How The Holy Spirit Demonstrates His Power Through Leaders
Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
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1. The Holy Spirit demonstrates His power in leaders by giving them supernatural hope when discouragement is all around.
1. The Holy Spirit demonstrates His power in leaders by giving them supernatural hope when discouragement is all around. Just as people cannot live with air, food or water so the spirit cannot live without hope. Paul wrote, "May the God of hope fill with you with all joy and peace as you trust in ...read more
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Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
What Are Your Expectations Of The Messiah?
Contributed by Philip Gill on Feb 10, 2003
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If John the Baptist had to make sure Jesus was the Messiah it may well have been because there were several examples upon which the expected messiah could be modelled. What are our expectations of the Messiah?
When John heard in prison what the Messiah was doing, he sent word by his disciples and said to him, "Are you the one who is to come, or are we to wait for another?" Jesus answered them, "Go and tell John what you hear and see: the blind receive their sight, the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, ...read more
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Denomination: Anglican
Why Is It Unwise To Underestimate People With Less Formal Education?
Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
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In this passage we read, "Now when they saw the boldness of Peter and John and perceived that they were uneducated and untrained men, they marveled. And they realized that they had been with Jesus." (Acts 4:13) There is a tendency for the formally educate
In this passage we read, "Now when they saw the boldness of Peter and John and perceived that they were uneducated and untrained men, they marveled. And they realized that they had been with Jesus." (Acts 4:13) There is a tendency for the formally educated to look down on those without formal ...read more
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Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
The Third Word: Compassion Series
Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 24, 2005
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The third word of our Savior on the cross is directed primarily to his mother. An analysis of Jesus’ third word on the cross, as set forth in John 19:25-27, teaches us about his compassion.
IntroductionIt is often profitable to study the last words of dying men. Many sermons have been preached on the last words of Jesus. As he hung on the cross on that first Good Friday he uttered seven short sentences or phrases. We usually call these the “seven last words of Christ.” For the ...read more
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Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed
God Speaks Into Our Darkness
Contributed by Martin Ellgar on Dec 15, 2014
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A perspective on John 8: 12. To live in hope can inversely imply that there is darkness in a person’s life. It reveals a need for a saviour who can speak into that darkness and bring forth light and life.
John 8: 12God speaks into our darknessIn the beginning of the Bible the very first words that we hear God speak are, “Let there be light.” And God saw that the light was good. The context into which God spoke was darkness. From out of the darkness God created light and life. From ...read more
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Denomination: Lutheran
Different Expectations Series
Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Dec 13, 2010
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Jesus didn't fit John's idea of what the Messiah would be like. Jesus stressed love rather than judgment. Jesus moves in surprising ways and communicates God's grace in unexpected situations.
Matthew 11:2-11 “Different Expectations”INTRODUCTIONThe family gathers around the newborn’s bassinette. They marvel at this squirming gift of life, and give thanks for health and wholeness. As they gaze upon the baby’s features they wonder what the child will ...read more
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Denomination: Lutheran
Covenant Sunday - Future Our Friend
Contributed by Joseph Neil Adams on Dec 31, 2007
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A message for Covenant Sunday thinking about how the new year can be held back by fear, using Joshua, Caleb & John Wesley to show a better way where the future is seen as our friend..
Jeremiah 31.31-34Numbers 13It is natural at times like the turn of a new year to think about how time passes – well of course it flies!It is 28 years since Maggie came to power. 41 since England won world cup and 7 whole years have passed since the millennium celebrations.I remember the ...read more
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Denomination: Methodist
Changing Your Mind Series
Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 27, 2021
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Mark tells us that the very first message that Jesus preached was that the kingdom of God wasnear and, therefore, people are to repent and believe the good news. This was the same message thatJohn the Baptist had been preaching.
A mother calling to her son shouted, "Johnny, tell your sister to get in the house out of the rain." "Ican't mom," came the reply. "And just why can't you?" demanded his mother. "Because we areplaying Noah's Ark mom, and she's one of the ...read more
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The Hardest Word Series
Contributed by Aneel Aranha on Feb 25, 2021
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Like Elton John sang, “sorry” seems to be the hardest word. But it can bring so much healing, peace, and restoration. [Watch video: https://youtu.be/Wv24QxchW74]
Scripture Reading: Matthew 5:20-26For I tell you that unless your righteousness surpasses that of the Pharisees and the teachers of the law, you will certainly not enter the kingdom of heaven. “You have heard that it was said to the people long ago, ‘You shall not murder, and anyone who murders ...read more
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Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
Set Free By Truth Series
Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Sep 23, 2019
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This is the 25th sermon in a series from the Gospel of John. In this sermon we look at how Jesus is the truth, and how true followers of Jesus abide in His Word, and are eventually set free by His Word.
Freed by Truth (John pt. 25)Text: John 8:30-32Now before we get to our text this morning, I want to remind you all John’s purpose for writing this Gospel account… It’s in John 20:30-31… It says, “Now Jesus did many other signs in the presence of the disciples, which are not written in this book; ...read more
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Denomination: Independent/Bible
What Does It Mean To Believe?
Contributed by Dawn Duryea on Mar 11, 2024
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Do you ever wonder what it means to “believe?” Today we are going to consider what it means to “believe” by examining the passage from Numbers 21 alongside the gospel reading from John 3.
Is it true that you just believe in Jesus and you are saved?When I first became a Christian at the age of 16 and was taking confirmation classes at Cocoa Presbyterian Church, I remember Reverend Flanagan telling us that if you believe in Jesus you will be saved. Right away that statement raised ...read more
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Denomination: United Methodist
It's Harvest Time! PRO Sermon
Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023
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Recognize the lostness around us, understand our surroundings, and feel the urgency to participate in God's work, as illustrated in John 4:27-42, where a Samaritan woman's testimony led many to believe in Jesus.
Good morning, family! You know, it's so easy to get caught up in our own bubbles that we often forget to look at the broader picture. We may forget to see the lostness, to truly know our surroundings, and to feel the urgency of involvement. Today, we're gonna dig into John 4:27-42, and I pray that ...read more
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Signs - Pt. 2 Series
Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 19, 2010
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Jesus was clear that our walk should be marked by signs and wonders. What is following you? Is your life “signless”?
SignsPt. 2I. IntroductionI have a sign situation. My situation is not that Jesus did signs! My issue is that Jesus, in John 14:11-14 and Mark 16:14-20, made it crystal clear that we would not only have signs following us, but even greater signs than He performed. My sign issue is that I see ...read more
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Denomination: Pentecostal
The Fantastic Blessings Of Faith In God Series
Contributed by Rick Crandall on Oct 23, 2020
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The fantastic blessings of faith in God:1. Faith gives us the goodness of God (vs. 1-16).2. Faith gives us amazing answers to our prayers (vs. 16-22).3. Faith gives us a home in Heaven (vs. 17, 23-25).
The Fantastic Blessings of Faith in GodThe Book of RomansRomans 4:1-25; Hebrews 11:1(Initial reading: Romans 4:1-8)Sermon by Rick CrandallGrayson Baptist Church - May 1, 2016(Revised October 23, 2020)BACKGROUND:*Please open your Bibles to Romans 4. In the last chapter, God's Word ...read more
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Denomination: Baptist
Be Restored
Contributed by Daniel Wheat on May 29, 2009
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Two Sundays ago we looked at Acts 3 where it told the story of the lame man at the gate of Beautiful. If you remember the man had been lame from birth and had lived a life depending upon the kindness of others. Just when he thought it was going to be a no
“Be Restored”John 21:15-17Introduction: Two Sundays ago we looked at Acts 3 where it told the story of the lame man at the gate of Beautiful. If you remember the man had been lame from birth and had lived a life depending upon the kindness of others. Just when he thought it was going to be a ...read more
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Denomination: Pentecostal
