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    Meekness Is Not Weakness Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Apr 18, 2011
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    The Kingdom that Jesus is proclaiming is not at all like what the people were anticipating. They were looking for a Messiah to overthrow the Romans and they could not identify with a Messiah who proclaimed, “Blessed are the meek, For they shall inherit th

    “Meekness Is Not Weakness” Matthew 5:5 “Blessed are the meek, For they shall inherit the earth.” In verse one of Chapter five Jesus begins to set forth what a citizen ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    O Glorious Day

    Contributed by Joseph Stapleton on Apr 20, 2011
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    Using the words of the popular song by Casting Crowns that was re-written from the hymn, "One Day" this sermon explores the reason why Easter Sunday truly is a glorious day.

    O, GLORIOUS DAY ALL my sermons use illustrations found at www.sermoncentral.com and ALL scripture is NIV unless otherwise noted) (This sermon was preceded by the song Glorious Day by Casting Crowns with a powerpoint slide show and puppets singing the song) It is such a glorious day, and yet many ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Hope Is On The Way Jesus Is Coming

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 24, 2011
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    This is a Palm Sunday message dealing with the Hope that Jesus is bringing into Jerusalem.

    Palm Sunday--Choose Your Attitude by Rick Gillespie- Mobley Luke 19:28-19:40 Choose Your Attitude April 17, 2010 Palm Sunday Zech 9:9-12 Matt 21:1-11 We are in part two of our series, “Hope Is on The Way, Jesus is Coming.” Last week, we saw how Jesus was wrapping up his ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Cleopas

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Apr 25, 2011
     | 5,531 views

    Exposition of Luke 24 regarding Luke going into Israel to prepare a historical account of the life of Jesus

    Someone read Luke 24:13-14 Bits and pieces were adapted from an Easter Sermon by Fred G. Zaspel. Slideshow setting the stage for Luke coming into a house and sitting down with Cleopas: 58 AD, Paul is in jail in Caesarea Maritima awaiting trial by Felix. While there He sends his beloved physician ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Someone To Rescue Me Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Apr 26, 2011
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    My second deepest need is for someone to rescue me

    SERIES: ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS… “SOMEONE TO RESCUE ME” (adapted from a sermon by Bob Russell) ISAIAH 9:6-7 OPEN A little girl climbed up onto Santa’s lap in the mall. As soon as she was settled, Santa said, “And what would you like for Christmas this year?” The girl’s eyes grew ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Fruit Of The Spirit Is...kindness Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on May 2, 2011
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     | 8,668 views

    We are to treat others with kindness regardless of how they treat us and not for the prupose of getting something in return.

    As we’ve done each week, we’ll begin with a quick review of several important characteristics of the… THE FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT 1) Is demonstrated by being not doing 2) Is developed as Christ followers cooperate with the Holy Spirit 3) Is to be delightful to an unbelieving ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Such A Time As This

    Contributed by Joseph Stapleton on May 3, 2011
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    In the times we live here are some things that MUST take priority, this sermon addresses those things.

    Such A Time As This (All my sermons use illustrations found at www.sermoncentral.com and ALL scripture is NIV unless otherwise noted) If you watch the news, or listen to the radio, actually if you have a pulse, you know that our world has changed, and continues to change everyday. DO YOU REMEMBER ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Prophesy Of The King Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Nov 17, 2014
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     | 15,549 views

    A look at the four names of the coming king in Isaiah 9.

    Christmas Series - 2014 Sermon # 1 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Reality Of Heaven Series

    Contributed by Rev. Randy Barker on Dec 2, 2014
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     | 6,361 views

    Reality of heaven

    Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. my sermon ideas and illustrations are often taken from many sources including those at Sermoncentral.com, there could be instances where other ...read more

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    From Warrior To Sorrier Then Back Again Series

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Oct 23, 2017
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    There was an alter sacrifice and the prophets of Baal keep chanting "oh, Baal, answer us!" for many hours, but nothing happened. Then, Elijah offered up a short prayer and God consumed the sacrifice. But soon after things took a turn for the worst.

    FROM A WARRIOR PRAYER TO A SORRIER PRAYER (THEN BACK AGAIN) INTRODUCTION: When I went through the Lord's Prayer a couple of weeks ago in regards to Jesus telling us to not pray as the pagans do I mentioned the account of Elijah and the prophets of Baal. There was an alter sacrifice and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Antidote For Anxiety Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Nov 5, 2017
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     | 12,652 views

    Overcome anxiety when you remember that God is faithful and you are forgiven.

    Just a few years ago, The Onion published a satirical story about a man who almost had fun: Marshall Platt, 34, came tantalizingly close to kicking back and having a good time while attending a friend's barbeque last night before remembering each and every one of his professional and personal ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    One Nation, Back To God, Undeniable, With Repentance And Salvation For All Series

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Nov 6, 2017
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    In our series on the prayers of the bible we come to Daniel 9:1-19. Daniel was moved to prayer after reading the prophecy in Jeremiah concerning his nation and the seventy years of captivity. Let's see how Daniel's prayer might apply to us and our nation.

    ONE NATION...BACK TO GOD...UNDENIABLE...WITH REPENTANCE AND SALVATION FOR ALL In our series on prayers in the bible we come to Daniel's prayer in Dan. 9. Daniel was moved to prayer after reading the prophecy in the book of Jeremiah concerning his nation. As you may have figured out, the title of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Woman, A Well, And A Water-Pot

    Contributed by Seth Lawson on Feb 2, 2018
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     | 16,728 views

    As we examine this event is Jesus' life and ministry [John 4:1-42] we will learn that he comes to break down social barriers (cultural, racial, traditional) and to turn our focus from the temporary to the eternal.

    We’re in the middle of our Summer Series entitled: “LIVE-LIKE-THAT” and through this series of messages we’re challenging each of us to begin living as Jesus lived and loving as Jesus loved. Jesus demonstrated the importance of loving God with all of His being and here at Gateway that’s our ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Claude Alexander avatar

    The Barren Temple

    Contributed by Claude Alexander on Jan 29, 2017
    based on 5 ratings
     | 17,791 views

    The fruitless fig tree and its meaning.

    Mark 11:12-11:24 We’re going to look from the scriptures at two of Jesus Christ’s most misunderstood actions. The two actions I’m talking about are: (a) Jesus Christ’s cursing of a fig tree and (b) his action of driving out the money changes from the Jewish temple. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Fear Not Series

    Contributed by Jim Drake on Feb 3, 2017
     | 17,243 views

    When you're in the middle of the devastation of a broken and sin-cursed world, don't be afraid.

    - Alright—serious question…. Who in here is a morning person? o Who is definitely NOT a morning person? - One of the things I’ve learned over the years is that morning people like me can be really annoying to non-morning people. o I think I first learned that lesson when I was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist