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  • Derrick Tuper avatar

    Broken (Part Two)

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Apr 22, 2019
     | 5,695 views

    Last week we looked at some events leading up to the crucifixion that had to do with brokenness. We looked at the broken seal on the jar of perfume, the broken protocol in Jesus' arrest and trial, and the broken hearts. What else was broken?

    BROKEN (part two) Recap: Last week in pt. 1 I talked about some events leading up to the crucifixion that had to do with brokenness. First, we looked at Mary breaking the seal on her jar of expensive perfume so she could anoint Jesus. She was willing to let go of something very valuable to honor ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Grace Is Greater Than The Law!

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Oct 16, 2016
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    Grace Is Greater Than The Law – Hebrews chapter 12 verses 18-29 – sermon by Gordon Curley. PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

    SERMON OUTLINE: • (1). Mount Sinai: the mountain of fear (vs 18-21). • (2). Mount Zion: the mountain of faith (vs 22-24). SERMON BODY: Ill: • If there is one word in the English language that is sure to cause a debate when spoken, • It is the word is ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    The Ultimate Baptism

    Contributed by Juan Lane on Jan 11, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,188 views

    The most prominent baptism ever

    The Ultimate Baptism Scripture Reference: Matthew 14:28-31 (KJV) 28 And Peter answered him and said, Lord, if it be thou, bid me come unto thee on the water. 29 And he said, Come. And when Peter was come down out of the ship, he walked on the water, to go to Jesus. 30 But when he saw the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Tabernacle Imagery Builds Psychological Model For Christian Counseling # 2 Series

    Contributed by Harold Jenkerson on Mar 12, 2009
     | 4,042 views

    The Book of Hebrews reveals three patterns from the tabernacle which can be used in counseling.

    I. Relationship with God has changed because of Christ. One indication in Hebrews that the tabernacle can be used as a model for developing a biblical psychology for counseling is seen in the author’s presentation of the changes in the old covenant. These changes resulted in a new ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Byron Sherman avatar

    Finding The King[2015]-1 Series

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Dec 22, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,143 views

    1 of 5. Magi traveled from the east to pay homage to the newborn King of Israel. The King of Israel is worthy of your careful searching. Those who find the King, perceive His....

    FINDING The KING-I—Matthew 2:1-12 Attention: Read from ‘Coastal Connection’—the holiday calendar selection regarding local town’s 'Christmas' festivities. Not much to bring the true message of Christ’s birth to others! Mostly about cooler weather & Santa & ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Scott Chambers avatar

    Predestination?? Series

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on Oct 1, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,373 views

    This is the tenth message in a series over Romans 6-11. The series examines how we now live under God's grace. This message examines the doctrine of predestination.

    Introduction: There are certain topics known as “hot button topics.” These can be defined as a controversial subject or issue that is likely to arouse strong emotions. In the church the subject of predestination can be classified as one of these. In fact, predestination has prompted ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Israel Defended Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 4, 2019
     | 3,967 views

    Paul expressed his grief over the fact that most of the Jews were alienated from God. He wished himself “accursed” (Gk. anathema) and that he would be destroyed in place of his countrymen.

    (30) Israel Defended Romans 9:1–5 1 I tell the truth in Christ, I am not lying, my conscience also bearing me witness in the Holy Spirit, 2 that I have great sorrow and continual grief in my heart. 3 For I could wish that I myself were accursed from Christ for my brethren, my ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Live Through A Crisis

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Feb 23, 2005
    based on 71 ratings
     | 16,272 views

    During one of the most difficult times in the life of David gives us an excellent model for how we can live through a crisis

    How to Live through a Crisis 2 Samuel 15:13-37 January 30, 2005 Morning Service Introduction Horatio G. Spafford, a successful Chicago lawyer, lost most of his wealth in the financial crisis of 1873. He sent his wife and four daughters on a trip to France, but on their way, their ship was struck ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Plastic Bubbles Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Aug 30, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,223 views

    Isolated. Convinced but confined. What if we busted our bubble and shared hope, faith and the source of it all . . . Jesus? It is time to be Bubble Busters!

    Bubble Busters Pt. 1 - Plastic Bubbles I. Introduction It grabbed my attention. I was riveted to the screen. I don't remember many dramatic tv shows from my youth but this one I remember vividly. I saw this in 1976 when I was 8 and I can't forget it. The plot was a young man, played by ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Signs Of The End (Part 1)

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Oct 8, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,567 views

    Just days prior to the crucifixion, Jesus spoke to His disciples regarding the events surrounding the end times. While we cannot predict the day, nor the hour, we can see the stage being set for His return!

    Signs of the End (Part 1) Matthew 24: 3-14 Today I want to begin a study on what is known as the Olivet Discourse. Jesus spoke these words in His last days prior to the crucifixion in response to the disciples’ questions regarding His return and the end of the age. These verses have been ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Christopher Holdsworth avatar

    A Prayer Of Praise.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 13, 2021
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,001 views

    O LORD, our Lord, how excellent is thy name in all the earth.

    A PRAYER OF PRAISE. Psalm 8:1-9. This is the only praise Psalm which is addressed entirely to the LORD. No call to worship like Psalm 95:1, ‘O come let us sing unto the LORD’. No asides to the congregation like Psalm 107:2, ‘Let the redeemed of the LORD say so’. Psalm 8:1. The vocative ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Sin Accomodating Churches-6 Series

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Oct 19, 2016
     | 3,336 views

    6 of 7. Paul admonished the Corinthian church because they had allowed/accommodated heinous sin in their midst. The church must not tolerate/accommodate sin in their midst. But How are they to act against such? Sin Accommodating Churches skirt...

    SIN ACCOMODATING CHURCHES-VI—1Cor. 5:1-13 Attention: Everglades City, FL is located in Collier County on the Gulf of Mexico in the ten-thousand-island region of southwestern peninsular Florida. The town was known as a way-point for the illegal drug trade, given its isolation & proximity to Cuba, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Is The Lord's Supper? Series

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Aug 9, 2001
    based on 48 ratings
     | 6,011 views

    what the Lord’s Supper consists of

    Sermon Series on the Lord’s Supper Topic 1: What is the Lord’s Supper? August 5, 2001 There is a popular movie from the 1980’s - called “the gods must be crazy.” In this movie, a plane is shown at the beginning flying over a country of uncivilized people. While this plane is flying, a man ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Watch Out For The Shortcuts! Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Apr 4, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 8,277 views

    47th in a series from Ephesians. Shortcuts in our walk with God rob us of the joy of the journey.

    We seem to always be in such a hurry that as a culture, we have fallen in love with shortcuts. My earliest recollection of taking shortcuts goes back to when we used to walk to school each morning. You know – 5 miles, uphill each way, through the snow – in Tucson! Actually it was more like half a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Thomas H avatar

    God's Gift Of Service Series

    Contributed by Thomas H on Oct 4, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,545 views

    How do you view serving God? As a chore? As an inconvenience? Paul, who was in jail because he served God, viewed serving God as a gift, a privilege that God had given him!

    Ephesians 3:7-13 How was your week? Did you have a good week? Or a bad one be honest. Whos had a bad week? Whos had bad things happen this week? This month? Year? Ever? Life can be tough it is not always not easy. We can struggle with all sorts of things. We can have money ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist