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  • Robert Leroe avatar

    Psalms Of Hate?

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jun 30, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,165 views

    We’re told to love our enemies, yet the "Imprecatory Psalms" seem to curse them. How are we to understand what appears to be some troubling, problematic prayers?

    “Psalms of Hate?” Psalm 69:22-28 Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts “Let the bountiful table set before them become a snare and their prosperity become a trap. Let their eyes go blind so they cannot see, and make their bodies shake continually. Pour out ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    The Holy Spirit Hasn't Stopped Working

    Contributed by Don Schultz on May 26, 2004
    based on 71 ratings
     | 6,732 views

    On Pentecost, the Holy Spirit came in a visible and spectacular way. Today, he still comes, in a quiet and unspectacular way. But just as powerful.

    Acts 2:1-21 THE HOLY SPIRIT HASN’T STOPPED WORKING Today is Pentecost Sunday, the day we remember how God the Holy Spirit descended on the disciples in a miraculous way. On that day, the New Testament Christian Church was officially born. Hundreds of times the Bible refers to the Holy Spirit, ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Time Has Come To Pray #6 Series

    Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Nov 19, 2003
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,394 views

    1. Jesus is on our side! He prays for us! 2. IN the world, not OF the world 3. Unity

    November 19, 2003 Title: The Time Has Come...To Pray #6 Text: John 17:9-11 Introduction 1. Jesus is praying to His Father... and we have the opportunity to look on... and listen in as He is speaking to God... 2. Let’s hear His prayer... and allow it to speak to us this evening. Read Text: ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Habits For Growing Christians Series

    Contributed by Bob Joyce on Aug 23, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,573 views

    2nd in a series on Christian Growth

    Reba McEntire is one of the most successful entertainers in country music. One of the reasons for her success is a basic philosophy which motivates her. She says, "One of the most important lessons I’ve learned is that you’re never as good as you could be. There’s always room for improvement." ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Peas And Carrots Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Feb 19, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,747 views

    Exposition of Acts 11:1-18 about the preservation of unity in the early church in the wake of Cornelius’ conversion and Peter’s return to Jerusalem

    Text: Acts 11:1-18, Title: Peas and Carrots, Date/Place: NRBC, 2/24/08, AM A. Opening illustration: Forest Gump, peas and carrots B. Background to passage: As we mentioned last week, the entrance of the Gentiles into the Christian community through the providentially arranged meeting of Peter and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God’s Super-Abundant Grace Series

    Contributed by Paul Barreca on Feb 22, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,746 views

    The greatness of God’s grace encourages us to live a godly life.

    God’s Super-Abundant Grace The Importance of CONTEXT and GRAMMAR Romans 5:12-21. The Righteousness of God defended God’s DECISION is fair that declares men righteous God’s METHOD is fair in doing this on the basis of Christ’s work ADAM: (the source of our sinful condition) CHRIST: (the remedy for ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Paul's Advance Of The Gospel

    Contributed by Kyle Gray on May 20, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,174 views

    There is a cure for sin, and Paul was relentless in giving the remedy to all he encountered. Are you?

    Paul lived a very powerful life. Responsible for writing most of the NT, he took the news of Jesus Christ into the world with a passion and attitude more fitting a soldier than a pastor! You talk about amped??? You couldn’t keep this guy down! You could beat him, flog him, throw him in stocks, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Mighty Strange Package

    Contributed by Daniel Richter on May 14, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,607 views

    Jesus is the mighty God.

    Beartown Road Alliance Church December 23rd, 2007 “A Mighty Strange Package” You’ve heard the kids sing, this morning, about the baby Jesus and the love that they have for Him. This was the One that the people of Israel had waited a long time for. In fact, thousands of years ago, hundreds of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Be At Peace, The Lord Is At Hand Series

    Contributed by Dustin T Parker on Dec 26, 2006
     | 3,757 views

    leading into advent

    † In Jesus Name † May Grace, mercy and peace be yours, true gifts from God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ. The signs of Christmas are upon us! You see it as life begins to slow down, at least the traffic, as you approach a mall, or a target or a walmart. It also slows down as you stand ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    A Wolf In Sheep's Clothing

    Contributed by Kelvin Mckisic on Jan 28, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,141 views

    A sermon about false teachers.

    A Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing Matthew 13:33 “Another parable spake he unto them; The kingdom of heaven is like unto leaven, which a woman took, and hid in three measures of meal, till the whole was leavened.” This passage we have just read speaks of the church, which Jesus refers to as the kingdom ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "Christianity Equals Service"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Feb 1, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,658 views

    A sermon about "being raised with Christ" in order to "serve."

    Mark 1:29-39 “Christianity Equals Service” In November of 2010 a wedding party was unexpectedly called into action right after the ceremony. While they were posing for pictures on a scenic ledge, a woman who was not involved in the wedding fell into the water and started ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Giving That Transforms

    Contributed by Martin Wiles on Feb 13, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,783 views

    Giving that transforms is encouraged by the example of others, initiated by the example of Christ and our love for him, necessary because of human need, and promotes good will.

    INTRODUCTION One tells the story of a man reared in the hills of West Virginia. He had never seen a large city, modern inventions, or neon lights. He marries a girl just like himself, and they spend all their time in the back woods. In time they have a son and name him Junior. When Junior reaches ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Terry Blankenship avatar

    A Remarkable Ministry Series

    Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Feb 8, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,055 views

    What is the best day you have ever experienced? The day of your wedding or the birth of your first born? It ought to be the day you first met Jesus! It was with the paralytic!

    And again He entered Capernaum after some days, and it was heard that He was in the house. Immediately many gathered together, so that there was no longer room to receive them, not even near the door. And He preached (ëáëÝù-imp aor) the word to them. Then they came to Him, bringing a paralytic ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Creation, Part 5 Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Sep 4, 2011
     | 4,071 views

    This series focuses on the Biblical facts of Creation, and using Scripture puts to rest the scientific opinions of how the world was formed. Part 5 discusses God’s marvelous hand at creating the life in the sea as well as the birds in the air.

    Creation Series, Part 5 Genesis 1:20-23 Introduction - We are right in the middle of a series discussing the Creation of everything we see - 1) We have a Creator, He is God, and He has given us a clear account of His story - 2) What we find ourselves in is a situation that separates all of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dr. Nicholas M. Muteti avatar

    The Blessing To Have God As Your Guard Series

    Contributed by Dr. Nicholas M. Muteti on Jun 24, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,663 views

    There is a blessing to have God as your protector. No one can guard you as He does. He guards you diligently, in your walk, and even in your sleep; He protects you and your dear ones; He watches over you continuously, day and night, entirely, body and sou

    THE BLESSING OF HAVING GOD AS YOUR GUARD: Part 3 PSALM 121 Illustration- In June 2010, my wife and I and another Pastor and his wife and three young adults travelled to Kenya for a two week Mission Trip. As I led this trip, I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist