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  • Jake Kircher avatar

    Other Must Come Second Series

    Contributed by Jake Kircher on Dec 28, 2005
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,299 views

    God first, then must come others.

    Last week, we talked about that as we respond to God’s call to go and change the world that we need to have a relationship with God as our first priority in whatever we do. We first talked about what it looked like. We said that it starts by putting in the time and effort to get to know God. By ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Forgiveness Must Have A Face

    Contributed by Rev Ken Shedenhelm on Sep 22, 2013
     | 4,731 views

    There's nothing more important to a Christian than forgiveness. It is the basis of our salvation, and we can't love one another as He loved us without forgiving one another. Therefore, we need to understand what forgiveness is and what it is not.

    "When I was a kid, I used to pray every night for a new bicycle. Then I realized that the Lord doesn't work that way... so I stole a bicycle... and asked him to forgive me." Well, there are 100s of jokes about forgiveness- the one I read is by Emo Phillips- and there are legions of people who ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Communion - Open, Closed, Or Cracked? Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 7, 2020
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     | 6,199 views

    Is the Communion Meal Open to all who profess Christ? Or is it overseen by the congregation hosting the meal and thus restricted to those who are in open fellowship with the assembly? The message is a study of this controversial question.

    “In the following instructions I do not commend you, because when you come together it is not for the better but for the worse. For, in the first place, when you come together as a church, I hear that there are divisions among you. And I believe it in part, for there must be factions among you in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Must We Suffer?

    Contributed by David Taylor on Apr 18, 2003
    based on 88 ratings
     | 10,447 views

    Instruction on the handling of suffering falls short because it leaves us with the resounding question of why, and it is in this sermon we see four reasons that Paul gave on why we suffer.

    CBS News anchor Dan Rather admits he was always fascinated by the sport of boxing, even though he was never good at it. “In boxing you’re on your own; there’s no place to hide,” he says. “At the end of the match only one boxer has his hand up. That’s it. He has no one to credit or to blame except ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    You Must Know The Thresher Series

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jul 7, 2014
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     | 4,503 views

    Ultimately, the Lord makes people hear and will sort out the wheat from the chaff. That is not your job.

    The last thing you need to know about the harvest is the Thresher. The harvest is all about the Lord and in this time He uses the Holy Spirit to bring about the fruit. Ezek 2:3-10 3 And he said unto me, Son of man, I send thee to the children of Israel, to a rebellious nation that hath ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    You Must Be Born Again

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on May 29, 2021
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    God's great gift is a new birth in Christ

    John 3:13-17: You must be born again Story: Richard Daly who was mayor of Chicago for 21 years (1955-1976). Mayor Daly was known as a rather forbidding guy to work for. One day one of Mayor Daly’s speech writers came in and asked for a pay raise. Mayor Daly, who was rather stingy responded ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Believers Must Not Marry Unbelievers PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023
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     | 843 views

    The main point of this sermon is to emphasize the importance of building strong, Christ-centered relationships, particularly in marriage, by being betrothed to Christ, avoiding the dangers of marrying unbelievers, and embracing the blessings of marrying fellow believers.

    Good morning, dear brothers and sisters in Christ! Today, we gather together to explore a truly remarkable passage from the book of Ezra that speaks directly to our relationships, our marriages, and our spiritual lives. Our sermon today is centered on the Betrothal of Believers to Christ, the ...read more

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    Some Things Must Be Retained PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 20, 2023
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     | 702 views

    Encourages believers to focus on heavenly matters, find joy in Christ, and live lives hidden with Him, seeking wisdom from God's Word.

    Good morning, dear friends. It's always a delight to gather together in this sacred space, where we can lift our hearts in worship and open our minds to the wisdom of God's Word. We're here today, not because we are perfect, but because we are in pursuit of the One who is. We're here today, not ...read more

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    The Message We Must Proclaim Series

    Contributed by Greg Laurie on Sep 11, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 16,997 views

    Let a Jonah get right with God and the entire city of Nineveh gets saved.

    For more resources related to this sermon, go to go.harvest.org. ******* I heard about an old codger who liked to sometimes go fishing. He was sitting in his boat the other day when he heard a voice say, “Pick me up!” He looked around and couldn’t see anyone. He thought he was ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    We Must Never Forget Series

    Contributed by Rich Anderson on Sep 11, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,786 views

    Remembering the events of September 11th and a call to forgiveness

    “If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land.” (2nd Chronicles 7:14) We must never forget. How can any of us forget the early hours of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Church Must Address Abortion Series

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Jan 19, 2015
     | 5,064 views

    As a church we must address abortion, 3 things today (material adapted from Andreas Kostenberger's book, God Marriage, and Family, pgs. 130- 133; outline adapted from an article by Frederica Mathewes- Green entitled "Wanted: A New Pro Life Strategy"

    HoHum: On a bright, beautiful day, full of promise, Mavis laid an egg. This was not an extraordinary event since Mavis was a chicken, but Mavis was not pleased. "An egg? An egg? What do I want with an egg?" said Mavis to herself. "An egg is just not in my plans. I’ll have to get rid of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Why Must We Suffer

    Contributed by David Benson on Dec 21, 2005
    based on 13 ratings
     | 3,864 views

    Why does God allow Christians to suffer?

    Why Must We Suffer Doesn’t God love us? Why does he allow us to suffer? These are common questions. Let’s look at the answers taken from God’s word. (We suffer because of the) Aging Process Since man no longer has direct access to the Tree of Life which was in the Garden of Eden, we must face ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    You Must Be Crushed And Broken

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Aug 24, 2023
     | 1,673 views

    surrendering your life to Him so that He can crush those things that keep you from HIm

    You must be crushed and broken 2 Peter 1:3-11 Good morning everyone, if you would turn to 2 Peter chapter one. This will be our text this morning. I am glad that you have joined us. Let’s Pray- The last time we were together, we spoke of being born again, the experience of Nicodemus and Jesus and ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Michael Stark avatar

    Revival Must Start At Home

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 8, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,834 views

    We long for revival, but revival seems to be delayed. Contemporary Christians must "break up the fallow ground" if we will ever experience revival.

    “From the days of Gibeah, you have sinned, O Israel; there they have continued. Shall not the war against the unjust overtake them in Gibeah? When I please, I will discipline them, and nations shall be gathered against them when they are bound up for their double iniquity. “Ephraim was a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Must The Stones Cry Out?

    Contributed by John Gaston on Aug 12, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,011 views

    Jesus said the stones would cry out if His disciples didn't praise Him. We’re looking at why praise had to rise, what kind of praise they offered, the opposition to His praise, and how all this effects us.

    MUST THE STONES CRY OUT? Lk. 19:35-40 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: Coming Up Short 1. A robber went into a convenience store. He picked up a pack of gum and approached the cashier. He handed the gum & a $20 bill to the cashier. The cashier opened the cash register & turned to scan the gum. As ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God