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Repentance Series

Contributed by Mark Adams on Jan 15, 2005

based on 33 ratings

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This uses Joel 2 as a base passage, and talks about the urgency, nature of, and rewards of true repentance.

(Note to reader: I am heavily indebted to Raymond C. Ortlund Jr. in my preparation of this sermon. It is largely based on a chapter in his book "When God Comes To Church" called "We Return to God" Also, at any place where verse numbers are given with no other information, it is understood that ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Mary Magdalene Series

Contributed by Alan Mccann on Nov 15, 2004

based on 116 ratings

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How we can learn from Mary Magdalene’s example

MARY MAGDALENE – JOHN 20.1-18 Over the past year one of the major best sellers has been a book called the Da Vinci Code. The book purports to be genuine history of a secret which the Christian church has tried to suppress for nearly 2000 years – namely that Jesus did not die on the cross but was ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Does Jesus Reveal Himself To You?

Contributed by Joel Santos on Nov 24, 2004

based on 38 ratings

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Jesus reveals Himself to people who seek for Him earnestly.

Does Jesus Reveal Himself to You? Matthew 2:1-2:12 Main Idea : Jesus reveals Himself to people who seek for Him earnestly. Historical background The Magi were men who were skilled in philosophy, medicine and natural science. They were soothsayers and interpreters of dreams. In later times the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Believers We Need To Study The Word Of God Series

Contributed by David Jenkins on Dec 7, 2004

based on 10 ratings

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Believers we need to study the Word of God

1st Timothy 4: If you instruct the brethren in these things, you will be a good minister of Jesus Christ, nourished in the words of faith and of the good doctrine which you have carefully followed. 7But reject profane and old wives’ fables, and exercise yourself toward godliness. 8For ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:1-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

I Am The Vine Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Dec 13, 2004

based on 104 ratings

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Jesus used symbolism of the Grape Vine to picture our relationship with God.

I AM series #7 I AM the Vine John 15 Scripture Reading: John 15:5-8 INTRODUCTION: This summer I’ve been preaching about the I AM statements that Jesus made. There are 7, and all of them are recorded in the Gospel of John. I learned something while doing this series. (Even when you’re in ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Mastering My Mouth: Part I Series

Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Jul 24, 2007

based on 6 ratings

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First part of this message focus’ on words that wound (from Proverbs) and the need for a changed heart.

We are continuing in our series through the book of Proverbs to seek God’s wisdom for everyday living. When I began going through Proverbs and categorizing different proverbs into various topics. The one topic which kept coming up again and again was the tongue or the mouth. There are more ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 12:18

Denomination: Methodist

If I Were Satan

Contributed by David Wilson on Aug 11, 2007

based on 4 ratings

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If I were Satan this is how i would attack the Church.

If I were Satan I spend a lot of time trying to figure out what we need to do next to use Memorial Park Christian Church in a way that would be of the maximum benefit to the kingdom. I pray for guidance, I visit with members of leadership as well as with ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18

Denomination: Christian Church

God-Approved Prayer Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Aug 14, 2007

based on 1 rating

| 3,428 views

Exposition of Acts 4:23-31 about the reaction of the early church to persecution by going to prayer and God answering in a mighty way

Text: Acts 4:23-31, Title: God-Approved Prayer, Date/Place: NRBC, 8/19/07, AM A. Opening illustration: 9 out of 10 American say they pray, 8 out of 10 say they pray regularly, 6 out of 10 say they pray daily, even 2/3 of unchurched people say that they pray… B. Background to passage: After the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-31

Denomination: Baptist

Todo Lo Que Quiero Para Navidad Es Alguien Que Me Aconseje – Parte 1 Series

Contributed by Joshua Pinto on Dec 12, 2005

based on 30 ratings

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El día de hoy vamos a mirar el primer nombre en este pasaje que describe a Jesús. El nombre es, “Consejero Admirable”. Entonces todo lo que quiero para navidad es alguien que me aconseje. Miremos 5 aplicaciones y descubramos las cualidades de un gran co

Todo Lo Que Quiero Para Navidad Es… Alguien Que Me Aconseje – Parte 1 Todo lo que quiero para navidad es… ¿Cómo terminarías la frase? Si recordamos los regalos más populares que recibimos en años anteriores nos reiríamos, sabiendo que algunos de ellos están en la basura o guardados en alguna caja ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Embracing Grief And Loss Series

Contributed by Dave Bootsma on Dec 15, 2005

based on 18 ratings

| 12,858 views

Some see grief as something to get over with as quick as possible, but God wants to deepen us through it.

Grief is typically treated as something to be "gotten over with" as soon as possible, or certain things are not seen as worthy of grief. If others were not impacted the same way as you then you have the problem. There doesn’t seem to be any room for people responding differently when it comes to ...read more

Scripture: John 11:17-44

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Avoiding The Spirit Of Confusion

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Nov 29, 2020

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The Spirit of Confusion has been released by the enemy to deceive the people of God and confuse the world. We now have people that are not able to differentiate between the truth and lies.

Avoiding the Spirit of Confusion By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING:- Last week I spoke about Beware A Warning to the People of God and I dealt with False Prophets, Ear Ticklers, Heretic’s and so on that are operating in the church or rather under the guise of the church and holiness that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:33, 1 Timothy 4:1-3, Malachi 3:18

Denomination: Apostolic

What If There Was No Christmas?

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Dec 13, 2020

based on 2 ratings

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In this sermon I am going to talk about what would happen if Christmas had not occurred to show how greatly we have been blessed even if the government shuts large gatherings down this year.

What if there was no Christmas? Matthew 1:18-25 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 Government officials all over the world have been discussing the possibility of severely limiting gatherings at Christmas time. This scares many people for we have many traditions we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Only Jesus Will Bring Peace To The Earth Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Dec 23, 2020

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There will only be peace on earth when Jesus comes again to rule. All Bible references are from the NASB.

We have been examining what the angels were praising God about when they praised God with the words: Luke 2:14 “Glory to God in the highest, And on earth peace among men with whom He is pleased.” As we have commented on this over the past few weeks, this peace on earth was directed towards those ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 2:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

The Hope And Promise Of Advent Series

Contributed by Dr. Fred W. Penney on Dec 16, 2019

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We have made Christmas too small -- think big - kingdom big!

“The Hope & Promise of Advent” Isaiah 9: 9:1 Nevertheless, there will be no more gloom for those who were in distress. In the past he humbled the land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali, but in the future he will honor Galilee of the nations, by the Way of the Sea, beyond the Jordan— 2 The ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jacob's Ladder - A Powerful Encounter With The Presence Of God.

Contributed by Peter Pilt on Apr 29, 2019

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Looking at the encounter that Jacob had with God at Bethel. Unpacking that story and looking at principles to apply into our lives.

These are my raw sermon notes for the first sermon in the series The Wisdom and Power of Ancient Stories – first story is Jacob’s Ladder found in Genesis 28. The context of the story is that Jacob has just tricked his older twin brother out of the birth right blessing and Esau now is seething mad ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 45:1, Genesis 27:41, Genesis 28:12-15, Romans 12:2, Psalm 61:2 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

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