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  • Darren Rogers avatar

    Christmas Character #5 - Herod Series

    Contributed by Darren Rogers on Dec 28, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 12,514 views

    No character is in the Bible by mistake - there are many things we can learn from the life of Herod - often times we have people in the Bible to show us how not to behave...

    Christmas Characters #5 – Herod - 16th December 2007 pm Matthew 2:1-18 When the guiding star had brought the wise men Judea, the wise men headed straight for Jerusalem, the most likely place for a king to be born. Their question startled the city, “Where is he that is born King of the Jews?” – ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Divine Assurance

    Contributed by James Powell on Jan 21, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 19,334 views

    Progressive people have the assurance that God will protect them.

    January 7, 2007 Jenny Thornton -Have you noticed the moral landslide? Is lust sweeping over the nations, and nudity, perversion and filthy speaking? The world is facing a dirt bath so intense that it is vexing the minds and souls of some of the most devout Christians alive today. The Bible ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    The Word Is Not Bound Series

    Contributed by Dustin T Parker on Oct 14, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,500 views

    in the midst of suffering, and challenges, the word of OGod is not bound!

    † In the Lord Christ’s Name † May Grace, Mercy and Peace strengthen you, for the are gifts from God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ. Strengthened by Grace – but how are we strengthened Praying for Faith and Patience Illusion that I can conquer all The word is not bound What is your ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Mighty God Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Powell on May 15, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 12,173 views

    Jesus is our "Mighty God"

    Mighty God Christmas 2006 Series December 10, 2006 AM Last week we began on a journey discovering the meanings of the names of the Messiah as listed in Isaiah 9:6 with “Wonderful, Counselor.” Wonderful – meaning miraculous, full or wonder and counselor being our advisor. Today, we continue our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jerry A. Burns avatar

    Revive Us Again

    Contributed by Jerry A. Burns on May 18, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 8,299 views

    A sermon on the refreshing/restoring of our service to the Lord.

    Psalm 85:1-13 REVIVE US AGAIN Intro: Ill. • We know neither the author nor the background for this Psalm. • Most scholars believe that it was written just after Israel returned from captivity in Babylon. • Israel had been sent to Babylon for 70 years as punishment for their sins against the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jason Jones avatar

    Too Small A Thing Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Nov 29, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,686 views

    Exposition of Isaiah 49:1-13 in order to kick off our season of prayer for International Missions

    Text: Isaiah 49:1-13, Title: Too Small a Thing, Date/Place: NRBC, 12/2/07, AM A. Opening illustration: Judges 7:2--And the LORD said to Gideon, "The people who are with you are too many for Me to give the Midianites into their hands, lest Israel claim glory for itself against Me, saying, ’My own ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Does God Have Anything To Say?

    Contributed by James Sawyer on Dec 6, 2007
     | 3,097 views

    A message on Listening and hearing the voice of God.

    DOES GOD HAVE ANYTHING TO SAY? Are We Listening? Illustration: Listening Devices Stethoscope For listening beyond the surface at the vital organs of the human body. Are we trained to listen beyond the clutter of our everyday noise to hear the vital heartbeat of God? John 8:47 47 He who belongs to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When Jesus Came

    Contributed by Dan Waite on Dec 9, 2005
    based on 101 ratings
     | 8,953 views

    Isaiah 35 describes 6 things that would happen when the Messiah came.

    Other sermons can be found at http://lastsermon.blogspot.com/ Isaiah 35 When Jesus Came... I. Empty lives were filled (vv 1 – 2) A. We “always” have an excuse. 1. Fear of failure keeps us from trying. 2. Fear of success keeps us from doing our best. 3. Procrastination is a learned ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Breaking The Family Curse

    Contributed by Ian Johnson on May 30, 2003
    based on 50 ratings
     | 34,044 views

    A message designed to help break habitual problems in Christian’s lives

    Have you ever noticed that when you go to a doctor for the first time they always want to know if there have been any problems of sickness in your family? The same for insurance companies they always ask, Is there any, Diabetes, cancer, heart disease, hypertension, suicide, depression ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Marilyn Murphree avatar

    "Lord Shine Your Light On Me" Series

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Dec 28, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 16,293 views

    The light of the Lord coming to earth was prophecied hundreds of years beforehand. We can know this light in our individual lives by receiving Jesus into our lives. He is the Light of the World.

    Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches January 2, 2005 “Lord, Shine Your Light on Me” Isaiah 60:1-6 INTRODUCTION: Today’s scripture speaks of a prophecy that has been unfolding throughout history and which is still unfolding. To the people of Isaiah’s day, the prophecy seemed a long time in coming, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Steve Miller avatar

    The Thanksgiving That Doesn't Count

    Contributed by Steve Miller on Jan 4, 2005
    based on 51 ratings
     | 5,880 views

    Real thanksgiving is done with the right attitude. The prayer of the Pharisee was arrogant and despising toward the Publican, therefore it did not count. This sermon was developed for a community Thanksgiving service.

    The Thanksgiving that Doesn’t Count STEVE MILLER, November 23, 2004 Luke 18:9-14 (NKJV) Do you remember the television commercial for Citibank with the two ladies in the grocery store? The one puts her hand on the other’s tummy and asks when the baby is due? The woman looks at her like she’s ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Pastor Ben F Corley avatar

    Because Of Calvary

    Contributed by Pastor Ben F Corley on Nov 25, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 11,673 views

    It is because of Calvary that you and I may have life. In this sermon, I bring to you the power that Jesus gives us through his finished work on Calvary.

    “Because Of Calvary” Text: Luke 23:26-33 Introduction: What bring us to Calvary? A quick look at the events that have just taken place days before tells us why we might be at Calvary today. Jesus, the Son of God, and of Mary, was to be crucified here today, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    When The Journey Gets Too Much

    Contributed by Mike Hullah on Jul 26, 2005
    based on 57 ratings
     | 7,624 views

    This sermon is based on Elijah’s wilderness experience from 1 Kings 19 and is for those who are weary in their christian journey, It covers Circumstances or Christ, Christ in the Circumstances and Christ of the Circumstances.

    When the Journey Gets too Much 1 Kings 19:1-18 What do we do when the journey gets too much? When we find our faith lacking our spirits weary, when we just can’t go on anymore and want to give up! Why does this happen? How do we return the victorious life? The answers are found in Elijah’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Best Is Yet To Be Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Mar 26, 2007
    based on 15 ratings
     | 16,050 views

    Be strong and work for the Lord, for He is with us and will help us. Do not be discouraged by the ’good old days’. Look at the need of the hour and do our best for His glory.

    Let’s recap. The Israelites came back from 70-years of captivity in Babylon. • They started to rebuild the Temple but the Samaritans opposed them (cf. Ezra 3). • They were so discouraged by the conflict that they stopped work after laying the foundation. • Nothing was done while the people busy ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Healing Of Naaman

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Aug 18, 2012
     | 10,804 views

    The healing of Naaman is replete with strange incidents, which are there to make us think out of the box.

    Story: My old Chaplain (when Maddy and I were in Basle) Tom Roberts used to say that when you are stumped for a Bible passage to preach on - use the story of Naaman. And for many of you who have gone to Sunday school, it is a very familiar and much loved story. But the more I thought about it ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican