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  • Clayton Beck avatar

    Revelation Study Series 27 - God's Mysterious Plan Fulfilled (Chapter 21) Series

    Contributed by Clayton Beck on Dec 23, 2024
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    Jesus came! He died! He resurrected! He is coming back!

    Revelation 21:1-3 1 Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the old heaven and the old earth had disappeared. And the sea was also gone. 2 And I saw the holy city, the new Jerusalem, coming down from God out of heaven like a bride beautifully dressed for her husband. 3 I heard a loud shout ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Bless You!

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Jul 13, 2019
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    This sermon is dedicated to the power of blessing others with our words.

    Scripture: Proverbs 18:20-21; Numbers 6:24-26; Acts 4:32-37 Title: Bless You! Theme: Blessing Others Through our Words! INTRO: Grace and peace this morning in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit! How many of us have either heard these words or have spoken these words? + "Bless ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    You Have What You Say

    Contributed by John Miller on Nov 20, 2002
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    You can receive good things from God if you speak it out in faith

    YOU HAVE WHAT YOU SAY Read: Mark 11:12-14 & 20-26 INTRODUCTION When I was growing up I remember a phrase that was said quite often and that was “sticks and stones can break my bones but names will never hurt me.” I thought that was true at the time, but have now discovered that it isn’t. Oh ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The New You Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jan 12, 2023
     | 1,361 views

    in the midst of your suffering look forward to your completed, celestial, and Christlike body.

    Several years ago (2013), The Week magazine quoted TV chef Anthony Bourdain, who advised, “Your body is not a temple, it's an amusement park. Enjoy the ride.” Then they posed the question: “What would be a good name for a theme park ride based on the typical American's body?” Here were ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Assignment: You

    Contributed by Chanon Mullens on Sep 20, 2006
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    The devil and his demons are after people of all kinds

    1. SEEK Peter warned of Satan’s desire to ‘SEEK’ those who he could devour Seek: “To go in search or quest of; to look for; to search for by going from place to place.” The devil goes about looking for those in which might be classified as ‘easy prey’ Genesis 3:1: “Now the serpent was more subtil ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Thank You!

    Contributed by Tom Rhodes on Jan 3, 2004
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    Some first words learned - Thank you! - should stay in our vocabulary.

    Psalm 75 1Unto thee, O God, do we give thanks, unto thee do we give thanks: for that thy name is near thy wondrous works declare. 1. One of the first things a parent should teach a child is to say THANK YOU! 2. When the little toddler is given a toy or candy. The parent would say a phrase to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Howard Strickland avatar

    The Leader In You

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jan 16, 2010
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    The first of four sermons on leadership. The leader in you is vital because you have to know without understanding that you are a leader one can't go any farther.

    The Leader in You Pt.1 Text: Philippians 2:1-9 The Cowboy Boots   Did you hear about the Texas teacher who was helping one of her kindergarten students put on his cowboy boots? He asked for help and she could see why. Even with her pulling and him pushing, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Warren Bird avatar

    The Lord Bless You And Keep You

    Contributed by Warren Bird on Jan 18, 2004
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    Grace, peace, blessing, keeping. God desires wonderful things for His faithful people! Blessing is a term that gets misused a lot - this sermon explores what it really means.

    Have you ever noticed how the apostle Paul opens every one of his letters by wishing his readers “grace and peace”? It is also present in both of Peter’s letters, one of John’s and Revelation. When they said, “grace and peace” these Biblical writers were not merely using a polite form of words to ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Are You Ready?

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Jan 12, 2007
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    First of series of initial 2007 series based on congregational requests.

    (Cover slide) The movie ‘Shrek 2,’ includes an obnoxious, for lack of a better word, but faithful donkey by the name of ‘donkey.’ The movie is a humorous and satirical take on our favorite childhood fairy tales and includes a trip to that magical place of ‘Far Far Away’ complete with a Hollywood ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    I Have Come That You May Have Life Series

    Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Mar 18, 2014
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    Jesus said in different places why He came to earth. So, let's check out what He said and see how it all fits into His perfect plan of salvation for all who will place their faith and trust in Him! PTL!

    Are you “Pressing On to Know the Lord”? - Hosea 6:3a Last week we took a look at who Jesus is and we saw that the Father in heaven revealed through Peter that Jesus is “the Christ, the Son of the Living God”. And, that this declaration, this fact is the very foundation ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    You Are A King

    Contributed by Peter Balogun on Jun 6, 2006
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    When God is called the King of kings what does it mean? It means amongst other things that all His children are kings. You are a king!

    YOU ARE A KING Yes! For as long as you are a child of God, born-again by the washing of your sins through the precious blood of the Lamb, you are a king. Something more happened that day you accepted Jesus Christ as your Lord and Saviour than you know. That day Jesus empowered you to be a ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Revd. Martin Dale avatar

    Are You A Saint?

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jun 24, 2011
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    Are you living the life of a saint?

    Sermon Story: In a small country village in Sicily, there were two brothers, renowned members of the local Mafia. They were mean, bad and very rich. No one had a good word to say about them. Indeed, everyone seemed to have a story about how they had either been cheated or maligned by the ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Otis McMillan avatar

    Between A Rock And A Hard Place: What To Do When You Cannot Fight Or Flee!

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on May 26, 2022
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    Between a rock and a hard, your options are limited. Candid advise: When you cannot fight or flee, learn to play dead; learn to trust God, yourself and count on your comrades and finally, keep hope alive. A cover for recovery!

    Sermon – Between a Rock and A Hard Place Text: Acts 14:19-24 “Then some Jews arrived from Antioch and Iconium and won the crowds to their side. They stoned Paul and dragged him out of town, thinking he was dead. 20 But as the believers[a] gathered around him, he got up and went back into the town. ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Michael Deutsch avatar

    Believe 22 - Joy Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on May 5, 2015
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    Looking at Christian virtue and Fruit of the Spirit - Joy.

    BELIEVE 22: Joy April 19, 2015 Well, I’m blowing up this balloon for a reason. In a moment, I’m going to ask Jeff to turn off the sound, and maybe, just maybe, I’ll get some of this hot air out of me, and will be too out of breath to preach too long! NOT! Blow up ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Are You Prepared? Series

    Contributed by Aarron Ellerman on Jan 31, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,403 views

    Are you prepared for Jesus to return?

    Series: Stories from the Kingdom Text: Matthew 25:1-13 Title: “Are You Prepared?” Introduction The Coming of the Bridegroom • There are two future returns of Jesus Christ that are talked about in the New Testament. 1. The Rapture  literally means “to be carried away.” o When Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist