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  • Dennis Selfridge avatar

    In The Fullness Of Time

    Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Dec 23, 2010
    based on 3 ratings
     | 11,198 views

    Jesus came at the right time

    Galatians 4:1-7 One man sent his parents a microwave oven one Christmas. Here's how he recalls the experience: "They were excited that now they, too, could be a part of the instant generation. When Dad unpacked the microwave and plugged it in, literally within seconds, the microwave ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The Servant Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jan 10, 2008
    based on 31 ratings
     | 19,908 views

    Isaiah prophesied that Yahweh would send a chosen Servant. This Servant would be empowered by God’s Spirit not only to fulfill His covenant promises, He will be the covenant between God and man Himself.

    ISAIAH 42:1-9 THE SERVANT [Matthew 12: 17-21] The prophet now adds another theme, the Servant of Yahweh. It is the first of four "Servant Songs" in Isaiah 40-55 (49:1-6; 50:4-9; 52:13-53:12). The character and function God’s Servant are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Got Bread? Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 29, 2012
     | 4,381 views

    Got bread? You do if your hope and trust is in Jesus Christ.

    Introduction Our passage gives us a sense of déjà vu. Feeding a crowd, the dullness of the disciples, the hostility of the Pharisees – we’ve been there before. Text During those days another large crowd gathered. Since they had nothing to eat, Jesus called his disciples to him and ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Jesus The Redeemer

    Contributed by Daren Mitchell on Jul 31, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,911 views

    There are many things that I could preach about the Redeemer, Jesus, but, I’m going to focus our attention this morning on what our response must be. There is only one response for those who have been redeemed by Jesus, who decide to be followers of Jesu

    I know, LORD, that our lives are not our own. We are not able to plan our own course. So correct me, LORD, but please be gentle. Do not correct me in anger, for I would die. Jeremiah 10:23-24 Jeremiah was a prophet who lived in the years just prior to Nebuchadnezzar defeating and taking the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Have I Got Your Attention Yet

    Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Aug 23, 2012
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     | 4,955 views

    The writer of Hebrews gives us three reasons to accept Jesus. The charachter of Christ, the certainty of judgement and the confirmation of God.

    Have I Got Your Attention Yet Hebrews 2:1-4 Intro: Before refrigerators, people used ice houses to preserve their food. Ice houses had thick walls, no windows, and a tightly fitting door. In winter, when streams and lakes were frozen, large blocks of ice were cut, hauled to the ice houses, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How The Pharisees Got It Wrong

    Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Aug 20, 2011
    based on 8 ratings
     | 13,773 views

    In this topical sermon we are going to examine how the Pharisees missed it so badly by examining their history, their beliefs, and where they went wrong.

    How the Pharisees Got it Wrong Text: Matthew 15:1-14 By: Ken McKinley (Read Text) Well we’re taking a little break from Ecclesiastes. We did last week so that I could talk to you all about how we might better serve God as a church. And tonight, I want to talk to you about how the Pharisees ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Who Do You Say I Am?

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Aug 25, 2011
    based on 11 ratings
     | 19,284 views

    It is not what others say who Christ is, it is what you say that matters.

    To capture the full scope of the story today we have to go back to what happened before. Luke tells us that Jesus had commissioned his disciples to preach and heal and sent them out all over Israel to carry out his mission. News of what was happening spread quickly and there was great excitement ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Advent 4: Love Series

    Contributed by Scott Jensen on Dec 22, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 46,596 views

    Fourth in a series on the symbolism of the Advent Wreath. How we are to show love.

    Advent 4: Love Genesis 3:8-15 1 John 4:7-21 Luke 1:57-80 In the past three weeks, we have been building up to this week. In two more days, we will be celebrating the birth of our savior. We’ve used this Advent season to help us prepare for this holiday as well as reflect on what Christmas means ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Why Did Jesus Get Baptized?

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Jan 13, 2005
    based on 64 ratings
     | 29,000 views

    A sermon on the significance of Jesus baptism for our redemption.

    Matthew 3:13-17 13 Then Jesus came from Galilee to the Jordan to be baptized by John. 14 But John tried to deter him, saying, "I need to be baptized by you, and do you come to me?" 15 Jesus replied, "Let it be so now; it is proper for us to do this to fulfill all righteousness." Then John ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Worthy Is The Lamb Series

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Jul 9, 2013
    based on 7 ratings
     | 31,874 views

    A sermon examining the worship of the Lamb of God.

    WORTHY IS THE LAMB Revelation 5:1-14 Some 60 years after His’ death, burial and resurrection, Jesus appeared to His servant John on the Isle of Patmos. John said, “when I saw him, I fell at his feet as dead.” Following this Jesus placed His right hand on John and said, “fear not; I am the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Our Great Confession

    Contributed by Mark Hall on Feb 24, 2013
     | 4,308 views

    Overcoming spiritual deception by confessing Christ

    OUR GREATEST CONFESSION In order to prepare you for this message, I want to first remind you that last Sunday we found that by comparing God’s word with this generation we could easily see that spiritual deception and spiritual blindness is rampant in America and the world. In addition, we ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Jesus Predicts His Death Series

    Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Jun 18, 2019
     | 7,006 views

    ON THREE DIFFERENT OCCASIONS JESUS PREDICTED HIS DEATH TO HIS DISCIPLES. THIS IS THE FIRST TIME AS RECORDED IN THE BOOK OF MATTHEW.

    JESUS PREDICTS HIS DEATH MATTHEW 16:21-28 MARCH 10, 2019 TODAY I WANT TO BEGIN A SERIES OF MESSAGES THAT WILL TAKE US THROUGH TO THE WEEK FOLLOWING EASTER SUNDAY. THE GOSPELS CONTAIN MANY SITUATIONS THAT JESUS WAS FACED WITH DURING THE FINAL MONTHS OF HIS EARTHLY LIFE AND WE WILL TAKE SOME TIME ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Good News

    Contributed by Ken Henson on Dec 12, 2015
    based on 2 ratings
     | 5,365 views

    In this world were we see such an abundance of well-publicised bad news. It’s refreshing to renew our interest in this ancient proclamation of Good News Do not be afraid Good news Great Joy For All Nations A Child is Born Glory to God Peace on earth

    8 And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. 9 An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. 10 But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    “promises And Proofs From The Good Shepherd” Series

    Contributed by Ron Tuit on Dec 21, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,815 views

    Jesus provides promises and proofs of His Deity and Messiahship after two I AM declarations; I am the Door and I am the Good Shepherd

    “Promises and Proofs from the Good Shepherd” John 10:22-42 Last week we heard Jesus make two more “I AM” statements, emphatic declarations of His own Deity, identifying Himself as the YAHWEH, the Lord God of the Old Testament. He said, “I AM the DOOR of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Is The Anointing Series

    Contributed by Ralph Juthman on May 30, 2014
    based on 3 ratings
     | 10,447 views

    Jesus was consciously aware of an enduement, an equipping, a supernatural endowment called the anointing.

    ENCOUNTERING THE HOLY SPIRIT PART 2 WHAT DOES THIS MEAN? I AM ANOINTED BY THE HOLY SPIRIT TO CARRY ON THE MINISTRY OF JESUS IN MY WORLD Isaiah 61:1-3; LUKE 4:15-30 INTRODUCTION Little Johnny was home sick from Sunday School and church. It was Palm Sunday, and when his dad returned home from ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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