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  • Charles Scott avatar

    Stumbling Over Jesus

    Contributed by Charles Scott on Feb 25, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,102 views

    The people of Jesus’ day, like people of our own time, often stumble because of Jesus’ claims and his call to discipleship.

    Stumbling Over Jesus Matthew 11__2-10 Advent3 Sun, Dec 16, 2007 Third Sunday in Advent Now when John in prison heard of the works of Christ, he sent word by his disciples, and said to Him, "Are You the Expected One, or shall we look for someone else?" And Jesus answered and said to them, "Go ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Motherhood: Rizpah

    Contributed by Daniel Owens on Jan 8, 2008
    based on 11 ratings
     | 17,896 views

    Sometimes we equate motherhood with simple devotion. But the Bible tells us it’s more.

    II Samuel 21:10-11 One person wrote it this way; "A godly mother will point her children to God by the force of their example as much as by the power of their words." -- Croft M. Penze The situation in the American home is acute, no doubt about that Did you realize that only 7% of the people ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Changed Heart Series

    Contributed by Todd Pugh on Jan 14, 2008
     | 6,150 views

    The Thief crucified beside Jesus was forever changed with his face to face encounter with the Saviour.

    A Changed Heart Series: “face to Face” Sunday sermon / July 15th Intro: the man we are looking into today isn’t even named in Scripture. He came face to Face with Jesus in the most horrible way. They were crucified together. And actually there were three men crucified that day. The Old ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Good News Bad News

    Contributed by Matthew Sickling on Feb 4, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,437 views

    This sermon deals with giving the tithe to the Lord.

    Title: Good News, Bad News Text: Malachi 3:8-10, Date: 1/06/08 Location: Sulphur Spring Baptist Church Introduction: Well, I’ve got some good news and some bad news for you this morning. The bad news is that we still don’t have heat over in the fellowship Hall so we won’t be able to have ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sacrifice In Preparation For The Sacrifice

    Contributed by Timothy Darling on Feb 9, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 12,158 views

    What is the true meaning of sacrifice?

    Sacrifice in preparation for the sacrifice Leviticus 2 One of the things that makes Leviticus hard to read is the incredible detail written into rituals that are to us now obscure at best and cryptic at worse. We may understand some of what went on at a Tabernacle sacrifice with great patience ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    The Fiery Furnace

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Aug 25, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 26,858 views

    Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego fought fire with faith.

    THE FIERY FURNACE (Daniel 3:1-30-fighting fire with faith) INTRODUCTION: Testing-we seldom enjoy it. We don’t like having to endure the challenges that test our knowledge, patience or faith. But, the only way we will find out the value of something is if it’s been tested. Consumer Reports has been ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    God Grace To His Obstinate Children Series

    Contributed by Jeff Voorhees on Sep 7, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,744 views

    Isaiah tells the people of Judah that he will be there for them--his obstinate children--even though they rebel against him now.

    Isaiah 30 The Promises of God—Grace to Obstinate Children Beloved, For those of you who have had children, did you ever have a particularly obstinate child? All of us have strong willed children. In fact, there are far more strong willed children than compliant children. The scariest part of our ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    David's Confession Series

    Contributed by Keith Andrews on Sep 22, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,267 views

    We are going to look at the Israelite king, David, after he sins against God and man. We are specifically going to look at how he confesses his sin to God.

    David’s Confession Sermon by CH(CPT) Keith J. Andrews All Scripture marked The Holy Bible : English standard version. 2001. Wheaton: Standard Bible Society. Earlier this month, as I listened to the news—where most people receive their news—in the DFAC, there was a story about the confession of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Model For Unity

    Contributed by Duane Smith on Sep 29, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,397 views

    This message is intended to stress the need for unity and provide instruction on how we can gain and keep it: in the church and family.

    MODEL FOR UNITY Acts 11:1-18 INTRODUCTION: A. How many of you have ever built a model? 1. There are all kinds: a. Cars & Trucks b. Military vehicles & Trains c. Planes & boats 2. At present I am working on a ship, the HMS Bounty. a. There are many reasons a ship can become ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    We're Expecting

    Contributed by Aaron Kilbourn on Jul 1, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,407 views

    We are patiently waiting for and expecting the day for when our pain and suffering is taken away and we truly become one of God’s children.

    Romans 8:18 – 25 reads, “For I consider the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us. For the earnest expectation of the creation eagerly waits for the revealing of the sons of God. For the creation was subjected to futility, not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Being Smart About God's Will Series

    Contributed by Timothy Darling on Jul 9, 2008
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,726 views

    Knowledge of the Gospel, love for others and prayer are the keys to coming to know God’s will for our lives -- then we must act on it in order to please Him.

    Being Smart about God’s Will Love and wisdom; God and you Colossians 1:9-12 The Colossians had experienced hope. The Gospel delivered to them had presented them with the promise of the kingdom and that promise had given them hope, which in turn gave rise to active faith and love. This faith and ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    War Of The World Series

    Contributed by Brian Harvison on Aug 1, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,246 views

    Even though it is more effective, wisdom is not always heard And wise people often go unheeded

    War of the World Ecclesiastes 9:13-18 Read Ecc. 9:13-18 Psalm 111:10 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom What does it mean to have wisdom? How does wisdom differ from knowledge? The fear of the Lord is the first step towards wisdom Let’s quickly look at how wisdom is mentioned ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Greg Carr avatar

    What Do You Desire This Christmas?

    Contributed by Greg Carr on Dec 19, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,276 views

    There is no better place to understand what our desire should be during this time of the year and every time of the year than in the Word of God.

    Pray. Father, open our eyes to the truth of who You are. Help us today to understand what our true desire must be. Open my eyes so that we may see Your Word. Open our ears to hear, our minds to understand, and open our hearts so that we may receive Your Word today. Amen. One word that is often ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Dean Meadows avatar

    New Year, New You!

    Contributed by Dean Meadows on Dec 27, 2007
    based on 46 ratings
     | 46,402 views

    This is a sermon that deals with the newness that you recieve in a relationship with Jesus Christ.

    New Year, New You! Revelation 21:5 Then He who sat on the throne said, "Behold, I make all things new." And He said to me, "Write, for these words are true and faithful." This is the time of the year for newness. Lot’s of people wearing the new cloth’s they received as Christmas gifts. Maybe some ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Listening And Reacting

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 5, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,606 views

    Blind Bartimaeus healed. How to be healed

    Title: Listening and Reacting Theme: Text: Mark 10:46-47 Now they came to Jericho. As He went out of Jericho with His disciples and a great multitude, blind Bartimaeus, the son of Timaeus, sat by the road begging. 47 And when he heard that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he began to cry out and say, ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God