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  • Michael Goodfellow avatar

    Through Jerusalem To The Cross

    Contributed by Michael Goodfellow on Apr 15, 2003
    based on 35 ratings
     | 4,336 views

    A sermon for Palm Sunday

    Oftentimes when we read through the passages in Scripture, we come to passages that seem to be out of place. And every year as I come to Palm Sunday, I come to this passage that seems to be so out of place. The story itself is one of the most beautiful pictures in all of Scripture, beautiful in ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    "No Star Tonight"

    Contributed by Donald Smith on Apr 24, 2003
    based on 19 ratings
     | 4,088 views

    Tonight, all is not calm and bright in the city of Bethlehem. We may not be able to actually be there, but we know what it is like to live in darkness. Receive this, therefore, as a message of hope - - for 2000 years ago and for today....

    "No Star Tonight" (Christmas Eve) Luke 2:1-20 "No Star Tonight" a Gatlin Brothers song... is sung here A mother wakes up her son one morning and says, “Honey, it’s time to get ready for church.” The son replies, “But mom, I don’t want to go to church today!” The mother persisted, “But you ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Robbie Parsons avatar

    Grab Some Rocks!

    Contributed by Robbie Parsons on Mar 2, 2003
    based on 58 ratings
     | 3,764 views

    A teaser or introduction for the "This Means War!" series. We have to beware, be ready, and be strong so we can be like David and GRAB SOME ROCKS, even when the deck seems stacked against you.

    I. BEWARE - Realize that there will be giants v.4-10 GOLIATH-CHAMPION OF THE PHILISTINES: “Height was 6 cubits and a span…” Probably 9’ 9” tall, if 1 cubit=18” and 1 span=1/2 cubit “He was armed with a coat of mail; and the weight of the coat was five thousand shekels of ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How God Closes One Door And Opens Another

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 12, 2001
    based on 111 ratings
     | 20,117 views

    God guides us by using closed doors and opens doors if we are willing to submit to His total control

    How God Closes One Door and Opens Another (Acts 16:6-18) Illustration:Sir Alexander Mackenzie is a Canadian hero. An early fur trader and explorer, he accomplished a magnificent feat when he led an expedition across Canada from Fort Chippewyan on Lake Athabasca to the Pacific Ocean. His incredible ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Willing To Sacrifice Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Oct 5, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,105 views

    This message brings an interesting question regarding what is ours and what we are willing to sacrifice. It seems that the level of commitment and outreach for Christ is related to what we perceive as our rights against what we sacrifice as God.

    WILLING TO SACRIFICE 1 CORINTHIANS9:1-15 INTRODUCTION: In this chapter, Paul makes some statements concerning his apostleship. He takes the time to describe his rights as an apostle and minister, and also his sacrifice as that same apostle and minister. In essence, Paul embraces his rights, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Sherman Gordon avatar

    Faith In The Impossible

    Contributed by Sherman Gordon on May 17, 2005
    based on 29 ratings
     | 7,920 views

    IF YOU HAVE THE FAITH, INDEED GOD HAS THE POWER. YOU MIGHT HAVE FAILED NINETY-NINE TIMES BEFORE, BUT BELIEVE THAT THE NEXT TIME IS THE RIGHT TIME TO GET BLESSED BY GOD.

    FAITH IN THE IMPOSSIBLE LUKE 1:5-13 HEBREWS 11 DECLARES: BY FAITH ABEL OFFERED A MORE EXCELLENT SACRIFICE UNTO GOD. BY FAITH ENOCH WAS TRANSLATED THAT HE SHOULD NOT SEE DEATH. BY FAITH NOAH MOVED WITH FEAR. BY FAITH ABRAHAM WENT OUT, NOT KNOWING WHERE HE WAS GOING. BY FAITH SARAH RECEIVED MIGHT ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Ed Wood avatar

    The Weakness Of A Strong Man

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Jul 1, 2004
    based on 45 ratings
     | 11,359 views

    A message on elements of the Christian life.

    THE WEAKNESS OF A STRONG MAN Judges 16:20-21 INTRO: I once heard the testimony of Paul Anderson, the world’s strongest man at the time. In his testimony, he tells how he was brought under conviction and accepted Christ as he personal savior after listening to the testimony of someone who was in a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Uncoventional Wisdom

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Dec 10, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,316 views

    Why did God use John the Baptist rather than the "good and the great" to announce the birth of his Son

    NR 10-12-06 Luke 3:1-20 John the Baptist Conventional wisdom says that how you present the message is more important than the message itself And Alistair Campbell Tony Blair’s spin doctor incorporated that in the ultimate Why else do we see smartly ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Disenchanted And Sincere: Side By Side Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Feb 29, 2016
     | 3,810 views

    The contrast between Judas and the other disciples was not obvious, until their hearts were revealed.

    Disenchanted and Sincere: Side by Side (Mark 14:10-21) 1. We have all met negative, cynical, bitter folks who claim to follow Christ but really don’t like Him and they don’t love His people. They may profess to be seekers or questioners, or are rethinking their faith. In reality, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Casey Campbell avatar

    The Son Always Rises!

    Contributed by Casey Campbell on Apr 8, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,372 views

    This is an Easter sermon that speaks to the good news of Jesus' resurrection.

    John 20:1-18 ~ The Son Always Rises! (9) In the pre-dawn hours of that spectacular Sunday morning in Jerusalem so many years ago, there was no one who expected anything new, no one lying sleepless in anticipation that the world soon would change forever, no one with the even the slightest notion ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rodney Johnson Sr., avatar

    Hold Your Pastor’s Hands Up

    Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on Aug 24, 2006
    based on 19 ratings
     | 27,781 views

    This sermon emphasizes the need to support your leader in their time of adversity.

    In the heat of battles, our souls will often become faint. Bouts of depression will come to most of us. The strong are not always vigorous. The wise are not alway ready. The brave are not always courageous. The joyous are not always happy. Great travail is created for all men. It is clear that the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Elmer Towns avatar

    Today's New Journey

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 31, 2009
    based on 16 ratings
     | 4,988 views

    You can’t change where you have come from, but you can change where you’re going.

    Today’s New Journey Elmer L. Towns A. WE’RE ALL ON A JOURNEY 1. You can’t change where you have come from, but you can change where you are going. 2. Your future destination doesn’t need to be a carbon copy of your past, nor does God want it to be. 3. God wants to give you a new path and a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Wilson Oshorakpor avatar

    More Than A Prayer (4) - "thy Kingdom Come"

    Contributed by Wilson Oshorakpor on May 31, 2021
     | 4,960 views

    The Lord's prayer is much more than a prayer guide. It shows us who our father is.

    TEXT: Matthew 6:10 "Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven." INTRODUCTION The Lord"s prayer is much more than a prayer guide. It tells us who God is. God is my father. He lives in heaven. His name is holy. He rules over a glorious and everlasting kingdom. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • John Dobbs avatar

    Embrace The Mission!

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Jul 2, 2016
     | 7,740 views

    Here are six qualities of those who are willing to embrace the mission of Christ to bring the gospel to the world!

    Embrace the Mission Luke 10:1-11, 16-20 Introduction The spread of the Gospel Message in the first century is amazing. From 12 apostles to limited commission … to the day of Pentecost… The Kingdom is a grass-roots effort. Even today with all of our mass-media abilities, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ricky Tuttle Thd avatar

    Praying A Promise Series

    Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on Apr 24, 2020
     | 3,377 views

    The subject we are looking at is not the miracle that God performed with Hannah and her husband Elkanah, nor is it about the maltreatment from another family member that led to bitterness. Both would be great subjects. Today I would like to look at the subject of “Praying A Promise.”

    Discovering The Precious Promises Of God “Praying A Promise” I Samuel 1:9-18 4-24-2020AM We have in our text today a familiar passage that has been preached by many preachers. I am not here to top what they have said, but to bring out a truth that has been on my heart. The subject we are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist