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  • Carl Allen avatar

    The Ten Commandments Series

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Aug 19, 2009
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     | 17,752 views

    This is the introductory sermon on a series of messages on the Ten Commandments. The aim of this series is to show you their relevance for our day. This sermon will lay a foundation for the remaining sermons in the series.

    Series: The Decalogue THE TEN COMMANDMENTS Exodus 20:1-17 Intro: Ted Turner has declared the Ten Commandments obsolete and stated, "We’re living with outdated rules. The rules we’re living under are the Ten Commandments, and I bet nobody here even pays much attention to them because they’re too ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The People's Response To The Palm Sunday Entry Of Jesus

    Contributed by Jerry Smith on Apr 28, 2009
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    The People’s Response to the Palm Sunday entry of Jesus by shouting praises, waving palm branches and laying their cloaks on the ground and what each of these means to us.

    This Sunday is called Palm Sunday! Do we really understand why we wave palm branches? Why the Jews laid the palm branches on the ground for Jesus to ride over them on His donkey? What is the significance of all this? Let me try to answer these questions for you this morning. Please turn to Matthew ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bryan Fink avatar

    A Sense Of Belonging Series

    Contributed by Bryan Fink on Feb 18, 2012
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     | 10,754 views

    To lay out the vision and strategies for becoming a church where everyone belongs to a small group that loves them and will help them grow in their love for God and others.

    I was watching a show the other night with my kids called the Suite Life of Zack and Cody. Part of the episode was a re-enactment of The Wizard of Oz story line. Dorothy’s house had landed on the wicked Witch of the West and Dorothy had started on her journey to Oz along the yellow brick ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Creation In Crisis--Act 2 Series

    Contributed by David Heflin on May 17, 2011
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    This sermon focuses on creation's fall from God's very good creation. The sermon is both a theodicy as well as laying out the next phase of the biblical story.

    Creation In Crisis Genesis 3—Act 2 3/10/11 3KCOC Introduction: The story descends. Last week we began a series about telling the story of the Bible in six acts. The first act is about a good God who created a good creation. Everything was as it should be. The Hebrews call it ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Evidence That Demands A Verdict

    Contributed by Jb Hall on Jun 24, 2011
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     | 5,649 views

    This sermon, like a prosecuting attorney, lays out the evidence of man's problem and God's solution, in clear, precise language that demands a verdict based upon this evidence.

    Evidence That Demands A Verdict John 20:30 – 31 By: JB Hall Introduction: Josh McDowell wrote a book titled ‘Evidence That Demands A Verdict’. I’d like to borrow that title today. I’d like to preach a message with that same title: Evidence That Demands A ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Have You Walked Through The Wrong Door?

    Contributed by Kelly Benton on Oct 3, 2010
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     | 16,397 views

    To share that no matter where we are in life, God is in control and we need to lay our Pride to the side and accept the Salvation that has been given to us.

    Have you walked through the Wrong Door? Scripture: Isaiah 30:21 Date: 19 September 2010 Purpose: To share that no matter where we are in life, God is in control and we need to lay our Pride to the side and accept the Salvation that has been ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    The Power Of Appreciation

    Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on May 13, 2016
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    Many people are suffering because they did not give ALL the glory to God or they did not lay it to heart to give God thanks for whatever blessing that came their way.

    THE POWER OF APPRECIATION Study Text– Luke 17:11 – 19 Introduction: - Gratitude is a spiritual force that empowers you to scale higher. You can’t change to higher level without it. - Ten people were healed, but only one returned to say ‘thank you’ to Jesus. And He took ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    God Strengthens Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 3, 2022
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     | 12,705 views

    God promises to strengthen us. But how do I lay hold of His strength, and how does His strength make a difference in my life?

    OPEN: The Civil War went on for 4 long years, and at one point President Lincoln was asked if God was on the side of the Union. He replied: “I am not at all concerned about that, for we know that the Lord is always on the side of right. But it is my constant anxiety and prayer that I and the nation ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Baptism In Christ

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Aug 9, 2010
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    What does baptism do for the believer? Does it complete our salvation? What purpose does it serve? Paul lays out just what becoming a believer means and how baptism plays into that conversion/transformation...

    Sermon Brief Date Written: August 2, 2010 Date Preached: August 8, 2010 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: Special Baptism Service Sermon Title: Baptized IN Christ Sermon Text: Colossians 2:11-14 [ESV] Introduction: Salvation, for the believer is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Forsaken Christ Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 2, 2003
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     | 12,404 views

    “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” The answer to this question causes us to tremble when we realize that Jesus was forsaken because of our sins. Jesus felt the full weight of sin rolled onto His shoulders and endured the Father’s revulsion at the

    The Forsaken Christ (Lights are turned off in the auditorium) “In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. Now the earth was formless and empty, darkness was over the surface of the deep, and the Spirit of God was hovering over the waters. And God said, ‘Let there be light,’ and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    (Pre)election Thoughts 2016

    Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Nov 17, 2016
     | 3,838 views

    The purpose of this sermon is to lay out some thoughts from the Biblical perspective and to encourage our congregation to find out where candidates stand on these vital issues and to take their beliefs into the voting booth with them.

    1 Corinthians 6:9-20 – please look this up in your Bibles. We will read this passage in a moment … Did you know that there is an election coming up? Did you know that there are more than two people running for office? When all of the mudslinging is set aside do you know what they ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Joshua Brady avatar

    The Essence Of Unity

    Contributed by Joshua Brady on Aug 26, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 11,595 views

    We as children of God need to set aside all differences and opinions that we might have towards one another and we need to bind together in love and in unity and we need to call out the name of Jesus.

    “The Essence of Unity” Ephesians 4:1-13 - What Does Unity Mean? – A) Definition for Unity: Oneness, harmony, agreement. 1) Oneness means just what it says, “ONE”. Now one may consist of more than one thing like for instance a car is made up by hundreds of different parts but just because it has ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • William Akehurst avatar

    Am I Really Saved? How Do I Know?

    Contributed by William Akehurst on Jun 28, 2007
    based on 34 ratings
     | 11,995 views

    This is an invitation to Christ, putting aside our human reasoning and misconceptions that we are Christians by our actions, and putting it to the Truth, that only admitting our sins, asking forgiveness, and believing in the Lord Jesus Christ can save us.

    AM I REALLY SAVED? HOW DO I KNOW 1 John 1:9 I’m going to ask you to do something here in a moment. So get ready. I hear about being saved, what does it mean? How do I know I have a personal relationship with the Lord? Why should I ? What does it benefit me? I am not saved because my Dad was a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What Can Love Do Here? (September 25, 2022)

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Sep 23, 2022
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    Didn’t Jesus command us to make His love contagious so that others will know that we are His disciples? Aside from germs, viruses and sickness, have you ever wondered what is contagious in a crowd?

    WHAT CAN LOVE DO HERE? Text: John 13:34 – 35 I John 3:18 John 13:34-35 I give you a new commandment, that you love one another. Just as I have loved you, you also should love one another. (35) By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another" ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Why Jesus Did Not Subscribe To "Majority Rules"

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 6, 2004
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     | 3,070 views

    Jesus knew that a majority view is often not gotten until evidence of success is obtained- especially among the religious leaders. Peter took Jesus aside and began to rebuke Him when He heard that the Son of Man must suffer many things and be rejected by

    Why Jesus Did Not Subscribe to the "Majority Rules" Theory John 7:7-17 Illustration: Having many friends and being rich are great blessings, but popularity and success do not guarantee a happy life. To make this point, Solomon called attention to an elderly king who ignored the wishes of his ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational