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  • Kevin Keeling avatar

    Liberty In Christ

    Contributed by Kevin Keeling on Mar 20, 2004
    based on 26 ratings
     | 7,735 views

    John 8:36 If the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed.

    Liberty in Christ We are Free John 8:36 If the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed. I. Am I Free to do what I want ? A. Personl Yes ! you are Free to make to make your own choices B. You are eternally Sucure in Jesus Christ Gal 2:16 Knowing that a man is not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Gifts Of Jesus-Peace Series

    Contributed by Jerry La Pere on Dec 7, 2002
    based on 14 ratings
     | 8,216 views

    This sermon can be used as a stand alone on John 14:27 or be used during the second Sunday in Advent.

    The Gifts of Jesus—Peace First Preached at the Broad Run Baptist Church 12/8/2002 Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-7 (KJV) Nevertheless the dimness shall not be such as was in her vexation, when at the first he lightly afflicted the land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali, and afterward did more ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Responsibility Series

    Contributed by Kent Lenard on Aug 17, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 9,557 views

    This sermon is an adaptation from John Maxwell’s Book "The Twenty one Indespensible Qualities of Leadership"

    Responsibility Heb 6:11, Matt 5:41, Rom 1:20 August 16, 2003 I. Last year our family went to San Antonio. Our kids were excited about seeing Sea World and Fiesta Texas, and Donna wanted to see the River Walk, but there was only one thing that I really wanted to see, and that was the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Responsibility Series

    Contributed by Kent Lenard on Aug 17, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 7,410 views

    This sermon is an adaptation from John Maxwell’s Book "The Twenty one Indespensible Qualities of Leadership"

    Responsibility Heb 6:11, Matt 5:41, Rom 1:20 August 16, 2003 I. Last year our family went to San Antonio. Our kids were excited about seeing Sea World and Fiesta Texas, and Donna wanted to see the River Walk, but there was only one thing that I really wanted to see, and that was the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeff Simms avatar

    James: Calling Fire Down From Heaven Series

    Contributed by Jeff Simms on Aug 17, 2003
    based on 58 ratings
     | 10,210 views

    A look at James and John and how they desire to judge the Samaritans and how God treats us with grace and mercy

    James: Calling Fire Down from Heaven Luke 9:51-56 Primary Purpose: Jesus purpose was not to condemn, but to save. On a recent Sunday morning, members of a church in Oklahoma noticed a shabbily-dressed man wandering near the church, poking into garbage cans. The man finally came to rest on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Servanthood Series

    Contributed by Kent Lenard on Sep 8, 2003
    based on 48 ratings
     | 17,412 views

    This Sermon is an adaptation from John Maxwell’s Book, "The Twenty-One Indispensable Qualities of a Leader."

    Servanthood Matthew 20:28, Luke 1:68-75, 1 Pet 4:10, 1 Corinthians 13 :1-3, Mark 9:35 August 19, 2003 I. Another thing that we have to realize as Christians is that servanthood is at the top of the list of things that we are to develop, but it doesn’t just apply to being a Christian, it ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Tie That Binds

    Contributed by Leo Launio on Oct 14, 2003
    based on 141 ratings
     | 20,309 views

    This is Christ’s last prayer as recorded in the Gospel of John. His prayer is for His people to come to unity.

    February 19, 1996 Introduction: If you knew that today is your last chance to say your last prayer, how would you do it? Would you do it the usual way saying, “Just like yesterday, Lord?” Or would you do it with all sincerity in your heart, with tears flowing from your eyes, with your ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

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    Resurrection And New Creation

    Contributed by David Petticrew on Apr 30, 2003
    based on 16 ratings
     | 4,741 views

    A look at Christ’s resurrection through the New Creation imagery of John, with a look forward to our resurrection.

    I thought we’d start this morning with the top ten list of excuses the Roman guards might have given for the empty tomb. 10. "I thought he was the pizza delivery guy leaving. No wondered he smiled when I tried to give him a tip!" 9. "I was putting another denarius in the chariot meter!" 8. "With ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    How The Holy Spirit Directs Us To Help People At The Point Of Their Need

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 56 ratings
     | 5,663 views

    How the Holy Spirit Directs Us to Help People at the Point of Their Need - John 16:13-24

    How the Holy Spirit Directs Us to Help People at the Point of Their Need - John 16:13-24 Illustration:HOLY SPIRIT, power of Author Jamie Buckingham once visited a dam on the Columbia River. He’d always thought that the water spilling over the top provided the power, not realizing that it was just ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Jesus: The Antidote For Sin

    Contributed by Robert Simmons on Feb 24, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 8,759 views

    Joining John 3 with its reference from Numbers 21 to show Christ is the antidote to the poison of sin.

    I. EFFECTS OF SIN (NUMBERS 21:4-9) A. JOURNEYED IN THE WILDERNESS (21:4) 1. DEVILS TRAFFIC IN SPIRITUAL DRYNESS B. MUCH DISCOURAGED BECAUSE OF THE WAY (21:4) 1. GOD MAY TAKE A WHILE TO GET YOU TO THE PROMISED LAND AFTER HE BRINGS YOU OUT OF EGYPT, BUT SIN, UNBELIEF, AND GRUMBLING WILL SLOW ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Ears To Hear, Eyes To See Series

    Contributed by Michael Pahls on Jul 17, 2001
    based on 34 ratings
     | 12,556 views

    An exposition of Amos and John points us to Christ who gives us ears to hear and eyes to see.

    Appropriating the Prophetic Word The 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year C) July 15, 2001 Amos 7:7-17; John 10:25-37 COMPLICIT IN OUR OWN FAILED PERCEPTION "We never saw violence or hatred in [our son] until the last moments of his life when we watched helplessly with the rest of the world." ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Preparing The Way Of The Lord

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Dec 5, 2001
    based on 48 ratings
     | 7,527 views

    This sermon ties Old Testament prophecy with New Testament fulfillment on the First Advent and the forerunner, John the Baptist.

    PREPARING THE WAY OF THE LORD Text: Malachi 3:1-7 There is the story about a man who visited the Fiji islands. This visitor was skeptical of missionaries. He even spoke with the chief and told him that the missionaries only wanted to get rich of them. The visitor ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Jesus Voice

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Apr 28, 2001
    based on 210 ratings
     | 7,962 views

    Year C. Fourth Sunday of Easter John 10: 22-30 May 6th, 2001

    Year C. Fourth Sunday of Easter John 10: 22-30 May 6th, 2001 Title: “Jesus Voice” 22 At that time the festival of the Dedication took place in Jerusalem. It was winter, 23and Jesus was walking in the temple, in the portico of Solomon. 24So the Jews gathered around him and said to him, “How long ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Love One Another

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on May 4, 2001
    based on 124 ratings
     | 9,773 views

    Year C. Fifth Sunday of Easter May 13th, 2001 John 13: 31-35

    Year C. Fifth Sunday of Easter May 13th, 2001 John 13: 31-35 Title: “Love one another” At the Last Supper Jesus speaks of the process of his glorification as having already begun, as culminating in his death and departure from this world, and as ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Do Not Let Your Hearts Be Troubled

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on May 12, 2001
    based on 189 ratings
     | 21,430 views

    Year C Sixth Sunday of Easter, May 20th, 2001 John 14: 23-29

    Year C Sixth Sunday of Easter, May 20th, 2001 John 14: 23-29 Title: “Do not let your hearts be troubled” Jesus is in the midst of his farewell address to his disciples. The overriding theme at this point is his departure from them and his sending the Paraclete to take his place. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran