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  • Ray Scott avatar

    "A Big Change In A Small Man"

    Contributed by Ray Scott on May 20, 2004
    based on 30 ratings
     | 8,656 views

    In the story of Zacchaeus we see that we may not only have physical, but spiritual handicaps that keep us from seeing Christ. The change in his life was proof of his salvation.

    “A Big Change In A Small Man” Luke 19:1-10 INTRODUCTION: Tell the story of Zach … SONG – “Zaccheus was a wee little man …” Luke 19:1-2 – “Jericho” – Jesus is on His way to Jerusalem … to the cross. Jericho is about 15 miles from Jerusalem. It was a big, rich city. There were 3 tax collection ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Living Water Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Nov 3, 2002
    based on 50 ratings
     | 11,125 views

    The woman at the well helps us learn about our need for the living water of CHrist.

    First Baptist Church October 6, 2002 Living Water John 4:1-42 Have you ever tried to draw a picture of what a character from the Bible looks like? If you have the artistic ability that I do, you’d end up with stick people. For the next couple of moments, I want you to paint a mental picture or ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What The Death Of Jesus Means To Us

    Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Mar 14, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 6,042 views

    Jesus died that we might not have to die spiritually.

    WHAT THE DEATH OF JESUS MEANS TO US Matthew 26:45-52 “He humbled Himself and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross.” Phil 2:8 In the NT 175 times the death of Christ is mentioned. So all the great doctrines of the Bible are built around this subject. A doctrine that we ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The Humiliation Of Jesus

    Contributed by Dennis Williams on Jul 24, 2002
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,703 views

    Jesus was humiliated for our cause

    25Jan02 The Humiliation of Jesus (he is the central theme of our witness) *There must be no confusion when explaining Jesus to people *The cultist will try and trap you. *There is a doctrine called Christology- Which is the study of Christ and His works. * We must learn how to expound our faith: ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Two Responses To Sin

    Contributed by John Harvey on Oct 6, 2005
    based on 39 ratings
     | 11,776 views

    Sin has consequences in our lives. The text is the story of two men, Saul and David and how they handled their sin.

    “Two Responses to Sin” October 9, 2005 Today is a message dealing with a very uncomfortable topic. Sin has become an issue that all too often churches don’t want to address and don’t want to deal with. We like to focus on grace and mercy and forgiveness, but we fail sometimes to really look at ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Maundy Thursday - He Thought Of Me

    Contributed by John Kah on Mar 24, 2005
    based on 115 ratings
     | 18,063 views

    There is one idea that ties all of the events of Maundy Thursday together and explains why Jesus pressed on - the idea that Jesus thought of me.

    “He Thought of Me” Hebrews 12:2 The words that I just shared with you out of the Gospel of Matthew {reading Matt. 26:26-29, 36-46}tell part of the story about what happened to Jesus on the evening of that first Maundy Thursday. We know that He instituted the Lord’s Supper. We know the story ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    "The Race Of Life” Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Mar 22, 2006
    based on 128 ratings
     | 35,462 views

    Hebrews # 22. In the race of life if we are to run a good race there are four things we must do!

    A Study of the Book of Hebrews Jesus is Better Sermon # 22 “The Race of Life” Hebrews 12:1-3 The scene that is set in Hebrews 12 is that of a Track and Field event. The runners have gathered and the event is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Is Closer Than You Think

    Contributed by Andy Grossman on Feb 2, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,528 views

    God loves us and His eyes are on the righteous. The prayers of the righteous are answered. How to become righteous

    “God is Closer Than You Think” February 4, 2007 “For The Eyes of the Lord run to and fro throughout the whole earth to show Himself strong on behalf of those whose heart is loyal to Him." 2 Chronicles 16:9 NKJV "The Eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, and His ears are open to their cry. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    The Worst Imaginable Nightmare Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Jan 15, 2008
     | 3,297 views

    Exposition of Acts 9:1-19 about four aspects of the conversion of the Apostle Paul

    Text: Acts 9:1-19, Title: The Worst Imaginable Nightmare, Date/Place: NRBC, 1/13/08, AM A. Opening illustration: Have you heard of the best-selling book called “The Worst Case Scenario Survival Handbook.” It’s a manual, written in quite a factual tone, based on interviews with experts in a variety ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Altar

    Contributed by Charlie Scalf on Jan 26, 2008
    based on 9 ratings
     | 19,217 views

    The purpose and the need of the altar in our church and most importantly, in our lives

    The Altar Rom 12:1-2 Text Rom 12:1-3 1 Cor 1:27 - 29 (NKJV) 27But God has chosen the foolish things of the world to put to shame the wise, and God has chosen the weak things of the world to put to shame the things which are mighty; 28and the base things of the world and the things which are ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    "Why Have You Forsaken Me?" Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Mar 6, 2007
    based on 37 ratings
     | 11,301 views

    A sermon on the fourth saying of our Savior from the cross.

    The anguish of our Savior on Calvary was foretold by David in Psalm 22. While I would encourage you to read the entire Psalm, I want to just share with you the first 8 verses. “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me? Why are you so far from saving me, so far from the words of my groaning? O my ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Church To Die For Series

    Contributed by Tim Hbc on Oct 16, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,619 views

    The perspective that kept Paul from discouragement - a remarkable revelation of the gospel and a stunning picture of the church...

    Introduction A company Director tells the story about a day when he and his wife stopped off at a petrol station. It was a run down station, with only one pump. It was an old fashioned petrol station and he asked the attendant to fill the tank and check the oil. Meanwhile he went for a little walk ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tom Shepard avatar

    Proverbs 3 - Do Not Forget My Law Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Aug 18, 2010
    based on 28 ratings
     | 12,860 views

    This is a look at the third chapter of Proverbs.

    Pearls From Proverbs - Chapter Three We continue our study on the Book of Proverbs. Let us now look at chapter three. DO NOT FORGET MY LAW 1 My son, do not forget my law, But let your heart keep my commands; Proverbs 3:1 (NKJV) As the ark of the covenant held the two tables of the law placed ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Incognito Christ

    Contributed by Darrell Coats on Apr 18, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,473 views

    Christ comes to us today in the guise of the poor.

    The Incognito Christ Matthew 25:31- 46 Introduction: The point of our scripture reading for today reminds me of an ancient legend about one of the early saints. St. Lawrence was one of seven ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    A New Beginning

    Contributed by Kelvin Parks on Feb 25, 2008
    based on 30 ratings
     | 27,558 views

    A New Beginning - A New Year’s Eve Sermon

    A NEW BEGINNING Proverbs 1:7 Preached By Kelvin l Parks On 31 December 2007 At Gideon Missionary Baptist Church Waukegan, IL   (v.7) The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge: but fools despise wisdom and instruction.   Subject:  A NEW BEGINNING   Let us deal briefly with the “B” portion ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist