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  • Charles Jones avatar

    What If Jesus Had Come Down From The Cross

    Contributed by Charles Jones on Apr 7, 2012
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    If he had come down from the cross every person living today would not have a chance to eternal life.

    What If Jesus Had Come Down From The Cross SCRIPTURE: "And saying, Thou that destroyest the temple, and buildest it in three days, save thyself. If thou be the Son of God, come down from the cross." Matthew 27:40 KJV THE MESSAGE BIBLE: 35-40 "After they had finished nailing him to the cross ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Had It Not Been The Lord.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 7, 2021
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    Let the redeemed of the LORD tell their story.

    HAD IT NOT BEEN THE LORD. Psalm 124:1-8. Earlier in the book of Psalms, David had recognised the LORD as ‘my light and my salvation’, and asked, ‘whom shall I fear?’ Again, he acknowledged the LORD as ‘the strength of my life’, and asked, ‘of whom shall I be afraid?’. This was backed up with ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Joseph Had A Dream

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Dec 25, 2010
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    Sermon of Joseph for the first Sunday after Christmas, year A.

    Matthew 2: 13 – 23 / Joseph Had A Dream Intro: As my children were born and grew up, I, like most parents, had dreams of what they would become. I dreamed my oldest son would become a college professor because he liked to read and debate. I dreamed my middle son would be an engineer ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Have You Had A Lonely Year?

    Contributed by Ricky Maye on Dec 27, 2010
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    Have you every felt alone? A little Depressed and felt like maybe it disqualified you from the work god wants to do in your life?

    Have you ever been in a place where you felt like time was running out? It’s as if someone had to provide or You might not make it. Have you ever been alone? Deserted? Well in a common bible story; The feeding on the 5,000 we all have heard many times, the Lord began to speak to me ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Why Do We Suffer In Life? Why Did Jesus Suffer?

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Dec 28, 2021
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    On page 13 of Suffering is Never for Nothing by Elisabeth Elliot, she talks about the parallel between our suffering and Christ-suffering.

    On page 13 of Suffering is Never for Nothing by Elisabeth Elliot, she talks about the parallel between our suffering and Christ-suffering. In our suffering, we often hear from God that He will be with us. He doesn’t promise to remove the suffering. But He does promise to be with us in it. But ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Why Shepherds?

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 20, 2008
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    Jesus was revealed to the shepherds because He was the true Lamb of God.

    December 22, 2008 Sacramentum Caritatis He raises up the poor from the dust; he lifts the needy from the ash heap, to make them sit with princes and inherit a seat of honor. For the pillars of the earth are the LORD’S, and on them he has set the world. Why was the first revelation of the newborn ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Mary Had A Little Lamb

    Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Dec 4, 2005
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    The focus is on the Shepherds who first received the message of the Jesus’ birth in Bethlehem. The lamb-keepers were the first to see the Lamb of God and experience His hope to the world.

    Play video clip - Charlie Brown Christmas Scene 6 How fascinating – a cartoon classic in its simplicity brings us back to the basics. Just as, every Christmas, we intend with all our hearts to bring the message of Christ to our broader community, we often work as hard trying not to lose focus in ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Ammon Had. A Friend

    Contributed by Paul Getter on Jan 12, 2012
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    Who we associate with can often times determine our destiny.

    AMNON HAD A FRIEND II Samuel 13:1 And it came to pass after this, that Absalom the son of David had a fair sister, whose name was Tamar; and Amnon the son of David loved her. 2 And Amnon was so vexed, that he fell sick for his sister Tamar; for she was a virgin; and Amnon thought it hard for him ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    Watching A Screaming Child

    Contributed by Matthew Morine on Sep 6, 2006
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    God watches as Jesus sceams out in pain. But he watches his son die. Why?

    WATCHING A SCREAMING CHILD THEME: GOD’S SACRFICIAL LOVE IS BEYOND UNDERSTANDING. Most parents are proud of their children. Recently, Charity was on a trip with Gabrielle to West Virginia. On the trip Gabrielle said Apple. Charity called me immediately. You may not think that saying ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Today Is A Good Day To Die

    Contributed by Ken Henson on Apr 21, 2019
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    Almost every time the Bible refers to the Resurrection of Jesus, it refers to our call to follow Him to the cross. Without death there is no resurrection. Jesus bids us "come, and die".

    Today is a good day to die. Warning (Spoiler?). Today’s message is going to be morbid-focused on death. I’ll confess, I’m a Star Trek fan, And there is a species in the series that is very focused on warrior virtues. Any episode where there is a battle, and there seems to be a likelihood of ...read more

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    The Kind Of Church Jesus Had In Mind Part 7 Series

    Contributed by Greg Carr on Oct 20, 2010
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    Part seven of the series deals with worship. The first part of the WELL which is the foundation of the church.

    We are almost done with this mega series that has been dealing with the Kind of Church Jesus Had in Mind. We have learned that the church is people who have given their hearts to God through Jesus Christ. We have learned that we need to be an Evangelizing church, a Learning church and a Loving ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Why Scars? Series

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 11, 2017
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    Have we ever considered WHY SCARS? Scars witness we have survived and we are still pressing on. The scars of Jesus were a testimony to Thomas.

    WHY SCARS and DARKNESS? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com REAL DAILY LIFE CAN GROW TO THE POINT THAT IT IS EASY TO SAY, I QUIT, LET US THROW THE CLAY AWAY. Text: Jeremiah 18:4 And the vessel that he made of clay was marred in the hand of the potter: so he made it again another ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Not What They Had Planned

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on May 2, 2022
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    A sermon for the 3rd Sunday of Easter, Year C

    May 1, 2022 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Acts 9:1-6; John 21:1-19 Not What They Had Planned Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Saints Peter and Paul. Both men are full of zeal. They will both be instrumental in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    If Christ Had Not Come

    Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Apr 19, 2017
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    This is a Christmas Eve message based on the idea from the Christmas Classic "it's A Wonderful Life".

    IF CHRIST HAD NOT COME LUKE 2:1-20 A GREAT CHRISTMAS MOVIE CLASSIC HAS BEEN THE JIMMY STEWART MOVIE, “IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE.” LES AND I WATCH IT EVERY YEAR, AND THE LINE, “TEACHER SAYS, WHENEVER A BELL RINGS, AN ANGEL GETS HIS WINGS”, AND STEWART LOOKS UP AND SAYS “WAY TO GO CLARENCE” IT STILL ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    If Christ Had Not Come

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Dec 28, 2022
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    If Christ Had Not Come Then... (Outline and seed thought adapted from a book by Leslie Flynn called, "Christmas Messages,", chapter by the same title)

    HoHum: Love the movie, “It’s a Wonderful Life.” George Bailey has so many problems he is thinking about ending it all- and it’s Christmas! As the angels discuss George, we see his life in flashbacks. As George is about to jump from the bridge, he ends up rescuing his guardian angel, Clarence ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ