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  • Darrell Jones avatar

    Scars That Never Go Away

    Contributed by Darrell Jones on Mar 19, 2003
    based on 61 ratings
     | 4,657 views

    Even though we are saved and our sins are forgiven, we can still bear scars that are a direct result of choices we have made.

    Read the story of David’s moral failure. Notice even after David acknowledged his sin he still paid the consequences. It was a scar that would not heal. Introduction: the Bible in 1st Peter 5:8 tells us "the devil as a roaring lion is seeking whom he may devour or destroy, and we are to be on our ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Doubting Thomas

    Contributed by Fred Edwards on Apr 26, 2003
    based on 41 ratings
     | 11,107 views

    Before we hurl accusations at "Didymus," we had better check to see that it is not we in fact who are his twin. There are many who doubt Jesus in on way or another.

    “DOUBTING THOMAS” John 20:24-29 (030427e) A word on verse 23 before we look at Thomas. Commentary writer, Warren Wiersbe said the following: The “remitting” power given in v. 23 does not apply to Christians today, except in the sense that we retain or remit sins as we give sinners the Gospel. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Childhood Of Jesus

    Contributed by Howard Mcglamery on Dec 28, 2003
    based on 45 ratings
     | 6,774 views

    Looking for Jesus in all the wrong places. A Sermon on the boyhood of Jesus when Mary and Joseph forgot Jesus. From approximately age 2 thru 30 very little is known except this passage in Luke which relates to us an incident that takes place when Jesus

    The Childhood of Jesus Luke 2:39-52 Introduction The years between the birth of Christ and the beginning of his earthly ministry at age 30 are referred to as “the Silent Years.” For some reason known only to God, He has chosen to reveal very little of the childhood, youth, and early ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Body Of Christ Series

    Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Jan 13, 2004
    based on 51 ratings
     | 7,284 views

    The church is much like a ball team. In order to achieve victory, all the players must be practiced and ready come game time. In 1 Corinthians, Paul describes the church as the body of Christ. To be victorious we all must play our part. To be victorio

    1 Corinthians 12:12-31 INTRODUCTION One beautiful, sunny afternoon two baseball teams met to play a game. Although it was expected to be a good game, one team was assured of victory. The teams dressed in their respective uniforms, the White Sox in white and the Black Sox in black. Game time ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Like A Tree Planted By The Waters

    Contributed by Jimmy Folks on Feb 6, 2004
    based on 21 ratings
     | 17,739 views

    A sermon showing the way to become stable in the lord

    Psalms 1-1 Having the word in our hearts is very important for our growth in God it is the only way to have direction for our walk each day. If you dont have the word you can’t walk in the light. If you have the word you will know when someone is trying to give you the wrong advise. Some people ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Doubt

    Contributed by Izak Shipman on Feb 6, 2004
    based on 35 ratings
     | 7,380 views

    What is doubt? Can we have victory over it and how?

    Doubt We all know it! The Latin word for doubt - dubitare – it comes from Aryan meaning two. They figured the term “to believe” means to be in “one mind” That’s why you are in “two minds” when you doubt. We know the Bible talk about such a state of doubting in James 1:6 6But let him ask in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Lenten Breakfast: Discernment

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Mar 3, 2004
    based on 54 ratings
     | 3,120 views

    A short devotional for Lent Breakfasts. 10 minutes

    LENT BREAKFAST MARCH 3, 2004 “Lent is a season of intense prayer, fasting and concern for those in need. It offers all Christians an opportunity to prepare for Easter by serious discernment about their lives, with particular attention to the word of God which enlightens the daily journey of all ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Faith That Laughed At Barriers

    Contributed by Bruce Howell on Mar 25, 2004
    based on 87 ratings
     | 2,921 views

    The 4 who brought the paralytic to Jesus possessed character traits that are worth emulating as it relates to faith.

    Faith That Laughed At Barriers Mark 2:1-15 Although the native Americans had no written alphabet before they met the white man, their language was anything but primitive. The vocabulary of many Indian nations was as large as that of their French and English ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Between "The Rock" And A Hard Place

    Contributed by Dr. C. David White on Apr 28, 2002
    based on 127 ratings
     | 12,884 views

    Life is slippery, stressful and full of obstacles, but Jesus is our Rock, our Fortress and our Deliverer.

    Between "The Rock" and a Hard Place 1. Has life ever dealt you a hard blow? Got any enemies? Limitations? (Don’t Go Anywhere!!!) 2. David had killed a lion, a bear and a giant as a young boy. (Invincibility of youth?) 3. David’s enemies had taught him his strengths, limitations and God’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Inquiry Of Christ Series

    Contributed by David Seeley on Sep 21, 2004
    based on 15 ratings
     | 2,915 views

    Fourth in a five week series. I trust this series will help us gain a new appreciation for who Jesus Christ is and what He did for us.

    The Inquiry of Christ Text: John 21:15-17 Give background of the text: >Peter and Friends fishing >Jesus is risen and has appeared to several people. >Jesus appears on the scene and provides the fish that the disciples needed. After a meal of fish and bread, Jesus takes Peter aside and begins to ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Everybody Needs A Nathan

    Contributed by Scott Bradford on Mar 19, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 4,749 views

    This sermon is about the "Nathan’s" of this world who confront the sin, specifically of the pastorate or Leadership of the Church.

    I. How do we deal with the demands of ministry? -the demands take their toll on the pastorate. -illustraition: Jesus walking comes to lame man crying (heals him). He comes to a blind man crying out (heals him). Comes to a man and woman sitting in the ditch crying. "Why are you crying?" (asks ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Trash In Trash Out

    Contributed by Wayne Searls on Sep 27, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 9,122 views

    PROPOSITION: To motivate the hearer to be proactive in controlling the things they meditate upon and speak forth.

    TRASH IN TRASH OUT Philippians 4:8,9 TEXT: (NKJV) Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are honest, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    The Lord's Supper

    Contributed by Jerry Stepp on Mar 5, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,220 views

    Outline of the text showing the sacredness of the Lord’s Supper

    The Lord’s Supper I Corinthians 11:23-30 * The most important fact involved in the table of the Lord is, the Lord of the table, it is His table, He sanctified it and suffered for it. * The bread and wine are memorials not sacraments.. A sacrament is performed to obtain grace.... When ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Charles McCall avatar

    I Know I Can

    Contributed by Charles Mccall on Aug 23, 2003
    based on 95 ratings
     | 10,548 views

    Through Jesus Christ, you can accomplish you goals

    Phillipians 4:13 Topic: I know I can There is a rap song that has been played on the radio a lot for the last couple of months. The rap song is called, “I can”. “I can” is a rap song that was written by Nas. In this song, Nas raps: ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jamie Wright avatar

    How Do You Know You Know Him? Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Jamie Wright on Jul 22, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,186 views

    The Bible is clear that we can know Him? But how do you know that you know him and how can we have that assurance of knowing him?

    Pastor Jamie Wright * MFC * May 24, 2006 Last week: Do you know Him? 1 Cor. 3:10 This week: How do I know that I know Him? 1 John 2:3-11 “Now by this we know that we know Him, if we keep His commandments.” There are three TEST(s) of knowing Him: 1. ATTITUDE TEST towards obeying His Word and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational