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  • Clay Hallmark avatar

    "Why Jesus Came To Us!" Series

    Contributed by Clay Hallmark on Mar 20, 2006
    based on 22 ratings
     | 48,158 views

    Message 1 in a series. Why did Jesus come into this world? This series helps us see that Jesus came to show us and say to us, "Your Life Matters."

    Message 1: “Why Jesus came to us!” Luke 4:18-19; Isaiah 61:1-2 Today we are beginning a new sermon series that I will preach each Sunday between now and Easter Sunday in April. What I want you to see in the next few weeks is just how important and valuable your life is to Jesus. The way we say it ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Great Exchange

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Mar 9, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 16,088 views

    The Great Exchange that God makes in our lives Beauty for Ashes, Oil for Anointing, and Garments of Praise for our heaviness.

    Note: I am not sure where I got this basic outline from. I added much of the content and used some notes from messages of the past. Title: The Great Exchange Theme: To show what happens when Christ changes. Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-3 (Isa 61:1 "The Spirit of the Lord GOD is upon Me, Because the ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Heart Of The Gospel Series

    Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Jan 29, 2021
     | 4,630 views

    The first recorded message we have of Jesus defines for us the purpose of his arrival and the continued purpose of the church in the Great Commission

    Grace Community Church Winchester, VA www.gracecommunity.com Watch this message at: https://youtu.be/jU3zxPM80MI Introduction I heard a story of a ship that was sinking in the middle of a storm, and the captain called out to the crew and said, "Does anyone here know how to pray?" One ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Mending The Mind Pt 3 Series

    Contributed by Joe Hayes on Nov 25, 2008
     | 3,455 views

    Take no prisoner, if they are not obedient make them obedient you can also listen at www.preaching.co.nr

    HOW LONG MUST I WRESTLE WITH MY THOUGHTS AND EVERY DAY HAVE SORROW IN MY HEART? HOW LONG WILL MY ENEMY TRIUMPH OVER ME? Psalm 13:2 THE OCCUPATION OF OUR MINDS Prior to becoming Christians our minds were enemy territory, blinded and bound by Satan. He set up ’strongholds of arguments’ and ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Behold The Lamb: A Message Of Liberation And Witness

    Contributed by Jessie Manuel on Jan 17, 2026
     | 80 views

    This passage speaks to us across the centuries with a message that resonates deeply with our struggle, our hope, and our calling as a people.

    Opening Church, this morning I want to direct your attention to John's Gospel, chapter 1, verses 29 through 42. This passage speaks to us across the centuries with a message that resonates deeply with our struggle, our hope, and our calling as a people. When John the Baptist looked up and ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Oh, Rats!

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Nov 6, 2000
    based on 94 ratings
     | 6,743 views

    The ’rats’ that eat us up

    Here is a brief news item I ran across this week on the internet: “In July, the town council in Peru, Vt., ordered Roland Williams out of his house for a month while authorities cleaned the place up. Williams had been purchasing large quantities of dog food and cola every day to feed the ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    Why Should We Preach Good News To The Poor? - Isa. 61:1

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 21, 2002
    based on 142 ratings
     | 39,354 views

    Are we passing up some of the greatest opportunities of our lives? We are commanded to preach good news to the poor. Let us realize that the poor are people who are more than those who live in human poverty. Those who are really poor are the ones who are

    Why Should We Preach Good News to the Poor? - Isa. 61:1,2 Illustration:Why people don’t witness: 1. 90% have failed in witnessing attempts in the past 2. The are biblically illiterate 3. They leave it to the professionals 4. We shouldn’t impose our faith on others Ron Hutchcraft, Wake Up ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    This Scripture Is Fulfilled In Your Hearing

    Contributed by Christopher Martin on Feb 2, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,258 views

    Preached 1/24/2010 at St. Paul, McConnellsburg, St. Paul’s, Big Cove Tannery, and Mt. Zion, Little Cove. My 1st Sermon in the McConnellsburg parish.

    Today is a big day for all of us in the congregations of the McConnellsburg Lutheran Parish, isn’t it? Today, for the first time in two years, you have your own Pastor in your pulpit. Now I hear that in the time leading up to my arrival, Pastor Joe Hall did a wonderful job as a part time supply ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    It’s Jesus, Somebody Special Series

    Contributed by Christopher Martin on Feb 2, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,143 views

    Preached 1/31/2010 at Mt. Zion Lutheran Church, Little Cove for a joint service of the McConnellsburg Lutheran Parish.

    Today is a big day for all of us in the congregations of the McConnellsburg Lutheran Parish, isn’t it? Today, for the first time in two years, you have your own Pastor in your pulpit. Now I hear that in the time leading up to my arrival, Pastor Joe Hall did a wonderful job as a part time supply ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Instructions For The Exiles Series

    Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Jun 9, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 6,717 views

    A continuing study in Jeremiah

    Sermon Preached by Rev. Larry C. Brincefield on November 7, 2004 Title: Instructions for the Exiles Text: Jeremiah 29:4-14 Introduction 1. Last week, we looked at Jeremiah 24 and the 2 baskets of figs… The good figs represented the people who were obedient to God… And willingly allowed ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Handling A Broken Heart Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Oct 14, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,961 views

    A broken ehart can be hard to overcome, through Jesus we can

    INTRODUCTION • PC VIDEO CLIP • SLIDE #1 • One of the dark emotions we deal with that can make our world come to a standstill is the dealing with a broken heart. • There are so many things that happen in life that can contribute to having a broken heart. • The loss of a loved one, the loss of a job, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Receive Grace To Present Christ Series

    Contributed by Jim Luthy on Feb 27, 2002
    based on 128 ratings
     | 5,962 views

    The presence of God will never be revealed to us, through us, or in us, if we don’t receive our gifts and employ them in unity.

    Receive Grace: To Present Christ (Together) Ephesians 4:1-16 Pastor Jim Luthy What we have learned so far from Paul’s letter to the church in Ephesus is that we are to pursue understanding and receive grace. Having pursued understanding, we know that we are blessed in the heavenly realms, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What Will It Really Take To Heal America? Series

    Contributed by Eugene Pansler Jr on Jun 9, 2020
    based on 2 ratings
     | 5,026 views

    what will it really rake to heal america

    What will it take to really heal America, will it take marching in the streets, will it take a change in police policies, or will it take a change in Washington? What will it really take to heal America, (first, second, third): 1. It Will Take Jesus Christ as Lord. What will it ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Live A Delivered Life: Arise And Embrace Your Destiny Series

    Contributed by Benjamin Suulola on Jul 13, 2024
     | 1,032 views

    God is interested in your deliverance. God has paid the price in Christ for our deliverance. It is time to walk in absolute deliverance from every oppression of the devil in your life and Ministry.

    Nothing is good about bondage. Everything is glorious about deliverance. If your life is Confined in any way, it becomes difficult to fulfill the Purpose for which God created you. It becomes almost impossible to be a blessing to others. You can't express your destiny correctly in limitations ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    Choosing Our Master

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Dec 16, 2023
     | 1,190 views

    We are slaves or servants of whom we obey. We must choose carefully.

    Choosing Our Master Carefully There is a story of Abraham Lincoln visiting a Southern slave market. Supposedly, Lincoln walked up to a young African girl on the auction block and looked her in the eye. She looked back in anger at her presumed purchaser. The future president did pay her price, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ