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  • Mark A. Barber avatar

    David Sinned, And The Son Must Die: A Sermon For Christ The King Sunday

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Nov 15, 2023
     | 918 views

    What should we make of such a miserable passage of Scripture? And what does this have to do with Christ the King Sunday. Read and find out.

    Adam Sinned, and the Son must Die 2 Samuel 12:9-14 Sin has dire consequences. It not only affects the sinner but also everyone around him. In this case, David's newborn son with Bathsheba is struck down by the LORD, even though David is allowed to live. But an even greater Son must die, not ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Be Peacemakers Series

    Contributed by Mike Lewis on Nov 28, 2023
     | 1,626 views

    In this life, we are called not to war, but to peace. And this is where Jesus takes his Great Sermon next.

    WELCOME & INTRODUCTION WHEN FIGHTING PAUSED [excerpt taken from Time Magazine online and History Channel online.] The year was 1914. The first World War. There was a belief that the war would be over by December but December came and the fighting was still very intense. But at this point, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    God’s Appointed Time Series

    Contributed by Shine Thomas on Dec 14, 2023
     | 3,140 views

    God has put dreams and desires in our lives. We all have goals we want to accomplish and situations we believe to turn around but so often when things are taking a long time, when the going gets tough we tend to think negatively and get discouraged. Maybe you have started

    INTRODUCTION God has put dreams and desires in our lives. We all have goals we want to accomplish and situations we believe to turn around but so often when things are taking a long time, when the going gets tough we tend to think negatively and get discouraged. Maybe you have started well, with ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    What The Bible Says About Your Body

    Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Jun 2, 2025
     | 547 views

    People today are acting as if they have never been informed, or are ignoring what they should know. But as Christians, we have no excuse. Because there is a lot that the Bible says about our bodies. I

    Alba 6-1-2025 WHAT THE BIBLE SAYS ABOUT YOUR BODY I Corinthians 6:12-20 I found this story of two rednecks who lived in snow country, named Bubba and Isabella. They got up one morning and did their customary thing, they turned the radio on to get the local weather report and drink a cup of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • John Harvey avatar

    Celebrate Jesus Series

    Contributed by John Harvey on Apr 28, 2004
    based on 30 ratings
     | 21,240 views

    To celebrate Jesus and all that He does in our lives.

    Celebrate Jesus! 05/02/04 THEME: Jesus Christ is worth celebrating INTRO: Today we begin a month of celebrations. Over the next few weeks we will be celebrating moms, volunteers, life and heroes. We celebrate a lot of things in our lives. Weddings, birthdays and anniversaries are all reasons ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • William Morris avatar

    Are You Ready To Conquer Your Canaan? Series

    Contributed by William Morris on Jan 10, 2004
    based on 53 ratings
     | 10,346 views

    The 4th in a series of messages from Joshua dealing with living the victorious Christian life

    Sermon by: Dr. Todd Morris Text: Joshua 5:1-13 Title: Are You Ready To Conquer Your Canaan Date: January 4, 2004 Introduction: The very first verse of this chapter tells us that the heathen nations in Canaan saw the powerful manner in which the Lord brought His children through the Jordan, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Lessons Of Gamaliel

    Contributed by Sean Smuts on Jan 15, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 14,488 views

    From a series on the book of Acts.

    The Lessons of Gamaliel Acts 5:33-42 Let me give you just a little background on the passage. Peter and some of the other apostles had just been given a command not to preach in Jesus’ name. Did Peter listen? You better believe that he didn’t. He had been told that to preach Jesus’ name was ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Faith In Unexpected Places

    Contributed by Jeff Simms on Nov 12, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,820 views

    To encourage the people to place their full confidence in the Lord and His leading

    Faith in Unexpected Places Joshua 2:1-13 Primary Purpose: To encourage the people to place their full confidence and trust in the Lord and His leading At this point, Joshua and the people of God are still on the east side of the Jordan River. Joshua sends in spies to check out the land. Some ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When Failure Forgets

    Contributed by Steven Shubert on Jul 29, 2004
    based on 16 ratings
     | 4,580 views

    Although we may have tasted failure--physical, emotional, even spiritual---in our life, there comes a momentary lapse when Failure forgets that it has ruled our lives. It is When Failure Forgets that GOD is able to change everything.

    When Failure Forgets Mark 5:25-34 I. Introduction A. Everyone of us has, at one time or another in our life, faced the harsh reality of failure. 1. Whether it’s your first step as a child, your first attempt to drive a vehicle, or something that you continually have problems with—such as ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Results Of Receiving God's Grace

    Contributed by Bart Leger on Mar 15, 2001
    based on 107 ratings
     | 8,043 views

    A message encouraging us to do things God’s way.

    March 18, 2001 Friendship Baptist Church Results of Receiving God’s Grace Mankind has a problem that plagues him. This plague follows us wherever we go and threatens to cause us to stumble at any time. This problem is called pride. Our pride may cause us to push aside the only one who ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    A Kingdom Of Growth

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Jan 9, 2001
    based on 185 ratings
     | 12,578 views

    As Christians we must constantly seek to grow in Christ

    A Kingdom of Growth Matthew 13.31-35 September 28, 1997 Morning Service Introduction I. Experiments of Lord Kelvin: Lord Kelvin was famous for scientific experiments, he created a new temperature scale for extreme temperatures - Kelvin scale, Kelvin once suspended a large piece of metal from the ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Characteristics Of The Proverb Mother Series

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on May 6, 2001
    based on 144 ratings
     | 17,963 views

    A message perfect for Mother’s day to encourage women with the seven godly characteristics of purity, trustworthiness, committment, diligence, optimism, compassion, and dignity.

    SUCCESS - HOW DO WE REALLY DEFINE IT TODAY? THE WORLD HAS ESTABLISHED VARIOUS METHODS FOR US SO THAT WE CAN "CHART" OR KEEP TRACK OF OUR PROGRESS TOWARDS ACHIEVING WHAT WOULD BE CONSIDERED TO BE A SUCCESSFUL LIFE. SOME OF THOSE METHODS THE WORLD GIVES US TO USE TO CHART OUR PROGRESS ARE THE JOB’S ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Gregory Thomas avatar

    Count It All Joy Eulogy For My Brother Desmond Robinson

    Contributed by Gregory Thomas on May 14, 2001
    based on 114 ratings
     | 8,029 views

    A SEEKERS ISSUE SHOWING THAT GOD IS LOOKING FOR A FEW COURAGEOUS MEN AND WOMEN TO FIGHT THIS FIGHT OF FAITH.

    COUNT IT ALL JOY INTRODUCING JAMES THE CENTRAL THEME OF THIS EPISTLE IS THAT OF FAITH AS SEEN BY JAMES, WHO WAS ONE OF THE TWELVE DISCIPLES AND SON OF ZEBEDEE, BROTHER OF JOHN ALSO SAID TO BE THE HALF BROTHER OF JESUS, BEING THE OFFSPRING OF JOSEPH AND MARY AFTER THE BIRTH OF JESUS. JAMES’S ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Robert Thomas avatar

    If They Keep Quiet

    Contributed by Robert Thomas on Mar 12, 2002
    based on 60 ratings
     | 11,342 views

    Message about the trimphial entry of Jesus into Jerusalem

    "If they Keep Quiet" Luke 19:35-40 Introduction: Looking at this passage of Scripture this morning and trying to pull out some truth that we can use this morning as we strive to serve God, Worship Him, and obey His commands. Introduce these thoughts this morning with some observations about the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • John Barr avatar

    Overcoming The Grasshopper Complex Series

    Contributed by John Barr on Sep 13, 2002
    based on 94 ratings
     | 16,093 views

    Overcoming obstacles that have defeated us in the past. Joshua had to help Isreal overcome Jericho in order to inhabit the promised land. Based on the book of same title authored by Gary Inrig. Sermon 1 of series

    OVERCOMING THE GRASSHOPPER COMPLEX Numbers 13:25-33 Israel was at a crossroads in their journey. After years of travel, after some intense time with God in the desert, after some battles against over whelming odds, they stood at the cross roads of victory. Not the final victory that they had ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God