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  • Austin Mansfield avatar

    In The Beginning God ...

    Contributed by Austin Mansfield on Jun 3, 2007
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     | 2,575 views

    Today is the Celebration of the Holy Trinity. The Father is revealed in Jesus through the Holy Spirit. The Trinity is not a table-talk discussion. The Trinity is not a concept. The Trinity is missional.

    (Additional passage: John 16:5-15) In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable to you, Lord, my rock and my redeemer. Amen. (Psalm 19:14) Today is the Celebration of the Holy Trinity. The Father is ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    A Look At The Law And Promises Series

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on Jun 6, 2007
     | 3,122 views

    A message in an expository series from the book of Galatians

    Today we are about to encounter one of the most difficult passages in all of Paul’s writings. In these verses, he draws on the debating skills he learned from his rabbinic teachers. He is reasoning in our text in a way that is very characteristic of a first century rabbi. In the first century it ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    How Do You Know?

    Contributed by Gary Harrison on Jun 19, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,556 views

    Truth, faith and how they are tied together

    How Do You Know? 2 Timothy 4 : 1 - 8 Friday at quitting time, Jim said, ‘Boss, have you got any extra work I can do tonight?’ Sure do but I can’t pay you overtime. That’s okay, I just don’t want to go home. Why not? Well, I’ve been in the doghouse since last night. I see...Why? What did you do ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    "The Power God Gives"

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jun 25, 2007
    based on 26 ratings
     | 24,835 views

    An examination of Psalm 114.

    It has been observed that too many in the church today put more emphasis on human influence than divine power. Often times, we focus more on who we know in Washington, D.C. or in city hall than we do on Who we know in heaven! Truly, we live in a day in which God’s people need to become "power ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Happy Man

    Contributed by Doane Brubaker on Jun 28, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,680 views

    Written as a Father’s Day message and challenge to sink our roots deep into God to find real happiness.

    Many are familiar with the “beattitudes” in Jesus’ sermon on the mount. They include: • “Blessed (or happy) are the poor in spirit – those who realize their need for God – for the Kingdom of Heaven is given to them.” • “Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.” • “Blessed are ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Removing The Yoke Series

    Contributed by D. Marie Hamilton on Sep 3, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,918 views

    This is a sermon that shows that Freedom without God is freedom short lived.

    Freedom in Christ Sermon Series Part 2 Removing the Yoke Galatians 5:13-26 (NIV) You, my brothers and sisters, were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge the sinful nature. Rather, serve one another in love. The entire law is summed up in a single command: “Love your ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Purposeful Prayer Series

    Contributed by Bruce Allen on Sep 22, 2007
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     | 6,471 views

    This is a study on the Sermon on the Mount. This is the 6th sermon in the series.

    Sermon on the Mount Pt 6 Purposeful Prayer Matthew 6: 5-15 And when you pray, you shall not be like the hypocrites. For they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the corners of the streets, that they may be seen by men. Assuredly, I say to you they have their reward. [6] But you, when ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Fifth Word: Suffering Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 6, 2007
    based on 31 ratings
     | 48,645 views

    Jesus uttered seven short phrases on the cross before he died. This sermon briefly examines the fifth word that Jesus uttered, which was a word of suffering, found in John 19:28.

    Introduction It is often profitable to study the last words of dying men. Many sermons have been preached on the last words of Jesus. As he hung on the cross on that first Good Friday he uttered seven short sentences or phrases. We usually call these “the seven last words of Christ.” For the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Courage To Maintain The Biblical Pattern

    Contributed by Matthew Morine on Jul 18, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 3,269 views

    There is a pattern for the New Testament church in the Bible. But how do you get to it properly. Here are three steps to restore the church of the first century.

    Courage to Maintain the Biblical Pattern Theme: The right way to restore the New Testament Church. It began in the break room, continued down the hall, and ended in the foyer of the church building. This debate took place at the Brown Trail School of Preaching. It was between Tom Pugh and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Officers In The Church Series

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Jul 24, 2007
    based on 17 ratings
     | 19,173 views

    An examination of the offices of elder & deacon from a Baptist perspective.

    WHO RUNS THE CHURCH Part 2: The Ordained Officers of the Church The story is told of a terrible traffic accident. Police officers were called to the scene and when they arrived they found a husband, wife, and 2 children lying unconscious in the car. They pulled them from the car, and as they ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Exaltation Through Forgiveness Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Jul 31, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,934 views

    Expostion of the last part of Peter’s sermon in Acts three about the exaltation of Christ through the forgiveness of the people who killed Him

    Text: Acts 3:17-26, Title: Exaltation Through Forgiveness, Date/Place: NRBC, 8/5/07, AM A. Opening illustration: Old Joe was dying. For years he had been at odds with Bill, formerly one of his best friends. Wanting to straighten things out, he sent word for Bill to come and see him. When Bill ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Fruit Of The Spirit Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Sep 24, 2003
    based on 25 ratings
     | 5,329 views

    Forget gifts for a moment. Let me show you the best way to demonstrate your Christian maturity. If you want to show just how mature you are as a Christian, then show it not by the way you exercise the gifts God gives you, but by the way you bear the fruit

    Today we return to 1 Corinthians, but it’s been over a month, so I thought I should bring us all up to speed again. Let me remind you of where we got to last time. Paul has been addressing the question of the nature and function of spiritual gifts in the congregation. Corinth is a place where ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Heaven's Heroes: Abel Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Sep 27, 2003
    based on 49 ratings
     | 9,823 views

    Because Abel believed, he offered a better sacrifice; because he offered a better sacrifice, he obtained righteousness; because he obtained righteousness, he is for all the ages a living voice saying, "Righteousness is by faith."

    [The outline was borrowed from John MacArthur’s Hebrews commentary.] Hebrews 11:4—“By faith Abel offered unto God a more excellent sacrifice than Cain, by which he obtained witness that he was righteous, God testifying of his gifts: and by it HE BEING DEATH YET SPEAKETH.” James Moffatt wrote, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dennis Lawrence avatar

    Jesus' Jubilee Ministry

    Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Sep 29, 2003
    based on 39 ratings
     | 13,642 views

    Jesus announced the Jubilee and set the tone for what Christian ministry must be.

    Jubilee Vendee- September 24, 2003 After Jesus was baptized, he spent 40 days in a wilderness area, in prayer and drawing close to God, and under attack from the one who wanted to topple him from his high position of Messiah. Jesus won! He returned from the wilderness ready for his ministry and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Sardis Series

    Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Oct 15, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 8,357 views

    1. Look at the city of Sardis 2. Look at the Church in Sardis 3. The Remedy 4. What about OUR Church?

    October 12, 2003 Title: Sardis Text: Rev. 3:1-6 Introduction 1. Jesus is walking amongst the lampstands... sometimes He sees churches (people) who are faced with persecution... and faced with spiritual battles... and in spite of all the struggle... they have remained faithful.. and they need ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene