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  • Ken Henson avatar

    The Sinner's Prayer Or The Prayer Of The (Self) Righteous? Luke 18:9-14 Series

    Contributed by Ken Henson on Mar 1, 2014
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    It is in our weakness God's strength shines through. Only in humility we see our prayers answered.

    The Prayer of the Sinner or the Prayer of the (self)-Righteous Video: I’m Perfect (sermoncentral.com) A logician saves the life of a space alien. The alien is very grateful and, since she has knowledge of the whole universe, offers the following reward: she offers to answer any question the ...read more

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    Listening To God

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 9, 2014
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    God is speaking to us through our worship, in the songs we sing, the Scriptures read and the message delivered. What you will walk away with will be determined by how well you listen to God. What is necessary to listen well?

    Listening to God I Samuel 3:1-10 Charles Stanley in a sermon from Nehemiah once asked, “How is it that two people can sit in the same pew, hear the same sermon about the same portion of Scripture, and walk away with two different reactions? One is joyful and the other unaffected.” God ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When You Need A Little Shade Series

    Contributed by Tim White on Mar 10, 2014
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     | 11,183 views

    God provides for His people what we need when we need it.

    • Do you ever need a little shade in this life? John Maxwell tells a story that illustrates the importance of a positive attitude. A newly married woman insisted on going to the California desert so she could be near her military husband. The only place the couple could find to live was a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Mission Of Jesus Series

    Contributed by Tim White on Mar 11, 2014
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    Jesus demonstrates the compassion, catalyst and counterbalance of His mission.

    TEXT: Mar 1:41-42 Moved with pity, he stretched out his hand and touched him and said to him, "I will; be clean." 42 And immediately the leprosy left him, and he was made clean. • Prayer: • Purpose, mission. Why are you here? Why did Jesus come? Mar 1:28 And at once his fame spread ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "What Did Jesus Say About Marriage?" (Part 1) Series

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jun 9, 2014
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    This sermon looks at Jesus' teaching about marriage & divorce

    “WHAT DID JESUS SAY ABOUT MARRIAGE?” Matt. 19:1-12 INTRO – Annual life insurance policy notice – “Note: A change in marital status could necessitate a new beneficiary designation. Please contact your agent if your marital status has changed.” I think we can ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Do You Know Jesus? Series

    Contributed by Juan P Barrientez Jr. on Jun 15, 2014
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    Many profess to KNOW Jesus, but what does that mean?

    To KNOW Christ means: We have no confidence in the flesh (vv 2-6). Paul here is contrasting his life with that of the Judaizers. The Judaizers were a group of Jews who believed that in order for you to become a Christian you had to follow the Jewish law. Specifically, Paul addresses circumcision. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Holy Innocents Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jun 27, 2014
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    A look at the killing of the innocent children by Herod

    Matthew 2:13-18 Holy Innocents March 16, 2014 This morning, we’re going to look at a passage which comes from the Christmas story, but is readily avoided during the Christmas season. It’s a passage of scripture I’ve never preached from and is maybe one of the least preached on ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Turning Point

    Contributed by Tesh Njokanma on Jul 5, 2014
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    Your days of weeping and mourning are over. Get ready to receive a turn around.

    Text: “You turned my wailing into dancing, you removed my sackcloth and clothed me with joy” (Psalm 30:11). Today I will be talking on TURNING POINT for I strongly believe that somebody is about to experience a turning point. What is a Turning Point? A turning point can be defined ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    God Is In Control

    Contributed by Paddick Van Zyl on Jul 8, 2014
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    God is still in control of our lives, creation and everything else....

    God is in Control Sermon Outline by Pastor Paddick Van Zyl Intro: What is ‘being in control’ like? What is ‘being out of control’ like? Having control over something or in a situation means that we can manipulate the situation and steer it as we wish. Having no ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Do You Want To Get Well?

    Contributed by Allan Kircher on Jul 9, 2014
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    The fifth chapter marks a major division in the Gospel of John

    Pastor Allan Kircher Shell Point Baptist Church July 13th 2014 John 5:1-17 Do you want to get well? The fifth chapter marks a major division in the Gospel of John. • Prologue John introduces the life of Jesus • 1st-4chap.Jesus presents himself/Jews/promised Messiah • Chap 5, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Story Of The Wise Men Series

    Contributed by Ryan Loyd on Jul 25, 2014
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    Character Series designed to look at some of the stories that surround the birth of our Savior.

    Christmas Stories Series: Take a look at some of the stories that surround the birth of our Savior... Isaiah 60:1-6 (Approx 700 BC) 1 Arise, shine; for thy light is come, and the glory of the LORD is risen upon thee. 2 For, behold, the darkness shall cover the earth, and gross darkness the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Father, Forgive Them Series

    Contributed by Ryan Loyd on Jul 29, 2014
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    Words uttered at the end of a man's life take on extra significance. What did our Lord say in His final moments? And what do they speak to us today?

    Luke 23:26-34 NIV 26 As they led him away, they seized Simon from Cyrene, who was on his way in from the country, and put the cross on him and made him carry it behind Jesus. 27 A large number of people followed him, including women who mourned and wailed for him. 28 Jesus turned and said to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    We Are Not Divided All One Body We Series

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Jul 29, 2014
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    A sermon on the body of Christ, the church, and how the parts interrelate (Material adapted from Dr. Justin Imel at: http://www.preachinghelps.com/bodilyfunctions.html and seedthoughts from Daniel Overdorf's book, Rediscovering Community, chapter 11)

    HoHum: Several years ago, two students graduated from the Chicago-Kent College of Law. The highest ranking student in the class was a blind man named Overton and, when he received his honor, he insisted that half the credit should go to his friend, Mr. Kaspryzak. They had met one another in school ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Abraham's Model Of Progression In Faith

    Contributed by Reggie Corfield on Mar 13, 2014
     | 6,710 views

    All the stories of the bible are beautiful but some are timeless like the calling of Abraham. Abraham is referred to as the “father of faith” and as we examine his life and faith, I see a four part progression begining with obedience.

    Sermon – Four part progression of faith (Romans 4: 1-5; John 3-16 and Genesis 12: vs 1 – 4). I wonder if you noticed that all three readings for today are about faith. As we make our Lenten journey towards the glorious resurrection of our Lord, it is so appropriate to ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    The Law Above The Law

    Contributed by Charles R. Peck on Mar 15, 2014
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    Serving God is more than, Thou shall and Thou shall not

    THE LAW ABOVE THE LAW 2 Samuel 11: 10/11 “And Uriah said unto David…………..I will not do this thing.” Serving God is more than thou shall or thou shall not. It is a well of inner strength, a plane of higher living which is far above and more wonderful than what ...read more

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