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  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    An Honest Confession Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Oct 16, 2008
    based on 28 ratings
     | 11,052 views

    God’s victory over sin (59:15b-21) is not provided until genuine repentance is entered. The outpouring of God’s grace in our lives awaits our humble honest admitting to the hideousness of our sins & our powerlessness to save ourselves from them.

    ISAIAH 59: 9-15a AN HONEST CONFESSION This section continues describing the people’s sin, but now its seriousness, their helplessness to change, and the effects of their sins become realized by people. Isaiah has just boldly confronted the people ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Don Jones avatar

    Hosanna To Hallelujah - Part 1

    Contributed by Don Jones on Apr 1, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 6,942 views

    The psalmist cried hosanna and the Lord listened, was gracious, delivered, and gave him rest. The psalmist cried hallelujah.

    Hosanna to Hallelujah - Part 1 Psalm 116:1-7 The Cry Jesus entered the city of Jerusalem on a young colt. It must have been quite the event in those days. As Jesus rode people would place their cloaks in front of Him. People also placed palm branches along the way. Thus we have what is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Marilyn Murphree avatar

    Reaching For The Invisible God Series

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Apr 6, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,711 views

    How can we find the invisible Christ in our daily life? Where does our faith enter in?

    December, 2006 “Reaching for the Invisible God” John 1:1-18 Introduction: The opening lines of Howard Thurman’s famous Christmas poem, The Work of Christmas, describes where we find ourselves today--at the end of an old year and at the start of the new one. Only a week after the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • David Smith avatar

    The Battle For The Vineyard (Matthew 21:33-40)

    Contributed by David Smith on Nov 6, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,980 views

    Like so much of life, the parables of Jesus are often stories of violence. Here the violence is between a landlord and his tenants. ...

    “We were told that this [operation] was against armed people and against people climbing on our armed vehicles. Our APCs (armed personnel carriers) were cruising 24 hours a day close to buildings (in Jenin), waiting for kids to climb on them, trying to dislodge the top -mounted MG (machine gun) and ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Overcoming Sin

    Contributed by Mark Roper on Nov 20, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 10,295 views

    Sin is nothing to play with. It has the strength to defeat you if you get too close to it with excessive confidence in your own strength.

    Sin John 8:34 Sin is more than wrong doing; it is wrong being, Sin is nothing to play with. It has the strength to defeat you if you get too close to it with excessive confidence in your own strength. A well-to-do man advertised for a chauffeur. Three applicants came. His first question ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • David Henderson avatar

    Little Is Much With God Series

    Contributed by David Henderson on Nov 25, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 8,290 views

    I this message I deal with the fact that God accepts us exactly where we are and uses whatever we have for his glory. This is a profound teaching by Jesus. The kingdom comes in small, almost unnoticed ways. But it never ends there.

    “Little is Much with God” Matthew 13:31-35 From the OT all the way through to the book of Revelation we find story after story of God’s plan for us. There are stories of battle, there are love stories and there are stories children love. When Jesus came on the scene He came as a teacher. 73 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Spencer Homan avatar

    Advent 3 - (Joy) 2007 [the Real Joy Of Christmas]

    Contributed by Spencer Homan on Dec 16, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,064 views

    A sermon that focuses on the true Joy of Christmas... the joy that we have recieved a messiah!

    Isaiah 35:1-4 The desert and the parched land will be glad; the wilderness will rejoice and blossom. Like the crocus, it will burst into bloom; it will rejoice greatly and shout for joy. The glory of Lebanon will be given to it, the splendor of Carmel and Sharon; they will see the glory of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Making The Right Turn To Jesus

    Contributed by Stan Simonik on Dec 22, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,256 views

    Christmas Eve sermon. The wisemen made a wrong turn. Instead of following the star all the way to Bethlehem, they thought the new King would be born in a royal palace. They eventually got it right. This message is for those who are at crossroads in their

    Dear brothers and sisters, have you ever made a wrong turn in your travels? I know I have! My misadventures usually come from taking the wrong exit off a freeway. Thirty some odd years ago I drove from new York to Seattle. As you may know, getting out of New York City is not the easiest thing in ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Fueling The Body Series

    Contributed by Todd Leupold on May 26, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,010 views

    For all of us – myself included, we need to re-examine how are we to wisely live every moment for God in spite of ourselves?

    THE SUPREME MYSTERY – THE BODY OF CHRIST ACT II: The Mystery of The Body Unveiled 7. FUELING THE BODY (Eph. 5:15-21) INTRODUCTION: Anyone remember Alice In Wonderland? Which wacky character in Carroll Lewis’ mushroom-induced world do you remember best? The Mad Hatter? Queen of Hearts? ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    Live By The Spirit Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on May 29, 2007
    based on 95 ratings
     | 29,527 views

    This message is part of a series entitled "Walking in the Spirit." Though Christians believe in the Holy Spirit, many do not understand how to walk daily in the Spirit nor the blessing God grants to those who do.

    Galatians 5:16-18 LIVE BY THE SPIRIT Romans 7:14- 8:4 What principle should one follow to live the Christian life? If a group of average church members were asked that question what answers would they give? Some would likely emphasis Bible reading and prayer. Some would stress faithful church ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ken Pell avatar

    Mushrooms Or Maple Trees? Series

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Jun 11, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,074 views

    Sermon #1 of the series on discipleship (from Mark 8 and 9) addresses the importance of beginning with a Born-again experience.

    Mushrooms or Maple Trees: Spiritual Growth as God Intended Sermon #1 Sermon Objective: Being a Christ-follower requires an accurate (albeit maybe not always complete) understanding of Jesus Christ’s person and ministry. INTRO Mushrooms and Maple Trees; they are strikingly different aren’t they? ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Joe Friend avatar

    Are You Different Now?

    Contributed by Joe Friend on Feb 6, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,860 views

    In the church there are a lot of Rip Van Winkle Christians--who go to sleep not long after they made the decision to follow Christ.

    Ephesians 5:8-14 INTRODUCTION: How many have heard the statement, “They are as different as day and night.”? Paul is using this same kind of contrast between darkness and light when he is speaking of the old life without Christ as compared to the new life in Christ. In this scripture Paul is ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Chris Layton avatar

    God Has Spoken

    Contributed by Chris Layton on Feb 7, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,831 views

    God has spoken through His servants to His chosen people in the past. Now He has spoken to us through Jesus, the Son. What did He say though?

    The “experts” have spoken • Charles H. Duell, U.S. PATENT OFFICE DIRECTOR, 1899, “Everything that can be invented has been invented.” • Grover Cleveland, 1905, “Sensible and responsible women do not want to vote.” • Robert Millikan, NOBEL PRIZE WINNER IN PHYSICS, 1923, “There is no likelihood man ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Darren Rogers avatar

    Daniel Chapter 1 Series

    Contributed by Darren Rogers on Feb 21, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 25,761 views

    The example of how to cope when the world wants to fit you into its mould.

    Daniel – Chapter 1 A. Chapter 1 Outline I. Daniel The Prophet (1:1-7) a. Babylonian Conquest (1:1-2) b. The Kings Command (1:3-5) c. The Hebrew Captives (1:6-7) II. Daniel’s Problem (1:8-10) a. Daniel’s Request (1:8-9) b. Ashpenaz’s Reluctance (1:10) III. Daniel’s Proposition (1:11-16) a. Their ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Jerry N. Watts avatar

    Beware Of Contentment

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jul 13, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,120 views

    Contentment has the power to destroy.

    BEWARE OF CONTENTMENT Numbers 32:1-25 * When God called me to preach, Dr. Ted Traylor (whom I view as my preaching mentor) introduced me to the writings of George Barna. The first book of his that I read was entitled, “The Frog in the Kettle.” Through data gained from surveying, George compared ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist