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  • GLENN DALE PEASE avatar

    Worthy Is The Lamb

    Contributed by Glenn Dale Pease on Aug 29, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,489 views

    Rev. 5 is the worthy chapter of the book. Out of 7 uses of the word in Revelation, 4 of them are here in this chapter, and they all refer to Jesus as the Lamb of God who died for the salvation of a lost world.

    WORTHY IS THE LAMB Based on Rev. 5:1-14 By Pastor Glenn Pease Colonel John Howard was ordered to retreat in the Revolutionary War. But as he did, the British started to charge, and he decided to surprise them. He ordered his men to attack. They did and won a smashing victory for which he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Light To A Dark World Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Sep 1, 2014
     | 11,597 views

    Jesus, the light of the world, came to give us hope.

    Light To A Dark World Text: Jn. 1:6-13 Introduction 1. Illustration: As Craig T. Kocher in his commentary on our text states, "Christian hope is fundamentally different from optimism. Christian hope locks its steely eyes on the devastation of the world around it, and readily acknowledges that ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Unashamed

    Contributed by John Gullick on Sep 11, 2014
     | 5,639 views

    A sermon that encourages people from Romans 1-16 to be unashamed about Christ and the Gospel.

    Romans 1:16New International Version (NIV) 16 For I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God that brings salvation to everyone who believes: first to the Jew, then to the Gentile. There once was a Shearer – All kinds of things had happened to him and one day he found ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Repentance Demanded Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Sep 15, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,811 views

    Jesus here teaches us the urgency of repentance. Death is the common denominator for everyone. Only repentance can bring life to people.

    LUKE 13:1--9 [PARABLES IN LUKE] REPENTANCE DEMANDED [Deuteronomy 13:12-18 / Isaiah 1:15-19] A mixture of thoughts and emotions swept over me when I heard that a plane had crashed near Pittsburgh, killing everyone aboard. I felt numb. So many people were suddenly ushered into eternity. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Living In A Lion’s Den Without Being Eaten

    Contributed by John Gaston on Sep 30, 2014
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     | 26,953 views

    Many times we are attacked. We see 5 characteristics about Daniel that, when the lions came to eat him, were the things responsible for keeping him from being devoured.

    LIVING IN A LION’S DEN WITHOUT BEING EATEN Dan. 6:1-24 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: HELPING OUT 1. We all love it when other drivers blow their horns at us. It can really test your Christianity! I remember the story of… 2. Sandra, while out driving her car, stopped to obey a red light ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    The Lamb Of God Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Oct 9, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,459 views

    Jesus came to make spiritually healthy.

    The Lamb of God Text: John 1:29-34 Introduction 1. Illustration: Dr. H.A. Ironside once shared a story that was the clearest illustration of the Gospel I have ever heard. He said that he was visiting in South Texas and had the opportunity to visit a sheep ranch. While he was there, he spotted ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Two Foundations In Life Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Oct 16, 2014
    based on 9 ratings
     | 46,081 views

    All men are building, all builders choose a foundation. All foundations will be tried. Only one foundation will stand the storm of judgment.

    MATTHEW 7: 24-29 THE TWO FOUNDATIONS IN LIFE [Psalms 89:20-29] Here is the familiar story of two men building their homes (lives). Both men had access to the same materials. Both had choices as to where and how to build their homes (lives). But one man’s house stood while the other ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Am I Here? Series

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Oct 16, 2014
     | 8,227 views

    Sarah, the wife of William Winchester, lived a bizarre life - an illustration of building without a purpose.

    “Getting A Clue: Why Am I Here?” Eph. 2:1-10 & Is. 43:1-7 Talk about bizarre! Sarah was the wife of William Winchester, the only son of Oliver Winchester, the founder and owner of the Winchester Repeating Arms Company. Sarah and William had a daughter who died shortly after birth in ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Worldwide Evangelism Series

    Contributed by Mark Hall on Oct 19, 2014
     | 7,621 views

    Christ prophecy that the Gospel will be preached in all the world

    THE BEGINNING OF WHAT IS TO COME: WORLD EVANGELISM If you will open your Bible, I ask that you turn with me to Matthew 24:14. Matthew 24 is one of the most unique chapters in the entire New Testament. In this chapter Jesus gives us a picture of what the world would look like in the final days ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    A New Beginning (1) Series

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Oct 22, 2014
     | 11,351 views

    The first in a series exploring the early chapters of Genesis, this three-point expository sermon highlights on the power of God, the planning of God, and the product of God.

    A New Beginning (Part 1) Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 4/6/14 Have you ever wished you could have a do-over? I know of a teen-age girl in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, who wanted one. Police stopped the girl after complaints that a car had been seen doing laps around her ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • David Owens avatar

    Four Christmases

    Contributed by David Owens on Dec 23, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,348 views

    In this sermon, we examine the four ways people observe Christmas. The four ways are "Sparkle" Christmas, "Giving" Christmas, "Pageant" Christmas, and "Christ as Lord" Christmas.

    Introduction: A. Christmas time in our day and age can be a very confusing time to children and adults alike. 1. As you can see the manger scene in this picture includes some characters that don’t belong. 2. You can see some kind of snow queen in the back. 3. There are Mickey and Mini Mouse ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    Lord, Come Quickly! Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 24, 2013
    based on 80 ratings
     | 26,172 views

    What is it that the Psalmist wanted or desired of the Lord? 1- Hear my prayer 2- Guard my mouth 3- Keep my heart

    INTRO.- ILL.- I got into a fight one day. It was high school. Gym class. We were playing hog ball. The coach blew the whistle and each team ran for the balls placed in the middle of the gym floor. I got to one ball first. On the opposing team there stood a guy, one year older than me. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Christmas Blues, As Witnessed By Joseph

    Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Jan 3, 2014
    based on 2 ratings
     | 5,639 views

    When Christmas is all over and done with, life will return to normal; what ever normal is these days but if you think that is hard for us, look at Mary and Joseph, after the Nativity, the part we choose to ignore with Roman soldiers and dead babies.

    Title: The Christmas Blues, as witnessed by Joseph Keywords: Joseph, Holy Innocents, “Christmas 1 Year A RCL” Word Count: 2723 This sermon was delivered to St John's in Girvan and St Oswald’s in Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland on the 29th December 2013: (both are ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

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    Don't You Know What You Are Saying?

    Contributed by Pastor Jeff Hughes on Jan 10, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,062 views

    Sermon on the Triumphal Entry

    I loved songs from the '70s. I find that most of today's music, no offense to today's generation, just doesn't get it. I love those old songs, and many of them--from bands like Chicago, Bachman Turner Overdrive, Doobie Brothers, Electric Light Orchestra and others just seem to have much more ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

  • Kevin L. Jones avatar

    The Life & Ministry Of God's Servant Series

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Jan 12, 2014
    based on 10 ratings
     | 40,590 views

    Amazing things happen when Jesus shows up. That is seen in the life of thsis man who was delivered from a "legion of demons"

    THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO ISAIAH A study of Isaiah 53 “The Life & Ministry Of God’s Servant ” Isaiah 53:1-4 Man of sorrows what a name for the Son of God, who came ruined sinners to reclaim: Hallelujah, what a Savior! Bearing shame and scoffing rude, in my place condemned he stood, sealed my ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist