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  • Keith Foskey avatar

    Answering Rob Bell's Myths About The Resurrection

    Contributed by Keith Foskey on Apr 16, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,298 views

    Was the Resurrection a Myth concocted out of many ancient stories? Rob Bell seems to think so.

    Recently, I watched a video from a preacher named Rob Bell. He has attained a certain level of popularity recently due to his book Love Wins, which many evangelicals have denounced as a purely universalistic treatment of important Scriptural texts. Now, I may soon deal with Rob Bell’s claims ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Ascension Of Christ Series

    Contributed by Jim Kilson on Apr 28, 2014
     | 7,287 views

    Part 3 of 4 in a series covering the things of first importance as presented by the Apostle Paul in 1st Corinthians 15

    INTRODUCTION: As we discussed last week the resurrection of Christ is the foundational truth of the Gospel, and while the Gospel we preach rests solely on that foundation, there is more to the story… We’ve looked at how the burial of Christ often gets wrongly overlooked; well there are ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Should I Be Filled With The Holy Spirit?

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Feb 15, 2009
    based on 11 ratings
     | 3,012 views

    Jesus makes this definition of the Holy Spirit in verse 16-17 another Comforter (Counselor, Helper, Intercessor, Advocate, Strengthener, and Standby) that He may remain forever. 17The Spirit of Truth, and He lives in you.

    Should I be Filled With the Holy Spirit? John 14:16-17 NKJ And I will pray the Father, and He will give you another Helper, that He may abide with you forever— 17 the Spirit of truth, whom the world cannot receive, because it neither sees Him nor knows Him; but you know Him, for He dwells with ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Price Of Liberty

    Contributed by Richard Lee on Jun 23, 2009
    based on 9 ratings
     | 18,927 views

    This sermon addresses the costs of freedom and liberty, both to the United States and to the Christ-follower.

    Study more on this topic and other related topics in the American Patriot’s Bible (Thomas Nelson), edited by Dr. Richard Lee, at www.americanpatriotsbible.com. ********* "Greater love has no one than this, than to lay down one’s life for his friends. John 15:13 When we think of the liberties that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Spencer Homan avatar

    What Are You Staring At? (Go!)

    Contributed by Spencer Homan on Dec 15, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,045 views

    This is a sermon that encourages its audience to get up and go... get up and go tell someone the good news.

    Acts 1:6-14 So when they met together, they asked him, “Lord, are you at this time going to restore the kingdom of Israel?” He said to them: “It is not for you to know the times or dates the Father has set by his own authority. But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Expect Chaos (Pentecost)

    Contributed by Spencer Homan on Dec 15, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,442 views

    This is a Pentecost sermon that focuses on the power of the Holy Spirit to make things happen.

    “Expect Chaos!” In the spirit of Mother’s day, I would like to tell the tale of four-year-old Little Johnny… Johnny asked, "Mommy, where do babies come from? "The stork, dear." replied Johnny’s Mom. "Mommy, who keeps bad people from robbing our house?" Asked Little Johnny. Johnny’s mother ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Brokenness That Heals

    Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Apr 4, 2008
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     | 4,076 views

    Like the disciples at Emmaus, our hearts burn within us as we experience Jesus’ healing presence.

    THE BROKENNESS THAT HEALS Luke 24:13-35 (NIV) 13 Now that same day two of them were going to a village called Emmaus, about seven miles from Jerusalem. 14 They were talking with each other about everything that had happened. 15 As they talked and discussed these things with each other, Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Examples Of Love Series

    Contributed by Mike Wilkins on May 6, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,787 views

    Paul give us two excellent examples of what he has been teaching us.

    Philippians 2:19-30 May 4, 2008 Examples of Love Very personal, business like, practical section – why not just skip over it? I think it has a few things to teach us 2 things first 1 – apologetics – I love these very practical passages – they remind me that this stuff is real – it is not ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Life Of James Pt 1

    Contributed by Charles La Porte on Jun 18, 2008
     | 2,647 views

    What is it in a man’s life that would cause him to leave the only vocation (job / job skills) that he knows? what would possess a man to forsake life, as he had known it during his entire adult existence, for the unknown?

    The Life of James pt.1 Matthew 4:21-25 open to… What is it in a man’s life that would cause him to leave the only vocation (job / job skills) that he knows? what would possess a man to forsake life, as he had known it during his entire adult existence, for the unknown? After all , what security ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Go To The Well

    Contributed by Domingo Reyes on Aug 8, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,086 views

    When Life gets dry, miserable, we need to go to the well of life for a drink of living water.

    In the Scriptures that we read in John chapter 4, we read a very familiar story of a Samaritan Woman and Her encounter with Jesus of Nazareth. Jesus was in Samaria – That alone would make the headlines of any Jewish newspaper of the day. You see Jews did not particularly like Samaritan’s. They ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    I Spy With My Little Eye

    Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Aug 15, 2009
     | 5,359 views

    Some of us wrestle sins that others have long defeated through Jesus blood yet we are critical of others when we see the sin we so easily defeated present in their lives. Jesus is telling us to remember we once had a board across our eyes and not just a s

    I Spy with My Little Eye Luke Chapter 6:37-42 We live in a world that has lost its moral compass. The line between right and wrong, truth and a lie have become blurred. This kind of thinking is called relativism. I remember an old movie where a young man (Alfred) was giving advice to a store ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Prayer Series

    Contributed by Scott Bradford on Feb 28, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 12,057 views

    This sermon is about "Prayer" and is part of a series on "Words of Lent’

    Finish these sayings: -- “You can’t get blood… out of a turnip” -- “Your goose is… cooked” -- “My life is going to hell…in a hand basket” -- “Don’t get your nose… out of joint” -- Or “your toe in a… jam” -- “Don’t get mad, I’m just busting your… chops” -- “I was to be a… millionaire” -- “Deal or… ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • J. Curtis Goforth, O.S.L. avatar

    A Great Mutiny

    Contributed by J. Curtis Goforth, O.s.l. on Sep 17, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,253 views

    Sermon for the 15th Sunday after Pentecost reminding us that being a Christian is more than just using Christian words and acting like one on a special day of the year.

    A Great Mutiny Sermon on James 3:1-12 Pentecost +15- B September 17, 2006 Rev. J. Curtis Goforth, O.S.L. “For every species of beast and bird, of reptile and sea creature, can be tamed and has been tamed by the human species, but no one can tame the tongue—a restless evil, full of deadly ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Jimmy Chapman avatar

    Make A Difference

    Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Sep 27, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 9,013 views

    You Have To Get Involved To Make A Difference

    MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO ONE Luke 8:41-56 I have preached a number of times from the story of Jairus and his daughter, but often with the miracle that Jesus performed as my topic. Jairus’ story, along with the case of the woman with the issue of blood, is good preaching material if you want to brag ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • J. Curtis Goforth, O.S.L. avatar

    A Rock And A Hard Place

    Contributed by J. Curtis Goforth, O.s.l. on Sep 30, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,630 views

    This sermon is for the 17th Sunday after Pentecost and addresses the need we all have to cut off from our lives the things which keep us from a deeper relationship with Christ.

    “A Rock and a Hard Place” Sermon on Mark 9:38-50 Pentecost +17-B October 1, 2006 Rev. J. Curtis Goforth, O.S.L. 43If your hand causes you to stumble, cut it off; it is better for you to enter life maimed than to have two hands and to go to hell, to the unquenchable fire. 45And if your foot ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist