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  • Tim Zingale avatar

    Superman

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on Jan 10, 2003
    based on 104 ratings
     | 17,229 views

    A sermon for the First Sunday after the Epiphany, The Baptism of Jesus

    First Sunday after the Epiphany The Baptism of Jesus Mark 1:4-11 Superman 4 John the baptizer appeared in the wilderness, preaching a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins. 5 And there went out to him all the country of Judea, and all the people of Jerusalem; and they were baptized ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    I Believe In Church Camp

    Contributed by Roger Thomas on Feb 16, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,829 views

    I have been to church camp scores and scores of weeks for almost fifty years. I know from experience the benefits:

    Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Why I Believe in Camp 2 Timothy 3:14-17 Introduction: What is camp? Names for camp Church camp—learn about church Christian service camp—learn about service/ministry Bible Camp—my favorite I have been to camp ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Covenant Series

    Contributed by Troy Campbell on Nov 8, 2011
     | 10,072 views

    We started talking about this precious blood of Calvary last week. Last week we touched on the subject of Adam and Eve and them losing the covenant that was set up between them and God. I didn’t get a chance to finish this subject so I want to keep goin

    Title: The Bloodline of a Champion – 2 “The Covenant of Blood” Text: I Peter 1:18-19 Verse 1 So many years, so many lambs were offered up But all the blood that was spilled, could never filled that bitter cup Till one spotless lamb, in the form of man gave His life on ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Everyone Going Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on May 22, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,287 views

    The last commission of Jesus must be the first mission of the church.

    EVERYONE Going Matthew 28:16-20 Rev. Brian Bill May 20-21, 2023 Now it came to pass that a group existed who called themselves fishers. And lo, there were many fish in the waters all around. In fact, the whole area was surrounded by streams and lakes filled with fish. And the fish were hungry. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Call To Draw Near

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 3, 2015
    based on 7 ratings
     | 11,303 views

    The finished work of Jesus gives us confident access to God.

    A CALL TO DRAW NEAR. Hebrews 10:11-25. Broadly speaking, this passage represents the end of the argument for the pre-eminence of Jesus’ priesthood, and the beginning of some practical applications. In expounding the sympathetic priesthood of Jesus (Hebrews 4:14-16), the writer has already ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Planned For God's Pleasure Series

    Contributed by Johann Neethling on May 22, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,129 views

    The first major purpose for which God created us - WORSHIP

    FORMED FOR GOD’S FAMILY The Purpose Driven Life - Part 3 : 3/19/06 • I have here a sympathy letter sent by the President of the Republic of Cabo-Verde, an archipelago of 10 islands about 350 miles off the west coast of Africa. It was sent to the family of Adelina Dominguez who died in San ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Being With Us

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on Jan 4, 2005
    based on 49 ratings
     | 6,085 views

    A sermon for the first Sunday after the Epiphany The Baptism of Jesus

    Baptism of Jesus First Sunday after the epiphany Matthew 3:13-17 "Being with Us"   "Then Jesus came from Galilee to the Jordan to John, to be baptized by him. John would have prevented him, saying, "I need to be baptized by you, and do you come to me?" But Jesus answered him, "Let it be so ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Greetings

    Contributed by Blake Inscore on Sep 25, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,738 views

    This was my first sermon at First Baptist Church, it was a follow up of the Farewell sermon preached at Michigan Heights Baptist where I had served for ten years.

    Introduction: Today is a day of new beginnings for First Baptist Church, and for Lenea and I. For the past 10 years we were given the privilege to serve Michigan Heights Baptist Church in Stockton and now God has brought us here to serve Him through serving you. Last Sunday as I said “farewll” to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    24:10 What's In It For Me? Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Sep 2, 2007
     | 3,847 views

    This is the 10th part of our 24 series, this week we look at what the part the Reward Factor plays in the life of Christians.

    So as Jesus was tying up his early morning session, after having spoken on topics as diverse as murder, adultery and lying. He had told people why and how they would be blessed and I’m sure there were some in the group who were thinking, “Sure but what’s in it for me?’ As we move ahead in Chapter ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Revival, Reform, Renewal

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Aug 12, 2003
    based on 61 ratings
     | 24,328 views

    For Reformation Sunday, and a followup to a week of revival services: revival is good, reformation is better, but renewal is what God is really aiming at.

    My great-uncle, Ed Weber, drove an ancient car. I doubt if you’ve ever heard of its brand name. He drove a Terraplane. Anybody remember the Terraplane? Well, dearie, if you do, then you are much older than I, because my great-uncle’s Terraplane was already ancient when I was a boy. It had been ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Grant Adams avatar

    Four Men At A Communion Table

    Contributed by Grant Adams on Jul 22, 2024
     | 745 views

    In an upper room around a table in the city of Jerusalem, we see Jesus and the apostles. First communion table in history. First table a prophecy: a memorial. First table that looked to Calvary. The table today looks backward to the same cross.

    In an upper room around a table in the city of Jerusalem, we see Jesus and the apostles. First communion table in history. First table a prophecy: a memorial. First table that looked to Calvary. The table today looks backward to the same cross. The most solemn and sacred place on earth without ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Does God Think About Abortion? Series

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Jun 19, 2004
    based on 36 ratings
     | 4,445 views

    First in a series addressing current topics. This sermon addresses abortion.

    WHAT DOES GOD THINK ABOUT Part 1: ABORTION “Hoof-and-mouth disease is the scourge of the cattle industry, and an outbreak can decimate herds very quickly. Therefore, when the disease hit one cattle area a few years ago, authorities clamped on a strict quarantine to isolate and control the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Hope Beyond Terrorism

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Sep 15, 2001
    based on 16 ratings
     | 2,679 views

    We have been shocked by terrorism like never before this week and many are walking around bewildered saying, “Where is the hope?”

    Hope Beyond Terrorism Thesis: We have been shocked by terrorism like never before this week and many are walking around bewildered saying, “Where is the hope?” Introduction: Lets recap the Timeline of the week that has caused many to be bewildered and feeling hopeless: A stage of horrorOn ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Our Redemption In Jesus Alone Series

    Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Feb 16, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,053 views

    This week, we are going to dig deeper into three ideas: adoption, redemption, and predestination. All of these are vital elements to understanding the Christian faith.

    Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD, USA www.mycrossway.org View this and other messages at: https://mycrossway.churchcenter.com/channels/8118 We are continuing in our study of the Apostle Paul’s letter to the Ephesians. So far we’ve uncovered this amazing ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Fingerprints Of God Series

    Contributed by Rick Thiessen on Mar 17, 2016
     | 6,365 views

    This week we explore the reasons to believe in a God like the Theistic religions believe in, all powerful, eternal, omnipresent, and personal.

    SE041114 How I Met My Savior 3. Fingerprints for God SLIDE This week, we want to make the case for God. If you talk to the resident agnostic in your life, they will tell you they think the case for God is weak. Or, to put it another way, the case against God is very strong. Open and shut. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational