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  • Dennis Lawrence avatar

    The Pathway Of Palm Sunday Series

    Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on May 18, 2004
    based on 494 ratings
     | 45,877 views

    For others, it was a path, but for Jesus a journey. So, it is with our lives.

    THE PATHWAY OF PALM SUNDAY Cornwall April 3, 2004 Read Matthew 21.1-11 If we ask people to describe life, most will depict it in the same way- as a path or a road. The reason is simple: life is like a journey. It’s a voyage from one experience to the next – from one tribulation to triumph and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    All That Are In The Lord Jesus Are Safe

    Contributed by William D. Brown on Jun 27, 2012
     | 6,312 views

    We that are saved by the grace of God are forevermore safe and secure, nothing nor any person can change or alter that fact, there is no other place that is as safe as being IN Christ Jesus.

    6-23-12 ~ PSALM 4: 1-8 ~ ALL THAT ARE IN THE LORD JESUS ARE SAFE Despite all the many problems that David found himself in, he found comfort in the safety of the Lord, the same is true, or should be true for we that are saved as well. In David's ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mike Gilbert avatar

    Band Of Brothers Series

    Contributed by Mike Gilbert on Jun 18, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,310 views

    Memorial Day Sunday message comparing military sacrifices on the battlefield and Jesus’ sacrifice on the cross. Leads into Lord’s Supper observance.

    *ILL>The story is told of three elderly sisters who, in their last years, lived together in a shared home. One day sister #1 stopped midway on a staircase and asked one of her sisters, "Was I going up or coming down?" Sister #2 shook her head and told her, "You were going upstairs to go to bed." ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Trusting God As We Go

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jul 19, 2022
     | 2,872 views

    The work of Jesus is more powerful than our questions and our doubts. Jesus is for us. We can trust that He is with us, bringing us to the Father, no matter what situation we might face.

    I want to talk about trusting God today. Trusting Jesus. You have heard me preach this topic many times. But there comes a time in all of our lives when we truly question our trust in God. More than likely it has happened to every person in this room. Maybe it was a child of yours who ended up ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Douglas Phillips avatar

    The Shepherd, The Sheep, And The Church

    Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Jul 7, 2001
    based on 144 ratings
     | 36,643 views

    This sermon speaks of the relationship between Christ and His church as that of the Shepherd and sheep. It looks at some of Satan’s pitfalls in the church, as thieves and robbers, and relates the sheepfold to the church.

    The Shepherd, The Sheep, And the Church Introduction: I believe that of the many images that Jesus identifies Himself with in the New Testament, one that brings solace to many is that of the shepherd. Many stained glass windows in our churches portray Jesus as ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    5 Keys To Success In 2002

    Contributed by David Gale on Dec 30, 2001
    based on 150 ratings
     | 9,557 views

    Five Key Biblical concepts to having a better, deeper, more fruitful year in Christ

    5 Keys to Success in 2002 It is not what happens to you this year that will make or break you, it is how you react to what happens you that will make or break you. The 5 keys found in the bible for our success can be spelled out in one word...R. E. A. C. T. React is an acronym for Remember, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Man Who Lost His Axe Head

    Contributed by David Carter on Mar 22, 2002
    based on 70 ratings
     | 9,059 views

    Loosing the Power of God

    THE MAN WHO LOST HIS AXE HEAD II KINGS 6: 1-7 V.5 - He Lost His Power For Service! --- Note he was working.... We think you have to quit church or get out of your position before you backslide and loose the blessings and power of God but some get cold on God and loose the power of God even ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    When You Are In The Cave

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Nov 9, 2014
     | 8,812 views

    Lessons from God are often better taught in a dark cave.

    Have you felt like you were in a cave driven there by despair, sin, your physical or spiritual enemies? It's dark and dank and you wonder if God sees your predicament and cares. You are afraid to even look out the entrance lest your enemies find you and torment you. David had a similar ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Jesus Died

    Contributed by Mike Turner on Feb 25, 2004
    based on 97 ratings
     | 4,826 views

    The question is not "who killed Jesus ?" but why did he die ?

    Why Jesus Died Acts 2:23 Him, being delivered by the determinate counsel and foreknowledge of God, ye have taken, and by wicked hands have crucified and slain: Acts 4:38 For of a truth against thy holy child Jesus, whom thou hast anointed, both Herod, and Pontius Pilate, with the Gentiles, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Hope Of The Third Day

    Contributed by Toby Powers on Dec 29, 2005
    based on 25 ratings
     | 10,120 views

    The hope of the world is in the power of the risen Christ.

    From the Desk of Pastor Toby Powers Truth Baptist Church Hwy 78 Bremen, GA The Hope of the Third Day Acts 10:34-42 Intro: The Apostle Peter is called by Cornelius to preach for them. Cornelius was a gentile, and he had a vision from God revealing to him the need for Peter’s preaching and the place ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joe Holman avatar

    Why Listen To God Series

    Contributed by Joe Holman on Oct 20, 2004
    based on 17 ratings
     | 12,679 views

    Third in a series on hearing the voice of God. Gives several benefits of hearing God.

    Can You Hear Me Now? Why Listen To God? John 10 Intro: One day I was at the park with some of my kids. There was one kid there, he was without any parents, who was being mean. At one point I asked him to stop doing what he was doing, and he replied, now this is about a seven year old, “I don’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • John Johnson avatar

    Living The Abundant Life

    Contributed by John Johnson on Jun 24, 2003
    based on 220 ratings
     | 73,120 views

    Jesus came that we might have life and have it more abundantly.

    John 10:10 Many times the Lord Jesus used the expression "I am," which is one of the titles of deity. The word am is the present singular of be. It means something that is happening at this present moment. Jesus is saying here, "I am,". Not will be, not maybe, not might be, but I am. When we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Nathan Johnson avatar

    The Good Shepherd

    Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Mar 19, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,859 views

    What is it that distinguishes a mediocre shepherd from a really good shepherd? The answer is in one word alone: sacrifice.

    The Good Shepherd Griffith Baptist Church – 3/22/09 A.M. Service Text: John 10:11-18 Key verse: John 10:11 - I am the good shepherd: the good shepherd giveth his life for the sheep. Premise: What is it that distinguishes a mediocre shepherd from a really good shepherd? The answer is in one word ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tom Fuller avatar

    What Was Jesus Thinking On The Cross? Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on May 11, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,062 views

    Most of us know the crucifixion story and what it means. But have you ever considered what Jesus was thinking and feeling on the cross? It may surprise and comfort you.

    Chapter 19 of John is the culmination of Jesus’ life. It is the high point in the story of the universe. Everything before leads up to this event and everything after points back to it. Much of the debate here seems to revolve around whether Jesus is a king and of what? That’s a question each of ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • Mark Eberly avatar

    Come Unity Series

    Contributed by Mark Eberly on Aug 4, 2008
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,068 views

    As we define what it means to "follow Jesus in holistic community," the focus will be on the importance of community to those who follow Jesus.

    Following Jesus in Holistic Community Come Unity 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10 August 3, 2008 This is the third and final sermon in this mini-series on Following Jesus in Holistic Community. We’ve looked at that holistic means complete or total in that we as the people of God need to surrender our ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God