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  • Bobby Stults avatar

    The Triumphal Entry Into Jerusalem Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Aug 27, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,659 views

    Jesus encountered many people on His way to Jerusalem for the sin of the world, in our study tonight we will see Him viewed as the coming King, but not from a godly perspective, but from the perspective of Jewish teaching about Messiah

    Read Luke 19:28-40… if you read chapter 18 and the 1st part of 19 you will get more of the ‘flavor’ of this passage. But let me set the stage (so to speak): v.28-40 detail Jesus’ continuing journey toward Jerusalem. These verses take place sometime after Jericho events such ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Origins #3: Dinosaurs In The Bible Series

    Contributed by C Jordan on Nov 28, 2010
    based on 7 ratings
     | 8,553 views

    If God made the dinosaurs with all other land animals and human beings on day six of creation, then are there dinosaurs mentioned in the Bible?

    ORIGINS #3: DINOSAURS IN THE BIBLE (November 2010 – Beausejour Church – Pastor Chris Jordan) THE MYSTERY OF THE DINOSAURS: This morning on Discovery Channel there was a program: “Last Day of the Dinosaurs!” People – especially children – love dinosaurs. They have fascinated our generation! From ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    That I Should Boast - Ash Wednesday Series

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Feb 24, 2009
    based on 9 ratings
     | 10,524 views

    As examination of Issac Watt’s "When I Survey The Wondrous Cross" in light of relevant Scripture.

    That I Should Boast, Galatians 6:14 Introduction A young boy complained to his father that most of the church hymns were boring and old-fashioned, with tiresome words that meant little to his generation. His father challenged him with these words: “If you think you can write better hymns, why don’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    "Jesus, Barabbas And Pilate" Series

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 6, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,384 views

    A sermon about Peer Pressure and following Christ.

    Mark 15:1-15 "24 Hours that Changed the World: Jesus, Barabbas, and Pilate" Have you ever thought you had something in common with birds and termites? Well, market research experts argue that we do have something in common with birds and termites. Because, without even knowing it, we're often ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • J Jeffrey Smead avatar

    Break Open The Jar / Receive The Anointing

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on May 25, 2013
    based on 105 ratings
     | 62,364 views

    We need to let (Point at Chest) this clay jar, this outer shell. this fleshly nature. our will to be broken. And when you do your life will be filled to overflowing with the sweet perfume of the Holy Spirit.

    Are you waiting on God...? Or is God .... waiting on you? We have all heard Christians say: .... I'm just waiting on God ... I'm just waiting ... for my breakthrough. And Others...I don't know what God wants me to do. I haven't heard anything from him.... for the last six years. Well ... did ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Focus

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jun 6, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,075 views

    Each day, Jesus sought to know His Father’s will as He moved purposefully to the cross. There, He finished all that God had given Him to do. Today, our heavenly Father invites us to focus on Him for the wisdom and strength to complete the work He has give

    Opening illustration: John P. Robinson often called America’s “time guru,” claims that people today sleep more than they think they do. He says that though they have more leisure time than ever, they still report feeling “stressed, rushed, and crunched for ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God's Shield

    Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Jul 6, 2013
     | 5,094 views

    God’s perspective on matters and not the way man looks at things, we can then expect wonderful things to manifest in our lives. There are special rewards for those who seek God’s view rather than the view man takes.

    God’s shield Man’s ways are not God’s ways The Bible teaches us that man’s ways seem right, but they actually lead to failure and disappointment. However, God’s ways lead us to success and blessings. God’s ways and man’s ways are poles apart. If we as ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Living In The Realm Of Unlimited Power!

    Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Jan 17, 2013
     | 11,933 views

    Being placed in Christ we are positioned in the realm of unlimited power which presents everything that is Christ's to us for His purpose and glory!

    As ye have therefore received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk ye in him: Rooted and built up in him, and stablished in the faith, as ye have been taught, abounding therein with thanksgiving. Beware lest any man spoil you through philosophy and vain deceit, after the tradition of men, after the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Why Small Groups? It's About Accountability

    Contributed by Daren Mitchell on Nov 20, 2012
     | 4,012 views

    Everyone has a boss. Everyone has someone they answer to at work. Even the boss has a boss. The folks who can claim that they don’t have a boss are those who own the company, but, even then, owners have to answer for regulations, taxes, and payroll. E

    “So why do you keep calling me ‘Lord, Lord!’ when you don’t do what I say? I will show you what it’s like when someone comes to me, listens to my teaching, and then follows it. It is like a person building a house who digs deep and lays the foundation on solid rock. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Why Jesus Came Only He Could

    Contributed by G. D. Helton on Dec 15, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,169 views

    To let us see the true necessity of Jesus being the only one who could come and save mankind.

    Why Jesus Came, Only He Could Sunday, Morning 12-16-12 Text: Luke 2:11 11 For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord. Intro: Christmas is almost upon us, only 9 days away from the day we as Christians celebrate the birth of Jesus and the rest of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Steve Ely avatar

    My Favorite Jesus - Pt. 2 - Teenage Jesus Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Dec 7, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,899 views

    Favorite team. Favorite shirt. Favorite food. But a favorite Jesus? What if we miss Him because we don’t like Him?

    My Favorite Jesus Pt. 2 - The Teenagers Jesus I. Introduction Having favorite things is not bad. We all have favorites. Favorite colors. Favorite cities. Favorite music. Favorite shows on TV. A favorite pair of jeans! And right or wrong, like Ricky Bobby most of us have a favorite Jesus too. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Tom Fuller avatar

    Are You Sick? Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Nov 2, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,124 views

    Jesus tweaks the argument of who is in control just a little bit to introduce the real sickness in mankind - sin. He is in control of that too. Are you willing to give Him control over your total cleansing from evil?

    We’ve spent a couple of weeks in Matthew chapter 8 talking about control and authority. Matthew shows us that Jesus has it—over the seen and unseen universe—but that we as humans are loathe to give up control over our own lives and give it to Him. We saw a couple of notable examples in a Gentile ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Knowing The Season

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Nov 24, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,565 views

    As we look forward to Christmas, let us consider the seasons and the signs of His return!

    Knowing the Season, Luke 21:25-36 Introduction Christina and I spent a season of ministry in Cheboygan Michigan. Prior to coming here to First Congregational Church of Peru, Illinois, I was Pastor of First Congregational Church of Cheboygan, Michigan. Congregational Christians of that era were ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Matt Barker avatar

    Light Of The World

    Contributed by Matt Barker on Aug 10, 2008
    based on 26 ratings
     | 32,444 views

    We are called to be the light of the world.

    About a month ago, I was up here talking about us being the Salt of the Earth, and what that actually means. Today, we are going to continue on from there to the next part of this message from Jesus in his sermon on the mount. Let’s open our bibles to: Matthew 5:14-16 "You are the light of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Duties Of Children And Parents

    Contributed by Shawn Rose on May 10, 2009
    based on 8 ratings
     | 19,184 views

    The Bible has a lot to say about families. This scripture in Ephesians reveals that parents and children both have responsibilities.

    DUTIES OF CHILDREN AND PARENTS Text: Ephesians 6:1 – 4 Introduction: According to a survey by the Ladies Home Journal: o About a third of all mothers spend ten or more hours per day with their children; another 47 percent devote four to nine hours daily. Eighty-two percent consider at least ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist