A Holy Fight
Contributed by David Welch on Apr 22, 2019
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This message explores the command to contend, fight, persevere. It focuses on four areas of contention. Contend for the faith, purity, unity and effective ministry.
April 21, 2019Pastor David Welch “A Holy Fight”IntroductionI don’t know about you, but my parents frowned upon fighting. Turn the other cheek. Walk away.This morning I am here to encourage fighting. Not because I like fighting but because the Bible instructs us to fight. In case you hadn’t ...read more
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Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance
Jude Series
Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 26, 2022
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The Epistle of Jude is the penultimate [next to last] book of the New Testament and the Christian Bible. It is traditionally attributed to Jude the Apostle, brother of James the Just, and thus possibly the brother of Jesus.
JudeJudeThe author of the biblical book of Jude was probably the brother of James (not one of Jesus' twelve disciples). Alternatively, it could be that Jude was just an assumed name.The Epistle of Jude is the penultimate [next to last] book of the New Testament and the Christian Bible. It ...read more
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Denomination: Baptist
Answering Persecution In America
Contributed by Glynda Lomax on Sep 15, 2020
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We don’t like to think about persecution, and there was a time when we in America could put off thinking about, but that time is firmly behind us now. We’re IN IT.
We don’t like to think about persecution and there was a time when we in America could put off thinking about, but that time is firmly behind us now. We’re IN IT.Now those who walk through a big city street openly carrying a Bible showing their conservative beliefs are in danger of being attacked ...read more
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Denomination: Charismatic
Spiritual Growth PRO Sermon
Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 26, 2023
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This sermon encourages Christians to continually seek spiritual growth, apply Christ's teachings, and persevere in faith, fostering a dynamic, evolving relationship with Christ.
Good morning, beloved family of God. Isn't it a blessing to be gathered here today, in the house of the Lord, with hearts full of gratitude and spirits eager for the nourishment of His Word? Today, we find ourselves on the threshold of an enriching discourse that will guide us on the path of ...read more
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Some Truths We Learn About Hell:
Contributed by William D. Brown on Mar 19, 2009
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Today I’m going to talk for a little while about “hell”, it’s certainly not a comforting subject, but it is a subject that needs to be talk about more often because it a real place, it’s just as real a place as heaven is. Jesus spoke more about “hell
SOME TRUTHS WE LEARN ABOUT HELL: LUKE 16:19-31 3-21-09Today I’m going to talk for a little while about “hell”, it’s certainly not a comforting subject, but it is a subject that needs to be talk about more often because it a real place, it’s just as real a place as heaven is. Jesus ...read more
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Denomination: Baptist
We Need Christmas Because We Have A Time Problem Series
Contributed by Guy Glass on Jan 21, 2019
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This final message in the series deals with the need for Christmas because Christ could come at any time and we need to be ready
WE NEED CHRISTMAS BECAUSE WE HAVE A TIME PROBLEMGalatians 4:4-5 (NIV) But when the time had fully come, God sent his Son, born of a woman, born under law, 5 to redeem those under law, that we might receive the full rights of sons.2 Corinthians 6:2 (NIV) For he says, "In the time of my ...read more
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Denomination: Baptist
Praying For Presence Series
Contributed by Raymond Perkins on Jan 24, 2003
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Sixth lesson in a series on Revival influenced by Rick Atchley. This lesson shows importance and power of prayer.
PRAYING FOR PRESENCEExodus 32-33INTRODUCTION:There was a your man in his early 30’s who was single and was beginning to get worried about it so he went to a local church and met an attractive young lady. He went up to her and struck up a conversation with her. They chatted about every thing ...read more
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
Finding True Blessedness (Part 2) Series
Contributed by Boomer Phillips on May 30, 2023
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This message covers the last six verses of The Beatitudes. The word "blessed" in the text refers to more than just peace and happiness. It means "a divine and godlike joy." Jesus was saying, "Joyful are those who possess these inward qualities."
I have entitled our message this morning, “Finding True Blessedness (Part 2).” As we get started, I should remind us that the words of Jesus seen in our passage are called “The Beatitudes,” and that the word “beatitude” comes from a Latin term meaning “blessedness.”(1) But the term “blessed” used ...read more
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Denomination: Baptist
God's Miracles Series
Contributed by Dennis King on Dec 3, 2022
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Within this essay you can read of 120 of God's miracles but have you stopped to consider all the little miracles that God formulates every day?
God's MiraclesOften, just to stir up thoughts and inspirations on a particular topic, it's helpful to open an internet search of the New King James Version (NKJV) Bible just to find out how often the topical word appears. In support of this essay, the Hebrew term for “miracle” appeared, ...read more
Denomination: Baptist
Jesus Vs Eeyore Series
Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 31, 2021
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The same divine being who planned out and created the galaxies by an effortless command comes to those who are oppressed with healing, and to the oppressors with rebuke.
Fifth Sunday in Coarse 2021There is nothing subtle about the first chapter of St. Mark’s Gospel. He introduces us to John the Baptist, then Jesus comes from Nazareth and is baptized. Immediately He is driven by the Spirit into the wilderness and is tempted. He goes to Galilee to begin preaching, ...read more
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Denomination: Catholic
Following Jesus At A Distance - Mark 14:66-72 Series
Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on May 20, 2024
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When is it okay to protect yourself, and when does it fall into the kind of self-saving that Jesus forbids? We'll learn from Jesus and Peter what it looks like to lose your life to save it rather than saving your life and losing it.
Introduction: Plan BLast Sunday our church did a song called Death Was Arrested. See what you think of this verse: Our savior displayed on a criminal's crossDarkness rejoiced as though heaven had lostBut then Jesus arose with our freedom in handThat's when death was arrested and my ...read more
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Judas The Betrayer (Part One)
Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Apr 11, 2021
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Whenever there's a list of the Apostles, he always appears last and his name is followed by, "the betrayer" or something similar. Let's take a look at the one who is known for betraying Jesus.
JUDAS, THE BETRAYER (part one)One of the questions in Sunday School last week had to do with Judas and the storms he was facing. That generated some good discussion so I decided to make him the focus of the sermon today and next Sunday. Whenever there's a list of the Apostles, he always ...read more
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Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
The Christian Jubilee.
Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jan 17, 2022
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Bible reading, Luke 4:14-21.
THE CHRISTIAN JUBILEE. Luke 4:18-19 (complete). Bible reading: Luke 4:14-21. 1. “The Spirit of the Lord is upon me” (Luke 4:18a). Jesus was “anointed” by the Holy Spirit following His baptism by John (Luke 3:21-22). After this, ‘Jesus being full of the Holy Ghost’ was ‘led by the ...read more
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Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
Bliss Or Despair—which?
Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 25, 2008
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A sermon about the choices we make. Based on life of Joshua.
BLISS OR DESPAIR—WHICH? Joshua 24:15INTRO: Joshua, the servant of God and leader of His people, is about to pass to his eternal reward. Before going, however, he gives to the nation he had so faithfully served his final command.Let us now ...read more
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Denomination: Baptist
Vital Facts Of The Holy Spirit
Contributed by Larry Wolfe on Jul 25, 2009
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Facts, definition and analysis of the Holy Spirit
"Holy Spirit’s Vital Facts"(3) Times Spirit clothed with men O.T. (8) Times Spirit in men O.T. (27) Times Spirit upon men O.T.(4) Times before Pentecost in N.T. /Filled with Spirit: John/Baptist, Elizabeth, Zacharias (Luke 1); Jesus (Luke 4)(9) of (10) ...read more
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Denomination: Independent/Bible