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  • Ken Pell avatar

    Palm Sunday: Where Is He ... The King Of The Jews?

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Mar 29, 2015
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    How do we react to the awareness of Christ as King?

    The King of Glory (Responsive Reading) Psalm 24:7-10, Rev. 15:3-4 Leader: Lift up your heads, O you gates; be lifted up, you ancient doors, People: That the King of glory may come in. Leader: Who is this King of glory? People: The LORD strong and mighty, the LORD mighty in battle. Leader: ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    The Servant's Role

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Apr 6, 2015
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    To show that JESUS fulfilled all being a Servant to us and He shares to us what a servant looks like, a Servant looks like the LORD JESUS.

    I. EXORDIUM: Is JESUS our Servant? Yes. Matthew 20:28 Matthew 20:28 (Amplified Bible) 20:28 Just as the Son of Man came not to be waited on but to serve, and to give His life as a ransom for many [the price paid to set them free]. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Barnabas

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Apr 13, 2015
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    Barnabas a man of intergrity, generosity and a man willing to develop the gits of others even at his own expense

    WSG 12-04-2015 Sermon Story: I once read a story in one of Richard Wurmbrand’s books. “An elder of a local free Church in Communist Romania was brought before the judge for embezzlement - a crime he had not committed. His defence lawyer started his defence summation by telling the ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Game Day - Pt. 3 - Play Book Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Sep 8, 2018
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    The game is decided by those who get in the game, not by those who sit in the stands! It is Game Day. Are you on the field?

    Play Book I. Introduction Everyone who has practiced and prepared is in the game. The draft secured the needed components so perceived weaknesses have been eliminated. The crowd rises in anticipation. The whistle blows and the clock starts to tick. It is game day. The game has started. You can ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Judas Contracts The Betrayal Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 26, 2019
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    Judas Iscariot, whom Jesus called “the son of perdition,” lived up to his name by agreeing to hand over Jesus to the religious leaders for a rather insignificant amount of money. How did he get the courage for this evil act? The Bible has the answer.

    Tom Lowe 11/12/2007 HARMONY OF THE GOSPELS JUDAS CONTRACTS THE BETRAYAL Matthew 26:14-16, Mark 14:10-11, LUKE 22:3-6 (ZECHARIAH 11:12) Judas Iscariot[1], whom Jesus called “the son of perdition,” lived up to his name by agreeing to hand over Jesus to the religious leaders for a rather ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Vision Of Purpose

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jan 15, 2017
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    The church faces many difficulties and obstacles while serving the Lord. While these are unavoidable, we do not have to allow them to defeat us. We must maintain our focus on the Lord and follow the vision He has provided.

    A Vision of Purpose Ephesians 3: 20-21 The church at Ephesus was dear to Paul. His ministry among them spanned three years. The church there began with just twelve believers (Acts 19:7), but through faithful effort they experienced amazing growth. Knowing the success in Ephesus, Paul desired them ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Hurting People Are In The Crowd Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Jan 31, 2017
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    Ministry, Love, Others

    The 3 C’s of a Healthy Church - Hurting People are in the Crowd Mark 5:21-34 (p. 702) February 5, 2017 Introduction: I saw this meme on my Facebook page that said, “Be kind for everyone you meet is fighting a battle you know nothing about.” SHOW ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Abiding In Love And Faith

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Apr 18, 2019
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    As believers, we are called to love our neighbor as ourselves. We are also expected to stand boldly upon the Word regarding the faith. This requires a delicate balance that is only possible through a close relationship with Christ.

    Abiding in Love and Faith 2 John 5-8 As we begin our study today, it is important to remember the context of John’s second epistle. The Gospel was being shared throughout the world and people were responding to the Lord as they heard and received the Gospel. Much of the appeal for the Gospel could ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    An Update On The Gerasene Demoniac; A Story Of Power.

    Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Jun 23, 2019
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    The Gerasene demoniac is a true story and not a parable. It has funny and strange features within; but it is a story that allays our fears and demonstrates the power of our Lord. It relieves our

    This sermon was delivered Gordon McCulloch to the congregation at Holy Trinity in Ayr, Ayrshire, Scotland on the 23rd June 2019; Holy Trinity is a Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries. 1 Kings 19:1-4, (5-7), 8-15a Psalm 42 and 43 Galatians 3:23-29 ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

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    The Return Of Christ Series

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Nov 16, 2014
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     | 8,097 views

    View the Second Coming with 3 images, pictures (Material adapted from Daniel Overdorf's book, What the Bible Has To Say About the Church: Rediscovering Community; Chapter 15 Eternally Worshiping, pgs. 380-387)

    HoHum: It seems like stores put out their Christmas merchandise earlier every year. Let’s start selling Christmas stuff in July, beat the holiday rush. Song by Brave Combo- The president was passing laws, Gave a call to Santa Claus He said, "get that toy machine on high. Economy is in a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The L Card

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Feb 26, 2013
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    Been slinging the L card about? Be sure you know what it means.

    Heard a preacher today say that the only ones who use the term legalist are the ones under conviction. No, he was not a fighting Fundie. He was a non-denom. I had that handle laid on me many times over the years by people who did not know what it really meant. I had just hit on a problem they had ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Ain’t Nobody Got Time For That

    Contributed by Kelly Benton on Mar 12, 2013
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     | 37,757 views

    Are we using our time to advance the cause of Jesus and to enhance our relationship with Him? Is our time well spent?

    Sweet Brown is an Oklahoma City resident who was interviewed by local news station KFOR News Channel 4 after evacuating from her apartment building that was set on fire last spring. Her dramatic testimony of the chaotic scene quickly led to massive exposure on YouTube and became viral. On the ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Solving The Death Problem Series

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Apr 21, 2014
     | 6,469 views

    Jesus solves the death problem! In his resurrection he conquereed sin and death and gives us resurrection hope.

    Title: Solving the Death Problem Text: Matthew 28:1-10 Thesis: Jesus solves the death problem! In his resurrection he conquered sin and death and gives us resurrection hope. Introduction I don’t know if you are aware of it or not, but Google, Inc. has rolled out an independent company ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Fresh Remembrance Of Sins Series

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on May 9, 2014
     | 3,291 views

    To show the things that we need to remind ourselves of.

    I. EXORDIUM: Do you have fresh remembrance of forgiveness or sins? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show the things that we need to remind ourselves of. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 10:3 (Amplified Bible) 10:3 But [as it is] these sacrifices annually bring a fresh remembrance of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Christ Is Waiting Series

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on May 19, 2014
     | 2,980 views

    To show that CHRIST is waiting for His coming while sitting at His throne and will soon crush all His enemies under our feet.

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you waiting for the LORD's coming? Good, CHRIST is waiting too. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that CHRIST is waiting for His coming while sitting at His throne and will soon crush all His enemies under our feet. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 10:13 (Amplified ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal