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  • Michael Luke avatar

    The Rewards Of Forgiveness Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on May 16, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 30,237 views

    Forgiveness brings three signficant rewards: makes you more like God, draws you closer to God, and recaptures the freedom of your soul.

    SERIES: “DISCOVER FORGIVENESS: Finding Freedom Through Forgiveness” TEXT: SELECTED TITLE: “THE REWARDS OF FORGIVENESS” OPEN: A. Good news and bad news this morning: 1. Bad news a. People have let you down b. Because ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Faithfulness In A Strange Land Series

    Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Nov 30, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,101 views

    Where do you need to "draw the line" in your life?

    Singing the Songs of The Lord in a Strange Land. October 17, 2004 Daniel 1 Faithfulness in a Strange Land A few years ago, a good friend invited me to join his corporation’s team for a charity 24-hour relay run. As I hung out with him and his colleagues for the day, I realized what a different ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Nebuchadnezzar: Mightiest King

    Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Oct 21, 2006
    based on 30 ratings
     | 16,276 views

    Drawing on strengths and weaknesses of King Nebuchandezzar to become better Christians

    Nebuchadnezzar: Mightiest King Daniel 4 The first four chapters of the book of Daniel tell the story of King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon. Nebuchadnezzar was a mighty and powerful king. In 605 B.C., Nebuchadnezzar defeated Pharaoh Necho of Egypt and brought Judah under his control. It was during ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Don't Give Up In Prayer

    Contributed by Tom Feola on Aug 18, 2012
     | 4,627 views

    We need to draw a circle as we stay bold in prayer

    Honi, The circle maker From the book The Circle Maker, Praying circles around your Biggest dreams and greatest fears. Mark Batterson. Young children danced in the downpour like it was the first rainfall they’d ever seen. And it was. Parents threw back their heads, opened their mouths, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Mark Mitchell avatar

    Salvation, Baptism, And The Lord’s Supper

    Contributed by Mark Mitchell on Mar 23, 2015
     | 3,430 views

    Salvation, Baptism, and the Lord's Supper are closely tied together

    Romans 10:9-10 Romans 6:1-11 Matthew 26:26-30 I. Salvation (Romans 10:9-17) A. A genuine faith (Romans 4:13-25) B. An example of genuine faith - (Job 2:9-10) - (Luke 23:42 Then he said to Jesus, “Lord, remember me when you come into your kingdom.) - Story of Charles Templeton losing his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Light Houses Not Bug Lights

    Contributed by Nicky Johnson on Mar 8, 2004
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,283 views

    This sermon shows how we should draw people to Christ.

    LIGHT HOUSES NOT BUG LIGHTS MAT. 5: 14Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid. 15Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick; and it giveth light unto all that are in the house. 16Let your light so shine before men, that they ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Bernard Dawson avatar

    Missing Christmas

    Contributed by Bernard Dawson on Dec 15, 2002
    based on 15 ratings
     | 8,991 views

    An effort to draw attention to the risk of missing the real meaning of Christmas.

    MISSING CHRISTMAS Luke 2:1-7 George Mason was an astute businessman. He was also unsocial, single and against Christmas. He was a modern day Ebenezer Scrooge who wished for Christmas to move along so business and profits could resume. On Christmas eve as his workers were leaving he accidentally ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    A Man Who Kissed Heavens Door And Went To Hell.

    Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Jun 7, 2004
    based on 25 ratings
     | 7,130 views

    Think how close Judas came but went to hell.

    A man who kissed heavens door and went to hell. Matthew 26: 47 -- 50. 06/06/04 I want to invite you to turn to the gospel of Matthew chapter 26. Today I want to preach a message about a man who kissed heavens door, but went to hell. Think how close to heaven he came, yet he went to hell. Now ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    From Wee Little To Great Big Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jul 13, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,119 views

    In order to draw nearer to Jesus we need to make the effort.

    From Wee Little to Great Big Text: Lk. 19:1-10 Introduction 1. Read Lk. 19:1-10 2. Illustration: A certain man was troubled with dizzy spells. He went from one doctor to another and none could tell him what the problem was. He tried everything, it seemed. Finally, it was bothering him so ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Ric Veal avatar

    A Church For The Last Days (Part 2)

    Contributed by Ric Veal on Jan 28, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,059 views

    As the coming of Christ draws near, what kind of a church is needed?

    A CHURCH FOR THE LAST DAYS (Part 2) 2 Tim. 4:1-5 Introduction: What kind of a church is needed as the days of Christ draw near? 1. The COMMAND of the MASTER (v.2a)Preach 2. The CERTAINTY of the MESSENGER (v.2b)Word 3. The CONTENTS of the MESSAGE (v.2d)Balanced gospel 4. The COMMITMENT that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dan Southern avatar

    Words From The Cross # 3 Series

    Contributed by Dan Southern on Mar 9, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,604 views

    This sermon address the topic of how close one is to the cross.

    Title: Words from the Cross Sub Title: Close to the Cross (Affection) Text: John 19: 25- 27 “Father, forgive them for they do not know what they are doing” Luke 23:34 (A word of forgiveness) “Assuredly, I say unto you, today you will be with me in paradise” Luke 23: 39- 43 (A word of ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Byron Sherman avatar

    Drawn To Jesus-4 Series

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Oct 7, 2014
     | 3,550 views

    4 of 5. John recalled the manner by which Jesus’ disciples first became convinced that He was Messiah. Some will become Jesus' disciples. But What draws/attracts those disciples? Disciples are drawn to Jesus thru their…

    DRAWN TO JESUS—IV—John 1:35-51 Attention: My being drawn to the field of biological oceanography.—always fascinated with the ocean & with animals. I had no desire to be a tax consultant or an accountant—I can’t even imagine how tediously miserable I would be as either ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    All Saints' Memorial Service

    Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Nov 7, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,069 views

    A short talk given at an all-Saints' Memorial Day service, giving thanks to God for loved ones who have died. In short, God knows us, God stays close to us, and God made us.

    In 2008 I spent seven months in bed suffering from severe debilitating pain in my neck. My neck muscles were twisting my head in 3 directions. My right ear was almost resting on my shoulder. In many ways it was a horrible time. It tested my faith. The result was a deeper trust in the God who knows ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Rich Anderson avatar

    Encouragement Series

    Contributed by Rich Anderson on Feb 18, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 20,662 views

    I suspect all of us can identify a Barnabas or two in our past who gave us a second chance. Maybe it was a parent or a relative or a teacher or a church leader or a close friend. Christianity means second chances.

    God wants to come to His world, but He wants to come to it through man. This is the mystery of our existence. He wants to come to this world through you. Proverbs 15:23 says, “A man has joy by an apt answer, and how delightful is a timely word.” I enjoyed a Charles Schulz cartoon ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Glorify The Name Of The Lord

    Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Mar 12, 2024
     | 1,329 views

    It should be our goal to glorify the name of the Lord as we live on this earth and wait for His return. That is a prayer that we should pray for ourselves and for each other. So lets look more closely at this prayer.

    Alba 3-10-2023 GLORIFY THE NAME OF THE LORD II Thessalonians 1:11-12 In a book titled “Mornings With Jesus” Katie Jones wrote, "One morning I overslept. Then, while rushing around the kitchen, I spilled a glass of orange juice all over the counter. After that, I got stuck behind a slow driver ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ