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  • K. Edward Skidmore avatar

    The Son Of Man Series

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Jan 4, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,661 views

    Introduces the series of appearances of Jesus in Revelation with his first Titles given in Revelation 1.

    INTRODUCTION: You might be surprised to know that for every prophecy in the Bible concerning Christ’s first coming, there are 8 that look forward to His second! One scholar has estimated that there are 1,845 references to Christ’s second coming in the Old Testament. In the New Testament, an ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Thankfulness

    Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Jan 18, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 8,534 views

    Paul starts his first letter to the Corinthians by thanking them for the things they are doing right.

    THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: Scottish minister Alexander Whyte was known for his uplifting prayers in the pulpit. He always found something for which to be grateful. One Sunday morning the weather was so gloomy that one church member thought to himself, “Certainly the preacher won’t think of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Popping The Questions Of The Church Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Jan 26, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 3,610 views

    This is the first sermon of the series, and looks at the Paul’s focus and concern regarding the Corinthian Church

    POPPING THE QUESTIONS OF THE CHURCH 1 Corinthians 1:1-19 Introduction: As we begin a study in First Corinthians, we need to lay a little groundwork so to speak. Paul founded the Corinthian Church during his second missionary journey … Acts 18:1-18 records the founding of the church Acts ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Journeying With Jesus Through Lent #1: ‘into The Wilderness' Series

    Contributed by Michael B. Perrott on Feb 27, 2009
    based on 46 ratings
     | 32,565 views

    A SERMON FOR THE FIRST SUNDAY OF LENT 2009. We accompany Jesus into the wilderness and an encounter with the Tempter

    Mark 1:9-15 (Genesis 9:8-17) Journeying with Jesus through Lent #1: ‘Into the Wilderness’ Sermon Series: Lent 2009 Both our stories from the Bible have common themes for us today, as last Wednesday (Ash Wednesday) we began our Lenten preparations, and as the global economic crisis seems to cast ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Witnesses Together

    Contributed by Ray Mckendry on Apr 15, 2015
     | 4,939 views

    Encouragement from the first witnesses to the risen Christ to witness together to those around us.

    Preached: Sunday 12th April 2015 Sermon: 'Witnesses Together' Acts 4:32 "Now the multitude of those who believed were of one heart and one soul; neither did anyone say that any of the things he possessed was his own, but they had all things in common." Some people, theologians, philosophers and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    True Religion

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on May 22, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,911 views

    What was Jesus’ first and only stipulation for those He called? Follow Me!

    True Religion Mark 2:13-17NLT Back in the 1980’s, the Minnesota Twins had this description of the game of baseball in their program: “You have two sides, one out in the field, and one in. Each man that's on the side that's in, goes out and when he's OUT he comes in and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Destination Bethlehem: A Grave Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 19, 2015
     | 5,747 views

    God's purpose of salvation of fallen man is revealed in the first days of the life of the baby Jesus.

    “There was a man in Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon, and this man was righteous and devout, waiting for the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him. And it had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not see death before he had seen the Lord's Christ. And he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    It’s Elementary??? Well, Mostly !!!

    Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Dec 24, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,824 views

    Gleaning some obvious and some "not-so-obvious" lessons from the First Christmas!!!

    IT’S ELEMENTARY??? WELL, MOSTLY !!! Sherlock Holmes and Dr. John Watson went on a camping trip. After sharing a good meal and a bottle of Petrie wine, they retire to their tent for the night. At about 3 AM, Holmes nudges Watson and asks, ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Solemnity Of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King Of The Universe, Year B., Christ The King B-- Let The Truth Finish Up

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Nov 15, 2021
     | 1,973 views

    "First, I preached my church empty, and then preached it full again."

    David Foster Wallace said, "The truth will set you free. But not until it is finished with you,” in other words, the truth has to be assimilated in your conscience before it can set you free. Stanley Hauerwas, of Duke Divinity school, says, in effect, that, when we don’t let the truth ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    The Hope Of Advent

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Nov 29, 2020
    based on 2 ratings
     | 14,161 views

    This is the first part of our Advent series where we look at the four themes of Advent

    I can think of nothing sadder than a life lived without hope. A hope that regardless of how bad things might seem, that things could get better. That ultimately every night has a dawn, every storm has an end, and every mountain has a peak. Author and preacher Max Lucado writes, “We need hope. ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Unusual Times

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on Apr 13, 2020
     | 4,411 views

    We are living through an unusual Easter celebration, but that first Easter was the most unusual of all.

    April 12, 2020 – Easter Sunday Hope Lutheran Church Pastor Mary Erickson Colossians 3:1-4; Matthew 28:1-10 Unusual Times Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Well, friends, we find ourselves in very unusual times! Typically, on ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Forgiveness Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Jan 19, 2018
     | 8,657 views

    The first word from the cross is for forgiveness. In it, Jesus makes some key declarations.

    1. Scripture Reading Before Sermon: Matthew 5.43-48 43 “You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ 44 But I say to you, Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, 45 so that you may be sons of your Father who is in heaven. For he makes his sun ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Finishing The Race

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Oct 17, 2019
     | 8,246 views

    All who finish this race will receive a crown and not just those who finish first.

    Finishing the Race 2 Timothy 4:6-22 These words which Paul writes to Timothy at the end of this epistle are probably the last words that Paul speaks to us before his execution at Rome. He wrote a letter to the Philippians at this time to address issues at the church there and to prepare them to go ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Patrick O'Loughlin avatar

    3 Areas To Renew In Us If The Gospel Is To Be Brought To The Nations.

    Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Feb 17, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 15,405 views

    If the gospel is to reach the nations first there must be a renewel of three areas in every believer's life.

    Text: Philippians 4:10-20 Title: 3 areas to renew in us if the gospel is to be brought to the nations Introduction The Apostle Paul finishes the Letter to the Philippians by thanking them for renewing their efforts in helping him to bring the gospel to the nations. This portion of scripture also ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    God And Marriage Series

    Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Aug 5, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 13,112 views

    In the first wedding in the Bible we find what God thinks about the marriage bond

    Sermon 2 GOD AND MARRIAGE Gen. 2:18-25 Bob Marcaurelle homeorchurchbiblestudy.com What is marriage? There are all kinds of definitions. To some it is “the quickest way to kill a good romance.” To a live-in girlfriend put in the street it is “a piece of paper that guarantees I will get ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist