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  • Bob Briggs avatar

    A Call For Prayer

    Contributed by Bob Briggs on Dec 15, 2000
    based on 30 ratings
     | 7,883 views

    There is a need for the church to turn back to prayer to advance the Kingdom of God

    As we begin 1997, there is an important call, not only in the Assemblies of God, but in churches throughout the world to return to the alter, to return to prayer as a vital part of our Christian life. Throughout the month of January in the evening services I am going to be spending time ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Sermon On The Mount Lesson 13

    Contributed by Bill Prater on Jan 1, 2001
    based on 84 ratings
     | 8,237 views

    Lesson 13

    To this point in the Lord’s sermon He has taken us through the Beatitudes where we learned that genuine salvation begins when we realize our poorness of spirit and spiritual bankruptcy before God. At that point we begin to mourn over our sinfulness. This mourning leads to a meek humbling of one’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Wind

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on Jul 22, 2003
    based on 28 ratings
     | 11,928 views

    A sermon for Trinity Sunday

    Holy Trinity Sunday John 3:1-17 "The Wind"   3:1 ¶ Now there was a man of the Pharisees, named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews. 2 This man came to Jesus by night and said to him, "Rabbi, we know that you are a teacher come from God; for no one can do these signs that you do, unless God is with ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    At The Cross - The Cross & Fruitfulness Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 19, 2002
    based on 307 ratings
     | 60,129 views

    Death comes before resurrection. In John 12, Jesus is telling us death comes before ministry.

    OPENING: Two engineers, one from I.U. and the other from Notre Dame, were out in a yard standing by a flagpole, vigorously discussing something. A student from Purdue happened by and asked what they were arguing about. "Oh," replied the student from I.U., "we were discussing how best to determine ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Day Death Died

    Contributed by Jay Patton on May 15, 2002
    based on 29 ratings
     | 10,374 views

    Preached on Easter Sunday, the emphasis is on the results of Jesus’ death, burial and resurrection.

    Introduction: Taking a Shortcut Read Scripture/Pray Background: Paul is writing to correct false teaching re: the Gospel THE importance of Easter! Purpose Statement: Because of Christ’s death & resurrection… I. Victory of Death is Removed A. Spiritual 1. We are more than physical ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Blessings Of Justification Series

    Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Dec 15, 2002
    based on 65 ratings
     | 9,406 views

    Through justification we experience all the blessings of God’s love, not just the promise of eternal life but also in this present life! 1. We have Peace with God, 2. We Stand in Grace, 3. We Rejoice in Hope.

    The Blessings of Justification Romans 5:1–11 INTRODUCTION Once a farmer was interviewing prospective workers. The farmer asked one young man “What makes you the best person for the job?” The young man answered, “I can sleep when the wind blows.” Now the farmer thought this to be a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Ye Must Be Born Again

    Contributed by Niles Lloyd on Dec 3, 2001
    based on 411 ratings
     | 49,701 views

    SALVATION

    Title: Ye must be born again! Nov.11, 01 Text: John 3:1 - 7 Intro: Ill. Billy Graham Tells of a time early in his ministry when he arrived in a small town to preach at a meeting. He had arrived a little bit early to finish writing a letter for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Facing Opposition From The Carnal

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 8, 2001
    based on 11 ratings
     | 3,308 views

    To lead the children to understand that faithful obedience to God often means that we will find ourself being opposed by carnal people.

    Unit 12 – Faithfulness Lesson 35 – John the Baptist, a Faithful Messenger – Luke 3:1-20; 7:18-23; Mark 6:17-29 Preparation for the Teacher 1. Aim: To lead the people to understand that faithful obedience to God often means that we will find ourself being opposed by carnal people. 2. Explanation of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Lead Us Not Into Temptation Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Apr 1, 2001
    based on 111 ratings
     | 33,874 views

    A prayer for protection during temptation.

    A Study of the Lord’s Prayer Lesson # 7 “Lead Us Not Into Temptation” Matthew 6:13 “In this manner, therefore, pray: Our Father in heaven, Hallowed be Your name. Your kingdom come. Your will be done On earth as it is in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Do This!

    Contributed by Andrew Schroer on Apr 5, 2001
    based on 125 ratings
     | 5,246 views

    In the Lord’s Supper, Jesus offers us his body and blood with the bread and wine as a contract signed in blood, guaranteeing us the forgiveness of sins.

    “Cannibals!” “Flesh-eaters!” You know, that’s what Christians of the first century were accused of when they took part in the Lord’s Supper. That great mysterious ceremony which Jesus instituted the night before he died has really caused a lot of confusion over the years. Everybody seems to ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Free To Accept God's Grace Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Nov 12, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 5,941 views

    Tonight is the last night of our revival and we focus tonight on our first love. We focus tonight on the message of the Gospel. I want to communicate to you as clearly as I can what God offers when it comes to the Christian life. And it is an offer. I

    REVIVAL 2003: FREEDOM FREE TO ACCEPT GOD’S GRACE ACTS 2:14-41 EPHESIANS 2:1-10 JOHN 3:16-17 Tonight is the last night of our revival and we focus tonight on our first love. We focus tonight on the message of the Gospel. I want to communicate to you as clearly as I can what God offers when it ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    How To Defeat Temptation Series

    Contributed by Clark Frailey on Apr 15, 2004
    based on 38 ratings
     | 7,075 views

    Sermon 1/2 in the Introduction to James Series

    How to defeat Temptation Scripture: James 1:12-18 Introduction: I am reminded of a little boy and his mom. She had just baked some fresh cookies and placed them on the counter to cool. The little boy made the comment to his mother about how good the cookies smelled. The mother told him he was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Walking With The Risen Christ

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Apr 27, 2004
    based on 36 ratings
     | 7,313 views

    This message gives part of the Easter story of the two disciples on the road to Emmaus.

    Walking with the Risen Christ Luke 24:1-7 Luke 24:13-34 Suppose you were in Jerusalem A.D. 30. You purchased the Jerusalem Daily News, the edition is labeled, “Extra.” The startling big type headline reads, “Nazarene’s Tomb found Empty.” One of the column captions catch you eye, “Death Now ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Easter, Easter, We're All Raised Up

    Contributed by John Beehler on Mar 26, 2002
    based on 136 ratings
     | 7,219 views

    He is not here. He is risen! Awesome!

    Easter, Easter, We’re All Raised Up Today, as we all know, is Easter. For a lot of people, Easter is just another holiday, a 3-day weekend of fun and no work. For others, it’s chocolate bunnies and Easter eggs. And for others, it just another ghost story they don’t believe. BUT WE KNOW ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Truth About The 2nd Coming Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 9, 2002
    based on 285 ratings
     | 31,233 views

    What you don’t know about the 2nd coming could be fatal.

    OPEN: The church was packed and the preacher was wound up to a fever pitch speaking on the 2nd coming of Jesus. Quoting Jesus’ promise, he shouted out “I am coming soon!’” He preached some more and said even more loudly “I am coming soon!!” He preached a little longer and threw his arms up in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ