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  • Edward Hardee avatar

    Jesus Is Seeking You

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Oct 16, 2024
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    Jesus is seeking the lost. Searching those who have left.

    Title: God is Seeking You Theme: To show how God is seeking after the lost. Text: Luke 15:1 – 7 Introduction If you would please turn in your Bibles to Luke chapter 15. Luke 15. Bishop Kerns did an excellent job reviewing the stories in this chapter. He challenged those of us who felt like we ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Remain Steadfast In God’s Word & Work

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Jun 26, 2023
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    It’s fitting for us to consider the Apostle Paul’s final words to his co-worker Timothy on this day (June 25), for the Lutherans of 1530 who presented the Augsburg Confession took seriously Paul’s encouragement and so should we: “Remain steadfast in God’s Word and work.”

    On this day 493 years ago, Lutheran princes gathered in south-central Germany, in a town 50 miles outside of Munich and presented a confession of faith to the Holy Roman Emperor, Charles V. This presentation of the Augsburg Confession on June 25, 1530 is generally recognized as the birth of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    It's Time To Get Unbent PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023
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    Explore the profound truths about the power of Jesus' touch, the challenge of honoring the Sabbath, and the liberating power of forgiveness.

    Good morning, family. Today, we will explore a passage from Luke that beautifully encapsulates three profound truths: the power of a touch, the challenge of the sabbath, and the freedom of forgiveness. As Philip Yancey once said, "Grace, like water, flows to the lowest part." Grace and forgiveness ...read more

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    Advent 2: Jesus Is The Savior PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 1, 2023
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    Explores the significance of our Savior, Jesus Christ, as our solution to sin and our source of sustaining strength.

    Good morning, beloved family of God! It's a joy to gather with you today as we stand on the precipice of a new revelation, a new understanding, and a new appreciation of the Word of God. We are here, not simply to hear, but to be transformed by the truth that God has for us today. It's not a mere ...read more

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    The Grand Entrance PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 16, 2024
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    Reflects on Jesus' triumphant entry into Jerusalem, emphasizing the recognition of Jesus as King, His sacrifice, and the sustaining power of faith.

    Welcome, beloved friends and family in Christ. It is indeed a joy to gather here today, in this sacred space, where we are bound together by our shared faith, our shared hope, and our shared love for our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. We are here to delve into the richness of God's word, to find ...read more

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    Giving

    Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Nov 9, 2004
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    In preparation for the move from Sinai to the Promised Land the tribal leaders brought to the Lord gifts of six wagons and 12 oxen (vv. 1-3). God shows His appreciation for the generosity of the tribal leaders.

    Thoughts about the passage: This chapter points back to a month earlier when the tabernacle had just been completed and dedicated. In preparation for the move from Sinai to the Promised Land the tribal leaders brought to the Lord gifts of six wagons and 12 oxen (vv. 1-3). These, they said, were to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Do We Celebrate Christmas?

    Contributed by Scott Jensen on Jan 2, 2009
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    A sermon outline written to demonstrate the importantce of Christmas. This outline was used for a mixed group of deployed military personnel for a Christmas Day service.

    Introduction God is a just God. Justice requires punishment for crime A few days spent making creation… a few thousand years working to restore the relationship between Him and mankind. 1. God always had a plan. From the very beginning He chose to send us a savior: (Genesis 3:15) I will ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Stepping Stones Of Faith

    Contributed by Johnny Knight on Aug 11, 2007
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    This great invitation, that Jesus extends to everyone, has 3 powerful stepping stone for you faith.

    STEPPING STONES OF FAITH Text:Matthew 12:28 This great invitation, that Jesus extends to everyone, has 3 powerful stepping stone for you faith. 1. Come and receive salvation. John 12:46 “I have come as a light into the world, that whoever believes in Me should not abide in darkness.” Luke ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    To See Who Jesus Really Is!

    Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Nov 28, 2007
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    Zacchaeus wanted to see who Jesus really was. Do you want to know who Jesus really is? You need to put yourself in a position to see him, like Zacchaeus.

    Sermon Notes: Please listen to the Audio Sermon for the full version. Zacchaeus was a very little man and a very little man was he. He climbed up into a sycamore tree for the saviour he wanted to see. We’re celebrating with Mark and Lou today as it is baby Jaden’s dedication service. We thank God ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Fear

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jun 21, 2018
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    Satan stops at nothing to make us think that God doesn't exist or doesn't care.

    Fear Mark 4:35- 41 Introduction: 2003 in Paris with Jennifer at Eiffel tower. --- Level 1, Level 2. Another GLASS ELEVATOR! Clung to pole in center listening to my heart pounding. Wasn’t afraid. I WAS TERRIFIED!! What are you afraid of? I. VS. 35 “Let us go across to the other ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Pure In Heart

    Contributed by Nnaemeka Durueke on Aug 10, 2016
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     | 6,012 views

    PURITY OF THE HEART SANCTIFIES THE WHOLE BEING

    PURE IN HEART MAIN TEXT: Matthew 5:8 “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God” “He who has clean hands and a pure heart…shall receive blessing from the Lord…(Psalm 24:4-5) A pure heart is one that is rid of grudges, rancor, bitterness, hatred, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Christmas Reading

    Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Dec 8, 2012
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    A reading I did for our Christmas program

    He was given a name, that was greater and grander than any other names in the world. He was given a name that is deeper than depth, higher than height, and wider than width. He was given a name that put activity to the legs of a lame man at Bethesda He was given a name that brought sight to a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Roaming In The Wilderness

    Contributed by Wilson Oshorakpor on Sep 27, 2021
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    The wilderness is not a pleasant place to be, but when one is lost in the wilderness; death is almost certain. The wilderness of life can be cruel, but God is able to deliver all who trust in him.

    TEXT: Genesis 21:14 "So Abraham got up early the next morning, prepared food and a container of water, and strapped them on Hagar’s shoulders. Then he sent her away with their son, and she wandered aimlessly in the wilderness of Beersheba." THE WILDERNESD The desert or wilderness is not ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    To Much Luggage

    Contributed by Joshua Bowers on Jul 11, 2001
    based on 54 ratings
     | 2,769 views

    What do we do, what do we have that keeps distance between us and God

    What do we do that keeps us from getting as close to God as could be. I. God wants us to be close to Him 1. John 3:16 “For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not parish, but have eternal life.” 2. As He did with many characters in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Wonderful Counsellor Series

    Contributed by Stephen Todd on Apr 15, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
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    In this series of messages we look at the names of Christ from Isaiah 9:6.

    Wonderful Counsellor Sunday, December 2, 2001 Intro: Look at the birth announcements in Saturday’s paper. Not one of the announcements have a reference to what the baby will be when it grows up. No one can predict. But in Isaiah 9:6 we have a different sort of birth announcement. The birth of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist