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  • C Jordan avatar

    The Story Of Jesus And His Church: New Beginnings

    Contributed by C Jordan on Jun 14, 2016
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    God’s desire is that His church would walk in the Spirit, living the Spirit-filled life, and bearing the fruit of the Holy Spirit in our lives.

    THE STORY OF JESUS AND HIS CHURCH: NEW BEGINNINGS INTRO TO THE BOOK OF ACTS: The Book of Acts is the Story of the Church • QUESTION: What is the church? (Discuss) INTRO TO THE HOLY SPIRIT: • One day, Jesus made the most shocking statement to His disciples: • “Nevertheless I tell you the truth. It ...read more

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    Good Beginnings, Midway Failures, Final Triumphs

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 21, 2013
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    Looking beyond our failures, and stepping into the blessings.

    GOOD BEGINNINGS, MIDWAY FAILURES, FINAL TRIUMPHS. Hebrews 11:8-16. Sometimes when we look at our Christian walk and life all we can see are our failures. Healthy self-examination all too easily declines into unhealthy introspection. It is good to be reassured that God views us not as we see ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    End Of A Year Of Trouble; Beginning Of A Year Of Mercy Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 25, 2015
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    Let Christ's transforming spirit make us a community of mercy and love.

    New Year’s Eve 2015 Joy of the Gospel The word “mercy” does not appear in either of our two readings today, yet our joy as we end a difficult year and continue the Holy Year of Mercy is to remember and celebrate the loving mercy of God. The “misericordia Dei” is what ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Beginnings - Pt. 4 - Gardens Grow Pansies Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Feb 2, 2011
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    Each year people make resolutions and talk about turning over a new leaf. It is a great time to focus on Beginnings!

    Beginnings Part 4 – Gardens Grow Pansies! I. Introduction I have asked some tough and challenging questions during this series. Questions like “What is the indicator to those around you that God is at the beginning of your entire life?” In week two, I asked you if you have a Word? Then last week I ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Beginning Of The End: Revelation 11:15-18 Series

    Contributed by Ken Henson on Sep 22, 2013
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    Jesus comes the second time 1. to Judge the dead 2. to reward his saints, all those who reverence His name, but small and great 3. to destroy those who destroy the earth

    11 15 The seventh angel sounded his trumpet, and there were loud voices in heaven, which said: “The kingdom of the world has become the kingdom of our Lord and of his Christ, and he will reign for ever and ever.” 16 And the twenty-four elders, who were seated on their thrones before ...read more

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    Why Begin Prayer With Praise? Lesson 2 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 10, 2023
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    “Bless the Lord, O my soul; and all that is within me, bless His holy name” (Ps. 103:1).

    A. WHY BEGIN PRAYER WITH PRAISE 1. Because Jesus instructed them to begin the Lord’s Prayer. “Hallowed be Your name” (Matt. 6:9). Other versions translate this to mean to honor His name, to reverence His name, to hold high His name. 2. Because the psalmist commands you, “Enter . . . His courts ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Begin With Gratitude No Matter When. No Matter What.

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 3, 2022
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    “You’re looking at a storm that’s changed the character of a significant part of our state, and this is going to require...

    “You’re looking at a storm that’s changed the character of a significant part of our state, and this is going to require, not just the emergency response now and the days or weeks ahead…this is going to require years of effort to be able to rebuild, to come back. Basically, you are looking at a ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    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

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Where One Life Ends And Another Begins Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on May 12, 2014
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    the cross is not just a symbol we look to or place our faith in, it is also a way of life for those who choose to follow Jesus. The word crux is defined as, “a vital, basic or pivotal point.” It’s the moment when everything changes,

    Where One Life Ends and Another Begins Mark 8:34-38 Lent is a season of preparation and reflection on our lives of following Jesus but more than anything, it is a journey to the cross. In the time of Jesus, the word for cross in Latin was, “crux” and was the ultimate symbol of shame ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Beginning Of The Good News About Jesus Christ Series

    Contributed by Fred Sigle on May 17, 2024
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    This is a study of the gospel of Mark regarding the life of Jesus. It is based on my personal study and research of Scripture and many books and sermons I have read over the years.

    GOSPEL OF MARK: GOD’S SERVANT IN ACTION BEGINNING OF THE GOOD NEWS ABOUT JESUS CHRIST A. Gospel of Mark. 1. Today we begin our Summer Sermon Series on the Gospel of Mark: God’s Servant In Action. a. Today’s lesson serves as an INTRODUCTION / OVERVIEW of Mark’s Gospel. b. Next Sunday I ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    New Beginnings: A Deep Dive Into Scripture 2024. Series

    Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Jan 19, 2024
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    In 2024 we have decided that a greater knowledge of scripture in a necessity, so here we go with an introduction to our congregation/Corps.

    New Beginnings Psalm 119:105: “Your word is a lamp?for my feet, ????a light?on my path.” We have a wee verse on our office wall that states, “You can’t go back and change the beginning, but you start where you are and change the ending.” In life I am sure that there are many times ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    It's Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 16, 2023
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    This sermon emphasizes the importance of humility in faith and reflects on the significance of Jesus's birth and His role as Emmanuel, our Savior.

    Welcome, dear friends, to this blessed gathering where we come together in unity and love, bound by the unbreakable thread of faith. We gather, not as strangers, but as brothers and sisters in Christ, sharing in the joy and peace that His love brings. We are here to seek comfort, wisdom, and ...read more

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    A Church Is Born Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Feb 28, 2012
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    In this introductory sermon, we learn about the beginning of the church at Thessalonica.

    Introduction: A. The story is told of two preachers who were standing by the side of a highway holding up two signs. One read, “The end is near!” The other held a sign that said, “Turn around before it’s too late!” 1. As a car approached, they lifted their signs, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Evolution: A Fairy Tale For Adults, Pt. 1 Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on May 18, 2004
    based on 85 ratings
     | 12,439 views

    Scholarly presentation w/ many facts, much data, and all in the spotlight of the Word of God! Powerpoints for entire series at website under "Devilution"

    EVOLUTION: A FAIRY TALE FOR ADULTS Questions People Ask We need to know what we believe and why we believe it. Take all the questions people in the world have, and they all boil down to one question… “Did God create man, or did man create God?” In other words, “Is man created in the image of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Steps To Doing A New Thing With God Series

    Contributed by John Gullick on Mar 5, 2015
     | 10,460 views

    A sermon that follows Elisha from Gilgal to the Jordan and looks at a comparison between that and the Christian journey.

    The theme that we have been following this year is God is doing a new thing. In the bible reading this morning we witness God doing a new thing in Israel as one Prophet – Elijah exits stage right and a new Prophey Elisha enters the scene. As Elisha picks up the mantle left for him by Elijah ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed