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  • Byron Sherman avatar

    Revealing Jesus’ Mission-5

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Oct 30, 2012
     | 2,759 views

    5 of 6. Luke recorded the public assignment of Messiah’s mission to Jesus. Jesus’ mission is publicized/revealed. But for whom is it publicized/revealed? Jesus’ mission is revealed for the...

    REVEALING JESUS’ MISSION-V—Luke 4:16-21 Attention: Our recent trip to Boone, NC to visit our sons. Changing color & falling. From I-77 toward Wilkesboro on US 421 the changing color of the leaves was gorgeous! Farther up in Boone, most of the color was gone. The leaves had already hit the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Critiquing The Critic Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Aug 8, 2012
     | 5,191 views

    Speaking in condemning, critical ways seems to be second nature to us. However, James gives us reason and instruction to prevent this sinful behavior.

    1. “No New Taxes” Illustration Who said, “Read my lips. No new taxes”? "Read my lips: no new taxes" is the famous phrase spoken by then presidential candidate George H. W. Bush at the 1988 Republican National Convention as he accepted the nomination on August 18th. Written ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Always Pray, Never Give Up

    Contributed by Jon Lipka on May 6, 2012
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     | 9,166 views

    Praying to God as His sons and daughters is an honor. We should beat down the doors to heaven and seek God's will.

    Do you wonder what some of Jesus’ parables mean? Do you ever feel like Jesus’ message is obscure and obtuse? “The knowledge of the secrets of the kingdom of God have been given to you, but to them, I speak in parables” (Lk. 8:10). Well, there is not room for misunderstanding ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Touching The Untouchable

    Contributed by Daren Mitchell on May 22, 2012
     | 5,087 views

    to God we're all untouchable. Jesus gave us the example of reaching out and touching those that are outcasts.

    Touching the Untouchable Leviticus 13:3; The priest will examine the affected area of the skin. If the hair in the affected area has turned white and the problem appears to be more than skin-deep, it is a serious skin disease, and the priest who examines it must pronounce the person ceremonially ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Nic At Nite

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Jun 10, 2012
     | 4,061 views

    Sermon on the difference between a do and a done salvation experience.

    “Nic at Nite” John 3:1-11 John 3:1 There was a man of the Pharisees, named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews: 2 The same came to Jesus by night, and said unto him, Rabbi, we know that thou art a teacher come from God: for no man can do these miracles that thou doest, except God be with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The View: A Matter Of Perspective Of Truth And Knowledge Series

    Contributed by Christopher Lanham on Feb 11, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,177 views

    What is truth?

    Among Bible stories it is iconic – one of those moments that captures the attention of the reader because it resonates with us; one of those things that we have all wrestled with. In fact, it is a moment so pregnant with relevance that for a moment we are tempted to actually empathize with ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    You Adulterous People Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Mar 14, 2012
    based on 220 ratings
     | 29,422 views

    What does spiritual adultery mean? Several things according to this text. 1- Spiritual adultery means friendship with the world 2- Spiritual adultery means opposition to God 3- Spiritual adultery means giving in to the devil

    INTRO.- People commit adultery in various ways. Our world is notorious for committing adultery. It seems to happens in Hollywood often. ILL.- Remember actress Sandra Bullock in the award winning movie, “The Blind Side”? And do you remember to whom she was married? She was married from 2005 to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Beginnings - Pt. 3 - Hardwired To Haywired Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Jan 20, 2011
     | 4,366 views

    Each year people make resolutions and talk about turning over a new leaf. It is a great time to focus on Beginnings!

    Beginnings Part 3 – Hardwired to Haywired I. Introduction We are examining the beginning. Lessons that will enable us to begin this new year off right. I have challenged you to put God in the right order. He is before all things and all others. What visible indicators let people know that ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Time To Be Rescued Series

    Contributed by Mark Elkins on Jan 27, 2011
     | 3,454 views

    This series is modified from Rick Warren's The Purpose of Christmas

    A TIME TO BE RESCUED. LK 2:11 8 And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. 9 An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. 10 But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Repentance Means Change

    Contributed by Scott Jensen on Feb 14, 2011
     | 5,428 views

    A sermon based on both the Law and the Gospel. Jesus explained what sin was. We need to head His command and turn away from temptation.

    Introduction In Thomas Costain’s history, “The Three Edwards”, he describes the life of Raynald III, a fourteenth-century duke in what is now Belgium. Grossly overweight, Raynald was commonly called by his Latin nickname, Crassus, which means "The Fat." After a violent quarrel, ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Lay It Down And "Leave It There!"

    Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Jun 11, 2012
    based on 8 ratings
     | 13,672 views

    Everything he had; *all his hopes *all his desires *all his dreams and ambitions *everything he possessed, everything he ever hoped to be, he placed in the hands of God

    Lay it Down, And Leave it There! 1st Chronicles 4:5-8 NKJ 5. And Ashhur the father of Tekoa had two wives, Helah and Naarah.  6. Naarah bore him Ahuzzam, Hepher, Temeni, and Haahashtari. These were the sons of Naarah.  7. The sons of Helah were Zereth, Zohar, and Ethnan;  8. and Koz begot Anub, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Tim Smith avatar

    How To Approach Worship Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Jul 1, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,274 views

    How are you supposed to worship? Perhaps no question sparks more controversy across American than that question. And what we find is that the answer is often based on your previous experience and your culture and generation. Regardless, we find that there

    How to Approach Worship? Psalm 95:1-7 There’s the story of a young rabbi who found a serious problem in his new congregation. During the service, half the congregation stood for the prayers and half remained seated. Each side shouted at the other, insisting theirs was the true tradition. ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Paul Barreca avatar

    Without Faith, Freedom Fails

    Contributed by Paul Barreca on Jul 9, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,024 views

    Our national celebration should cause Christians to reflect on the source of our freedom, and the support that is necessary to uphold it. The theme of this sermon is that Faith is the only Foundation that can support Freedom. Without Faith, Freedom fail

    This week we celebrate all that we love about America. There are parades, fireworks, speeches, and family BBQ’s. Contestants squared up in the annual Hot Dog Eating contest, and veterans marched down Main Street reminding us of the cost of America’s Liberty. Our national celebration ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Willem Nel avatar

    Grace - No Longer Condemned Series

    Contributed by Willem Nel on Aug 22, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,797 views

    After 5 months of being diagnosed with guillain barre syndrome. I have experienced first hand God’s Grace. This is my first sermon after 5 months of absence from the pulpit. The theme GRACE

    Grace Galatians 1:3-7 3 Grace to you and peace from God the Father and our Lord Jesus Christ, 4 who gave Himself for our sins, that He might deliver us from this present evil age, according to the will of our God and Father, 5 to whom be glory forever and ever. Amen. 6 I marvel that you are ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Bill Butsko avatar

    God Shows No Partiality

    Contributed by Bill Butsko on Sep 19, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 15,707 views

    We are created in the image of God who shows no favoritism or partiality concerning us.

    Text: Then Peter began to speak: “I now realize how true it is that God does not show favoritism (partiality) (Acts 10:34). What does it mean to show favoritism or to be partial? If we do not treat people equally, but instead show more kindness, consideration, and respect for some and not for ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church