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  • Scott Maze avatar

    You Shall Not Murder Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 21, 2021
     | 3,008 views

    The Bible’s opening plotlines show the firstborn man, Cain, killing his brother Abel. Think of it: the firstborn person in the human race was a murderer.

    Contrary to many people’s thoughts that civilization is more civilized, evidence suggests that murder is on the increase. In 1963, in Scotland, two people were convicted of murder. In 2000, there were 128 reported homicides in Scotland. In 1960, the District of Columbia reported 81 murders. In 1991 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Asleep At The Wheel 1 Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Aug 9, 2010
     | 3,834 views

    Exposition of Heb 2:1 regarding paying careful attention to God speaking through Christ

    Text: Hebrews 2:1-4, Title: Asleep at the Wheel 1, Date/Place: NRBC, 8/8/10, PM A. Opening illustration: In Oct 2009 a Northwest Airlines flight missed it’s intended destination by 150 miles at 37K feet over the earth. No radio contact could be made, flight controllers in several airports ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Love Breakts The Rules Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jul 31, 2005
    based on 34 ratings
     | 5,777 views

    In the story of Jesus healing the paralytic, we see the love of the man’s friends and the love of Jesus coming breaking the rules in order to change lives.

    Matthew 9:2-7 “Love Breaks the Rules” INTRODUCTION What is love? Love is a popular word in the English language. Perhaps its popularity has led to its over use and its loss of meaning. Certainly “I love spaghetti,” means something very different from the, “I love you,” that we whisper to our ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Mystery Of God Series

    Contributed by John Oscar on Apr 16, 2023
     | 1,857 views

    Pastor John teaches on the mystery of God, now revealed through Jesus Christ

    The Mystery of God CCCAG, March 19, 2023 Scripture: Colossians 2:1-5 (talk about handouts) Introduction How many people here this morning can honestly say they love mysteries? I split this word mystery into two different subjects. The first-TV mysteries, mystery books- the “who done it” type of ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Triumphant Saints In An Age Of Satanic Oppression Series

    Contributed by David Jenkins on Oct 22, 2004
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,630 views

    Triumphant Saints in an age of Satanic oppression

    Revelation 14:1, “Then I saw the Lamb standing on Mount Zion, and with him were 144,000 who had his name and his Father’s name written on their foreheads.” We live in a world of sheer and utter chaos; in the midst of this chaotic world in which we live in sometimes what we must ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Pentecost: 'the Holy Spirit Is Given'

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jun 8, 2025
     | 216 views

    PENTECOST: 'The Holy Spirit is Given' - Acts chapter 1 verses 1-13 - sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    SERMON OUTLINE: (1). The Day of Pentecost (vs 1a) (2). The Coming of the Spirit (vs 2-4) (3). The Reaction of the Crowd (vs 5-13) SERMON BODY: Ill: • Happy Birthday is probably the best-known song, • In the English-speaking world, • It was written in 1893 by two sisters, • Mildred & Patty ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Study In Revelation 38 The New Jerusalem Series

    Contributed by James Lee on Nov 18, 2009
     | 4,477 views

    Study in Revelation using "The Preacher’s Outline & Sermon Bible" as a guide.

    STUDY IN REVELATION 38 The New Jerusalem Revelation 21: 9-23 How do you describe God? We try the best we can using human language to describe the majesty and the glory of God. John is doing the best he can, using human language, to describe this new city he sees. John sees the New Jerusalem Can ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Inadequacy Encountering Sufficiency Series

    Contributed by Scott Spencer on Jan 31, 2016
     | 5,150 views

    There is an idea in our culture that recognizing our inability or insufficiency is somehow contrary to the principles of success. Self-confidence and high-powered, aggressive personalities seem to be what takes the day.

    A Tour Through Acts ~ part 2 Inadequacy Encountering Sufficiency Acts 2:1-4, 14 When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place. Suddenly a sound like the blowing of a violent wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting. They saw what seemed to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Rapture, Judgment, Tribulation Series

    Contributed by Bob Faulkner on Oct 22, 2015
     | 3,851 views

    A series of events will most certainly come to planet Earth one day, maybe soon. Here are a group of sermonettes covering some of them.

    Recipe for disaster: Do you get frustrated, as do I, when you hear obvious perversions of Scripture? When a passage is mutilated beyond repair? When the words are so obvious, but folks read into them their own ideas? I wouldn't want to let them in my kitchen, to prepare a recipe for me that they ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    A Gift Worth Waiting For Series

    Contributed by John Maxwell on Nov 6, 2001
    based on 169 ratings
     | 36,117 views

    The second of a four part series with focus on the birth of Jesus

    A GIFT WORTH WAITING FOR John Maxwell INTRODUCTION: In Luke, chapter 2, we have the story of Mary and Joseph going to Bethlehem and the birth of the Christ child. I would like to talk to you about God and His timing this morning, and how Christmas, more beautifully than any other story, teaches ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Master Of My Heart? Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jul 8, 2013
     | 4,311 views

    who is really the MASTER in my heart?

    The purpose in gathering together this morning is to worship God, who eternally exists in Three Persons: God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit! Worship is giving worth to someone or something! As we sing, as we pray, as we study His Word, we are to give worth to the Triune God! Of ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Jesus Is The Reason For The Season PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 7, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,125 views

    Explores the birth of Jesus Christ, emphasizing His roles as a source of joy, a justifier of the righteous, and a guiding light in life.

    Good morning, dear family of faith. It's a beautiful day that the Lord has made and we are here to rejoice and be glad in it. We are gathered here, not as strangers or mere acquaintances, but as a family bound by the love of our Savior, Jesus Christ. It's a joy to see each one of you, and it's my ...read more

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    Walking By The Spirit Series

    Contributed by Ken Gehrels on Jul 24, 2001
    based on 35 ratings
     | 6,174 views

    A Christian worldview is part of living in step with the Spirit

    The Big Picture: Walking By The Spirit Bible Reading: Galatians 5: 16-25 Deuteronomy 30: 15-20 PREPARED BY KEN GEHRELS PASTOR CALVIN CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH NEPEAN, ONTARIO Anthony was caught in a gulf between two worlds. ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Philip And The Uncommon God Series

    Contributed by Rik Wadge on Aug 26, 2004
    based on 36 ratings
     | 9,383 views

    Philip: Commonness and the Uncommon God

    The 12 Apostles Week 3 – Philip Dr. Rik B. Wadge, Ph.D. "Commonness and the Uncommon God" The Art Collector A famous art collector is walking through the city when he notices a mangy cat lapping milk from a saucer in the doorway of a store. He does a double take. He knows that the saucer is ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    Sermon 1: The Gathering Storm Series

    Contributed by Charles R. Swindoll on Feb 15, 2008
    based on 150 ratings
     | 24,965 views

    While Jesus was indeed gentle and kind, He also took a bold stand against sin. In fact, when confronting evil dressed in the garb of religion, His formidable anger took many by surprise. He sharply rebuked the religious leaders in Israel for turning their

    The Gathering Storm Selected Scriptures Sermon Series: Jesus: The Greatest Life of All From the Bible-Teaching Ministry of Charles R. Swindoll Introduction While Jesus was indeed gentle and kind, He also took a bold stand against sin. In fact, when confronting evil dressed in the garb of religion, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational