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  • Ken Sauer avatar

    "This Scripture Is Scandalous"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Sep 11, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,587 views

    A sermon about the REAL JESUS.

    "This Whole Scripture is Scandalous" Mark 8:27-38 On Thursday at about one O'clock in the afternoon a counselor along with two social workers from the East Ridge School system came to see me at the church. They looked really nervous and worried. They came to us because they knew that you ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Come To Jesus On The Water

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Oct 5, 2015
     | 5,901 views

    To show that we need to focus our eyes on JESUS not on trials, temptations and problems of this world.

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you fixing your eyes on JESUS? Yes. Hebrews 12:2 Hebrews 12:2 (New International Version) Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Friends - Pt. 4 - Pianos And Pushing Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 29, 2015
     | 4,266 views

    It is the basis of every level of relationship of meaning. You must have a foundation in friendship. Are you a good friend? What qualities should you look for in a friend?

    Friends Pt. 4 - Pianos and Pushing I. Introduction Welcome to "Friend Day". Over the last few weeks we have been discussing the value and importance of friendship. We know that Jesus valued His friends. Like us, Jesus had relationships that progressed to the level of friends. In John 15, we ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Stay Awhile Series

    Contributed by David Ward on Oct 31, 2015
     | 5,862 views

    From Paul's experience in Corinth, we find 3 keys to persevering through discouragement.

    INTRO: Have you ever felt discouragement in your life as a Christ follower? If you’ve known him for any length of time, like a distance runner, I’ll bet you’ve “hit a wall” of discouragement. You think, “this is never going to work,” or “how long can ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    When Death Lost It's Grip

    Contributed by Derrick Strickland on Feb 20, 2016
     | 8,331 views

    When it come to Jesus, the undefeated opponent called death lost it’s grip.

    INTRO: 1. ILL. A little boy and his father driving down the road on a spring day when a bee flew into the window. The boy began to panic because he was deathly allergic to it’s sting. The father quickly reached out and grabbed the bee, squeezing it and releasing it letting the bee buzz again ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Above - Pt. 2 - Above Below Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Jul 7, 2011
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,229 views

    Catch your balance. Steady yourself. Above is supposed to describe us. Don’t look down . . . DON’T LIVE DOWN!

    Above Pt. 2 – Above Below I. Introduction Above. As I mentioned last week there are certain meanings that come to mind instantly. Above . . . perspective, looking down on, higher than. Above . . . prominence and higher in order. Above . . . distance. Above speaks to perspective and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Parable Treasure And Pearl / I Surrender All

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Jul 28, 2011
    based on 409 ratings
     | 82,419 views

    What, then, do the parables teach? Church fathers such as Irenaeus and Augustine identified the treasure and the Pearl with Christ. The recent convert to Christianity says exactly the same thing: "I found Christ." Yes, it seems like we did find Christ.

    In his series of seven parables in Chapter 13, Matthew is quite elaborate ....... on the first two, providing an interpretation for each. The other five are shorter and more pointed in content. The parables of the hidden treasure and of the pearl consists of two sentences each. And in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    The Holy Spirit Pointed That Holy Of Hollies Is Not Yet Open

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Apr 12, 2014
     | 1,766 views

    To show that JESUS is the WAY to the FATHER, thru His body, the curtain that was rent.

    I. EXORDIUM: Do you believe in JESUS as the WAY to the FATHER? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that JESUS is the WAY to the FATHER, thru His body, the curtain that was rent. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 9:8 (Amplified Bible) 9:8 By this the Holy Spirit points out that the way ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    The Holy Spirit Pointed That Holy Of Hollies Is Not Yet Open

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Apr 14, 2014
     | 1,961 views

    To show that JESUS is the WAY to the FATHER, thru His body, the curtain that was rent.

    I. EXORDIUM: Do you believe in JESUS as the WAY to the FATHER? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that JESUS is the WAY to the FATHER, thru His body, the curtain that was rent. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 9:8 (Amplified Bible) 9:8 By this the Holy Spirit points out that the way ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Belief In The Risen Lord

    Contributed by Don Emmitte on Apr 14, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,583 views

    The resurrection of Christ is the most important event of both history and the individual's life.

    Belief in the Risen Lord John 20:19-29 Easter Sunday Sermon by Don Emmitte, Grace Restoration Ministries Take Your Bibles, Please… On the evening of that day, the first day of the week, the doors being ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Christ Is Waiting Series

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on May 27, 2014
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,479 views

    To show that CHRIST is waiting for His coming while sitting at His throne and will soon crush all His enemies under our feet.

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you waiting for the LORD's coming? Good, CHRIST is waiting too. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that CHRIST is waiting for His coming while sitting at His throne and will soon crush all His enemies under our feet. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 10:13 (Amplified ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    To Be Like Jesus

    Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Oct 7, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,574 views

    If you say you want to be more like Jesus, do you mean it or is it lip service?

    To be like Jesus Illus. By sermon central The American minister and writer Philip Brooks (1835-93); was noted for his poise and quiet manner. However, one day a friend saw him feverishly pacing the floor like a caged lion and asked him what the trouble was. "The trouble is," replied Brooks, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "Our Moment Of Decision" Series

    Contributed by David Henderson on Nov 20, 2017
     | 7,838 views

    Our failures are not final. Jesus looked at Peter and saw his future, not his failures.

    “Commitment Issues” John 18:15-18; 25-27 All of us have at least one. All of us have at least one sound; one noise that really annoys us. For some it is the sound of the dentist drilling in your mouth, for others it may be the sound of screeching tires on pavement or perhaps when kids used to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Social Distancing: What Jesus Has To Say About It! Series

    Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Aug 20, 2020
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,758 views

    Social Distancing may be a new term to me, and it may be a new term to you; but mankind did not need a virus to teach us how to Social Distance. We have been practicing Social Distancing for the longest time.

    Introduction With the onset of the Covid 19, I learned a new term that wasn’t in my vocabulary until this virus outbreak occurred called “Social Distancing”. I looked up the definition, and it defines Social Distancing as the practice of keeping space between yourself and others to reduce the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Keep Watch

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Mar 16, 2023
     | 2,334 views

    Frederick Bruner wrote, “Judgment will be a day of surprises.”

    Keep Watch    Matthew 25:1-13 Introduction Frederick Bruner wrote, “Judgment will be a day of surprises.” In our series, we have noted some of the teachings of Jesus that come in four judgment parables. The first shall be last, and the last will be first. Many are called but few ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ