Nothing But The Blood
Contributed by David Tack on May 2, 2009
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We are bought with the precious blood of Christ.
Nothing But The Blood (1Peter 1:19)TEXT: 1 Peter 1:18-21- (18) Forasmuch as ye know that ye were not redeemed with corruptible things, as silver and gold, from your vain conversation received by tradition from your fathers; (19) But with the precious blood of Christ, as of a lamb without ...read more
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Denomination: Baptist
4 Calls Of Missions
Contributed by Stephen Sheane on May 12, 2009
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Four good reasons we should be sharing our faith with others.
FOUR CALLS OF MISSIONSAt age twelve, Robert Louis Stevenson (who later wrote Treasure Island) was looking out into the dark from his upstairs window watching a man light the streetlamps. Stevenson’s governess came into the room and asked what he was doing. He replied, "I am watching a man cut ...read more
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Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance
God Is Great And Is To Be Feared - Job Chapter Thirty Seven Series
Contributed by Tom Shepard on Aug 25, 2008
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This is a study into Job chapter thirty seven.
Job 37 could be outlined – Elihu observes the power of God.(Job 37:1-13)Can Job explain the works of nature?(Job 37:14-20)God is great and is to be feared.(Job 37:21-24)Elihu continues his discourse. It is good for us to remember that in the original writings – there were no chapter ...read more
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Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
Israel's National Choice Series
Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 8, 2008
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God can "make it so."
Israel’s National Choice(Acts 3:19-26)1. As a child, I remember when the original Star Trek program was introduced. Although we had a black and white television, the word was that those with color TV’s could see that Mr. Spock was greenish.2. Marylu and I watched Star Trek, the Next ...read more
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Denomination: Independent/Bible
Encouragement
Contributed by Tim Hbc on Sep 16, 2008
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Sources of encouragement, ways to stay encouraged... becoming encouraging people.
Introduction“The God who gives... encouragement”. It was amazing to see the power of encouragement at the youth Camp in Seaford the other day. Firstly to see the leaders constantly encouraging the young people. These young people are growing up loved by our youth leaders. And then on our day out ...read more
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Denomination: Baptist
The Heart Of A Servant Series
Contributed by Tom Fuller on Nov 2, 2006
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We as humans struggle with serving anyone but ourselves. Even as Christians we have a hard time having a true servant’s heart. Jesus shares some hard words, but they are also comforting and freeing when we realize the joys of being a servant.
Let’s face it. We don’t really like being servants. We don’t like to serve others and we don’t like to be under another’s authority. For us in the U.S. much of that stems from the 1960’s when everyone was told to question authority. We were told that anyone over 30 was the enemy. Now no one born ...read more
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Denomination: Calvary Chapel
Where Is The Love?
Contributed by Jerry Flury on Nov 6, 2006
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Christ said the demonstration of the reality of a relationship with Christ is the bond of love between believers. When the world sees true Christian love in action they will know it’s real. But the question that must be asked is “Where is the Love?”
WHERE IS THE LOVE?JOHN 13:31-35Introduction: Christ declared that the demonstration of the reality of a relationship with Christ is the bond of love between believers. Note that Christ said when the world sees true Christian love in action they will know that a believer’s professed faith is not ...read more
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Denomination: Baptist
Part Two - What Faith Is Series
Contributed by Joe Overholt on Nov 16, 2006
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Part Two of the series of Principles of Faith
Faith PrinciplesLesson Two: What Faith IsFoundational Text: Heb 11:1 Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.Intro: The Bible gives four scriptures which tell us that the just must live by faith: Rom. 1:17, Hab. 2:4, Gal. 3:11, Heb. 10:38. We said ...read more
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Denomination: Pentecostal
The Centrality Of Christ
Contributed by Jerry Flury on Nov 21, 2006
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The desire of God’s heart is that in everything Jesus Christ might have the preeminence. Paul declares that everything finds its meaning and significance in Christ. Christ must be at the center of all things both in our individual lives and in the church.
THE CENTRALITY OF CHRIST COLOSSIANS 1:15-18And He is the head of the body, the church, who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead, that in all things He may have the preeminenceIntroduction: The desire of God’s heart is that in everything Jesus Christ might have the preeminence. Paul ...read more
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Denomination: Baptist
Happy Birthday To Us
Contributed by Bobby Mcdaniel on May 18, 2010
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The church's birthday occurred on the first Pentecost. This sermon studies what occurred at that first event.
Scripture Ref:John 20:19-23Acts 2:1-41Matthew 16:181 Corinthians 12:13Other Ref.:The Bible Knowledge Commentary1.Introductiona.Today we are celebrating a major event in the Christian calendar, for it is literally our birthday.(1)It is the day we know as Pentecost.(2)Its ...read more
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Matthew
Contributed by Greg Nance on Jun 7, 2010
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This is an introductory lesson on Matthew’s gospel. It includes a lot of specific content analysis taken largely from Mark Allan Powell’s book, The Gospels. It closes with an appeal to realize the gift of God’s love in Jesus as Emanuel.
Introducing Matthew’s gospel! The first book of the New Testament. (Not the first N T book to be written, but the first to appear in our Bibles). Matthew tells us where Jesus came from, who were his ancestors, how God caused a virgin named Mary to conceive and bear this One who is the Son of ...read more
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Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
Find Freedom From Your Fears
Contributed by David Cook on Jun 8, 2010
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You can find freedom from your fears through God's Word.
INTRO: Top Fears People Face…1. Speaking in front of a group 2. Heights 3. Insects and bugs, financial problems and deep water 4. Sickness 5. Death 6. Flying 7. Loneliness 8. Dogs…Most of the fears we face every day are not based on facts, rather our own feelings. A popular University ...read more
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Denomination: Baptist
Easter Means God Is Trying To Get Your Attention Because He Loves You Series
Contributed by Wayne Solomon on Apr 3, 2010
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God keeps calling you, God keeps trying to get your attention but you treat Him as if He is bothering you, all He wants to say is "I love you"
Resurrection Sunday April 4th 2010.God is trying to get your attention because He loves you.Introduction: •On January 27-28, 2009, Arkansas, Kentucky, Missouri, Ohio, Oklahoma, and Texas: at least 23 people die due to severe storms that covered roads and power lines with snow and ice. ...read more
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Denomination: Church Of God
Lost
Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Apr 26, 2010
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Even when our efforts are not always aligned with his intentions and we make mistakes and sometimes make a mess of things, he knows the heart
LOST2 Kings 22:1-20; key verse: 13INTROPastor Wayne Cordeiro, Leading on Empty writes of his daughter, adopted when only three days old. The apple of his eye, Abby, compromised her faith and morality, making choices that expelled her from College and for two years was searching for her ...read more
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Denomination: Salvation Army
Is It Ok To Ask God For A Sign? Series
Contributed by Jim Butcher on Apr 27, 2010
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This message looks at the unusual "fleece" request that Gideon makes and then considers whether we are allowed to make similar requests.
Is It Ok To Ask God For A Sign?:1. This passage about Gideon’s fleece is a true story, but not an ironclad promise.- Judges 6:36-40.- God is under no obligation to answer “fleece” questions.- Not all Bible stories are directly applicable in the sense of being able to expect God to do the ...read more
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Denomination: Baptist