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  • Bob Whitchurch avatar

    The Three Crosses

    Contributed by Bob Whitchurch on Apr 5, 2001
    based on 53 ratings
     | 4,810 views

    The Two thieves on the crosses represent the response of sinful man to the Cross of Redemption paid in full by Jesus Christ our Saviour.

    I. The Cross of Rebellion-Verse 39 A. Distorted Knowledge of Christ, The Messiah 1. Crowd-Verse 35 2. Soldiers-Verse 36-37 Application: Be careful what you accept as Truth. B. Deny his Condition 1. Deceitful heart 2. Pride 3. Self-Center C. Deny his guilt- ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Call

    Contributed by Mark Lennon on Dec 20, 2002
    based on 15 ratings
     | 6,236 views

    This is one of the greatest promises in the scriptures called the Abrahamic Covenant. God always expects a response when he speaks.

    God’s Call Genesis 12:1-3 This is one of the greatest promises in the scriptures called the Abrahamic Covenant. We still see the effects of that promise today. Abram means exalted father. God changed his name to Abraham Abraham means father of a multitude. God always expects a response when he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Finding The Kingdom Within

    Contributed by Tim Desmond on Feb 28, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,019 views

    This sermon looks at how prayer and meditation can help us connect with the Kingdom of God and change our lives.

    One of the most pervasive feelings in modern society is alienation. We are alienated from our work and from each other by our fast paced lifestyle and focus on success. However, no matter how much connection we have with other people and to our work, the deep feeling of alienation will not be ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Pergamos: The Compromising Church Series

    Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Apr 2, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,009 views

    Jesus stated explicity that the church in Pergamos was CONFIRMED,CORRUPTED and COUNSELED. He expected them to change and stand firm.

    Revelation 2:12-17 Pergamos: The Compromising Church Pergamos was approximately 100 miles north of Ephesus. Emperor worship was strong with Augustus, Trajan, Septimus Severus, Athçna, Zeus, Dionysius and the Asklepios. They were a center of culture, learning and emperor worship. They had prolific ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    True Disciples Part Two

    Contributed by Larry Sarver on Jun 21, 2001
    based on 31 ratings
     | 6,872 views

    An Expository Sermon From Luke 6:43-49 On The Two Attributes That Identify True Disciples. Part Two

    True Disciples Part 2 Read Luke 6:46-49 Illustration: When I was in the Army many years ago I was a military policeman at for Ft. Irwin, California. While on duty one day we got word that a submachine gun popularly known as a "grease gun" had been reported stolen. This is an extremely serious ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Show Me The Way

    Contributed by Wes Humble on Jan 29, 2003
    based on 106 ratings
     | 13,698 views

    A clear call to become a Christ follower

    Show Me the Way. Luke 19:1-10 (The Message) Then Jesus entered and walked through Jericho. There was a man there, his name Zacchaeus, the head tax man and quite rich. He wanted desperately to see Jesus, but the crowd was in his way—he was a short man and couldn’t see over the crowd. So he ran ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Joy Of The Lord

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Dec 30, 2000
    based on 157 ratings
     | 13,291 views

    Joy is the result of knowing who we are and whose we are, discovering the will of God in His Word, and coming to repentance and the discovery of grace.

    Watergate not only holds a prominent place in American politics, it holds a prominent place in biblical history. One involves coverup and deception, the other involves repentance and honesty. The story of the Bible’s Water Gate is found in the book of Nehemiah. Nehemiah was the cupbearer of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • David Quackenbush avatar

    The Reward Of Godly Wisdom

    Contributed by David Quackenbush on Feb 3, 2001
    based on 130 ratings
     | 11,177 views

    Fearing God and obeying his Word is great gain, and is worth the effort.

    The Reward of Godly Wisdom (Proverbs 3:1-12) 1. My son do not forget my teaching, but let your heart keep my commandments; 2. For length of days and years of life, and peace they will add to you. 3. Do not let kindness and truth leave you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Church Leadership Training #1 Series

    Contributed by James May on Apr 19, 2001
    based on 89 ratings
     | 13,091 views

    Character traits of leadership are necessary to be a leader in the church and in the Kingdom of God.

    Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Laying Down The Law Series

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jun 22, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,308 views

    God lays down the law because He konws what we need to experience blessing in life.

    “Law & Order: SPU – Laying Down the Law” Ex. 19:1-25; Ps. 19:7-13 Their teenager, with a brand-spanking new drivers’ license, is asking to use the car at night for the first time – and to pick up several friends to go to the mall. So mom and dad lay down the law, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Reshaping Your Spiritual Plans

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Dec 26, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,117 views

    Is God calling you to a new place or will you continue on the same limited path with the same limited results?

    December 28, 2008 Morning Worship Text: Psalm 40:1-10 Subject: Trusting in God Title: Reshaping Your Spiritual Plans Here we are at the end of another year. Most of you will agree with me that it seems as though the time goes faster and faster. I don’t know about the rest of you but at the end ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Repentance

    Contributed by Andy Flowers on Sep 29, 2008
    based on 2 ratings
     | 13,735 views

    Series in Jonah

    Title- Repentance Text- Jonah 3 Jonah 3:1 Now the word of the LORD came to Jonah the second time, saying, 2 "Arise, go to Nineveh the great city and proclaim to it the proclamation which I am going to tell you." 3 So Jonah arose and went to Nineveh according to the word of the LORD. Now ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Gordon Curley avatar

    Things Worth Remembering!

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Sep 18, 2016
     | 8,004 views

    Things Worth Remembering - Exodus Chapter 13 vs 1-22 – sermon by Gordon Curley PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

    SERMON OUTLINE: (1). Recalling (vs 3,9,14,16) (2). Instructing (vs 9 & 16). (3). Following (vs 17-22) SERMON BODY: Ill: These are the top 6 things people most often forget: • (6). Faces 42% • (5). What was said 49% • (4). Words. 53% • (3). Telephone numbers 57% • (2). Where something ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

    Follow Me 2 Of 2

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Feb 25, 2022
     | 1,111 views

    In a previous sermon I preached on the importance of following the right people.

    When Jesus was here on earth He stated on one occasion, "...FOLLOW ME, and I will make you fishers of men." It is interesting that the Bible not only records that He told these men to follow Him, but also it records that they were smart enough to obey. Look at Matt. 4:20, it states, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Oscar avatar

    Made Alive In Christ Series

    Contributed by John Oscar on Jan 30, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,860 views

    Pastor John teaching on how people pass from death onto life by believing in Jesus

    Made Alive in Christ Ephesians 2:1-10 CCCAG, January 30th, 2022 Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10 (God is not dead video) Today we are continuing our Ephesians series. That video we just watched from the movie God’s Not Dead is a very graphic description of the state of those who reject God. One of ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God