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  • Barry O Johnson avatar

    Same Sex Unions Series

    Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Feb 15, 2021
     | 3,606 views

    This message is the first in a series that will provide line upon line teaching that address issues and questions in which the body of Christ should be in complete agreement but are not.

    Would you please open your bibles to Mark 10? This is where we will start. But first, let me introduce you to our subject for today. Robert L. Scott was a fighter pilot back in World War II. But, at the start of the war, he piloted transport planes that delivered freight over The Hump into ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    In Gethsemane's Shadows Series

    Contributed by Dan Cale on Mar 20, 2004
    based on 44 ratings
     | 5,640 views

    This is the first in a series of Easter Sermons addressing the Passion of Christ. What can we learn from those 4 climactic days leading to the resurrection?

    The Passion Pt 1 In Gethsemane¡¦s Shadows Luke 22:39-46 The Passion ¡V Nothing in the last 20 years has raised so much awareness of the climax of our Lord¡¦s ministry upon the earth. I must confess that I have not seen the movie yet ¡V but I¡¦ve done something better ¡V I¡¦ve read the book. I ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Liar, Liar, Pants On Fire

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 28, 2015
     | 5,192 views

    All of us struggle with lying, and some of us have surrendered to it. Understanding lying is a first step toward being victorious over this sin.

    Liar, Liar, Pants on Fire ( topical, I Timothy 4:2) 1. A lawyer invites his cousin from the Czech Republic to come and stay with him in Canada. Soon they decide to go hiking in the woods. Suddenly, a big grizzly bear appears. The bear kills the Czech cousin and then eats him. The lawyer runs to ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Funeral - Christian Man Who Died After A Prolonged Illness Series

    Contributed by Jim Kilson on Nov 17, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 34,832 views

    Funeral - Christian man who died after a prolonged illness. Can be adapted for most situations.

    (1) Song – How Great thou Art (2) Scripture – 2nd Samuel 3:38 (3) Prayer (4) Message Part 1 There are 5 men identified in scripture as “great” men, men such as Moses, Daniel, and Naaman. These are the words of King David to his men at the death of the great ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    "Christ Succeeded Where Adam Failed.”

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Feb 8, 2002
    based on 71 ratings
     | 7,607 views

    Year A. First Sunday of Lent February 17, 2002 Romans 5: 12-19 Title: “Christ succeeded where Adam failed.”

    Year A. First Sunday of Lent February 17, 2002 Romans 5: 12-19 Title: “Christ succeeded where Adam failed.” Paul has been making the case that all humanity has been under the curse and suffering the consequences of sin. He sees sin as having two dimensions. There is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Connecting The Dots

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Nov 8, 2005
    based on 29 ratings
     | 5,218 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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    Forcefield Of Prayer Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Mar 29, 2010
     | 4,230 views

    Put on the first 6 pieces of the armor of God (BBSSSH) before praying, then talk to God, worship Him, and ask for anything in accordance to His will!

    Today is known as Palm Sunday because about 2000 years ago Jesus Christ entered the City of Jerusalem and the people worshiped Him with palm branches! We read in Matthew 21:7-11, Jesus entered the City of Jerusalem on a donkey and the crowds that went before him and that followed him were shouting, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Paul's Sermon At Athens: The Historical Background

    Contributed by Donald Whitchard on May 31, 2021
     | 2,814 views

    This is the first of a series of messages centering on the sermon that the Apostle Paul gave before the groups of philosophers in Athens, and how it is a perfect model for Biblical apologetics and evangelism.

    People today tend to sidestep, ignore, deter, apologize for and question the concept of reality in a world which gladly embraces the concept that reality, truth, and fact are not absolute but just a matter of opinion, experience, or personal interpretation. We have become terrified of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    To God Be The Glory, Great Things He Has Done

    Contributed by Vonnie E James on Jan 7, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 26,916 views

    A time of reflection on the grace and mercies of God, letting know that we love Him.

    Introduction: Some time ago I bought a book titled “10,000 Ways to Say I Love You”.The book is a (Paperback edition )-by Gregory Godek. The book description say “Say "I love you" again, and again, and again . . . “This little book of love is the biggest collection of loving ideas ever gathered in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Things That Make Christians Different From The World: Sin Series

    Contributed by Terry Frazier on Sep 29, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,587 views

    Sin entered the world through Adam and Eve. Since then all people are born into this world with a sin nature that we cannot fix on our own. The world tries to ignore the sin nature, tries to "manage" their sin nature and they fail every time. While Christ

    Things That Make Christians Different From The World: Sin In this series I have been preaching about the differences between Christians and the world we have to talk about sin. Sin is what separates us from God as people. We are all born in sin and until people accept Jesus Christ as Lord and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dean Morgan avatar

    A Picture Of God

    Contributed by Dean Morgan on Sep 15, 2004
    based on 27 ratings
     | 7,397 views

    The book of Nahum is basically a prophecy of judgment to a foreign nation, Nineveh. In beginning his sermon, Nahum first draws attention to the nature and character of God.

    TEXT: Nahum 1:1-8 TITLE: A PICTURE OF GOD The book of Nahum is basically a prophecy of judgment to a foreign nation, Nineveh. In beginning his sermon, Nahum first draws attention to the nature and character of God. In verses 2 and 3, we see that God is a God of vengeance. There are times that ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Dogs, Pigs And You

    Contributed by Greg Tabor on Feb 20, 2006
    based on 18 ratings
     | 4,722 views

    At first glance, do you know what this verse means? We need to know who the ‘dogs’ and ‘pigs’ are and what it is we are not supposed to do.

    Dogs, Pigs and You Lighthouse Assembly of God 1/22/06 Pastor Greg Tabor Introduction “Do not give dogs what is sacred; do not throw your pearls to pigs. If you do, they may trample them under their feet, and then turn and tear you to pieces.” Matthew 7:6 NIV This is a difficult verse, is it ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Ross Cochrane avatar

    Genesis 9 – Part 4 – Am I Supposed To Respect My Old Man If He’s An Idiot? Series

    Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Jan 26, 2010
    based on 14 ratings
     | 7,365 views

    Wine is mentioned for the first time in the Bible, and it is connected with drunken behaviour. But it is Ham’s disrespect, not Noah’s failures that feature in this story.

    Genesis 9 – Part 4 – AM I SUPPOSED TO RESPECT MY OLD MAN IF HE’S AN IDIOT? By now you remember the story – Noah gets drunk and gets naked in his tent. He behaves badly. He fails in terms of his witness to his family. He fails God in that he’s way out of control. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Palm Sunday Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Apr 14, 2020
     | 7,004 views

    The first Palm Sunday was actually people claiming Jesus Christ as the victorious King who would free them from bondage from the Romans!

    Good day! May God bless you as you worship Him! Today is typically celebrated as Palm Sunday. In preparation for our worship, let us pray…. Now, let us echo the voices of those who followed Jesus Christ about 2000 years ago and sing “Hosanna, Hosanna, Hosanna in the Highest!” ……. Let us quietly ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How God Turns Things Around For Our Good

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 74 ratings
     | 53,563 views

    Too many people live with a feeling of fatalistic pessimism that adversely affects their thinking, emotions and behavior. The Lord has a way of turning around the most difficult situations for our good. Pessimists think their circumstances are the worst p

    1. Too many people live with a feeling of fatalistic pessimism that adversely affects their thinking, emotions and behavior. The Lord has a way of turning around the most difficult situations for our good. Pessimists think their circumstances are the worst possible because they believe that the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational