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  • Alan McCann avatar

    I Am The Good Shepherd Series

    Contributed by Alan Mccann on Apr 25, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 9,021 views

    The Good Shepherd lays down his life only to take it up that the sheep might live - in light of Psalm 23.

    I AM THE GOOD SHEPHERD JOHN 10 VERSES 11-21 What is your image of Shepherds? Do they have a beard? Wear woolly jumpers and have a shepherd’s crook in their hands? Maybe one man and his dog is the only time you have ever seen a shepherd. We all have this stereotypical idea of what a shepherd is ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    "What I Should Have Said Was..."

    Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Jun 2, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 2,885 views

    I am sure that all the way down from the mountain, Peter must have kept uttering this sermon to himself!

    Title: "What I should have said was..." Introduction: Have you had an awakening? When Jesus took with him his inter-circle of disciples to the top of the mountain, he desired that they should see him glorified. As Jesus was in prayer, Peter, James, and John fell asleep. The Church needs an ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    He Came To Seek And To Save

    Contributed by Tim Gresham on Jan 19, 2004
    based on 18 ratings
     | 5,555 views

    A textual sermon breaking down the purpose of why Christ came. Simple, 4-point outline with cross-references and illustrations.

    He Came to Seek and to Save by Pastor Tim Gresham Text: Luke 19:10 I. His Incarnation is Selfless “For the Son of Man has come….” Incarnation (Lat. in and caro, stem carn, meaning “flesh”). In the context of Christian theology, the act whereby the eternal Son of God, the Second Person of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Apple avatar

    No Contest Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 46 ratings
     | 6,180 views

    REBELLIOUS WORLD LEADERS MUST BOW DOWN BEFORE GOD’S ANOINTED RULER OR BE BROKEN BY GOD’S WRATH

    BIG IDEA: REBELLIOUS WORLD LEADERS MUST BOW DOWN BEFORE GOD’S ANOINTED RULER OR BE BROKEN BY GOD’S WRATH Note: It is important to determine who is speaking in each section I. (:1-3) THE FUTILITY OF FIGHTING AGAINST THE RULE OF GOD -- FORGET IT! A. (:1) It Doesn’t Make any Sense "Why are the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Bending God's Ear

    Contributed by Mike Turner on Jun 8, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 10,053 views

    The Psalmist asked God to "bow down thine ear." Do you need to bend God’s ear today ?

    Psalms 86 1. Bow down thine ear, O Lord, hear me: for I am poor and needy. 2. Preserve my soul; for I am holy: O thou my God, save thy servant that trusteth in thee. 3. Be merciful unto me, O Lord: for I cry unto thee daily. 4. Rejoice the soul of thy servant: for unto thee, O Lord, do I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    La Prueba De "La Verdadera Religion" Series

    Contributed by Carlos Camarena on Apr 7, 2003
    based on 27 ratings
     | 10,796 views

    When the Gospel has been watered down through the preaching of "cheap grace", James makes a call for a "true religion."

    La prueba de "la verdadera religión" Texto: Santiago 1:27 Lectura Bíblica: Mateo 25:33-40 I. Introducción A. Después de un breve receso por motivos de fuerza mayor, retomamos nuestra serie en Santiago. Bienvenidos una vez más. Esperamos que la gracia de Dios nos dé entendimiento al estudiar ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

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    When Christmas Is Over

    Contributed by Andrew Chan on Jan 7, 2003
    based on 29 ratings
     | 2,842 views

    The Story of the Magi has great things to teach us about what to do when the excitement of Christmas dies down.

    The Story of the Magi has great things to teach us about what to do when the excitement of Christmas dies down. DEDICATION: Wise Men’s (Magi) Response Matthew 2:1-2 (NIV) 1After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod. Magi from the east came to Jerusalem, 2and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    It Only Takes A Few

    Contributed by Michael Hensley on Sep 22, 2001
    based on 140 ratings
     | 7,640 views

    Two small groups turned the world upside down. Compares Paul and Silas and the hijackers of the Attack on America. Speaks of motive.

    Making a BIG difference is not as unlikely as it may seem. We have before us, today, two examples of small groups that turned the world upside down. The first group: The hijackers. 19 hijackers have turned the world upside down. (Think about that number, only 19!)  Less people than it ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Overcoming Double-Mindedness

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Feb 18, 2008
    based on 11 ratings
     | 23,299 views

    Are you blown to and fro by every wind of doctrine that comes down the Christian pipe? Here is how to put a stop to it.

    Christianview Church April 23, 1995 Overcoming Double-Mindedness James 1:5-8 If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him. But when he asks, he must believe and not doubt, because he who doubts is like a wave of ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Worshipping God In Crisis

    Contributed by Sanjaykumar Sanil on Feb 23, 2008
    based on 12 ratings
     | 10,976 views

    This is one of the practical way to deal with the crisis, specially when we are bogged down with anxiety, fear, frustration, confusion and worry.

    In this one life that we got, we go through all kinds of situations. We have good times and bad times. When we are faced with crisis in life, what do we do and how do we respond to it? One of the way we can respond to the crisis is by ’Worshipping God’. Job is an perfect example for us. Job 1:20 ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Kevin Ruffcorn avatar

    Reassign Your Resources Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Mar 6, 2008
     | 4,032 views

    It is impossible to love from afar. Christians are called to share their blessings and get "down and dirty" in their sharing of the gospel and their service of others.

    Much of the content of this sermon was taken from a sample sermon by Rick Rusaw, author of "Living a Life on Loan" Standared Publishing Luke 10:27-37, Matthew 25:14-30 “Reassign Your Resources” INTRODUCTION We are people who have been created, loved, forgiven and called by God. God has ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Charles Wallis avatar

    Get Up! Series

    Contributed by Charles Wallis on Nov 17, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 23,705 views

    Saul was knocked down by the power of God. Sometimes we need a spiritual knockout, but we also need to get up.

    Get Up! A Spiritual Knockout: How getting knocked down can change your whole life. Nov. 16, 2008 Review: Acts 1-8 The Church is in a great transition: from inward (Jews) to outward (Gentiles) C. S. Lewis said “God whispers to us in our pleasures; speaks in our consciences; but shouts in our ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • David Flowers avatar

    Moving What Matters To The Middle Series

    Contributed by David Flowers on Mar 14, 2009
     | 3,592 views

    Part 8 in series Slowing Down, Dave continues examining what it means to restructure life so that God is at the center.

    Moving What Matters to the Middle Slowing Down, part 8 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers January 24, 2009 Tonight I want to talk to you about moving what matters to the middle. Remember two weeks ago we were talking about how you and I are, like Daniel in the Bible, stranded in Babylon. ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Alvin Hathaway, Sr. avatar

    A King Is Coming

    Contributed by Alvin Hathaway, Sr. on Mar 21, 2009
    based on 21 ratings
     | 7,199 views

    Ride on King Jesus. Ride on into our lives. Ride on until judgement run down as waters, and righteous as a mighty stream.

    A King Is Coming Luke 19:41-44 The City of Jerusalem, high on Mt Zion, had taken on a festive air. The City was heavy with expectancy. The air was anxious awaiting the coming of Messiah – the deliverance of God. Isaiah had said a king would reign in righteousness – God’s king. Such was the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When You Feel Like Quitting

    Contributed by William Mouser on Feb 26, 2006
    based on 27 ratings
     | 8,720 views

    Jesus’ transfiguration is recorded in the gospels to embolden the disciples and their converts down the ages, as they face discouragement on the way to God’s Kingdom.

    Psalm 27, 1 Kings 19:9-18, 2 Peter 1:16-21, Mark 9:2-9 When you feel like quitting On July 4, 1952, a young woman named Florence Chadwick waded into the water off Catalina Island. She was setting out to swim the channel from the island to the California coast. This was no novice undertaking. ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican