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  • Carl Greene avatar

    New Birth Pt 1 Series

    Contributed by Carl Greene on Sep 11, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,984 views

    This sermon explains why Jesus says we all must be "born again". It also goes into an explanation of what is a sacrament and why we baptize. This sermon is based upon John Wesley’s sermon #45 by the same name preached in 1760.

    First, a little humor: A preacher once heard about another preacher who gained notoriety by preaching the world’s longest sermon. He felt led to preach some kind of notable sermon, too, and get in the record books. But he didn’t want to bore people with a long sermon. So he decided he would ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Richard Tow avatar

    James: From Unbelief To Unreserved Devotion Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 16, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,988 views

    Sermon examines life of James, the Lord’s brother, as author of the the Epistle of James.

    James: From Unbelief to Unreserved Devotion James 1:1 4-6-08 Intro I want to begin this morning with a family conflict—a conflict that Jesus had with his brothers in John 7. The four brothers were named James, Joses, Jude, and Simon (Mk 6:3). Of course, they were half brothers since Joseph was ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Here Am I; Send Me!

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Jun 3, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,533 views

    Let us cast off inadequate views of God and embrace His sovereignty, Holiness, and Power in our lives and in the world.

    Here Am I; Send Me! Isaiah 6:1-13 Introduction “No controversy swirls around the date for Isaiah’s encounter with God in the temple. It happened in 740 B.C., the year in which King Uzziah died. Unresolved controversy, however, does come from the question, "How does Isaiah’s experience in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Matthew Stoll avatar

    I Am...the Way, The Truth, And The Life Series

    Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Jan 27, 2007
    based on 18 ratings
     | 11,134 views

    In our age of religious tolerance Jesus’ supposed intolerant message is still the truth. He is the way, the truth, and the life and the only way to the Father.

    During this season before Easter, which we call Lent, we have been looking at who the real Jesus is. Not who other people THINK Jesus is, but what Jesus actually said about himself according to an eye witness, his disciple John. Specifically, these are Jesus’ seven “I am” statements. Through ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Emile Wolfaardt avatar

    Our Principle Of Power - Spirit Filled Series

    Contributed by Emile Wolfaardt on Jul 13, 2001
    based on 91 ratings
     | 7,604 views

    Our Core Value that describes the effective power that is behind the church and the Christian.

    FOR THESE THINGS I LIVE - CV-02 Our Principle of ‘Power’ Ephesians 5:15-21 We are busy studying our way through a series in the Word of God that I have entitled "For These Things I Live". It is a study through the Core Values of His People Community Church. So far we have looked at the first ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Weeping King

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Apr 7, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,797 views

    Jesus weeps when we do not recognize Him as Messiah-King.

    THE WEEPING KING Luke 19.41-44 S: Palm Sunday C: Royalty, kingship, sovereignty Pr: Jesus weeps when we do not recognize Him as Messiah-King. CV: We will relentlessly reach out to people with the life-changing message of Jesus Christ.. I. CONFUSION II. DESTRUCTION III. REJECTION PA: How is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jason Pettibone avatar

    Insiders And Outsiders Series

    Contributed by Jason Pettibone on Feb 27, 2014
     | 7,138 views

    God destroys the barriers that divide us. In Him there are no insiders or outsiders.

    EPHESIANS # 4 Last week I took the text for the message from Ephesians 2:1-10. That passages hinges on two words in v. 4 – “But, God...” With those words darkness is turned light, hopelessness is thrown aside for favor, a desperate situation is changed to one of amazing ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Mystery #1 "god Was Manifest In The Flesh" Series

    Contributed by Raymond Petzholt on Apr 14, 2014
     | 9,159 views

    Most people think of this Mystery of God manifest in the flesh as applying only to the deity of Jesus Christ. But it also have huge implications for godly Christian living.

    The Mysteries of God: Mystery # 1 “God was Manifest in the flesh” (I Tim. 3:16 KJV) The Scriptural definition of a “mystery of God” is understood by comparing scripture with scripture. The New Testament "mysteries" are spiritual truth not revealed during the Old Testament, but now ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Larry Turner avatar

    The Devisive Christ

    Contributed by Larry Turner on Apr 15, 2014
     | 5,135 views

    Jesus gave eight reasons for coming to the earth. Two of those reasons were controversal. He came to bring fire and a sword.

    This Sunday is Palm Sunday. It commemorates Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem. It is the beginning of his last days on earth. Passover is a festival celebrated every year in Israel. It celebrates the night that the angel of death passed over the homes of the Jews, sparing their first born. God ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

  • Kevin Short avatar

    Marks Of Maturity (Part 3) Series

    Contributed by Kevin Short on Oct 13, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 7,897 views

    Paul provides signposts on the road to spiritual maturity.

    Marks of Maturity (Part 3) Ephesians 4:14 Ted Williams, who died in 2002 was arguably the best hitter baseball has ever known. He was the last baseball player to hit better than .400 in a season. Upon his death George Will said in his column "There is no joy in Red Sox nation, a.k.a. New ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Straight Outta Context: Jeremiah 29:11 Series

    Contributed by Paul Basehore on Aug 27, 2015
    based on 6 ratings
     | 28,672 views

    Jeremiah 29:11 is not about our own personal fulfillment, it’s about our spiritual fulfillment. If we take scripture out of context, we run the risk of making scripture fit our life, instead of making our life fit scripture.

    Jeremiah 29:11 You all know that I love history, and I love bringing up historical events in my messages. But instead of going back to World War II or the Civil War or something else that happened a long long time ago in a galaxy far far away, let’s go back to September 11, 2001. How many of ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • John Gaston avatar

    The Priesthood Of Believers

    Contributed by John Gaston on Jun 4, 2015
    based on 3 ratings
     | 9,727 views

    We look at the O.T. Priesthood, the many jobs at the Tabernacle, their symbolism of Christ & the Church, requirements of Priests to God, & spiritual ministry today, as Priests.

    THE PRIESTHOOD OF BELIEVERS 1 Pet. 2:9 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. An old lady had always wanted to travel abroad. Now that she was getting on in years, she thought she would really like to do so before she died. 2. But until now, she’d never even been out of the country. So she began by ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Andy Moyle avatar

    Jesus Takes Away Worry Series

    Contributed by Andy Moyle on Feb 13, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,915 views

    Jesus takes away worry that just holds us back from enjoying today's blessings

    Third in our series of "Jesus takes away" - shame, fear, worry, rejection and apathy. Most of them are pretty interconnected. Some of you worry that your shame will be exposed. Some of you are worried that your fear of rejection will mean you will never get a partner. Some are so apathetic that you ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Our Redeemer Is Strong - Rest And Unrest

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Aug 13, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,424 views

    To show that the LORD can grant rest/peace to us and unrest/turmoil to our enemies at the same time. He is our Lawyer in the court room where He is also our Judge.

    I. EXORDIUM: Can the LORD quiver with great anger and great fear? YES. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that the LORD can grant rest/peace to us and unrest/turmoil to our enemies at the same time. He is our Lawyer in the court room where He is also our Judge. IV. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Douglas Phillips avatar

    What Is The Rapture

    Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Apr 22, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,624 views

    A KEY DOCTRINAL AREA IN THE CHRISTIAN FAITH IS THE AREA OF THE RAPTURE.

    WHAT IS THE RAPTURE 1 THESSALONIANS 4:13-18 WE HAVE BEEN LOOKING AT SOME OF THE KEY DOCTRINAL ISSUES OF OUR FAITH. WE HAVE STUDIED THE ORIGIN OF SIN, AND HOW WE WERE ALL INFECTED BY IT. WE LOOKED AT THE ISSUES OF DEATH AND THE RESURRECTION, STUDYING THE WORDS OF PAUL TO THE CORINTHIAN CHURCH. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist