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  • Ed Wood avatar

    Backsliding Made Easy

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Jul 1, 2004
    based on 48 ratings
     | 6,990 views

    We think of the plan of salvation and the steps a man takes toward God. But there are also equally clear steps by which one may go away from God.

    BACKSLIDING MADE EASY Mark 14:26-31; 66-72 INTRO: We think of the plan of salvation and the steps a man takes toward God. But there are also equally clear steps by which one may go away from God. The experience of Peter the night Jesus was arrested demonstrates this very clearly. That evening ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dave Bootsma avatar

    Wake Me Up Inside

    Contributed by Dave Bootsma on Jul 7, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,132 views

    We are frozen and dead until Jesus touches us and brings us life.

    Wake Me Up Inside how can you see into my eyes like open doors, leading you down into my core, where i’ve become so numb. without a soul, my spirit sleeping somewhere cold, until you find it there and lead it back home. wake me up inside, wake me up inside, call my name and save me from the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Joshua Randolph avatar

    Whose Voice Is Guiding You? (Sermon 2 Of Series) Series

    Contributed by Joshua Randolph on Aug 29, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 5,285 views

    Knowing who is calling your name is as important as how they are calling your name.

    I. Tone of the call a. The way our name is called tells us a lot about what we need to know b. Who is calling our name can also tell us a lot about what we need to know II. How are name can be called a. Compassion John 19:10-16 (Mary at the Tomb) b. Quietly I Samuel 3 (Samuel as a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Phillip Paschal avatar

    The Benefits Of His Grace

    Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Jan 7, 2005
    based on 34 ratings
     | 51,216 views

    WHAT GRACE DOES FOR US.

    INTRODUCTION: OF ALL OF THE BENEFITS THAT ARE AVAILABLE TO HUMANITY, I AM CONVINCED THERE ARE NONE MORE VALUEABLE THAN THE BLESSED BENEFITS THAT ARE ASSOCIATED WITH GOD’S GRACE. FOR THOSE OF US WHO ARE IN THE WORK FORCE, WE ARE CONCERNED ABOUT SUCH BENEFITS AS HOSPITALIZATION, DENTAL, AND EYE CARE. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Blankenship avatar

    Christ: His Word Series

    Contributed by Michael Blankenship on Mar 29, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,842 views

    Christ is the word of God.

    Hebrews 4:1-16 Christ: His Word Dickerson Road Baptist Church Nashville, Tennessee. 37207 March 12,2006 A.M. The austere words of warning in Hebrews could leave a person in despair if not accompanied by good news. For the ancient writer ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • R. Darrel Davis avatar

    His Commission, My Mission

    Contributed by R. Darrel Davis on Jun 2, 2001
    based on 225 ratings
     | 14,035 views

    We are all called to be evangelists in the kingdom of God.

    His Commission, My Mission Matthew 28:16-20 (The Great Comission is Local in scope with a vision for the world. Personal in duty with a dependency on the church) Introduction: (Requires a can of Coca-cola) Coca-cola is one product that has far outgrown its humble beginnings. In 1886, Dr. John ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Apple avatar

    7 Reasons To Bless God As We Face Death Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Jun 21, 2001
    based on 64 ratings
     | 6,121 views

    DEATH OPENS THE DOOR TO THE RICHES OF OUR SPIRITUAL INHERITANCE SECURED BY THE RESURRECTION OF JESUS CHRIST

    BIG IDEA: DEATH OPENS THE DOOR TO THE RICHES OF OUR SPIRITUAL INHERITANCE SECURED BY THE RESURRECTION OF JESUS CHRIST INTRODUCTION: Remember that this is a Messianic Psalm -- Acts 2:25-28; Acts 13:34-35; True of David in his own experience, but ultimately speaking of the Resurrection of Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Funeral Sermon For One Who Committed Suicide

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 8, 2002
    based on 156 ratings
     | 20,315 views

    The tragedy of suicide, a permanent solution to a temporary problem, is that it is unnecessary--there are always other options.

    Funeral meditation for one who committed suicide Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts Ps 43:5, “Why are you downcast, O my soul? Why so disturbed within me? Put your hope in God, for I will yet praise Him, my Savior and my God.” Suicide is the 9th leading ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Revealed

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jan 12, 2007
    based on 13 ratings
     | 4,319 views

    Through the telling of miracle stories, John reveals theological truths about Christ Jesus. This sermon is about transforming lives.

    John 2: 1 – 11 Revealed Intro: A minister was driving late at night on a deserted freeway when he noticed the flashing blue lights in his rearview mirror and heard the siren. He pulled to the side of the road, rolled down his window and waited for the officer to arrive. The trooper spotted an ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Some Are Blessed; Some Are Not

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Feb 8, 2007
    based on 21 ratings
     | 5,347 views

    When the standards of the world guide you, you will have great woe. But when you let God determine who you are, you will be greatly blessed.

    Luke 6: 17 – 26 Some Are Blessed; Some Are Not Intro: The Roman Emperor Charlemagne asked to be buried sitting on his throne, with his drown on his head, his scepter in his hand and the royal cape draped around him with the open Bible in his lap with his finger pointing to Matthew 16:26 – “What ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • William Hickman avatar

    How Badly Do You Want It

    Contributed by William Hickman on Mar 30, 2007
    based on 30 ratings
     | 5,528 views

    You will start getting well when getting well is what matters most to you. Let your desperation drive you beyond concern about the opinions of others.

    How Badly Do You Want It? Matt. 12:10-13 Man with the withered hand healed Matt. 15:22-28 Healing of Syrophoenician’s Daughter You will start getting well when getting well is what matters most to you. Let your desperation drive you beyond concern about the opinions of others. As long ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Kevin Ruffcorn avatar

    Come To Me And I Will Give You Rest

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Apr 11, 2005
    based on 42 ratings
     | 34,063 views

    Life has its challenges and heavy burdens. Jesus invites us to lay our burdens down and rest in him.

    Matthew 11:28 “Come to Me, and I Will Give You Rest” INTRODUCTION We are a sleep deprived nation. Doctors say that millions of people are not getting the necessary seven or eight hours of sleep a night. Most of us shake our head at such news because we can’t remember the last time we had eight ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Johnny Knight avatar

    Loosed, But Not Limited

    Contributed by Johnny Knight on Jan 27, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,845 views

    Don't be confused by pain or by the wilderness. Your Heavenly Father has awesome plans for you.

    Loosed, But Not Limited Text:Leviticus 26:12-13 A friend had been doing a lot of remodeling in his house, including some in his four-year-old son's room. They were building a little room inside his room that would have its own window and desk, and it would sort of be Troy's own little space. Of ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Dr.W.Samuel Legon avatar

    Ladies & Gentleman Jesus Christ.

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Oct 16, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,623 views

    Meet Jesus Chirst the one we need in our lives.

    Ladies & Gentleman JESUS CHRIST. Isaiah 53:2 For he shall grow up before him as a tender plant, and as a root out of a dry ground: he hath no form nor comeliness; and when we shall see him, there is no beauty that we should desire him. 3He is despised and rejected of men; a man of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steve Cleary avatar

    The Risen Hope

    Contributed by Steve Cleary on Nov 14, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,258 views

    Some brief reflections for an Easter communion.

    THE RISEN HOPE (1 Peter 1:3) Introduction Is there any hope ? Christian Aid poster - do you believe in life before death ? A constant refrain goes up throughout the ages is there hope ? On a human level, there seems to be little war, famine. Wrong seems to win the hearts and minds of people ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist