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Surely This Was The Son Of God (Whose Line Is It?) Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 27, 2003

based on 114 ratings

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Something happened the day Jesus was crucified that turned a callous Roman Centurion into a worshipper at the cross. It was something he "saw" and something he "heard." But what?

OPEN: Years ago when I was in Bible college, a movie premiered in the movie theatres that some friends of mine and I wanted to attend. What struck me as I watched, were the powerful images of Christianity in the movie. The movie? It was called "The Poseidon Adventure." How many of you have seen ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:33-39

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

My Son, Give Me Your Heart

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 19, 2003

based on 76 ratings

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the Lord wants us to give Him our heart as the one we love, worship and obey above all others. The heart is the seat of worship, commitment and affection. Whoever we give our heart to determines our primary allegiance. The following are some guidelines fo

My Son, Give Me Your Heart (Prov. 23:26) We live in a day when it is common to hear that someone had their heart broken because their beloved team lost a close game. Or perhaps someone fell out of love with someone and had their heart broken. Every week we can see episodes where people give their ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 23:26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Get To Know The Son Before Meeting The Father

Contributed by Peter Schmidt on Nov 13, 2003

based on 25 ratings

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Today is Last Judgment Sunday. And it’s the day when we especially focus on the fact that we live a breath away from death…and judgment. Jesus tells us how to be prepared for the Last Judgment His advice is: Get to Know the Son Before Meeting the Father.

Last Judgment John 5:19-24 A few years ago, right as I was beginning my vicar (intern) year, my supervising pastor gave me an assignment. I had to sit down and write a sermon. And I did that, but this is a sermon that I have never preached, and probably never will preach. It was a funeral sermon ...read more

Scripture: John 5:19-24

Denomination: Lutheran

He Who Takes The Son Gets It All

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Dec 20, 2007

based on 4 ratings

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The story of the Portrait

20-12-07 GD Whoever Takes the Son Gets It All Years ago, a very wealthy man shared with his devoted young son a passion for art collecting. Together they travelled the world, adding only the finest art treasures to their collection. Priceless works by Picasso, Van Gogh, Monet and many ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Anglican

Apostolic Ministry: Family Considerations, Fathers & Sons Series

Contributed by Herman Abrahams on Oct 2, 2004

based on 9 ratings

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Objective: Scriptural insights for Apostolic Ministry. Discussion on spiritual Fathers & Sons. Discussion on making adequate provision for your family before you travel.

Compiled by: Herman Abrahams (Pastor), Cornerstone Faith Ministries, P.O. Box 740, Westridge 7802, Rep. of South Africa. E-Mail: Mentorship2003@yahoo.co.uk Note to the reader: If you have been blessed with this sermon compilation, I would be honoured to receive an e-mail from you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:4-5

Denomination: Charismatic

Why A Mother Named Her Son Ichabod

Contributed by Mike Turner on May 7, 2004

based on 63 ratings

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A sermon about a mother who attached a strange label to her new born son......."inglorious, Ichabod"

A.M. Sermon 5-9-04 Why A Mother Named Her Son Ichabod ! 1 Samuel 4:1-22 We live in a day of some really weird names. Many of them sound like a bunch of syllables just thrown together. When Hannah was born, there were twin boys in the nursery at the hospital as well. I kid you not...their names ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 4:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

Living As A Slave When You Are A Son Or Daughter

Contributed by Ray Searan on Feb 21, 2007

based on 6 ratings

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Many well-meaning Christians today get involved in legalism in a desire to become better Christians. Legalism means "a relationship that is governed by rules or by law."

Text: Galatians 4:1-18 (NASB) Introduction: Many well-meaning Christians today get involved in legalism in a desire to become better Christians. Legalism means "a relationship that is governed by rules or by law." Their motives may be right, but their method is wrong. At Galatia, these ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:1-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"Behold Thy Son . . . Behold Thy Mother" Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Feb 26, 2007

based on 90 ratings

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A sermon on the third of our Savior’s sayings from the cross.

If you and I had been in Jerusalem that Passover afternoon when Jesus was crucified, I wonder how near the cross we would have stood. It is one thing to sing, "Jesus, keep me near the cross," and it is quite another thing to actually stay near the cross. Roman soldiers were there because of duty. ...read more

Scripture: John 19:25-27

Denomination: Baptist

Supernatural God Working Through Natural Sons

Contributed by Ian Johnson on Aug 13, 2007

based on 25 ratings

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A word of encouragement from the life of Francis Xavier 1506-1552

(Excerpts from the forthcoming book Man on a Mission by Ian Johnson) Apart from seeing the name on a few Schools or Church buildings, I never really knew who Francis Xavier was. It wasn’t until I went to Goa in India in 2004 & again in 2005 that I was confronted with this spiritual giant, who ...read more

Scripture: John 14:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Conformed To The Image Of His Son: A Family Resemblance Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Apr 16, 2013

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We are all in a process of change, "becoming something." Followers of Christ have been called to the highest of purposes: honoring the Preeminence of Christ while we are being conformed to His very image.

CONFORMED TO THE IMAGE OF HIS SON: A Family Resemblance Romans 8:29 We all were BORN into a human family; we all had a father and a mother and, for better or for worse, we acquired certain traits and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:29

Denomination: Baptist

"The Presence Of The Father, Son And Holy Spirit"

Contributed by Bruce Lee on Feb 9, 2012

based on 31 ratings

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Is it only a dream? Is it just a vision? How real change and growth starts in the church.

“The Presence of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit” "Thus saith the Lord GOD unto these bones; Behold, I will cause breath to enter into you, and ye shall live:" Ezekiel 37:5 (KJV) Intro: It was about an hour and a half before time for the church service to start. As I left the parsonage I ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Descriptive Greeting Continued - Preserved By Son Of God Series

Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Oct 12, 2010

based on 1 rating

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Kept by the Lord Jesus Christ.

Intro: 1. IN ONE of the Superman movies, Superman saves a man from a burning building. He rescues him from the top floor and is carrying him to safety by flying through the skies. The man looks at Superman and then looks down to the ground. "I'm scared, Superman. Look how far down that ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

The Life Of Abraham, Part 13: A Son Is Born! Series

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Feb 14, 2014

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The long awaited bundle of joy finally arrives

The Life of Abraham, Part 13: A Son is Born! Genesis 21:1-7 Introduction In the last lesson, we saw a serious breach of faith in Abraham. He had failed to trust in Yahweh to protect him among the inhabitants of Gerar and rather trusted in his own wisdom. Had not the LORD intervened as his ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 21:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The King, His Kingdom And His Kingly Sons

Contributed by R. Escoanyelin Ortiz on Dec 29, 2011

| 4,632 views

WHAT DOES IT MEANS THAT JESUS IS A KING

WHAT IS A KING? IT IS THE SOVEREIGN RULER AND OWNER OF A TERRITORY AND IT'S PEOPLE. "AND HE WILL RULE AS KING" (LUKE 1:33). FIRST OF ALL, JESUS IS ABSOLUTE SOVEREIGN OF THE UNIVERSE. AS KING, HE DOES AS HE PLEASES. HE IS THE ULTIMATE RULER. IS HE YOUR RULER? DOES HE RULE YOUR HEART? DOES HE FEELS ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:33

Denomination: Pentecostal

Six Basic Truths About The Son Of God Series

Contributed by Monte Brown on Jan 16, 2015

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There are “Six Basic Truths about the Son of God” and we will cover them this evening. I will be taking my “Six Basic Truths about the Son of God” from John 1:1-18.

Six Basic Truths about the Son of God Behold the Lamb Series 9 Outline notes from John McArthur Study Bible John 1:1-18 Monte T. Brown December 28, 2014 Sunday Evening Stapp Zoe Baptist Introduction There are “Six Basic Truths about the Son of God” and we will ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18, Mark 1:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

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