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  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Csi Jerusalem - Who Killed Jesus? Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 23, 2006
    based on 36 ratings
     | 15,839 views

    Christ’s death on the cross was a crime of passion. The crime was ours... the passion was God’s.

    OPEN: (began with music theme of CSI – “Who Are You”) The year was 1910. The place - Chicago, Illinois. The time - The early hours of the morning. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Hiller were lying in bed when Mrs. Hiller sensed something was wrong. She awoke to see that the gas light outside their bedroom ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Christ Crucified

    Contributed by Jacob Kutty on Apr 25, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,534 views

    This sermon is basically pointed about the Christ Crucified.

    Christ Crucified There are three kinds of people lived in the time of Jesus: 1. Jews: (Israelites) They believed that they are spiritual. They were looking for a Saviour who will save them from the hand of Roman Govt. and set them free. So they cannot accept a man who was crucified can become ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    To Look Back Or Not To Look Back

    Contributed by Clifton Cooley on Dec 25, 2004
    based on 7 ratings
     | 19,283 views

    At years end everyone looks back. When Chrsitians should and when they should not look back.

    To Look Back Or Not To Look Back, That is the Question. Gen 19:17; And it came to pass, when they had brought them forth abroad, that he said, Escape for thy life; look not behind thee, neither stay thou in all the plain; escape to the mountain, lest thou be consumed. 1 Chron 16:11-12; Seek the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Times Up

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Dec 27, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,097 views

    Those that wait on the Lord are included in the kingdom.

    Acknowledgement – I found great value in a Christmas Sermon series by Darren Ethier – A fellow contributor to this site. His sermons are called “Christmas Perspectives Series.” Times UP! Luke 2:21-39 To get everyone up to speed as to where we are for the sermon today. I have been sharing with ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    The God Of The Second Chance Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Dec 29, 2004
    based on 86 ratings
     | 32,442 views

    Three Things Jonah found out about God… 1. Jonah Found out God Gives Second 2. Jonah Found Out God Still Had A Plan For His Life 3. Jonah Found Out How Much God Can Do With One Person.

    A Study of Book of Jonah Sermon # 4 “The God of the Second Chance” Jonah 3:1-4 The last time we were with Jonah he was deep in prayer deep in the fish’s belly. In that prayer he finally got things right with God. It is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Chosen Vessels: The Keys To Satan's Destruction

    Contributed by Bryant Payne on Jan 5, 2005
    based on 21 ratings
     | 7,626 views

    People always underestimate the value and importance of our young people. This message will show how valuable they are to the kingdom and one of the many darts (SEX) that Satan uses to cause division among them.

    Chosen Vessels: the Keys to Satan’s Destruction Most people today underestimate the importance of the youth. Most people mixed their immaturity w/ their value. Elders get the full blast of the power of God in a well cushioned pew w/ excellent singers while they stuff the youth in little shacky, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Royal Refusals

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Jan 13, 2005
    based on 17 ratings
     | 4,183 views

    One of God’s greatest refusals set men free.

    Mark 15:23 ¡V ¡§And they gave him to drink wine mingled with myrrh: but he received it not.¡¨ l. INTRODUCTION ¡V THE THINGS THAT ARE MISSED -People who read books generally find something occurring with their reading patterns. A reader will usually understand what the author says and means. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Uncut Pages Of Life

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Jan 13, 2005
    based on 20 ratings
     | 6,846 views

    There are moments of opportunity waiting to be opened in our lives.

    Philippians 3:13-14 – “Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before,” “I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.” l. INTRODUCTION ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Training Time For Reigning Time (Part 2)

    Contributed by Doug Lyon on Jan 17, 2005
    based on 13 ratings
     | 2,488 views

    Reward for successfully running the race of the Christian life

    Introduction Here it is—my one and only sports trophy. [Show trophy] I played football in high school and our team was okay—nothing like Southern Columbia or Berwick. We never won a championship. And I played lacrosse as well. Our school fared better in lacrosse, but we could never seem to ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Slipping Into Darkness

    Contributed by Russell Darby on Jan 23, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,821 views

    At times we find ourselves forgetting or disregarding the way and word of God. When we do this we find that we let the characteristics of our salvation slip into darkness.

    I. Introduction A. Hebrews 2:1-4 2:1 Therefore we ought to give the more earnest heed to the things which we have heard, lest at any time we should let them slip. 2:2 For if the word spoken by angels was stedfast, and every transgression and disobedience received a just recompence of reward; 2:3 ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Thomas Black avatar

    A Precious Promise To Persona Non Grata God's Mercy To The Unworthy Series

    Contributed by Thomas Black on Feb 2, 2005
    based on 12 ratings
     | 6,463 views

    God’s promises to Jacob in the desert are types of the promises made to us. Like Jacob God has promised us his PRESENCE, A Permanant PLACE and PROTECTION. We Perfect his promise when we trust him.

    You remember the circumstances, Jacob had deceived his father stolen the blessing which was itself a testimony that he had no faith that God would bring about what He had promised: since Jacob (and his mother) didn’t believe God’s word they took things into their own hands and created heartbreak ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Setting The Stage For The Spirit Of God-1 Series

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Feb 9, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,055 views

    How do Jesus’ prior acts prepare us for what the Spirit will do in His physical absence? 8 ways in which the Stage is Set for the Spirit of God

    SETTING THE STAGE FOR THE SPIRIT OF GOD—Acts 1:1-3 Luke recorded for Theophilus an account of Jesus earthly acts/ministry. There is an account of Jesus’ acts which precedes the acts recorded in this account. How do Jesus’ prior acts prepare us for what the Spirit will do in His ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Faith Is The Victory

    Contributed by Mike Hullah on Feb 12, 2005
    based on 114 ratings
     | 25,275 views

    A sermon on faith including eight principles of faith drawn from Jericho’s fall.

    Faith Is the Victory 1 John 5:4-5 For whatever is born of God overcomes the world. And this is the victory that has overcome the world--our faith. Who is he who overcomes the world, but he who believes that Jesus is the Son of God? Hebrews 11:1-3 Now faith is the substance (the basis) of things ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What Are You Wearing?

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Feb 16, 2005
    based on 59 ratings
     | 17,614 views

    The Apostle Paul painted a picture for me with his words and I hope to paint the same picture for you today. I got the picture of sewing together the clothing of Christ. He says to ’clothe ourselves’ with different elements that follow the pattern of Ch

    What are You Wearing? Colossians 3:12-14 INTRODUCTION The Bible is filled with Word pictures that explain to us spiritual truths. There are obvious word pictures that the author intends us to see and then perhaps there are others that we may see as we read. A great example of a word picture that ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Eating Green Beans

    Contributed by Billy Blackmon on Feb 17, 2005
    based on 30 ratings
     | 7,634 views

    We are commanded to be thankful for any difficulties (green beans) that come our way.

    Thanking God for Green Beans Luke 17.11-19 Six green beans sat on his daughter’s plate, untouched. Mike Benson says that sort of thing usually didn’t bother him, but that night it did. “Eat your green beans,” he told the eight-year-old. “Dad, I’m full to the top.” “You won’t pop,” he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist