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  • Bobby Stults avatar

    Tracing Messiah Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Nov 26, 2012
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     | 5,964 views

    This is the initial sermon in a series on Christmas from a Messianic perspective. Why was the birth of this child so important, anticipated and prophesied about? Today we will briefly look at some prophecies that pertain to Messiah and focus in on Isaiah

    SPECIAL NOTE FOR THIS SERMON: The week prior to this service we had planned the Lord's Supper, but due to unforeseen circumstances we were not able to partake in the Communion ordinance. Rather than preaching another Communion sermon and disrupting the preaching schedule, God laid on my heart to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Real Love (4) Series

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Sep 23, 2013
     | 7,064 views

    Everyone loves love! We want to be loved and we want to give love. The problem is—our love is often lacking. This four-sermon series explores 1 John in order to discover a love that's truly worth having and giving: real love! PowerPoint available.

    REAL LOVE (4) Scott Bayles Blooming Grove Christian Church: 6/9/2013 There’s an old song that says, “Love is a many-splendored thing.” The very concept of love is one of the most permeating themes in the world today. The Beatles sang about in the sixties. Their message to a hurt ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    The Resurrection Of Jesus Christ Series

    Contributed by Jason Smith on Sep 25, 2013
     | 10,198 views

    For the person who is willing to honestly examine the evidence, the resurrection of Jesus Christ is the best evidence for the truth of scripture. This sermon deals with the common objections to the resurrection

    Many people ask if there is one ultimate evidence or proof for God. Is there one proof that explains: -Why Christians believe in God -Why Christians believe that God created the world -Why Christians believe the bible as we have it is the word of God -Why Christians believe that all of the men who ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Childlike, But Not Childish

    Contributed by Jason Smith on Sep 25, 2013
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     | 10,949 views

    Jesus did not mean that we need to act like children, but to show a few good childlike traits that can help us draw nearer to God.

    Matt. 18:1-5 In the gospels, the apostles were always wondering among themselves who would be the greatest in the kingdom of God. They would argue amongst themselves because they wanted the places of honor In Mark 9 and 10 we see two examples we’ll take note of. Mark 9:33-34 (NKJV) 33 Then ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Hannah's Vow Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Oct 3, 2013
     | 17,275 views

    Prayer, Discouragement, Joy, Commitment

    1 Samuel 1:11 (p. 185) October 6, 2013 Introduction: What is the most painful thing God has told you to accept, or deal with? Something which you cannot fix or make go away? Something you will have to deal with on a regular basis and it might never change. In the new ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    I'm Not Going There And You Can't Make Me!

    Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Oct 8, 2013
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     | 8,087 views

    Let me tell you, “All men fall, great men and women get back up when they fall and keep pressing towards the prize.”

    I'm not going there and you can't make me! I can remember saying that as a child, when I would get coerced into trying something, or doing something that I didn't want to. Wether it be trying some kind of food my parents thought I should, like my dad for example, he always wanted me to eat beets ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Impossible Made Possible (An Easter Sunday Family Service) Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Oct 15, 2013
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     | 24,721 views

    Our God is the God of the possible and the impossible. We all need to take the time to think about who He is & what He means to us.

    Luke 24:1-12 (New International Version) KIDS TALK *** KIDS TALK Possible / impossible *** Can a fish live out of water? (Some fish can survive for up to several days and can breathe air or just absorb it through their skin) Can a person get younger instead of older? Can you breathe ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    At The Cross

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Oct 23, 2013
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     | 11,409 views

    Taking a look at some of the events during Jesus' crucifixion.

    AT THE CROSS John 19:17-27 1) On the road to Golgotha (17-18). “Carrying his own cross” Other gospel accounts mention that Simon of Cyrene carried the cross for Jesus. This isn’t a contradiction. Jesus started out carrying his own cross but along the way he, being unable to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Last Lap

    Contributed by Sylvester Fergusson on Feb 23, 2009
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     | 13,171 views

    The most important part of the race is the last lap. You can win or lose depending on how well you are prepared for it

    THE LAST LAP Opening Hymn Scripture Reading: 2 Tim. 4:1-8 Closing Hymn James was excited as he turned the two hundred mark heading towards home. Two and three –quarter laps had gone and he was still in the lead. His one and only goal was to win this race and he was full of confidence that he ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

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    The Altar Of Incense And Prayer Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Mar 4, 2009
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     | 9,082 views

    This is the fourth message about the relation of the Old Testament Tabernacle and the New Testament

    SERIES: “DISCOVER THE LESSONS OF THE TABERNACLE” TEXT: EXODUS 30:1-10 TITLE: “THE ALTAR OF INCENSE AND PRAYER” OPEN: A. I want to share a story sent to me by one of my best friends, J. Dyer --I wish you could see the look on Anna’s face right now. She’s kind of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Compassionate Giving

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Nov 23, 2014
    based on 8 ratings
     | 39,033 views

    This message explains the necessity of giving to a compassionate ministry so others might be helped. The parable of the Good Samaritan in LUKE 10 is used as the example.

    Open your bibles to the book of LUKE, chapter 10. Let us read verses 30-37. One day, as Jesus was teaching, a religious leader stood and, wanting to test Jesus, asked him, “Teacher, what should I do if I want to inherit eternal life?” Jesus responded by asking the religious leader ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Moses's Family

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Dec 6, 2014
     | 5,535 views

    To show that we need to be humble or humble ourselves in the sight of GOD so He can lift us up and receive more of His Grace.

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you proud or humble? Did you came from a well-known family? How about your family in heaven? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we need to be humble or humble ourselves in the sight of GOD so He can lift us up and receive more of His Grace. IV. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Radical Obedience

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Dec 8, 2014
     | 5,262 views

    A sermon teaching the difference between commitment and surrender.

    "Radical Obedience" Matthew 1:18-25 Mat 1:18 Now the birth of Jesus Christ was on this wise: When as his mother Mary was espoused to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Ghost. 19 Then Joseph her husband, being a just man, and not willing to make her a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When The King Of Kings Bent His Knees

    Contributed by Ricky Taylor on Dec 13, 2014
    based on 5 ratings
     | 18,824 views

    The day the Lord of the universe knelt and washed feet like a servant...

    WHEN THE KING OF KINGS BENT HIS KNEES John 13:1, “It was just before the Passover Festival. Jesus knew that the hour had come for him to leave this world and go to the Father. Having loved his own who were in the world, he loved them to the end. 2 The evening meal was in progress, and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    How To Defeat Our Enemies?

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Dec 14, 2014
     | 5,662 views

    To show that we can defeat our enemies by: (1) by not being afraid of them, and (2) remembering GOD in our lives according to this verse.

    I. EXORDIUM: How to defeat our enemies? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we can defeat our enemies by: (1) by not being afraid of them, and (2) remembering GOD in our lives according to this verse. IV. TEXT: Deuteronomy 7:18 (Amplified Bible) 7:18 You shall not ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal