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  • Paul Andrew avatar

    Palm Sunday

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Mar 18, 2019
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    It’s not easy to pair a celebratory parade with a trial and execution.

    It’s not easy to pair a celebratory parade with a trial and execution. So, two thoughts on Palm Sunday and Passion Sunday. Untie the colt and bring it here. As Rev. Dr. Jennifer A. Little noted, we can enter into this story in so many places. How about identifying with those sent by Jesus to ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Jimmy Davis avatar

    The Christian's Triumphal Entry With Jesus Series

    Contributed by Jimmy Davis on Sep 19, 2001
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    Picture # 14 in series: The 14 Candid Snapshots of the Maturing Christian found in the Gospel of John. This final picture in this series is a picture of the maturing Christian’s triumphal entry into Heaven with Jesus. This picture is set in the future.

    Picture # 14: Our Triumphal entry with Jesus (John 12:12-19; Revelation Chapters 19, 20, 21). We are forever to be with the Lord as we serve, worship, fellowship, and reign. Read First Thess. 4:14-18 Picture # 14 is set in the future. On Palm Sunday, Jesus made His grand entrance into the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I'm A Good Person Myth Series

    Contributed by Rick Thiessen on Nov 5, 2007
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    Our culture indoctrinates us so that we wind up believing some things about God, the Bible or Christianity that just aren’t true. This week we look at a popular idea, all good people go to heaven.

    SE102807 MYTH BUSTERS 4. I’m a Good Person INTRO Andy Stanley tells the story of a church kids teacher who was trying to explain heaven to his class. So he asked the class a series of questions to see what they already thot about the subject: - if I had a garage sale and sold all my stuff and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Sherman Gordon avatar

    Mercy In The Midst Of Misery

    Contributed by Sherman Gordon on Dec 12, 2009
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    EVEN AFTER SOLOMON BLOWS HIS EXCELLENT START IN MINISTRY AND LIFE, JUST WHEN IT LOOKS LIKE DOOM AND GLOOM WILL BE THE FINAL WORDS OVER HIS LIFE, WE SEE A RAY OF HOPE . . .

    SE102807 MYTH BUSTERS 4. I’m a Good Person INTRO Andy Stanley tells the story of a church kids teacher who was trying to explain heaven to his class. So he asked the class a series of questions to see what they already thot about the subject: - if I had a garage sale and sold all my stuff and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Todd Riley avatar

    Follow Jesus Because He Offers A Better Way Of Salvation Series

    Contributed by Todd Riley on May 8, 2001
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    Reasons for why the way of salvation that Jesus offers is better than that of other religions

    Islington Baptist Church May 6, 2001 Series: Why Jesus? Why follow Jesus and not any other religion, system, philosophy, or way? Key texts for this week: Acts 16:30, Matthew 11:28-30, Galatians 1 Follow Jesus because he offers a better way of salvation A number of weeks ago we began a series ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Lynn Malone avatar

    Ruth & Naomi's Story Series

    Contributed by Lynn Malone on Aug 3, 2016
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    The relationship of Ruth and Naomi show us a glowing example of covenant love.

    For the past four weeks, we’ve been putting women in their place! Over these four weeks we’ve discovered Sarah’s faithfulness. Natalie Johnson showed us how God used an unnamed Samaritan woman to become a powerful example of evangelism, and last week we saw how Mary of Bethany ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Carry Your Cross

    Contributed by Bob Groves on May 20, 2002
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    A look at displeship & what it means to carry your cross.

    Matt. 16:21 From that time Jesus began to show to His disciples that He must go to Jerusalem, and suffer many things from the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be killed, and be raised the third day. Then Peter took Him aside and began to rebuke Him, saying, "Far be it from You, Lord; ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Living Hope Series

    Contributed by Mark Elkins on Jan 27, 2011
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     | 4,444 views

    I am truly discovering that life’s obstacles are truly opportunities for God to show just how awesome He really is. Obstacles give us God stories! Do you need a God story today?

    LIVING HOPE 1 Peter 1 My son asked, “If Sea World really loves animals, then why do they keep them captive?” What a deep question. Maybe you can relate. If someone loves you, then why are you still held captive? If people in your world love you when why do they keep you captive? ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Lord's Ways Are Higher Than Our Ways

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Oct 30, 2009
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    Pentecost (C) - The Lord’s ways are higher than our ways because man’s ways are always selfish. Only God’s word works success.

    THE LORD’S WAYS ARE HIGHER THAN OUR WAYS (Outline) May 31, 2009 -- PENTECOST -- Genesis 11:1-9 INTRO: Today’s verses describe God’s confusion of language at Babel. On this day of Pentecost the Holy Spirit provided a way to clearly understand different languages. What does our Lord ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Jesus And Pontius Pilate Series

    Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Mar 30, 2007
    based on 15 ratings
     | 12,696 views

    Who was Pontius Pilate? Read this sermon to find out more.

    Passion/Palm Sunday Yr C, 1/04/2007 Lk 23:1-49 Rev. Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson Pastor of Grace Lutheran Church, & Chaplain of The Good Samaritan Society’s South Ridge Village, Medicine Hat, Alberta “Jesus and Pontius Pilate” Today we focus on one of the key actors of Christ’s Passion, Pontius Pilate. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Mark Elkins avatar

    Living Hope Series

    Contributed by Mark Elkins on Aug 17, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,651 views

    Finding God's hope in places you wouldn't expect.

    LIVING HOPE 1 Peter 1 My son asked, “If Sea World really loves animals, then why do they keep them captive?” What a deep question. Maybe you can relate. If someone loves you, then why are you still held captive? If people in your world love you when why do they keep you captive? ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jay Tigner avatar

    I Am Barabbas Series

    Contributed by Jay Tigner on May 7, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,523 views

    Jesus was killed while Barabbas, the genuinely guilty, was set free. This is a picture of salvation in that Jesus died so we, the guilty, may be set free.

    The Irony of Good Friday… I am sure that the irony that reveals itself in the fact that we refer to today as Good Friday does not escape our minds. From the perspective of all who bore eyewitness to the events that transpired during the 24 hours of that first Good Friday, it was anything ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jim Butcher avatar

    If You Don't Have Something Nice To Say. . . Come Sit Next To Me

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jun 6, 2005
    based on 28 ratings
     | 5,572 views

    This sermon deals with those who like to complain and enjoy criticizing others. Unearths 5 things to deal with the critical problem of having a critical heart.

    Facing The Critical Problem Of Having A Critical Heart: 1. Choose your only legitimate option: speak to them, not about them. - v. 1 - “against” - Big Lie: “If you can’t say something nice, don’t say anything at all.” - when people believe this, it seems so impossible that they dismiss God’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • W Pat Cunningham avatar

    Confessing Our Sins Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 31, 2009
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     | 4,415 views

    Before approaching communion, we are admonished to be in right relation with God and the Church; this is accomplished through Reconciliation.

    Feast of the Purification/Presentation February 2, 2009 Sacramentum Caritatis St. Luke must have had a terrific sense of humor, history and irony. He also knew his Bible–especially the prophets like Malachi. The picture here in Malachi is apocalyptic. The Lord visits His temple and purifies the ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Perry Greene avatar

    Open Doors Of Opportunity (1) Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Aug 21, 2014
     | 3,982 views

    Churches can be missional (other-centered) or tribal (self-centered). This first lesson reminds us of the need for awareness of others and opportunities to act on their behal -- in word and in deed.

    Before we have our lesson this morning, there are two things I want to bring to your attention for PRAYER. 1. On September 21, there will be a Satanic Meeting in OKC at the Civic Center a. One purpose is to perform blasphemous acts directed against b. Another purpose is God their attempt to combat ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ