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The Secret Behind Whirlwind Ministries

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 31, 2024

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Let’s look at Paul’s two options, and consider how they might be relevant to each of us.

Fifth Sunday in Course 2024 Today we are offered the scriptural view of two preachers of the gospel. First we hear St. Paul, writing to his unique community in sin-city, Corinth, telling them what his reward for his service to the Church is. Then we hear about Jesus, early in His divine ministry ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:11, Psalm 147:1-6, 1 Corinthians 9:16-19, 1 Corinthians 9:22-23, Mark 1:29-39 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

Running The Race

Contributed by Arlen Payne on Jan 21, 2023

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Paul uses a race to illustrate the Christian life.

Running the Race Hebrews 12:1-2 Intro. I used to be a runner. - Cross Country - Not anymore Paul illustrates the Christian life as a race. Vs. 1 I. The participants A. Those watching 1. I don’t think I remember anyone watching me 2. However, in our Christian walk there is “a ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Miracles? How Can I Believe That?

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 20, 2024

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Why are there any miracles at all?

Sixth Sunday in Course 2023 I suppose the most frequent question I’ve been asked since my ordination, and even before that, is “why after the years of prayer doesn’t God heal my physical problem?” Or it could be the sickness or injury of a friend or relative that is getting the prayer. “There’s so ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:40-45, 1 Corinthians 10:31-33, 1 Corinthians 11:1, Leviticus 13:1-46

Denomination: Catholic

Making Wise Decisions Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 8, 2003

based on 145 ratings

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Proverbs gives us some practical help in knowing, doing, and enjoying the will of God for our lives. We must exhibit both faith and commitment as we trust in the Lord with all our hearts and listen to the wisdom of others.

Making Wise Decisions I want to begin this morning by asking you to just shout out the most popular passages from the Bible. What verses do you hear quoted all the time? What’s your favorite Scripture? Here are some that come to mind: John 3:16: “For God so loved the world that He gave His one ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 12:15, Proverbs 3:5-6

Denomination: Baptist

Unlovely To Beautiful Series

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Feb 8, 2002

based on 21 ratings

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This sermon demonstrates the importance of praising with passion!

Unlovely to Beautiful Acts 3:1-10 February 10, 2002 Intro: A. [Not Ready for Aging] In the cartoon For Better or Worse, a mother is looking into the mirror and carrying on a conversation with herself. She says, "My face is changing. It’s not the same—definitely not the same—different. It’s ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Centurion's Faith Series

Contributed by James Hayford Sr. on Nov 15, 2000

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Jesus talks with a Roman soldier whose servant is seriously ill commending him for his faith.

A Centurion’s Faith Second In The Series “Conversations With Christ Matthew 8:5-13 5 When Jesus had entered Capernaum, a centurion came to him, asking for help. 6 "Lord," he said, "my servant lies at home paralyzed and in terrible suffering." 7 Jesus said ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:5-13

Denomination: *other

Building An Expressway To God

Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Jun 15, 2009

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There is good news for those how feel far away from God right now. Preparing for the coming of Christ through repentance. Second Sunday in Advent, year B.

[Preview the Isaiah reading with a description of what Isaiah is writing to. Isaiah wrote hundreds of years before Jesus at a time when his people, God’s people, were threatened by destruction from a foreign nation. God saved them, but the warning from Isaiah and other prophets of that time was ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

Family: The Lord Makes & Satan Takes Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Oct 16, 2012

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God created three institutions: The Family; The Church; and The Government. Satan attempts to disrupt each of these. This lesson is a reminder of the importance of the Family.

1. Chuck Swindoll tells the story of a man who backed his bright, shiny new Cadillac out of the driveway and headed for the freeway on his daily commute to work downtown. He was busily shaving himself as he drove--a normal operation for him. I suppose he had his radio on, and he was listening to ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:1-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Practicing Or Pretending? Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Mar 10, 2010

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The 7th in our series on the Baptist Faith and Message

Salvation: Practicing or Pretending (BFM pt. 7) Text: 1st John 3:1 – 10 By: Ken McKinley (Read Text) One of these days it is my hope and my desire to have a doctorate degree in theology. I have wanted this for a very long time. Now MariJo has a cousin who has a doctorate in medicine. She’s a ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Archer And His Arrows Series

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Jul 7, 2014

based on 8 ratings

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Using the illustration of an Archer taking gnarly wood to make a championship arrow, we discuss purpose in and for life. It is not the wood that matters, but the skill of the Master Arrow Maker.

The Archer and His Arrows PPT 1 Series Title Bow and Arrows PPT 2 Today's message title We are starting a series of messages on Bow and Arrows. We will look at several different archers: God, man, satan. We will talk about the arrow making process and the purpose of arrows, and we will use these ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-29

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Cloud Of Witnesses

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Mar 14, 2002

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Do our loved ones in heaven know what goes on here on earth?

HEB.12:1 "A CLOUD OF WITNESSES" * A question that has been asked me so many times, and probably is in the hearts of millions of other people is: Do our loved ones in heaven know what goes on here on this earth? * I can say with assurance and show you in the bible that they do know. * And I can ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1

Denomination: Baptist

Disciples Endure Storms Together Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on May 30, 2021

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Everyone faces storms in their life. Sometimes these storms are life-altering, sometimes they seem impossible to overcome. Many of the greatest heroes of the Bible went through sustained storms that challenged their faith.

-ACTS OF DISCIPLESHIP- DISCIPLES ENDURE STORMS TOGETHER Acts 27:14-36 Introduction Everyone faces storms in their life. Sometimes these storms are life-altering, sometimes they seem impossible to overcome. Death, disease, marriage problems, financial problems, loss of income, disappointment, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:14-36

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Go! And Trust The Truth - Psalm 119:160 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 6, 2025

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The Word of God is not like shifting shadows. The Bible declares eternal, unshakeable, unwavering truth

Go! And Trust the Truth - Psalm 119:160 Introduction: Let me begin with a question that might just shake the foundations of your assumptions: What if everything you believe is built on something that isn’t completely true? We live in a time when truth is being redefined, twisted, and manipulated. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:160, John 17:17, John 1:14, John 14:6, John 8:31-32, 1 Corinthians 15:3-4, Romans 10:9, Acts 3:19 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Bones, Bodies, And A Big Breath - [halloween]

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Oct 26, 2005

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’Dem Bones-Imagine the scene Ezekiel saw as the scattered dry bones on this old battlefield surf the desert in search of each other. New life in Christ and the future restoration of Israel. Link included to text file, handout, and PowerPoint.

“Bones, Bodies, and a Big Breath” Ezek. 37:1-14 Read vv. 1-10 This passage of scripture is the basis for the old negro-spiritual, “’dem Bones.” Sing: ‘dem bones, ‘dem bones, ‘dem, dry bones toe-foot-ankle-knee-thigh-hip-back-shoulder-neck-head (backward?) INTERPRETATION: Not about ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

"but I Want To Fight Back!"

Contributed by Randall Long on Apr 1, 2019

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Instead of fighting back when someone does us wrong, we can witness that He is greater than whatever has been taken from us.

The teaching in today's passage is hard for the average person to swallow. When I first read it as a child, I flat-out told Jesus He was wrong. Adolescence refined me; in high school I remarked that this was a lovely thought, but that it just wouldn't work in the real world. Oddly ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-41

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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