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  • Chris Layton avatar

    The Good Shepherd & His Sheep

    Contributed by Chris Layton on Jan 5, 2004
    based on 66 ratings
     | 17,137 views

    A look at how the Good Shepherd (JESUS) cares for His Sheep (US).

    The Good Shepherd & His Sheep John 10:1-28 Introduction: The Bible has many images – expressing various relationships – but none is more expressive and more descriptive than that of the shepherd and sheep. Everyone is familiar with Psalms 23; but what about what Jesus says here in John 10? This ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    His Command Is My Enablement!

    Contributed by Lark Lewis on Nov 8, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,778 views

    If He Commands it He will give you the power to do it!

    His Command is my Enablement! Matt 12:9-13 9 And when he was departed thence, he went into their synagogue: 10 And, behold, there was a man which had his hand withered. And they asked him, saying, Is it lawful to heal on the sabbath days? That they might accuse him. 11 And he said unto them, ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    God's Keeping Of His People Series

    Contributed by David Baeder on Nov 8, 2008
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    This is the fourth of a series of sermons based on scriptures where a rhetorical question beginning with the phrase "Do you not know. . ." is asked. This sermon deals with the rhetorical question asked in Romans 11:2. "Do you not know what the Scripture

    Series: Do You Not Know? Sermon: God’s Keeping of His People Text: Romans 11:1-5. Introduction: Romans 9-11 is one of the most difficult passages in the Bible. I am not quite sure I’ve got it all figured out. God’s foreknowledge, His election, I mean it’s all so confusing. I think even the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Jesus Establishes His Authority Series

    Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Aug 23, 2008
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     | 3,368 views

    Part 25:The Great Commission - Jesus establishes His authority and sets things straight.

    The Great Commission Part 25 – Jesus Teaches the Parable of the Marriage Feast Pastor Bruce A. Shields House of Faith – www.PS127.org | www.TruthDigest.org ANNOUNCEMENTS 6:00PM Evening Service at the church – “Seminary Students will be preaching” June 29th – Lori Ulman July 6th – Lynnette ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Rolling Up His Sleeves Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 17, 2008
    based on 18 ratings
     | 16,854 views

    16% of Americans think of God as being critical and uncaring. Another 25% believe Him to be distant and unwilling to intercede in human affairs. But how does this contrast with the message of Isaiah?

    In November of 1988 a 19 yr old woman fell asleep behind the wheel of her car at about 2:15 in the morning. Her car plunged thru a guardrail and was dangling by its left rear tire. A half dozen passing motorists stopped, grabbed some ropes from one of their vehicles tied the ropes to the back ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    His Mercy Endureth Forever

    Contributed by Jeremiah Parker on Mar 22, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,625 views

    His mercy endures forever in spite of His judgments.

    “His Mercy Endureth Forever” Text: Psalm 136:1-10 I. God’s agenda is the salvation of mankind a. The wickedness and stubbornness of mankind i. The flood 1. God showed mercy to Noah by delivering Noah from an evil generation ii. Nimrod starts a religion – confusion of languages iii. God spare ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Ed Taylor avatar

    Purchased With His Precious Blood Series

    Contributed by Ed Taylor on Apr 10, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,513 views

    One of the greatest encouragements in tough times is the wonderful truth that Jesus is coming again.

    1. One of the greatest encouragements in tough times is the wonderful truth that Jesus is coming again. Psalm 30.5 For His anger is but for a moment, His favor is for life; Weeping may endure for a night, But joy comes in the morning. a. The pains, the problems; the trials, the troubles. b. They ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    His Own Special People Series

    Contributed by Ed Taylor on Apr 10, 2008
     | 3,101 views

    Peter’s teaching us about the truths of God’s redemption, His never-ending love for us, His faithfulness and care.

    1. As we look back together at CH 1, Peter’s been teaching us about the truths of God’s redemption, His never-ending love for us, His faithfulness and care… 2. He’s also included a few things about our conduct & behavior when times get tough. • Get your mind ready for battle… 1:13 • Obey God not ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Christ Will Build His Church Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Apr 12, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,238 views

    Jesus points to seven features & characteristics of the church that He builds. He speaks of its 1) Foundation, its 2) Certainty, its 3) Intimacy, its 4) Identity and Continuity, its 5) Invincibility, its 6) Authority, & its 7) Spirituality.

    Two Anglican parishes and the Diocese of Niagara have been in court recently to try to sort out the messy business of who ultimately owns church property. The two Niagara churches, along with eight more across the country, have recently voted to leave the Anglican Church of Canada and put ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Ed Wood avatar

    His Three-Fold Office Series

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 27, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,965 views

    Series on the Birth of Christ (3 of 5).

    THE BIRTH OF CHRIST HIS THREE-FOLD OFFICE Isaiah 9:6-7 INTRO: Last time, we looked at the prophecies relating to the Messiah. Today, we will look at His Three-fold Office. First of all, let’s notice the meaning of the word Messiah. It ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • T.J. Conwell avatar

    Are You Certain Of His Promises?

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jul 30, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,386 views

    A look at God’s promise to Abraham, and how that relates to the promise we have been given.

    Are you certain of His promises? Hebrews 6:13-20 - Sunday night many even confessed with their heart that they have trouble hearing - I confess that sometimes even asking God “Why?” doesn’t seem to be enough - Let’s look tonight at the certainty of God’s promises; and how we must believe God ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Healed Hearts His Home Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Dec 7, 2008
     | 7,669 views

    Two obstacles must be removed before we may receive the peace God wants to give us, so long delayed and frustrated: our false pride and our negative spirit of self-accusation. Then His victory will be ours.

    The neighborhood, if you could call it that, was one of the most rundown and poverty-stricken in the city. For fifty years the housing had decayed, and, as the original residents left, absentee landlords jammed far too many people into the old dwellings. Diseases became epidemic, and fires not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Who Lost His Head?

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Dec 18, 2008
    based on 9 ratings
     | 7,079 views

    When we lose our ways emotionally or spiritually, we hurt ourselves and others. Herod, Herodias and Salome demonstrate the ways we can be seduced into losing our heads. John only lost his physical head but not his integrity.

    Do you know the poem, "If’, by Rudyard Kipling? I’m sure you’ve heard it a hundred times. But let me quote just a part of "If’. "If you can keep your head when all about you are losing theirs and blaming it on you; if you can trust yourself when all men doubt you, but make allowance for their ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    And His Name Shall Be Called . . . Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 24, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,480 views

    Isaiah gives us four names that Jesus would be called, and each name gives us a description of what Jesus would do.

    Introduction During the 1960’s, a phenomenon called “Peanuts” was born. The comic strip began appearing in newspapers all over America. The simple characters and modest storylines became the perfect placebo for millions looking for a daily dose of innocence. And none of that was lost on Madison ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • David Smith avatar

    Jesus Shares His Scars Series

    Contributed by David Smith on Jun 18, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,544 views

    Thomas, one of the twelve, who was called the Twin, wasn’t with them when Jesus came. So the other disciples kept telling him, "We have seen the Lord!" But he told them, "Unless I see the nail marks in his hands, put my finger into them, and put my hand i

    We’re in John chapter 20 this morning - the familiar story of ‘doubting Thomas’ - and, as I’ve noted many times before, this is one of those few passages in the Bible that the church in her wisdom suggests that we should read every year at this time (rather than every three years, which is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican