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  • David Dykes avatar

    Csi Golgotha: Who Killed Jesus? Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 9, 2014
     | 10,021 views

    Why would God send His Son to die for us? The answer is simple: LOVE. You’ve heard of a crime of passion. The cross was a place of passion. But it wasn’t our passion; it was the loving passion of God who loved us enough to send His Son to die for us.

    INTRODUCTION Easter is only two weeks away. Next Sunday, NY Times bestselling author, Joel Rosenberg, will be back with us. He’ll be speaking in the Sunday morning services and at 5:30 I’ll interview about his latest book and about events in the Middle East in light of Biblical ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Miracles Of Jesus - Mark Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Feb 11, 2024
     | 1,578 views

    The Gospel of Mark is written by the eyewitness account of Peter and Peter choose to reveal Jesus as “The Son of God.”

    Transition Video: Healing of the Leper from the Chosen! Series: Never Seen Before in 2024 Thesis: To see something we have never seen before in 2024 - we must do something we have never done before in 2024! What is the one thing you need to do? Is it read the Bible daily – Pray – have consistent ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Infinite Greatness Of God - Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Feb 19, 2021
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     | 4,012 views

    We know that God is great... 1. Because His gifts are great (vs. 1-5). 2. Because His Word can save our souls (vs. 6-7). 3. Because His promises will come to pass (vs. 8-9).

    The Infinite Greatness of God - Part 1 The Book of Romans Romans 9:1-9 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared February 19, 2021) BACKGROUND *Last time in Romans 9, Paul seemed to get sidetracked from his discussion of salvation. That's because in Romans 9-11, God's Holy Spirit inspired Paul to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Reinventing Motherhood Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on May 10, 2019
     | 3,123 views

    In showing how submission can be a godly force for revolutionary love, in Colossians 3, the Apostle Paul explains: 1) How should a Mother Act? (Colossians 3:18a), 2) To Whom should a Mother Act this Way? (Colossians 3:18b) and 3) Why should a Mother Act this Way? (Colossians 3:18c)

    Colossians 3:18–24 18 Wives, submit to your husbands, as is fitting in the Lord. 19 Husbands, love your wives, and do not be harsh with them. 20 Children, obey your parents in everything, for this pleases the Lord. 21 Fathers, do not provoke your children, lest they become discouraged. 22 ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    God Is For Us! Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Nov 11, 2019
     | 12,218 views

    Paul ends Romans 8 with an amazing crescendo that helps us have great confidence in God as our protector, defender and keeper.

    Introduction: A. How many of you remember the Tom and Jerry cartoons? 1. Tom, the cat, was always trying to catch and eat, Jerry, the mouse. 2. The series was rather silly, predictable, and filled with slapstick violence. 3. In one of the cartoon stories, Jerry rescued Spike, the bulldog, from ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Safe And Secure

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 12, 2001
    based on 64 ratings
     | 5,533 views

    In the aftermath of 9/11/01 we need to find some safety and security in life.

    SAFE AND SECURE Prov. 3:5-6, 24-26 INTRO.- ILL.- A backwoods boy was about to make his first parachute jump. His sergeant reminded him, “Count to ten and pull the first rip cord. If it doesn’t work, then pull the second rip cord for the auxiliary parachute. After you land, our truck will pick ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    God's Good Gift Of Sex (The Seventh Commandment) Series

    Contributed by Timothy Peck on Jan 4, 2001
    based on 117 ratings
     | 10,948 views

    Our sexuality is a good gift from God, to be treasured, protected and enjoyed in the covenant of marriage between a man and a woman.

    Most people in our culture today don’t often associate the word "God" with the word "sex". In fact, for most people, the only thing they think they know about God and sex is that God is against it. Often Christians are thought to be hung up about sex, accused of viewing the human body as dirty and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Grief Gauge Series

    Contributed by Timothy Smith on Oct 15, 2005
    based on 30 ratings
     | 21,414 views

    5th in 5 part series on overcoming the obstacles and difficulties of life using five different Psalms. We used a "journey" or "road" metaphor in terms of the bumps of success, fear, guilt, the religious rut and grief, etc.

    THE GRIEF GAUGE Navigating the Bumps of Life - Week 6 PSALM 116:1-8 INTRODUCTION: Paul Harvey tells the true story of a lady who went to a newspaper to report the death of her husband. She took a glowing four page report to the obituary counter. Upon seeing it, the news clerk said, "Ma’am, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    The Holy Spirit And The Bible

    Contributed by Ted Sutherland on Dec 9, 2001
    based on 79 ratings
     | 5,353 views

    The Gospel of John, with its long intricate discourses, written by a very old man many years later, is an illustration of the Inspiration and Illumination of Scripture.

    A man whose hobby was collecting old books was talking to a friend, who mentioned he’d just thrown out an old, tattered Bible while cleaning out the attic. “Who printed it, do you know?” the book lover asked. “Oh, someone named Guten- something,” he replied. “Gutenberg?!” the collector gasped. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Is Good

    Contributed by Ted Sutherland on Apr 2, 2006
    based on 49 ratings
     | 46,599 views

    All things work together for God’s glory!

    1. The Connection to the Promise, “and” A. It is Not a Conclusion If the first word of this verse was “therefore,” we would look for a conclusion. B. It is Not a Contrast If it were, “but,” we would look for some kind of contrast to what had just been written. C. It is a Connection “And” tells ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Making The Best Out Of Life

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 5, 2002
    based on 130 ratings
     | 10,078 views

    There are certain Biblical principles that must be observed in order to make the best of this life.

    MAKING THE BEST OUT OF LIFE INTRO.- ILL.- A man by the name of George owned an apartment complex and had just completed the exterior brick work on the 2nd floor. He had some bricks left over and was trying to decide the best way to get the load of bricks back down to the ground level without ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Water In The Desert

    Contributed by Paul Decker on May 8, 2006
    based on 15 ratings
     | 31,847 views

    Good news must be spoken.

    WATER IN THE DESERT Acts 8.26-40 S: Evangelism C: Willingness to speak Th: A People with Purpose Pr: GOOD NEWS MUST BE SPOKEN. ?: How? How do we accomplish this? KW: Tasks TS: Let’s study how Philip leads a spiritually thirsty man to life-giving water. Type: ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Scott Kircher avatar

    The Measure Of Success Series

    Contributed by Scott Kircher on Sep 27, 2009
    based on 30 ratings
     | 19,710 views

    Looks at how Paul measured success in 1 THessalonians 2

    The Measure of Success 1 Thessalonians 2:1-12 How do you measure success and failure? (v.2: 1) Measure success by your faithfulness to God (v. 2:2-6a) Measure success by your dealings with people (v. 2:6b-12) Treat them gently (v. 2:6b-7) Treat them in love (v. 2:8-9) Treat them Righteously(v. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Choosing The Contentment Of A Canine

    Contributed by Joseph Stapleton on Nov 3, 2010
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,791 views

    There is a major difference between cats and dogs, dogs are so much more content with their lives. This sermon shows us that we must rejoie in our trials, fears and persecution.

    CHOOSING THE CONTENTMENT OF A CANINE (All my sermons use illustration found at www.sermoncentral.com and all scripture is NIV unless otherwise stated.) The introduction for this sermon is from Max Lucado’s “Everyday Deserves a Chance” pg. 23-24 “Excerpts from the diary of a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Thourougly Blessed Series

    Contributed by David Welch on Feb 14, 2011
     | 4,112 views

    2nd in the Ephesians series continuing with the theme of God's blessing on believers.

    Ephesians Series #2 “Thoroughly Blessed” REVIEW This letter to the believing saints living in Ephesus is a foundational book. It focuses on the identity, privilege and responsibility of the Church. Greetings I. Our Wealth and Worth in Christ 1-3 II. Our Walk and Work with ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance