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  • Mike Gilbert avatar

    Final Words, Part Two Series

    Contributed by Mike Gilbert on Mar 9, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 7,417 views

    Lessons we can learn from Jesus’ final words on the cross.

    Intro>D. M. Stearns was preaching in Philadelphia. At the close of the service a stranger came up to him and said, “I don’t like the way you speak of the cross. I think that instead of emphasizing the death of Christ, it would be far better to preach Jesus as our teacher and our example.” Dr. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fear The Lord

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 14, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,522 views

    This is the 3rd in a series on David’s life. This message demonstrates why we should fear the Lord. To see it or hear it visit us at www.glenvillenewlife.

    Made For A Mission-Fear God 4-6-08 2 Samuel 12:1-12 and Acts 5:-11 Think back for a moment when you were growing up. How many of you had a person in your family that you had a healthy dose of fear and respect for just because of the way the person carried himself or herself? In our family, it ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    What's Missing In Worship Series

    Contributed by Robert Higgins on Oct 2, 2007
    based on 16 ratings
     | 15,645 views

    What is missing from our worship? Do we know it is missing? Why is it missing? How do we get it back?

    Encountering God – Part 7 – What’s Missing from Worship? Introductory story: Paul Harvey tells a story about an attractive airline stewardess who was being hounded by two flirts – one at the front of the plane, the other at the back. She was obviously very put-off by the very forward advances ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Demands For Dedicated Discipleship

    Contributed by Donnie Martin on Jan 19, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,178 views

    Being a dedicated disciple of Christ should not be taken lightly. The life of a disciple demands that one's relationship with Christ be without rival, without refusal, and without retreat.

    Demands For Dedicated Discipleship Text: Luke 9:23; 14:27 & 33 Intro: Quite often, when people think about Christ’s twelve disciples, they do so from sort of a romantic, idealistic frame of mind. They think about how wonderful it must have been to walk and talk with Jesus—to hear ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Luke avatar

    I Came To Seek And To Save What Was Lost Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Mar 16, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,880 views

    A look at why Jesus came to earth in His own words

    SERIES: “WHAT JESUS SAID ABOUT WHY HE CAME” “I CAME TO SEEK AND TO SAVE WHAT WAS LOST” LUKE 19:1-10 INTRODUCTION Today we start a new series: “What Jesus Said About Why He Came.” During the Christmas season, we celebrate “God with us” – when God came to earth as a man. That God-man’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Getting What You Came For

    Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Aug 3, 2011
    based on 11 ratings
     | 18,361 views

    Do you come to church expecting to meet with the living God or has it become dull and boring for you? Remember it is important to finish what you start, know what you want and get what you came for.

    GETTING WHAT YOU CAME FOR Ten-year-old Phineas longed to see his inheritance. The year was 1820. The day he was born, his grandfather had presented newborn Phineas with a deed to a sizable portion of Connecticut land called Ivy Island. Now Phineas was finally going to see it. Not every boy is ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    It's Time To Turn To The Lord

    Contributed by Donnie Martin on Oct 17, 2011
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     | 21,736 views

    This sermon pleads with the lost to turn to Christ in faith and full commitment of their life to Him. It also deals with some truths concerning those who are mere "fans" of Christ rather than "followers" of Christ.

    It’s Time to Turn to the Lord Text: Isa. 55:6-7; Heb. 2:3-4 Intro: In the book of Ecclesiastes, we find these words, “To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven” (Eccl. 3:1). According to one commentator, the meaning of this verse is as ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Through A Child's Ears

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 31, 2011
     | 4,906 views

    Samuel

    THROUGH A CHILD’S EARS (1 SAMUEL 3) In The Last Days Newsletter, Leonard Ravenhill tells about a group of tourists visiting a picturesque village who walked by an old man sitting beside a fence. In a rather patronizing way, one tourist asked, "Were any great men born in this village?" ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    God's High Call For Holiness

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Jan 6, 2012
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    One of the greatest needs of the church is for holiness.

    1 Peter 1:13-16 KJV Wherefore gird up the loins of your mind, be sober, and hope to the end for the grace that is to be brought unto you at the revelation of Jesus Christ; [14] As obedient children, not fashioning yourselves according to the former lusts in your ignorance: [15] But as he which ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Puzzle Of Parenting Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jan 22, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,878 views

    This is part three of our family series this week looking at what it means to not exasperate your kids

    My oldest niece has a philosophy, actually she has many philosophies but I’m only going to share one with you today. Her philosophy on parenting is this: The government should put birth control in the water and people would have to pass a parenting test in order to get bottled water. Makes ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The Messiah And Failing Forward Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jan 23, 2012
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,156 views

    Even when we walk away from Jesus He will not give up on us.

    The Messiah and Failing Forward Text: Matt. 26:31-35 Introduction 1. It is the expressed purpose both corporately and individually of New Life Assembly of God Church to: a. Worship: We were created to worship our Lord and Creator in spirit and in truth (John 4:23-24). b. Witness: We have been ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Dealing With Evil The Messiah's Way Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Feb 13, 2012
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,721 views

    We need to deal with the enemy’s attacks the way Jesus did.

    Dealing With Evil the Messiah's Way Text: Matt. 26:47-56 Introduction 1. Illustration: The attack [of Pearl Harbor] took place [December 7, 1941] on a sunny Sunday morning. A minimal contingent of soldiers was on duty at the time. Most offices on the base were closed and many servicemen were on ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Fruit Examined Series

    Contributed by Scott Kircher on Feb 20, 2011
    based on 24 ratings
     | 10,526 views

    The character traits that we see in Galatians describe what should be evident in the life of a believer as they mature in the Lord. There should be more and more of the fruits discussed here. What do these fruits look like in the life of a believer? Th

    Fruit Examined Galatians 5:22-23 Intro Slide Good morning. I am glad that you could join us today. Last week we started a series looking at some of the things the Holy Spirit produces and provides and we started with the Fruit of the Spirit and we learned some truths about what fruit actually ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Jesus Our Advocate

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 10, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 17,012 views

    The ministry of Jesus as our Advocate. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    Great Titles of Jesus - Advocate Reading: 1 John chapter 2 verses 1-6. Ill: • A speaker at a Harvest Festival service; • Asked the children to name some of the things they saw on display. • One boy said; “Carrots”. • Another said; ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Remaining Series

    Contributed by David Flowers on Nov 21, 2010
     | 5,054 views

    In this message, part 16 in series, Love Never Dies, Dave looks at Christ’s words “Remain in me.”

    Remaining Love Never Dies, prt. 16 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers August 1, 2010 John 15:1-12 (NIV) 1 "I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener. 2 He cuts off every branch in me that bears no fruit, while every branch that does bear fruit he prunes so that it will be even more ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist