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  • Matthew Stoll avatar

    Jesus' Invitation Free But Costly Series

    Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Mar 29, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,144 views

    God’s invitation to the Great Feast (God’s kingdom) is free but it is costly as it demands that we put Jesus above all else.

    We continue this second week of our 40 day journey through Lent as we walk with Jesus to the cross. Last week I reminded us of the scripture passage from Luke 9:51 which said “When the days drew near for him to be taken up, he set his face to go to Jerusalem.” Jesus, knowing full well what would ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Who Is This Man?

    Contributed by Matthew Sickling on Mar 31, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 7,420 views

    This sermon takes a look at four different groups of people and examines what they thought about Jesus.

    Introduction: Jesus knew that his time to be delivered into the hands of his enemies was drawing near. He had told his disciples on two previous occasions that He must go to Jerusalem, and that there He would be turned over to the Religious leaders. He went on to tell them that He would be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Deal Or No Deal

    Contributed by Gregory Burcham on Apr 28, 2007
    based on 27 ratings
     | 7,714 views

    This was a Palm Sunday sermon using the theme of the TV show "Deal or No Deal" to demonstrate what God offers us vs. Satan.

    Deal or no deal. Luke 22:39-44 NKJV, KJV Any resemblance of this sermon to any other is coincidental. Pleas feel free to use this sermon in whole or in part. How many of you have ever watched the TV show “Deal or no Deal”. My son Will loves this show, he loves the anticipation and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I’m Breaking Out

    Contributed by Henry Lee Clay on Apr 28, 2005
    based on 110 ratings
     | 68,586 views

    No one gets to where God wants them to be without a fight. If you are going to come to the place where God is calling you you’ve got to understand that you are in for a fight but know that with God you can break out of the enemy’s grasp.

    Isaiah 54:1-8,17 (3) I’m Breaking Out H Lee Clay I have lived long enough to appreciate the fact that anytime that you are trying to go to a new place or new level in your life and the enemy comes against you, you will tend to exercise a proclivity or instinct to hold on to everything you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    The Son Of God - Meeting Jesus Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 1, 2005
    based on 66 ratings
     | 10,265 views

    What possible meaning could Peter’s "good confession" have for what we should know and believe about Jesus?

    OPEN: St. John’s University is apparently known for being a theological school where intellectualism is highly regarded. Someone wrote the following graffiti on one of the walls there: Jesus said unto them: “Who do you say that I am?” And they replied: “You are the escha-tological ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Seeing Me As God Sees Me

    Contributed by Jim Kane on May 1, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,581 views

    The Resurrection of Christ gives us the power to live for and with God, as we believe the truth - I Am Significant in Christ - behind the Resurrection. (Part 3)

    In his book The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People, Steven Covey tells the following story as he rode the NY subway one Sunday morning: “People were sitting quietly- some reading newspapers, some lost in thought, some resting with their eyes close. It was a calm, peaceful scene,” wrote ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Richard Pfeil avatar

    Jesus Spoke God's Truth In Everyday Language Series

    Contributed by Richard Pfeil on May 17, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,877 views

    Part 5 of a Lenten series focusing on Jesus with this one talking about Jesus’ ability to communicate to a variety of people.

    “Jesus Spoke God’s Truth in Everyday Language” TEXT: Various Texts Sunday, March 17, 2002 We have been doing a series on “What Makes Jesus So Attractive.” So far, we’ve learned how to know God through putting our faith in Jesus Christ. We’ve learned how to grow in that faith by being ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Secret To True Contentment Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on May 20, 2005
    based on 20 ratings
     | 5,258 views

    What is true contentment? Is it gaining security by gaining possessions? Learn the mistakes of loving things - even if you don’t have any.

    When is enough enough? Each day we Americans are bombarded with thousands of messages - many telling us that we aren’t complete until we buy the latest and greatest product. Whether its cars or houses or boats or computers - what you have is no good anymore. It has bred a society founded on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Women: Silent In The Church

    Contributed by Kevin Higgins on May 23, 2005
    based on 61 ratings
     | 6,285 views

    What does this really mean and why we must accept it.

    God’s Glorious Church Women: Silent in the Church 1 Timothy 2:8-15 Woodlawn Baptist Church May 22, 2005 Introduction “I will therefore that men pray every where, lifting up holy hands, without wrath and doubting. In like manner also, that women adorn themselves in modest apparel, with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Is Your Life A Living Sacrifice? Series

    Contributed by Bruce Landry on May 25, 2005
    based on 18 ratings
     | 5,694 views

    When you view your life, is it a living sacrifice to the things of God? We are called to make sacrifices as we seek after God and not the world.

    Is your life a “Living” SacrificeDo you think more highly of yourself than God?Do you use God’s gifts that are given to benefit the church? During his reign, King Frederick William III of Prussia found himself in trouble. Wars had been costly, and in trying to build the nation, he was seriously ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Winning Series

    Contributed by Harley Jay Nickless on Oct 8, 2005
    based on 78 ratings
     | 11,790 views

    Churches and Christians are great at writing mission statements. But how do we know if we’re winning or not? How do you keep score in Christian walk?

    Mission: Impossible Part 1 “Winning” Introduction If I were to ask you this morning, “what is the mission of . . . “… the Washington Redskins?” What would you say? (Answer) To Win the Super Bowl. How do you know if they are accomplishing their mission? (Answer) Whether or not they are ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Redeemed By The Blood Of Christ

    Contributed by Raymond Petzholt on Oct 17, 2005
    based on 25 ratings
     | 24,133 views

    A profound understanding of how the blood of Jesus Christ has the power to redeem and cleanse us from all sin and liberate us from all bondage.

    You can be Liberated by the Power of the Blood (Eph. 1:6-7) Up to this verse we have learned of ministry of God the Father in providentially planning, purchasing, and providing for the Church by predestinating the entire plan “in Christ” before the foundation of the world. Now in verses 7 thru 12 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dan Grubbs avatar

    The Abundant Life

    Contributed by Dan Grubbs on Oct 18, 2005
    based on 79 ratings
     | 42,396 views

    A close look at what the God-promised abundant life is and what it means for us as Christians.

    Christ said in John 10:10 “I came that they might have life, and might have it more abundantly.” I think we can easily find Christians who don’t seem to be different from the rest of the world. I bet it would be difficult to pick them out as Christians at a party or a ball game. This is part of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Greg Nance avatar

    The Gospel As God Gave It! Series

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Oct 24, 2005
    based on 94 ratings
     | 38,695 views

    God’s power to save is pure and perfect. It is the gospel of Jesus Christ. Nothing more, nothing less.

    What is it that really gets you going? What gets your emotions stirred and fills you with a fight or flight mode so that you MUST do something? If you saw someone you love about to be injured or killed would you not warn them? Would you not take immediate action or cry out to them to help ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Faith

    Contributed by Tony Grant on Oct 31, 2005
    based on 18 ratings
     | 9,643 views

    As Tillich said, to have faith in Jesus is to be "ultimately concerned" about Jesus.

    Faith Romans 4:1-5 04/10/05 2392 words 1 What then are we to say was gained by Abraham, our ancestor according to the flesh? 2 For if Abraham was justified by works, he has something to boast about, but not before God. 3 For what does the scripture say? "Abraham believed God, and it was ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed