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  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    The Benedictus Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Oct 27, 2012
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    In today's lesson we learn that because of the prophecies made, we should bless God.

    Scripture We are studying the Gospel of Luke in a sermon series I am calling, “To Seek and to Save the Lost.” Today I would like to study the passage in which we learn about Zechariah’s song of praise that is known as the Benedictus, which is the first word of his song in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Jesus: Crazy Or Possessed? Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 29, 2012
     | 5,854 views

    Has anyone ever considered you to be crazy? How about demon-possessed? If you have been accused of either of these conditions, take heart; Jesus received the same diagnoses.

    Introduction Has anyone ever considered you to be crazy? How about demon-possessed? I know some women who have suspected the first of their husbands and the second of their toddlers! If you have been accused of either of these conditions, take heart; Jesus received the same ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Freed From Suffering Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 29, 2012
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     | 7,302 views

    Do you understand that that is what Jesus wants to do for you? He wants to heal the disease of your heart that alienates you from his Father and leads you to your eternal death. He wants to make you whole, not just feel better.

    Introduction There was a series of commercials that featured particularly embarrassing moments for individuals, followed by an announcer saying, “Need to get out of town fast?”, and a camera shot of an airplane flying overhead. The main character in our passage this morning (at least for a ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Inside-Outside Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 29, 2012
     | 6,073 views

    The condition of your heart is what determines your status with God, not the rituals and traditions you follow.

    Introduction Have you ever asked someone a question and found you had touched a raw nerve? The other person swells up with emotion and then unleashes a tirade. “I’ve had enough of people asking me…” “You want to know my opinion? I’ll be glad to give you my ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Who Really Needs Help? Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 29, 2012
     | 5,881 views

    Christ will act towards you on his terms, not yours.

    There is a scene in C.S. Lewis' children's book, The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, in which the children of the story are learning about the great lion king Aslan from Mr. & Mrs. Beaver. One asks the question, "Is he safe?" Mr. Beaver replies, "Safe?… Who said anything about safe? ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Marriage And Divorce Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 30, 2012
     | 4,219 views

    Divorce is a difficult subject to deal with, not merely because the issue is complex, but because divorce is so widespread and painful. We must consider it honestly before the Lord and examine our hearts in light of it.

    Introduction Divorce is a difficult subject to deal with, not merely because the issue is complex, but because divorce is so widespread and painful. This is one subject I know that affects nearly everyone in any church. Some of you have divorced parents, some divorced children, or divorced ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Strong Drink Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 30, 2012
     | 4,303 views

    Jesus knew about strong drink. His whole life was but a preparation to drink, not a jigger, but a full cup down to the last dregs.

    Introduction Some people questioned me about the title of this sermon, “Strong Drink.” How much do I know about strong drink? Actually, nothing; not because of virtue so much as repulsion. Those shows that show a guy tossing down a jigger of whiskey, then shaking his head and ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Good Question, Jesus Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 30, 2012
     | 4,598 views

    We need to hear and reclaim the message of Jesus' ascension as Lord.

    Introduction Jesus has answered every question put to him, whether they were from hostile intentions such as the first three, or from a sincere desire to learn such as the last. Those who tried to shame him found themselves shamed; the one seeking wisdom found himself affirmed. Whatever the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Trinity 4 - The Green Eyed Monster? Series

    Contributed by Stephen Fournier on Oct 31, 2012
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     | 4,496 views

    Message on the Triune Nature of God

    THE TRINITY IV The Green Eyed Monster? 10/21/12 I believe that most of you have heard jealousy defined as “The green eyed monster”. The phrase comes from the Shakespearian play Othello. It is uttered by the nemesis of Othello, Iago (ya-go), he states to Othello, ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    Nation-Shaking Prayers

    Contributed by John Gaston on Nov 5, 2012
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    We need more than a favorable election, we need a national revival. This message shows how Daniel harnessed the power of prayer by 1). Setting his face to seek God. 2). Agonizing in prayer, and 3). Giving each new crisis a new effort in prayer.

    NATION-SHAKING PRAYERS Daniel 9:2-7, 11, 13, 17-23 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: Election in 2 Days; Memorable Jokes 1. "Over the weekend, President Obama announced that he was running for a second term as president of the United States. There’s a brand-new campaign slogan — ’Give me four more years ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    How Can You Be Lost

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Nov 7, 2012
     | 4,867 views

    Look at the lost sheep, lost coin and lost son to learn the lesson... how can wse get or be lost.

    How You Can Be Lost Luke 15 God PLEASE, I’m begging you like I have never begged you for anything, PLEASE bring him this way!! It was a beautiful day on the Snake River, just outside of Jackson Hole Wyoming. We were driving along and saw a great place for a picnic. Actually we had seen it ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Trinity 6 - It Is That Important! Series

    Contributed by Stephen Fournier on Nov 10, 2012
     | 4,529 views

    Message on the Triune nature of God

    THE TRINITY VI Is It THAT Important? 11/4/12 For many years just about every sermon that you have heard from this pulpit has ended the same way. They have ended with the proclamation of the gospel of Jesus Christ. That Jesus Christ died for our sins, that He was buried, and He rose again on ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    Thankfulness Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Nov 11, 2012
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     | 14,752 views

    This is a topical look into thankfulness using the Book of Esther as the biblical pattern. We can learn a great deal from Esther and Mordecai about being thankful. This morning we will see the general reason for our need to be thankful.

    SERMON BRIEF Date Written: November 11, 2012 Date Preached: November 11, 2012 Church: Oak Park BC (AM) FOUNDATIONAL ELEMENTS Series: A Series On Thankfulness (Book of Esther) Title: Thankfulness in General Text: Esther 2:17 [NLT] READ NOW!! 17The king loved Esther more than all the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Bless The Lord, Oh My Soul Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 11, 2012
    based on 135 ratings
     | 71,181 views

    Sometimes you don’t know what you’ve got till it’s gone. So what do you have? What blessings has God given you? And are those blessings the same as what David speaks of in this Psalm? The answers may surprise you.

    OPEN: Years ago, there was a popular song called “Big Yellow Taxi”, by Joni Mitchell. In the chorus was this memorable line: “Don’t it always seem to go, that you don’t know what you’ve got, till it’s gone.” You don’t know what you’ve got… till it’s gone. You know, there is so much in our lives ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Righteousness By God's Grace Series

    Contributed by Dean Rhine on Nov 12, 2012
     | 7,825 views

    We are saved by God's Righteousness

    Romans 3 - Righteousness by God’s Grace - 1/25/09 Turn with me again this morning to Romans 1. In Romans, Paul gives us as explanation of the gospel. The word “gospel” literally means “good news.” The essence of Paul’s letter to the Romans is that there is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational