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  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Glory Of Son Of Man

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Dec 12, 2012
     | 4,338 views

    I. EXORDIUM: The cross is the victory of CHRIST. We rejoice in the CROSS of Calvary for our Salvation. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that the CROSS is the ultimate victory of our LORD JESUS CHRIST opposite to the

    I. EXORDIUM: The cross is the victory of CHRIST. We rejoice in the CROSS of Calvary for our Salvation. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that the CROSS is the ultimate victory of our LORD JESUS CHRIST opposite to the world's expectations. IV. TEXT: John 13:31-32 (New ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Passion According To The Centurion Series

    Contributed by David Cain on May 4, 2013
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     | 6,619 views

    A centurion recognised God on the cross. How did he see the events that led to his conclusion?

    The Passion by the Centurion Although today is Palm Sunday, this is one of the rare times when we hear a reading of the passion on a Sunday. As you will have heard, it is a long reading and one which I thought would stand best on its own. The events told in the reading are those which brought Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    What Is Hell?

    Contributed by Richard Futrell on Oct 7, 2010
     | 3,676 views

    Scripture describes God as both an all-consuming fire (Hebrews 12:29) and an illuminating light (Psalm 119:105; 1 John 1:5). Both the rich man and Lazarus saw the same reality: God in all His blazing glory. One expereinced heaven; one expereinced hell.

    Intro Many people believe that Christianity is one, big, fat lie. It must be, they assume, because they see so much injustice in this world. They say, “How can there be a God if He allows so much evil to exist?” Even in the Bible we find complaints about injustice in this world. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Trust Is A Must

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Aug 31, 2009
    based on 7 ratings
     | 9,564 views

    We must place our trust in Christ

    Trust is A Must Proverbs 3:5-6, September 21, 2008 Morning Service Introduction On May 17, 2008, Christian recording artist Steven Curtis Chapman and his family suffered a devastating loss. Five-year-old adopted daughter, Maria, was struck and killed when Chapman’s seventeen-year-old son was ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Blood Is Thicker Than Water

    Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Mar 25, 2009
    based on 54 ratings
     | 69,284 views

    God’s first and last thought is the welfare of his children! The Provision of the Cross is an act of covenant. It is not a half-job effort to fix things. It is a plan that would never turn back!

    At some point or another you may have used this familiar phrase - Blood is thicker than water. The context in which we use it is to describe the meaning that blood-related families are more important than anyone else. R’ Richard Pustelniak, congregational leader for the Jewish community called ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    The Lamb And The Cross

    Contributed by Danny Presswood on Jan 26, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 22,151 views

    What difference does it make whether it’s Good Friday or Easter Sunday? The difference is that Good Friday represents everything AWEFUL in life and Easter Sunday represents everything AWESOME in life.

    Tony Campolo tells a story of preaching on Easter at his church in Philadelphia. He got up to preach to his predominantly black congregation – and he was “ON”! The folks were encouraging and hepping him along, and he got excited. He could hear some saying, “Help him Jesus!” And then he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Musings Of A Seed Picker 3 Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Oct 24, 2008
     | 3,399 views

    Exposition of Acts 17:26-28 about how God has dealt with man in general from a big picture perspective

    Text: Acts 17:26-28, Title: Musings of a Seed-Picker 3, Date/Place: NRBC, 10/26/08, AM A. Opening illustration: maybe the quote from What is a Healthy Church Member re: knowing major biblical themes and storylines of redemption B. Background to passage: Again this is the continuation of Paul’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Words From The Cross Series

    Contributed by Gary Moore on Feb 4, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,049 views

    The "seven words of the cross."

    WORDS FROM THE CROSS It is finished! Often the final words of a great saint are poignant and compelling. For example, one can scarcely not be moved by the words of Paul to his young protégé, For I am already on the point of being sacrificed; the time of my departure has come. I have fought the good ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Three Simple Rules (Part One) Series

    Contributed by Carl Greene on Jul 4, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,127 views

    This is the first of a multi- part series based upon the book "Three Simple Rules," "A Wesley Way of Living" by author Rueben P. Job. The rules: 1-Do No Harm. 2-Do Good. 3- Stay In Love With God. Following these rules can transform ourselves, our comm

    Three Simple Rules A Wesleyan Way of Living Based on the book of the same name by Ruben P. Job Rules. The world, our culture, our families… all have rules. Without rules, our world would be in anarchy, chaos. Some rules are called laws. We have civil laws and criminal laws. Break a civil law ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Gluttony Is A Lifestyle Choice

    Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Jan 17, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,202 views

    This sermon picks up on the problem of gluttony in the west today and exposes the pitfalls of such a lifestyle.

    Proverbs 23:19 - 21 Gluttony is a lifestyle I wonder if you have seen that great scene in the the Monty python film where there is a man over indulging himself with food to the disgust of the waiter. As the gentlemen eats he’s get fatter and fatter to the point where he is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Matter Of The Heart

    Contributed by Duane Smith on Mar 29, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,883 views

    This message is intended to open our hearts to the message of the Gospel and encourage us to believe in Jesus Christ for salvation

    A MATTER OF THE HEART Luke 19:28-42 INTRODUCTION: A. Luke 19:28-42 And when he had thus spoken, he went before, ascending up to Jerusalem. And it came to pass, when he was come nigh to Bethphage and Bethany, at the mount called the mount of Olives, he sent two of his disciples, Saying, Go ye ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lessons Learned From The Cross Series

    Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Apr 14, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 23,306 views

    If you wear a cross then that is you preference, but when we look at the cross in our church, it should serve as a reminder to us of what Jesus did for us, and again today we will learn five lessons from the cross.

    A Journey to Calvary; His Passion our Deliverance Lessons learned from the Cross Am Service April 5th 2009 Luke 23:26-49 Introduction What is the most common religious symbol in the world? In our part of the world, the most common religious symbol is the cross. You see the cross on churches. You ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Suffering (4) Series

    Contributed by Dennis Munn on Nov 26, 2012
     | 5,479 views

    Jesus in the Gospel of Luke

    Introduction: In each of these messages we've been looking at a different aspect of the humanity of Jesus as revealed in the Gospel of Luke. So far we've learned that Jesus understands shame because he came from shameful circumstances...and that no matter how often you've failed, how untrue ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    The Jesus Paradox Series

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Mar 30, 2015
     | 4,907 views

    Jesus shows us the way to please God ... for Jesus the way up was down!

    Title: The Jesus Paradox Text: Philippians 2:5-11 (Mark 11:1-11) Thesis: Jesus shows us the way to pleasing God. For Jesus the way up was down! Introduction A paradox is something that is contrary to expectations, existing beliefs or perceived opinions. It is a statement that appears to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Why The Cross? Series

    Contributed by Keith Foskey on Apr 15, 2014
     | 4,579 views

    The cross was the way God chose to be both just and the justifier of those who have faith in Christ.

    Why the Cross? Maundy Thursday 2014 Luke 22:39-46 We have just completed one of the most precious spiritual exercises which we engage in as a church body. The Seder Supper is a powerful tool for reminding us that the work of Jesus Christ is not limited to the New Testament alone. Christ is seen ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational