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  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    The Death Of Jesus Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on May 13, 2016
    based on 2 ratings
     | 11,345 views

    The death of Jesus in Luke 23:44-49 shows us a number of events preceding and following his death.

    Scripture In our study of the life and ministry of Jesus, we come today to examine his death. During his final week in Jerusalem, Jesus was hailed by the people as their conquering Messiah, and then rejected by them as they cried for his death by crucifixion. After a series of rushed civil and ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Blueprint For The Church Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 15, 2016
    based on 10 ratings
     | 28,402 views

    Grace is THE blueprint for God's church, and without it you do NOT have a church.. But what is so important about grace and how could we miss having it in our church?

    OPEN: In the state of Indiana, if you’re going to build a house, or an office building, or a church building, the first thing you’ve gotta have is… a blueprint. If you don’t have a blueprint, they won’t let you build. Now you might ask – why do they call it a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Learning Humble Dependence Series

    Contributed by David Owens on May 16, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,454 views

    This sermon is based on Chapter 5 of Charles Swindoll's book, Paul: A Man of Grace and Grit. It follows the events of Paul's life in Acts 9:20-31.

    Introduction: A. A certain Boy Scout master was determined that his Scouts would be ready for the next Court of Honor. 1. So he ordered that each of them be ready to report about a good deed they had done before the next meeting. 2. When they gathered at the next meeting, the Scout master asked the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Biblically Correct Mother

    Contributed by Tony Fox on May 17, 2016
     | 9,486 views

    In these days of political correctness, the serious Christian mother must make a choice between being politically correct or biblically correct.

    The Politically Correct or Biblically Correct Mother? May 8, 2016, A.M. (2Timothy 1:3-8) Command Baptist Church I thank God, whom I serve from my forefathers with pure conscience, that without ceasing I have remembrance of thee in my prayers night and day; Greatly desiring to see thee, being ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Let God Help You Decide On A Spouse Series

    Contributed by Tim Pollock on May 19, 2016
     | 5,940 views

    Sermon Series by Dr. Tim Pollock

    The well-known novelist, C.S. Lewis once mused, “Affection is responsible for nine-tenths of whatever solid and durable happiness there is in our lives.” I could not agree more! Truly, love is what makes life worth living. We know from reading the Bible that God cares about morals. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Loving And Strict Discipline Eventually Gets The Job Done Series

    Contributed by Tim Pollock on May 19, 2016
     | 3,456 views

    Sermon Series by Dr. Tim Pollock on Parenting

    I believe that parents ought to have some fun and that families ought to enjoy themselves. Some parents would do well to loosen up a little. We all need to laugh. Kids should get to see dad dance around and embarrass them! Fun brings a level of connection that perhaps no other thing could. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus Is Buried Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on May 20, 2016
    based on 2 ratings
     | 10,462 views

    The burial of Jesus in Luke 23:50-59 shows us the actions of some of Jesus' disciples.

    Scripture On Friday, Nisan 14, 30 AD, Jesus was sentenced to death by crucifixion. He was brutally scourged, mocked, and spat upon. He walked the Via Dolorosa (which is Latin for “The Sorrowful Road”) from the Antonia Fortress, just inside the city of Jerusalem, to The Skull, just ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Lord Make Me A Sheep Dog

    Contributed by Anonymous Contributor on May 25, 2016
     | 9,458 views

    Focus on being a servant to your church and pastor

    3 John 1:1-8 “The elder unto the wellbeloved Gaius, whom I love in the truth. Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth. For I rejoiced greatly, when the brethren came and testified of the truth that is in thee, even as thou ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    On The Road To Emmaus Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on May 26, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 26,789 views

    Jesus' appearance to two disciples on the road to Emma's in Luke 24:13-35 shows us how they came to recognize that Jesus was indeed alive.

    Scripture Jesus was crucified on Friday, Nisan 14, 30 AD. He was buried in Joseph of Nicodemus’ tomb before sundown on that same day. But, three days later, on the first day of the week, that is, on Sunday, at early dawn, several women went to the tomb, taking the spices they had prepared in ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    "Woman" You Have Great Faith!

    Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Jun 5, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,721 views

    She was willing to ask.. And not give up until she got the answer she was looking for! What are you asking God for today?

    Woman, you have great faith! Illus. A teacher gave her class of second graders a lesson on the magnet and what it does. The next day in a written test, she included this question: “My full name has six letters. The first one is M, and I pick up things. What am I?” When the grades were ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Michael Deutsch avatar

    When God Says Wait! Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Apr 8, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 20,860 views

    A new series about conversations we have with God. This will lead into a series on prayer.

    Conversations with God John 11:1-44 April 10, 2016 We're in a series called Conversations with God. Today, we're going to talk about when God seems late. Who dislikes waiting? We can’t stand waiting for water to boil. Or for a stop light to turn green. Or waiting for 30 seconds for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dennis Lee avatar

    A Journey Towards Hope: The Emmaus Road (Updated 3/4/24) Series

    Contributed by Dennis Lee on Apr 11, 2016
    based on 7 ratings
     | 29,918 views

    On this road and journey, we’ll look at three secrets we’re all carrying. We see these secrets in two of Jesus disciples that took this road following His death. It’s the road to Emmaus, and it’s a journey we take towards renewing a hope within us that erases exhaustion, emptiness, and enslavement.

    A Journey Towards Hope: The Emmaus Road Luke 24:13-35 With all that is happening in our world today, there is simmering just beneath the surface Three Basic Secrets no one wants to admit, but the truth is more than evident. 1. We Feel Exhausted The first one is that most of us just feel ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Jesus Before The Council Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 16, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,248 views

    The religious trial of Jesus in Luke 22:63-71 shows us the charge against Jesus.

    Scripture Jesus was betrayed by Judas and arrested by the religious authorities in the Garden of Gethsemane on the Mount of Olives. He was taken to the high priest’s house where Peter denied knowing him three times before the rooster crowed. Then Jesus was subjected to an illegal, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Christmas: Jesus Came To Declare War Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 12, 2021
     | 2,925 views

    The reason why I believe in Satan is because Jesus believed in Satan. Jesus said, “I saw Satan fall like lightning from heaven” (Luke 10:18).

    I’m really glad God came up with the idea of Christmas. What did God have in mind when He created Christmas? Turn 1 John 3 (page 1303 in pew Bibles) What motivated God to bring Christmas to us? When we think about Christmas, we normally turn to passages inside our Bibles that tell us the story of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Owens avatar

    Becoming Wise Guys And Wise Gals Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Jun 14, 2021
     | 4,845 views

    In this section of James we learn that trials require wisdom, wisdom requires prayer, and prayer requires faith.

    A. One day a man was driving down a country road when his car sputtered to a complete stop near a field with a few cows in it. 1. The driver got out of his car and lifted the hood to see what was the matter. 2. Then he noticed that one of the cows had come over to the fence nearby, and suddenly ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ