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  • Robert Leroe avatar

    "Come To The Table"

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 2, 2002
    based on 1,275 ratings
     | 108,664 views

    The significance of the special meal God has prepared for us.

    “Come to the Table” I Corinthians 10:14-22 Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts Someone sent me a cartoon this week. It shows a mother and son walking home from church, and the mom says, “The next time Pastor Bob ask you what the sermon was about, don’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    "Ehud The Assassin" Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 7, 2002
    based on 84 ratings
     | 17,894 views

    God uses unlikely people for His purpose

    “Ehud the Assassin” Judges 3:12-23 -Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts Although we’re not going to study the brief account of the judge Othniel, I’d like to point out one important fact in verse 10: “the Spirit of the Lord came upon him”. The Holy ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Jesus--Our Hope

    Contributed by Tommy Ellis on May 10, 2002
    based on 87 ratings
     | 15,756 views

    Sermon encourages spiritual confidence in what we believe, who we believe, and in how we live as Christians.

    JESUS–OUR HOPE Jesus is our hope. When all seems lost, when the situation could not be worse–Jesus is our hope. Consider the perspective of the caterpillar. He has lived a lowly life–just crawling along, trying to make it from one point to the next. Suddenly he feels anxious. If something ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Monument Of The Mind

    Contributed by Bruce Howell on May 15, 2002
    based on 74 ratings
     | 3,648 views

    The Cross must be erected in our minds as a lasting memorial to God’s amazing love.

    A Monument of the Mind Rom 5:1-8 1 Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, 2 through whom we have gained access by faith into this grace in which we now stand. And we rejoice in the hope of the glory of God. 3 Not only so, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Christ The Strong Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jun 19, 2006
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,843 views

    Jesus Christ is the ultimate example of what it means to be strong.

    Christ The Strong (I Peter 2:18-25) A Father’s Day Top Ten #10 Whenever possible, please say whatever you have to say during commercials. #9 Shopping is NOT a sport, and no, we are never going to think of it that way. #8 Sunday afternoon = sports. It’s like the full moon or the changing of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Billions And Billions Served

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Aug 30, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,156 views

    When we come to the Lord’s table, we need to bring several things with us.

    Billions and Billions Served 1 Cor. 10:14-22 June 4, 2006 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor I Introduction A Sermonspice video or signing of "How Beautiful" B Special occasions in our lives are marked by special meals 1 Birthdays, Thanksgiving, Easter, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jimmy Chapman avatar

    "I Thrist" Series

    Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Nov 5, 2006
    based on 51 ratings
     | 16,253 views

    examine the cry form the cross "I thirst"

    John 19:28 "I THIRST." These words were spoken by the suffering Saviour a little before he bowed his head and gave up the spirit. "I thirst." What a text for a sermon! A short one it is true, yet how comprehensive, how expressive, and how tragic! The Maker of heaven and earth with parched ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Discerning Spirits Series

    Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Jan 23, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,533 views

    Our culture tells us that if something is spiritual, it is "good." John tells us we have to discern the spirits

    18 John 4:1-6 January 21, 2007 Discerning Spirits Intro – Franklin episode where they are searching for a talisman to cure his Grandmother. The question in the show is whether the talisman will actually cure the grandmother or whether it is just superstition and not real. There was no room ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Truth About Christian Character

    Contributed by Tim Parsons on Sep 10, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,750 views

    This sermon deals with our character and what we need to look for in it. and also what we can Learn from it.

    THE TRUTH ABOUT Christian Character 2 Peter 1:1-10 1 Simon Peter, a servant and an apostle of Jesus Christ, to them that have obtained like precious faith with us through the righteousness of God and our Saviour Jesus Christ: 2 Grace and peace be multiplied unto you through the knowledge of ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    So Who Is Jesus?

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Sep 16, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,974 views

    The 2000 year old question that has puzzled the man in the street as well as theologians over the centuries is this: Who is Jesus. I like Peter’s reply!

    Sermon: Mk 8:27-38 IC 17-09-06 Jesus has been the subject of much controversy down the centuries. Some people claim he never existed. Some even claim that he wasn’t a person but the code for a hallucinatory drug! Some think that Dan Brown has it right in his fictional ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    How Should We Interpret Noah And His Ark?

    Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Mar 4, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 6,833 views

    Sermon for the 1st Sunday in Lent. An invitation to the congregation to join in the struggle of interpeting Scripture.

    1st Sunday in Lent March 5, 2006 “Series B” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, during this season of Lent, empower us by your Holy Spirit, that we might truly humble ourselves before you, our ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Balancing Our Emphasis Between Task And Relationship Orientation

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Apr 15, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,901 views

    Balancing Life is Dependent on the Holy Spirit’s Enabling

    Balancing Our Emphasis Between Task and Relationship Orientation 1 John 4:20-4:21 - If anyone says I love God but hates his brother. He is a liar and the truth is not in him. For how can you say you love God whom you do not see when you do not love your brother whom you see? 1. The Holy ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jerry Flury avatar

    The Necessity Of The Virgin Birth

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Nov 26, 2004
    based on 59 ratings
     | 7,549 views

    The importance of Christ’s virgin birth.

    THE NECESSITY OF THE VIRGIN BIRTH Isaiah 7:14 “Therefore the Lord himself shall give you a sign; Behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel.” I. The Controversy Concerning the Virgin Birth. A. Beginning in the early nineteen hundreds liberal theologians began ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Richardson avatar

    Trustful Expectation, Hope! (2) Series

    Contributed by David Richardson on Nov 11, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,723 views

    Hope is a trustful expectation. It is knowing, or having the confidence that what God has done for us in the past guarantees our inclusion in what God will do for us in the future.

    Series Title: Pastoral Leadership, By Example (Titus) Message Title: Trustful Expectation, HOPE! Scripture: Titus 1:2 Titus 1:1 Paul, a servant of God and an apostle of Jesus Christ for the faith of God’s elect and the knowledge of the truth that leads to godliness--2 a faith and knowledge ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • Kevin Higgins avatar

    Simeon's Praise

    Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Dec 11, 2005
    based on 61 ratings
     | 12,931 views

    Three things Simeon knew that we should consider.

    Luke 2:22-39 Simeon’s Praise Woodlawn Baptist Church December 11, 2005 Introduction Children’s Choir Cantata This morning we have been invited to listen: to listen to the story of a holy child sent to us down from heaven’s glory many years ago. He truly is Immanuel, the Son of God, the Messiah ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist