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  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    Gethsemane: Place For Prayer, Place For Betrayal Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Apr 2, 2012
    based on 3 ratings
     | 7,290 views

    For Jesus, Gethsemane was a place of worship, a place to surrender his will to the Father; for Judas, it was a place to completely betray Jesus. No location can substitute for the heart.

    Gethsemane: Place for Prayer, Place for Betrayal (Matthew 26:36-50) 1. I found a strange article Friday titled, “Bear Saves Man in Mountain Lion Attack.” 2. “Robert Biggs, 69, who often hikes in the Whisky Flats area, came across a mother bear and her cubs, which were about 40 feet from where he ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Way Of The Godly Verses...

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Mar 13, 2013
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,757 views

    In Psalm 1, we have a plea for a deeper, more solid, more productive walk with God. The person that has a close walk with God is called Blessed! (Happy, Fortunate and to be envied.) So, how can we make the most of our walk with God? How can it become a

    The Way of the Godly Verses... Psalm 1:1-6NLT INTRODUCTION A young man was learning to be a paratrooper. Before his first jump, he was given these instructions: 1. Jump when you are told. 2. Count to ten and pull the ripcord. 3. In the unlikely event that your chute doesn’t open pull ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Star Quality

    Contributed by Samuel Fulkerson on Sep 8, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,078 views

    Paul speaking of his Christian brethren said, “They shine like STARS”. Star Qualities: First and foremost they are created by God. They are consistent, constant. They are beautiful, for they reflect God’s glory. Lastly, they shine!

    Quotes: "Keep your eyes on the stars, and your feet on the ground." - Theodore Roosevelt "God writes the Gospel not in the Bible alone, but also on trees, and in the flowers and clouds and stars" -. Martin Luther "I will love the light for it shows me the way, yet I will endure the darkness because ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Superiority Of Christ Priesthood Series

    Contributed by Joshua Hetrick on Jul 4, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,963 views

    Full outline of Hebrews 8

    The Superiority of Christ Priesthood Hebrews Chapter Eight Introduction: 1. Hebrews chapter seven introduced the priesthood of Christ. a. The Order of Christ Priesthood (1-16). b. The eternality of Christ Priesthood (17-23). c. The Intercessions of Christ Priesthood (24-28). 2. In this chapter ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Dreamer

    Contributed by Juan Lane on Jan 24, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,700 views

    We have to be selective because it may not be safe for us to share our dreams with everyone

    The Dreamer Genesis 37: 18-20 18 And when they saw him afar off, even before he came near unto them, they conspired against him to slay him. 19 And they said one to another, Behold, this dreamer cometh. 20 Come now therefore, and let us slay him, and cast him into some pit, and we will say, Some ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Disappointments Are God's Best Appointments

    Contributed by Selvan John on Feb 3, 2008
    based on 16 ratings
     | 13,649 views

    This sermon deals with Disappointments from the exemplary life of Simon Peter...Disappointments are God’s best appointments.

    I would like to draw your attention to the fact, that in life many times we are disappointed. There is a passage in the Bible in the book of Luke, chapter 5 verses 1 to 11, here we see Peter being disappointed, since toiling all night he had not caught even one fish. For a better understanding it ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    God Is Love

    Contributed by Evan G. Wittig on Sep 5, 2012
     | 5,392 views

    We are to love others as God has loved us, because God loved us first and God is love.

    Today, the readings are clear: God is Love and we are to love as God loves. Many moons ago, before there was even a moon, God is…Before there was anything else: God is…The Father has been loving the Son for all eternity. The Son has been loving the Father for all eternity…This ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Maranatha!

    Contributed by Ken Pell on May 6, 2012
    based on 5 ratings
     | 17,981 views

    A communion sermon focusing on the hope of the second coming.

    MARANATHA! Revelation 22:20 Big Idea: If we cannot join our beginning to our end, we will live scattered and incoherent lives. INTRO Last week we looked at Jesus’ big invitation for us to come to Him (Revelation 22:17). This week we will look at our big invitation for Jesus to come to us. ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    "Well Educated"

    Contributed by Chanon Mullens on Jun 12, 2007
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,929 views

    Jesus, on the road home, in the midst of displaying human emotions, ministers in an ’unusual’ situation

    • In John chapter 4 we see the fullness of the Gospel of Christ • We see from beginning to end, the completeness of Jesus’ arrival on earth • It is: o To give salvation regardless of Race, Creed, Ethnic or religious background o To encourage honesty and integrity before God o To indicate to us the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Final Exhortations

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Aug 3, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,338 views

    *(Revised: December 2010) Paul exhorts us not to rest on our laurels, but to keep improving on what we are doing as a church. (Can also be used as a "farewell" message for Pastors leaving their church)

    EXHORTATIONS ARE UNIQUE EPILOGUES THAT ANNOUNCE THE JOYS OF ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND WELL-DOING WHILE AT THE SAME TIME SOUNDING THE ALARM TO WARN AGAINST GROWING CONTENT WITHIN THE PARAMETERS OF FRUITFUL MINISTRY. THE CHURCH IS A LABOR OF LOVE AND CANNOT SEPARATE THE TWO BY LABORING WITHOUT LOVING OR ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    What Our Mother Can Do For Us

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 3, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,300 views

    We can have confidence in our relationship with God if we imitate the Mother of Jesus.

    Mother’s Day May 10, 2009 One of the most successful movies of all time was the 1981 blockbuster Raiders of the Lost Ark. In it, swashbuckling adventurers contended in the pre-World War II era for the privilege of finding the Ark of the Covenant, the Old Testament repository of the manna, Aaron’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    What Jesus Said About God's Forgiveness Series

    Contributed by Tim Huie on May 6, 2009
     | 3,465 views

    What did Jesus teach about God’s forgiveness in the parable of the prodigal? That it is lavish, and that it is for US!

    WHAT JESUS SAID ABOUT Luke 15: 11-32 1. Illus. of my friend Paul • Teaches counseling at seminary, also maintains a small private practice on the side. • “Other than for marital troubles, the number one reason people come to see me is unresolved guilt. Most of the time they don’t know it, but what ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When You Have Nothing Else To Lose!

    Contributed by Bob Soulliere on Apr 16, 2009
    based on 9 ratings
     | 7,411 views

    Sometimes in spite of all the positive thinking we can generate, life is really terrible. Simple optimism will not do.

    When you have nothing else to lose! Keep Hope Alive A student athlete was contemplating the height of the bar on the high jump. “I don’t think I can make it,” he said. “Think positive!” said a friend. “All right,” the athlete said boldly, “I’m positive I can’t make it.” 1 Peter 1:3-9 3Praise be to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Divine Mercy And Reconciliation Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 10, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,587 views

    The first gift of the Risen Christ was the power to forgive sins.

    Second Sunday of Easter April 11, 2010 Divine Mercy Two revolutionary phrases punctuate today’s Gospel. The one that commands the attention of most preachers is the one proclaimed by Thomas, who had doubted the Resurrection. The one who had said “I will not believe” unless his ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    It Takes Courage Series

    Contributed by Michael West on Sep 29, 2008
     | 6,135 views

    Discouragement comes only when we look at our circumstances without looking at the faithfulness of God and the integrity of what He promised. We grow stronger in faith each time we, in spite of our circumstance, give glory to God.

    Sunday February 3rd, 2008 Series: the Fight part five Scripture: Mark 9:23 Sermon: It takes courage Speaker: Pastor Michael West, River of Life Without growing weak in faith, Abraham contemplated the impossibility. But he also thought about the greatness, goodness and the power of God. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible