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  • Shawn Drake avatar

    Who Is This King Of Glory Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on May 24, 2004
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    This is the 21st study in the study "The Hebrew Hymnal".

    Series: The Hebrew Hymnal (Psalms) HYMN #24: WHO IS THIS KING OF GLORY? Psalm 24 This psalm was written on the day that the Ark of the Covenant was brought to Jerusalem. Before Israel had a king, Israel was defeated by the Philistines and the Philistines captured the Ark. After 7 months of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Narrow Door

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Aug 5, 2019
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    21st Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle C

    The Screwtape Letters is a classic book, where C.S. Lewis came up with the idea of a senior demon named Screwtape telling his trade secrets about how to corrupt a human soul- Regarding the narrow gate mentioned in our Gospel today, Screwtape would say: 1). A broad, constructed road, requires a ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Go! And Don’t Remove Christ From Christmas Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Nov 21, 2025
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    If you removed all the wrapping paper, all the lights, all the tinsel, all the adverts, all the parties, and all the pressure… would Christmas still make sense to you?

    Go! And… Don’t Remove Christ from Christmas INTRODUCTION — “When Christmas Loses Christ” If you removed all the wrapping paper, all the lights, all the tinsel, all the adverts, all the parties, and all the pressure… would Christmas still make sense to you? Some years ago, a large shopping centre ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Sent By The King: Following Jesus Into A World That Needs The Gospel Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Dec 15, 2025
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    Last words matter. The final recorded words of Jesus before He ascended in glory are not suggestions - they are not optional extras for “special Christians.” They are orders from our risen Lord and King.

    Sent by the King: Following Jesus into a World That Needs the Gospel – Matthew 28:19–20 Introduction – The Call That Still Echoes Church, some final words change everything. A last embrace. A final instruction. A parting commission. The words of a dying parent. The charge of a commanding ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Mauvaise Application De La Parole De Dieu (Wrong Application Of God's Word)

    Contributed by James Dina on Mar 29, 2021
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    La Parole de Dieu est la plus grande chose de toute la vie, et quand elle est divisée à juste titre, elle nous donne la vraie volonté de Dieu. Les mots mal appliqués sont peu recommandables et peuvent être dangereux.

    MAUVAISE APPLICATION DE LA PAROLE DE DIEU (WRONG APPLICATION OF GOD'S WORD) « Les visions de vos prophètes étaient fausses et sans valeur; ils n’ont pas exposé votre péché pour conjurer votre captivité. Les prophéties qu’ils vous ont données ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    First Century Style Rip Van Winkles Series

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Aug 20, 2017
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    Rip Van Winkle is the story of a man who woke up after a 20-year nap, only to find that the world had radically changed! Acts 19:1-7 tell the story of 12 1st century Rip Van Winkles who discovered that God’s entire way of dealing with mankind had changed.

    First Century Style Rip Van Winkles Series: Acts Chuck Sligh August 20, 2017 Adapted from a longer sermon by Stephen Davey. TEXT: Please turn in your Bibles to Acts 19:1-5 INTRODUCTION Illus. – In 1820, a lawyer named Washington Irving published his first short story. It became so popular that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Joy In The Christian Life # 2 - Lessons And Applications

    Contributed by Timothy Shumer on Aug 27, 2005
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    A sermon in a series from the book of Nehemiah about how we can have joy in the Christian life.

    Last week began new series = Joy in the Christian Life = The Case for Nehemiah - To have true Biblical joy as Christian our life must be in-line with God’s Will and Purposes - Suggested by examining Nehemiah’s life = Character - Highlights of the book that bears his name - The motivating purpose ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Gift Empowered Ministry, The Application Of Spiritual Gifts Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Nov 30, 2005
    based on 58 ratings
     | 8,692 views

    The Scriptures list and speak regarding spiritual gifts. Here, Paul is teaching the Corinthian believers truth concerning spiritual gifts. From his manner of writing, it is easy to discern, that the Corinthian church was involved in dispute over the val

    GIFT EMPOWERED MINISTRY The Application of Spiritual Gifts 1 Corinthians 12:4-11 INTRODUCTION: A spiritual gift is, “the supernatural ability to carry out the work of Christ through his church.” Twice in this chapter, and in three other places, The Scriptures list and speak regarding spiritual ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Wrong Application Of God's Word

    Contributed by James Dina on Mar 24, 2021
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    The Word of God is the greatest thing in all of life, and when it is rightly divided, it gives us the true will of God. Words misapplied are unsavory and may be dangerous.

    WRONG APPLICATION OF GOD'S WORD "The visions of your prophets were false and worthless; they did not expose your sin to ward off your captivity. The prophecies they gave you were false and misleading." (Lamentations 2:14) NIV Words misapplied are unsavory and may be dangerous, not ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Walk With Long-Suffering Series

    Contributed by David Welch on Apr 10, 2018
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    21st message in Ephesians dealing with a worthy walk in long-suffering

    “Walk with Longsuffering” Ephesians 4:2-3 I. Our Wealth and Worth In Christ 1-3 II. Our Worthy Walk in Christ 4-6 A. Walk in Unity 1. Exhortation to walk worthy of our calling 1 2. Characteristics of a worthy walk 2-3 Walk worthy of your calling by… “Walking with all ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Facing The False Prophet Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Oct 5, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 7,733 views

    Saul of Tarsus transforms into the apostle Paul whil preaching the true gospel and facing a false prophet: what the 21st century church can learn about confronting false teaching from the 1st cenutry example

    SERIES: “LESSONS FROM THE EARLY CHURCH” TEXT: ACTS 13:1-12 TITLE: “FACING THE FALSE PROPHET” INTRODUCTION: A. Would you hire this man? A member of the pulpit committee at a certain church was tired of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Michael Stark avatar

    Challenges Facing Baptists In The Twenty-First Century Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jul 2, 2008
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     | 9,452 views

    Baptists have brought distinctive truth to the circle of the evangelical faith. However, there appears to be a danger of being of losing the Baptist identify which must be recognised and resisted.

    PHILIPPIANS 4:8, 9 BAPTIST FOUNDATIONS CHALLENGES FACING BAPTISTS IN THE TWENTY-FIRST CENTURY “Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honourable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ronald Harbaugh avatar

    The Three Themes Of Jesus Ministry, Outlined In The Magnificat, Are Present

    Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Oct 18, 2007
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    A sermon for the 21st Sunday after Pentecost, proper 24

    21st Sunday after Pentecost [Pr. 24] October 21, 2007 “Series C” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, you sent your Son, Jesus the Christ, to reveal your will and grace for our lives. Through the power of your ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    God's Gifts To Us

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on Sep 30, 2008
    based on 24 ratings
     | 15,816 views

    A sermon for the 21st Sunday after Pentecost Proper 22

    21st Sunday after Pentecost Proper 22 Lectionary 27 Matthew 21:33-46 God’s gifts to us 33* ¶ "Hear another parable. There was a householder who planted a vineyard, and set a hedge around it, and dug a wine press in it, and built a tower, and let it out to tenants, and went into another ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    What Do You Lack?

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Oct 11, 2012
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    Sermon for the 21st Sunday after Pentecost, Year B

    Mark 10: 17 – 22 / What Do You Lack? Intro: I believe something happened to my generation in post-World War 2 America. We seem to be a generation looking for something, searching for something, looking for answers; yet, we don’t know what the questions really are. We have talent, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed