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The Unexpected Jesus (Sermon 1) At Work Today! Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 4, 2024

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Many times in the Gospels, Jesus shows up in ways that people did not expect. He often defies expectations, both then and now, and as we look at three powerful moments in Scripture, we will see how Jesus reveals Himself in unexpected ways.

Transformed by Truth: The Unexpected Jesus (sermon 1) At work today! Luke 24:13-35, John 4:4-30, Isaiah 55:8-9 Introduction Have you ever had a moment when something or someone completely surprised you? Maybe you expected one outcome, but what actually happened caught you off guard and left you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35, John 4:4-30, Isaiah 55:8-9, Proverbs 3:5-6, Galatians 3:28, Matthew 28:19-20 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Are You Able To Stand

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Sep 16, 2010

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We must have Christ in the last days to be able to stand.

ARE YOU ABLE TO STAND Rev. 6:17For the great day of his wrath is come; and who shall be able to stand? There a number of people who will not be able to stand. 1. Not the sinner Psalms 130 :3If thou, LORD, shouldest mark iniquities, O Lord, who ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 6:17

Denomination: Baptist

Three Bible Facts About Life's Storms Series

Contributed by Keith Crouch on Apr 30, 2005

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This is the second in a series that looks at dealing with the storms of life from a biblical perspective

Three Bible Facts About Life Storms Acts 27:13-44 I. Life’s Storms Are Times of Despair A. Storms Surprise Due to Deception (v. 13) Storms Surprise Us Due To: • Faulty theology – John 6:33, Job 14:1 • Faulty advice – Acts 27:11 • Faulty security – Proverbs 3:5-6 B. Storms Often cause a sense of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:13-44

Denomination: Baptist

Make God Your Priority

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Nov 13, 2014

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The world wants you to make it a priority; we must remember God is our real priority.

Make God Your Priority November 9, 2014 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: The world wants you to make it a priority; we must remember God is our real priority. Focus Passage: Daniel 3:13-18 Supplemental Passage: "You shall have no other gods before ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

Disappointing Disciples Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Feb 6, 2001

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Jesus had to deal with disappointing disciples. So do we. How do we deal with them? By applying the new Law of Love.

John 13 begins with the wonderful statement: ’Having loved his own who were in the world, [Jesus] now showed them the full extent of his love.’ It’s a picture of an intimate relationship with his disciples, like that of a loving parent who will do anything for their children. Yet even as he’s ...read more

Scripture: John 13:18-38

Denomination: Anglican

Preserving Power For God's People

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Oct 15, 2003

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No people whose guardian is Jehovah God can be overcome while they are actively serving and obeying Him, for God preserves His people.

Preserving Power For God?s People Text: Ps.34: 7; I John 4: 4b; II Kings 6: 15-16 Intro: The biblical accounts of God?s miracles performed through Elijah and Elisha are some of the most extraordinary and exciting found in the pages of God?s Word. The account under consideration today, Elisha ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 6:15-16, Psalm 34:7

Denomination: Baptist

Narnia: Not A Tame Lion Series

Contributed by Jack Starr on Jan 8, 2006

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God uses reality to shatter our false images of him in order for us to embrace his more amazing truth.

Not A Tame Lion Sermon - 1/8/06 Colossians 1:15-20 Opening My wife has become an addict of home improvement programs and It’s Sunday night. That means that in my home we will be watching a show called Extreme Makeover: Home Edition I actually like it a lot, except when she looks over at me ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-20

Denomination: Methodist

Alien Visitors To Earth – Congress Listens – July August 2023 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Aug 23, 2023

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The world is more focussed than ever on sci-fi movies and alien life, so much so, that a hearing was convened by the United States Congress into Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UFOs). What is the Christian perspective on this?

ALIEN VISITORS TO EARTH – CONGRESS LISTENS – July August 2023 As I am writing this now, (early August 2023) there is a Congressional hearing in the United States called by the White House, into UFOs which are now called Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP). This hearing is chaired by a Mr ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:16, Philippians 1:9, Ephesians 6:12, 1 Thessalonians 4:14-18, 2 Timothy 3:13 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Expectations Series

Contributed by Eric Amundson on Dec 14, 2000

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Having big expectations of God.

There is a ministry of this church that takes place every Thursday that there is school. The Good News Club meets after school every single Thursday. I haven’t said enough about it. What is going on there is truly amazing. We have been averaging between 15 to 20 kids every week. Dan Utley is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:67-76

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Devil, You Can't Have My Marriage!

Contributed by Derrick Strickland on Jun 5, 2003

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Our marriages are under attack. It’s time to take a stand for our marriages!

“Devil, You Can’t Have My Marriage!” Ephesians 5: 25-33 INTRO: 1. There are certain things in our life that will never change, nor improve until we take a stand. a. There are certain things in life that will never be secure until we take a stand. b. It’s time to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:25-33

Denomination: Pentecostal

Doesn't God Love Me? Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on May 13, 2005

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In the midst of trials, we need to know that God loves us and has a purpose

INTRODUCTION SLIDE #1 „X When you are going through difficult times do you feel loved by God? „X How do you think you would feel if you were seeing your family being persecuted because of their faith or if you suffer persecution because of your faith in Jesus? „X Would you feel loved? Abandoned? ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:12-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Rapture: Will You Be Left Behind?

Contributed by Wayde Wilson on Mar 17, 2001

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Rapture

TEXT: Matthew 24:37-42 (READ) INTRO: Much has been written and said about the Rapture of the Church. Best-selling books (like the popular “Left Behind” series) have been written. Countless sermons have been preached on the subject. Many of us have watched gospel films (like the old Billy Graham ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:37-42, 1 Corinthians 15:51

Denomination: Pentecostal

Lessons From Joseph Of Arimathea

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jun 16, 2014

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Although we don't have much written about this man - all FOUR gospel writers tell of his contribution and from him, we can learn much.

Lessons from Joseph (Of Arimathea) Mark 15:42-47 • Life’s lessons come from some unusual places and unusual people. As a college student, I went to a church as interim Minister of Music/Youth for a little over 6 months. During that time the pastor (who shall remain nameless) taught me ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:42-47

Denomination: Baptist

Love One Another

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jul 7, 2020

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We are called to love one another. we do not always have to agree to love like Christ.

Love one another 1 John 3:11-24 Introduction- Good Morning, As we begin the service this morning, listen to the lyrics to the song “Do it again” from Elevation worship. Walking around these walls, I thought by now they’d fall But you have never failed me yet. Waiting for change to come Knowing ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:11-24

Denomination: Nazarene

Sheep And Goats PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 22, 2023

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Emphasizes the Christian responsibility to serve God by serving and loving others, recognizing Christ in the needy, and living out our faith daily.

Welcome, dear friends, to another blessed gathering in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. It's wonderful to see each one of you here, eager and ready to receive the Word of God. We are here, not by chance, but by divine appointment. We are here to gather manna from heaven, to drink from the well of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Topics: Final Judgment

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