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  • Gregory Griffin avatar

    A Frustrated Jesus- Sermon 2 Series

    Contributed by Gregory Griffin on Jun 24, 2014
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     | 5,907 views

    The Struggle continues as Jesus deals with His Disciples. God goes to the extreme implementing "Visual Aids", "Live Witnesses" and "Audio from Heaven"......but they still don't get it.

    “Frustrated Jesus" Sermon 2 Mark 9 Summerfield Baptist Church / Gregg Griffin Sr. 6.22.14 A.M. Service I can recall while working that on the occasion that someone made a huge mistake, my boss would look at whoever the manager was over the employee who made the mistake and say, “It ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Demonstrated Powerful Gospel Of Jesus Christ

    Contributed by Charles Downing on Jul 23, 2015
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    The Gospel is powerful! It is meant by the Lord to be both seen and heard. It is intended to be presented to this world both in the preached word and in visible manifestation and demonstration of the Holy Spirit's power.

      The Demonstrated Powerful Gospel of Jesus Christ Summary: The Gospel is powerful! It is meant by the Lord to be both seen and heard. It is intended to be presented to this world both in the preached word and in visible manifestation and demonstration of the Holy Spirit's power. Matthew ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Rules For Attempting The Impossible

    Contributed by Joel Santos on Nov 21, 2004
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     | 12,111 views

    How long has it been since you attempted something that seems humanly impossible? Dr. Charles Channey spoke to St. Louis Baptist Association and gave four rules for attempting the impossible.

    RULES FOR ATTEMPTING THE IMPOSSIBLE Matt 14:25-32 “And in the fourth watch of the night He came to them, walking on the sea. And when the disciples saw Him walking on the sea, they were frightened, saying, "It is a ghost!" And they cried out for fear. But immediately Jesus spoke to them, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Unreal

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Oct 12, 2011
     | 4,803 views

    Sometimes things are beyond our capability to comprehend.

    Matthew 21: 33 – 46 / Unreal Intro: 30 Years ago, Stephen Watt was a Wyoming State Trooper on patrol when he stopped a car suspected of being involved in a bank robbery. Suddenly a bullet pierced the windshield and hit Stephen in the eye. The perpetrator came to the car and shot Stephen 4 ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Highway To Life

    Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Aug 5, 2005
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     | 3,725 views

    This sermon was presented at a funeral service on how we overcome the world - the world of temporary setbacks and trouble.

    ¡§The Highway to Life¡¨ Scripture: 1 John 5:1-5 Text: For everyone born of God overcomes the world. This is the victory that has overcome the world, even our faith. (verse 4) Having been a trucker, I¡¦m sure Ray has travelled more highways than we can imagine. I would bet though that no route ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    "It Is For Your Good That I Am Going Away."

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Aug 21, 2013
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     | 7,352 views

    We often wish Jesus was still here today. We envy the disciples who had God in their presence. They could be with him and talk with him-physically. But here we see Jesus telling them that it’s a good thing that he’s leaving them. Let’s find out why.

    “IT IS FOR YOUR GOOD THAT I AM GOING AWAY” John 16:1-7 INTRODUCTION: We often wish Jesus was still here today. We envy the disciples who had God in their presence. They could be with him and talk with him-physically. But here we see Jesus telling them that it’s a good thing that ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Will Christians Go Through The Tribulation Period? (Viii) Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Feb 23, 2021
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    Olivet Discourse is examined as the relationship of the rapture to end-time events is analyzed. Exegetical challenges found in Matthew 24 and the parallel passages are discussed. This study focuses on Matthew 24:1-14.

    We have been seeking to answer the question: Will Christians go through the tribulation period. This is the eighth message in the series. In this session we will begin an analysis of the Olivet Discourse. The Olivet Discourse is Jesus’s prophetic message recorded in Matthew 24, Mark 13, and Luke ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Get Ready For Action Pt 2 Series

    Contributed by Bill Lyle on Sep 12, 2006
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     | 2,124 views

    A study in First Peter

    I. What are the truths that require action A. You are loved by God! vs. 2 B. You are sanctified by the Spirit of God! vs. 2 C. You are born again! vs. 3 D. You have a living hope! vs. 3 E. You have an inheritance! vs. 4 F. You will face trails! vs. 6 G. You believe in a real person, Jesus! vs. ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Cleansing Your Conscience

    Contributed by Tommy Oliver on Jan 17, 2008
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     | 5,166 views

    A Clear outlined message on how to have a clean conscience

    OPENING ILLUSTRATION: The story is told of a man that consulted a doctor "Ive been misbehaving Doc, and my conscience is troubling me". he complained, " And you want something that will strengthen your willpower? asked the Doctor. "well no said the man I was thinking of something that would weaken ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Test Of True Love

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 15, 2010
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    The test of true Love. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    Sermon outline: LOVE IS PROVED BY: by sacrifice (vs 16) by mercy (vs 17) by actions (vs 18) THE RESULTS OF TRUE LOVE: assurance (vs 19-20) answered prayer (vs 21-22) abiding (vs 23-24) Sermon text: Ill: • 4 boys in secondary school had a reputation of playing truant; • One morning they ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Why Do We Do What We Do?

    Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Sep 16, 2009
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     | 5,373 views

    Why tithing is important.

    Intro. Today is All Tithe Sunday. This year in Stewardship, I did not teach a lot on what the Tithe is. Some disregard it, some scoff at it, but the tithe is an acknowledgment that we believe God provides all we have, and that God is faithful to us. The tithe is the first part of what God ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    We Need A Fire

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Aug 15, 2019
     | 4,820 views

    We must be "on fire" for the gospel of Christ Jesus and faithful to God's leading.

    We Need A Fire Luke 12:49 - 56 Intro: Three people died and were waiting at the pearly gates. The first man said to St. Peter, “I served faithfully as a pastor for over 50 years.” Peter told him to step aside and wait. The second person said, “I served my church faithfully for 40 years.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Great Signs From Heaven

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Nov 11, 2010
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     | 5,331 views

    We are called by Christ Jesus to live for today, hope for tomorrow and rest on the promise that Christ is coming in His due time. We cannot fear the future because it is in God’s hands. We cannot fear today because it is in God’s hands. So live and wa

    Luke 21: 5 – 11 / Great Signs From Heaven Intro: Whisper to one person in the congregation the following: “Jesus loves you! Jesus loves me!” --- Caution them to not tell anyone what they have been told. --- How many of you are even slightly curious about what I shared with ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Dare To Worship Again Series

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 2, 2003
    based on 66 ratings
     | 9,169 views

    A Palm Sunday sermon calling people to true worship by excitedly anticipating and then really meeting our gentle king.

    Dare to Worship Again – “Up From The Grave” Lent 2003 John 12:12-19 April 13, 2003 Intro: On the way home from church one day, a family was complaining about the service they had just attended: “The music was sure awful today,” said the mom. “Yes, and I thought that young half-bald preacher ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Owens avatar

    The Message Of The Cross Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Apr 14, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,545 views

    The remedy for division rooted in pride is the proper appreciation for the Cross.

    Introduction: A. I love the story of the two men were digging a ditch on a very hot day. 1. One said to the other, “Why are we down in this hole digging a ditch when our boss is standing up there in the shade of a tree?” 2. “I don’t know,” responded the other. “I’ll ask him.” 3. So he climbed ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ