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  • Glenn Durham avatar

    Why Speak In Parables? Series

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on Mar 8, 2011
    based on 9 ratings
     | 9,963 views

    God’s Kingdom advances by seeing and hearing Jesus.

    Scripture Introduction Read the Shorter Catechism question and ask the congregation to answer: “How is the word to be read and heard, that it may become effectual to salvation?” Congregational Response: “That the word may become effectual to salvation, we must apply ourselves to it with ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Sheep And Wolves...snakes And Doves...sparrows Series

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Mar 30, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,581 views

    This message from Matthew 10 deals with Jesus sending out his men to preach and perform miracles. Jesus shared his power and mission with his men. The message focuses on five animal analogies Jesus used in instructing his men for ministry.

    Sheep & Wolves …Snakes & Doves … Sparrows Matthew 10:1 CHCC: February 6, 2011 INTRODUCTION: In this series on the Power of Jesus, we’ve seen some amazing miracles that prove His power over disease, demons, and even over the forces of nature. This week, we’ll see ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Why Didn’t My Mountain Move Pt. 3 Series

    Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Jan 1, 2010
    based on 11 ratings
     | 11,333 views

    Some mountains are to be climbed, some are to be conquered, some are to be commanded, and some are cordoned off. This message is about commanding mountains.

    Why Didn’t My Mountain Move pt. 3 Commanding Mountains Intro: Part 3 of a series of messages on: WHY DIDN’T MY MOUNTAIN MOVE? This series was birthed on a question a woman asked her pastor, when her sick child died... "Why didn’t my mountain move? I prayed, I believed, I spoke to the mountain, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The God Moment Of Holy Attraction Series

    Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Feb 10, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,955 views

    THIS MESSAE IS ABOUT THOSE SPECIAL MOMENTS IN OUR LIVES WHICH WE RECOGNIZE ARE FROM GOD AND DRAW US APART FROM THE CONCERNS OF THE WORLD AND CLOSER TO HIM

    THE GOD MOMENT OF HOLY ATTRACTION LUKE 15:11-32 INTRODUCTION: I’VE BEEN TRYING OVER THE PAST FEW WEEKS TO INTRODUCE YOU TO AN UNDERSTANDING OF SOME OF THE MANY WAYS THAT GOD HAS BEEN RADICALLY EFFECTING YOUR LIVES. THEY ARE CALLED GOD MOMENTS. THESE ARE MOMENTS WHEN GOD INTERVENES IN YOUR ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Dead-Sea Christians

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 27, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,359 views

    May the Lord make us refreshing fountains where thirsty souls may drink. Indwelt by the Holy Spirit, we possess the “water of life” and can be channels of blessing to those in need. From hearts of love, let us pour out to others what we have first receive

    Opening illustration: The Dead Sea is so salty that it contains no fish or plant life. What accounts for this unusual condition? There are absolutely no outlets! A great volume of water pours into this area, but nothing flows out. Many inlets plus no outlets equals a dead sea. This law of nature ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Forgive Them

    Contributed by David Kinnan on May 2, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,543 views

    God’s command of forgiveness becomes personal when we take ownership.

    Some years ago, a 14-foot bronze crucifix was stolen from Calvary Cemetery in Little Rock, Arkansas. It had stood at the entrance to that cemetery for more than 50 years. The cross was put there in 1930 by a Catholic bishop and had been valued at the time at $10,000. The thieves apparently cut it ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The 4th Wise Guy (A Story Time At Christmas) Series

    Contributed by Denis O'callaghan Ph.d. ,th.d., D.d., D. Phil. on Dec 15, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,488 views

    A wee Irish offering about Time and how it works

    The 4th Wise Guy (A story of Time at Christmas) Gentle Reader, With the season so close and with me not a place to preach, nor a home to call my own. I find I have a lot of time on my hands (so to speak) It's starting to get cold here and Marti wants me to purchase a new winter coat [I really ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    How To Give To God Part 2

    Contributed by David Scudder on Nov 5, 2010
     | 3,849 views

    We may lose what we keep, but we will never lose what we give to God. Giving to the Lord’s work is an important part of our fellowship with each other

    Part II II Corinthians 8:10-24 Purpose: To explain why and how we should give to God’s work. Aim: I want the listener to see that God often gives us extra money so we can give more to Him. INTRODUCTION: "The trouble with money is that too many people are spending what they don’t have for things ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Overcoming Temptation

    Contributed by Christopher Nerreau on Feb 15, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,562 views

    Temptation is NOT SIN - It is rather an opportunity for spiritual growth and greatness. In today’s sermon we will see: Temptation from God’s Perspective Temptation from Satan’s Perspective And How To Overcome Temptation

    “Overcoming Temptation” 02/17/2008 by Dcn. Chris Nerreau Text: Matthew 4:1-11 INTRODUCTION: May the words of my lips and the meditation of my heart be always acceptable in thy sight, giving praise, glory and honor to Your name our Rock and our Redeemer. Amen! Webster’s dictionary defines ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    The - First Light - Factor Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 5, 2008
    based on 54 ratings
     | 26,719 views

    To some people, the world is a dark and difficult experience. But in the midst of their frustration, there is the hint of eternity that makes them hope that there is something more than they are presently experiencing.

    (Twenty years ago I heard a preacher give a sermon with the same kinds of opening and closing illustrations. It left such an impression on me that I have waited all this time to preach this specific sermon.) OPEN: Nine men lay trapped more than 200 feet beneath the ground in a coal mine in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Church To Die For Series

    Contributed by Tim Hbc on Oct 16, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,906 views

    The perspective that kept Paul from discouragement - a remarkable revelation of the gospel and a stunning picture of the church...

    Introduction A company Director tells the story about a day when he and his wife stopped off at a petrol station. It was a run down station, with only one pump. It was an old fashioned petrol station and he asked the attendant to fill the tank and check the oil. Meanwhile he went for a little walk ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    Rivers Of Living Waters Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Oct 20, 2008
    based on 148 ratings
     | 77,240 views

    Tabernacles was a popular festival rich in symbolism. It was a memorial to the wilderness journey & God’s provision of water from a rock. The water poured on the sacrificial rock altar of the temple represented the life giving water flowing from God.

    JOHN 7:37-39 RIVERS OF LIVING WATER [Deuteronomy 31:9-13] Tabernacles was a popular festival rich in symbolism. Each day of the feast of booths included a water ceremony in which a procession of priests descended to the south border of the city to the Gihon Spring (which flowed ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Carl Allen avatar

    Can God Really Save Your Soul? Series

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Nov 12, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,287 views

    Can God really do what He says about saving your soul? Yes, he can and this sermons points to all the beautiful assurances of that in the Bible.

    Can God Really Save Your Soul? John 3:16-17 Intro In this passage detailing the conversation between the Lord Jesus Christ and Nicodemus, the Lord says, very plainly, that He came into the world to provide salvation for all men. The matter of salvation is of vital importance to every person ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jason Jones avatar

    I'll Have A Combo Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Nov 20, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,314 views

    Exposition of Mark 12:35-40 regarding correct doctrine combined with correct living

    Text: Mark 12:35-40, Title: I’ll Have the Combo, Date/Place: NRBC, 11/23/08, AM A. Opening illustration: talk about going to Wendy’s and getting to select your side item in your combo meal to make it what you want, and how many restaurants are going to this idea, b/c everybody like to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • T. Michael Crews avatar

    Beauty On The Beast Series

    Contributed by T. Michael Crews on Dec 13, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,736 views

    Exposition of Rev. 17

    Tonight I want to talk with you about a harlot. I guess this is not a subject that comes up in conversation very often. They call it the world’s oldest profession, but it’s not one mentioned in polite company. Church is probably the last place you expect the preacher to mention a harlot, but I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist