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  • Roshelle Brenneise avatar

    David And Absalom Series

    Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Dec 16, 2022
     | 2,965 views

    David's shame and favoritism prevented him from being the father he should have been - with terrible consequences

    December 17, 2022 Years went by… Absalom (3rd son) had a sister, Tamar. Amnon (1st son) “loved” Tamar – so much so that he made himself ill because he couldn’t have her. Amnon’s friend, Jonadab suggested that he pretend to be ill and ask Tamar to bring him some food. • 2 Samuel 13:11-13 - But ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    This Jesus Is Alive!

    Contributed by John Gaston on Apr 26, 2024
     | 1,900 views

    Jesus is not some historical person -- He's alive today and relevant to our lives! Thomas, the skeptic, asked for unreasonable proofs of the resurrection, but Jesus proved it beyond all doubt!

    THIS JESUS IS ALIVE! John 20:19-20, 24-31 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: Little Stinkers 1. Ms. Smith was assigned to be a monitor on the playground and caught little Johnny making ugly faces and scaring other kids. 2. Smiling sweetly, she said, “Johnny, when I was a child I was told that if I made ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    I Am The Good Shepherd Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jun 3, 2010
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     | 18,487 views

    Jesus is the Good Shepherd because he laid down his life to save the sheep. He led and leads the sheep to life not to slaughter. He guards and protects His sheep because He loves them.

    “I am the Good Shepherd” “I am” Series I would like to take a few moments to congratulate our graduates today and share a few thoughts with them to keep in mind as they enter this next phase of their journey in life. Opening Illustration and thoughts which are focused to the 2010 graduates: IF ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Qualifications For Elders Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Oct 1, 2021
     | 2,343 views

    Church leaders are to have an 1) Unblemished public reputation (Titus 1:6a) and must qualify in the specific areas of: 2) Sexual morality (Titus 1:6b), 3) Family leadership (Titus1:6c), and finally 4) General character (Titus 1:7–9).

    For the greater part of this century, evangelical Christianity has been deeply committed to the battle for doctrinal purity. But in many circles in recent years it has not been as committed to moral purity, even among its leaders. Inevitably the church has experienced erosion of its integrity and ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Knowing The Mind Of Christ

    Contributed by Herbert Armstrong Bosantog on Nov 13, 2012
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     | 8,409 views

    The Bible tells us that the Lamb, Jesus Christ, was SLAIN before the FOUNDATION of the world. Why? Please read your own Bible in Revelations 13:8. Jesus Christ was SLAIN even before the creation of the world. In other words, God expected that HUMANITY wil

    “Let this MIND be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus… we have the MIND OF CHRIST!” (Philippians 2:5, 1 Corinthians 2:16). 1. Why were Jesus Christ, Born HUMAN? "For you know that God PAID A RANSOM to SAVE YOU from the empty life [DEAD] you inherited from your ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Draw Nigh Unto God Series

    Contributed by Peter Silway on Nov 3, 2014
     | 15,739 views

    Draw nigh also means “take up God with you.”Take up his case,take up his burden.draw nigh means take God in to confidence,take him as your only provider.It also means “bringing “God in to your case.

    DRAW NIGH UNTO GOD. “Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you.”(James.4:8). Today people are so busy living out their lives, that they don’t find time to have intimacy with Gd. This is the world that is driving man to every corner, keeping him busy. Man works day and night. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Cost Of Success

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jun 27, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 9,583 views

    This sermon deals with risking paying a price to be obedient to God.

    The Cost Of Success Daniel 1:1-10 1 Peter 4:12-19 If someone were to ask you, what does it mean to be successful, what kind of images begin to pop into your mind. For many of us the first thing that comes to mind is money, for others it may be a graduation, a promotion on the job, winning ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Trial Of Peter's Love To Christ. Series

    Contributed by Fredric Lozo on Dec 3, 2004
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,573 views

    This Sermon is #13 from Rev. Andrew Lee’s SERMONS published in 1803 by Isaiah Thomas, Jr. at Lisbon, Connecticut.

    INTRODUCTION: The entire book Andrew’s Lee’s Sermons is available free at Project Gutenberg as e-Text #15031. SERMON XIII. The Trial of Peter’s love to Christ. John xxi. 15, 16, 17. "So when they had dined, Jesus saith to Simon Peter, Simon son of Jonas. lovest thou me more than these? ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God's Love For Israel

    Contributed by Paul George on Jul 8, 2003
    based on 25 ratings
     | 6,809 views

    In chapter one Malachi addressed God’s love for His people. In verses 6-14 of chapter one the priests and the people are charged with cheating. In this chapter the unfaithfulness of the priests is addressed.

    In chapter one Malachi addressed the subject of God’s compassion for Israel verses 1-5. In verses 6-14 the priests and the people are charged with cheating, offering defective animals for sacrifices. In this chapter the unfaithfulness of the priests, the violation of the ordinance of marriage, ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Brian Bill avatar

    The Word Of Triumph Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 2, 2003
    based on 171 ratings
     | 25,041 views

    “When He had received the drink, Jesus said, ‘It is finished.’” This cry from the Cross is a shout of victory! Jesus fully paid the price for our sins, stamping "paid in full" across the ledger sheet of our lives. Since Jesus paid it all, we don’t have to

    The Word of Triumph Do you ever feel like your life is littered with half-completed projects? Even though I value being able to complete what I start, my days are often filled with unfinished business. From my childhood tree fort that had only one wall, to receiving an “Incomplete” in my college ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Be Holy As I Am Holy Series

    Contributed by Tim Diack on Dec 31, 2012
     | 7,248 views

    We are called to "be holy as God is holy" - but what does that mean for you and me?

    Be Holy As I Am Holy - 1 Peter 1:13-23 - December 30, 2012 Series: Communion Sunday Someone once wrote these words, “God makes us miserable through conviction to make us happy through confession.” “God makes us miserable through conviction to make us happy through ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Scarlet Thread

    Contributed by David Dykes on Aug 31, 2011
    based on 13 ratings
     | 41,656 views

    Hebrews 9:22 says, "Without the shedding of blood there is no forgiveness." That's the driving principle that runs throughout the entire Bible.

    INTRODUCTION We celebrate the resurrection of Jesus every Lord’s Day, but on Easter Sunday we ramp up our celebration. Back in the 1960s, Nikita Khrushchev was the Secretary of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union. In one infamous speech he declared the superiority of communism over ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Gideon Pt 1 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Aug 11, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,011 views

    God called Gideon a “Mighty Warrior” even when he did not look like it but we must remember that God sees what we do not see and we in turn must trust him and answer the call.

    Series: Here comes the Judge! The book of Judges: It is the history of the Judges of Israel and is connected with the previous book of Joshua, as a “link in the chain of books.” It describes the history of Israel under different leaderships, governments and their deliverances from other powers ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Planning The Trip Of A Lifetime Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Sep 5, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 17,505 views

    Almost everyone goes through life with a partial sense of dissatisfaction. We’re looking for the “it.” And we’re not even sure what the “it” is.

    INTRODUCTION This is the first message in a new series I’ve entitled “Heaven: An Insider’s Guide.” When you plan a trip to visit a new city or a new country, you want to have an insider, a local resident, give you information as you plan your trip. When it comes to Heaven, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brian Bill avatar

    Getting It Right And Wrong Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Jan 8, 2017
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,864 views

    Peter got it right when he confessed who Christ is, but got it wrong when he tried to keep him from the cross.

    Getting it Right and Wrong Mark 8:27-33 Rev. Brian Bill January 7-8, 2017 Man on Street Interview There are a lot of opinions about who Jesus is, aren’t there? The question about His identity is extremely important…and how you answer it will determine where you spend eternity. I’m pumped to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist