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  • Brian Buriff avatar

    Lanterns, Torches & Weapons

    Contributed by Brian Buriff on Apr 5, 2010
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    Just as the Gethsemane mob sought Christ with their lanterns, torches and weapons, people today (including veteran Christians) come with their lanterns, torches and weapons - misunderstanding the Christ they seek after.

    I. RUMOR: AMAZING WHERE IT LEADS PEOPLE & WHAT IT LEADS THEM TO DO A. Somewhere Someone Got The Idea If They We’re To Arrest Jesus = War B. Notice That They Sent A Detachment Of Troops 1. One commentator suggests this amounted to 300-600 soldiers 2. Not only Roman soldiers, but also ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Curse Of The Cargo Cult

    Contributed by Craig Sully on Apr 7, 2010
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    Rather than being a shoddy imitation, we need to emulate the Book of Acts Church, unintimidated by others.

    The Curse of the Cargo Cult 2 TImothy 3:1 This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come. 2 For men shall be lovers of their own selves, covetous, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy, 3 Without natural affection, trucebreakers, false accusers, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    How To Handle A Fool

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Apr 9, 2010
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    There will always be foolish people and we need to have knowledge on how to deal with them.

    How to Handle the Foolish Proverbs 26:1-28 As snow in summer and rain in harvest, So honor is not fitting for a fool. 2 Like a flitting sparrow, like a flying swallow, So a curse without cause shall not alight. 3 A whip for the horse, A bridle for the donkey, And a rod for the fool’s back. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Two Thousand Years Of Patience

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Apr 25, 2010
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    Lent, 1987: We are impatient for God to do something, but do not notice that already He is bringing aspects of the Kingdom, slowly but surely. Have faith and wait to see what He is certain to do.

    When I was a boy of about eight or ten years old, I undertook a brief experiment in gardening. I was told that a particular piece of ground in our back yard was mine to use, and I was given some packages of seeds and a few instructions and set to work. Well, that morning I cleared that plot of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Is It Ok To Ask God For A Sign? Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Apr 27, 2010
    based on 8 ratings
     | 37,613 views

    This message looks at the unusual "fleece" request that Gideon makes and then considers whether we are allowed to make similar requests.

    Is It Ok To Ask God For A Sign?: 1. This passage about Gideon’s fleece is a true story, but not an ironclad promise. - Judges 6:36-40. - God is under no obligation to answer “fleece” questions. - Not all Bible stories are directly applicable in the sense of being able to expect God to do the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steve Keeler avatar

    The Passover Old And New

    Contributed by Steve Keeler on May 9, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
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    The story of the Passover in Exodus 12 provides a wonderful model of God's way of salvation as Achieved by Jesus on the cross of Calvary.

    The Passover both Old and New by Steve Keeler Exodus 12:1-13 Now the LORD said to Moses and Aaron in the land of Egypt, this month shall be the beginning of months for you; it is to be the first month of the year to you. Speak to all the congregation of Israel, saying, On the tenth of this month ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "It Only Takes A Spark"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on May 27, 2010
    based on 7 ratings
     | 11,410 views

    We are empowered to continue the ministry of Christ—which is our calling! And all it takes is trusting God to be God. We need not be Superman or Wonderwoman. All we need is God and one another. All we need to do is, “Just do it!”

    Luke 17:5-6 Acts 2:42-47 “It only Takes a Spark” By: Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN I think, oftentimes, many of us are intimidated by our faith. Now what in the world do I mean by that? Well, for one thing, the mission of the Church is to ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Ned Bartlebaugh avatar

    An Expectancy Of God

    Contributed by Ned Bartlebaugh on May 7, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 10,889 views

    Consecrate yourselves, set yourself apart to God, and expect God to do great and mighty things in you and through you.

    Introduction: There was once a jockey who had an unbelievable winning record. Just before the end of any race, the jockey would lean way over and seemingly speak to the horse and then almost instantly the horse would have a sudden burst of energy and win the race. A reporter asked the jockey ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Do I Need My Old Testament? Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on May 8, 2009
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    Is there value in the Old Testament today?

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • If you have read your Old Testament, have you ever wondered how it fits in to our faith? Have you ever wondered why we do not observe the feasts and ceremonies that were celebrated in the Old Testament? • How does the Old Testament fit in for the Christian? Are we still ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Funeral For A Dead Nation Series

    Contributed by Rusty Tardo on May 10, 2009
     | 5,986 views

    Sobering messages from the book of Amos that are relevant to modern America

    Funeral for a Dead Nation Dr. Russell K. Tardo I. COULD AMOS’ PROPHECIES APPLY TO AMERICA? Amos, chapter 5, addresses the entire house of Israel while chapter 4 addressed the women of ease in Israel. Chapters 3, 4 and 5 all begin with, Hear the word. It’s God’s Word that transforms lives. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Daniel Habben avatar

    Lydia, A Model Christian Woman

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on May 12, 2009
    based on 14 ratings
     | 14,957 views

    Lydia, A Model Christian Woman 1) She humbly received the word of God 2) She gladly served the kingdom of God

    So Moms, are you tired of all the Mother’s Day pieces yet? I’m talking about the newspaper articles and television clips at this time of year that extol “super moms.” You know, they’re the women who keep their family fed with gourmet meals and dressed in the latest fashions while they themselves ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Charles Wood avatar

    God Writes His Law On Our Hearts. . .and Keeps Writing. . .and Writing. . .

    Contributed by Charles Wood on May 14, 2009
    based on 9 ratings
     | 12,304 views

    God’s fulfillment of Jeremiah’s prophecy about writing his law on our hearts is a project lasting our whole lives because we’re all like pesky computer documents or ink-resistant paper with, of course, no "Spell Check."

    5Th Sunday of Lent, March 29, 2009 Jeremiah 31:31-34 Psalm 51:3-4, 12-13, 14-15 Hebrews 5:7-9 John 12:20-33 The image from our first reading, of God writing his law on our hearts, is very consoling and meant to encourage us. This purpose becomes all the more clear by the passage’s contrast ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Jim Kane avatar

    The Heart Of Christ

    Contributed by Jim Kane on May 18, 2009
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     | 5,115 views

    Fifth Sermon in the 2009 Lenten Series, ‘The Body of Christ,’ and the communion meditation for Sunday, April 5, 2009

    I begin this morning with this question: (Slide 1) How is your heart this morning? How many here think that when you hear that question, immediately think of your physical heart? How many of your ‘inner’ heart? We can interpret this question in two ways. The first way has to do with the state of ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Anthony Zibolski avatar

    Honoring Your Mother

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on May 19, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 11,469 views

    Mothers day service. It is a message that will honor all the women of the church as well as the Mothers

    Honoring our Mothers Matthew 20:20-28 Disclaimer: This was prepared by prayer and thoughts from Sermon central contributors Introduction- Matthew 20:20-28 Read This is a unusual Scripture for Mother’s day. We see this as a scripture about two ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Thomas Bowen avatar

    Places, Things, Traditions Or People

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on May 29, 2009
    based on 8 ratings
     | 5,248 views

    Looking at what is important via they eyes of God...what is our mission?

    Places, things, traditions or People Matthew 28:18-20 Since Easter we have been attempting to look through the eyes of God, using scripture to help us to have his vision for each of us and for the church. Last week we listened to Peter’s description of believers as being a Royal priesthood. ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational