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  • Ken Sauer avatar

    "Come Out Of The Wilderness"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 4, 2006
    based on 35 ratings
     | 19,248 views

    The wilderness is an important place to visit, but not a place to stay.

    Mark 1:9-15 “Come Out of the Wilderness” By: Rev. Kenneth Sauer Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org Jesus’ wilderness time came immediately after His baptism and the powerful affirmation of Who He was: “You are my Son, whom I love; with you I am ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Coming To Christ With Purpose

    Contributed by Ron Hicks on Jul 20, 2006
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,294 views

    If you are going to receive anything from Christ, you are going to have to come to Him with purpose.

    Mark 5:22-34 22 And, behold, there cometh one of the rulers of the synagogue, Jairus by name; and when he saw him, he fell at his feet, 23 And besought him greatly, saying, My little daughter lieth at the point of death: I pray thee, come and lay thy hands on her, that she may be healed; and she ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Here Comes The Judge Series

    Contributed by David Henderson on Jan 3, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,646 views

    This message helps the listener understand the Biblical interpretation of the millennium by looking at 3 important truths. In this message i compare tv courtroom judges to the real judge.

    “Here Comes the Judge” Revelation 20:1-15 It’s interesting that there has been such an increase of shows on television that involve the court room. These shows really are all about the judge. He or she is the focus of the program. There is an entire station now devoted to Court TV. It all ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Promotion Comes To The Humble

    Contributed by David Shipman on Nov 5, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 5,843 views

    Bible study dealing with humbling ourselves to the Word of God.

    Promotion Cometh to the Humble I. Consider and contrast two characters: • Judas – was called a thief, was said of him that he had a devil, • Peter – flesh ruled, mouth got him into trouble, self-seeking  Both had the same opportunity – both had one of the greatest callings (original ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Come Home Again

    Contributed by Michael Flowers on Nov 10, 2001
    based on 43 ratings
     | 4,665 views

    It is never to late to come back to God. This sermon uses Luke 15:11-31 to tell the story of the prodigal son and his return home. It also presents the gospel at the end.

    Come Home Again By: God (Spoken by: Michael Flowers) - I really want a million dollars. - I can only think of all the things that I would do with all of that money. - I would buy a car, a house, and probably a few stores full of things too, while I was at it. - Everyday I wait for the voice to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Come Home To Christmas

    Contributed by Andrew Chan on Dec 1, 2004
    based on 46 ratings
     | 3,814 views

    Christmas is a sign of God’s welcome to all just as President Bush’s speech reminded Canadians regarding their welcome to Americans in their hour of need.

    Dec. 1, 2004, U.S. President George W. Bush remembered what Canada means to Americans. In a speech he gave he thanked Atlantic Canadians for helping the US on Sept.11. 3 years ago thousands of US citizens were stranded here due to the terrorist attacks on his country. Pres. Bush said, “You opened ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Coming To The Right Conclusion

    Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Sep 16, 2009
    based on 14 ratings
     | 8,340 views

    What do we really believe about Jesus? It will show in our lives.

    Intro. There are many things people need in life. Sometimes, we have needs to which we have no answers. There are no answers found in logic, none in knowledge, none in our culture, none in counseling, none in possession, none in relationships. Sometimes it appears there is no answers! Oh, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When The Storms Come

    Contributed by Blake Inscore on Sep 25, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,261 views

    God reveals His Fatherly love to His children, but it remains our choice to respond to that love.

    Introduction: A couple of months ago I showed you a short film from the Nooma series by Pastor Rob Bell called “Lump.” It was about his son, and a little white ball, and hitting his brother, and to top it all off lying to his parents. Do you remember the young boy curled up under the covers on his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jason Jones avatar

    Who's Coming For Dinner? Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Sep 20, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,819 views

    Exposition of 1 Cor 5:9-13, regarding the third part in the series on restorative accountability, or church discipline

    Text:1 Cor 5:9-13, Title: Who’s Coming for Dinner?, Date/Place: NRBC, 9/19/10, AM A. Opening illustration: Guess Who is Coming for Dinner, “Keep your friends close, and your enemies closer,” B. Background to passage: Remember, Paul has called the church out on its failure to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    He's Coming Back Series

    Contributed by Connail Johnson on Oct 23, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 17,370 views

    Some of the most exciting periods of our lives are the times of anticipation. The times when we can't think of anything but what we are expecting to occur. When we are living with an attitude of expectancy our steps begin to quicken & our eyes brighten as

    UPON THIS ROCK “HE’S COMING BACK!! Text: Acts 1:10-11 Introduction: An Attitude of Expectancy Some of the most exciting periods of our lives are the times of anticipation. The times when we can't think of anything but what we are expecting to occur. I can remember many times like ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Scott Chambers avatar

    Coming To Terms With Righteousness Series

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on Apr 8, 2013
     | 4,360 views

    This is the eight message in a series that examines the reality of our sin problem based on Romans chapters 1-5. This message examines the fact that God declares us righteous based on faith and not works.

    We have a hard time believing that anything is totally free. Whenever we see something free, we immediately assume that there are strings attached. The majority of us have experienced those hidden strings. “You have won a free vacation.” “Download the free clipart.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Jesus Will Come Again

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Oct 20, 2011
     | 4,882 views

    Let’s not be taken in by speculation about the second coming - Pastor Harold Camping notwithstanding

    TSL and TSJ 23-10-2011 Story: Following a severe storm in a village in Northumberland, the local Anglican priest and local Methodist minister decided to help their community and so each made a sign and positioned himself on the local road leaving their village. It wasn’t long before a car ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Jesus Comes To Us

    Contributed by Kimberly Belken on Aug 9, 2020
     | 3,512 views

    In the familiar story of Jesus walking on the water, we find good news in the fact that it is Jesus who is the key actor and Lord of all.

    Psychologists tell us that when we are presented with an event that is perceived as stressful or frightening, we tend to behave in one of two ways—fight or flight. That means that we either tend to gird our loins (to use a Biblical phrase), stare down, and attack that which is scaring us OR we run ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Ruin At His Coming Series

    Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Nov 2, 2017
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,864 views

    To establish that when the Lord returns, that shall be the end. And there will be “no rapture, no seven years of tribulation, and no 1000 year reign” upon the earth, at the second coming of Christ.

    INTRODUCTION Outline. The Ruin (tribulation) at His Coming Remarks. 1. In our lesson today we are going to be discussing a theme: “the ruin (tribulation) at His coming.” We will address the second theory in pre-millennialism in this lesson: “the 7 years of tribulation” upon the earth. Some teach ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Come See For Yourself PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 29, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 923 views

    This sermon explores divine discovery, discipleship, and unity, encouraging us to actively participate in our spiritual journey guided by God's transformative love.

    Greetings, dear friends, and welcome. We gather here today, not as mere spectators, but as active participants in the grand narrative of God's love. As we gather in this sacred space, we are reminded of the profound words of the esteemed preacher Aiden Wilson Tozer, who once said, "If I am to ...read more

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