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  • Daniel Olukoya avatar

    Cut It Down

    Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Jul 8, 2009
    based on 11 ratings
     | 20,855 views

    Beloved, you are not in this world by accident as there is a divine purpose for your creation. Eventually, we all shall give account of what we have done with our lives. I want you to read our message for this week prayerfully and as you do so, the Lord w

    CUT IT DOWN Dr. D. K. Olukoya Beloved, you are not in this world by accident as there is a divine purpose for your creation. Eventually, we all shall give account of what we have done with our lives. I want you to read our message for this week prayerfully and as you do so, the Lord will open ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Brad Bailey avatar

    From Religion To Relationship Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jul 17, 2009
     | 4,573 views

    The human religious nature that tries to resolve our guilt and shame in our own way.

    Last week - healing… reaffirm… We’ll see more… but today… what’s driving through Jesus… the CENTRAL POINT OF CLASH AND CONFLICT… Mark 1:40-41 A man with leprosy came to him and begged him on his knees, "If you are willing, you can make me clean." Filled with compassion, Jesus reached ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    We Are Saved By Grace Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Sep 23, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,524 views

    In addition to being loved and forgiven by God, it is important that we understand that we are not saved because of what we do, but because of what God has done for us. We are saved by grace.

    Introduction: A. Did you hear the story about the Sunday School teacher who wanted to teach her class about being saved by grace? 1. She asked the class, “If I sold my house and my car and gave all my money to the church, would I get into Heaven?” 2. “NO!,” the children all answered. 3. Again she ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Accept No Substitutes Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Sep 23, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,371 views

    A look at the second commandment encouraging people to accept no substitutes for a real relationship with the real God, embracing His passion, enjoying His protection, and experiencing His promises fulfilled for 1,000 generations to come.

    Accept No Substitutes Exodus 20:4-6 Some time ago, a young man crowded into an airplane seat next to a businessman. They both fastened their seat belts, and the businessman good-naturedly inquired as to whether the young man was traveling on business or pleasure. “Pleasure,” the young man ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Missing The Party

    Contributed by Gerald Albers on Oct 1, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 10,338 views

    I would like us to study the parable of the prodigal son considering our own relationship with God, centering our lives on Jesus, and having intimacy with the Father. Oftentimes, our anger and refusal to "join the party," as it were, causes us to miss muc

    MISSING THE PARTY Luke 15:25-32 ________________________________________ On New Year’s Day 1963, USC played Wisconsin in the Rose Bowl. The Wisconsin quarterback, Ron VanderKelen, was one of the all-time great college quarterbacks. I was fourteen years old at the time, and our family was ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Wounded For Us

    Contributed by Bill Butsko on Oct 9, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,763 views

    The message identifies Jesus and talks about ways we wound Him.

    Text: “He was wounded (pierced) for our transgressions” (Isaiah 53:5). The King James Version of God’s Word uses the word “wounded” while the New International Version uses the word “pierced” in reference to our transgressions. When we speak of a “wound”, we usually refer to an injury in which ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    Listen To God Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on May 15, 2008
    based on 47 ratings
     | 26,372 views

    Chapter 51 is an exhortation, a call to the faithful remnant to listen to God. It is a message of hope, of joy, of salvation to the righteous, to those who seek the Lord. Even in difficult times, listening to God & remembering our history with Him renews

    ISAIAH 51: 1-8 LISTEN TO GOD! [2 Peter 3:3-13] Chapter 51 of Isaiah follows on the heels of what is known as “the third Servant Sermon.” In chapter 50, we heard the Servant speak of the suffering, pain, humiliation, and death He ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Divine Lessons From Israel's History

    Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Mar 10, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,243 views

    What can we learn for our lives today from what happened to Israel as they left Egypt and went through the desert? A. Christ lavishes his spiritual blessings on all of us B. Warning! Don't arrogantly abuse his goodness C. Only his faithfulness sustains us

    Text: 1 Corinthians 10:1-13 Theme: Divine Lessons From Israel's History A. Christ lavishes his spiritual blessings on all of us B. Warning! Don't arrogantly abuse his goodness C. Only his faithfulness sustains us Season: Lent 3c Date: March 7, 2010 Web page: ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Byron Sherman avatar

    Is The Pastor Eligible?-1

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Mar 18, 2010
     | 3,834 views

    Part 1 of a 2-part sermon. Paul told Titus that the focus of his work on Crete was to bring order to the churches & appoint qualified elders. Pastors must meet certain qualifications. But What are they? Pastoral eligibility is measured by...

    IS THE PASTOR ELIGIBLE?-I—Titus 1:5-9 Attention: The churches of Crete were saved but were lacking the finesse necessary to accomplishing their mission. They were not yet organized for ministry. A pastor by the name of Titus, was charged with the fortunate task, of straightening out those aspects ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Peter Loughman avatar

    Last Supper - Don’t Believe The Lie That You Are Not Worthy Of Redemption

    Contributed by Peter Loughman on Mar 24, 2010
    based on 17 ratings
     | 26,586 views

    Do not believe the lie - you are not worthy of redemption. You are worth every drop of blood.

    Mark 14:12-14:26 Twelve men entered the Upper Room with Jesus for an intimate dinner together, eleven men would look back at the time as a time of powerful redemption, as a time of healing and communion – one man, he would look back with regret. Eleven men would break bread and share the cup ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Joel Pankow avatar

    Give Thanks To The Lord

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Nov 26, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 20,326 views

    Thanksgiving Sermon based on Psalm 136.

    11-26-13 Thanksgiving Sermon - Psalm 136 Issued by President George Washington, at the request of Congress, on October 3, 1789 Whereas it is the duty of all nations to acknowledge the providence of Almighty God, to obey His will, to be grateful for His benefits, and humbly to implore His ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Jehovah-Jireh “the Eternally Self Existent One Who Will Provide” Part 2 Series

    Contributed by David Scudder on Jun 19, 2011
     | 5,992 views

    Today I want to center our thoughts around the other two words that are used for the first time in Genesis 22. The first one is the word LOVE in verse 2 and the word WORSHIP in verse 5.

    Genesis 22:1-19 Purpose: To exalt God as the great provider. Aim: I want the listener to rejoice in God's glorious provision of salvation. INTRODUCTION: As I mentioned last week, Genesis Chapter 22 contains four important words that are used for the very first time in the Bible. Last week we ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Sherm Nichols avatar

    Heaven As It Is Now Series

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Nov 16, 2011
     | 4,093 views

    Heaven as it is now is not Heaven as it is yet going to be This is an instructional message regarding the developing nature of Heaven as it is right now

    Ephesians 4:8-10; Hebrews 11:39-40 Intro: What would a series on Heaven be without a few “Gates of Heaven” stories? 3 men died – a doctor, a school teacher, and the head of a large HMO. Each was called forward. The Doctor first. “What did you do on earth?” I healed ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "Looking Forward To The Second Christmas"

    Contributed by Michael Molenaar on Nov 22, 2011
    based on 3 ratings
     | 12,988 views

    A sermon for Advent and preparing for Christmas.

    Isaiah 2:1-5 “Looking Forward to the Second Christmas” On this first Sunday of Advent our lesson focuses on the hope we have in the coming of Christ. As a child the Christmas Season was filled with hope. There was the hope that there would be snow on the ground on Christmas Day; there ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Joel Pankow avatar

    The Eyes Of All Look To You

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Nov 22, 2011
    based on 5 ratings
     | 19,669 views

    We can thank God because of His open hands; He satisfies our desires with good things.

    Thanksgiving – November 23, 2011 Psalm 145:15-16 The eyes of all look to you, and you give them their food at the proper time. You open your hand and satisfy the desires of every living thing. At first blush this verse looks to be a lie. The eyes of all don’t look ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran