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  • Jerry Flury avatar

    Setting Things In Order

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jul 2, 2004
    based on 59 ratings
     | 14,971 views

    Death’s inevitable reality demands the need for each of us to make sure that we have set things in order.

    SETTING THINGS IN ORDER II KINGS 20:1-6 INTRODUCTION: King Hezekiah was a great ruler who sought to faithfully follow God. Judea prospered under Hezekiah’s reign. Concerning Hezekiah, 2 Kings 18:5 states, “He trusted in the LORD God of Israel; so that after him was none like him among all the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Keep Your Eye On The Ball

    Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Nov 10, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 6,681 views

    An evangelistic sermon about putting God first and keeping your eyes focussed on Jesus.

    Keep your eye on the ball Philippians 3:1-16 WBC 10/11/02pm On day 6 of ill-fated Apollo 13 mission the astronauts needed to make a critical course correction. If they failed they might never return to earth. To conserve power, the onboard computer that steered the craft had been shut down. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Rich Toward God Series

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Sep 15, 2004
    based on 57 ratings
     | 18,647 views

    #14 in Proverbs & Parables series Using the Parable of the Rich Fool in Luke 12 and Proverbs - focuses on Putting GOD ABOVE GOLD, PEOPLE ABOVE PLEASURES, and ETERNITY ABOVE EASE. Preached on EASTER Sunday.

    Rich toward God Proverbs 27-28 INTRODUCTION: On Resurrection Sunday our thoughts turn to heavenly themes. We can sing about Jesus reigning in heaven as the King of all Kings and the Lord of all Lords. The image of the Lamb upon the Throne pictures everything Jesus did for us. He gave his life ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    God's Plan For Intimacy

    Contributed by Jerry Fenter on May 23, 2002
    based on 187 ratings
     | 18,956 views

    The need for intimacy is fulfilled in marriage, family, and the church.

    God’s Plan For Intimacy Genesis 2:18-25 A small child came home from Sunday School and told his mother: "The teacher told us how God made the first man and the first woman. He made man first, but the man was very lonely with no one to talk to, so God put the man to sleep, and while he was asleep, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Promises And Prisoners Series

    Contributed by Guy Caley on May 26, 2002
    based on 90 ratings
     | 16,143 views

    Paul makes it clear that faith and not the law has always been the key to God’s favor.

    Introduction In the early 1930’s the US had a problem. Crime had run amok. The prohibition of alcohol in the 1920’s had given rise to pervasive organized crime. A frightened public demanded a response, and the government wanted to send a message to criminals. Their message was named Alcatraz. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    There Is Hope In Life's Darkest Hour

    Contributed by John Knight on Jul 15, 2002
    based on 10 ratings
     | 8,108 views

    A word to those in grief, and to those who know someone who is.

    There Is Hope In Life’s Darkest Hour Luke 7:11-17 Introduction: Funeral customs ( Http://library.thinkquest.org/16665/burialframe.htm.) Egypt-bodies were mummified with spices, herbs, and chemicals. Maoris (New Zealand)-bodies are burned in huts which are locals for elaborate ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    God's Work In Chaos

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jul 18, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,806 views

    Peace in the world of Chaos?

    11So then, remember that at one time you Gentiles by birth,£ called “the uncircumcision” by those who are called “the circumcision”—a physical circumcision made in the flesh by human hands— 12remember that you were at that time without Christ, being aliens from the commonwealth of Israel, and ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Prepare For Christ

    Contributed by John Herrmann on Nov 7, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,454 views

    As the wise bridesmaids were well prepared for Christ’s return -- unlike the foolish ones, so the church is called to prepare by making Provision, Protection and Praise.

    Pentecost 26a Prepare for Christ Mt. 25:1-13 11/9/08 These stained glass windows on the west side of the Sanctuary come from our old church, erected here in the forties during WW II. Among them is the image of a lamp with a flame emerging from it. The University of California has ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Rev. #47~13:16-18 The Mark, Number, The Name Series

    Contributed by William D. Brown on Apr 16, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,675 views

    The False Prophet will implement a system to demand worship from all. The rich and powerful will not be able to escape the requirements. All people will be forced to submit to worshipping of the Beast.

    We’re in chapter 13: and we left off talking about “the mark of the beast” I want to say just a few more things to do with this and then Lord willing we’ll go on to chapter 14: Ø Listen as I read verses 16-18 once again. 16And he causeth all, both small and great, rich and poor, free and bond, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Pilgrim's Path 2 Penitence

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Jan 8, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,245 views

    The Pilgrim’s path is the way of the Beattitudes. Penitence is a matter of the heart’s attitude toward receiving forgiveness.

    The Pilgrim’s Path Part-2, Mathew 5:1-12 Penitence Introduction The Congregational preacher of old, D.L. Moody, told the story of a rebellious and angry boy who had run away from home. He had given his father no end of trouble. He had refused all the invitations his father had sent him to come ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Rebuilding Broken Relationships Series

    Contributed by Jim Pritchett on Jan 12, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,393 views

    It’s only through the broken body and shed blood of Jesus Christ. Only through Him can we be forgiven and at peace with God. Only through him can we find peace with one another.

    Rebuilding Broken Relationships Part 3 of a 4 Part Series Jim Pritchett Swift Creek Community Church INTRODUCTION - You're Only as Strong as Your Roots This is a majestic oak tree. How tall do you guess it is? How old do you think it is? I wonder how much it weighs. Oak is some of the best ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    High Ground Or Harm's Way Series

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jun 29, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,338 views

    The process of remaking creation is dangerous; Jesus is the high ground who leads us out of harm;s way.

    The last time we opened the book of Revelation we saw the angels with their sleeves rolled up, rubber gloves and waders on, and pails full of ammonia and Clorox, finally ready to disinfect creation before the Holy One takes up permanent residence on site. “Then one of the four living ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Witnesses And Witnessing

    Contributed by David Mcnally on Aug 15, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 13,679 views

    Jesus' 'Great Commission' applies to all; we must get up and get out and share our faith with the help and strength of God so that the number in 'the great cloud of witnesses' can increase and morality and behaviour in society be improved in ways that pol

    Hebrews 12: 1 Sermon: Witnesses and witnessing According to the Bible we are surrounded by a great cloud of witnesses. I don’t think this means that we are living our lives on a stage and that the angels and all of God’s people who have died and gone to be with the Lord are up above ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Johnny A. Palmer Jr. avatar

    Generosity - That’s What I’m Talkin About! Series

    Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Dec 7, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,828 views

    This is the perfect planet for life by God’s design.

    Intro: 1.John Klu-ge, once listed as the wealthiest man in America, who built an investment in a radio station into a broadcasting empire that was the forerunner to Fox Television, has died. He was 95. In 1989, 1990 and 1991 Klu-ge was labeled the wealthiest man in America, with a net worth of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Ultimate Sacrifice

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jul 5, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,029 views

    The Ultimate Sacrifice for our sins was given by Christ Himself. God had to die for us to give us life eternal. When we are exhorted to respond to His Sacrifice for our redemption, what do we do? Do we really respond back with our very lives?

    The Ultimate Sacrifice [Hebrews 9:23-28] Opening illustration: There were 56 signers of the Declaration of Independence. Have you considered the price they paid for putting their name on what the British viewed as a treasonous document? These 56 men who signed the Declaration knew that they ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational