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  • Tim Gibson avatar

    The Isaac Test Series

    Contributed by Tim Gibson on May 18, 2001
    based on 86 ratings
     | 7,949 views

    Abraham’s offering up of isaac is not only a beautiful foreshadowing of God’s offering up of His only Son, Jesus, but it also shows us and important principle for our own Christian walk. Have you offered up any Isaacs lately ?

    (1) INTRODUCTION: What is the ’Isaac Test’(see verse 1) "God will test our faith by asking us to sacrifice those things that are most dear to us that He has blessed us with." (we are tested as Abraham was as we are the ’seed of Abraham’ - Galatians 3:29) He is not asking us something that He ...read more

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  • Mickey Bell avatar

    Taking The Step Of Faith Series

    Contributed by Mickey Bell on Apr 27, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 8,294 views

    Nehemiah waited on God and when he saw the open door he was not afraid to take the step of faith. It could have cost him his job and even his life but he was prayed up and ready.

    Nehemiah (#2 message in our study of Nehemiah) Ecclesiastes 3:1 “There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under heaven.” Timing dictates the order things happen and it also sets the pace by which it happens. 1. Recognize God’s timing 2. Accept God’s timing 3. Get in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Take Courage

    Contributed by Dana Visneskie on Sep 18, 2005
    based on 47 ratings
     | 11,205 views

    A message on faith and how to grow in our faith with God. I give 4 points that will help people grow in there faith and understanding of God, Enjoy!

    Title: Take Courage! Text: Mark 6:45-52 Using Dan 3 and the 3 Hebrew Children Pray!!! • Introduction: - What is Faith? - Faith is the radar that guides the ship into port when the person can’t see. - Faith is described this way by one person: Trusting commitment of one person to another, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Chris Swanson avatar

    Taking Inventory

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Dec 26, 2022
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    The process of counting what a company has in its inventory is known as taking inventory. Can we apply this same process to our Christian walk?

    Taking Inventory of the Church: Paul is discussing a trip with Barnabas. Why did Paul take this second missionary journey and what was the purpose? Why would they want to go? Why should they? What has happened since his last visit? How many have been converted? He wants to go back and check on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    Taking Notes Or Take Note?

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 19, 2004
    based on 195 ratings
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    Taking notes and taking note are important to the Christian life.

    INTRO.- ILL.- W.G. Blaikie says in his Life of Livingstone that when David Livingstone was sent as a student to preach at Sanford Rivers, he stood up in the pulpit and completely forgot what he was going to say. Although this incident would have signaled the end of public speaking for many, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Glorious Cross

    Contributed by James R. Rice on Feb 11, 2014
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    The great apostle Paul refused to glory in anything other than the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ. The cross itself was not glorious, but the work of the cross accomplished by our Lord Jesus Christ is where Paul gave glory.

    GLORIOUS CROSS OF CHRIST Galatians 6:14 A. What is the most glorious thing in all the world to you? 1. One would say, “It would be glorious to have plenty of money.” Another, “It would be glorious too have political power.” Someone else, “It would be glorious to have a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Cross

    Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Sep 25, 2022
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    The message of the cross is a stumbling block to Jews and folly to Gentiles, but to those who are being saved it is the wisdom of God. Do we have a "cross centered" view today?

    THE CROSS Text: 1 Corinthians 1:17-25, 1 Corinthians 2:1-6 OPEN WITH PRAYER AND THANKSGIVING I love studying God’s Word. I absolutely love it. I would rather study God’s Word than watch football or go to a UFC fight, which is saying a lot, because I enjoy both of those things. I would rather ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Beauty Of The Cross Series

    Contributed by Keith Buice on Jan 5, 2006
    based on 47 ratings
     | 11,793 views

    The first in a 4 part sermon defining and introducing our new Mission statement

    The Beauty of the Cross Philippians 2:5-11 Intro: Today, we begin a series of sermons that will guide us through a study of the meaning, power and effect of Calvary’s Cross. It is an old common saying that beauty is in the eye of the beholder. The cross of Jesus was a rough and ugly instrument of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mike Hays avatar

    The Way Of The World/The Way Of The Cross

    Contributed by Mike Hays on Feb 29, 2004
    based on 44 ratings
     | 4,107 views

    Paul wraps up his letter to the church in Galatia by reemphasizing our dependence upon Christ and the sufficiency of the cross.

    The Way of The World/The Way of The Cross Galatians 6:11-18 I am so glad you are with us today as we finish this study of Paul’s powerful letter to the Galatians. Won’t you open your Bible to Galatians 6:11-18 and let’s read together. 11See what large letters I use as I write to you with my own ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    The Willingness Of The Cross Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Mar 10, 2017
     | 9,685 views

    Jesus example calls us to display the willingness of the cross in our daily lives.

    The Willingness Of The Cross Text: Phil. 2:5-11 Introduction 1. Illustration: John Stott, said, "I could never myself believe in God if it were not for the cross. In the real world of pain, how could one worship a God who was immune to it? I turn to that lonely, twisted, tortured figure on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Steven Simala Grant avatar

    At The Cross

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Aug 26, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,789 views

    Providing an opportunity for us to reflect on the cross of Jesus and of the Lord's table.

    At the Cross August 7, 2011 John 19:17-42 Intro: I spent a good couple of hours last Monday floating down the Pembina river. It was a beautiful sunny day, the river was warm, and so we set out. If you’re not familiar with the Pembina, it is about an hour west, just past Wabamun lake, in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. JWT Spies avatar

    At The Cross

    Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on Feb 21, 2023
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     | 10,329 views

    Jesus took on the sins of man, and it was at the cross.

    As we look at our text this morning, we see Mary, the mother of Jesus, is no longer the adolescent who gave birth in a manger that was filled with hay. She is now 33 and 1/2 years removed from that scenario. And at this juncture in time the average age of those who lived in that day was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Anthony Zibolski avatar

    At The Cross

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Apr 23, 2024
     | 992 views

    The final week of Jesus ministry and He is always teaching us new things about Him and what He has done for us.

    At the Cross Luke 23:32-43 Good Morning everyone- We are glad that you have joined us this morning and I invite you to open your bibles to John 12 and then Luke 23:32-43 We have been in a study of the final week of Jesus ministry where He goes to the cross and his resurrection celebration on ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    Cross Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Apr 4, 2009
    based on 70 ratings
     | 23,622 views

    Jesus exposed the darkness in the hearts of men, but rather than stepping into the light, they decided to snuff out the Light. Summary of the last 24 hours of Jesus’ life w/ focus on 7 sayings on the cross. Link inc. to audio/video, PowerPoint.

    Cross Matthew 26 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/Cross.html Betrayal and Arrest of Jesus The Jewish leaders had become very hostile toward Jesus and His supposed authority, so they took counsel to kill Him. Matthew 26:1-4 1 And it came to pass, when Jesus had finished all these sayings, he said ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mary Erickson avatar

    In Search Of The Cross

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on Sep 16, 2024
     | 549 views

    A sermon for the season following Pentecost, Year B, lectionary 24

    September 15, 2024 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Mark 8:27-38 In Search of the Cross Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Yesterday, September 14, is recognized as Holy Cross Day. The festival commemorates when St. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran