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  • Jackie Barker avatar

    What Peter Did Right Series

    Contributed by Jackie Barker on Jul 24, 2012
     | 8,322 views

    Failure is not final. Looking at the reinstatement of Peter, we see that we can go back to Jesus and be used by him. John 21

    “When they had finished eating, Jesus said to Simon Peter, “Simon son of John, do you truly love me more than these?” “Yes, Lord,” he said , “you know that I love you.” Jesus said, “Feed my lambs.” Again Jesus said, “Simon son of John, do ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Major In Perseverance Series

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Mar 26, 2012
     | 6,800 views

    So Jesus is superior. What difference does it make?

    “The Road to a Better Life: Major in Perseverance” Hebrews 10:11-25 They were having a hard time deciding. Should they follow the old, familiar, comfortable religion or the new, unfamiliar religion? Should they follow the Jewish faith or the Christian faith? It was a tough, emotional ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Crying That Stopped The Parade.

    Contributed by Eugene Morell on Mar 29, 2012
    based on 6 ratings
     | 11,329 views

    This is a sermon for Psalm Sunday. It looks at the people along the parade route and we see the same people in our churches today.

    THE CRYING THAT STOPPED THE PARADE. LUKE 19:28-44. I don’t know of anyone who doesn’t like a good parade. When I was a Boy Scout I was always involved in the Parade That they had in the small community where I grew up. In later years if the community that we were living in was having ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Born In Dark Times Series

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Mar 31, 2012
     | 4,709 views

    The birth of Moses. (Powerpoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    SERMON OUTLINE: • A simple home (1-2) • A clever plan (2b-4) • A surprising rescue (5-10) SERMON BODY: Ill: • Top 10 funny baby video clips on YouTube. • (http://youtu.be/ZWHpcKXt-qQ) Transition: • There is something magical about a baby crying or smiling or just being a baby; • It ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Joel Pankow avatar

    Two Participations In The Supper: Judgment And Salvation Series

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Apr 4, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,852 views

    This sermon discusses the reality of the Lord's Supper and how important it is.

    April 5, 2012 Two Participations in the Supper: Judgment and Salvation 1 Corinthians 11:23-32 For I received from the Lord what I also passed on to you: The Lord Jesus, on the night he was betrayed, took bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it and said, “This is my body, which ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Free To Choose How You’ll Be Saved!

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 28, 2014
     | 4,029 views

    Jesus bore the curse of the law so we wouldn’t have to.

    I want to make a point as we begin today – and that is that there is often more than one way to do some things. The following test is used by Anderson consulting to see if people are qualified to be a “professional.” There are only 4 questions. See how you do… 1. How do ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Spiritual Resolution Series

    Contributed by John Sears on Jan 30, 2014
    based on 6 ratings
     | 22,984 views

    This message sets the tone for why we need to grow in maturity as followers of Jesus. It is not just something for leaders and new believers. We are all called to grow. That spiritual maturing is marked by the phrase, "More and more."

    Scripture Reading: Galatians 5:13-23 13 You, my brothers and sisters, were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge the flesh[a]; rather, serve one another humbly in love. 14 For the entire law is fulfilled in keeping this one command: “Love your neighbor as ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Faith Like A Child Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jan 30, 2014
     | 6,641 views

    How a child might describe their relationship with Christ.

    Faith Like a Child - 2 My God is With Me December 8, 2013 Jesus said something very amazing whenever some parents were bringing children to them, these parents wanted Jesus to pray for their kids, or to touch them and lay hands on them. And the disciples weren't having anything to do with that, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Displaying An Attitude Full Of Gratitude

    Contributed by Matt Skiles on Jan 31, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,911 views

    Thankfulness, Showing Thanksgiving, Thanks to God

    1 Thessalonians 5:17-18 1 Thessalonians 5:17-18 Intro: Edward Spencer was a ministerial student in Evanston, Illinois, and also a member of a life-saving squad during his school years. In 1860, a ship went aground on the shore of Lake Michigan near Evanston, and Spencer waded again and again ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Pigs On The Beach Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Feb 2, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,278 views

    It seems that Jesus travels to the Gerasense for a specific purpose.

    It wasn't your typical day at the beach. Instead of beach umbrellas, lounge chairs and a sandcastle, we have a cemetery, a violent man, the supernatural, outraged citizens and pigs. And I'm pretty flexible, especially about beaches, but I draw the line at pigs on the beach. This is week four of ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Overcoming Sexual Temptation Series

    Contributed by Paul Barreca on Apr 24, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,030 views

    Joseph is young and good looking, yet he overcame a serious sexual temptation. We can develop our strategy for victory by examining Joseph's response.

    When I first studied Genesis 39 and the story of Joseph and Potophar’s wife, I thought initially that I would “tone down” the sexual content of this chapter. The story provided in this passage details Joseph’s vivid encounter with a seductive woman, and his victory as he ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    David Establishes Relationships Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Apr 29, 2013
    based on 9 ratings
     | 22,530 views

    God's hand was on David. The Lord was going to make him into on of the greatest kings in human history, but in order to do that God had to mold & sharpen him. God needed to do His work in order to make His man. The way God breaks & makes His great servant

    Strengthened For the Struggle: The Life of David: His early Years [GOD'S WORK or] DAVID ESTABLISHES RELATIONSHIPS 1 SAMUEL 18: [1-16] David had just accomplished an remarkable incredible victory. As a result he gained instant popularity. He became a national hero. People sang his praises. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Raising Heroes For Christ

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Apr 29, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,053 views

    Jesus Christ can turn our children into heroes, but we can help. Here’s what to do: 1. Sacrifice for them. 2. See their potential. 3. Steer them to Jesus.

    Raising Heroes for Christ John 6:1-35 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - June 10, 2012 (Adapted from sermon preached at McClendon Baptist Church - Feb. 25, 2007) *George Washington is called the “Father” of our country, and rightly so. What a hero he was. Historian ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Spencer Miller avatar

    Why Did God Punish Sodom And Gomorrah?

    Contributed by Spencer Miller on May 1, 2013
    based on 8 ratings
     | 28,915 views

    “If God doesn’t punish America, He’ll have to apologize to Sodom and Gomorrah.” -Ruth Graham

    The following is from a letter by Billy Graham posted on the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association website: “Some years ago, my wife, Ruth, was reading the draft of a book I was writing. When she finished a section describing the terrible downward spiral of our nation’s moral standards and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tyler Edwards avatar

    Pride Series

    Contributed by Tyler Edwards on Apr 16, 2009
    based on 8 ratings
     | 18,904 views

    One of the keys to a Godly life is understanding the nature of sin and the danger it poses in our Spiritual lives.

    7 Deadly Sins Series July 20, 2008 Pride Not all sin is created equal. While all sin is equally offensive and wrong in the eyes of God they are not all equal. There are some sins that some people will never deal with in their lives. There are people who are so full of encouragement that they ...read more

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