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  • Matthew Morine avatar

    The Man Who Missed His Cross

    Contributed by Matthew Morine on Oct 24, 2006
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     | 4,463 views

    He walks up on the hill with his son. He is old. He has traveled a long distance to see this hill. He wanted to return to show his son the spot where he was meant to die. He had to leave Jerusalem many years ago because of his reputation. He was a wa

    THE MAN WHO MISSED HIS CROSS Text: Mark 15:6-15 Theme: Jesus replaces us on the cross so that we can take up the cross. He walks up on the hill with his son in toe. He is old. He has traveled a long distance to see this hill. He wanted to return to show his son the spot where he was ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Faith In Action Series

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Nov 17, 2006
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     | 6,616 views

    James clearly shows us that there is direct connection between our faith and our service

    Faith in Action James 2:15-26 October 22, 2006 Evening Service Introduction A missionary returning home after many years of service was asked, "Tell me what you found when you arrived in New Guinea." "Found? I found something that looked more hopeless than if I had been sent into a jungle of ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Too Heavenly Minded

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Jul 2, 2012
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    What reward are we to look toward to be able to choose to suffer the reproach of Christ? Background to passage: Paul is exalting in the salvation that we share in Christ, mentions the reward.. “The strength to endure present suffering is the fruit of me

    Text: Eph 2:4-7, Col 3:1-4, Title: Too Heavenly Minded, Date/Place: NRBC, 7/1/12 A. Opening illustration: “The strength to endure present suffering is the fruit of meditating on future satisfaction.” B. Background to passage: Paul is exalting in the salvation that we share in Christ, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Staying Replenished

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jun 1, 2014
     | 11,342 views

    Learn from Jesus, solitude with God rejuvenates. Communion with God nourishes our spirit. Times with God clarify our priorities.

    Many things in life can drain us of energy – relationships, people, work and even ministries. • We are tired because there are so many things that needs our attention, and so little time. So much work to do and so few people doing them. • There are many expectations we need to ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    More Righteousness Needed, Please Series

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jun 28, 2014
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     | 3,892 views

    How can we be more righteous than the Pharisees and the Scribes were?

    More Righteousness Needed Please Matthew 5:20-26 This verse has certainly raised its concerns in the church over the centuries. But understanding this verse is key to understanding the Sermon on the Mount as a whole. What is Jesus saying when He says that “your righteousness must exceed that ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    For Freedom Christ Has Set Us Free Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 22, 2014
     | 2,978 views

    Becoming the best version of ourselves also involves fleeing from sin and the occasions of sin.

    Laetare Sunday 2014 For Freedom Christ Has Set Us Free From the Epistle of St. Paul to the Galatians: For it is written that Abraham had two sons, one by a slave and one by a free woman. 23 But the son of the slave was born according to the flesh, the son of the free woman through promise. 24 Now ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Out Of Envy Series

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Apr 4, 2014
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     | 6,173 views

    A sermon on the envy of the religious leaders of Jesus' day (Material adapted from Bob Russell at: http://bobrussellsermons.org/religious-leaders-who-envied-him?filter_name=Religious%20Leaders)

    HoHum: A wise man said: Nothing arouses ambition so much in the heart as the trumpet-clang of another’s fame. WBTU: A. Why would anyone want to kill Jesus of Nazareth? 1. Great teacher- “The Jews were amazed and asked, “How did this man get such learning without having ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    In Him We Conquer Series

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on Oct 1, 2013
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     | 5,706 views

    This is the ninth message in a series over Romans 6-11. The series examines how we now live under God's grace. This message examines how we win the victory in Jesus Christ.

    Introduction: There was a little boy who got a new slingshot and went out to try it out. While he was trying it out, he took aim on grandma’s pet duck, and to his surprise he hit it and killed it. As you can imagine, the boy was horrified, so he took the duck and hid it in the woodpile. Just ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Unchained Series

    Contributed by Rich Jones on Oct 31, 2013
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     | 11,372 views

    BIG IDEA: A man who lost his life to demonic possession lives again because Jesus delivers him.

    Series Overview: Stories from the Bible that deal with the Supernatural. The stories featured in this series are marked by people who moved from death to life...some in the spiritual sense, while others did so literally. Can the dead really live again??? The Bible seems to tell some stories ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    From Boomtown To Boondocks

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Apr 5, 2015
     | 3,399 views

    I used this sermon for Easter but it is simply message inviting people to follow Christ. The Big idea: "The resurrection changes everything."

    FROM BOOMTOWN TO BOONDOCKS Ephesians 2:1-10 Big Idea: The Resurrection changes everything! 1 As for you, you were dead in your transgressions and sins, 2 in which you used to live when you followed the ways of this world and of the ruler of the kingdom of the air, the spirit who is now at work in ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    What Is In Your Hand? (Part 3) Series

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 21, 2015
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     | 5,876 views

    Can you see the situation more clearly from God's vantage point? Do you need to take courageous action in the face of insults and fearful circumstances? Do you trust that God will give you victory? Remember, God's opinion is the only one that matters.

    Opening illustration: In July 1947, the British Navy was confronted by a defiant but unarmed ship of Jewish refugees - Holocaust survivors - who were intent on emigrating to colonial Palestine. As Robert Mackey explains on the New York Times' Lede Blog, the Brits responded to the incursion of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Where Do We Go From Here?

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Aug 8, 2013
     | 10,519 views

    The reign of Josiah gives us cause for concern today. But it also offers hope if we will turn to the Lord

    Where do We go from Here? 2 Chronicles 35:1-29 Introduction The Scripture we read this morning tells us of a young king Called Josiah. He was only eight years old when he became king. The text we just read happened when Josiah was 26 years of age. Let us look further into the background of this ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    What Must I Do? Keep His Church Pure

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Sep 1, 2013
     | 4,274 views

    Sin brings death and when sin is permitted to linger within a congregation it kills its body life and ministry.

    WHAT MUST I DO? KEEP HIS CHURCH PURE 1 CORINTHIANS 5:1-13 Big Idea: Sin brings death and when sin is permitted to linger within a congregation it kills its body life and ministry. INTRO: A few years back I bought an electric guitar. The seller only wanted $50.00 for it and he told me upfront ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Be An Agent Of Change Series

    Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Jan 14, 2016
    based on 5 ratings
     | 38,940 views

    “Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind".

    Change is inevitable…. Change is a Process.... Change comes to all of us-whether we prepare for it or not. Our lives are in a constant state of transition. Life is always moving forward; nothing ever remains the same. To move forward, you have to leave the past behind. There is no standing ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Time To Preach Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 21, 2012
     | 4,668 views

    As much excitement healing stirs up, Jesus says what really characterizes his ministry - preaching.

    Introduction Jesus’ ministry has gotten off to a great start. Really, what more could you want if you are trying to make a name for yourself? In one day he has become a phenomenon through his preaching and especially through his miracle healings and exorcisms. He has a nice centralized ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed