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  • Winson Butler avatar

    "Then The Soldiers..."

    Contributed by Winson Butler on Apr 20, 2004
    based on 17 ratings
     | 2,268 views

    The horror of the Cross. The sneer of the crowd. The last words spoken by Jesus. Each of these had their place, but, what about what Jesus heard before He died? What will be the last words He hears from you!

    "Then the soldiers..." John 19:23a Introduction I. Mel Gibson recently confronted us all with the last twelve hours of Jesus life. From the walk to the horror of the Cross. A cruel way for a man to die? Yes, necessary, absolutely if our sins were to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Stewardship

    Contributed by Lou Nicholes on May 25, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
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    One of the things in Christian circles that tends to be done in a careless manner is the handling of money. The apostle Paul in this passage organizes the collection of funds for the saints in Jerusalem so that it will be managed honestly and faithfully.

    THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: A man had a heart attack and was rushed to the hospital. He could receive little company and was to avoid excitement. While in the hospital a rich uncle died and left him a million dollars. His family wondered how to break the news to him with the least amount of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Claim, A Job, A Promise

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jun 15, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
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    Being a responsible disciple of Christ Jesus and what that entails in our contemporary living is the theme of this sermon.

    A Claim, A Job, A Promise – Matthew 28:11-20 Intro: A man walked up to a vending machine, put in a coin, pressed the buttons labeled, “coffee, double cream, sugar.” No cup appeared, but the nozzles went into action sending forth coffee, cream and sugar. After the proper amounts had gone down the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Failure Is Not Fatal Series

    Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Aug 3, 2003
    based on 57 ratings
     | 7,089 views

    An exposition of Mark 6 focusing on Jesus’ "failure" to teach at Nazareth and what he actually taught to us in the process.

    Failure Is Not Fatal Mark 6:1–13 INTRODUCTION Jesus taught a lesson in everything that he did during his earthly ministry. During both good times and bad, Jesus taught. In the text of Mark 6 we see Jesus using failure to teach us a lesson. MAIN BODY I. Accepting Failure Mark 6:1–5 A. Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Lou Nicholes avatar

    Legalism

    Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Sep 8, 2004
    based on 21 ratings
     | 4,491 views

    Are you too caught up in man-made laws?

    The story was told some years ago of a pastor who found the roads blocked one Sunday morning and was forced to skate on the river to get to church, which he did. When he arrived the elders of the church were horrified that their preacher had skated on the Lord’s Day. After the service they held a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Attitude

    Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Sep 8, 2004
    based on 16 ratings
     | 6,668 views

    Do I let my desire to be "holy" overshadow the need to help others.

    Both the hummingbird and the vulture fly over our nation’s deserts. All vultures see is rotting meat, because that is what they look for. They thrive on that diet. But hummingbirds ignore the smelly flesh of dead animals. Instead, they look for the colorful blossoms of desert plants. The vultures ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Treat A Sinner

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Jul 1, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 3,924 views

    A message dealing with our attitudes toward lost people, and how we should relate to them.

    HOW TO TREAT A SINNER Matthew 9:1-13 INTRO: From western movies we have learned about good and bad people. The bad people are cattle rustlers, horse thieves, etc. the good are innocent victims and shining heros. They look differently, walk differently, and act differently. The hero sings, hits ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Don't Get Excited

    Contributed by V. David Sedaca on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 24 ratings
     | 3,964 views

    In our text we find Peter writing no new doctrine, no new preaching just writing a letter to encourage believers.

    In our text we find Peter writing no new doctrine, no new preaching just writing a letter to encourage believers. This morning we would like to try something a little different. We would like to encourage you not to get too excited about something's. We would like to do this not as an advocate of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Word Of Support Courage

    Contributed by Michael Stover on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 24 ratings
     | 3,598 views

    Introduction:  Date is the last day of the Feast of Tabernacles (Lev.

    Introduction:  Date is the last day of the Feast of Tabernacles (Lev. 23:34-43). Solomonâs Temple had been dedicated at this feast in 1 Kings 8:2. On this day of the feast Jesus offers living water (John 7:37). I. Godâs Presence (vs. 1-5) A. Haggai new comparison would bring ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Getting Excited

    Contributed by James Childers on Nov 15, 2000
    based on 67 ratings
     | 11,928 views

    To be excited about the things the Lord has done for us

    Getting Excited--Acts 17:2-8 Introduction: Webster says the meaning of excitement is "to be stirred or thrilled." Many get excited at ball games or golf or other events. Some will be thrilled at the getting of a new dress or suit. I believe it is time we got excited over things that ...read more

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  • Terry Bailey avatar

    Mere Men

    Contributed by Terry Bailey on Feb 25, 2001
    based on 64 ratings
     | 5,390 views

    To be more than MERE!

    Mere Men (The #1 Reason Revival has been Barred from Butte) Not: 1. The strength of the enemy 2. The Statue on the Hill 3. Not the Tough Reputation 4. Not the desire for sin over the Blood But, men of God remaining worldly-mere infants in Christ! 1 Cor 3:1-4 3:1Brothers, I could not address you ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Mark Atherton avatar

    Today's Thoughts Determine Tomorrow's Actions Series

    Contributed by Mark Atherton on Apr 2, 2001
    based on 60 ratings
     | 4,970 views

    a look at the importance of thinking like a Christian

    --Think the same things_ Php. 4:2; Php. 2:1-4; Php. 2:14; Eph. 4:1-4; Jn. 17:20,21 our agreement is “in the Lord” Php 4:2 --Don’t have divided thinking Php. 4:6; Matt. 13:22 --Control your thoughts Php 4:8; Mk. 7:20-23; Pv. 23:7 because... your ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Paul Apple avatar

    A Dove Among Hawks Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 1, 2001
    based on 16 ratings
     | 3,780 views

    ADVOCATES FOR PEACE LAMENT LIVING AMONG LYING WARMONGERS

    BIG IDEA: ADVOCATES FOR PEACE LAMENT LIVING AMONG LYING WARMONGERS INTRODUCTION: First in a series of Psalms (120 - 134) labeled "A Song of Ascents"; possibly a hymnbook for pilgrims coming up to the Temple for the great feasts - Spurgeon but many other suggested possibilities as well I. (:1-4) ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Michael Stover avatar

    A Picture Is Worth A Thousand Words

    Contributed by Michael Stover on Jul 9, 2002
    based on 43 ratings
     | 4,723 views

    Jesus did not just talk about servant-ministry: He modeled it for us. And as they say... a picture IS worth a thousand words.

    I. A Picture of Renunciation (4a) A. Renounced His prerogatives as Deity 1. Picture of His taking the form of a man 2. Philippians 2:7 (HCSB), “Instead He emptied Himself by assuming the form of a slave, taking on the likeness of men.” B. Renounced His Position as their Master 1. Removed His ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Dirty Rags

    Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Jan 10, 2003
    based on 54 ratings
     | 5,694 views

    "All of us have become like one who is unclean, and all our righteous acts are like filthy rags! (Isa 64:6).

    Do you have chores to do at home, you know, jobs to help in the house? When I was busy at work in the office, I didn’t have too much spare time but when I retired my wife soon found me some jobs. I had to take a crash course in cleaning the silver. The trouble with silver is that it soon gets ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist