Contributed by Ed Mcneely on Dec 5, 2002
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Christmas is the beginning of the transformation of our character from the flesh into the Spirit much as a caterpillar changes into a butterfly: In salvation, it is a Spiritual metamorphism that brings just as radical a change in the believer.
THE BUTTERFLY & THE CATERPILLAR12-8-02Luke 2:11, Hebrews 10:1-10 + OthersChristmas! It is…ŸMore than a baby in a manger;ŸMore than shepherds and angels;ŸEven more than Wise men traveling 2 years bearing gifts.Christmas is when… the living Son of God…ŸStepped out of his glory... ...read more
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Denomination: Independent/Bible
The Power Of Faith
Contributed by Paul Mulani on May 9, 2019
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If you travel to a new country, you'll need to change your currency to the local currency in order to comfortably do transactions. Faith is the currency of heaven. If you want to do spiritual transactions, you'll have to operate by faith.
The Power of Faith(Hebrews 11:31)“By faith the harlot Rahab did not perish with those who did not believe, when she had received the spies with peace.”The people who didn’t believe mentioned in the above verse are the inhabitants of Jericho during the time of ...read more
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Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
Isaac
Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Apr 19, 2022
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How does a father feel, sacrificing his son, to war, or to a cross? Abraham faced that test, and passed. What could Isaac have been thinking during his father’s trial of faith? Let's look at Isaac's faith.
Isaac was the son of promise, yet Abraham was tested. How does a father feel, sacrificing his son, to war, or to a cross? Abraham faced that test, and passed. What could Isaac have been thinking during his father’s trial of faith?“And Isaac said to his father Abraham, ‘My father!’ And he said, ...read more
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Denomination: Independent/Bible
Makes Me Think! Make Today Count! (Funeral)
Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Sep 14, 2019
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Do we ever wonder how we will die? Maybe we should spend more time thinking about how we should live? MTC, Make today count! I used small stones and write MTC on each one.
MAKES ME THINK! MAKE TODAY COUNT!By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (FUNERAL, during funeral I give small stone with MTC on them… MAKE TODAY COUNT)Job 14:1 Man that is born of a woman is of few days, and full of trouble. Job 14:14 If a man die, shall he live again? all the ...read more
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Denomination: Assembly Of God
Moral Issues: Sex Series
Contributed by Rob Harbison on May 10, 2001
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When sex is about intimacy in marriage it is beautiful. When it is about lust and lewdness it is tarnished.
INTRO: Many people who are unfamiliar with the Bible think that it presents sex as an ugly—although necessary—thing for the purpose of procreation. Many Christians who are unfamiliar with the Bible think the same thing.Both are wrong. And both of those misguided perspectives have caused problems ...read more
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Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
Jacob: A Liar And Trickster Changed By A Dream Lesson 1 Series
Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 18, 2023
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Deep passionate, sacrificial faith pleases God.
A.JACOB WAS PERFECTLY IMPERFECT1.He enticed his brother Esau to sell his family birth right (Genesis 25: 26-34). 2.He deceived his father and lied to get the family’s inheritance (Genesis 27:1-33).3.Jacob had to run away from home. “Esau hated Jacob … ‘I will slay my brother’” (Genesis ...read more
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Denomination: Baptist
Them That Believe
Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Oct 28, 2003
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Jesus said there were specific signs that were to follow the life of the believer, do we see those signs in our lives? I’m a believer or Am I?
Heb 11:1-6 THEM THAT BELIEVEFaith =The believers 6th sense. Faith is the believers ability to see what cannot be seen with the natural eye, To hear what cannot be heard with the natural ear, and to taste what cannot be tasted with the natural taste.Faith is this supernatural ...read more
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Denomination: Pentecostal
Beyond The Bitter Pill
Contributed by Craig Benner on Oct 15, 2019
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You have to let some things go or they will consume and destroy you.
Bitterness is the cancer of the soul.It starts out as a HURT. We have all been there. Some of us have sought healing and received it; others have not.Then it develops into ANGER. All you can think of is how unfair the situation is.Sooner or later it grows into BITTERNESS. Now it is a ...read more
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Denomination: Pentecostal
Rahab: A Godly Woman And Mother
Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 28, 2002
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A mother’s day sermon using the NT references to Rahab as an example
Rahab: A Godly Woman and MotherSteve Simala Grant, May 11/12, 2002Intro:Since it is Mother’s day, I thought I’d share a couple cartoons from my favorite impish cartoon character, Calvin (of Calvin and Hobbes): TEN SIGNS OF A FRUSTRATED MOTHER1. Your children know how to read HTML ...read more
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Denomination: Baptist
Why Should I Be Thankful
Contributed by James Buchanan on Nov 25, 2003
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A one-shot sermon dealing with the question of why we should be thankful in the bad times of life.
An atheist was taking a walk through the woods, admiring all that evolution had created. "What majestic trees! What powerful rivers! What beautiful animals!", he said to himself. As he was walking along the river, he heard a rustling in the bushes behind him. When he turned to see what the casue ...read more
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Denomination: Independent/Bible
Staying Free - Overcoming The Enemy
Contributed by Mike Hullah on Nov 10, 2018
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When we come to Christ it is a glorious experience, but on our continuing journey with Him we are often confronted by the Enemy, who is called in Revelation 12, amongst other things "The Accuser of The Brethren (or Believer)". This sermon teaches us how to overcome by The Word of God!
STAYING FREE - OVERCOMING THE ENEMYWhen we come to Christ it is a glorious experience, but on our continuing journey with Him we are often confronted by the Enemy, who is called in Revelation 12:10, "The Accuser of The Brethren (or Believer)". It is here that we experience warfare of our souls. ...read more
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Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
Abraham Chased Faith And Found God's Promise Lesson 4 Series
Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 27, 2023
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Don’t look at the size of your giants, or the size of your faith, rather look at the size of your God.
A. INTRODUCTION: GOD CALLED ABRAHAM “By obedient faith, Abraham left his home in Ur, when God called him to go see another country that God would give him as his inheritance. Abraham went without knowing where he was going.” Hebrews 11:8, ELT1.In Babylon God ...read more
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Denomination: Baptist
Angels Worship The Baby Jesus Lesson 3 Series
Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 28, 2023
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Angels were created in the beginning and are holy beings who worship God,
“And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying: ‘Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, goodwill toward men!’” Luke 2:13-14, NKJVA.WHAT IS AN ANGEL?1.Angel is aggelo means messenger. ...read more
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Denomination: Baptist
The Measure Of A Life Series
Contributed by Greg Yount on Oct 28, 2001
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Part 1 of a 4-part series on Christian stewardship responsibilities.
Part 1 - THE MEASURE OF A LIFEIntroduction:Stewardship is about much more than money. In fact, money is really a very small part of ourstewardship. Stewardship is about how we live our lives. Christian stewardship is the management of your life for God. How then do you measure thesuccess of ...read more
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Denomination: Baptist
Joy, My Altitude Of My Attitude
Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Feb 26, 2020
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CHOICES, 3 WAYS TO DEMONSTRATE KNOWING JESUS. 1. BY OUR LOVE. 2. KEEPING THE COMMANDMENTS. 3. THE REALIZATION OF JOY... Are we habitual murmurers or do we display the brilliant light of JOY. Your daily choice of JOY BECOMES MAGNETIC.
I CHOOSE THE ALTITUDES OF MY ATTITUDES.By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.comTEXT: Hebrews 10:36 For ye have need of patience, that, after ye have done the will of God, ye might receive the promise.Hebrews 10:36 (MSG) But you need to stick it out, staying with God's plan so ...read more
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Denomination: Assembly Of God