Open Your Eyes
Contributed by Daniel Austin on Sep 7, 2010
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There will come a day when all eyes will be opened, when faith will become sight
Open Your EyesReading:Matthew 20:29-34Text: Luke 16:19-31IntroductionBlinding ignorance does mislead us. O! Wretched mortals, open your eyes! Quotation of Leonardo Da VinciWhen the Rich Man opened his eyes . . .1. He saw more than torment.2. He saw regrets, and lost opportunitiesWith eyes ...read more
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Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
Confidence In Crisis Series
Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Sep 19, 2010
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When we have a crisis in our life, we must learn to trust that Jesus is our answer.
Intro. Today we come to the second miracle Jesus performed. The only place this miracle is recorded in the Scriptures, is in our text. It is also the second Miracle in Galilee. After Jesus turned the water to wine, his popularity grew. Skepticism immediately began to grow. Jesus had ...read more
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Denomination: Baptist
The Reality Of Judgment
Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Oct 15, 2011
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What about all those whose crimes were never discovered and never received the punishment due them?There is a day of judgment coming. No one is going to get by with anything.
The first is this: Free will makes hell necessary. Hell is God’s great compliment to the human race — by it he is saying, “If you do not wish to live with me, you don’t have to ” And if people do not wish to live with God, there must be a place where they can be ...read more
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Denomination: Baptist
The Faith Test: Trials Series
Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Oct 19, 2011
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Why should we "count it all joy" when we experience trials?
[You can receive free sermons each week by email if you contact jonrmcleod@gmail.com. You can also follow Jonathan's blog at blog.fhfbc.org.]AN INTRODUCTION TO THE BOOK OF JAMESJames, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, To the twelve tribes in the Dispersion:Greetings (v. ...read more
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Denomination: Baptist
Jesus Rises From The Dead Series
Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Nov 1, 2011
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The most-shocking action of Jesus was his resurrection from the dead. This message examines the implications of his resurrection, and the impact he can have in our lives today.
INTRODUCTION* Series, “A Savior’s Most-Shocking Actions” / previous actions: reaches out to sinners; offers forgiveness to sinners; dies for sinners* A dead Savior doesn’t do anyone any good; for Christ’s death to be powerful today, he must do something that ...read more
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Denomination: Baptist
The Meanings Of The Word Of God Series
Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 5, 2011
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The Wisdom of God is another word for the Word of God, which itself has many meanings, primarily the Logos, the Second person of the Trinity
Monday of 32nd Week in CourseVerbum DominiGod’s word to us today is strong and admonitory. Seek wisdom–which means seek the will of God–and follow after it. Don’t think you can hide from God. The spirit of God is everywhere, and knows everything we think or say. ...read more
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Denomination: Catholic
No Dualistic Approaches To Scripture Series
Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 6, 2012
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The fact of the physical Resurrection of Jesus dominates the New Testament, but we must, when studying the various accounts, read the NT with the faith of the Church.
Monday of Easter WeekVerbum DominiThe apostles’ experience of the Resurrection of Jesus changed their lives forever. In the light of our week-long Easter festival, it makes sense to look at the Word of God recording the Resurrection, and to do so in the spirit of the Synod and the Holy ...read more
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Denomination: Catholic
How’s Your Faith Now?
Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Apr 12, 2012
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Satan's goal = to use trials to extinguish our faithGod’s goal = To ignite our faith
1 Peter 1:6-9-In this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while, if need be, you have been grieved by various trials, that the genuineness of your faith, being much more precious than gold that perishes, though it is tested by fire, may be found to praise, honor, and glory at the ...read more
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Denomination: Baptist
Isaiah's Messiah - Longing For Advent (Is. 64:1-9)
Contributed by Gregg Strawbridge on Dec 3, 2011
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Here is the prayer which was answered with the birth of Jesus. Isaiah 64:1-9 shows the community, collect and confirmation of God's exiled people longing for deliverance.
Isaiah 64:1–9 Oh, that You would rend the heavens and come down, That the mountains might quake at Your presence — 64:2 As fire kindles the brushwood, as fire causes water to boil — To make Your name known to Your adversaries, That the nations may tremble at Your presence! 64:3 ...read more
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Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed
Discovering Genesis, Part 17 Series
Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Dec 11, 2011
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Abraham’s faith is tested by God by asking him to sacrifice his son, Isaac, to the Lord. This message examines the testing and how we can learn from it.
Discovering Genesis, Part 17 Genesis 22:1-18Introduction - Go with me to Genesis, Chapter 22- This evening we are going to look at the testing of Abraham- Abraham desired nothing more than to have a son; an heir to inherit everything- Genesis 15:2-3, “But Abram said, “Sovereign LORD, what ...read more
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Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
The Uniqueness Of Christianity
Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Nov 14, 2010
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People are always drawn by the unusual and unique. The most unique "religion" in the world is Christianity. Its origin, teaching, and influence worldwide are all unmatched!
Intro: People are always drawn by the unusual and unique. The most unique book in the world is the Bible. Its origin, teaching, and influence worldwide are all unmatched. In our passage we shall study seven unique aspects of Christianity. I. A Unique Exhibition (v.11). This is an exhibition of ...read more
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Strong And Prepared
Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Nov 20, 2010
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Remembering and being thankful for all God has done enables us to be strong and prepared for the return of Christ Jesus.
Colossians 1: 10 – 20 / Strong and PreparedIntro: One day as a Pastor was walking down a country lane he saw a young farmer struggling with a load of hay that had fallen off his truck. The boy was hot and sweaty and looked very upset. The Pastor stopped and urged the young man to stop ...read more
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Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed
Facing Jezebel Series
Contributed by Ben Thomas on Nov 19, 2008
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There are three battles and devil knows that he can not win first two, so he will try to win the third one- that is the battle between you and Devil...
Facing Jezebel 1 King 19:1 1 AHAB TOLD Jezebel all that Elijah had done and how he had slain all the prophets [of Baal] with the sword. 1.Elijah’s personal battle began at the gate of Jezreel A. He came to Jezreel and did not want to enter the cityB. Pride affected his life. 1 Kings 19:10 ...read more
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Denomination: Church Of God
All I Want For Christmas ...myrrh!
Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Dec 16, 2008
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Why would you bring myrrh as a baby present? Myrrh may actually be the perfect gift for Jesus!
All I Want for Christmas is MyrrhMatthew 2:1-11Matthew 2:1-111After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi from the east came to Jerusalem2and asked, "Where is the one who has been born king of the Jews? We saw his star in the east and have come to worship ...read more
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Denomination: Church Of God
Good News Of Great Joy
Contributed by Mark Roper on Dec 24, 2008
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15 Reasons Jesus Birth Gives us Joy
GOOD NEWS OF GREAT JOYDuring an Ordinary Night, an Extraordinary Message was proclaimed by angels who spoke to the shepherds over two thousand years ago: ‘Do not be afraid. I bring you tidings of great joy that will be for all people; a Saviour has been born to you’. Luke 2:10 NIVGOOD NEWS ...read more
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Denomination: Church Of God
