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  • Ralph juthman avatar

    The Day The Cheering Stopped Series

    Contributed by Ralph Juthman on Mar 31, 2012
     | 10,937 views

    A palm Sunday sermon remonding us the necessity of approaching God on His terms, in His way and on His time.

    THE DAY THE CHEERING STOPPED Mark 11:1-11 Palm Sunday Introduction: How many of you have been "April Fooled" already today? There have been some memorable April Fools pranks pulled over the years. Here are a few of the all time favorites. In 2005, the media reported that NASA had discovered water ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    How Committed Are You? Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Apr 7, 2012
     | 7,353 views

    A study of the Gospel of Luke 9: 23 – 27

    Luke 9: 23 – 27 How Committed Are You? 23 Then He said to them all, “If anyone desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow Me. 24 For whoever desires to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for My sake will save it. 25 For ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Believing That Jesus Christ Is The Son Of God - Test #2 Series

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jun 28, 2012
     | 5,478 views

    Is Jesus the Christ, the true Messiah, the promised Messiah of the Old Testament? Is Jesus Christ really the Savior of men, the one sent by God to save us and to give us life? If a person believes these witnesses, then he believes in God.

    Here’s one for you to think about. There was a preacher who worked hard on his sermon all week and then typed it up on Saturday night. During the night, his dog got into his office and, wouldn’t you know it, chewed his sermon up. He didn’t notice it until it was time to go to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Devil Wants To Kill, Steal, And Destroy Your Worship.

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Jun 29, 2012
    based on 14 ratings
     | 52,560 views

    The devil wants to stop your worship because he wants the glory for himself.

    “The Devil wants to kill, steal, and destroy WORSHIP” By Pastor M.L. Maughmer, Jr. QUESTIONS TO PONDER: Why did I come to church? What’s my purpose? Am I fulfilling the reason and purpose stated? John 10:10 “The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    Faith Expansion #3 Series

    Contributed by Larry Walkemeyer on Sep 22, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,174 views

    A verse by verse message on Hebrews 11:20-29 teaching people to live an "I CAN" life through faith.

    Faith comes in CANS. Most of my childhood I was raised by a single mother. Her favorite saying was, “CAN’T never did anything but sit on a fence post & cry!” Whenever I said, I can’t do this. I can’t face this. She would respond with this saying. She wanted me to live in the land of FAITH, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    God’s Answer To Our Family Problems

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Sep 24, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,329 views

    God wants to help us with our family problems, and here the Lord shows us 5 things to do.

    God’s Answer to Our Family Problems Matthew 19:1-12 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - Sept. 20, 2009 *Let me start by saying that this Scripture gives a strong message against divorce. But don’t tune me out if you have gone through a divorce or you are struggling in your marriage ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Perry Greene avatar

    Just Deserts Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Mar 8, 2012
     | 7,209 views

    Jewish people refer to themselves as "desert people" for their wanderings in the wilderness and their instruction there by the hand of God. We all have desert experiences which teach us the sweetness of God in trying times.

    1. Story of the water pump in the desert There’s a legend about a man who was lost in the desert, dying of thirst. As he wandered in that terribly hot desert, he stumbled upon a dilapidated shack. There wasn’t much to it, but, at least, it would provide a little bit of shade and respite ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Remember Your Freedom Series

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Mar 17, 2012
     | 5,774 views

    Grace over Rules & Regulations. (Powerpoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    SERMON OUTLINE: (1). Refuse to judge by externals (16-17) (2). Reject false authority (18-19) (3). Repudiate religious rules (20-23) SERMON BODY: Ill: • There once was a man who owned a record company. • Can the older folks explain what records were to the younger folks! • (They were of ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    A Leader’s Life Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Aug 17, 2012
     | 8,329 views

    This passage gives us insight into the life of church leaders.

    Introduction This passage gives us insight into the life of church leaders. Having instructed the churches on how to respond to persecution, Peter now addresses the church leaders. He first establishes the basis by which he instructs the elders. He then exhorts them to be shepherds with a ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Is Your Faith Alive? Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Aug 21, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,029 views

    1. Two pictures of dead faith: Deserted saints & Devilish spirits (vs. 15-20). 2. Two pictures of living faith: Abraham & Rahab (vs. 21-26). Abraham: Followed God; Put his future in God’s hands; Put his family in God’s hands.

    Christianity Where the Rubber Meets the Road Part 6: Is Your Faith Alive? James 2:14-26 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - March 18, 2012 *Is your faith alive? -- This is an extremely important question, and James helps give us the answer. 1. He helps us first of all, by giving us 2 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Johnny A. Palmer Jr. avatar

    Descriptive Greeting Continued - Called By The Holy Spirit Series

    Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Oct 12, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,404 views

    Those who are called by God

    Intro: 1. In the U.S. alone, a total of over 5 billion greeting cards are produced. Over $150 million are spent on postage to mail them. The smallest greeting card ever sent was to the Prince of Wales written on a grain of rice! 2. We continue with Judes Descriptive Greeting, last week we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Here Come Da Judge!

    Contributed by James May on Sep 30, 2009
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,806 views

    There is a judgment that we must use but we have to make sure we use the right criteria. Whatever judgment we use, that’s the judgment we also want Christ to use for us.

    Here Come Da Judge! By Pastor Jim May All of us have found ourselves being judgmental at times. It’s a natural thing to make quick judgments of another person based upon our own pre-conceived beliefs and personal standards for dress, appearance and mannerisms. The first time you meet someone, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Cut Away The Death Traps

    Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Oct 4, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,173 views

    How can we avoid laying death traps for others and for ourselves? Jesus addresses that issue for his disciples and for us. Parts: A. By fighting party pride that looks down on others B. By fighting what draws your heart into sin C. As God’s Word salts you

    Text: Mark 9:38-50 Theme: Cut Away the Death Traps A. By fighting party pride that looks down on others B. By fighting what draws your heart into sin C. As God’s Word salts you Season: Pentecost 18b Date: October 4, 2009 Web page: ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    It's Only A Test

    Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Oct 5, 2009
    based on 25 ratings
     | 56,178 views

    “All of life is a test.” Life indeed is full of tests, from the Cradle to the Grave, but Life iteslf is the most important test.

    Dr. Wayne A. Lawson Antioch Institutional Baptist Church Oklahoma City, OK 73105 Preached Sunday October 4, 2009 RevWLawson@aol.com TITLE: IT’S ONLY A TEST SCRIPTURE: GENESIS 22:1 / HEBREWS 11:8-11, 17-19 I am not sure that anyone this morning enjoyed taking Tests or Exams during our School ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Living Honorably For Jesus Series

    Contributed by E. True Neilson on Dec 16, 2014
     | 5,801 views

    The book of Hebrews is all about Jesus!

    SIMPLY JESUS LIVING HONORABLY FOR JESUS HEBREWS 13:1-4 INTRODUCTION -There are some downright crazy people in our world. -This last week in the news we had… -A band of atheists from New Jersey who were offended by a 10 commandments monument outside of a Court House in Florida. -They sued to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ