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  • Stephen Sheane avatar

    The Cross - Redemption Series

    Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Mar 5, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,481 views

    The meaning of redemption as seen from the book of Hosea.

    THE CROSS - REDEMPTION A gem dealer was strolling the aisles at the Tucson Gem and Mineral Show when he noticed a blue-violet stone the size and shape of a potato. He looked it over, then, as calmly as possible, asked the vendor, "You want $15 for this?" The seller, realizing the rock wasn’t as ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Failing, Fruitless, Flourishing

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Mar 7, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,537 views

    We are a part of this world's injustice and brokenness, and need to repent, for we have too often attempted nothing or have given ourselves to pointless activity. "Only what you do for Christ will last" and that is guaranteed by His risen life.

    There are just too many things that are not the way they ought to be, and I don’t like it! Are you with me? There are too many things going on that should not be going on, and when I hear about them or experience them, it disturbs me. I don’t like the brokenness I see in this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Ladder Of Prayer

    Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Mar 8, 2010
    based on 17 ratings
     | 14,803 views

    Prayer is regarded as the Ascent – Rising to God, an upward movement, which step by step, the soul liftsd airborne. I want to concentrate on the separate steps of this Ladder of Prayer – the ascent that carries the heart upward to the throne.

    Dr. Wayne A. Lawson Antioch Institutional Baptist Church Oklahoma City, OK Preached Sunday March 7, 2010 Annual Ushers Day – 3:30 pm (I claim no originality of this message. I first preached it about 14 years ago. I modified much of it for this delivery) TITLE: THE LADDER OF ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bill Butsko avatar

    Forgiveness Brings Joy

    Contributed by Bill Butsko on Mar 12, 2010
     | 7,065 views

    Burdens take away our joy, but God's forgiveness of our sins brings us joy and happiness.

    Text: “Be glad in the LORD and rejoice, you righteous; and shout for joy, all you upright in heart!” (Psalm 32:11) How do you feel this morning? Is that a good question? You might not think so. You might say, “Do I look like I feel good?” You know that we all have some ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Part 10 - Why Am I So Depressed? Series

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Mar 19, 2010
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     | 10,404 views

    Depression is common....where does it come from, what does it look like, and how do I get rid of it?

    Why are you cast down, O my soul, and why are you disquieted within me? Psalm 42:5a (NRSV) If I were going to give this message a subtitle it would come from what one of my friends wrote to me about my question: How does depression feel? She wrote: Depression feels pretty good when you are ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Johnny A. Palmer Jr. avatar

    From Pressure To Prayer To Praise.

    Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Mar 25, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,877 views

    What are we going to do with the pressure in our lives? How about Prayer and Praise!

    Intro: 1. One day Linus and Charlie Brown are walking. Linus says, “I don’t like to face problems head on. I think the best way to solve problems is to avoid them. In fact, this is a distinct philosophy of mine. No problem is so big or so complicated that it can’t be run away ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Triumphant Entry

    Contributed by Bill Butsko on Mar 25, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 14,514 views

    This message discusses Palm Sunday, the events leading up to it, and the reason for it.

    Text: The crowds went ahead of him and those that followed shouted, “Hosanna to the Son of David! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord! Hosanna in the highest!” (Matthew 21:9) Introduction: Today is Palm Sunday. It is one week before Resurrection Sunday. It is the last ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    #5-Jesus Came To Rule As King Series

    Contributed by Jerry Blaxton on Mar 25, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,291 views

    Fifth in a series leading up to Easter about why Jesus came.

    Sermon Notes Series: Why Did Jesus Come? Sermon: #5-Jesus Came to Reign Scripture: Luke 19: 28-40 1. In the Triumphal Entry, Jesus Declares H______________ that He Is King, v. 28-31 Jesus has great authority...over every part of who we are. … He reigns over all things. The people expected that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A New Friendship Series

    Contributed by Peter Fisher on Oct 11, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,841 views

    The sermon is designed foir the ’A Life worth living’ post alpha course as the discussion starter.

    Introduction This evening we are talking about a new friendship. We will look at friendships in the world and the differences that can be found in Christian Friendships. I wonder how you define a friend? Perhaps you have 250 friends on face book, or you count your friends as those you work with ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Signing Up. Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 11, 2009
    based on 60 ratings
     | 42,096 views

    How do I "sign up" for God’s Army?

    OPEN: Three military recruiters showed up to address high school seniors. Each recruiter - representing the Army, Navy, and Marine Corps - was to have fifteen minutes. But the Army and Navy recruiters got carried away, and so when it came time for the Marine to speak, he had just two minutes. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Insignificant Church

    Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Oct 14, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,615 views

    Do we really make a difference in this world? Has the church become insignificant today? Churches have a high calling to honor God in their attitudes and actions.

    Hebrews 10:23-25 Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for He who promised is faithful. And let us consider one another in order to stir up love and good works, not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as is the manner of some, but exhorting one another, and so ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Blindness

    Contributed by Bill Butsko on Oct 22, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,125 views

    Physical blindness will not keep one out of heaven, but spiritual blindness will.

    Text: “What do you want me to do for you?” Jesus asked Him. The blind man said, “Rabbi, I want to see.” (Mark 10:51) There is no question that we have many people in the world who are physically blind. Sometimes we know the reason they have lost their sight and other times it is unknown. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Abraham & Isaac: A Picture Of Faith In Action Series

    Contributed by Matthew Grise on Oct 23, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,084 views

    Genesis 22:1-19. The familiar story of the (almost) sacrifice of Isaac and what it means for today.

    LESSONS FROM THE LIVES OF THE PATRIARCHS GENESIS PART 2 – POSTDILUVIAN/PATRIARCHAL HISTORY ABRAHAM & ISAAC: A PICTURE OF FAITH IN ACTION GENESIS 22:1-19 INTRODUCTION - As we begin our short look at Isaac today you will notice that this portion of Scripture is really just as much about Abraham ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When Lazarus Awoke

    Contributed by Robert Diffin on Oct 28, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 12,701 views

    John 11, Explanation and verses

    When Lazarus Awoke Robert Diffin Based on the Gospel of John and other scriptures concerning the events leading up to the crucifiction, burial, and resurrection of Christ. Now Jesus, upon returning to Bethany, was met by Martha who was mourning her brother, Lazarus, and was upset that Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    On This Rock

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Nov 8, 2009
    based on 9 ratings
     | 6,043 views

    What is the church supposed to be like, why do we exist. This message looks at 5 characteristics of the Church

    Twenty years ago I read a statement in the “preacher’s magazine.” And it said, “The church is like Noah’s ark, if it wasn’t for the judgement on the outside, you’d never be able to stand the smell on the inside.” I chuckled, I wrote it down, I filed it, but later I went back and read it and got ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan