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    One Man Dies For The People

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Apr 22, 2010
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    LENT 5(A) - One Man dies for the people because of the plot of a wicked court. One Man dies for the people because of the plan of a perfect Judge.

    ONE MAN DIES FOR THE PEOPLE (Outline) March 21, 2010 - Lent 5 - JOHN 11:47-53 INTRO: “All for one and one for all!” was the boast of the three musketeers. They pledged their allegiance to one another. Whatever was a threat for one of them would involve all of them. Any ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    "We Preach Christ Crucified"

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Apr 25, 2011
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    LENT 1 - We preach Christ crucified. This gospel message is both the wisdom of God and also the power of God.

    “WE PREACH CHRIST CRUCIFIED” (Outline) March 13, 2011 - Lent 1 - 1 CORINTHIANS 1:21-25 INTRO: The cross of Christ is central to Christianity. Sadly, today some arrogantly declare the cross of Christ to be “too controversial”. No cross means no sacrifice. No ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    "Good Gracious" Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Sep 22, 2008
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     | 3,568 views

    Sixth sermon in a series on the use and abuse of the tongue.

    Communication has been referred to as a “fine art.” Indeed, learning to communicate effectively to others is a life long pursuit. But it is a worth¬while pursuit. God calls upon His people to learn how to effectively communicate. In fact, He calls upon us to recognize that learning to effectively ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Things You Can't Buy

    Contributed by Jerry Stepp on Oct 8, 2008
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     | 6,457 views

    Listed in the outline are a few things that are not For Sale. Items that have been bought and Paid for, and are no longer on the auction block

    THINGS YOU CAN’T BUY I Corinthians 6:19-20 Introduction; The text tells us that a price has been paid. That we have been purchased, a slave being purchased at the auction block in no longer his/her own, but to the one who has paid the highest cost. We can look back into the Story of Hosea and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Church Conflict Part Deux Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Aug 19, 2008
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    Exposition of Acts 15:6-21 regarding the resolution of the conflict over circumcision, Gentiles, and law-keeping

    Text: Acts 15:6-21, Title: Church Conflict Part Deux, Date/Place: NRBC, 8/17/08, AM A. Opening illustration: -66% say their congregation has been in conflict in the past 2 years; 20% called it “significant” or “major.” B. Background to passage: Last time we looked at a good reason to fight and a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Should We Celebrate Same-Sex Marriages?

    Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Aug 23, 2008
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     | 4,094 views

    A sermon for the 15th Sunday after Pentecost, Series A, Proper 16, based on the second lesson.

    15th Sunday after Pentecost [Pr. 16] August 24, 2008 “Series A” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, from the beginning you created us male and female, and through the gift of marriage, founded the basis for ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Freedom To Serve Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Aug 24, 2008
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     | 3,658 views

    Peter gets throne into prison but God gets him out. It’s in part thanks to earnest prayers of the saints. Just how does prayer work into the will of God in our lives?

    Don’t you hate getting blamed for doing a good thing? I’ve shared this story a few times but I remember once when a group of us in ministry used to meet for breakfast on a particular day of the week. One time one of us didn’t show up. The other guys just ignored it but I was troubled. I sought out ...read more

    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Sharp Contention Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Sep 4, 2008
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     | 4,375 views

    Exposition of Acts 15:36-41 regarding the disagreement that Paul and Barnabas had over whether or not to take John Mark with them

    Text: Acts 15:36-41, Title: Sharp Contention, Date/Place: NRBC, 9/7/08, AM A. Opening illustration: they called it the first church of laying on of hands and healing (see below) B. Background to passage: Theological conflict settled. Church rejoicing in unity and freedom. And the heart of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Kwame Kilpatrick And Great Falls In The Bible

    Contributed by David Parks on Sep 8, 2008
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     | 3,901 views

    Like King Saul, He seemed like a man with an incredible future but in the end he fell

    KWAME KILPATRICK AND GREAT FALLS IN THE BIBLE Text: 2:Samuel 1:27 INTRODUCTION: 1. This was a historic week for the state of Michigan. After months of controversy, the Mayor of Detroit plead guilty to two felony counts of lying under oath and accepted a sentence of 4 months in jail forfeiture of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Half Has Not Been Told Of The Cradle (Sermon 1) Series

    Contributed by Toby Powers on Dec 6, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 9,549 views

    The Queen Of Sheba said of Solomon that the half had not been told her of him. Our Lord said, "A Greater Than Solomon is here." In this first of three sermons we look at the cradle of Jesus.

    From The Desk Of Pastor Toby Powers Truth Baptist Church Bremen, GA December 2008 THE HALF HAS NOT BEEN TOLD “The Cradle” I Kings 10:1-10 Intro: This queen of Sheba, or as our Lord called her in Matthew the Queen of the South, who we see called Balkis by the Arabians, heard of the fame of Solomon ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Who Killed Jesus? Series

    Contributed by Tim Huie on May 6, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,225 views

    We know who nailed Jesus to the cross.. but ultimately, who was to blame for His death?

    The Glory of the Cross Series “Who Killed Jesus?” 1. Illus. of Jon-Benet Ramsey • December 26th, 1996 parents reported her missing. • 8 hours later, her body was discovered in basement of Multi-million dollar Boulder Colorado mansion where she lived. • Many different clues, all pointing in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Defeating The Devil - Spiritual Warfare Part 8 Series

    Contributed by Emile Wolfaardt on May 8, 2009
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     | 6,776 views

    (PowerPoint Slides and Cell Study Notes freely available by emailing Emile@Wolfaardt.com)

    Spiritual Warfare (SW-08) Defeating the Devil Isaiah 14:12-14 We have been reminded that there is a great war being waged in the world today. It is not a conflict between nations, tribes, or government leaders. It is not a rebellion or coup. It is an important invisible battle taking place in the ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Reflection Upon Easter

    Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on May 23, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,082 views

    A sermon for the 7th Sunday of Easter, Series B.

    7th Sunday of Easter May 24, 2009 “Series B” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Almighty God, Creator of the universe, we give you thanks that you came among us in the person of your Son, Jesus the Christ, to reveal you grace ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Hope Of Heaven

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jun 27, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,710 views

    The world is drenched with God, the earth crammed with heaven...for those who have eyes to see.

    Sermon for Suites by the Lake – June 27, 2009 – The Hope of Heaven Romans 1: 20 For since the creation of the world God’s invisible qualities--his eternal power and divine nature--have been clearly seen, being understood from what has been made…” Psalm 24:1 The earth is the Lord’s, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Trainer Series

    Contributed by Todd Leupold on Jun 29, 2009
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     | 2,701 views

    True life in the Holy Spirit means a life that is supernaturally empowered to live in this sin-infected world as weak people of flesh and yet victorious through the Spirit!

    SERIES: PRESCRIPTIONS FOR A HEALTHY & HOLY CHURCH: A Study in 1 Corinthians Applied To The Church Today III. MAINTAINING PROPER DIET & EXERCISE D.) ROLES & EQUIPMENT (Source of Spiritual Gifts) “THE TRAINER” (1 Cor. 12:1-11) Rev. Todd G. Leupold, Perth Bible Church, June 21, 2009 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist