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  • Tim Patrick avatar

    What Is The Meaning Of Jesus Death? Series

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on Sep 11, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 26,350 views

    Look with us at three reasons behind Jesus death.

    This is the second sermon in a series on John 3:16. The first sermon examined the question “What Is God Like?” Today we examine the question “What Is The Meaning of Jesus Death?” In John 3:16 we read that God “gave His only begotten son.” What is the meaning behind that gift? Jesus death had a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Race To Be Run Series

    Contributed by Mike Gilbert on Jun 26, 2007
    based on 19 ratings
     | 7,988 views

    Keys to running the race of life in the way that pleases God.

    *ILL>In 1863, as Abraham Lincoln prepared to sign the Emancipation Proclammation he took his pen, moved it to the signature line, then dropped the pen. When asked why, the President replied: "If my name goes into history, it will be for this act; and if my hand trembles when I sign it, there will ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Faith Unto Salvation

    Contributed by Roger Spaugh on Jul 10, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,999 views

    What does it mean to "have faith", and what does it mean to be saved by faith?

    FAITH UNTO SALVATION Mark 16:15-18, "And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature. He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned. And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Joy Robbers Series

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Jul 22, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 10,227 views

    Get the true joy!

    JOY ROBBERS Philippians 4.2-7 S: Joy C: Peace Th: Toward the Goal Pr: GET THE TRUE JOY. ?: What? What keeps us from it? KW: Thieves TS: We will find in our study of Philippians what thieves use to keep us from getting the joy God has for us. CV: “We will wholeheartedly worship the everlasting ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Dealing With And Separating From Your Evil Human Foundation Series

    Contributed by Bode Ayodele on Sep 5, 2007
    based on 45 ratings
     | 136,846 views

    A man’s foundation has a direct impact on his destiny. This is why the through examination of our foundation as Christians is essential for us to endure lasting success. This message looks at what a human foundation and how the Lord seeks to start a fresh

    By Bode Ayodele Foundation, in the general sense is the invisible aspect of a building on which it main structure rests upon. The strength of the a building is largely dependant upon its foundation. What is human foundation? Drawing from above we may define the human foundation as being made ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    House Cleaning Series

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Apr 27, 2008
     | 5,217 views

    The story of Gideon is the story of revival. It is the story of a man the needs encouragement.

    House Cleaning Judges 6 :17-32 Last week we started learning about Gideon, and how he was threshing wheat in a winepress to keep it from the Midianites. How his situation and fears were not too different than ours today. We live in works where modern Midianites consume our resources and leave us ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Will God Excuse The Heathern That Have Never Heard About Him ?

    Contributed by William D. Brown on May 9, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,455 views

    Paul has both good news and bad news for the world. The good news is that God has provided atonement for lost mans sins. The bad news, which he writes of first, is that all men need atonement for their sins.

    WILL GOD EXCUSE THE HEATHERN THAT HAVE NEVER HEARD ABOUT HIM? Here in Romans 1:18-32 Paul has both good news and bad news for the world. The good news is that God has provided atonement for lost mans sins. The bad news, which he writes of first, is that all ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Bottoms Up!

    Contributed by Eric Vertein on Mar 9, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 5,124 views

    When it comes to seeking greatness and dealing with suffering for the sake of our Lord, Jesus advises us: "Bottoms up!"

    Matthew 20:17-28 4th Sunday in Lent – A March 6, 2005 #092 Matthew 20:17-28 Now as Jesus was going up to Jerusalem, he took the twelve disciples aside and said to them, 18 "We are going up to Jerusalem, and the Son of Man will be betrayed to the chief priests and the teachers of the law. They will ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Journal Of God

    Contributed by Glenn Branham on May 1, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,216 views

    If the Bible was God’s journal, what would His entry read about the notable days of your life?

    "The Journal of God" Dan. 7:10, Rev. 20:12 Dan. 7:10 A river of fire was flowing, coming out from before him. Thousands upon thousands attended him; ten thousand times ten thousand stood before him. The court was seated, and the books were opened. Mal. 3:16. Then those who feared the LORD talked ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Life God Intended Series

    Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jun 14, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,091 views

    An exposition of Genesis 2 that reveals the life God intended before sin entered the picture.

    The Life God Intended Genesis 2 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Introduction: One of my favorite parts of Boy Scouting was orienteering. I was a scout for about a year before I dropped out in favor of sports. During that year, I learned the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Receive The Gift

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Dec 20, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,440 views

    Have you ever considered just how awesome the gift of God given at Christmas really is? I just want to confirm what you probably already know.

    December 19, 2004 Morning Worship Text: John 1:1-5; 14-18; 29-34 Subject: The Lamb of God Title: Receive the Gift The last two weeks I have been preaching with the focus being on this season of giving. We in the church understand that God has given us the greatest gift of all, His Son Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Scott Weber avatar

    Narnia: A World Without Jesus Would Be A More Unjust World Series

    Contributed by Scott Weber on Dec 14, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,137 views

    This is the first of a three part series that explores the question, "What if Jesus had never been born?" It was a series we advertised as the movie Narnia - The Lion, The Witch And The Wardrobe was being released. It borrows themes from Dr. James Kenned

    What If It Was Always Winter And Never Christmas? (What If Jesus Had Never Been Born?) Part #1 – December 11 – “A world without Jesus would be a more unjust world” Brief description of the movie and the other world the children enter into. (Promote movie). When they enter this world called ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Joseph Rodgers avatar

    Our Foundation Series

    Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Jun 13, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 22,963 views

    In order to live a life worthy of our spiritual calling, we need to understand what unites us and what we must base our faith on.

    Live Out Loud – Our FOUNDATION May 27, 2007 Ephesians 4:4-6 Video: The Power of Unity – www.sermonspice.com Note: Last Sunday we spoke about Paul’s plea for unity by charging all of us to walk in a manner worthy of our calling as followers of Christ. If you remember, we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Glenn Durham avatar

    Unity And Glory Series

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on May 24, 2010
    based on 14 ratings
     | 10,791 views

    God unites us to one another with the same Gospel which unites us to himself.

    Scripture Introduction The Matterhorn rises 14,692 feet, one of the highest peaks in the Alps and also one of the world’s deadliest mountains. The climb is technical and difficult, and even though ropes are fixed on parts of the route to make it safer, each year several climbers fall to ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    A Drastic Change Of Heart

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jun 20, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,820 views

    Paul is a fascinating person in the life of the early church. This sermon is part of an introduction to the book of Galatians, focusing on the uniqueness of Paul’s conversion to Jesus Christ.

    Sermon for CATM – June 20, 2010 – A Drastic Change of Heart How would you feel if Osama Bin Laden walked into this room right now, sat down beside you and began listening to what was being said? Or what if he had come in earlier during our time of worshipping in song and had stood beside you with ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational