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  • Byron Sherman avatar

    Disabling Jesus-2

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 29, 2013
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    2 of 3. The congregation at Nazareth would not believe Jesus’ ability to fulfill Scripture’s mandate for the Messiah. Religiosity thinks it absurd that Jesus can save, &/or is Messiah. But what results from such a stance? Disabling Jesus produces...

    DISABLING/Dismantling JESUS-II—Luke 4:22-30 The congregation at Nazareth(hometown synagogue) would not believe Jesus’ ability to fulfill Scripture’s mandate for the Messiah. Religiosity thinks it implausible/absurd to believe that Jesus can save. Religiosity thinks it implausible/absurd to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Mercy For The Outsider

    Contributed by Jaco Bester on Feb 13, 2013
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    A reflection on the non-discriminatory mercy of God

    GOD’S MERCY FOR THE ‘OUTSIDER’... ISAIAH 56:1-8; MATTHEW 15:21-28; ROMANS 11:25-36 Introduction: The story is told of two university students who got into a bit of a debate about the existence of God... The one student was a fervent atheist and eventually blurted out in ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Cross Through The Eyes Of Peter

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Feb 17, 2013
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    This is a dramatized sermon that focuses on the Apostle Peter in his early days with Jesus.

    Note: This was as the beginning of a sermon series called "The Cross Through Many Eyes". It is a combination of Scripture and drama, written for one key actor, and two readers, who alternate reading the Scripture vignettes. The Scriptures are a combination of NIV and The Message paraphrase by ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Philemon

    Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Mar 12, 2013
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    A sermon on the complete book of Philemon.

    Today, as we look at the Book of Philemon, we are going to see forgiveness in action. So if you have your bibles with you today, open up to the Book of Philemon. Now I suspect that Philemon may be a difficult book for you to find. Unlike the Book of Eli it IS actually a book in the Bible, it is ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Happy New Year Series

    Contributed by Ken Henson on Aug 28, 2012
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    People in the world think you are going to be happy if you pursue what you like - your dreams and desires, but Jesus tells us in the Beatitudes what makes us truly happy - O how blessed are...the poor in spirt, those who mourn, the meek... - you see the c

    My message this morning is titled “Happy New Year.” Part of the reason for that is because we are going to take a look at the Beatitudes. In the Beatitudes, Jesus said, “O how blessed are the …” and the word there “blessed” is makarios, which means, ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Changing God's Mind Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Sep 5, 2012
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    When you haven't got a prayer, remind God that His interests are at stake: ask God to remember His people; ask God to remember His purpose; and ask God to remember His promise.

    There was once a small town which had no liquor stores. Eventually, though, someone built a nightclub right on the main street through town. This so upset the members in one of the churches that they conducted several all-night prayer meetings. They asked the Lord to “burn down that den of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Show Yourself A Man Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jun 11, 2014
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    Show yourself a man by being a man of the Word and a man of wisdom.

    Three days after terrorists crashed hijacked planes into the World Trade Center and the Pentagon, President George W. Bush designated Friday, September 14, 2001, as a national day of prayer and remembrance. In Washington DC, the National Cathedral was filled to capacity. Political leaders, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Who Is The Christ Of Christmas?

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Dec 23, 2012
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    Matthew gives us important facts concerning the Christ of CHRIST-mas: How He came (by a miraculous, virgin birth); who he was (both fully God and man, and thus a suitable substitute to die for our sins); why He came (to save us from our sins).

    Who Is the Christ of Christmas? Chuck Sligh December 18, 2011 A PowerPoint presentation for this message is available by emailing me at chucksligh@hotmail.com. TEXT: Please turn in your Bibles to Matthew 1. INTRODUCTION Christmas is a wonderful time of year… • It’s a time ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Manna Again?! Yuk!" Series

    Contributed by John Tung on Jun 15, 2007
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    Like the Israelites in the wilderness, we complain too easily. Learn what a complaint to God is, and be surprised at what happens when we complain to God.

    “MANNA AGAIN?! YUK!” Numbers 11:4-9, 31-34 John Tung, 6-3-07 I. Introduction Long, long time ago, a nation had a king. This king was greater than any king in the whole world. He was strong, protective, wise and provided for this people. The only problem was that this king was invisible. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Ugly Praise

    Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Jan 17, 2012
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    Sometimes life puts you in hard places, and you hurt and you cry: but never forget that God is worthy of your praise (Even if all you have is an Ugly Praise) give it to God, and watch what he does.

    Gen 37:18-19 Jer 38:12 When we read the story of Joseph there are some things that cannot be denied, because the scripture makes it clear that: *Joseph was chosen by God * Joseph was anointed by God *Joseph had a destiny given by God * Joseph was favored by God * Joseph was ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Gregory Norton avatar

    Calling On The Name Of The Lord Without Legalism Series

    Contributed by Gregory Norton on Dec 1, 2011
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    ‘We believe that salvation is for everyone who calls on the name of the Lord.’

    Introduction: Earlier, I preached a sermon on calling on the name of the Lord for conversion without the ‘means’ of water baptism. Then, I preached another sermon on calling on the name of the Lord without a specific required sign of evidence for salvation. Much earlier in ministry, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Antichrist Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Dec 2, 2011
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    A study of the book of Daniel chapter 7 verse 8

    Daniel 7:8 The Antichrist 7 “After this I saw in the night visions, and behold, a fourth beast, dreadful and terrible, exceedingly strong. It had huge iron teeth; it was devouring, breaking in pieces, and trampling the residue with its feet. It was different from all the beasts that were ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Bear The Cross To Wear The Crown

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Jan 1, 2012
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    Matthew 16

    BEAR THE CROSS TO WEAR THE CROWN (MATTHEW 16:21-28) Being a disciple of Christ is quite costly in many parts of Asia and Africa even though it is quite a tame or mild affair in the Western world. In Iran, 32-years old pastor Youcef Nadarkhani, leader of a network of Iranian house churches, was ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    God's Judgment Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jan 23, 2009
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    In this sermon we notice that God sends judgment on some, and that is not inconsistent with his justice.

    Scripture Today I would like to study what is arguably one of the most difficult doctrines in the entire Bible: the doctrine of reprobation. The previous two weeks we studied the positive side of predestination, which is election. Of course, many people struggle with the doctrine of election. ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Believers And Baptism Series

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Apr 17, 2011
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     | 10,933 views

    A clear explanation of Bible baptism: It is INSUFFICIENT (to save); ILLUSTRATIVE (of Christ’s death, burial & resurrection); IDENTIFICATION (with Christ and the core Gospel truths); INTENTIONAL (not for babies); IMITATION (of Christ); & IMPORTANT.

    Believers and Baptism Chuck Sligh August 22, 2010 TEXT: Matthew 3:13-17 – “Then cometh Jesus from Galilee to Jordan unto John, to be baptized of him. 14 But John forbad him, saying, I have need to be baptized of thee, and comest thou to me? 15 And Jesus answering said unto him, Suffer it to be so ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist