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  • Jonathan McLeod avatar

    The One Who Understands Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on May 5, 2008
     | 5,132 views

    Jesus understands the difficulties that we face.

    [To receive free weekly sermons by email, please contact jonrmcleod@yahoo.com] Why is the question “Who is Jesus?” the ultimate question? • Because Jesus is the ultimate person. Origen, in the third century, told of a village with a huge statue—so immense that no one could see exactly who it was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    These Are The Words I Would Say

    Contributed by David Sweet on Jun 15, 2012
     | 7,220 views

    A Father's Day sermon that is positive, reflective, and life applicable.

    Scripture: Proverbs 3:1-12
 I. INTRODUCTION (Focusing Activity) Happy Father’s Day! Many Father’s Day sermons seem to blast dads and tear them down for their struggles in parenting, but I hope to be more positive and reflective today as we honor how our dads teach and guide us. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The God Who Is Jealous Series

    Contributed by Christopher Lanham on Jul 21, 2009
    based on 13 ratings
     | 15,782 views

    God is not jealous as we so often are - his jealousy is a reflection of his love.

    The God Who Is Jealous Nahum 1:1-15 Cascades Fellowship CRC, JX MI July 19, 2009 Series: Little Letters – the Forgotten Wisdom of the Bible. “God is love.” So says the apostle John in 1 John 4:8. We know that God is love because he has demonstrated it through the cross. We know that God is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Declaring His Death Until He Comes Again

    Contributed by Daniel J. Little on Jan 4, 2012
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,480 views

    On this weekend each year the nations declares its independence. On the first Sunday of each month we declare the death of Jesus--our means to walking in freedom from the wreck and ruin of sin.

    Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:26 “ For as often as you eat this bread and drink the cup, you proclaim the Lord's death until he comes.” This is the Fourth of July weekend when we celebrate the anniversary of our Declaration of Independence. And in all humility we should do that and ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Manage The Earthly With Your Eyes On Eternity

    Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Sep 28, 2010
     | 7,625 views

    What's Jesus teaching us in the story of the dishonest manage? How do we use earthly wealth to gain friends? How can we be faithful with what God has entrusted to us?

    Text: Luke 16:1-13 Theme: Manage the Earthly with Your Eyes on Eternity Season: Pentecost 18c Date: September 26, 2010 Web page: http://hancocklutheran.org/sermons/Manage-the-Earthly-with-Your-Eyes-on-Eternity-Luke16_1-13.html Grace and peace to you from God our Father and our Lord and ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Clouds You So Much Dread Series

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on Mar 1, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,887 views

    God works his sovereign will with never failing skill for the good of his people who trust him for his grace.

    Children’s Sermon Trivial Pursuit. Lowest score ever in bowling organized league play? Mike Kappa, Racine Wisconsin: 2. Nothing wrong with playing game; but careful lest our lives be trivial. How do we know what is important? Some people think it is receiving mention in the paper. WSJ. But the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    You Can Call Me Barabbas

    Contributed by Shawn Rose on Mar 27, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,224 views

    The story of Barabbas illustrates a profound truth about salvation - the substitution of Christ for each and every one of us.

    YOU CAN CALL ME BARABBAS Text: Mark 15:1 – 15 Most of you call me “Shawn”. Some of you call me “preacher” or “pastor.” A couple of you call me “Daddy.” But you can all call me “Barabbas.” In chapter 14 of Mark, we read how ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Blunder Effect Series

    Contributed by Tim White on Sep 7, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,688 views

    David must deal with the consequences of his sins, but not without God's supporting hands. Psalm 3:1-3.

    The Blunder Effect (part 1) Psalms 3:1-4 Ill. What is the only thing in nature that travels uphill faster than it comes down? Fire! On July 3, 1994, fire broke out near the base of Storm King Mountain in a canyon near Glenwood Springs, Colorado. Firefighters had been fighting the blaze for three ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Mary-Did You Know? Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Gerald Albers on Oct 31, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,349 views

    Today we are continuing our series on fear at Christmas time. In the Christmas story in Matthew and Luke, there are 4 times when people are told specifically not to be afraid. Last week we looked at Zechariah, and this week we are looking at Mary.

    MARY-DID YOU KNOW? Part 2 Luke 1:26-38 26 And in the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from God unto a city of Galilee, named Nazareth, 27 To a virgin espoused to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David; and the virgin's name was Mary. 28 And the angel came in unto her, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • John Lowe avatar

    Watch Your Weak Moments Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Nov 22, 2012
     | 13,255 views

    The story of Esau teaches us some valuable lessons about the weak moments of life. Let’s consider these lessons today and take them to heart. The first lesson we learn from Esau’s life is that we need to tame our physical desires.

    5-8-03 Watch Your Weak Moments Text: “And Esau said to Jacob, ‘Please feed me with that same ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Larry Turner avatar

    From Disharmoney To A Gift Series

    Contributed by Larry Turner on Jun 6, 2013
     | 3,551 views

    Levi changed his name to Matthew in his Gospel to reflect his heart change.

    Last week we talked about the man who came through the roof with the help of his friends. Remember Jesus was more concerned about his spiritual healing than a physical healing. While his friends expected a physical, healing Jesus instead forgave his sins. It was after the religious people got upset ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    For Such A Time As This

    Contributed by Eric Anthony on Jul 21, 2014
    based on 2 ratings
     | 12,502 views

    In the midst of troublesome times, God has a way that can not be mistaken, God has given us a way out of Satan's 'No Way.'

    “FOR SUCH A TIME AS THIS” SCRIPTURE: ESTHER 4:13-17 I. INTRODUTION A. ESTHER 4:13-17 When we review the book of Esther, we see that Ahasuerus was the king of Persia. God’s people, Israel, wee in the provinces of Persia. Its here that the king had the leaders of 127 ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Charlie Roberts avatar

    "Scandalous Healing"

    Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Oct 22, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,645 views

    They are willing to create a scandal... they are willing to pursue Jesus and what He did for them at all costs... Until they see the breakthrough.. Until they see God working in their situation.. Until there is no more need...

    Scandalous Healing Illus. cured A woman went to her doctor’s office. She was seen by one of the new doctors, but after about 4 minutes in the examination room, she burst out screaming and ran down the hall. An older doctor stopped her and asked what the problem was, and she explained. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    The Lord's Hand Is Not Shortened

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jun 28, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 18,212 views

    To show that the LORD'S HAND is not too short, once He says it, He will fulfill it on our behalf, just watch Him and be still and know that He is GOD. Psalms 46:10 Let be and be still, and know (recognize and understand) that I am God. I will be exalted

    I. EXORDIUM: Is the LORD's Hand short? No. Numbers 11:23 II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that the LORD'S HAND is not too short, once He says it, He will fulfill it on our behalf, just watch Him and be still and know that He is GOD. Psalms 46:10 Let be and be still, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Jerry Flury avatar

    What Do You Worship?

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Feb 9, 2014
    based on 8 ratings
     | 14,825 views

    Christ made this profound statement to the woman at the well, "Ye worship ye know not what: we know what we worship..." Do you know what or who you worship? Do you have the right object of worship?

    What Do You Worship? John 4:19-24 Jesus' encounter with the woman at the well is one of the most beloved stories in the Gospels. While sitting at the well, Christ discussed with her their differing views of worship. In that discussion the Lord made this profound statement, " Ye worship ye know not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist