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  • David Smith avatar

    The Murder Of John The Baptist Series

    Contributed by David Smith on Aug 7, 2009
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     | 8,727 views

    When his daughter Herodias came in and danced, she pleased Herod and his guests; and the king said to the girl, "Ask me for whatever you wish, and I will give it." And he solemnly swore to her, "Whatever you ask me, I will give you, even half of my kingdo

    We had a baptism this morning, and I think if you’d searched through the Bible for the most inappropriate Gospel story to feature today, you couldn’t have done better (or rather worse) that the one we had this morning - the story of the death of John the Baptist! When you’re working with the ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Be Baptized Series

    Contributed by Ryan Akers on May 27, 2008
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    The final message of our Spring Life Series deals with the importance of baptism in a believer’s life. We will look at the who, why, when, where and the how of baptism.

    Spring Life 2008 Part 9- Be Baptized Pastor Ryan Akers *parts of this sermon where borrowed with permission from Pastor Joe Colaw of First Wesleyan Church in Bartlesville, OK. Matthew 3:1-17- Amazing transition in people’s lives, beginning of Christ ministry, proof of the trinity(3 distinct ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Holy Spirit Fall Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jan 12, 2024
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    The point is will you respond to the Holy Spirit? Will you seek this baptism of power? If I offered you a million dollars, you’d take it. So, why not take this promise of spiritual power?

    HOLY SPIRIT FALL Text: Acts 10:44-48 Introduction 1. Illustration: Many of you have heard my testimony of how I came to Christ at a Christian concert. However, you may not have heard the rest of my testimony of how I was baptized in the Holy Spirit. It was about a year after my coming to Christ, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Lent: Wild Beasts And Waiters

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jan 22, 2018
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    He was among wild beasts, and the angels ministered to him.

    Lent1B Wild beasts and waiters. He was among wild beasts, and the angels ministered to him. 1). Wild beasts- A comic said, “I have an angel on one shoulder and a devil on the other. I'm also deaf in one ear.” During lent, in the wilderness, we may spend time doing battle with what we call our ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    "Sanctification"

    Contributed by Andy Grossman on Nov 11, 2008
    based on 15 ratings
     | 17,746 views

    Shares the process of sanctification

    “Sanctification” November 14, 2008 “Finally, brothers, we instructed you how to live in order to please God, as in fact you are living. Now we ask you and urge you in the Lord Jesus to do this more and more. For you know what instructions we gave you by the authority of the Lord Jesus. It is ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Requirements Of Pentecostal Power

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on May 9, 2008
    based on 18 ratings
     | 13,757 views

    Walking in Pentecostal Power requires a life totally surrendered to the Holy Spirit.

    The Requirements of Pentecostal Power Text: Acts 2:1-13 Introduction 1. Illustration: The Good Life: Recent Roper ASW research reports that 89% of Americans consider owning a home necessary to having a good life. The next top requirement is good health (87%) followed by a happy marriage (81%). ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    A Voice, A Lamb, And A Dove Series

    Contributed by Ken Mckinley on May 2, 2019
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    The 4th sermon in our series on John's Gospel. In this sermon I discuss the ministry of John the Baptist.

    A Voice, a Lamb, and a Dove (John pt. 4) Text: John 1:19 – 34 Let’s go ahead and open our Bibles to the Gospel of John… And we’re going to be looking at verses 19 – 34 this morning. But before we get to it, let me just say this: This is talking about John the Baptist… Remember, John the Beloved ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 23, 2024
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     | 670 views

    Explores the transformative power of God's love and the spiritual rebirth that occurs when we accept Jesus Christ as our Savior.

    Welcome, brothers and sisters, to this glorious gathering of God's faithful. It's a joy to see you all here today, eager and ready to receive the word of the Lord. We are here, not as mere spectators, but as participants in the grand narrative of God's love and redemption. Today, we are going to ...read more

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    Don't Chase Private Revelations Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 7, 2012
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    Jesus Christ is the definitive revelation of God to humanity. Any private revelations that may come after Him must point to Him and do not have the authority of public revelation.

    January 9, 2012 The Baptism of the Lord Verbum Domini Today’s feast, which usually occurs on a Sunday, commemorates one of the three great Epiphanies of Jesus. Jesus’s birth was obscure, his cradle a feed-box, with cows and sheep and a few shepherds to announce Him. The great ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Swimming In The River Series

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Feb 7, 2010
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     | 3,525 views

    When we swim in the river of God's grace and love we are able to hold our deeper commitments to Jesus.

    “Renewable Energy: Swimming in the River” Luke 4:1-13 The night of my Ordination – the time at which I officially became a Minister of the Word – is still vivid in my mind. The joy, the solemnity, the anointing through laying on of hands – when the night was completed ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Setting The Stage For The Spirit Of God-3 Series

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Apr 16, 2010
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     | 2,422 views

    Luke recorded for Theophilus an account of those acts which preceded the coming of the Holy Spirit in Jesus’ physical absence. How is the stage set for the acts of the Holy Spirit? Setting the stage for the Spirit of God are acts of...

    SETTING the STAGE for the SPIRIT-III—Acts 1:4-8 Luke recorded for Theophilus an account of those acts which preceded the coming of the Holy Spirit in Jesus’ physical absence. How is the stage set for the acts of the Holy Spirit? 10 acts setting the stage for the Spirit of God are... 1. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus & Sinners

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jul 15, 2007
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     | 4,921 views

    A look at how Jesus dealt with sinners.

    In July of 2007 President George W. Bush granted a pardon to I. Lewis “Scooter” Libby, sparing him from a 2 ½ year prison term in a CIA leak case. Libby was the former chief of staff to Vice President Dick Cheney. He was convicted in March of lying to authorities and obstructing the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    No Need Series

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jan 20, 2015
     | 5,567 views

    You have no need! Can you believe it?

    “Jesus 101: No Need” Matthew 3:1-17 It must have been quite the scene. First, consider the location: the Desert. It’s not where an up and coming preacher should try to build his new church! Second, there was John the Baptist who was quite a sight! “John's clothes were made ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    It’s An Inside Job Series

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jul 7, 2011
     | 13,056 views

    What, or who, is on the inside is one of hte most important determinates or detriments to living between the lines.

    “Between the Lines: It’s An Inside Job” Romans 2:11-29 A robbery occurred in the branch bank where we did our banking. Law enforcement officers stated that the evidence pointed towards an “inside job.” The crime had been carried out in such a way that only someone who knew the bank from the inside ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    I Know You're There!!!

    Contributed by Jeff Pearce on Jun 18, 2008
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     | 2,293 views

    HOW TO LIVE DAY TO DAY WITH THE TEMPTATION AND TRAILS WE FACE FROM THE SATAN.

    I KNOW YOU’RE THERE INTRO: JESUS IS BAPTIZED 1: MATT 3:16-17 A) THE BAPTISM B) IT’S A VICTORIOUS THING FOR A MAN OR WOMAN C) CHRIST WAS BAPTIZED TO SHOW HIS OBEDIENCE AND HUMILITY TO THE FATHER D) HEAVEN WAS OPENED, THE SPIRIT OF GOD DESCENED UPON HIM, A DOVE A LIGHT WAS UPON HIM POINT: THIS ...read more

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    Denomination: Other