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  • K. Edward Skidmore avatar

    Because Of The Cross

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Dec 9, 2014
     | 8,527 views

    Using the general outline from Robert McGee's book "Search for Significance" this message reveals the four ways the cross overcomes the false belief systems of people living under the cloud of guilt, shame, self loathing and blame.

    Because of the Cross I Corinthians 1:18 (Outline from Robert McGee, Search for Significance) INTRODUCTION: The God of the Bible is the complete opposite of the kinds of gods human beings tend to invent. The gods that humans concoct are impressive, powerful, victorious, and even dangerous. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Offering The Sacrifice Of Praise

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 9, 2014
     | 5,318 views

    Seems as if evrything drains us, but God has a plan that we learn to love praise. Praise is a debt we owe the mighty God we serve.

    SHALL A ROCK CRY OUT FOR YOU? THE SACRIFICE OF PRAISE By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com LEACHES, LEACHES... EVERYBODY WANTS MORE THAN I CAN GIVE... I hear so much about ENOUGH... HOW MUCH IS ENOUGH... What can I do when nothing I do is ENOUGH... Everybody is sucking the very power of ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Distorted Vision: Men As Trees

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 12, 2014
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     | 9,406 views

    We can come to Jesus and walk away with a distorted vision of reality. Is it possible to see more while blind than when you have sight?

    DISTORTED VISIONS... I SEE MEN AS TREES? THERE ARE NONE SO BLIND, AS THOSE THAT REFUSE TO SEE By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com INTRODUCTION; DISTORTION, I SEE MEN AS TREES? Mark 8:23 And he took the blind man by the hand, and led him out of the town; and when he had spit on his ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    After This

    Contributed by Clint Shrum on Nov 9, 2013
    based on 2 ratings
     | 32,877 views

    How did Job manage to make it through the trouble and trials without giving up?

    AFTER THIS Job 42:16-17 Intro: You are probably finding it strange that I read those two verses and intend to preach a message on them. The reason I say that is because if a person were to just open their Bibles and read those two verses as “stand-alone” or “independent” ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Spiritual Gifts Of Grace Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Dec 6, 2013
     | 4,197 views

    The gift of our talents

    Ephesians 4:4-16 (p. 815) December 8, 2013 Introduction: Paul says, “Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace.” And then he goes directly into a list of “ones.” There is “one” body, “one” Spirit, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Hopeful Confirmation Series

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Dec 15, 2013
     | 5,823 views

    By comparing the lives of John the Baptist and Dietrich Bonhoeffer I show that God does not despise our questions and doubts; He uses them to and make us whole.

    A HOPEFUL CONFIRMATION SERMON # OF THE ADVENT SERIES “HOPE IS ON THE WAY” MATTHEW 11:2-11 Big idea: God does not despise our questions and doubts; He uses them to and make us whole. 2 When John heard in prison what Christ was doing, he sent his disciples 3 to ask him, "Are you the one ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    The Dark Side Of Christmas

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jan 2, 2014
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     | 10,508 views

    Why does Matthew add the story of the slaughter of the baby boys in Bethlehem. First becasue it is fact and second to trigger assocaiations between Jesus birth and Moses birth (see details in sermon)

    I came across this excerpt from a sermon from the Early Church Father St. Quod-vult-deus (Sermo 2 de Symbolo: PL 40, 655) “A tiny child is born, who is a great king. Wise men are led to him from afar. They come to adore one who lies in a manger and yet reigns in heaven and on earth. When ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Perry Greene avatar

    Pain In Knowing God

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Jan 2, 2014
     | 5,464 views

    The difficulties of life are key sources for understanding and trusting God. The request to know God better is often accompanied by trials.

    1. Unanswered Prayer A voyaging ship was wrecked during a storm at sea and only two of the men on it were able to swim to a small, desert-like island. The two survivors, not knowing what else to do, agreed that they had no other recourse but to pray to God. However, to find out whose prayer was ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jason Smith avatar

    Simeon And Anna: Seeking Their Redeemer Series

    Contributed by Jason Smith on Jan 19, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 18,878 views

    Simeon and Anna are two people that were truly planted in the house of the Lord and flourished for Him as Psalm 92:12-15 speaks of. They waited on the Lord, worked for the Lord, and worshiped the Lord

    INTRODUCTION In Luke 2, Jesus is brought to the Temple to be presented to the Lord 40 days after His birth in fulfillment of the Law. Then the text takes an interesting twist. At such a momentous occasion; the time in which God’s very Son is being presented to Him at His Temple, the focus ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Oh, For The Good Old Days!

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Jan 20, 2014
     | 9,189 views

    A sermon on how to view our past (Material adapted from Dan Blazer in his book, Life Is Worth Living, chapter 9)

    Introduction: Solomon reminds us that there are 4 dimensions of time that should be important to us: past, present, future and eternity. The time dimensions that should be most important to Christians are the present and eternity. Nevertheless, there is a message here for us about the past. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Tesh Njokanma avatar

    The Passover Meal

    Contributed by Tesh Njokanma on Apr 25, 2015
     | 24,532 views

    The Passover Meal enriched the Israelites both spiritually and physically. If there are spiritual blessings you need from God, if there are also material and physical blessings you need from God, the Communion Table is the best place to go.

    You are about to partake of a meal that will change your life. In Exodus 12, the Lord gave the Israelites instructions on the preparation and eating of the Passover meal. After that meal, their story changed. Today as you partake of the Passover Meal; the Holy Communion, your story will change in ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Dr. William D. Poovey avatar

    The Story Of Joseph

    Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Apr 25, 2015
     | 3,551 views

    : but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it.

    1 Corinthians 10:12-13 Wherefore let him that thinketh he standeth take heed lest he fall. 13 There hath no temptation (trial: whether in the form of seductions or afflictions, solicitations to sin or hardships) taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Encounters

    Contributed by Joe Birdsall on Apr 28, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,726 views

    A sermon based on John 4. The encounter with Jesus at Jacob's Well.

    At the beginning of John Chapter 4, Jesus and his disciples are traveling back to Galilee from the province of Judea. In order to do this, they have to travel either around or through the province of Samaria. Jesus apparently makes the decision to take the shortcut through Samaria. When they ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    The Unswayed Messiah Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on May 14, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,233 views

    Do good Christians sometimes doubt the reality of the testimony they hold? Do strong believers have moments when they are unsure about the Christ they have so boldly proclaimed? What should they do in these moments of doubt when life is against them & God

    MATTHEW 11: 1-6 [THE MESSIAH REVEALED Series] THE UNSWAYED MESSIAH [ Isaiah 35:2b-l0] Do good Christians sometimes doubt the reality of the testimony they hold? Do believers who shouted from the roof tops have moments when they are unsure about the Christ they have so boldly proclaimed? What ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Chris Appleby avatar

    The Beautiful People Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Feb 14, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,283 views

    We are Jesus body in the world. The glory of God is made manifest through us. We sit on David’s throne, to lead and command the nations. We are his beautiful people.

    Sermon by Rev Heather Cetrangolo Jesus was standing in the synagogue, in Nazareth, and he read from Isaiah 61 … After he read the passage, he rolled up the scroll, he gave it to the attendant, everyone was staring at him and he said, ‘Today this scripture has been fulfilled in your ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican