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Principles From 7 Great Scriptures Lesson 1 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 12, 2019

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In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.

Genesis 1:1 – “In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.” 1. Only God can create something out of nothing, Hebrew: Bara. Evolutionists have to start with something. 2. The first verse is an acorn summary of all to follow. 3. The first verse begins with God the worker, not His ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1, Genesis 1:26-27

Denomination: Baptist

Rivers Of Healing – Bitterness & Barrenness

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Feb 6, 2024

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A message about what it means to be a spirit filled Christian.

Title: Rivers of Healing – Bitterness & Barrenness Theme: To show how the rivers of the Lord that from the throne bring healing from Bitterness and Barrenness. Text: Ezekiel 47:1-12; John 7:37 - 38 (Ezekiel 47:1) Then he brought me back to the door of the temple; and there was water, flowing ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 47:1-12, John 7:37-39

Denomination: Church Of God

Has Your Lamp Gone Out?

Contributed by Chris Smith on Sep 28, 2017

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If we're living in the last days, what's the ONE thing i need to do?

Has Your Lamp Gone Out? Matthew 25:1-13 NIV “At That Time” What time? Matthew 24 the disciples ask, “what will be the signs of your coming and the end of the age?” These are 2 separate events, His coming and the end. Here are some major biblical events. We are focusing on one end time event, His ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Go! And See The Evidence: Jesus Is Lord And Saviour Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 3, 2025

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Who is Jesus? Was He just a good teacher? A revolutionary? Or is He truly the Lord and Saviour of the world?

Go! And See the Evidence: Jesus Is Lord and Saviour Introduction: Gripping the Heart Imagine you are standing in a courtroom. The judge is seated, the jury is watching, and the question being asked is: Who is Jesus? Was He just a good teacher? A revolutionary? Or is He truly the Lord and Saviour ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:9-11, Isaiah 53:5-6, Luke 24:5-6, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Romans 3:23, Romans 6:23, Romans 10:9, Hebrews 13:20-21 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Would Santa Say? Series

Contributed by Matthew Rogers on Dec 6, 2001

based on 460 ratings

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If Santa Claus, a 4th Century Christian, were here with us today, what might he tell us about how to celebrate Christmas?

Sermons for Christmas CCCH 12-14-97 INTRODUCTION A. The legend of jolly old St. Nick, or Santa Claus, began with a real person: St. Nicholas, a Christian who lived many centuries ago. B. Very little is known about St. Nicholas with great certainty, except that during the early part of the 4th ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 7:14, 1 Peter 1:8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Serious Satisfaction

Contributed by Paul Decker on Jun 25, 2002

based on 60 ratings

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When we follow Jesus, we find satisfaction.

SERIOUS SATISFACTION John 6:22-40 S: Jesus Th: “I am the bread of life.” Pr: When we follow Jesus, we find satisfaction. ?: How? KW: Lessons TS: We will find in John 6:22-40 four lessons that must be learned to find satisfaction in following Jesus. The _____ lesson is… I. Motivation ...read more

Scripture: John 6:22-40

Denomination: Baptist

Live As Children Of Light Series

Contributed by Jim Luthy on Oct 30, 2002

based on 45 ratings

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A child of light concerns himself with conduct that is personally and morally fitting for those who are blessed and have Christ dwelling in them.

In our study of the Apostle Paul’s letter to the church in Ephesus, we were first challenged to pursue understanding—we are blessed in the heavenly realms; we can know Christ more and more, and as we know him he will become for us our only prize, our greatest treasure; we are God’s completed work, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:3-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

We Are Now Christ's Ambassadors Series

Contributed by Dr. Stafford Miller on Mar 31, 2001

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We are NOW Christ’s ambassadors, and God is using us to speak to OTHERS. We urge THEM, as though Christ himself were here pleading with you, "Be reconciled to God!

THE FOURTH SUNDAY IN THE SEASON OF LENT, THE MESSAGE FOR SUNDAY THE 25th OF MARCH, 2001 THE TEXT ARE: The LESSON:.....2 CORINTHIAN 5: 16-21 PRAYER...MAY THE WORDS OF GOD AND HIS MESSAGE SPOKEN THIS HOUR BE BOTH A WORD OF COMFORT AND CHALLENGE WE PRAY THAT IT WILL CHALLENGE THOSE WHO ARE ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:16-21, John 3:1-15

Denomination: Methodist

Lessons From The Life Of Rehoboam

Contributed by Mark Holdcroft on Sep 14, 2003

based on 67 ratings

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Rehoboam inherited the promises of both his father and grandfather. As we look at how he entered those promises we can learn from his mistakes to ensure that we don’t make the same.

Lessons of Rehoboam Today I want to look at the grandson of David and to learn a few lessons from the life of the man who is remembered as the one who split the kingdoms of Israel. Rehoboam was a man who had great big footsteps in which to follow. His grandfather was a great warrior and a man ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 10:1-11, 2 Kings 13:20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Experiencing A Life Of Prayer Series

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jan 26, 2003

based on 39 ratings

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1. Prayer is an act of worship. 2. Prayer is an expression of the soul. 3. Prayer is a relationship.

In the Scripture we have just read, Jesus tells the story of two men who went to church to pray. One was a well known sinner, and the other was a well respected religious leader. Jesus interjects some humor when he says that the religious man was praying “about” himself. Another way to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Methodist

Six Priniciples For A Happy And Sucessful Life Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Nov 19, 2001

based on 54 ratings

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An examination of the last six commandments that deal with how we are to relate to our fellowman.

The Ten Commandments – Part III “Six Principles for a Happy and Successful Life” Exodus 20: 12-17 Last week we examined the first four commandments that defined for us what it means to love the Lord your God will all your heart, mind, soul and ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

Fellowship With The Risen Christ

Contributed by Cesar Delgado on May 3, 2006

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This account tells us about the initial respond of the disciples to the death of Christ. These two disciples (maybe also the eleven disciples) had lost hope and fallen into pit of sadness and despair.

FELLOWSHIP WITH THE RISEN CHRIST Luke 24:13-53 April 2006 Introduction This is one of the most beloved accounts of the resurrection story. It is an account of an experience of two disciples on the way to Emmaus. This event takes place hours after the resurrection. Who these disciples are, we ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-53, Matthew 5:2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Finding Jesus Through Suffering

Contributed by Jonathan Twitchell on Oct 26, 2006

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The Problem of Evil asks "How can evil co-exist in a universe with an all-good, all-powerful God?" Pastor Jon looks at this difficult problem, drawing from the doctrine of free will, the tarnishing of creation at the fall of man, and the simple fact that

Last week we spoke of the difference between campaigns and callings—highlighting that Jesus did not campaign for his position as the Great High Priest, but was called to that position like the priests of old. He fulfilled his calling and was obedient to his Father, even though that calling led Him ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:35-38

Denomination: Nazarene

Guard Duty

Contributed by Dean O'bryan on Jun 12, 2006

based on 104 ratings

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A message on the nature of the heart and how crucial it is to protect it and fill it with Scripture.

Trinity Baptist Church May 28, 2006 Guard Duty Proverbs 4:23 Imagine a mountain village sitting at a high elevation. The little village is situated such that its water resources are very limited. Aside from collected rain water, it has only one source -- a sparkling clear, ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:23

Denomination: Baptist

Distinguishing Reality From Fantasy Series

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Feb 24, 2009

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John shows us an easy and effective way to evaluate if a Christian teaching is real or fantasy.

In the late 1980’s I was interviewing at various corporations in the San Francisco Bay Area for a position in one of the fast track executive programs that were being offered to recent college graduates, of which I was one. In many of these corporations I would go through a series of interviews ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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