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The Healing Of Blind Bartimaeus

Contributed by Michael Blitz on Mar 2, 2025

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In the Gospels, something amazing happens as Jesus heals a blind man on the way to Jerusalem. This morning we look at this amazing sign, and what the sign is pointing to.

Good Morning. In our Gospel Lesson, we begin Jesus final approach to Jerusalem, which sets us up for Lent, beginning Wednesday, which is Ash Wednesday. For this morning, our focus is not just the miracle healing of Bartimaeus, but the question Jesus asked Bartimaeus after calling him forward, “What ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:29-34, Luke 18:35-43, Mark 10:46-52

Denomination: Anglican

When It's Time To Get In The Game!

Contributed by Bob Joyce on Nov 10, 2010

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We Christians spend a lot of time learning how to witness. But, there comes a time when it's time to get off the bench, get in the game and use what we have learned to witness to those who are lost.

Some years ago, I took a group to Glorieta, NM to attend a Sunday School training week. I became aware that a man by the name of Paul McClung was supposed to teach a specific witnessing strategy. Because of family connections to the McClung’s I decided I would participate in this particular ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:2-7

Denomination: Baptist

Grieving The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Arthur Miller on Apr 5, 2014

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What does it mean to Grieve the Holy Spirit? How does finite man grieve infinite God? Eph. 4:30 seems strange at first glance, but we will see that this verse fits in perfectly with the rest of the passage.

All verses from the Bible Gateway NIV and NASV. The Christian Walk 101 – Grieving the Holy Spirit Opening The next lesson in this series on Christianity 101 may seem on the surface to be out of step with what has been discussed before. Here we have the apostle Paul telling us to speak ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Because We Love & We Care

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 25, 2001

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This is a stewardship sermon based on the parable of the good Samaritan.

Because We Love And We Care 10/29/2000 Proverbs 1:8-19 I John 3:16-20 Text Luke 10:25-37 Today we enter the challenge phase our New Life Campaign. One of our reasons for building the New Life Center is because we love and we care. Our first love is our love for God, for the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Spiritual Gifts-The Call To Work Together

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 28, 2001

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This sermon deals with the reality that Spiritual Gifts are given to draw us to a closer unity in the body of Christ.

Spiritual Gifts-The Call To Work Together 4/18/2001 Psalm 133 Philip 2:1-16 Text 1 Corin. 12:1-26 Let’s suppose for a moment, you were driving down the highway just having a good time listening to your music. You’re on your way to somewhere you plan to have a really good time. But ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-26, Philippians 2:1-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Secret Of Success

Contributed by Mike Hays on Nov 16, 2000

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True success in life is not defined by what we have, but by who we are in Christ.

The Secret Of Success Ecclesiastes 5:8-20 He's the man with the plan. When he walks into the room hearts race, palms sweat, eyes bulge, and backs straighten. He's the C.E.O., Chairman of the Board, President and General Manager, King of the hill. Top of the heap. Ruler of nations. While the ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 5:8-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Revived In God's Love: Revisioning

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Oct 20, 2002

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Post-revival sermon, calling us to see in our midst the possibilities of the new Jerusalem -- a church/community built on the basis of the old one, where all persons of all backgrounds are invited by our people and where those with challenges are given he

My mother had the habit of walking with her eyes fixed on the ground. Wherever we would go, my father and my brother and I would be looking all around, enjoying what there was to see, but mother would be plodding along behind us, looking at the ground. We used to tell her, “You’re missing ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:9-27

Denomination: Baptist

Nothing Can Stop A True Friend

Contributed by Cedric Portis on Oct 29, 2001

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A true friend is the one who stays and helps when everyone else leaves.

True Friends Stop at Nothing What a Friend we have in Jesus Mark 2:1-12 Mark 2:1 And again he entered into Capernaum after some days; and it was noised that he was in the house. Mark 2:2 And straightway many were gathered together, insomuch that there was no room to receive them, no, not so much ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

No Substitute For Water

Contributed by Bradley White-Findeisen on Mar 4, 2011

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The Living Water Jesus offers

Water is absolutely essential to the human body’s survival. A person can live for about a month without food, but only about a week without water. Water dissolves more substances than any other liquid. Wherever it travels, water carries chemicals, minerals, and nutrients with it. 1. Water ...read more

Scripture: John 4:4-30

Denomination: *other

The Helmet Of Salvation Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 25, 2008

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62nd in a series from Ephesians. The helmet of salvation is the assurance that Jesus will carry our salvation to its full and complete fulfillment.

I’m sure that many of you have probably heard or read something similar to this, but when I ran across it again this week, it seemed to be an appropriate introduction to this morning’s message. I’ve edited it a bit for time, but I think you’ll get the idea: TO ALL THE KIDS WHO SURVIVED THE 1930’s ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:17

Denomination: Baptist

At The End Of The Day

Contributed by Rev. Robert Walsh on May 20, 2017

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When all the dust settles, the final result just may just surprise us. Don't be taken aback if the final outcome is different than what you suspect. God is forever in control and He will reign forever and ever.

We’ll be beginning our message Scripture right at the beginning of Genesis, Chapter 3 (pg. 4 of Pew Bible) in a few moments so if you’ll turn there, we start with a word of prayer. Throughout our daily speech and even through the common talk of the sidewalks of this great country we call America, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:23-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Andrew Evangelism

Contributed by William Rushing on Jun 20, 2002

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This sermon looks at the Disciple Andrew. This sermon illustrates three goups of people that we should bring to Jesus.

I. Introduction A. Who was Andrew? 1. The New Testament shows little interest in Andrew. 2. His name only occurs twelve times, and four of these times are in the list of the apostles. 3. In the New Testament, it seems that Andrew in simply living in Peter’s shadow. 4. His name originates from ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-14, John 1:35-42

Denomination: Baptist

Need Joy? Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Dec 12, 2021

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This is the 3rd sermon in the Advent Series "A COVID Christmas 2.0".

Series: A COVID Christmas 2.0 [#3] NEED JOY? Luke 2:8-12 Introduction: Today is the 3rd week of the Advent Season. We have studied hope and peace so far. As we look back to Christ’s 1st arrival and look forward to His 2nd and final arrival; we are going to look at joy. Webster’s defines joy as ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-12

Denomination: Baptist

He Lives!

Contributed by Shelly Griffin on Apr 19, 2001

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What if your loved one came back from the dead?

When my mother died in 1993, I was unprepared for the intense grief that hit me like a freight train. My father had died ten years before, but that was different. He didn’t like me, and there was no love lost between us, so the whole process was not that traumatic. When my mother died, though, I ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: *other

The Biggest Roundup Ever

Contributed by Glenn Newton on Dec 16, 2005

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We had Roundup Sunday, (Friend Day)... A sermon that reminds us the Jesus is coming, and we need to be ready when He arrives.

The Biggest Roundup Ever Pastor Glenn Newton 10-30-05 This morning we are so excited about having all of you here! In a sense, you have been “rounded Up” this week by your friends and family, because they care about you, because they want you to find what they have found… that New Hope is a great ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 19:9-21

Denomination: Nazarene

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