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  • Tim Hedberg avatar

    Shift - Creation Care

    Contributed by Tim Hedberg on Oct 18, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,549 views

    Could it be that Jesus’ resurrections was meant to not only give hope to humanity but also to the rest of his creations?

    I want to begin this morning in John 20. John 20 is text that we most commonly read on Easter Sunday. It is John’s account of Jesus’ resurrection. In John chapter 20, we have Mary Magdalene going to the tomb where Jesus was buried early in the morning to anoint the dead body of Jesus with burial ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    I Shall Recover It All

    Contributed by Neil Welds on Oct 18, 2006
    based on 29 ratings
     | 48,991 views

    We are to be protected and armed for a conflict that depends not on human strength but on the power of God. Today is the day of recovery.

    I Shall Recover It All Scripture reading: 1 Samuel 30:1-19. Key Verses, 30:8 & 30:19 Introduction. Speak about robbery; times we’ve felt robbed. Talk about the various emotions associated with being robbed or having something stolen. Elaborate on the story of David and Ziklag (refer to Bible) ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    A Love That Will Not Let Go

    Contributed by Randy Sceroler on Jan 10, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,733 views

    God’s Love is not like human love. His Love is constant and consistant in this corrupt world

    A LOVE THE WILL NOT LET ME GO Gal 2:20 "I have been crucified with Christ; and it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me; and the {life} which I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me, and delivered Himself up for me. (NAS) 1. THE POWER OF THE CHRISTIAN’S ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Blame It On The Leaders Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jul 6, 2010
     | 5,176 views

    Human beings love to blame their leaders for all their woes, but often our unbelief is the core issue.

    Blame It On the Leaders (Numbers 14:1-25 and Hebrews 3:2,12-19) 1. Clear-thinking people are often interesting people. One woman shares this story: When my 88-year-old mother was called for jury duty, she had to submit to questioning by the opposing lawyers. "Have you ever dealt with an ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Gospel

    Contributed by Rickey Bennett on Aug 17, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,602 views

    The gospel is the good news of God’s saving activity in the person and work of Christ to sinful humanity.

    INTRODUCTION On Sundays we will be going through a sermon series from the book of Colossians that will consist of 23 messages (Lord willing) starting with next Sunday and ending this November. Over the next 24 Thursdays I have planned the Lord has given me 16 messages leaving just 8 Thursdays ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Image Is Everything! Series

    Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Dec 7, 2011
     | 7,945 views

    We cannot begin to appreciate just how precious it is to be a human being created in the image of God.

    Intro: 1. Sailhamer, "The creation of humanity is set apart from the previous acts of creation...whereas throughout the previous account the making of each creature is described as "according to its own kind," the account of humankind’s creation specifies that the man and the woman were made ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Peace Be With You (Easter)

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jun 11, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,706 views

    The resurrection is rooted in human history…yet it has never ceased reaching out and changing lives.

    Texts read at start of service and in sermon outline… as reference source for sermon: Matthew 28:1-7 (NLT) John 20:19-22, 26-31 (NLT) As we gather to engage the event that has changed the world more than any other… Important to realize this event…the resurrection of Christ is rooted in history. • ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    You Dont Need Superman

    Contributed by Dale Miller on Apr 14, 2010
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,863 views

    This sermon deals with Paul and Barnabus in Lystra, where the people thought they were gods in human form.

    HFL APRIL 11, 2010 ACTS 14;11-13 11When the crowd saw what Paul had done, they shouted in the Lycaonian language, “The gods have come down to us in human form!” 12Barnabas they called Zeus, and Paul they called Hermes because he was the chief speaker. 13The priest of Zeus, whose temple ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Article 9. Free Will Series

    Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Jul 30, 2009
    based on 15 ratings
     | 6,959 views

    THIS SERMON LOOKS AT THE BIBLICAL TEACHING ON THE CONUNDRUM OF FREE WILL (HUMAN RESPONSIBILITY) ARE WE REALLY FREE TO CHOOSE?

    BAPTIST CONFESSION OF FAITH 1689 - ARTICLE : 9. FREE WILL THE ARTICLE STATES.... 1.GOD HAS INDUED (FURNISHED) THE WILL OF MAN, BY NATURE, WITH LIBERTY AND THE POWER TO CHOOSE AND TO ACT UPON HIS CHOICE. THIS FREE WILL IS NEITHER FORCED, NOR DESTINED BY ANY NECESSITY OF NATURE TO DO GOOD OR ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    My Friend Abraham

    Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on Oct 10, 2004
    based on 16 ratings
     | 2,922 views

    This sermons reminds us that our God is a perfect God who seeks friendship with imperfect humanity.

    Introduction: This text is filled with possibilities. The fact that God the creator of the universe would seek friendship with man is incomprehensible. God our Banner. God the omnipotent. God the Omnipresent one. God the omniscience. God the Most High. God of the empty tomb. God our healer. God the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Promote The Good; Proscribe The Evil Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 23, 2013
     | 3,980 views

    The call of Christ not to judge, not to condemn, is directed at our relationships with other humans, not evil actions themselves.

    Monday of 2nd Week in Lent 2013 Gaudium et Spes Today’s Scriptures are most appropriate as follow-ups to the Gospel of Transfiguration we heard on Sunday. Jesus is seen on Mount Tabor conversing with Moses, the great lawgiver, and Elijah, the greatest prophet. Jesus has always been seen by ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    The Abbreviated Word Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 26, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,211 views

    It is to our benefit that God condescended to become human. In the words of the Church Fathers, he "abbreviated" Himself.

    Monday of the First Week of Advent 2011 Verbum Domini What a providential, or shrewd, juxtaposition we have this year on this first Monday of Advent. The word of God today brings together the expectation of Advent, our reflections on Verbum Domini, and the reintroduction of truly Scriptural ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    The Evidence Against Us (Part 2) Series

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on Mar 28, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,942 views

    This message examines Paul's second round of evidence to support his indictment against the human race.

    There is a quote that has been around for years that I would like to share with you. “If you love someone, set them free. If they come back, they’re yours. If they do not come back, it was never meant to be.” How many of you have actually heard that? Better yet, how many of you ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Final Judgment

    Contributed by Frankie Melton on May 12, 2017
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,167 views

    The final judgment of all humanity. Sin is revealed and judged. Sentenced is passed by the great Judge of all.

    “The Great White Throne” Revelation 21:11-15 Introduction C.S. Lewis wrote in his book, The Screwtape Letters, “There is a legend about Satan and his imps planning their strategy for attacking the world that’s hearing the message of salvation. One of the demons says, “I’ve got the plan, master. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Power Of Denial--- Change Your Thinking Patterns.

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jul 19, 2017
     | 9,198 views

    Seems the human mind has this great ability to deny reality and think we will face no consequences?

    THE POWER OF DENIAL? CHANGE THE WAY YOU THINK... CHANGE THE WORLD... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com NEGATIVE LOGIC? AM I CORRECTABLE? THERE ARE VERY FEW SCHOLARS, MOST OF US ARE STUDENT IN THE SCHOOL OF LIFE. CHANGE THE WAY YOU THINK... AND YOU CAN CHANGE THE WHOLE WORLD... When ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God