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  • Jimmy Haile avatar

    Lamps For Christ! (Hix)

    Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Jan 10, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,832 views

    Jesus uses two great illustrations of what the Christian is. 1-Salt-To prevent decay and corruption, to flavor to living, to bring healing. 2-Light-To dispense and disperse light to a dark world!

    Matthew 5:14-16-“You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden. Nor do they light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a lampstand, and it gives light to all who are in the house. Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Why Darkness Cant Comprehend Light?

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jan 9, 2015
    based on 3 ratings
     | 10,117 views

    To state the differences between the Light and darkness in this world.

    I. EXORDIUM: Do you understand the Light - JESUS? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To state the differences between the Light and darkness in this world. IV. TEXT: John 1:5 (Amplified Bible) 1:5 And the Light shines on in the darkness, for the darkness has never overpowered ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • John Dobbs avatar

    Rejection Series

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Feb 29, 2024
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,006 views

    Our text takes place about three days from the death of Jesus. In Mark 12 we are allowed to peer into the dark days ahead through the eyes of a parable…more of a preview.

    Five Powerful Words from the Last Week of the Life of Jesus REJECTION Mark 12:1-12 Introduction Last week we heard Jesus give the third passion narrative - a clear description of what was to happen when they got to Jerusalem. On the way he stops and heals Blind Bartimaeus. Mark 11 records the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ken Sauer avatar

    "faith Starts In The Darkness"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 4, 2020
    based on 5 ratings
     | 51,516 views

    A sermon about being born again.

    “Faith Starts in the Darkness” John 3:1-21 The first Apartment I lived in after college was in a really old building. It was one room plus a bathroom. The refrigerator was in a closet. I slept on my boss’s army cot. One night, after I had turned out the lights and gotten into bed… …I ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Mike Cleveland avatar

    The Danger Of Darkness And The Saving Power Of Light Series

    Contributed by Mike Cleveland on Mar 19, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,129 views

    Darkness is dangerous, light is saving!

    Welcome, it is so good to be with you today, I’m so glad to be here and to see each one of you. Let’s open our Bibles to John chapter 3 today. We’ve are studying our way through the book of John and we have come today to verses 18-21. And as you’re turning in your Bibles let me tell you about one ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • David Washburn avatar

    "The Burden Of The Cross"

    Contributed by David Washburn on Oct 2, 2002
    based on 551 ratings
     | 39,994 views

    Jesus’ command that we pick up our cross and follow him is a choice, and a choice that doesn’t come without sacrifice, but also bring sjoy and fulfillment

    There’s the story of a soldier frantically digging in during battle as shells fall all around him. Suddenly his hand feels something metal and he grabs it. It’s a silver cross. Another shell explodes and he buries his head in his arms. He feels someone jump in the foxhole with him and he looks over ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jerry Flury avatar

    The Four Crosses Of Calvary

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Oct 8, 2002
    based on 100 ratings
     | 14,804 views

    AS WE LOOK TO CALVARY AT THE DRAMA THAT WAS PLAYED OUT UPON THAT HILL, HOW MANY CROSSES DO YOU SEE? WHAT IS THE SIGNIFICANCE OF EACH OF THESE CROSSES? LET US CONSIDER THE FOUR CROSSES OF CALVARY.

    FOUR CROSSES OF CALVARY LUKE 23:32-43 INTRODUCTION: THIS MORNING AS WE LOOK TO CALVARY AT THE DRAMA THAT WAS PLAYED OUT UPON THAT HILL, HOW MANY CROSSES DO YOU SEE? WHAT IS THE SIGNIFICANCE OF EACH OF THESE CROSSES? LET US CONSIDER THE FOUR CROSSES OF CALVARY. I. THE CROSS OF REBELLION AND ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Pastor Dempsey Daniels avatar

    From The Manger To The Cross

    Contributed by Pastor Dempsey Daniels on Jan 5, 2004
    based on 6 ratings
     | 9,921 views

    FROM THE MANGER TO THE CROSS

    "FROM THE MANGER TO THE CROSS" LUKE 2:7 INTRODUCTION: WHILE IT IS NOT ALWAYS TURE, THERE ARE INSTANCES WHERE THE CIRCUMSTANCES OF YOUR CHILDHOOD SHAPES YOUR DIRECTION. AND THERE ARE INSTANCES WHEN THE CIRCUMSTANCES TO OTHERS SEEEM TO DICTATE FAILURE OR SUCCESS. WE HAVE HEARD SO MANY TIMES ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Timothy Archer avatar

    How Heavy Is That Cross? Series

    Contributed by Timothy Archer on Jan 20, 2004
    based on 41 ratings
     | 5,364 views

    We should count the costs of following Jesus. We must live a fully commited life, or our life is wasted.

    Introduction: I want you to imagine with me just one moment. Ask yourself this question: “How would my life be different if I fully dedicated it to the Lord?” If you fully dedicated your life to the Lord, would you do the same things tomorrow? How would you spend your time? What sort of things ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Kathleen Kisner avatar

    At The Foot Of The Cross: Powerlessness Series

    Contributed by Kathleen Kisner on Aug 12, 2002
    based on 25 ratings
     | 8,656 views

    The Good Friday story told from the viewpoint of Salome

    Oh my, what an exhausting day! Crucificitions should be banned! There are cruel and a horrible way to die. I know that the great and mighty Roman government thinks it is a great way to reduce crime, but I think they are wrong. They just make innocent people, like my sister, suffer. I have ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    At The Foot Of The Cross: Love Series

    Contributed by Kathleen Kisner on Aug 12, 2002
    based on 17 ratings
     | 4,887 views

    The Good Friday story told from the perspective of Mary the mother of James the younger and Joses

    I’ll be right there! Yes. Yes, I am one of the women who followed Jesus. We’re on our way to the tomb. I am his aunt Mary, sister-in-law to Mary the mother of Jesus. Jesus truly was a remarkable man, full of love and without a doubt, the son of God. I first meet Mary when Jesus was a ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Tim Byrd avatar

    3 Crosses Of Calvary

    Contributed by Tim Byrd on Aug 16, 2002
    based on 106 ratings
     | 6,720 views

    A different look at the crucifixion

    THE 3 CROSSES OF CALVERY Place Allendale Baptist ( In view of a call) Date September 16, 2001 Luke 23:32-33: 39-43 Introduction Several days ago, my wife received an E-mail of sculptures of Jesus on the cross. The unique thing about these pictures they were of sculptures made of sand. Sand castles. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Greg Nance avatar

    The Cross I Need

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Aug 31, 2002
    based on 46 ratings
     | 3,413 views

    Compare your life with the life of a man who met Jesus up while on his way to punish Jesus’ disciples. What did the cross mean to him?

    Let’s think for a moment about a man who was moving up the ladder of success in his field, having been taught in the finest schools, awarded most likely to succeed among his peers, powerful and on fire with a bright future before him. But suddenly he threw it all away. He gave up marriage, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Shawn Drake avatar

    A View From The Cross

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jul 6, 2001
    based on 495 ratings
     | 59,214 views

    This sermon looks at the different attitudes of those around the cross of Jesus and how those same attitudes can be found today.

    Sunday Morning July 8, 2001 Bel Aire Baptist Church, Hobbs, NM A VIEW FROM THE CROSS MARK 15:21-47 Introduction: 1. As I thought about the freedom that we have in the United States to worship when, where, and how we choose; I began to think about what freedom really is. 2. I had an experience ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Curtis Brock avatar

    When He Was On The Cross

    Contributed by Curtis Brock on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 49 ratings
     | 6,849 views

    INTRODUCTION: 2000 years ago.

    INTRODUCTION: 2000 years ago...crowd gathered at Golgotha's hillside. Why? To Witness a crucifixion...a terrible, cruel death. This day...no ordinary day by any means. The mob had gotten their wish. Earlier they had cried, "Crucify Him! Crucify Him!" Now poised...they watched the crucifixion take ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist