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  • Bradford Robinson avatar

    We Had Hoped...distraught By The Cross Series

    Contributed by Bradford Robinson on Mar 23, 2003
    based on 127 ratings
     | 11,382 views

    This sermon takes a look at the cross through the eyes of the disciples and how the cross which was originally one of suffering and shame became one of rejoicing and elation.

    How could they have been so wrong. One by one they each chose to leave everything and to answer the call to follow Jesus and become fishers of men. For 3 brief years they watched in anticipation as Jesus worked miracles and taught with authority. Peter even stated that Jesus was indeed the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Ron Murphy avatar

    You Can't Do It Alone Series

    Contributed by Ron Murphy on Aug 15, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,356 views

    This is sermon 2 of a series following the progress of the chapter 3, verse 16 of each New Testament letter.

    Introduction: I. Have you every “bitten off more than you could chew?” A. What I mean is have you ever taken on a job or task; fully believing that you were able to accomplish it only to find out that it might well take more than you can individually handle? B. Most especially; have you ever ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Gordon Curley avatar

    Missionaries – The 12 Apostles

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Feb 19, 2011
     | 3,427 views

    Jesus and the 12 disicples. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    Sermon Outine: A strategy (vs 13-14) A calling (vs 14-15) A listing (vs 16-19) Sermon Content: Ill: • British sculptor Sir Jacob Epstein was once visited in his studio; • By the eminent author and fellow Briton, George Bernard Shaw. • The visitor noticed a huge block of stone standing in one ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    A Challenge To Churchwide Commitment

    Contributed by Donnie Martin on May 12, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,628 views

    This message is basically a message of exhortation for the members of the local church to wholly commit themselves to God in three areas of their lives.

    A Challenge To Churchwide Commitment Text: Ps. 37:5; Prov. 3:5-6 Intro: Though the word commitment does not appear in the Bible, the ideas which the word conveys, are found there numerous times. The verses that we’ve just read are two examples of the idea of commitment found in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Trevor Woodget avatar

    When Two Worlds Collide

    Contributed by Trevor Woodget on Feb 19, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,796 views

    Reminding us of the Christian hope we have as we see how Jesus confronts the death of a young man

    When Two Worlds Collide 17th February 2008 With television cameras rolling a brand new car is propelled down a track into a concrete barrier. Smash! It’s Air bags explode. Crash dummies recoil from the impact. Metal flies! The test is repeated on dozens of new cars. Why this waste of cars? ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ron Tuit avatar

    Prophets And Prophecy: Spiritual Gifts

    Contributed by Ron Tuit on Sep 16, 2013
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,856 views

    Romans 12 contains some of the Gifts given by the Spirit of God in order to edify the Body and bring Glory to God. The first listed in Romans 12:6, Prophecy, has often been the center of Christian debate.

    "Prophets and Prophecy" Romans 12:6 We have been putting all the puzzle pieces together of those believers in Christ who are called out of the world, to live and serve together ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. David L. Lane avatar

    When Death Climbs Through A Window Series

    Contributed by Dr. David L. Lane on May 14, 2013
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     | 23,150 views

    Since every person must face death, this message helps death with the death of someone we love when death has climbed through their windown.

    WHEN DEATH CLIMBS THROUGH A WINDOW Dr. David L. Lane TEXT: Jer. 9:21  (NIV) 21 Death has climbed in through our windows and has entered our fortresses; it has removed the children from the streets and the young men from the public squares.  (CEV) 21 ’We were in our ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Survival Strategies In The Last Days

    Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Mar 9, 2013
     | 4,377 views

    There are things that are coming upon the earth. People, communities, and nations may not survive, but God's people will be strong. We will survive and we will have the strategy to survive because we have the spirit of prophecy that prepares us for where

    Survival Strategies in the Last Days There are things that are coming upon the earth. People, communities, and nations may not survive, but God's people will be strong. We will survive and we will have the strategy to survive because we have the spirit of prophecy that prepares us for where we are ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Jeff van Wyk avatar

    Survival Strategies In The Last Days

    Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Mar 16, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,699 views

    There are things that are coming upon the earth. People, communities, and nations may not survive, but God's people will be strong. We will survive and we will have the strategy to survive because we have the Spirit of prophecy that prepares us for where

    Survival Strategies In The Last Days There are things that are coming upon the earth. People, communities, and nations may not survive, but God's people will be strong. We will survive and we will have the strategy to survive because we have the Spirit of prophecy that prepares us for where we ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Edward Hardee avatar

    Empty Vessels - Revisited Series

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Jul 31, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 19,422 views

    A message about how we must be empty of things before God can fill us up.

    Note: There are a variety of notes in here from study and research. Some are from Charles Brewington's message on the same topic. Also one other author that I could not find in my notes. Title: Empty Vessels Theme: Showing the importance of being empty for the Lord Text: 2 Kings ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Michael Deutsch avatar

    Jesus Is . . . ! Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Sep 25, 2017
     | 11,323 views

    A look at who Jesus is through the book of Hebrews

    Jesus Is . . .! Hebrews 12:1-3 September 17, 2017 We remember endings. We remember endings of our favorite movies, as well as endings in the lives of friends, family and even people we’ve admired from politics, sports, actors, actresses, musicians and more. We remember epic meltdowns in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Maurice McCarthy avatar

    The Word Of The Lord For 2019

    Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Jan 7, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,668 views

    Each year pastors in this country and around the world attempt to discern what God is saying about the year ahead. The word I am hearing is, "danger ahead." The current of the river of evil we live in is speeding up rapidly. 2 keys to survive: Humility and Hunger.

    The Word of the Lord for 2019 PPT 1 Series Title PPT 2 Message title and pic of river overflowing berm Each year pastors in this country and around the world attempt to discern what God is saying about the year ahead. There will be the usual voices saying, this will be the year of breakthrough, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Ron Ferguson avatar

    Elisha’s Ministry – Elisha Organises The Anointing Of Jehu King Of Israel 2 Kings 9 And 10 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jul 21, 2022
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     | 3,519 views

    The time had come for God's vengeance to fall on the whole dynasty of Ahab and Jezebel and God appointed Jehu for that purpose. Elisha organised his anointing and Jehu carried out that task with zeal. Elisha is coming to the end of his ministry.

    ELISHA’S MINISTRY – ELISHA ORGANISES THE ANOINTING OF JEHU KING OF ISRAEL 2 Kings 9 and 10 SERIES – MESSAGES ON ELISHA – HIS LIFE AND MINISTRY Number 20 There are longer than normal scripture passages in this message. We will see the overthrow of the wicked empire of Ahab and Jezebel. This is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Otis McMillan avatar

    The Two Faces Of Faith: Triumph And Trial

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Apr 9, 2020
    based on 2 ratings
     | 11,400 views

    It’s easy to trust God when the sea is parting, when the walls of Jericho are falling, when His voice is clearly coming through to our spirit. But what about those days when God is silent? Discovering both sides of Faith!

    There is a faith receives what it believes, and a faith that believes beyond what it receives. Text: Hebrews 11:13-16 "These all died in faith, not having received the promises, but having seen them afar off, and were persuaded of them, and embraced them, and confessed that they were strangers ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • D. Dewaine Phillips avatar

    Incompletion Of Conquest Series

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Jan 7, 2022
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,256 views

    Here, the Israelites became distracted from their purpose by a desire for worldly gain. They sought a more luxurious existence, with the ease of someone else doing all the work, and they ran from battle and confrontation.

    In 1797 the governor of Louisiana granted Daniel Boone ten thousand acres of land in Missouri; however, he failed to make the trip to New Orleans to complete the title. He instead became distracted by an opportunity to be appointed chief of the district of St. Charles.(1) While he was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist