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  • Davon Huss avatar

    The Hypostatic Union

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Dec 10, 2012
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     | 6,150 views

    A sermon on Philippians 2:3-11, focusing on the incarnation of Jesus Christ (First point taken from Dr. Jack Cottrell's book, "The Faith Once For All," Chapter 13 The Person of Christ; Second point taken from Warren Wiersbe, "Be Joyful", Chapter 5 The Gre

    HoHum: Long ago, there ruled in Persia a wise and good king. He loved his people. He wanted to know how they lived. He wanted to know about their hardships. Often he dressed in the clothes of a working man or a beggar, and went to the homes of the poor. No one whom he visited thought that he was ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Christmas: Miracle Or Myth

    Contributed by Ron Tuit on Dec 24, 2012
     | 3,498 views

    The Birth and Life of Jesus are not based on "blind faith" alone; it is also clearly placed Historical fact.

    Christmas: Miracle or Myth Matthew 1:18-24 Several weeks ago, a huge sign was posted above a nightclub on Wall Street in N.Y. by a member of the American Atheists. The sign included Santa ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Established Thru Jesus’ Birth-1

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 30, 2013
     | 2,666 views

    1 of 3. Paul discloses the importance of Jesus’ birth. Jesus’ birth is of utmost importance to the Christian. But Why? Jesus’ birth is significant in that it...

    ESTABLISHED THRU JESUS’ BIRTH—Philippians 2:1-13 Attention: The TV short ‘A Charlie Brown Christmas’ was released in 1965. In the movie, there is one scene which, since I’ve been saved, always brings tears to my eyes: Charlie Brown: I guess you were right, Linus. I shouldn’t have picked this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Transcendence Of God Series

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Feb 12, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,155 views

    A sermon on the transcendence of God based on John 4:24. A lot of this is comparing God's spirituality to human spirituality (Adapted from Dr. Jack Cottrell's book, God Most High, chapter 5)

    HoHum: "Most middle class Americans tend to worship their work, to work at their play, and to play at their worship. As a result, their meanings and values are distorted. Their relationships disintegrate faster than they can keep them in repair and their lifestyles resemble a cast of characters in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    My God, My God, Why Has Thou Forsaken Me

    Contributed by Sheila Bowling on Mar 29, 2013
    based on 5 ratings
     | 15,164 views

    The Fourth of the Last Seven Saying of Christ

    MY GOD, MY GOD, WHY HAST THOU FORSAKEN ME Matt. 27: 46 Mark 15:34 As we continue on this journey with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, we find that Jesus has asked the Father to forgive them for they know not what they do; He speaks to the thief, and says “This day you will ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Rebel Without A Cause

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Oct 14, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,900 views

    A sermon about the dangers of rebellion.

    “Rebel without a Cause!” 1 Samuel 15:23 For rebellion is as the sin of witchcraft, and stubbornness is as iniquity and idolatry. Because thou hast rejected the word of the LORD, he hath also rejected thee from being king. Wikpedia - Rebel Without a Cause is a 1955 American drama ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Word Become Flesh

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Dec 24, 2011
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,710 views

    A child born, a Son given...Who is this child other than the enigma of the ages – the Word, God made flesh. What does this mean? How does it impact me? What is the message it proclaims?

    The Word Become Flesh John 1:1, 14 A child born, a Son given...Who is this child other than the enigma of the ages – the Word, God made flesh. What does this mean? How does it impact me? What is the message it proclaims? I. The Mystery of the Word become Flesh A. John 1:1-3, 14 “In the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Am I More Than Dust Shaped By Accident?

    Contributed by Byron Perrine on Jul 9, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 13,109 views

    This sermon witnesses to the truth that each of us has an immortal soul, speaks to the importance of recognizing that we have an immortal soul, and asks what life would be like if humanity had no soul.

    (If you have found this sermon helpful, please visit us at www.HeritageRestorationProject.org or www.ChristianWisdom.info) Genesis 1:26-27 tells us that we are created in God’s image. By this we mean that we are created with a soul in which God communes with us. The sorry state of sinfulness into ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The Crutch Series

    Contributed by John Sears on Nov 21, 2013
    based on 6 ratings
     | 10,984 views

    Is Christianity a crutch for the weak minded and naive? How should Christians respond to the criticism?

    I wonder if you have heard this statement. It goes something like this. “Christianity is only for those who are weak; it only offers consolation to life’s losers.” Have you heard it or seen this criticism? Just watch TV or go see a movie sometime. Read comments under Christian Facebook ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Horse Sense Without The Horse Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on May 7, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,212 views

    We should never assume that common sense is common. We all have gaps in our wisdom spectrum, and we all need to review to stay sharp. Today we will look at four obvious bits of divine advice.

    Horse Sense Without the Horse Proverbs 20:15-18 1. I like horses okay, but they I am not a horse-person. 2. But for much of history, horses were crucial. As a result, we have developed a lot of idioms involving horses. 3. “Many terms and phrases in the English language harken back to a time not ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    He Is Worthy Series

    Contributed by Grant Macdonald on Jul 7, 2012
     | 8,227 views

    Why is Jesus Worthy?

    In the good old days the only thing I had to worry about losing, besides my mind, was my keys. To be honest with you, keys are enough of a challenge for me. I can recall, let’s just say, more than once, when my keys were mistakenly locked in our car or in the house. One time I locked myself ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Word Incarnate Tented Among Us Series

    Contributed by Ron Tuit on Dec 13, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,899 views

    "The Word became flesh and dwelt among us" explains the very essence of God in His plan of salvation for sinful man: God took on human nature and "tabernacled" among us.

    The Word Incarnate Tented Among Us John 1:14 John 1:1-14 (nas)The Infinite character and person of the Word before Creation and His Work at Creation: 1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 He was in the beginning with God. 3 All things came into ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    We Believe In Creation Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on May 24, 2021
     | 2,036 views

    Civil rights come from the Bible’s creation account where God creates people in the image of God. If you don’t believe in the image of God, where do human rights come from?

    We continue a series of messages entitled Creed: 9 Essentials to the Christian Faith. We are exploring the beliefs that form the theological center of Christianity. It is a series devoted to the discovery of what you believe and why it matters. Each of these beliefs serves as lynchpins to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Justin Steckbauer avatar

    My Hearts Longs For Something Greater: Eternity In The Human Heart & The Emptiness Of Gorged Sensuality

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 2, 2021
     | 1,875 views

    All of life is filled with parables and metaphors that point to the meta-narrative of existence. The four seasons are laced with it. Media, movies, books, and stories are filled with expressions of the longings of our hearts. We long for a place we've never been.

    All of life is filled with parables and metaphors that point to the meta-narrative of existence. The four seasons are laced with it. Media, movies, books, and stories are filled with expressions of the longings of our hearts. We long for a place we've never been. We desire a home we've ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Transfigured In Faith Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 2, 2021
     | 1,312 views

    Even when God's people screw up and turn their backs on their call, He continues to work to turn them back to the right path.

    Transfiguration of the Lord Jesus 2021 Whenever I read Gospels such as the one today, where Jesus is transfigured before his key disciples, speaks with Moses and Elijah, and then tells the witnesses not to tell anyone else about the vision, I think of Isaiah chapter 55. God is speaking: “For my ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic