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  • William Baeta avatar

    The Loving And Forgiving Father

    Contributed by William Baeta on Mar 27, 2004
    based on 27 ratings
     | 13,438 views

    “The father said to his servants, ‘bring out the best robe and put it on him, and put a ring on his hand and sandals on his feet. And bring the fatted calf here and kill it, and let us eat and be merry; for this my son was dead and is alive again; he was

    Theme: The loving and forgiving Father Text: Josh. 5:1-9; 2 Cor. 5:17-21; Lk. 15:11-32 Many people today think that the most important thing in life is to believe in God. This has led to the situation where many people claim they believe in God but have no idea what kind of God they believe in. ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Jesus: Foretold In Prophecy

    Contributed by Timothy Archer on Mar 31, 2004
    based on 64 ratings
     | 6,419 views

    A study of the prophecies that were fulfilled in Jesus, particularly those relating to His death. Part of a series of lessons by several speakers on the theme "Jesus Is..."

    Before Jesus came to this earth, there were people who were expecting Him. People that had read the Old Testament prophecies and knew that God would send someone to save His people. In fact, some Jewish teachers taught there would be two Messiahs or Chosen Ones. One would give his life as a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    How Crucified Are You ?

    Contributed by Mike Turner on Apr 1, 2004
    based on 216 ratings
     | 29,225 views

    Paul wrote..."I am crucified with Christ....." How crucified are you ?

    How Crucified Are You ? Galatians 2:20 Over the last five weeks on Sun. morning we have been looking at the crucifixion. Hopefully, we have a clear understanding of what the crucifixion of Christ means, and what it was like. Yet, tonight do we have a understanding of what it means to be "crucified ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Evie Megginson avatar

    The Last Words Of Jesus On The Cross

    Contributed by Evie Megginson on Apr 1, 2004
    based on 69 ratings
     | 21,269 views

    IN THESE LAST WORDS OF JESUS, WE SEE THE PRAYER HE OFFERED.THE PEACE HE EXPRESSED AND THE PATTERN HE SET.

    THE LAST WORDS OF JESUS ON THE CROSS LUKE 23:46 Last words are important, especially of the dying. Last words usually indicate the kind of life you live. Someone said, said, you die as you lived. There was a tour group that was going to the top of the Empire State Building. At about the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Come?

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Apr 4, 2004
    based on 30 ratings
     | 4,438 views

    It is time to follow the King

    WHY COME? John 12:12-26 S: Jesus as King Th: Following the king Pr: IT IS TIME TO FOLLOW THE KING. ?: Why? KW: Reasons TS: We will find in our study of John 12:12-26 three reasons why it is time to follow the King. The _____ reason to follow Jesus is He (was)… I. BROUGHT OUT (12-19) II. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    You're Hanging With Who? Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Apr 5, 2004
    based on 38 ratings
     | 5,164 views

    Looks at some of the various people who impacted Nehemiah as he rebuilt the walls.

    Hanging with Who? He was a little confused. There were some people who loved him and others who hated him. He thought he was doing a good thing, a necessary thing, even a God thing, but obviously there were those who disagreed. Nehemiah was one of the Jews living in exile and was in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Walking The Road Series

    Contributed by Gary Cox on Mar 17, 2005
    based on 29 ratings
     | 6,582 views

    Our invitation to Come and See for ourselves who Jesus is.

    ------------------------------------------------------ The trip to my parents house is just over 1000 miles. Facing that trip—I get in the car with one thing in mind. My goal---is to get from a to be in the least amount of time. With two meal stops, it’s about 18 hours of driving. Occasionally ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Getting The Help We Need

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Mar 21, 2005
    based on 20 ratings
     | 4,006 views

    God is an unfailing constant.

    GETTING THE HELP WE NEED John 14:15-31 S: Jesus and the Holy Spirit C: God with us Pr: GOD IS AN UNFAILING CONSTANT. Type: Inductive PA: How is the change to be observed? • Live in the assurance that God does not fail • Rest in Him, for He resides in us. Version: ESV RMBC 20 March 05 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Blood Sets Us Free

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Mar 21, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 3,715 views

    A sermon showing how the blood given to us in the Lord’s Supper is a way in which the Lord helps us to escape from this sinful world and our sinful selves.

    March 24, 2005 Zechariah 9:11-12 As for you, because of the blood of my covenant with you, I will free your prisoners from the waterless pit. Return to your fortress, O prisoners of hope; even now I announce that I will restore twice as much to you. Almost every Disney classic presents ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Ultimate Service Of Darkness Series

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Mar 22, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,609 views

    How the Lord used the darkness of Good Friday as a witness to our salvation.

    March 24, 2005 Matthew 27:45 From the sixth hour until the ninth hour darkness came over all the land. Tonight’s service is called a service of darkness. It is a somber reminder of what happened to Jesus. As the service progresses, the lights eventually are dimmed until it becomes almost ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    "Am I Really A Christ-Follower?" Series

    Contributed by Warren Lamb on Apr 10, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,375 views

    Our Lord, our Leader, our Savior, our Forgiver...do we really follow in His steps?

    “Am I Really a Christ-Follower?” Matthew 5:43-48 Has anyone done something to you recently that was just wrong? Something that hurt you, harmed you? Made you angry? How about something a long time ago? A deep and lasting hurt that penetrated deep into your heart and soul? Anything come to mind? It ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Crucified Christ Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Apr 12, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 5,551 views

    God has determined to save people in a way that appears foolish to the wisdom of man: through the message of the cross.

    I’m trying to decide what picture to put on my gravestone. I was hoping you would help me decide. How about a picture of a noose to represent a hanging? How about a flame to represent a burning at the stake? How about a sword to represent a beheading? How about a stone to represent a stoning? ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Faith On The Road To Emmaus

    Contributed by Bruce Hindenburg on Apr 12, 2005
    based on 27 ratings
     | 8,306 views

    A look at faith: What it is and what it isn’t; and where it comes from

    Grace and peace to you from God our Father and from our risen Lord and Savior, Jesus the Christ. Amen. How’s your faith doing today? Some of you might think that’s an inappropriate question to be asking of those who are gathered together in a sanctuary on a Sunday morning to worship God. But ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • David Owens avatar

    The Blessing No One Wants Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Apr 13, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,335 views

    A sermon on the eighth Beatitude - Blessed are the persecuted.

    Today we come to the last of the 8 Beatitudes. I began this investigation with a bit of trepidation two months ago, and now I feel a bit of sadness as we wrap up this study of the Beatitudes. But I trust that we will be referring back to these Beatitudes as we continue our study of the Sermon on ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What Tree Are You Eating The Fruit Thereof

    Contributed by Kenneth Jarman on Apr 16, 2005
    based on 40 ratings
     | 7,527 views

    Since the first deception in the garden of Eden the devil has been trying to intice us with the fruit of his lies. But we can resist when we make Jesus our Lord and Savour

    WHAT TREE ARE YOU EATING THE FRUIT THEREOF? Gen, 2:9--- And out of the ground made the Lord God to grow every tree that is pleasant to the sight, and good for food; the tree of life also in the midst of the garden, and the tree of knowledge of good and evil. Let us pray; Father, we thank you for ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible