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  • Gerald Roberts avatar

    John Points People To Jesus.

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Dec 9, 2013
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    John points people although he was different, John points people by confronting, John points people to Jesus because he believes it is a crucial confrontation.

    Matthew 3:1-12 1. John the Baptist Points people A. Considered the forerunner of Jesus born 7BC to Zechariah a priest B. Preached Repentance came, preaching in the Desert of Judea 2and saying, "Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Easter Series

    Contributed by Ken Sowers on Mar 18, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 23,389 views

    Grave robbers didn't rob the tomb, God did!

    An event can be thrust upon you and it takes you by surprise, you never would have predicted it in a million years. Now here it is - staring you in the face. What will you do? You can't stay the same, you can't pretend it didn't happen. You may not know what to do, but this much is certain, you ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Chuck Gohn avatar

    Raft, Sailboat, Or Speedboat Disciple? Series

    Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Jul 5, 2022
     | 1,277 views

    This sermon focuses on Paul's words to "work out your salvation" and the three options for doing so.

    We are continuing our series on the book of Philippians. As I have mentioned before, the book of Philippians was actually a letter, also known as an epistle, which was written by Paul to the church that he planted in the city of Philippi, which is basically what we would consider today northern ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Secret Of Satisfaction Series

    Contributed by Allen James on Sep 5, 2010
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     | 4,217 views

    We live in a world filled with distractions which scream for our attention. Unknowingly these can diminish our desperation for God. Today we explore Matthew 6:1, 16-18, and the warning of Jesus to fast behind closed doors.

    The Secret of Satisfaction • Matthew 6:1, 16-18 Introduction: We live in a world filled with DISTRACTIONS which scream for our attention. Unknowingly these can diminish our DESPERATION for God. I. Fasting is an UNFAMILIAR PATTERN. • Jesus expresses expectation that His disciples ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Promise Of Pentecost

    Contributed by David Swinney on Jun 2, 2010
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     | 9,130 views

    Jesus promised that his disciples would receive Power when the Holy Spirit came upon them.

    The Promise of Pentecost Acts 1: 1 – 8 The forty days between the resurrection of Jesus and his ascension to the right hand of the Father must have been strange days indeed. They began with the disciples behind locked doors in an upper room in Jerusalem, hiding, we may assume, for fear of ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    God's Greatest Gift Of All

    Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Dec 15, 2006
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     | 6,415 views

    God has gifted us His best yet -- Jesus!

    Luke 2:11 God’s Greatest Gift to All Introduction – A wealthy man and his son loved to collect rare works of art. They had everything in their collection, from Picasso to Raphael. They would often sit together and admire the great works of art. When the Viet Nam conflict broke out, the son went ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Place For Tired People Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Feb 4, 2015
     | 6,759 views

    Revival, Refreshing, Hope

    THE WELL – A Place for Tired People John 4:6-8 February 6, 2022 Introduction: Last week we discovered that the well is a place for divine appointments...a place where our lives intersect with Jesus, but the well can also be a place where our lives intersect with others...providentially. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Unique Physique Of The Meek Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on May 19, 2008
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     | 7,665 views

    If we will trade in our own demands and expectations for Christ’s meekness, we will discover a strength that can change this world.

    Living in the Father’s Favor: The Unique Physique of the Meek Matt. 5:5 Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth Intro: As we continue our study of the beatitudes or the blessings, hopefully we will see that the character Jesus calls us to reflects a higher standard than many will ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Howard Strickland avatar

    The Illuminating Presence Of God.

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jul 23, 2020
     | 2,953 views

    There's nothing subpar about our God, and His presence flows through the Holy Spirit for all of mankind to grow thereby.

    The Illuminating Presence of God. Revelation 22:1-5NKJV I really appreciate John Ortberg’s quote about God’s Presence: "Now let us bring God into the picture. The reality with God is that we are never speaking or acting in his absence. The psalmist said, 'Where can I go from your Spirit? ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Celebration And Praise Series

    Contributed by C Jordan on Nov 20, 2011
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     | 12,625 views

    One of the spiritual disciplines that will help us to be transformed into the image of Jesus is celebration and praise.

    TRANSFORMATION #4: CELEBRATION AND PRAISE INTRO TO SPEAKER: Give a report of the Foursquare Unit Gathering in Regina last week. INTRO TO TOPIC: For the past three weeks, we’ve been talking about the spiritual disciplines – specifically prayer and Bible reading. These are tools to help us ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Faith & Fear Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Steve Lawson on Jan 7, 2004
    based on 11 ratings
     | 6,581 views

    Anxieties stem from 3 basic fears - fear of death, fear of man, and fear of failure.

    Faith & Fear Part 2 - Psalm 31 Anxiety disorders have surpassed depression and alcoholism as the #1 mental health problem in America.1 Anxieties stem from 3 basic fears - fear of death, fear of man, and fear of failure. Psychologists believe that anxieties arise from a state of disconnection. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Aubrey Vaughan avatar

    The Dilemma And Duty In Matters Of Christian Conscience. Series

    Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Jan 15, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,452 views

    THIS SERMON LOOKS AT THE DILEMMA AND DUTY OF THE STRONG AND WEAK BELIEVERS TOWARDS ONE ANOTHER IN THE LOCAL CHURCH IN MATTERS OF CONSCIENCE.

    ROM 14:1 – 12 THE DILEMMA AND DUTY OF MATTERS OF CONSCIENCE. LAST WEEK WE SAW THAT PAUL DEVELOPED A LOVE LIFESTYLE WHICH WAS TO BE MANIFESTED IN OUR LIVES IT INVOLVED BEING AWARE OF THE NEW ATTIRE WE NOW POSSESS THE RIGHTEOUSNESS OF CHRIST. UNDERPINING THIS LOVE LIFESTYLE ARE THE TEN ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ken Sowers avatar

    Blind Bartimaeus Series

    Contributed by Ken Sowers on Feb 29, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 26,010 views

    Jesus made blind eyes see

    Timaeus; we know almost nothing about him. His name means honorable. He grew up like most men of the first century. Trained in the occupation of his father, his big dream was to get married, raise a family, and live an honorable life, live up to his name. As his journey unfolds; he and his wife ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Gene Gregory avatar

    Pleasing God Series

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Jan 1, 2005
    based on 30 ratings
     | 7,313 views

    Emphasises the importance of being God-pleasers insteadof people pleasers.

    PLEASING GOD {PLEASE NOTE - This sermon includes some ideas and quotes from the book "The Life You’ve Always Wanted" by John Ortberg, pages 157 - 172} - Turn to 1 Corinthians 4 This coming week, we start a new year. 2005 is less than a week away and with the new year comes new opportunities. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Taylor avatar

    Characteristics Of Relational Environments For Making Disciples, Part 6 Series

    Contributed by David Taylor on Mar 20, 2014
     | 6,431 views

    Making Disciples; Making a Difference Characteristics of Relational Environments for Making Disciples, part 6

    Making Disciples; Making a Difference Characteristics of Relational Environments for Making Disciples, part 6 We started the series seeing that Jesus tells us the win for us is making disciples. Then we saw that a disciple is someone who follows Christ; a disciple is being changed by Christ; and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational