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  • Bishop Johnathan Hester avatar

    The Kind Of Priest We Have

    Contributed by Bishop Johnathan Hester on Nov 17, 2011
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    Hebrews is a book about Christ. The writer wants the people to know and believe in Him, but they already knew a lot, and they already professed publicly that they did believe. A lot of pressure and persecution was on some of the believers. They need

    The Kind of Priest We Have Hebrews 7:11-28 Related Readings: Genesis 14:17-24; Psalm 110; Psalm 27:7-14; Luke 22:24-34; Romans 8:31-39 A Little Review of Where We Are Hebrews is a book about Christ. The writer wants the people to know and believe in Him, but they already knew a lot, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    1 John 5:13 Believing With Assurance Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Feb 20, 2015
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    If you want to be certain that you have nothing to fear from death, then put your confidence in Jesus Christ. Accept his claim to be the only begotten Son of God. Admit your disobedience to God and ask him for forgiveness.

    Believing with Assurance Benjamin Franklin is credited with saying: “In this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.” Mind you, he probably hadn’t imagined the industry that’s sprung up around tax avoidance these days. But he was certainly correct ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Drew Mills avatar

    Go To The Tomb

    Contributed by Drew Mills on Apr 3, 2015
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    Do our trials soften, harden or transform us for Him? A look at 3 witnesses of the empty tomb.

    Lou Holtz, the famous coach of Notre Dame football fame, said, “life is 10% what happens to you, and 90% how you respond.” A young woman went to her mother and told her about her life and how things were so hard for her. She did not know how she was going to make it and wanted to give ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Johnny Creasong avatar

    Because He Lives, I Can Face Today Series

    Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Apr 23, 2012
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    You are not defined by your house, your car, your job, your education, or your credit score! You are defined by how you invested moments in the lives of others! How will someone define you because of your investment of today?

    Because He Lives I Can Face Today! John 20:29 John 20:29 29 Then Jesus told him, “Because you have seen me, you have believed; blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed.” Living Easter Everyday, living each day like Jesus is alive, changes everything! Easter can even change how ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Spiritual Battle Of Abraham Series

    Contributed by Bala Samson on May 16, 2012
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    id we not read in the Bible that the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour? (1 Peter 5:8) Get ready to read the next attack that the enemy plans on Abraham.

    Sodom deal! – Abraham – Part 4 Genesis 4:17”And the king of Sodom went out to meet him after his return from the slaughter of Chedorlaomer, and of the kings that were with him, at the valley of Shaveh, which is the king's dale.” Did we not read in the Bible that the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Ron Tuit avatar

    “believing The Risen King” Series

    Contributed by Ron Tuit on May 5, 2014
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    Jesus' second appearance to His disciples reveals the blessedness of personal faith in the risen King.

    The Forgotten Fifty Days: “Believing the Risen King” John 20:24-31 The caption on the National Enquirer (I think it was) used to be, “Inquiring minds want to know?” Most people are innately curious. People are also generally skeptical: they want proof or evidence in order ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Which Way

    Contributed by Evangelist Stanley Baker on Jan 21, 2012
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    Good Master, What good thing shall I do, that I may have eternal life?

    Which Way By Rev Stanley Baker Matthew 19: 16—22 This morning I want to talk to you for just a little while about when everything goes the other way. In our text we see a young rich man that has come to Jesus and says; Good ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Betty Johnson avatar

    I Am The Resurrection

    Contributed by Betty Johnson on Feb 15, 2016
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    A message on Jesus' statement, I Am the Resurrection, from the perspective of the dead stuff in our lives.

    I Am the Resurrection Scripture: John 11:17-43 We are continuing our series on the “I Am” statements that Jesus makes in the gospel of John. If I were to retitle the message this morning, I would likely have called it, “What stinks?!!” Because we’re going to ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Gerald Roberts avatar

    "Are We Crazy Enough?"

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jun 8, 2015
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    Sermon shares feelings about Jesus, people thought he was crazy and I wonder of we are crazy enough to believe in His Incarnation, His Cross, His salvation, and The Resurrection.

    Are we Crazy Enough? Mark 3:21-22 1. Jesus’s popularity keeps growing 20Then Jesus entered a house, and again a crowd gathered, so that he and his disciples were not even able to eat • He performs great miracles, like cleansing lepers, restoring withered hands • He also says some ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Byron Sherman avatar

    If Scripture Is Inspired...

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jul 29, 2010
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    Paul revealed to Timothy that Scripture is a gift of God’s inspiration. What Christian tenets arise from the gift of God’s inspiration? If “All Scripture is given by inspiration of God,” then We must Believe...

    If SCRIPTURE is INSPIRED... VBS Theme verse: 2Tim. 3:16a--“All Scripture is given by inspiration of God...” 2Pet. 1:20-21—“knowing this first, that no prophecy of Scripture is of any private interpretation, for prophecy never came by the will of man, but holy men of God spoke as they were moved ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Scott Bradford avatar

    Do You Believe Jesus Can Heal You?

    Contributed by Scott Bradford on Aug 12, 2010
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    This sermon is about having faith that Jesus is the Great Physician (Healer)

    This week I heard Pastor Harlene from Eagle Pass speak at our Professionals Meeting and she told this story: A daughter decided to set her widowed mother up on a blind date. Her mother tried to look her best; got her hair done; bought a new dress. The date arrived and he was eighty years old. They ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Scott Kircher avatar

    Biblical Christianity Series

    Contributed by Scott Kircher on Apr 5, 2010
    based on 35 ratings
     | 5,700 views

    Looks at the essential beliefs of Christianity as the beginning of a series on the different religions of the world and how they compare with Christianity and what makes them false.

    Biblical Christianity Series: Faithology 1 Corinthians 15:1-6 Welcome Slide Good morning and Happy Easter. We are glad that you are here today. A couple of announcements before we get started. Offering Baptism Opportunity – next week Ladies tea invitations available in foyer – Saturday, May ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dean Courtier avatar

    Resurrection Impact: Peter & Thomas The Result Of The Empty Tomb Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Apr 16, 2010
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     | 9,546 views

    Easter is not about celebrating Jesus crucifixion it’s about celebrating Jesus resurrection, our focus is not death it’s life. This sermon looks at the effect of the resurrection on Peter & Thomas and us.

    I want to take us on a journey back in time Back to Easter Sunday. Not last week, I want to take us back a couple of thousand years. I want you to imagine it’s very early on the first Easter Sunday Morning. Can you imagine Jesus followers waking up and remembering what had happened, remembering ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Davon Huss avatar

    I Am Bound For The Promised Land Series

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Feb 21, 2011
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    A sermon on Hebrews 3:7-19 about belief (Parts adapted from Jerry Watts's sermon on Sermon Central called "What Am I To Believe?")

    HoHum: A young couple, very much in love, were getting married in church. However, the bride was very nervous about the big occasion and so the preacher chose one verse that he felt would be a great encouragement to them. The verse was 1 John 4:18 which says: There is no fear in love. But perfect ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ronald Crandall avatar

    Fear Factor

    Contributed by Ronald Crandall on Mar 25, 2011
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     | 6,995 views

    So, what are you afraid of? What it is that sends Goosebumps up and down your spine, brings your heart up into your throat .

    Fear Factor 2 Timothy 1:3-14 So, what are you afraid of? What it is that sends chills up and down your spine, brings your heart up into your throat. Is it Snakes, heights, spiders, enclosed spaces? To most of us we have seen those things explored at some point or another on Fear ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal