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  • Steve Keeler avatar

    By His Wounds We Are Healed

    Contributed by Steve Keeler on May 9, 2010
    based on 7 ratings
     | 19,429 views

    Isaiah 53:4-6 The result of His suffering Today, I want to take a walk with you and Jesus to Calvary.

    "By His Wounds We are Healed" Isaiah 53:4-6 "Surely He took up our infirmities and carried our sorrows, yet we considered Him stricken by God, smitten by Him, and afflicted. But He was pierced for our transgressions, He was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was upon ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Shepherd Tells His Story

    Contributed by Peter Fisher on Dec 27, 2009
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     | 3,409 views

    A shepherd tells the story of the most remarkable night of his life.

    That was a night! I can remember it like it was yesterday. It was a cold night up on the hills, and a bit windy. Not really full on winter, but not a nice night to be sleeping under the stars. Even us Shepherds look forward to a nice warm bed you know, not that we get to sleep in one that ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    We Behold His Glory Series

    Contributed by Dustin T Parker on Dec 27, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,322 views

    Do we realize that the babe in the manger is THE WORD through whom all things were created?

    Concordia Lutheran Church Christ-Mass December 25, 2009 We Behold His Glory John 1:1-14 As Paul did for those he served, this is my prayer for you, that, I pray that out of the glorious richness of his ( Our Heavenly Father’s) resources he will enable you to know the strength of the spirit’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    His Poverty, Our Wealth

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Apr 22, 2009
     | 3,992 views

    Ours are uncertain times, like those into which Jesus came. But God in Christ invested for the long haul and pours Himself into something risky. So therefore can we.

    These are uncertain times. And in uncertain times uncertain people do irrational things, destructive things. People who are drifting, people who have no anchor, people who have no center - in uncertain times, such people do things which destroy. The pages of the calendar are turning toward ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Glory Of God In His Jealousy Series

    Contributed by Tyler Edwards on Apr 24, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,961 views

    God’s glory is seen even in His jealousy.

    Glory of God Series May 4th, 2008 The Glory of God in His Jealousy Odds are if you have ever really cared for another person you have experienced jealousy in one form or another. Some people experience it far more easily than others. So for those of you who might not be as familiar with what ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Glory Of God In His Love Series

    Contributed by Tyler Edwards on Apr 24, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,181 views

    God’s love for us transcends anything we find in this world. His love is completely unconditional.

    The Glory of God Series April 27, 2008 The Glory of God in His Love There are many ways in which love can express itself. There are many different feelings that we associate with love. Perhaps the most inspiring aspect of love is its diversity. I love my wife. I love my parents. I love my ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Jesus Shares His Scars Series

    Contributed by David Smith on Jun 18, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,546 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

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    A Christmas Story (His Star)

    Contributed by Larry Moore on Jun 19, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,504 views

    A close look at what the "star" described in Matthew 2 actually was.

    A Christmas Story His Star Today we’re going to look at another "part" of the Christmas story. A part that is mentioned in passing and grossly misunderstood. The story of the Christmas Star. It may seem like I’m totally lost in the scripture that we look at today, but if you’ll bear with me I ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    His Presence Provides Hope Series

    Contributed by Dustin T Parker on Aug 15, 2010
    based on 3 ratings
     | 8,132 views

    A look at God's wrath... as seen in the Old Testament,... yet... not in the nromal manner

    Concordia Lutheran Church Pentecost 13 August 15, 2010 His Presence Provides Hope Jeremiah 23:16-29 † IN JESUS NAME † 20 …may the God of peace— who brought up from the dead our Lord Jesus, the great Shepherd of the sheep, and ratified an eternal covenant with his blood— 21 ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Free Refills Of His Goodness Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 16, 2010
    based on 66 ratings
     | 19,592 views

    Mary & Martha said that Lazarus was the one whom Jesus loved. But how could Jesus treat a friend like He did? Why would He callously stay away while this close friend died... and He could have prevented it?

    OPEN: “How many of you know the name of the brother of Mary and Martha who Jesus raised from the dead?” (most of the audience raised their hand). Who was it? Lazarus. Read text: John 11:1-47 followed by prayer. ILLUS: A few years back I read a story about a may village in southwest ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Peter Falls On His Face

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Aug 17, 2010
     | 2,902 views

    Right after an astounding and historical confession of faith, here we find Peter arguing with Jesus. And the source of the problem was predictable, since Peter was a human being stuck in the physical and being led into the spiritual realm. Self-interests

    Passage: Matthew 16:21-28 Intro: Peter must have been feeling pretty good! 1. just made the first confession of faith in Jesus as Promised Messiah and the Son of God. 2. great enthusiasm from Jesus, “go to the head of the class!” 3. and then, a few minutes later, everything has changed. 4. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Free Refills Of His Victory Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 22, 2010
    based on 49 ratings
     | 40,200 views

    Why did John focus on Mary Magdalene’s viist to the tomb in his gospel? What was there about what she saw and what she believed that made her story so important to his story?

    OPEN: I’m going to name 4 characters in a famous TV show and then I’m going to ask you to name that show. Ready? Bert and Ernie The Cookie Monster Big Bird Name that show! (Sesame Street). Now, how many of you remember a character from that show named “Mr. Hooper”? (a few hands were raised) ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dustin T Parker avatar

    His Presence Provides Stability Series

    Contributed by Dustin T Parker on Aug 22, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,937 views

    God's discipline is a incredible blessing, not a negative but proof of His love!

    Concordia Lutheran Church August 22, 2010 His Presence Provides Stability Hebrews 12:4-29 † In Jesus Name † May the grace, the merciful love and peace of God our Father, and our Lord Jesus Christ be poured out on you, as the Holy Spirit guides your daily walk in God’s kingdom!! The ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • John Murphy avatar

    Jesus Comes To His Temple Series

    Contributed by John Murphy on Mar 27, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,257 views

    Only Jesus could sit with the most educated men in Israel and astound them.

    The last time, I spoke of all the signs that pointed to Messiah being born when He was and where He was and that no one seemed to care, remember or just plain covered it up. I thought this would be a good starting point for a look at the life of Christ through the scriptures We are told precious ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    God's Passion For His People

    Contributed by T. Michael Crews on Nov 30, 2006
    based on 22 ratings
     | 19,891 views

    Exposition of Zech. 8

    God’s Passion for His People Zech. 8 Author and pastor Max Lucado writes in his book A Gentle Thunder: If God had a refrigerator, your picture would be on it. If he had a wallet, your photo would be in it. He sends you flowers every spring and a sunrise every morning. Whenever you want to talk, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist