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Week 1: The Preparation: Preparing The Way And Our Hearts For Jesus Series

Contributed by Pastor Ricky A. Rohrig Sr. on Jul 8, 2016

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Book of Mark

The Miracles and the Ministry of the Messiah in the Book of Mark Week 1: The Preparation: Preparing the Way and our Hearts for Jesus Crossroads Community Church Rev. Ricky A. Rohrig Sr., Founding Pastor March 8, 2015 Today I am starting a new series as we explore the book of Mark together for the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

God Is In The Detours Too

Contributed by John Gaston on Feb 9, 2015

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Life is full of surprises. With observation, we see that the Holy Spirit is as much in the detours as He is in the plans we carefully map out. Two passages in the New Testament & one in the Old demonstrate the truth of this insight.

GOD IS IN THE DETOURS TOO Prov. 3:5 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: DECISIONS 1. Harry and Kitty are celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary. 2. Max and Betty said, “You must let us in on your secret - how have you managed to stay married for so long?" 3. Harry turns to Kitty and asks, "OK for ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:1-40

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Stewardship Is Gratitude Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Apr 26, 2010

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This message seeks to get communicate that stewardship as a follower of Christ flows from an attitude of gratitude towards God and His work in our lives!

NUTS AND BOLTS ABOUT STEWARDSHIP STEWARDSHIP IS GRATITUDE PROPOSITION: That we would all understand that stewardship as a follower of Christ flows from an attitude of gratitude towards God and His work in our lives! Proverbs 3:1-10 My son, do not forget my teaching, but keep my commands in your ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

"christ Is Coming!" The Call Of John The Baptist Series

Contributed by Jonathan Kruschel on Jan 3, 2019

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Is your Christmas preparation festive or frantic? What if you could narrow down preparation for Christmas to one, single thing? What is it? John the Baptist reminded the people of his day and us of the one thing necessary to be ready for Christ's coming!

“Deck the halls with boughs of holly. Fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la. 'Tis the season to be jolly. Fa-la-la-la-la…” Hold on! Tis the season to be JOLLY? You might slightly disagree with that when you look at your December calendar or attempt to do some shopping. It seems more like, ‘tis the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:1-6

Denomination: Lutheran

Forward In Faith 6: What Do You Want God To Do?

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Oct 15, 2013

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Is there something that you have been praying about, something that you are going through, something you are worried about going through? What is it that you want God to do? What is the prayer of your heart? What do you need God to do in your life?

I usually start with a question for you... today is no different. What is it that you want God to do? What is the prayer of your heart? What do you need God to do in your life? Is there something that you have been praying about, something that you are going through, something you are ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Its Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas

Contributed by Nickolas Kooi on Dec 7, 2017

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John the Baptist helps us get ready for Advent. He points us to baptism, repentance, and the Mighty One, Jesus Christ. This sermon looks at the text and then shifts into an application with two illustrations.

To borrow the words of Meredith Wilson: “It is beginning to look a lot like Christmas, everywhere you go.” Thanksgiving is done and the leftovers are consumed. Black Friday is over. Cyber Monday and Cyber week are finished. This week, we had our first real taste of winter and Minnesota weather ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran

John’s Ministry Begins Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 21, 2017

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John the Baptist steps out on the stage of history. He is a New Testament personality, but I classify him as an Old Testament prophet, because of his character and his message.

-AD 7-8- Judean Wilderness John’s Ministry Begins (Malachi 3:1) Matthew 3:1, Mark 1:1-4, Luke 3:1-2, John 1:19-28 God planned the ministry of John the Baptist. We know this because we find him in prophecy. Malachi 3:1 says of him, “See, I will send my messenger, who will prepare the way before ...read more

Scripture: John 1:19-28, Luke 3:1-2, Mark 1:1-4, Matthew 3:1, Malachi 3:1 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Shine Brightly For Christ In The New Year

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jan 6, 2022

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You see faith in Christ is the beginning of a journey of growth and development. Growth and development is not automatic. Growth and development are brought about by God’s power working in us both the desire and the ability to fulfil His purpose in our lives.

Sermon: Shine Brightly for Christ In the New Year Philippians 2:12-16 “Dear friends, you always followed my instructions when I was with you. And now that I am away, it is even more important. Work hard to show the results of your salvation, obeying God with deep reverence and fear. 13 For God is ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-16, John 3:16, Amos 4:12, Matthew 5:14-16

Denomination: Methodist

It Makes A Difference Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Oct 24, 2019

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Today, we begin a new series called “Less is Greater than More with God.” And the idea for this series came out of the last one.

Introduction: Today, we begin a new series called “Less is Greater than More with God.” And the idea for this series came out of the last one. In week four (4), if you remember, I used John the Baptist as an example of needing to let go of how we think things ought to be and let God take control of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

Your Crossroads And God's Roadmap

Contributed by Bright Adeyeye on Nov 22, 2019

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Just because a decisive path seems right doesn't mean it's the right one. But that does not mean it is wrong either. When at a crossroad, we must, therefore, ask and trust God to show us which way to go.

YOUR CROSSROADS AND GOD'S ROADMAP "This is what the Lord says: “Stop at the crossroads and look around. Ask for the old, godly way, and walk in it. Travel its path, and you will find rest for your souls. But you reply, ‘No, that’s not the road we want!’ Jeremiah 6:16. Just because a ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 6:16, Matthew 7:13-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Your Testimony Series

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Dec 8, 2020

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Is our conversation consumed by self or trivialities? Let’s learn to talk about Jesus. Let’s look at the example of John whose focus was not self, but telling about the Light, in John 1:6-28.

Prelude: Is our conversation consumed by self or trivialities? Purpose: Let’s learn to talk about Jesus. Plan: Let’s look at the example of John whose focus was not self, but telling about the Light, in John 1:6-28. [Note: the beginning verses of this chapter are wisely reserved for Christmas ...read more

Scripture: John 1:6-28

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Paradox Of Pursuing Knowledge About God And Experiencing Him

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Jun 8, 2019

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The danger of intellectual pursuit without an intimate experiential knowledge of God is that the heart can be come cold and brittle like a stone, making knowledge an idol.

I remember as a young Born-Again Christian, just starting my spiritual journey that I would walk in and through the presence of God effortlessly. I lived and breathed the supernatural. Signs and Wonders were everywhere! The anointing was powerful! Then I went to Bible School and was told those ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 36:26-27, 1 Thessalonians 5:17, John 16:13, 2 Timothy 3:16-17, 2 Timothy 2:15, 2 Peter 2:1, Matthew 24:11, Matthew 7:15, Matthew 28:19-20, 1 Peter 5:7, 1 John 4:1, Proverbs 3:5-8 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Is This A Curve Ball? (Advent 2009)

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Dec 1, 2023

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This sermon is about being surprised by tbd unexpected things much like Jesus seems to have surprised John the Baptist.

IS THIS A CURVE BALL? Text: Matthew 11:2-11 I read about someone’s recollection of a performance that he (Tom Wright) had been rehearsing for on stage at an earlier time in his life. He mentions that all had been going according to plan most of the time. “We had all rehearsed ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:2-11

Denomination: United Methodist

Building Your T.r.u.s.t. Fund

Contributed by Tony Searles on May 4, 2002

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Some practical steps about trusting God in your life...in all areas.

Stand & Read - Proverbs 3:5-6 ?Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. [6] In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight.? ?Building Your T.R.U.S.T. Fund? Prayer? This morning I want to bring our attention to an area ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6

Denomination: Other

God's Word For Good Dads

Contributed by Jd Traylor on May 13, 2001

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How to be a godly father

HANOVER BAPTIST CHURCH JUNE 18, 2000 J.D. Traylor, Pastor “God’s Word for Good Dads” ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

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