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  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    After Easter - Getting With God's Program Of Serving Others

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on May 17, 2009
    based on 61 ratings
     | 21,397 views

    If Jesus came to serve others, this should settle the matter for us.

    Matthew 20:28 "The Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many." Galatians 5:13 "You, my brothers, were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge the sinful nature; rather, serve one another in love." 1 Peter 4:10 "Each one should ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Crete Was A Dogs Breakfast Series

    Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Sep 28, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,266 views

    First of two series on life change and the value of learning Godly teaching and living as God would have us live.

    Titus 2:1-13 Sermon 22/09/09 It is wise for us to learn and grasp onto Godly teaching As a society Crete was a dog’s breakfast, morality was poor, examples being culturally sanctioned and promoted same sex relationships as a form of population control and piracy, woman drank and gossiped, ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    A Rebuilder's Burden Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Sep 1, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,211 views

    Exposition of Neh 1 about hte burden that Nehemiah had for the Kingdom of God

    Text: Nehemiah 1:1-11, Title: A Rebuilder’s Burden, Date/Place: NRBC, 8/26/07, AM A. Opening illustration: Al Green’s perspective on rebuilding Bay St. Louis, B. Background to passage: Recount briefly the historical setting of the captivity, and the returns of Ezra and Nehemiah under the reign of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Mercy – The Fifth Step To Happiness Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Feb 20, 2008
    based on 57 ratings
     | 14,000 views

    This is a sermon on the fifth beattitude. Mercy: I’m merciful - 1. If I’m patient with those are DIFFERENT from me. 2. If I forgive those who have FALLEN. 3. If I help those who are HURTING. 4. If I do good to my ENEMIES.

    Becoming Merciful – The Fifth Step To Happiness We have been making a journey through a section of the scripture known as the beatitudes. The beatitudes are found in Matthew chapter five. All of them begin with the word “blessed.” Another word for blessed is happy. So as we have been making ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Scriptures Series

    Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Mar 10, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,105 views

    The first of a series dealing with the articles of the Baptist Faith and Message.

    The Scriptures (BFM #1) Text: 2 Timothy 3:10-17 By: Ken McKinley (Read Text) Today we are starting a series on the Baptist Faith and Message. Now some people would ask, “Why are we doing that? Why go over the BFM when we can just look at our little tract and read it for ourselves?” Others might ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Mighty To Save

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Apr 5, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,452 views

    Easter message based on how Jesus - mighty to rise - is also mighty to save.

    Mighty to Save 1 Corinthians 15:1-8 Easter Sunday, April 4 2010 Introduction I struggled with this message probably more than any message I’ve ever preached in my 10+ years of preaching. I started the message earlier in the week, but had some health issues get in the way of working in it ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    World Religions - 3 Buddhism

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Nov 20, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,334 views

    In Buddhism enlightenment is achieved through pouring one’s self out. In Christ, grace has been poured out unto us!

    What About Buddhism? Titus 3:1-7 Introduction Frederick Buechner, in his book Now and Then, has a section on his comparison of the teachings of Buddha and of Jesus Christ, a topic he wrestled with when he was teaching at Phillips Exeter Academy: “Finally, lest students of comparative religion be ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Avoiding The Mistake Of Lying Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Jan 15, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,053 views

    Ananias and Sapphira found out what a big mistake lying really is. Hopefully we can also learn to avoid that mistake.

    Introduction: A. Today’s lesson completes the series we have been in called “Avoiding Life’s Biggest Mistakes.” 1. I hope and pray that the series has been a blessing to you! 2. The last topic in our series is “Avoiding the Mistake of Lying.” B. You’ve probably heard the old story of the two ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    To Live Is...

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Oct 12, 2010
     | 3,262 views

    Truly living is to have Jesus First in order to shape and form our emotional perspective on death, for ourselves, and for those we love.

    To Live Is… October 3, 2010 Phil 1:18b-26 Intro: How would you finish this sentence: “to live is…”? Take a few moments to think about that – in your experience and from your perspective, what does it mean to “live”? Our answers might include the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Brought Near By The Blood Of Christ

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Jul 16, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,675 views

    Christ blood brings us near to God because through it receive His life!

    “Brought Near By The Blood” Ephesians 2:11-22 Introduction John Wesley rode across Hounslow Heath late one night, singing a favorite hymn, he was startled by a fierce voice shouting, “Halt,” while a firm hand seized the horse’s bridle. Then the man demanded, “Your money or your life.” Wesley ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    The Road To The King

    Contributed by Lance Hostetter on Dec 27, 2012
     | 2,273 views

    This story takes a look at the Magi's visit to see Jesus

    The Road to the King Matthew 2:1-12 Introduction: Roads of life! 1. One of the things my wife likes about the valley is the straight roads! Motion sickness is one of the worst! 2. Roads and highways have often been used to symbolize life! --John Bunyan’s Christian classic Pilgrim’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Conspiracy Theory

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Jan 29, 2013
     | 3,443 views

    Exposition of Conspiracy

    Text: Ephesians 6:10-11, Title: Conspiracy Theory, Date/Place: NRBC, 1.27.13, AM A. Opening illustration: Talk about the roller coaster of Les Cox’s spiritual life over the past 14 years, but the relative stability over the past 2 years because of his recommitment to Christ. Now he is at ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus Is My Pandemic Identity (Twenty-First Sunday In Ordinary Time)

    Contributed by Dr Fr John Singarayar Svd on Aug 16, 2020
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,205 views

    During the lockdown we have realised how many are real friends, how many are fake friends, how many have called us often enquiring about our families, health, jobs, and how many were really cared and supported in their difficulties and pains during this pandemic, COVID-19.

    Jesus is my Pandemic Identity (Twenty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time) Isaiah 22:19-23, Romans 11:33-36, Matthew 16:13-20. Reflection Dear sisters and brothers, I would like to start my reflection with a question: what is my pandemic identity as a Christian? In this digital world, ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Anthony Zibolski avatar

    In The Name Of Jesus

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Apr 17, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,741 views

    There is power, healing, salvation in the name of Jesus. in the fight against the Coronavirus, we cannot forget that god is bigger than any problem we face.

    In the name of Jesus Acts 3:1-10 11-16 Introduction- Good morning! I look around and I picture where people would be sitting Who would have thought that a month ago we would be having church minus people in the pews? That believers would have to be creative in bringing the gospel even to ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Justification Through Faith Is Nothing New. Series

    Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Apr 29, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,291 views

    Paul takes his critics back to the OT to reveal that justification through faith is not some Pauline idea but Gods right from the begining.

    ROMANS 4: JUSTIFICATION THROUGH FAITH IS NOTHING NEW. • HAVE YOU EVER HEARD SOMETHING NEW FOR THE FIRST TIME AND IT HAS JUST BLOWN YOUR MIND AWAY? MAYBE IT HAS BECOME UNCOMFORTABLE, BECAUSE IT IS CHALLENGING ALL THOSE PRECONCEIVED IDEAS AND BELIEFS YOU HOLD. WHAT YOU HEAR DOESN’T FIT INTO YOU ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist