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  • Mark Eberly avatar

    Who Let The Dogs Out? Series

    Contributed by Mark Eberly on Sep 24, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 8,486 views

    Dogs and hogs. Is Jesus showing some signs of ADHD? A difficult passage like this needs the context to help us understand it.

    Our passage today is a tough one. Probably one of the toughest ones in the Sermon. Jesus has just finished a little ditty about not judging people especially judging them religiously that includes are rather harsh judgment about hypocrites. Then he starts spouting off about hogs and dogs. What does ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Mary Was A Vessel

    Contributed by Bobby Bulger on Sep 27, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,236 views

    A Christmas time message, and a look at the Mother of Christ.

    Matthew 1:18-25 (18) Now the birth of Jesus Christ was on this wise: When as his mother Mary was espoused to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Ghost. (19) Then Joseph her husband, being a just man, and not willing to make her a publick example, was minded to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Five Second Rule

    Contributed by J. Curtis Goforth, O.s.l. on Oct 3, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,166 views

    Sermon on the rich man and Lazarus that addresses the parable from the perspective of the hungry in our world. It reminds us that our faith is not just something between us and Jesus, but also something between us and Lazarus.

    “The Five Second Rule” Sermon on Luke 16:19-31 Pentecost +18-C September 30, 2007 Rev. J. Curtis Goforth, O.S.L. “There was a rich man who was dressed in purple and fine linen and who feasted sumptuously every day. And at his gate lay a poor man named Lazarus, covered with sores, who longed to ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Can We Take Christmas

    Contributed by Keith Broyles on Oct 4, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,918 views

    For many of those that are among us, however, each Christmas becomes more and more difficult to endure. It is a joyous time, but there is also more loneliness, depression, heartache, and disappointment at this time than any other of the year. Can we en

    I read a story this past week about a woman who, in early December had stopped at a grocery store to pick up a few things on her lunch break. One of them was a cinnamon-scented air freshener. She had smelled a candle with the same scent in the store but wanted to know exactly what the air ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    In The Meantime

    Contributed by Kl Burrus on Oct 4, 2007
    based on 34 ratings
     | 16,973 views

    What is the believer’s response when God is transitioning us from one area to another?

    Acts 1:12-14 / In The Meantime 12Then returned they unto Jerusalem from the mount called Olivet, which is from Jerusalem a sabbath day’s journey. 13And when they were come in, they went up into an upper room, where abode both Peter, and James, and John, and Andrew, Philip, and Thomas, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Blessed Are The Meek Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Oct 4, 2007
     | 4,515 views

    The meek are not weak. They trust in God’s sovereign rule over all things, submitting in His way and time. Their strength is Spirit-controlled, so that God’s will be done and His glory be manifested.

    The purpose of the Sermon on the Mount is to inform God’s disciples of the qualities they are to possess and display to a watching world. So far we’ve come to see that a blessed Christian is someone who is: “Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” • We know we have ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Dead Man Talking

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Apr 12, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,221 views

    An Easter message focusing on what Jesus said and did after he rose from the dead.

    Dakota Community Church April 12, 2009 Dead Man Talking John 20:1-18 Early on the first day of the week, while it was still dark, Mary Magdalene went to the tomb and saw that the stone had been removed from the entrance. So she came running to Simon Peter and the other disciple, the one Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Father, Forgive Them

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Apr 13, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,003 views

    Jesus’ first cry on the cross ushered in His ministry of intercession for the world. He has not ceased to intercede for us. Man’s greatest need is the forgiveness of our sin.

    Jesus prayed, "Father, forgive them..." (Luke 23:34). This was the first recorded cry of Jesus on the cross. • It sums up the reason He was there. It encapsulates the meaning of the cross. • He was asking God to give men what they needed most – forgiveness of their sin. • Jesus is going to pay ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Experiencing The Resurrection Of Christ

    Contributed by Christopher Nerreau on Apr 18, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 10,750 views

    Today I am going to outline the three principles from our passage that if followed will lead us to experience the resurrection of Christ: 1. PURSUE CHRIST ALONE (16: 1-2) 2. PROCEED BEYOND THE OBSTICLES (16: 3-4) 3. PROVIDE THE RESURRECTION MESSAG

    “EXPERIENCING THE RESURRECTION OF CHRIST” “Resurrection Sunday” Mk. 16: 1-8, 10-11 Fr. Christopher M. Nerreau Introduction: • Discuss the pain of almost losing my son at birth. Discuss how difficult it was to have my hopes and dreams taken away and then discuss how wonderful it was the day I took ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    Better A Millstone I

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Apr 26, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,878 views

    Things that cause people to sin are bound to come, but woe to that person through whom they come.

    Dakota Community Church April 26, 2009 Better a Millstone Luke 17:1-10 Jesus said to his disciples: "Things that cause people to sin are bound to come, but woe to that person through whom they come. It would be better for him to be thrown into the sea with a millstone tied around his neck than ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    On The Road

    Contributed by John Rollyson on May 1, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,714 views

    2009 Easter Sermon

    Luke 24:13-35 I. The Meeting 13-16 1. The Setting (13-14) Two of Jesus’ disciples were walking toward a small village called Emmaus. They had witnessed everything that had happened to Jesus and were now going back home, discouraged. Verse 13 tells us that this is happening “that same day”, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Cherish Your Spiritual Heritage

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Aug 29, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,555 views

    Cherish Your Spiritual Heritage 1) It’s only yours through faith 2) It’s only yours by grace

    When I worked on a thoroughbred ranch in northern Japan, I knew which horses I needed to take extra care of simply by looking at the placards that hung above each of the horse’s stalls. These placards recorded equine bloodlines. Mr. Wimpy might not sound like a promising racer but if he was ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Superiority Of God's Promise

    Contributed by Martin Wiles on Sep 1, 2010
     | 5,129 views

    God's promise of salvation through faith far exceeds any promise the Old Testament law could give.

    THE SUPERIORITY OF GOD'S PROMISE GALATIANS 3:15-22 INTRODUCTION We have many laws in our country. Laws are important for any given society. On the early mining frontier, many towns sprang up around strike areas. These were often terrible places to visit or live. For a long time, there were no ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Foundations For A Great Church

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Sep 2, 2010
    based on 8 ratings
     | 6,975 views

    There are four major foundations that need laid to build a great church: prayer, power, proclaimation and passion.

    Foundations to Build a Great Church Acts 4:31-35 August 29, 2010 Morning Message Introduction On December 2001, the “Leaning Tower of Pisa” was finally reopened to the public, after having been closed for almost a dozen years. During that time, engineers completed a 25 million dollar ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Understanding The Sabbath

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Sep 2, 2010
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,307 views

    Understanding the role of the Sabbath and how it impacts the Christian Church

    Understanding the Sabbath Genesis 2:1-3, Mark 2:23-28, Hebrews 4:9-11 July 11, 2010 Morning Service Introduction According to a Greek legend, in ancient Athens a man noticed the great storyteller Aesop playing childish games with some little boys. He laughed and jeered at Aesop, asking him why he ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God