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  • Christopher Raiford avatar

    The Lord Has Given You His Word

    Contributed by Christopher Raiford on Sep 2, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 6,758 views

    Sermon on The Word of God

    Jeremiah 23:23-29 "Am I only a God nearby," declares the LORD, "and not a God far away? Can anyone hide in secret places so that I cannot see him?" declares the LORD. "Do not I fill heaven and earth?" declares the LORD."I have heard what the prophets say who prophesy lies in my name. They say, ’I ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • James May avatar

    7 Keys To Spiritual Security

    Contributed by James May on Jan 12, 2005
    based on 81 ratings
     | 23,534 views

    Jesus’ own brother, Jude, was convinced of the reality of Jesus being the Son of God and he contended for the faith. He also shows us how to contend for the faith and obtain spiritual security for our own souls.

    7 Keys to Spiritual Security By Pastor Jim May Jude 1:20-25, "But ye, beloved, building up yourselves on your most holy faith, praying in the Holy Ghost, keep yourselves in the love of God, looking for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ unto eternal life. And of some have compassion, making a ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Nick Watson avatar

    Holy Spirit Explaining His Name

    Contributed by Nick Watson on Nov 2, 2003
    based on 9 ratings
     | 3,065 views

    Explaining the messages God included in His chosen Name of the third member of the Trinity.

    I want to talk to you this morning about the meaning of the Name ‘Holy Spirit’. Firstly, let me remind you that the Bible teaches us about the Divine Trinity of God the Father; the Lord Jesus Christ His Son; & the Holy Spirit. The very name of the third member of the Divine Trinity, namely, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    The Profit Of A Prophet Series

    Contributed by Michael Pahls on Sep 10, 2001
    based on 24 ratings
     | 8,786 views

    Using the accont of Jeremiah’s call explore the role of the prophet in a community of faith and points to Christ as the incarnation of Yahwehs prophetic Word.

    Appropriating the Prophetic Word The 21th Sunday in Ordinary Time August 26, 2001 The Profit of a Prophet (To Uproot and Tear Down; To Build and Plant) Jeremiah 1:4-10 4 The word of the LORD came to me, saying, 5 "Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I set you apart; ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    What Will You Do With Jesus?

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 2, 2002
    based on 66 ratings
     | 18,049 views

    What will you do with Jesus? is a question we often ask of non-Christians. But what about Christians. How do we answer that question?

    OPEN: At the turn of the century, the "Des Moines Register" ran a scathing review of an Iowa singing group named the Cherry Sisters. Their reporter wrote that "Their long skinny arms, equipped with talons at the extremities... waved frantically at the suffering audience. The mouths of their ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • W. Alderman avatar

    A Divine Nature Purchased By His Son

    Contributed by W. Alderman on Feb 16, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,318 views

    This is a series on Ephesian that will be in Commentary format

    A Divine Nature Purchased by His Son. (Vv. 7-14) 7 In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace; 8 Wherein he hath abounded toward us in all wisdom and prudence; 9 Having made known unto us the mystery of his will, according to his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Scott Carmer avatar

    Where Is Dr. Phil When Jacob Needs Him Series

    Contributed by Scott Carmer on Feb 25, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,310 views

    Jacob had periods in his life when he could have used some psychological intervention by someone like Dr. Phil. But in the end, he grew up, put his past behind him and became a great man.

    Where is Dr. Phil When Jacob Needs Him? Genesis 25:19-34 February 24, 2008 Our son Matthew did his first two years of college (actually it took him three years to do his first two years) at Vincennes University. We were living in Elkhart at the time and VU had a satellite campus there. So Matt ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Jeffery Anselmi avatar

    He Gave Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Mar 19, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,666 views

    He gave! He gave us a new opportunity to be with Him FOREVER!

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • I want you to take a moment to think about some words that you associate with the word love. • Last week we gleaned from John 3:16 that our God loves. One of the things that I think of when I think of the word love is GIVING. • My friend Billy appeared to be a picture of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Passover Lamb

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Mar 11, 2008
    based on 56 ratings
     | 17,054 views

    Lessons from Palm Sunday and the Feast of Passover: We can better see what Jesus has done for us as we examine the significance of the setting of Passion Week.

    The Passover Lamb Matthew 21:1-11 As they approached Jerusalem and came to Bethphage on the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent two disciples, 2 saying to them, "Go to the village ahead of you, and at once you will find a donkey tied there, with her colt by her. Untie them and bring them to me. 3 If ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Lamb And The Cross

    Contributed by Danny Presswood on Jan 26, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 22,192 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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    Low Risk, High Reward Series

    Contributed by Mark Eberly on Nov 19, 2007
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,718 views

    Not everyone who uses the name of Jesus will enter into heaven. Putting into practice Jesus’ teachings to love others it what it takes. What have you got lose?

    Series on the Mount Low Risk, High Reward Matthew 7:21-23 November 18, 2007 Maurice Blondel said, “If you really want to understand a man, don’t just listen to what he says but watch what he does.” We have seen over and over how Jesus wants us to put into practice his teachings. However, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Stephen Smarowsky avatar

    Misconception 1:man Can Fellowship With God And Still Walk In Sin Series

    Contributed by Stephen Smarowsky on Jan 7, 2008
    based on 19 ratings
     | 7,855 views

    Can man fellowship with God yet still walk in darkness?

    Series: The Three Misconceptions of Man (1John 1:6-2:2) Misconception One: Man Can Fellowship With God and Still Walk in Sin (1John 1:6-7) Introduction: The Son of God has come to earth. This is the great testimony of John the Apostle. He came to earth so that man can have fellowship with His Son ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Perryman avatar

    Church Of The Open Door Series

    Contributed by Mark Perryman on Jan 11, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,274 views

    Looking at the 6th church of Revelation

    INTRO: Super Bowl of the Universe Animals vs. insects, first 3 quarters animals stomped all over the insects. Quarterback elephant, right running back was a rhino, left running back was a hippo. Stomped all over insects. Fourth quarter animals have football on own 20-yard line - handed ball ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Thomas Swope avatar

    He Chose Poorly Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Oct 21, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,903 views

    A study of chapter 31 verses 1 through 9

    Isaiah 31: 1 – 0 He Chose Poorly 1 Woe to those who go down to Egypt for help, and rely on horses, who trust in chariots because they are many, and in horsemen because they are very strong, but who do not look to the Holy One of Israel, nor seek the LORD! 2 Yet He also is wise and will bring ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • Michael Stark avatar

    Saved? Or Born Again? Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Oct 23, 2011
     | 4,866 views

    Is there a difference between saying one is saved and saying one is born again?

    “There was a man of the Pharisees named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews. This man came to Jesus by night and said to him, ‘Rabbi, we know that you are a teacher come from God, for no one can do these signs that you do unless God is with him.’ Jesus answered him, ‘Truly, truly, I say to you, unless ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist