Christ Our Hope Is On The Throne
Contributed by William Baeta on May 15, 2012
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“But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth” Acts 1:8.
Theme: Christ our hope is on the throneText: Acts 1:1-11; Eph. 1:15-23; Luke 24:44-53Introduction: Today is Ascension Day and this event took place on a weekday. This helps to remind us that Christianity is not just a Sunday activity but an everyday one. This event took place forty days after ...read more
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Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed
Our Common Problem
Contributed by Daren Mitchell on May 22, 2012
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Why do we rebel even as babies. I don’t know. Why did the people in Israel continue to sin even in the face of God’s miracles. I don’t know.
Our Common ProblemThe cycle of Judges: A judge dies and the people rebel against God and worship other gods because they are without Spiritual leadership. God brings retribution in the form of captivity and slavery by a neighbouring enemy. The people repent and cry out to God for relief. God ...read more
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Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
“what Forgiveness Looks Like” - Part One Series
Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jun 25, 2014
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Our forgiveness of others should look like the forgiveness God provided for us through the cross.
In our passage for today, Paul speaks about the dangers of unforgiveness. He tells us that unforgiveness . . .A. Negatively impacts our influence on others - v. 29B. Negatively impacts God’s influence on us - v. 30Consequently, he tells us to avoid all those things associated with ...read more
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Denomination: Baptist
Neither Jot Nor Tittle Series
Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jun 27, 2014
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Is Jesus making the Law binding upon Christians in these verses?
Neither Jot, nor TittleMatthew 5:17-19This text has many emphatic markers in the Greek which indicates that what Jesus says here is to be taken with all seriousness. We need to be reminded again that the Sermon on the Mount was preached to His disciples in the light of dividing the true ...read more
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Denomination: Independent/Bible
The Righteous Shall Stand
Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jun 30, 2014
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To show that JESUS is our firm foundation, the author and finisher of our faith that's why we can stand firm.
I. EXORDIUM:Are you standing firm?II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: BelieversIII. OBJECTIVES:To show that JESUS is our firm foundation, the author and finisher of our faith that's why we can stand firm.IV. TEXT:Proverbs 12:7 (Amplified Bible) 12:7 The wicked are overthrown and are not, but the ...read more
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Denomination: Pentecostal
Celebrating Our Independence By Imitating God
Contributed by Billy Ricks on Jul 4, 2014
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How should we celebrate our independence from sin? Paul gives us the way in Ephesians 5 as beloved children Imitate God." If this were our focus as churches we would see revival, lives filled with the power of the Holy Spirit and transformation in lives
Intro: This Friday was the Fourth of July. The Fourth celebrates the adoption of the Declaration of Independence July 4, 1776 and freedom from the cruel rule of the British Empire. It is marked with Bar B Que, fireworks and going to the lake. Paul is calling us to a similar celebration in ...read more
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Denomination: Baptist
Confidence In Christ Series
Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jul 15, 2014
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Part four of the series living for Christ and the confidence we should have as believers in Christ
Confidence in ChristPhilippians chapter 3:1-3:11Introduction-Turn to Philippians chapter 3:1-3:11The series “Living for Christ” That has been our focus for the last several weeks.Built up in ChristChrist dwelling in us.Christ empowering us for service.Today, putting our ...read more
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Denomination: Nazarene
Make Room For Jesus
Contributed by Clay Gentry on Sep 10, 2013
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When the Savior was born, no one made room for Him? Will you make room for Him in your life?
There is no doubt that we are busy people. Between careers and work, families and friends, gardens and yard work, hobbies and recreation, and school it’s any wonder that we have time to do anything. I want to challenge the notion that we're too busy with some thoughts from a lesson entitled ...read more
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Denomination: *other
Self Deception Series
Contributed by Jason Smith on Sep 11, 2013
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Is it possible for us to deceive ourselves into believing what is false? God says it is...
People can delude themselves into believing whatever they want. For example, before I became a Christian (when I was 21), I was out driving my truck when I needed to turn around and go back to where I left. When I did so, I backed into a street sign and scraped up and dented my truck. Of course, ...read more
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Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
Psalm 27: Holding On To God's Unchanging Hand Series
Contributed by Jason Smith on Sep 25, 2013
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David gives us three great lessons (plus many others) to help us to trust in the Lord more.
One thing that can so greatly be seen within this psalm is David’s complete trust in the lord. He had a confidence based not in his own abilities, but in the strength of the lord; mounting confidence which his enemies and even armies and war could shake. He knew from his past deliverances ...read more
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Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
The Problem With Jealousy
Contributed by Daren Mitchell on Oct 10, 2013
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It's impossible to be thankful and feel jealous at the same time
Have you ever wanted something that was not yours? Have you ever wanted what someone else had so much that you wished that they didn't have it? Or because they have what you don't, you get consumed with the idea, and it's all you can think about, and the more you think about what they have and ...read more
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Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
When A Curse Is Made A Blessing
Contributed by Samuel Fulkerson on Oct 16, 2013
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All things become new in Christ; old things, bad things, horrible things all pass away. Jesus makes curses in our past blessings by drowning them in His precious blood!
Quotes:“We are stripped bare by the curse of plenty.” -Winston Churchill"It is better to light a candle than curse the darkness." -Eleanor Roosevelt“God doesn't bless us just to make us happy; He blesses us to make us a blessing.” ― Warren W. WiersbeGenesis ...read more
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Denomination: Pentecostal
Predestined
Contributed by Monte Brown on Jun 29, 2010
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Assurance of our salvation.
IntroductionIn light of Easter and the remembrance of this event, it would be only appropriate if we could better understand what it means to be a Christian.I find that Paul best explains the Christian life in the book of Romans. Paul covers it by taking us back to the beginning.In the ...read more
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Denomination: Baptist
Understanding Revival
Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Jul 14, 2010
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A look at revival. What it is? How does it work?
Text: Ezekiel 37:1-14Title: Understanding RevivalIntroductionHow many people here believe we need a revival?How many people here want to see a revival?How many people here know what a revival is?How many people here have ever experienced a revival?Read Ezekiel 37:1-141. What a revival ...read more
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Denomination: Assembly Of God
Joshua: Follow The Leader (Continued) Series
Contributed by Larry Wilson on Aug 7, 2010
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Sermon 5 in the series. As the children of Israel prepare to enter the land, Joshua pulls aside his leaders and addresses them. He is honest about the challenges ahead. But he reminds them of their responsibility, and if they will be faithful, their rewar
Follow the Leader!CBC Joshua Series #5Joshua 1:10-18REVIEW:Introduction:Before moving into the text, where Joshua and Caleb and the Israelites will enter the land, let us not forget that Moses and all Israelites who had been over 20 years old at the Exodus will not enter the land. In ...read more
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Denomination: Baptist
