The Beginning Of… Pain Series
Contributed by Glenn Durham on Apr 20, 2010
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God curses the universe for our rebellion, but in discipline there is hope.
Scripture Introduction In certain segments of Jewish culture, there is a way of pretending to say something nice, then adding a twist that turns it into a curse. Alan King lists a number of these in his Great Jewish Joke Book: • May you inherit a hotel and die in every room. • May ...read more
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Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed
An Easter Exodus
Contributed by Mark Opperman on May 18, 2011
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Jesus came to set people free, and His death and resurrection provided for that. I’d like to look at some parallels between God's deliverance of Israel from Egypt and how He delivers us from bondage in our lives.
An Easter ExodusMatthew 11:28Intro: Nearly every Easter I make it a point to take another look at why I believe in the resurrection of Jesus from the dead. And as I look at my own spiritual journey over the years, I can identify several pieces of evidence that have strengthened my belief that ...read more
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Denomination: Assembly Of God
Teach Your Children Well - Impacting The Next Generation
Contributed by Mike Rickman on May 20, 2011
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The church must choose to reach the next generation for Christ.
May 22, 2011Morning WorshipText: Deuteronomy 6:1-12Subject: Teaching ChildrenTitle: Teach Your Children Well – Impacting the Next GenerationI would like for you all to take the time to look around you this morning, and as you do I want you to pay special attention to anyone who is ...read more
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Denomination: Assembly Of God
The Compassionate Life-Restorer (Come Forth!) Series
Contributed by Sterling Franklin on Nov 20, 2010
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Is Jesus calling to your spirit, "COME FORTH"? Don't ignore His call to participate with Him in the promised resurrection from the dead.
Scripture Reading: John 11:17-27IntroJohn 11 has one major curious feature -- a two-word verse. It's very short -- John 11:35 - "Jesus wept." Yet in this short verse, we see such compassion from the Creator and King of all. All things are subject to Him, and yet He still shows concern for ...read more
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Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
God’s Restoring Grace Series
Contributed by Tom Shepard on Nov 3, 2010
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God restores me because: 1. God’s love is UNCONDITIONAL 2. Salvation isn’t based on my PERFORMANCE 3. Jesus has already taken my PUNISHMENT 4. Jesus understands my human WEAKNESS 5. God doesn’t hold on to GRUDGES
God’s Restoring GraceFolks, here is a fact that I have learned in life – relationships change. It does not matter whether it is the relationship with your spouse – your children or your friends. Relationships change. This is also true of your relationship to God. Your relationship to Jesus is ...read more
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Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
All In The Family Series
Contributed by C. Philip Green on Nov 5, 2010
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If we want to create an atmosphere in our homes and in our churches where people want to pursue purity and follow Christ from their hearts, then we must begin with a blessing and not lay down the law.
After Helene Talbert of Wahpeton, North Dakota, completed her first semester at a Christian college, she had a lot to tell her family. Just before the end of the semester, they had an open house in her dorm – one of the few times men are allowed in the women’s rooms. When her family came to ...read more
Denomination: Evangelical Free
Moses On The Mountain With The Lord - Part 16 Series
Contributed by Rick Crandall on Oct 8, 2011
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How can I be the leader God wants me to be?1. Show people the error of their sin (vs. 30).2. Strive to help others get right with God (vs. 30).3. Be willing to sacrifice yourself (vs. 31-32).4. Submit to the Lord (vs. 32-35).
Moses on the Mountain with the LordPart 16: A Great LeaderExodus 32:30-35Sermon by Rick CrandallMcClendon Baptist Church October 13, 2010BACKGROUND:*How could they have done it? How could the Children of Israel have fallen so far so fast? -- After all they had heard and seen the Lord do ...read more
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Denomination: Baptist
Did Jesus Have A Wife?
Contributed by John Gaston on Oct 4, 2012
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The recent publishing of a 4th century papyrus fragment where Jesus is purported to say He had a wife will continue to be vetted for months in the media. Christians must be informed and have a strong defense of the authority of the Word of God.
DID JESUS HAVE A WIFE?Rev. 22:18-19INTRODUCTIONA. HUMOR1. In a church scriptorium, a group of old monks huddled over an ancient manuscript.2. They are holy men devoted to God and studying the holy writings. Suddenly, the group begins to wail in unison over what they are reading. Someone ...read more
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Denomination: Assembly Of God
Doubting God
Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Oct 5, 2012
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When we doubt God we can so easily get sucked into focusing on ourselves; badmouthing God; make believe that God has a hidden evil agenda for us which is completely false and start polluting the minds of others thus bringing depravity not only on ourselve
Opening illustration:G. Campbell Morgan had already enjoyed some success as a preacher by the time he was 19 years old. But then he was attacked by doubts about the Bible. The writings of various scientists and agnostics disturbed him (e.g., Charles Darwin, John Tyndall, Thomas Huxley, and Herbert ...read more
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Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
When Evil Boasts Series
Contributed by Tom Fuller on Oct 14, 2012
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Sometimes it feels like people who boast there is no God and they will not be accountable for what they do are everywhere. But Psalms 10, 11, & 12 show us the true character of evil and the true heart of God who hears, observes, and rescues those who take
Do you believe that there is such a thing as evil? Our culture today suggests that there is not. A recent book “Love Wins” even suggests that there is no hell or punishment for sin. I think we don’t want to accept the fact that there is evil, and most of the time it is simply ...read more
Denomination: Calvary Chapel
At The Cross
Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Oct 23, 2013
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Taking a look at some of the events during Jesus' crucifixion.
AT THE CROSSJohn 19:17-271)On the road to Golgotha (17-18). “Carrying his own cross” Other gospel accounts mention that Simon of Cyrene carried the cross for Jesus. This isn’t a contradiction. Jesus started out carrying his own cross but along the way he, being unable to ...read more
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Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
A Foundation That Results In Thanksgiving
Contributed by James May on Nov 24, 2013
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Thanksgiving is the natural product of a heart that is founded upon Jesus Christ. Let us preach the gospel of salvation through the blood of Jesus and then we will see a revival of thanksgiving in our churches and in the naiton.
A Foundation that Results in ThanksgivingBy Rev. James MayOur nation is preparing for the days of feasting on turkey and enjoying a holiday weekend. In the hearts of those who acknowledge the blessings of God, it is a time to gather with family and friends and celebrate the goodness of God and ...read more
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Denomination: Independent/Bible
Who Shall Rouse The Lion Of Judah?
Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Nov 1, 2015
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To show that JESUS as Lion of Judah will come in Second Coming, no one will dare oppose Him in the Judgement Day.
I. EXORDIUM:Who is the Lion of Judah?JESUS.Revelation 5:5 (Amplified Bible) Then one of the elders [of the heavenly Sanhedrin] said to me, Stop weeping! See, the Lion of the tribe of Judah, the Root (Source) of David, has won (has overcome and conquered)! He can open the scroll and break its ...read more
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Denomination: Pentecostal
Called By God Series
Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jan 6, 2018
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Ephesians 3:1-6 teaches us that God calls a Christian to die to self and to live for others.
ScriptureToday I am starting a new series on Ephesians 3 that I am calling, "Proclaiming the Unsearchable Riches of Christ."The ESV Study Bible notes: "There are two main themes of Ephesians: (1) Christ has reconciled all creation to himself and to God, and (2) Christ has united people from all ...read more
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Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed
The Dynamic Coming Of The Kingdom Of God In Creation Series
Contributed by Ron Tuit on Oct 2, 2015
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If I were to ask you, "What is the Kingdom of God?', what would your answer be. Did the Kingdom of God begin with Jesus' appearing on earth? God's Kingdom has to do with God's rule: When did He begin to rule and how?
The Dynamic Coming of the Kingdom of God in Creation (John 6:39-54, Luke 22:22-30) ...read more
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Denomination: Baptist
