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  • Christopher Nerreau avatar

    Who Were You Expecting?

    Contributed by Christopher Nerreau on Apr 12, 2009
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    Christ Longs to make a "Triumphal Entry" into our hearts but our expectations of who Christ is “supposed” to be can keep us from receiving Christ as He actually is.

    WHO WERE YOU EXPECTING? “Misunderstanding Christ at the Triumphal Entry.” Mt. 21:1-17 Fr. Christopher M. Nerreau Introduction: • Have you ever listened to someone on the radio and then seen them in person? They are never what you expect. Or have you ever read a book and then watched the movie, ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    Who We Were, Are And Shall Be

    Contributed by C Vincent on Feb 13, 2009
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    Examining the nature of man before Christ, with Christ now and the future glory of the Christian

    1 John 3:1- 3 "Behold, what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called the sons of God: therefore the world doesn’t know us, because it did not know him. NKJV The Holy Spirit would have us pay particular attention to ‘behold’. The apostle himself, though evidently ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Matthew Kratz avatar

    Why Were You Chosen? Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Mar 1, 2015
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    1) Why God Chooses (Ephesians 1:3), 2) When God Chooses (Ephesians 1:4), 3) For What did God Choose (Ephesians 1:5-6)

    There is a point in any group athletic competition when teams are chosen. Sometimes they are chosen by tryouts where coaches make the final selection. In impromptu games, there are often more casual methods. Sometimes captains are selected, and they pick the teams. Other times random numbers are ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Terry Martell avatar

    Narnia: What If There Were No Christmas Series

    Contributed by Terry Martell on Dec 28, 2005
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    The Narnians long for spring, well, really they long for much more than spring, they long to be rescued from the evil witch, they long for the return of Aslan, the Rightful ruler of Narnia; they long for hope that is bigger than their everyday hardships a

    Narnia Christmas Series “What if there were no Christmas” Oakbrook Church 12/24/05 Intro.- It looks like we have a long winter ahead of us. (slide-) I hate it when we get snow and cold so early. I was born and raised in GB, so this isn’t anything new, but the older I get the longer and colder and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Matthew Kratz avatar

    Why Were You Chosen? Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Apr 24, 2020
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    Paul reveals God plan for the redeemed, as he shows: 1) Why God Chooses (Ephesians 1:3), 2) When God Chooses (Ephesians 1:4), and 3) For What did God Choose (Ephesians 1:5-6a)

    Ephesians 1:3-6a [3] Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places, [4] even as he chose us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and blameless before him. In love [5]he ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    And So Were Some Of You Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Jun 11, 2014
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    Our Past, Sanctification, The Holy Spirit, Justification

    1 Corinthians 6:1-11 May 19, 2024 Introduction: How broken does something have to be to be really broken? Can something be so broken it’s beyond restoration? Both really important answers depend on what we’re talking about. If you’re talking about the visor in your car being broken...it ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    We’re Waiting For God

    Contributed by William D. Brown on May 9, 2008
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    keep the faith and continue to trust God because the scoffers are a sure sign of His coming.

    WE’RE Waiting for God Luke 12:35- 40 There have always been people who don’t believe the bible, or any thing to do with God, there’s always been scoffers and people who belittle and make light of believers in Jesus Christ, and there will be people like that when we the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Charlie Roberts avatar

    You Were Worth It...

    Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Dec 13, 2015
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    Know that Gods love will help you walk out of that setback right down the street to your comeback... Better, healthier, stronger...more blessed and more loved Then you were before...

    You were worth it... Here we are December 13, 2015 with Christmas fast approaching... it is yet that time of year again where we will experience and share in exchanging and giving gifts. It is that time of year we experience giving and sharing with one another...And If you want to know about ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    But I Thought They Were Saved!

    Contributed by Pastor Jeff Hughes on Jan 22, 2014
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    You can't be a backslider unless you slid forward to begin with!

    This week we take another break from our series in Revelation with a look at the topic of losing one's salvation. Rather than to look at the doctrine of Eternal Security in depth, we will take a short look at it tomorrow then look at some of the reasons that people think that a person can lose ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

  • Dennis Lawrence avatar

    We're Here Together

    Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Nov 16, 2005
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    In the Church, we’re put here together by Jesus.

    We’re Here Together Cornwall/Montreal May 7, 2005 We’re here together, in our church. What is our relationship to each other? Sometimes, as we go along, we become unclear about our relationship with each other, or we simply forget what it ought to be. We have to understand what Jesus sees and what ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Mike Rickman avatar

    This Is What We Were Meant To Be

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Mar 4, 2011
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    The church is to be unified on all fronts in order to be what God has called us to be.

    March 6, 2011 Morning Worship Text: Philippians 2:1-11 Subject: The Body of Christ Title: This Is What We Were Meant To Be I did a sermon series here back in 2003 about Looking for the Perfect Church. The first sermon in the series was about how Jonah heard the word of God and ran from it ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Doug Fannon avatar

    We’re All In This Together Series

    Contributed by Doug Fannon on Apr 6, 2020
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    When we face a crisis, we, as the body of Christ are mandated to show love for one another, love, not just in word, but in action.

    These are tough times. Many are quarantined at home. Many are struggling to get by. Many are unable to get to the store to buy need supplies. Many are hurting and unable to receive comfort because of social distancing. Many are scared and have diseases and other health issues. They wonder what ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    When We're Released

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jun 27, 2007
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    Let’s consider from this text what should happen once we’ve been released from the prison of sin. 1- When released we must go to God’s people 2- When released we must raise our voices in prayer 3- When released we must allow God’s Spirit to work

    INTRO.- ILL.- The warden of a Midwest prison sent a note around to inmates asking for suggestions on the kind of party they’d recommend to celebrate its 25th anniversary. The prisoners all had the same idea—OPEN HOUSE. ILL.- Not long after a wealthy contractor had finished building the Tombs ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • John Gaston avatar

    What Were You Thinking?

    Contributed by John Gaston on Dec 8, 2016
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    Why didn’t Peter “snap” when he heard the rooster crow the first time? God gives us warnings, afterward we get consequences. Jesus' word always came to pass. Why didn't Peter get the hint? Do we?

    WHAT WERE YOU THINKING? Mk. 14:27-31,66-72 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A duck walked into Burger King and walked up to the counter. The crabby assistant manager said, “Can I help you?” The duck said, “Yeah, you got any duck food?” “No we don’t. This is Burger ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Michael Karpf avatar

    If I Were A Rich Man Series

    Contributed by Michael Karpf on Feb 20, 2009
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    A warning against the dangers of riches; they are temporal and instead of hoarding them, we need to use them in furthering God’s kingdom.

    IF I WERE A RICH MAN James 5:1-6 This past week I was reminded of what I shared with you last week about making plans and not consulting God. It’s important to remember that if God wills our plans will come to pass. And we need to trust Him to bring them to pass and if our plans are not His will ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free