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First Love Never Dies
Contributed by Norman Lorenzo on Feb 5, 2008
A Sermon about Building Closeness to our First Love--Jesus Christ. A Valentine Edition
First Love Never Dies Building Closeness To Our First Love Revelation 2:2-5 INTRODUCTION Magandang umaga sa ating lahat, buksan natin ang ating mga Biblia sa Revelation 2:2-5, “Nalalaman ko ang mga ginagawa mo, ang iyong mga pagpapakahirap at pagtitiyaga. Alam kong hindi mo kinukunsinti ang ...read more
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Challenging Legalism Series
Contributed by Shawn Drake on Mar 29, 2025
This is the 17th Sermon from the Gospel of Luke Series, "Jesus- Son Of Man".
Series: Jesus- Son Of Man [#17] CHALLENGING LEGALISM Luke 6:1-11 Introduction: The Pharisees were an important religious group in ancient Judaism who followed many laws and rules. The Torah, which is the 1st 5 Books of the Bible, has 613 commandments. The Pharisees added even more rules and ...read more
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#7 -- Joy Series
Contributed by Derek Melanson on Nov 17, 2006
Having joy is not dependent on circumstances but comes from God, is Jesus-specific, and something that we are called to practice.
Introduction: A Joyless World As we continue listening to these songs for the road, we come to a song of joy. To begin I want to read a couple of quotes about joy. C.S. Lewis once said this: “We are half-hearted creatures, fooling about with drink and sex and ambition, when infinite joy is offered ...read more
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The Disappointing Messiah
Contributed by Mike Hays on Oct 18, 2000
The Messiah many are looking for is quite different than the Messiah who came to us in Jesus.
The Disappointing Messiah John 12:12-19 Jack was raised in the church. He frequented Sunday school and worship services each Sunday with his family. He had learned all of the famous stories of the heroes of the Bible. He had heard of the times that God had intervened in the lives of His committed ...read more
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The Chastening Of The Lord
Contributed by Tom Walker on Oct 18, 2000
Psalms 118:18 says, " The LORD hath chastened me sore: but he hath not given me over unto death.
Psalms 118:18 says, " The LORD hath chastened me sore: but he hath not given me over unto death." In light of what the Bible tells us, you can rest assured that God chastens His own. The meaning of "chasten" is found in the New Testament word "paideuo." It comes from the word "pais"–meaning child. ...read more
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