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  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    What Burns You Up? Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on May 17, 2002
    based on 30 ratings
     | 4,034 views

    We have a choice: we can either learn from the real Jesus of Scripture, or the Jesus we’d prefer to believe in.

    What Burns You Up? (John 2:13-22) Introduction 1. Imagine attending a church service in 50A.D.. The small congregation of Jewish believers has opened up the meeting for sharing, and one a man about 60 stands up to share…. 2. I came to believe in Yeshua last year, though I met him in the Temple ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Key To The Father's House

    Contributed by Kenneth Tankersley on Jun 14, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,311 views

    MANKIND HAS A CHOICE BETWEEN HEAVEN AND HELL. WHEN WE ACCEPT CHRIST AS OUR SAVIOR, WE RECEIVE A SPIRITUAL KEY TO ALL THAT HEAVEN AFFORDS

    6/17/07 THE KEY TO THE FATHER’S HOUSE JOHN 14: 1--4 (how many have a key(or had a key) to your father’s house? INTRODUCTION: ISAIAH 22: 22>> THE KEY OF THE HOUSE OF DAVID WILL BE LAID UPON THE LORD’S SHOULDER. REVELATION 3:7>>HE SHALL OPEN AND NONE SHALL SHUT. HE SHALL SHUT AND NONE ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Healthy Independence-5

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 22, 2020
     | 2,075 views

    5 of ? The prophet Jeremiah contrasted two major aspects of Independence—Independence from God versus independence from the world. Dependence upon YHWH brings independence from worldly influence. How can I be independent of worldly influence? A Healthy Independence Engages...

    HEALTHY INDEPENDENCE-V—Jeremiah 17:1-14 Attention: Christian parents raise our children with the idea that they will one day leave home & live productive lives apart form their parents. We expend our greatest efforts toward sufficiently preparing them for life in the ‘real world’ with God at ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Oh!, Lord, My God Series

    Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Jun 25, 2020
     | 3,690 views

    Greetings In The Holy Name Of Jesus Yahshuah, My sisters and brothers, we consider the thought of having power and authority ...

    OH! LORD, MY GOD by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (June 23, 2020) “O Lord my God, in thee do I put my trust: save me from all them that persecute me, and deliver me: Lest he tear my soul like a lion, rending it in pieces, while ...read more

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    Denomination: Friends

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    What Will The Resurrection Be Like? And How Can I Be Sure I'm Ready? Series

    Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Jul 17, 2003
    based on 16 ratings
     | 4,661 views

    The purpose of this sermon is to give a simple overview of the resurrection and then give some practical steps to prepare ourselves for it.

    1 Corinthians What Will the Resurrection be Like? And How Can I be Sure That I Will Be Ready? 1 Corinthians 15:20-34 July 20, 2003 Intro: A. [illustration] John G. Paton, a nineteenth-century missionary to the South Seas met opposition to leaving his home in Scotland and going to preach to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Why Is It Raining On Our Parade(July 4th Sermon)

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jun 30, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,154 views

    Many citizens of this country are preparing to celebrate July 4. This is a very special day in our nation.

    America is the greatest country that has ever existed on this earth. I say this not in arrogance, THAT IS A FACT! The only nation that can be considered to be equal to America’s greatness would be the nation of Israel. God blessed them in ways that no other nation can boast. For example they ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Starting Place For Successful Ministry

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Sep 9, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,648 views

    The Apostle Paul who had invested so much in the life of young Timothy, helps him prepare for a new beginning by offering him a starting place for success. I believe this is also a starting place for successful ministers as we prepare others to make it on their own.

    Sermon: A Starting Place for Successful Ministry Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-6 1Ti 2:1 ¶ I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men; 2 For kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Next Generation Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jun 8, 2013
     | 9,862 views

    The Christian, and especially the elder of the church, is engaged in a lifelong campaign. He must prepare the next generation to enter into the conflict.

    “This charge I entrust to you, Timothy, my child, in accordance with the prophecies previously made about you, that by them you may wage the good warfare, holding faith and a good conscience. By rejecting this, some have made shipwreck of their faith, among whom are Hymenaeus and Alexander, whom I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Joshua Introduction Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jan 16, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,364 views

    Joshua is a book about being an everyday hero, about trusting God’s might above our sight. In this introduction we learn how God prepared Joshua to face his battles, and how God prepares us to face ours.

    Calvary Chapel Newberg o Bible Study Joshua - Introduction A brief history of God’s redemptive work: God created man who then rebelled against him, giving themselves over as slaves to an enemy (Satan). God began His redemptive work by promising a Savior (Genesis 3), then working to bring about ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Following The Parade Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on May 16, 2011
     | 5,337 views

    Jesus entry into Jerusalem marks him as a revolutionary--a threat to the Romans and Jewish authorities, and the door to an abundant life for his followers

    Matthew 21:1-11 “Following the Parade” INTRODUCTION As we enter into Holy Week and reflect on the passion and suffering of Jesus, many of us have difficulty understanding why the authorities executed Jesus. We see his compassion for the common people—healing the sick, ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    God's Election Advice - Part 1

    Contributed by Larry Turner on Oct 8, 2016
     | 6,840 views

    With this nation facing it's most difficult election choices in history its time to seek God's word for his advice on what to do.

    President Ronald Reagan one time told the story of when he was a teenager, he needed a new pair of boots made. In those days, you couldn’t just go to a shoe store, you went to the shoemaker shop. The cobbler asked the young man- “Do you want blunt end toes or pointed end toes?” ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Wisdom: What We Can Expect Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 31, 2016
     | 3,665 views

    Forewarned is forearmed. Wisdom not only guides us in our choices, it helps us anticipate what we may expect to see.

    Wisdom: What We Can Expect (Proverbs 24:7-12) 1. A lot of times folks get very superstitious about finding God’s will. And, more often than not, they want God’s will to be their will, and somehow make it so. 2. By the time Bobby arrived, the football game had already started. "Why ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    When Does Life Begin?

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jan 18, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,558 views

    God has worked in the life of His people since before the foundations of the world--preparing and appointing them for service.

    “Now the word of the LORD came to me, saying, ‘Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, and before you were born I consecrated you; I appointed you a prophet to the nations.’” [1] It is most humbling to realise that we cannot boast of anything we possess or of who we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Spiritual Complacency Series

    Contributed by Klaus Mehrl on Jul 12, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 11,218 views

    This Sermon contrasts the spiritual choices made by Lot, whose family was destroyed and Abraham. A serious Father’s Day message.

    On this Father’s Day, and as we continue our series called "A Series of Unfortunate Behaviors", I want us to take a look, as it relates especially to fathers – who are the God ordained heads of their households – to look at the subject of Spiritual Complacency." And I want this to be a message that ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Satan's Rebellion Or Obeying God's Design: Joseph Obeyed God, What Is Your Choice?

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Dec 28, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,052 views

    Today we gaze through the window of obedience. And we see the historical Christmas saga in how it plays out for an average everyday human named Joseph. Joseph is a bit of a mystery to us. We get a few mentions of him in scripture.

    Today we gaze through the window of obedience. And we see the historical Christmas saga in how it plays out for an average everyday human named Joseph. Joseph is a bit of a mystery to us. We get a few mentions of him in scripture. We know he’s a carpenter. We know he lived in Nazareth. We know he ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army