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  • Ken Pell avatar

    A Kingdom Of Priests (Part 2): Standing In The Gap

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Jun 21, 2010
     | 3,609 views

    The Church serves as “Priests of the Kingdom” by standing in the gap between the lost and God.

    PRIESTS OF THE KINGDOM: STANDING IN THE GAP Rev. 5: 10 Sermon Objective: The Church serves as “Priests of the Kingdom” by standing in the gap between the lost and God. REV. 5:6-10 6Then I saw a Lamb, looking as if it had been slain, standing in the center of the throne, encircled ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Iron Man - Building On The Foundation Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 21, 2010
    based on 65 ratings
     | 29,324 views

    How can I honor my father if he wasn't that good a man to begin with? Why should I do that?

    OPEN: Ravi Zacharias told of speaking one time at Ohio State University. He said “As I was being driven to the lecture, we passed the new Wexner Art Center. The driver said, “This is a new art building for the university. It is a fascinating building designed in the post-modernist view ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Beneath His Wings Part 3 Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jun 26, 2010
     | 3,929 views

    Part 3 focuses on how we spread our wings to bring others to Christ.

    Beneath His Wings Part 3 Scriptures: Philippians 2:5-8; Matthew Chapters 5, 6, 7 Introduction: This is part three of my series “Beneath His Wings.” In part one I focused on how as Christians we are under the wings of Christ. Our foundational Scripture came from Psalm 91 where the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Supreme Sacrifice Series

    Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Jun 27, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,342 views

    This is the second in a short series of messages adapted from David Platt's "Radical" series.

    Supreme Sacrifice Text: Luke 14:25-35 (Read Text and Open with Prayer) Now we read this text last Sunday and we talked about how if this Book is true, then it should impact the way we live our lives, the way we spend our time, the way we spend our money, and the way our church operates. We talked ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Are We Doing What We Can?

    Contributed by Ron Theis on Jul 1, 2010
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,655 views

    A sermon that asks us...are we doing all we can with all we have?

    ARE WE DOING WHAT WE CAN?Mark 14:1-9INTRODUCTION1. Jesus at the house of Simon the leper. a. In continuing to look at the hours just prior to the cross we come upon a beautiful illustration.b. These were times of great peril for our Lord.c. The Jews had already decided to take His life.d. Judas had ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Living In The End Times Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jul 5, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,227 views

    How are we to live in the light of the end times? We're to be disciplined, clear-minded so we can pray. We’re to love one another at full strength. We’re to serve one another with whatever gift God gives us.

    Repent! The End is Near! It’s one of those cheap laughs that people get at the expense of Christians. Some Christians at least. You see it in cartoons, usually on a sign-board held by a man with a long beard wearing a white robe and sandals. And of course there are many variations of the mad ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Attitude Makes The Difference

    Contributed by David Owens on Jul 5, 2010
     | 6,924 views

    In this sermon we learn the importance of attitude, and we learn how to have a positive, joyful and hopeful attitude.

    Introduction: A. Does this bumper sticker describe you: Warning – I have an attitude and I know how to use it! 1. Today I want to talk about the fact that attitude makes a difference. 2. I preached on a similar topic last Tuesday night out at Camp Hunt’s Work and Worship Week, and some ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Jesus The Good Shepherd

    Contributed by Glenn Newton on May 21, 2011
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,258 views

    Jesus is the only true Gate to heaven, there are many who claim to be the messiah, but Jesus is the only way to Heaven.

    Jesus – The Good Shepherd Pastor Glenn Newton May 15th, 2011 Text: John 10:1-18 The Good Shepherd and His Sheep 1 “Very truly I tell you Pharisees, anyone who does not enter the sheep pen by the gate, but climbs in by some other way, is a thief and a robber. 2 The one who enters by ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Flee Sexual Immorality Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on May 22, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,853 views

    In today's lesson we learn about the evils of sexual sin.

    Scripture We continue our study in The First Letter of Paul to the Corinthians in a series I am calling Challenges Christians Face. One of the challenges that Christians face is the issue of sexual freedom. Let’s learn about this in a message I am calling, “Flee Sexual ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Remember Why!

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 30, 2011
    based on 67 ratings
     | 36,545 views

    A nation is not saved by the strength of its military nor by the craftiness of its leaders. A nation is only be assured of salvation if it is blessed by God. Our nation used to be focused on God in many things, but that has changed. What can we do to chan

    OPEN: The year was 1620. 102 pilgrims were huddled below deck and no hatches open because of continuous storms. All non-essential personnel required to stay below decks; there was the constant crying of small children; there was no chance to cook any meals. The pilgrims spent 7 weeks in an ill-lit, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    “nazarene Knights And People Of Valor”

    Contributed by Andy Grossman on May 31, 2011
     | 6,353 views

    The Mighty Men of Valor had three qualities we all need to be the people God wants us to be.

    “Nazarene Knights and People of Valor” June 5th, 2011 1 Chronicles 11:10-25: 10 These were the chiefs of David’s mighty warriors—they, together with all Israel, gave his kingship strong support to extend it over the whole land, as the LORD had promised— 11 this is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Love - A Gift

    Contributed by Doug Conley on Jun 2, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,902 views

    Is love something you only look to receive, or do you give it to others?

    I don’t remember very much about my life as a young child. I do have some recollection of things, but not very much; and what I can remember seems to be mostly “feelings” or kind of like snap-shots. I don’t remember conversations from then at all. Of course, that still ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Dedicate Yourself To Daily Prayer Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jun 2, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,730 views

    Why all Christians need to dedicate ourselves to daily prayer: 1. It is God’s priority for us (vs. 1) 2. It brings God’s peace to us (vs. 2) 3. It pleases God (vs. 3) 4. It helps accomplish God’s purpose for people (vs. 4-6)

    New Habits for a New Year Part 2: Dedicate Yourself to Daily Prayer 1 Timothy 2:1-6 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - Jan. 25, 2009 *What is God like? We could never get to the end of describing His goodness and glory. But today I want to focus on the fact that He has come to seek ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Divide And Conquer

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jun 3, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,848 views

    Does Jesus really call us to a simple, exciting life?

    “Divide and Conquer” Mt. 10:17-42 Drew Dyck once volunteered at a youth event put on by a national youth ministry. Near the end of an evening full of games, fun, and food the leader began his devotional talk by stating, “Being a Christian isn’t hard. You won’t lose ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Ark Of The Covenant Series

    Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Jun 9, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,864 views

    This series of 6 messages looks at the design of the tabernacle as a template for drawing near to God. The Ark of the Covenant is all about intimacy with God. In the Holy of Holies we learn to LEAN on God, LISTEN to God and LOVE Him.

    THE ARK OF THE COVENANT A few years ago a man in Dayton, Ohio, found a unique way to propose to his girlfriend. He hired an airplane to fly over the city towing a banner that read, "Judy, I love you. Will you marry me?" Judy accepted his proposal by asking, "How can you say no to love like that?" ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance