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  • Tim Hinrichs avatar

    Remember Me!

    Contributed by Tim Hinrichs on Mar 29, 2012
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     | 13,939 views

    The thief on the cross is an example that we are saved completely by the grace of God as this hardened criminal received the promise of eternal life.

    Many of you might remember Karla Faye Tucker. She was the first woman to be executed in the US since 1984. She was notorious as an accomplice to a brutal ax murder of a two people in the early eighties. Soon after being imprisoned, Tucker took a Bible from the prison ministry program and read it in ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Story Behind The Story

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Apr 6, 2012
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     | 7,189 views

    If Christ has not been raised our faith is useless, but the fact is, Christ has been raised from the dead... and because He lives, we too will live!

    Title: The Story Behind the Story Text: Mark 16:1-8 (Matthew 28:1-10 and I Corinthians 15:12-20) Thesis: If Christ has not been raised our faith is useless, but the fact is that Christ has been raised from the dead… and because he lives, we too will live! Introduction Did you know that ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God Forsaking God

    Contributed by David Scudder on Apr 7, 2012
     | 6,233 views

    What this fourth saying from the cross does is to give us a glimpse into the hellish pain and agony that Jesus suffered because of His separation from His Father. This agonizing question from the cross does have an answer and we find that answer in the P

    Purpose: To explore the agony of Christ's suffering. Aim: I want the listener to worship Christ because He became a curse for them. INTRODUCTION: While the scorching heat of the Palestinian sun beat down on Christ as He hung on the Cross He spoke three different times between 9 am to 12 noon. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Gazing At The Cross

    Contributed by Mark Armstrong on Apr 10, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,326 views

    A Good Friday sermon

    A few years ago I witnessed a head on collision between two cars. The car about 300 metres in front of me collided head-on with a vehicle overtaking a truck in the opposite direction. I had a clear, unobstructed view of the incident. The cars collided head-on but off-centre. So they rotated when ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Living In A Murphy's Law World Series

    Contributed by John Sears on Jul 22, 2011
    based on 21 ratings
     | 12,042 views

    This is a message of encouragement to people who are facing struggles and trials. We live in a Murphy's Law world where trouble is always just around the corner. How do we deal with it when the troubles of life seem overwhelming?

    Introduction: Murphy’s law suggests that anything that can go wrong will go wrong. Some corollaries have been attached – they are true given the right circumstances: q At the most inopportune time q Because it is your fault q And Everyone will see it Every perceived solution only ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    The Nourishment You Need

    Contributed by Mark Adams on Aug 13, 2011
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     | 13,027 views

    This is a sermon that focuses primarily on Amos 8, looking at how a deficiency of the Word of God plays out in our lives individually and as a culture.

    Amos has always seemed to me like a man I could enjoy being around. He was plain spoken, and to the point. He was the kind of guy who appreciated hard work. Amos was a shepherd. He didn’t shepherd those pretty, fluffy white sheep. Based on the word used, he worked with a really ugly, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Tsur "The Rock" Series

    Contributed by David Scudder on Aug 15, 2011
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     | 9,670 views

    Just as we need a constant supply of water to keep us healthy, we also need a constant supply of God's Word to keep us satisfied. I want to bring some satisfying refreshment to our dry and parched souls today.

    Purpose: To extol God as our Rock. Aim: I want the listener to admire God's power and stability. INTRODUCTION: Water is a common substance that we give very little though to. Our homes are connected to the city's water supply so any time we need water to drink, or water to wash something, or water ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Compassion Of The Christ

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Aug 15, 2011
     | 5,882 views

    Compassion of Christ

    “The Compassion of the Christ” Mark 5:1-20 Mark 5:19 “Howbeit Jesus suffered him not, but saith unto him, Go home to thy friends, and tell them how great things the Lord hath done for thee, and hath had compassion on thee.” God's Compassion The word compassion appears ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Moses On The Mountain With The Lord - Part 7 Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Aug 23, 2011
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     | 6,989 views

    God has 3 messages from the mountain for us tonight: 1. God wants us to be generous givers (vs. 1-8). 2. God wants to stay close to His saints (vs. 8). 3. God uses earthly pictures to teach us about heavenly places (vs. 8-22).

    Moses on the Mountain with the Lord - Part 7 Exodus 25:1-22 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - July 21, 2010 BACKGROUND *The LORD God of the Old Testament who appeared to men was God the Son, the pre-incarnate Jesus Christ. We are studying these appearances because each of them ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Kiss The Son Series

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Sep 4, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,849 views

    Exposition of Psalm 2. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request: email - gcurley@gcurley.info)

    SERMON OUTLINE: (1). Conspiracy – The Voice of Nations (vs 1-3): (2). Mockery – The Voice of the Father (vs 4-6) (3). Victory - The Voice of the Son (7-9): (4). Opportunity - The Voice of the Spirit (10-12); SERMON BODY: Ill: • In its first 300 hundred years the Christian church endured ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Jason Jones avatar

    Bush University Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Jan 4, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,993 views

    Exposition of Psalm 31 regarding David's pattern for prayer in turbulent times

    Text: Psalm 31:1-24, Title: Bush University, Date/Place: NRBC, 1/2/11, AM A. Opening illustration: Billy Graham at Bush University, 1949 in CA B. Background to passage: “Context, context, context, I know that you have heard me say it before, but it is true. The context of this psalm makes ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Power To Face Your Giants

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Jan 14, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,054 views

    The story of David & Goliath shows how we should face the giants in our lives.

    POWER TO FACE YOUR GIANTS 1Sa 17:1 Now the Philistines gathered their armies for battle and were assembled at Socoh, which belongs to Judah, and encamped between Socoh and Azekah in Ephes-dammim. 1Sa 17:2 Saul and the men of Israel were encamped in the Valley of Elah and drew up in battle array ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Knowing Jesus Moves Us To Love

    Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Jan 24, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,812 views

    Our relationship with Jesus changes our relationship with one another. Parts: A. His word of truth calls for a response. B. His love shines out from us onto one another.

    Text: 1 John 2:3-11 Theme: Knowing Jesus Moves Us to Love A. His word of truth calls for a response B. His love shines from out us onto one another Season: Epiphany 3a Date: January 23, 2011 Web page: http://hancocklutheran.org/sermons/Knowing-Jesus-Moves-Us-to-Love-1John2_3-11.html ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    A Time To Be Rescued Series

    Contributed by Mark Elkins on Jan 27, 2011
     | 3,525 views

    This series is modified from Rick Warren's The Purpose of Christmas

    A TIME TO BE RESCUED. LK 2:11 8 And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. 9 An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. 10 But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Man With A Plan Series

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Feb 1, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,653 views

    Jesus makes himself known thorugh his followers.

    Title: A Man with a Plan Text: Matthew 4:12-23 Thesis: Jesus makes himself known through his followers. Epiphany Series: Encountering Christ in Epiphany • The First Sunday after Epiphany: Christ’s Identity. The First Sunday after Epiphany we encountered Christ at his baptism where ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational