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  • Phillip Wright avatar

    Paul's Most Powerful Statement (1)

    Contributed by Phillip Wright on Oct 30, 2004
    based on 15 ratings
     | 5,671 views

    An expository presntation of Colissians 1:9-14.

    Paul’s Most Powerful Statement Colossians 1:9-14 Rev. Phillip A. Wright 1. Paul and the Church at Colosse (1:9-14): The Colossian church was not a product of Paul’s ministry. Rather in the earlier passages, Paul mentioned that he heard about them from another believer. Since hearing about their ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Connecting The Dots

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Nov 8, 2005
    based on 29 ratings
     | 5,214 views

    IN this short but effective first Christian sermon, Peter connected the dots to a series of puzzling Old Testament prophecies. Connected, the revealed image was Jesus Christ.

    Passage: Acts 2:14-41 Intro: The 1st recorded sermon delivered by a Christian preacher lasted 3 minutes and 3 seconds. 1. the altar call lasted longer, but the sermon itself was simple, short, to the point, and tremendously effective. 2. it was delivered to a group of people to whom God’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Answering A Tough Question

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Jul 29, 2010
     | 2,337 views

    Here is the parable of the sower, which we have typically spiritualized to death. What is the bottom line principle exposed in this parable?

    Passage: Matthew 13:10-17 Intro: Let’s just dive right into this fascinating and tough passage. 1. right in the middle of the parable and explanation of God’s revelational plan 2. soils, hard to soft, barren to fertile. 3. so the disciples, after this first parable, wonder why ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    The Power Of Fear

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Aug 3, 2010
     | 8,475 views

    Fear is a normal abnormality, something we are very used to in our world. Here is the story of the execution of John, and the fear that was behind it.

    Passage: Matthew 14:1-12 Intro: Fear is the negative emotion we are most comfortable with. 1. it is a normal abnormality, something we have gotten very used to in our world. 2. fear is a hugely powerful force; a vast majority of the things we do, or don’t do, are motivated by fear. 3. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Know God

    Contributed by Daniel Austin on Sep 8, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,958 views

    In John 8, Jesus claims a relationship and union with God that His enemies could not. Jesus knows (oida, “to know inherently or intuitively”) the Father, but they did not know (ginōskō, “to come to know by experience or observation”) Him.

    Know God 10/18/09 AM Text: John 8:51-59 Introduction: At this point in the gospel of John, the dialogue between Jesus and his Jewish audience took a decidedly angry turn. Since they had no answer for his clear diagnosis of their spiritual sickness, Jesus’ audience reacted with a verbal attack ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Living In Lowliness

    Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Sep 11, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,449 views

    Before Jesus went to the cross, he lowered Himself to serve those around Him.

    Intro. In the 13th chapter of John’s Gospel, we find that the Lord begins to open His heart to those closest to Him. As we come to our text, it is Tuesday night, the time of the Last Supper. Jesus celebrates the Passover with His disciples. It is a day early because the Lord is crucified ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Time To Bail Out? Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jun 7, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,343 views

    When we are at the point of burnout, we are forced to reconfigure our priorities and re-examine the attitudes that destroy us.

    Time to Bail Out? (Numbers 11:1-17, 24-25) 1. There are people who complain and people who do what needs to be done, even if it involves sacrifice -- sometimes the sacrifice of their own lives. 2. This, being Memorial Day weekend, is a time when we honor not the complainers, but those who laid ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    What's The Deal?

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Nov 10, 2010
     | 2,970 views

    The complete unfairness of grace...what a concept! We want our reward to be commensurate with our works. And it's tough when it's not!

    Passage: Matthew 20:1-16 Intro: Do you remember the story of David and his confrontation with Nathan? 1. David had committed adultery, had husband killed, confronted by the prophet in a unique way. 2. story of man who stole pet lamb to feed guests, …sucked David in…”you are ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    End Times

    Contributed by Sajeev Painunkal, Sj on Nov 17, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,340 views

    Jesus talks about the end of the world. But the focus is not on fear and trembling; but on faith and trust in him, and preparing for it through right living now.

    End times I was ordained on a November day six years ago. The ordination was at my home parish, and prior to that I was still finishing my study of Theology in another city in India. Of course the ordination was a huge celebration, and needed a lot of preparation. Since I was away, most of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    The Cost Of The Cross.

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 24, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,536 views

    The cost of the cross. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    Reading: Matthew chapter 16 verses 21-28. Ill: • A police sergeant was lecturing to a class of cadets; • He posed for them this situation: • ‘Imagine you’re on duty when two cars smash into each other. • You are just about to go to their aid; • When ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Patrick O'Loughlin avatar

    Spiritual Warfare Series

    Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Dec 7, 2010
    based on 6 ratings
     | 16,190 views

    We fight the spiritual war by being hungry and thirsty for more of God

    Text: Daniel 10 Title: Spiritual Warfare INTRODUCTION Last week in Daniel chapter 9 we looked at HOW TO RECEIVE A BLESSING FROM GOD 1.JEREMIAH 29:11 “For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Shake It Off Series

    Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Mar 12, 2009
    based on 21 ratings
     | 48,268 views

    Paul faces three things in Acts 28, but he keeps on going cause he knew the secret of shaking it off.

    SHAKE IT OFF Acts 28:1-1-6 The Apostle Paul and 275 others were sailing across the Mediterranean Sea, Paul on his way to stand trial before Caesar in Rome, when they encountered a horrendous storm that caused the ship to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Zechariah Series

    Contributed by Troy Horne on Mar 28, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 9,666 views

    The story of Zechariah & Elizabeth believing in God for a child

    Luke 1.5-25 The Characters of Christmas: Zechariah 1. The story of God’s intersection with humanity is a unique one. And the truth is that anytime God and humans come together, you know, something interesting is about to happen, something extraordinary is about to take place. That was true of ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Beyond Asking Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jul 30, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 6,932 views

    In Jesus’ teaching on prayer, we learn that "prayer is not asking for what we think we need but asking to be changed in ways we can’t imagine."

    Luke 11:1-13 “Beyond Asking” INTRODUCTION Where did you learn how to pray? Our parents may have taught us bedtime prayers, or said grace before meals. We’ve heard about prayer in Sunday school and sermons. Prayer has been demonstrated in worship services. We may have even taken a class on ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • JERRY GATSON avatar

    His Name Is Elohim Series

    Contributed by Jerry Gatson on May 15, 2004
    based on 38 ratings
     | 8,250 views

    Elohim is the God of creation, re-creation, and storation; the God that helps us to start again.

    WHO IS THIS MAN (part 2) “His Name Is Elohim” SERIES TEXT: Hebrews 3:1 INTRODUCTION – If we are going to build a confidence in the principle and process of confession, we must build a confidence in the person of our confession. We must consider the Apostle and High Priest of our profession, ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic