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  • Matthew Sickling avatar

    The Cross We Don't Want To See

    Contributed by Matthew Sickling on Apr 3, 2007
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     | 4,152 views

    This sermon takes a look at the pain and suffering Jesus experienced on the cross.

    Introduction: Three weeks ago we looked at the Compassion of Christ. We saw how Jesus showed compassion to a Widow who had lost her son, a man who was suffering from leprosy, and over 4000 people who were hot, tired and hungry. This morning I want us to look at a passage of Scripture that deals ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Experience Grace Giving 2 Series

    Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Apr 17, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 5,287 views

    How to experience the grace of giving to the Lord.

    One time a pastor preached to his congregation, “If we are going to serve God, we need to get down on our knees and crawl!” The church responded, “Yes, we will crawl, Pastor! We will crawl!” Then the pastor shouted, “Once we learn to crawl, it’s time to get up on our feet and walk!” The church ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    True Worship

    Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Jun 8, 2012
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     | 15,854 views

    Only when we realize who we worship can we truly worship our God.

    True Worship Genesis 22: 1-19 Intro: Jim Dunn was serving as the pastor of the First Baptist Church, and his wife, Gladys, was very friendly and welcoming to people. One particular Sunday when the sermon seemed to go on forever, many in the congregation fell asleep. After the service, to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The First Shall Be Last

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Aug 7, 2011
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    Jesus and the rich young ruler - Mark chapter 10 verses 17-31. (Powerpoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    SERMON OUTLINE: (A). The Mans qualities: He was Enthusiastic (vs 17) He was humble (vs.17) He had courage (vs 17) He showed discernment (vs 17) He was spiritually aware (vs 17) He was moral (vs 20) He was religious (vs 19-20) (B). The Mans failure: He loved his possessions & riches (vs ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    The Message We Declare Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Feb 26, 2010
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     | 15,890 views

    1- The message is: There is no darkness in God 2- The message is: Claiming to know God doesn't mean you do 3- The message is: Confession and walking in the light go hand-in-hand

    INTRO.- ILL. The 23rd Channel The TV is my shepherd, I shall not want. It maketh me to lie down on the sofa; It leadeth me away from faith; It destroys my soul; It leadeth me into the paths of sex and violence for the sponsors sake. Yea, though I walk through the shadow of my ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Christian Heroes Series

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on Aug 3, 2010
    based on 9 ratings
     | 5,822 views

    God illustrates a life of joyful obedience through Christian heroes.

    Scripture Introduction As a society, our taste in heroes has changed. A few years ago, researchers asked two thousand eighth-graders to name prominent people they admired and wanted to be like. After the results were published, a columnist for the Chicago Daily News, Sidney Harris, lamented the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    “don’t Judge!” Satan's Tool To Shut You Up!

    Contributed by John Gaston on Nov 24, 2014
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    The issue of Gay Marriage has become a focal point of controversy in America and Christians who've attempted to join the national conversation are told to "Stop Judging!" Is it "judging" to say what God says?

    “DON’T JUDGE!” Satan's Tool to Shut You Up! Mt. 7:1 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Did you hear about the Redneck who called Butterball’s Thanksgiving Turkey Talk-Line to tell the operator he’d cut his turkey in half with a chain saw and wanted to know if the oil from the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Spiritual Gifts Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Sep 16, 2013
     | 13,470 views

    I used a jigsaw puzzle to illustrate how spiritual gifts operate in the body of Christ.

    Most of you know that Mary and I really enjoy putting together jigsaw puzzles. It’s a fun activity that we can do together and we can actually talk with each other while we’re working on the puzzle. And if any of you are interested, we’ve even brought a bunch of our old puzzles to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Equipping Factor Series

    Contributed by Lance Hostetter on Apr 15, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,773 views

    This sermon examines how Jesus prepared his disciples after the resurrection and prior to the ascenion.

    “The Equipping Factor” Luke 24:36-49 Introduction: Asking a man or woman to go to war to fight and possibly die for a cause is one thing. Sending someone to battle with the right training or tools to defend themselves is a whole other thing. Illustartions from the Korean War: NO ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Have The Gifts Of The Spirit Ceased?

    Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Mar 7, 2016
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     | 5,447 views

    This subject has divided much of the church and as your pastor I want to address where we as a church are on this subject. I encourage you to take notes, and study these things for yourself.

    Have The Gifts Of The Spirit Ceased? 1 Corinthians 12:31-12:31 Have the Gifts of the Spirit Ceased? This subject has divided much of the church and as your pastor I want to address where we as a church are on this subject. I encourage you to take notes, and study these things for ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    "All Hands On Deck!"

    Contributed by Rick Finitzer on Jun 29, 2016
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     | 13,363 views

    God by His grace through the Holy Spirit gives a spiritual gift to every believer. Every gift is important. Even the quiet unseen gifts! Every church body needs "All Hands on Deck!"

    Cornerstone Church June 26, 2016 “ALL HANDS ON DECK” 1 Corinthians 12:4-7; 14-26 “All hands on deck” – ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    The Hope Of Christmas Series

    Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Jan 16, 2015
     | 8,292 views

    This baby matters because He is the hope of salvation to sinners.

    Series: Why This Baby Matters Title: The Hope of Christmas (adapted from a Stott outline) Text: 1 Timothy 1:15 Truth: This baby matters because He is the hope of salvation to sinners. Aim: To clarify the message of Christmas. INTRODUCTION Maybe you have heard of Liu Bolin. He is referred to as ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Faith: Believing Is Seeing

    Contributed by Shawn Miller on Feb 7, 2015
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     | 11,751 views

    A message of walking by faith and not by sight

    Faith: Believing is Seeing Introduction: Hope motivates us to keep going and not give up. Without hope we don’t want to do anything. I heard Hal Lindsey give a good illustration of the necessity of hope: he mentions how man can survive without shelter for 3 months, he can survive without ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Return Of The King Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Nov 19, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,347 views

    2nd Coming, Readiness, encouragement

    THE RETURN OF THE KING 1 Thess. 4: 13-18 (p836) Nov. 18, 2012 INTRODUCTION Please remember there were no chapters and verses in the bible when these letters were originally written…None of the early Christians in Thessalonica would have any idea what you were talking about if you said, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    God's Program Of Worship

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on May 1, 2015
    based on 58 ratings
     | 25,788 views

    Let's consider various aspects of God's program of worship for here and now. 1- Worship Him only 2- Worship Him everywhere 3- Worship Him sincerely

    INTRO.- ILL.- One day God was looking down at Earth and saw all of the evil that was going on. He decided to send an angel down to Earth to check it out. So He called one of His best angels and sent the angel to Earth for a while. When he returned he told God, yes it is bad on Earth, 95% is bad ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ