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  • David Moore avatar

    The Baptism Of Jesus Series

    Contributed by David Moore on Jan 6, 2010
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     | 8,405 views

    The second sermon in a series on Mark. This message focuses upon the reasons for Christ’s baptism and the Triune nature of it. It stresses the unique nature of Jesus to His Father, and shows how we too may have the Father’s pleasure.

    Over the years, although I have kept no count, I dare say I have baptised dozens of people, people of all ages and with all kinds of backgrounds in rivers, lakes and sea, as well as swimming pools and baptismal tanks. Most baptisms I have completely forgotten the details of, but a few stick ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Finding The Extra In The Ordinary: The Church In Smyrna

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Jan 7, 2010
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     | 3,061 views

    This was the post-Christmas sermon used to transition back into the sermon series on the seven churches; it provides four keys to spiritual stirring / renewal.

    FINDING THE EXTRA IN THE ORDINARY: YOU* REV. 3:1-6 CHRISTMAS SUNDAY INTRO Advent is as much about the second coming of Christ as it is the first. It is as much about Him coming to you with a second birth as it is Jesus’ birth. They are connected and emphasized during Advent. Ana Advent, of ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    I Looked For A Man Series

    Contributed by C Vincent on Jan 18, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,225 views

    Th fourth part on Prayer. God is looking for the intercessors to pray in our time

    I Looked for a Man JCC 10.01.10 pm Prayer Session 4 Ezekiel 22:23-31 Quote: In the words of Augustine. "Without God, we cannot; but without us, God will not." In His sovereignty, God has voluntarily linked Himself to our human cooperation He has bound Himself to the prayer of faith of His ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    You C A N Handle The Truth!

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 20, 2010
    based on 45 ratings
     | 8,493 views

    As preachers we are privileged to handle the truth in our grasp. Sometimes it hurts, but it always helps, and God makes the truth to triumph gloriously! Link inc. to formatted text, audio, PowerPoint.

    You CAN Handle the Truth! 2 Corinthians 2 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/youcanhandletruth.html As preachers we are privileged to handle the truth in our grasp. Sometimes it hurts, but it always helps, and God makes the truth to triumph gloriously! This epistle is teaching us wonderful truths ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Taking Salvation For Granted

    Contributed by Larry Wise on Jan 24, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,050 views

    A message designed to fremind Christians of the great salvation we have.

    Taking Salvation For Granted I Peter 1:10-12 Most of us take things for granted. As much as kids hate it when we say things like this…let’s think back: Do we realize that there was a time BEFORE air-conditioning and automatic transmissions in cars; self-defrosting freezers in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Get Busy--The Boss Is Coming!

    Contributed by Larry Wise on Jan 31, 2010
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     | 3,236 views

    A message about the importance of holy behavior.

    Get Busy, the Boss is Coming! I Peter 1:13-16 “Therefore” = he moves from describing our salvation to explaining how we should respond to that salvation. Because we have been saved into such a privileged position… Because of all that Jesus Christ has done for us… We are ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    When God Seems Silent Series

    Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Feb 4, 2010
    based on 16 ratings
     | 15,357 views

    I doubt there’s a person here who hasn't had a dark night experience when God didn’t seem to hear your desperate cry for help or answers. Worse than that it seemed he broke contact with you and you felt dreadfully alone.

    “When God Seems Silent” Exodus 32:1-7 (The Message) The story is told of six WWII Navy pilots who left their aircraft carrier on a mission. After searching for enemy submarines, they tried to return to their ship shortly after dark. But the captain ordered a blackout of all lights on ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Christian Encouragement

    Contributed by Robert Sickler on Feb 15, 2010
    based on 6 ratings
     | 12,596 views

    Christian encouragement does not shower us with pity; it is support needed to stand up and get beyond the current situation.

    CHRISTIAN ENCOURAGEMENT ILLUSTRATION There is an old proverb about the leader of a city who would take daily walks to gain peace of mind and inspiration from nature. One day, the burdens of his position had his mind more disturbed than normal and the old man found himself walking much further ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    The Cleansing Of A Leper Series

    Contributed by David Moore on Feb 18, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,410 views

    This message details the healing of the leper, showing how Christ touches the untouchable, but also how uncurbed zeal may prove detrimental to the purposes of God.

    The Cleansing of a Leper Text: Mark 1:40-45 Introduction: By the time we come to verse 40 of this chapter we find the Lord turning aside from Capernaum to reach out with the gospel into the towns round about. Verse 39 tells us that, “He preached in their synagogues throughout all Galilee, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Peace Of God

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Feb 24, 2012
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     | 68,207 views

    Peace is a gift from God. It is God's will and desire for us to experience His peace, which transcends all understanding. It is a peace even in the midst of troubles. We receive this peace when we (1) pray and entrust to God our needs, and (2) meditate

    Phil 4:6-9 The Peace of God 26Feb12 2081 6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. 7 And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. 8 ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Will There Be Degrees Of Punishment? Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Feb 26, 2012
     | 6,154 views

    Does God judge on a curve. Do some actually anticipate greater degrees of punishment?

    “As all the people were listening, Jesus said to his disciples, ‘Beware of the experts in the law. They like walking around in long robes, and they love elaborate greetings in the marketplaces and the best seats in the synagogues and the places of honor at banquets. They devour widows’ property, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Why Did My Savior Come To Earth?

    Contributed by Paul Norwood on Mar 5, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,855 views

    A look at just eight of the reasons stated in the New Testament of why Jesus left the glory of heaven and came to this earth.

    “Why Did My Savior Come to Earth?” Text: Matthew 1:18-23 I. Welcome II. Introduction Perhaps many of you remember singing "Why Did My Savior Come to Earth?" out of the old Christian Hymns Number Two book in preparation for the Lord’s Supper. It was sung almost every Sunday for ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Gospel Misunderstood Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Apr 9, 2012
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,452 views

    The Gospel that saves us from work saves us to work

    The Gospel Misunderstood Ephesians 2: 8-10 (p 827) Feb. 19, 2012 INTRODUCTION: Here’s the premise of today’s message… “The gospel that saves us from work saves us to work.” Folks, if we want to see the people of God unleashed…really set free to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    They Should Have Known Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Apr 11, 2012
     | 4,728 views

    A study of the Gospel of Matthew 4: 12 – 17

    Matthew 4: 12 – 17 They Should Have Known 12 Now when Jesus heard that John had been put in prison, He departed to Galilee. 13 And leaving Nazareth, He came and dwelt in Capernaum, which is by the sea, in the regions of Zebulun and Naphtali, 14 that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Jesus Is Calling – Will You Take The Call Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Apr 13, 2012
     | 9,240 views

    A study of the Gospel of Matthew 4: 23 – 25

    Matthew 4: 23 – 25 Jesus Is Calling – Will You Take The Call 23 And Jesus went about all Galilee, teaching in their synagogues, preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing all kinds of sickness and all kinds of disease among the people. 24 Then His fame went throughout all Syria; ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel