3:1-4. WBC 30/3/03 am There was group of women in a Bible study group studying the book of Malachi. As they were studying chapter three, they came across verse three, which says: "He will sit as a refiner and purifier of silver." This verse puzzled ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Perry Greene avatar

    A Band Of Brothers Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Apr 9, 2013
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    The impact of the post-resurrection appearances of Jesus was fully felt in his disciples. They went from deserters at the cross to defenders of the cross.

    1. Misfits Good and amusing stories often work on the proposition of an odd mix of unlikely characters: • The Odd Couple --.a neat freak and a world-class slob have to learn how to live together. • Gilligan ’s Island -- seven people, all of whom are weird in some way, stranded ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ