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  • Al Lowe avatar

    Jesus - Eternal Life Lifted Up

    Contributed by Al Lowe on Mar 28, 2003
    based on 38 ratings
     | 6,650 views

    Lenten message identifying Jesus as the source of Eternal Life.

    John 3:14-21 PROPOSITION: Jesus is the source of eternal life. OBJECTIVE: To realize the Source during lent. This is now the fourth Sunday during Lent. On April 13, we will experience the entrance of Jesus into Jerusalem to begin his week of passion. This tradition call is Palm Sunday. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Without Vision

    Contributed by Créteur Fabien on Dec 2, 2003
    based on 6 ratings
     | 2,994 views

    Often the Writings are misused, often because of ignorance. Often those which know the Bible well do not divide it! That made that many are those which miss good lesson...

    Pas de Vision Lecture : Proverbes 29/18 AQuand il n’y a pas de révélation, le peuple est sans frein ; Heureux s’il observe la loi !@ Introduction : Souvent les Ecritures sont mal utilisées, souvent  cause de l=ignorance. Souvent ceux qui connaissent bien la Bible ne la partagent pas ! ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    What Is Worship? Series

    Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Mar 15, 2004
    based on 401 ratings
     | 23,131 views

    This is a basic definition of worship.

    Worship is a broad term. Some have said that it defies explanation. Merriam-Webster defines worship as, “to honor or reverence as a divine being or supernatural power” or “to regard with great or extravagant respect, honor, or devotion” following up with “to perform or take part in worship or an ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Opening Greetings Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 4, 2001
    based on 26 ratings
     | 3,620 views

    THE PROCLAMATION OF THE WORD OF GOD (WITH ITS MESSAGE OF ETERNAL LIFE) IS A SACRED TRUST

    BIG IDEA: THE PROCLAMATION OF THE WORD OF GOD (WITH ITS MESSAGE OF ETERNAL LIFE) IS A SACRED TRUST I. THE PROCLAMATION OF THE WORD ISSUES FROM A SENSE OF DIVINE CALLING Which results in an absolute commitment to the will of God; commissioned to fulfill a calling A. Paul as a Bond-servant of God ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Jason Jones avatar

    The Message Of The Cross Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Jul 21, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,918 views

    Exposition of 1 Cor 1:18-25 regarding the foolishness of the gospel in the eyes of the world

    Text: 1 Corinthians 1:18-25, Title: The Message of the Cross, Date/Place: NRBC, 7/11/10, AM A. Opening illustration: B. Background to passage: Paul begins to deal with the greatest solution to the problem of division in this text – the gospel of Christ. Recount context: division in the church over ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Stand Firm

    Contributed by Marvin Del Rios on Oct 20, 2015
     | 13,858 views

    words of encouragement and prayer for the Thessalonians are still words of encouragement and comfort for us today.

    I. Introduction II. “Stand firm” 2nd Thessalonians 2:13-17 Paul’s words of encouragement and prayer for the Thessalonians are still words of encouragement and comfort for us today. III. First let us look at verses 13-14, there are some key words to look at and to observe ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Light Affects Series

    Contributed by Patrick Ziegler on Apr 20, 2013
     | 5,325 views

    Every person should serve Jesus because of how He Who is Light affects us.

    Ephesian Series Light Affects Ephesians 5:8-14 April 14, 2013 AM Subject: Light Central Theme: How Light Affects Objective: Every person should serve Jesus because of how He Who is Light affects us. Introduction: I’m loving this series in Ephesians. There are some great teachings in the ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Total Absence Of An Exit

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Aug 26, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,148 views

    Listen, Paul was absolutely sure he was going to die for the gospel that he had pronounced the sentence upon himself. (The Lord took Paul to the point at which he could not fall back on any intellectual, physical, or emotional human resource.

    Total Absence of an Exit 2 Corinthians 1:8-10NJK For we do not want you to be ignorant, brethren, of our trouble which came to us in Asia: that we were burdened beyond measure, above strength, so that we despaired even of life. 9 Yes, we had the sentence of death in ourselves, that we should ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    We Can Be Wise! Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 17, 2013
     | 5,142 views

    Are we too mentally lazy to think? Being wise will help you rise!

    We Can Be Wise! (Proverbs 21:20-23) 1. I have always enjoyed funny last words. Here are a few: No, he doesn’t bite? Hey look a light at the end of the tunnel. "It's a dud! It's a dud! It's a du...". What does this button do? So, you're a cannibal. Are you sure the power is off? Pull the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Evidence Of Submission Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jan 21, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,684 views

    This is the 4th sermon in the 1 Timothy series, "Order".

    Series: Order [#4] EVIDENCE OF SUBMISSION 1 Timothy 2:9-15 Introduction: The #1 reason that pastors do not enjoy preaching through a book of the Bible is on display today. When preaching a topical sermon series, you can avoid controversial or uncomfortable subjects; but when you preach through ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Man In The Gorilla Suit

    Contributed by David Wilson on May 16, 2011
     | 4,010 views

    It's all a matter of focus.. We can focus on the World's point of view or on God's Word.

    TEXT: Psalm 1:1-6 TITLE: The Man in the Gorilla Suit Date: May 15, 2011 I’m blessed today because Brother Marty provided the sermon illustration I needed for the message I felt led to bring. At Traffic School, the group was asked to view a video of two basketball teams. One team wore white ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Read The Whole Chapter

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on May 9, 2019
     | 2,248 views

    A study in the book of Esther 10: 1 – 3

    Esther 10: 1 – 3 I read the whole chapter 1 And King Ahasuerus imposed tribute on the land and on the islands of the sea. 2 Now all the acts of his power and his might, and the account of the greatness of Mordecai, to which the king advanced him, are they not written in the book of the chronicles ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Three Minor Judges Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Nov 2, 2023
     | 1,636 views

    This passage tells us of three judges namely Ibzan, Elon, and Abdon who kept the peace in Israel between periods of trouble. These three judges were the leaders of the people for a time that God had called them.

    Text: Judges 12:9-15 Theme: Three Minor Judges Introduction: Jephthah died after the terrible six years of reign. Israel now enters a period of twenty-five years under three minor judges. This passage tells us of three judges namely Ibzan, Elon, and Abdon who kept the peace in Israel between ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Transformed By Truth: Reigning In Life Through Jesus Christ Romans 5:17 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jun 21, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 713 views

    Romans 5:17 beautifully encapsulates the gospel's power.

    Transformed by Truth: Reigning in Life Through Jesus Christ Romans 5:17 Introduction: Today, we will explore a powerful and transformative passage from the book of Romans. Let’s turn to Romans 5:17 in the New Living Translation: "For the sin of this one man, Adam, caused death to rule over ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Words That Build Up: Transformed By Truth Ephesians 4:29 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jun 28, 2024
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,223 views

    Ephesians 4:29,is a verse that challenges us to consider the power of our words. Three key points: The Power of Words, The Purpose of Words, and The Practice of Edifying Speech.

    Words that Build Up: Transformed by Truth Ephesians 4:29 Introduction: Today, we turn our hearts and minds to Ephesians 4:29, a verse that challenges us to consider the power of our words. Let's read it together from the New Living Translation: Ephesians 4:29 (NLT): "Don’t use foul or ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal