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  • Terry Barnhill avatar

    Our Passionate Lord

    Contributed by Terry Barnhill on Mar 15, 2016
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    The contrast between lamb and lion in John 2. Do not try to domesticate Christ. Jesus can be angry. Jesus is passionate. Jesus is powerful.

    OUR PASSIONATE LORD John 2:13-22, 24-25; 12:37 1 Cor. 1:18-25 Mark 3:5 Rev. 6:15-17 Ps 69 The Voyage of the Dawn Treader is Book 3 of “The Chronicles of Narnia”. At the end of this wonderful story, C. S. Lewis describes an encounter between the two human heroes Edmund and ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Individual But The Same Person - Impossible!

    Contributed by Coz Von on Apr 22, 2014
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    There are some who try to explain the Trinity, but they just confuse people! They say, God is Jesus and Jesus is God and the Holy Spirit is mixed in there too????

    There are some who try to explain the Trinity, but they just confuse people! They say, God is Jesus and Jesus is God and the Holy Spirit is too???? How can we better understand this mystery? Every opinion seems to be different, but every school of thought have verses to back their theories. Some ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Road To Restitution

    Contributed by Craig Benner on Sep 13, 2016
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    Salvation has been said to be profoundly simple yet simply profound. Maybe this message can clarify what we are trying to say.

    The ROAD to RESTITUTION Repentance, Redemption, Restoration, Reconciliation and Restitution Exo. 22:3-6 3 If the sun be risen upon him, there shall be blood shed for him; for he should make full restitution; if he have nothing, then he shall be sold for his theft. 4 If the theft be certainly ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Koran: Some Introductory Matters Series

    Contributed by Bob Faulkner on Aug 12, 2015
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    Every Christian in these trying times needs to have at least a basic understanding of Islam and its holy book. The following lessons will supply that need.

    About this series of lessons As a student and teacher of the Christian Bible, what we believe to be the very Word of God, I know what my faith teaches. I am now learning what Islam teaches. There is a huge clash. The Muslim holy book is unknown to a large number of Muslims, and almost all ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Good Fruit -Vs- Spoiled Fruit

    Contributed by Walter Troup on Jun 2, 2018
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    When Jesus talk about the vine in John 15, what point is he trying to get across to his disciples, and us today?

    (during this message, although I use the example of the vine like mentioned by Jesus in John 15, I intersect with an example of a tree, the stem(trunk), branch, and fruit.) Text: Galatians 5:22-23 & John 15:1-9 (ESV) This morning let’s answer five questions about John 15:1-9. #1 Who is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Increasing Your Quality Of Life - Genesis 3:7-24 Series

    Contributed by Scott Turansky on Jul 23, 2021
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    If you’re working on economic development or in third world countries or things to help them, you’re trying to improve their quality of life.

    Today I want to talk to you about quality of life. Quality of life is an issue that we mention a lot in life. If you are struggling with a terminal disease, for example, and you’re trying to wrestle with trying a treatment like chemotherapy or something, one of the questions asked is it’s a quality ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Worship In A Pandemic Christmas - One In Christ's Love Series

    Contributed by Cesar Datuin on Dec 19, 2020
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    Can Christmas still be merry, even it is pandemic? This sermon intends to show His people that there are ways to worship God even in these trying times.

    Intro: How many will feel merry on this Christmas 2020 while we sing “We wish you a merry Christmas? Or even sing “Have yourself a merry little Christmas”? It seems that the word “merry” is a very common word during Christmas. You see the word “merry” means being “cheerful and lively” and it is ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Second Coming Of Christ Series

    Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Sep 1, 2020
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    The popular thinking about Christ’s Second Coming does not always align with scripture! Be careful not to try to interpret scripture using the newspaper!

    The Second Coming of Christ The popular thinking about Christ’s Second Coming does not always align with scripture! Be careful not to try to interpret scripture using the newspaper! Some things to consider from the Word of God: THE SECOND COMING WILL NOT BE SILENT OR SECRET! “For the Lord ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Seekers

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 29, 2022
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    All across this nation we have psychologists and psychiatrists working overtime trying to figure out why people do what they do.

    One thing is for sure, WHATEVER WE DO, WE DO FOR A REASON. Also, EVERYWHERE WE GO, WE GO FOR A REASON! For example, have you ever seen a football stadium full of people and wondered what motivated those people to be there? Of course you know there are probably many reasons; such as... - They ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    At All Times Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jun 30, 2023
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    David speaks of God’s provision in the trying times and in the presence of those who oppose him as marks of God’s goodness as shepherd.

    INTRODUCTION • When times are going well, do we question God's love, protection, and provision? • I believe that during those times, we probably do not question it much or may not give it much thought. • David has proclaimed that the Lord is his shepherd and that, as a result, he lacks ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    2 Thessalonians Chapter 2 (This Is A Detailed Study Verse By Verse Of Chapter 2. You Will Need To Analyze, Synthesize, And Then Summarize To Fit Your Need.) Series

    Contributed by Luther Sexton on Sep 4, 2023
     | 1,602 views

    Paul calls on the Thessalonians to not be alarmed by a counterfeit letter about the coming of the Lord. He goes on to try to comfort and correct the teaching of the coming of Christ

    2nd THESSALONIANS - Chapter 2 2nd Thess. 2:1 Now we beseech you, brethren, by the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, and by our gathering together unto him, (KJV) 2:1 Now in regard to the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ and our gathering together to meet Him, we ask you, brothers and sisters, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Power Of Love In Times Of Cholera PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 31, 2023
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    The main point of this sermon is to embrace and embody God's unwavering, unconditional love by extending that same love to others, especially during trying times.

    Good morning, family! We've gathered here today to dive into the beautiful, powerful, and life-changing topic of God's unconditional love. We're going to explore the power of love in times of cholera and how to live out God's love in our lives. As C.S. Lewis once wrote, "Though our feelings come ...read more

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    Man's Greatest Pursuit Series

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Jun 28, 2006
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    In this message we will look at man’s greatest pursuit, pursuing God.

    Man’s Greatest Pursuit Drawing Nearer (2) Play the guitar… (mention that you have something special for them and that you knew all week that this moment was coming)… NOW – there really is a point to what I just did and as you probably figured out it is not to display my great musical talent. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Practice Of Fasting Series

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Apr 26, 2023
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     | 2,084 views

    This morning we are to talk about the practice of biblical fasting… Not fasting to lose weight or to detox your body – but fasting, going without food for a period of time for a specific spiritual purpose…

    The Practice Of Fasting Matthew 6:16-18 Dismiss Grove KIDZ OKAY – I want to start our time this morning by reading just a few verses that Jesus (God the Son) spoke on a hillside overlooking the Sea of Galilee 2000 years ago. For I tell you that unless your righteousness surpasses that of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Delighting In God's Grace Series

    Contributed by Johann Neethling on Nov 5, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 16,814 views

    Sermon 1 in a 4-part series on Stewardship. Believers are those who choose a "heavenly" over a "worldly" perspective. It imapcts their attitude, amplitude, and gratitude.

    “We Are Now God’s Stewards” DELIGHTING IN GOD’S GRACE Psalm 23 and Luke 15: 11-32 1. (Show the following image on Overhead Projector) http://www.sierranv.net/~dscheibl/optical.html 2. As you look at that picture, what is it that you see? One minute you see a haggard old woman and another, a ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist