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  • Ernie Arnold avatar

    Last Words - First Words

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Apr 16, 2019
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    Resurrection Day Sermon - looking at some of the last words of Jesus - IT IS FINISHED and then one of the first words of Our Risen Lord - "GO"

    Scripture: John 19:29-30; 20:11-18 Theme: Resurrection Sunday Title: Last Words, First Words INTRO: Grace and peace from God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit! Christ is Risen! He is Risen Indeed! This morning, I want to talk to you about last words and first words. In particular, some ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Over Coming Battle Fatigue

    Contributed by Don Campbell on Apr 25, 2023
     | 1,909 views

    The first line of the hymn Peace in the Valley reflects the discouragement that often fills the hearts of weary travelers: “Well, I’m so tired and so weary, but I must go along; till the Lord comes and calls me away.” If we are fighting the good fight, we are subject to battle fatigue.

    OVERCOMING BATTLE FATIGUE The first line of the hymn Peace in the Valley reflects the discouragement that often fills the hearts of weary travelers: “Well, I’m so tired and so weary, but I must go along; till the Lord comes and calls me away.” Most of us want that call to be like Abraham’s, to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    O Come, O Come, Immanuel

    Contributed by Allan Kircher on Dec 31, 2011
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     | 2,912 views

    Some today may think life is so terrible an affliction upon them that God seems to have forgotten to be gracious. I preach today that the Christ is born The grace of God is upon you today. Today, through the darkness shines the light Today, the t

    “O Come, O Come, Immanuel!” Pastor Allan Kircher 25 December 2011 Isaiah 40:1-2 Introduction Only ten hour’s more/Pacific Coast/13 short hours/Atlantic coast,  And another Christmas will be but a memory. A Few moments more to linger in the colorful radiance of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    O Come, O Come Emmanuel

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jul 17, 2012
    based on 5 ratings
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    God is with us.

    O Come, O Come Emmanuel November 29, 2009 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: God is with us. Focus Passage: Isaiah 7:14 Introduction: Pastor Clifford S. Stewart of Louisville, Kentucky, sent his parents a microwave oven one Christmas. Here's how he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Do Not Depart From The First Love

    Contributed by Chew Chew on Aug 7, 2007
    based on 15 ratings
     | 4,383 views

    A lesson from the Ephesus church

    Title: Do not Depart from the First Love Text: Acts 19; Revelations 2:1-5 Introduction After a season of revival, there is a tendency for God’s people to depart from him. This cycle of Revival, Departure, Repentance and Return is repeated again and again in scriptures and even in church history. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    "A Dinner Invitation. Are You Coming?"

    Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Aug 22, 2005
    based on 35 ratings
     | 6,483 views

    In this parable, you will find five reasons why people neglect the invitation to come to Christ. At first, we will look at the flimsy excuses given, and then we will lay open their hearts to the truth!

    Title "A Dinner Invitation" > >Introduction: Jesus is having supper. Someone says, "Won’t it be wonderful when we are having supper with you when you come into your kingdom." Jesus gives this parable. > >In this parable you will find five reasons why people neglect the invitation to come to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christ Will Return Series

    Contributed by Pastor Glen Key on Mar 2, 2011
     | 5,205 views

    ARTICLE 13 We believe in the pre-millennial second coming of Jesus. First, to resurrect the righteous dead and to catch away the living saints to Him in the air. Second to reign on the earth a thousand years.

    ARTICLE 13 We believe in the pre-millennial second coming of Jesus. First, to resurrect the righteous dead and to catch away the living saints to Him in the air. Second to reign on the earth a thousand years. Intro: The pre-millennial view holds that Christ will return to earth (this return ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Suffering And Glory - The Song Of The Servant

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Mar 12, 2023
     | 1,304 views

    This message, the first of 2, looks at Isaiah's prophesy of the Suffering Servant

    Messianic Prophecy - “Suffering & Glory” Lent is a sober season in the Christian calendar. It’s a time of reflection and consideration. So a sober question during this season of Lent. Do you ever feel you're just scraping by in this life? I don’t just mean financially, although that ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Coming Attractions

    Contributed by Lynn Malone on Dec 1, 2015
     | 6,437 views

    What if we anticipated the second coming of Jesus Christ the way we anticipate the new Star Wars movie?

    December 18, 2015 is the date everyone…and I mean everyone…has been waiting on. That’s the date the latest installment of Star Wars will be released. It must be the most anticipated coming attraction of all time. Star Wars: The Force Awakens begins again (or continues, whichever ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The King Is Coming

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Apr 1, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 8,784 views

    Proposition: When Jesus comes again He will come in power!

    The King Is Coming Text: Matt. 21:1-11 Introduction 1. Illustration: A little boy was sick on Palm Sunday and stayed home from church with his mother. His father returned from church holding a palm branch. The little boy was curious and asked, "Why do you have that palm branch, dad?" "You ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Timothy Archer avatar

    Coming Together

    Contributed by Timothy Archer on Apr 8, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 16,353 views

    Special sermon for a combined bilingual service at the University Church of Christ in Abilene, TX

    The last few weeks have been different, to say the least. Three weeks ago today, my family and I were worshiping with the church in Córdoba, Argentina. A week ago today, I was on a trip for Herald of Truth to Matanzas, Cuba, worshiping with the brothers there and witnessing several dozen baptisms. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Come As You Are Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Feb 15, 2019
     | 14,447 views

    Jesus makes it possible to come as you are, but impossible to leave as you came

    NOTE: This is a manuscript, and not a transcript of this message. The actual presentation of the message differed from the manuscript through the leading of the Holy Spirit. Therefore, it is possible, and even likely that there is material in this manuscript that was not included in the live ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tim Zingale avatar

    Coming Into The Kingdom

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on Sep 26, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 6,777 views

    A sermon for the 19th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 21 A Sermon about being in the kingdom of God

      19th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 21 Matthew 21:23-32 "Coming Into the Kingdom 23* ¶ And when he entered the temple, the chief priests and the elders of the people came up to him as he was teaching, and said, "By what authority are you doing these things, and who gave you this authority?" 24* ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Second Coming.”

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Dec 6, 2000
    based on 71 ratings
     | 7,044 views

    2nd Sunday of Advent Year C

    2nd Sunday of Advent Year C Lord of the Lake Lutheran Church Web page http://lordofthelake.org By The Rev. Jerry Morrissey, Esq., Pastor E-mail pastor@southshore.com Opening Prayer Heavenly Father empower each of us here today to be an example of John the Baptist to other people in our lives. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Come And See

    Contributed by Michael Deaton on Feb 1, 2003
    based on 61 ratings
     | 13,114 views

    Remembering the excitement of becoming a Christian

    Come and See John 1:43-51 Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away. I was reminded this week about age. I now say things that I heard my grandparents say. Things like, "I remember 40 years ago this month," or, "I remember the lines ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist