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  • Jay Winters avatar

    What Are You Looking For? A Miracle? Series

    Contributed by Jay Winters on Dec 24, 2007
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    This is the last in a series of Isaiah sermons in Advent all starting with the same question - "What are you looking for?" In this one, we consider the background story of the familiar passage found in Isaiah 7 and the sin of overwhelming "modesty" in bel

    In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, the Holy Three In One who is Emmanuel. Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, The Lord spoke to Ahaz – “Ask a sign of the Lord your God, let it be as deep as Sheol or as high as the heavens.” It sounds like something that we would ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Allen James avatar

    You Have Been Approved! Series

    Contributed by Allen James on Jan 17, 2010
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    First message of six in a series exploring the Beatitudes. Overview message of Matthew 5:1-12.

    INTRODUCTION ABOUT THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT… I. The Setting CONTEXT: 1st of 5 great discourses in Matt. 5-7;10;13;18;24-25. Matt. Establishes Jesus as the Messiah (1-2). Obedient Son of God by baptism of John Baptist (3). Temptation (4) & begins ministry (4). Sermon on Mount is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Changed Church Series

    Contributed by Allen James on Sep 5, 2010
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    Imagine the transformation in a community when the Church embraces Jesus' call toward giving to the needy out of the overflow of our hearts. Today's message explores Matthew 6:1-4.

    A Changed Church • Matthew 6:1, 2-4 OPENING ILLUSTRATION: Acts 4… In today’s world, charity is practiced on a wide scale and is thought often times to be the natural product of the intrinsic goodness of the human spirit… or in light of the New Age concept of Karma – ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Elmer Towns avatar

    Lesson 1: Why I Believe In God

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 30, 2010
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    Understanding the basic belief and teaching of Christ.

    A. INTRODUCTION: ONCE UPON A TIME A PERSON WAS LOST IN SPACE . . .” He came upon the largest pile of bricks ever known. Where did it come from? Why is it here? What should he do? 1. Study it – a scientist. 2. Worship it – an heathen idol maker. 3. Ignore it – ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Never Give Up...

    Contributed by Selvan John on Mar 11, 2010
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    Why we give up and how not to give up...

    Never Give Up… Many of us quit, half way through with what we have started and we have enough reasons why we do it. Years ago I joined a college to do my Masters in Divinity course while I was working in a church as a pastor of the children’s ministry. After enrolling for the course ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Rodney Fry avatar

    God Has His Hand On History Series

    Contributed by Rodney Fry on Aug 2, 2009
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    Nebuchadnezzar had a dream. However, not only did he not know what it meant, neither could he remember it. His advisors could not tell him what I the dream was, much less what it meant. Finally, Daniel was summoned and did both. Four great kingdoms were d

    SERMON God Has His Hand on History Text: "And ... shall the God of heaven set up a kingdom, which shall never be destroyed: and the kingdom shall not be left to other people, but it shall break in pieces and consume all these kingdoms, and it shall stand for ever" (Dan. 2:44). Scripture Reading: ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God’s Word!

    Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Feb 26, 2012
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    God's Word it's not just for Sunday's anymore!

    Psalm 119:11-Your word I have hidden in my heart, That I might not sin against You. Proverbs 30:5-Every word of God is pure; He is a shield to those who put their trust in Him. 2 Timothy 3:16-All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Then Came Jesus

    Contributed by Kenneth Tankersley on Mar 19, 2008
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    HE IS RISEN, HE IS ALIVE FOREVERMORE. THINK OF THE EXCITEMENT AT THE EMPTY TOMB THAT FIRST EASTER MORNING.

    THEN CAME JESUS TEXT: JOHN 20: 11--20 INTRODUCTION: HE IS RISEN, HE IS ALIVE FOREVERMORE. THINK OF THE EXCITEMENT AT THE EMPTY TOMB. 1. MARY SAID: ”HE IS GONE! AND I DON’T KNOW WHERE THEY HAVE TAKEN HIM. 2. THEN JESUS REVEALS HIMSELF TO HER AND SHE RUNS ALL THE WAY BACK TO ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Fox Turned Weasel Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jul 23, 2014
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    The wicked and fence-sitters have their moments but are worse off in the long term.

    The Fox Turned Weasel (Mark 6:14-29) 1. TAMPA, Fla., July 1 (UPI) --A Florida artist claims he spotted a two-headed alligator when he was out walking his dog in Tampa but Florida wildlife officials are skeptical. Justin Alan Arnold uploaded the image on Facebook and it has been shared across the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • David Taylor avatar

    Divine Appointments, Part 6 Series

    Contributed by David Taylor on Mar 6, 2014
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    Open Doors Divine Appointments, part 6

    Open Doors Divine Appointments, part 6 John 4:3-26 November 3, 2013 The biblical idea for intentional living is walking in wisdom. The psalmist prayed, 'teach us to number our days that we may get a heart of wisdom.' Or as we saw last few weeks by Paul, walk in wisdom toward those who do not ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The First Persecution Of The Church Series

    Contributed by Curtis E. Nester on May 30, 2016
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    The church persecuted by the world, but is triumphant

    SERIES: Adventures in Acts 004 TITLE: The First Persecution of the Church TEXT: Acts 4:1-12 INTRO: After the Holy Spirit came upon the disciples at the Feast of Pentecost, Peter preached his first sermon and 3,000 people were saved. Following that, he and John healed a man who had been lame from ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Roth avatar

    Resident Aliens

    Contributed by David Roth on Sep 19, 2015
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    Proper 9 (b) Christ was rejected in his hometown. We, too, are rejected by the world. Focus on our status in the world distracts us from the truth of our citizenship in God's kingdom.

    Mark 6: 1-11 J. J. May the words of my mouth, and the meditations of our hearts, be acceptable in Thy sight, O Lord, our Rock and our Redeemer. Amen. “Resident Aliens” It has been quite a week. A week ago the Supreme Court redefined marriage within the legal and civic sphere. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Scott Bayles avatar

    Be Contagious! (Week 4) Series

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Jan 1, 2013
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    This is the third of a 4 part series adapted from Willow Creek's Contagious Christian Evangelism Training course.

    BE CONTAGIOUS: WEEK 4 Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church (I was sick the week I wrote this message and didn't have time to write the full text, this is the outline I preached from). INTRO: (title slide)  Review  How are we doing so far?  God wired each ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Why We Believe

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Jan 23, 2013
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    Most Christians believe because their parents did and they have since birth. But what reason can we give to those who are not already convinced?

    Why We Believe What evidence can you present for your faith that Jesus Christ is son of God, lived on earth, died on cross, resurrected, saved us from sin, etc? 1. Eyewitnesses 2 Peter 1:16 1 John 1:1 2. Preaching to eyewitnesses would be silly, if they knew better. Acts 2:22 2:41 3. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • I. Grant Spong avatar

    Our Advocate

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 12, 2020
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    What hope do we have of ever being loved by God? Is God really on our side or are we just cosmic orphans? Let’s look at how the Holy Spirit stands with us in John 14:15-21.

    What hope do we have of ever being loved by God? Is God really on our side or are we just cosmic orphans? Let’s look at how the Holy Spirit confirms God’s love in John 14:15-21. John 14:15 If you love Me, keep My commandments. Assuming that the word “commandments” always means the Ten ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist