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  • Clark Tanner avatar

    "Raised Up" Series

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Nov 2, 2002
    based on 20 ratings
     | 6,127 views

    What does it mean, to be raised up with Christ and seated in the heavenly places? (#17 in the Every Spiritual Blessing series)

    It was going to be a beautiful day, at least, insofar as the weather was concerned. One could tell. It was still some minutes until sunrise, but it was one of those early pre-dawn mornings when the air smelled fresh, there was hardly any breeze, the night dew was drawing a damp but pleasant odor ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    Why The Infinite Became An Infant Series

    Contributed by Ted Sutherland on May 18, 2001
    based on 98 ratings
     | 7,064 views

    A school boy questioned, why he knew there was only one God: “That is all there is room for”

    John 1:1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. John 1:2 The same was in the beginning with God. John 1:3 All things were made by him; and without him was not any thing made that was made. John 1:4 In him was life; and the life was the light of men. John ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Pledge Allegiance To The Lamb

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Jun 18, 2001
    based on 1,235 ratings
     | 124,095 views

    The Patriots - they made a pledge; paid the price and reaped the reward (freedom, a new land, a bright future, - a new beginning). And those who pledge their allegiance to the lamb do the same.

    "I Pledge Allegiance To The Lamb" [note:The tittle of this message is based on a song by Ray Boltz - during this message it really has an impact to show the video, you can see where I choose to show - but any time whould be good] One thing I usually like to do in my 4th of July ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Attributes Of God - Enlightener To Glorious Sword

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 21, 2001
    based on 23 ratings
     | 3,518 views

    Praises for the attributes of God as the enlightener of our perceptions to our glorious sword

    141. Enlightener of Our Perceptions – I praise you Lord that you can give me deeper spiritual insights that enrich my perspectives. Paul prayed, “I pray also that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which He has called you, the riches of His glorious ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    I Am Not Ashamed Of The Gospel

    Contributed by Dr. Jeremy Simpson on Mar 11, 2007
    based on 29 ratings
     | 17,285 views

    Boldness with the Gospel

    I AM NOT ASHAMED OF THE GOSPEL ROMANS 1:16 Introduction: In order to understand all that is meant by this statement you must look into the Context and background of this chapter here The Jews had cast Paul off, and regarded him as an apostate By the wise among the Gentiles he had been ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "True Knowledge" Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Mar 15, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,361 views

    Sermon 18 in a study in 1 & 2 Peter

    “Now for this very reason also, applying all diligence, in your faith supply moral excellence, and in your moral excellence, knowledge, 6 and in your knowledge, self-control, and in your self-control, perseverance, and in your perseverance, godliness, 7 and in your godliness, brotherly kindness, ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    Reasons We Congregate Series

    Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Mar 20, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 18,588 views

    David expresses joy that is in the heart of the child of God who is offered a personal invitation to go to the house of public worship. This announcement meets the desire of the heart that is in the child of God who is in love with Christ and the invitat

    Turn Your Bibles to Psalm 122:1 Title: Reasons We Congregate Theme: Reasons for Congregational Worship Services Series: Girding up the Local Church Introduction: Our key text today is written by King David (The Treasury of David; The Pulpit Commentary; Matthew Henry Commentary) and is part of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Christ Our Sin Bearer Series

    Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Mar 26, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 8,026 views

    Christians should remember what “Good Friday” was all about. Because of the price Christ paid on the Cross, Christians should live a life that says “We want to stop falling prey to sin.

    Turn Your Bibles to Isaiah 53:1-6 Title: Christ Our Sin Bearer Theme: What Good Friday is All About Series: Easter Season Messages Listen as I read Isaiah 53: 1-6, “Who has believed our message and to whom has the arm of the LORD been revealed? He grew up before Him like a tender shoot, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Shavuot Sunday

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Oct 8, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,254 views

    Today is Pentecost Sunday. It has been faithfully celebrated at Catholic & liturgical (formal/high) churches for centuries but many Protestant/Evangelical congregations do not give it as much as a nod.

    Shavuot Sunday Dr. Mike Fogerson June 27, 2012 Introduction: A You may not know it (or its significance) but today is Pentecost Sunday. 1 It has been faithfully celebrated at Catholic & liturgical (formal/high) churches for centuries but many Protestant/Evangelical congregations do not give it ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Bible Passages We Would Have Understood If We Were Jewish

    Contributed by Richard Goble on Mar 19, 2008
    based on 2 ratings
     | 5,011 views

    Many today are obsessed with making the Bible fit our cultural perspective, even when it means abandoning sound principles of interpretation. Today we will find how important the historical/cultural context really is to sound biblical exegesis.

    BIBLE PASSAGES WE WOULD HAVE UNDERSTOOD IF WE WERE JEWISH Interpreting New Testament passages through Jewish eyes. Various Texts Introduction Illustration: What Children Say About The Bible · In the first book of the Bible, Guinness’s, God got tired of creating the world, so He took the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Second Journey Series

    Contributed by Eric Lenhart on Aug 16, 2010
    based on 6 ratings
     | 13,279 views

    A journey from hopelessness to hopefulness.

    The Second Journey (Ruth 1:1-22) Introduction: “George went on a vacation to the Middle East with most of his family, including his mother-in-law. “During their vacation, and while they were visiting Jerusalem, George’s mother-in-law died. “With the death certificate in hand, George went ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    "The Word Residing In The Church" Series

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on May 19, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,137 views

    Sermon 15 in a study in Colossians

    “Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you, with all wisdom teaching and admonishing one another with psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with thankfulness in your hearts to God. 17 Whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks through Him to ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    I Can

    Contributed by Brian Harvison on May 29, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 13,299 views

    I can do all things through Christ which strengthens me

    Php 4:4 Rejoice in the Lord alway: and again I say, Rejoice. Php 4:5 Let your moderation be known unto all men. The Lord is at hand. Php 4:6 Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. Php 4:11 Not that I speak ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "The Conduct Of The New Man" Series

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jun 23, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,876 views

    Sermon 17 in a study in Colossians

    “Devote yourselves to prayer, keeping alert in it with an attitude of thanksgiving; 3 praying at the same time for us as well, that God will open up to us a door for the word, so that we may speak forth the mystery of Christ, for which I have also been imprisoned; 4 that I may make it clear in ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    What You Need To Know About The Holy Spirit Chuck Sligh, Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Apr 14, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,753 views

    There are several important activities in the lives of believers, some of which are discussed in this sermon.

    What You Need to Know about the Holy Spirit Chuck Sligh Parts 2 TEXT: Acts 1:8 - “But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist