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  • John Gaines avatar

    Boasts And Excuses Series

    Contributed by John Gaines on Jan 30, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,989 views

    Discipleship involves serious commitment; boasts and excuses won’t get the job done.

    BOASTS AND EXCUSES INTRODUCTION 1. Matthew 8:19-22 (NKJV) Then a certain scribe came and said to Him, "Teacher, I will follow You wherever You go." 20 And Jesus said to him, "Foxes have holes and birds of the air have nests, but the Son of Man has nowhere to lay His head." 21 Then another of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    More Tolerable Than Sodom Or Gomorrah Series

    Contributed by John Gaines on Jan 31, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 8,809 views

    Jesus sends the Twelve on the Limited Commission to Israel and teaches us valuable lessons about our accountability.

    MORE TOLERABLE FOR SODOM AND GOMORRAH 1. Matthew 10:1-15 (NKJV) And when He had called His twelve disciples to Him, He gave them power over unclean spirits, to cast them out, and to heal all kinds of sickness and all kinds of disease. 2 Now the names of the twelve apostles are these: first, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Real Lord Of The Dance Series

    Contributed by Cesar Verdeflor on Feb 9, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,962 views

    Life is like a dance. The moment you were conceived and as you were growing in your mother’s womb you move your limbs, rhythmically in synchronicity with the other parts of your body—you were dancing.

    Life is like a dance. In a dance, we have to learn the basic steps before being considered a good dancer. Learning to dance does not happen overnight. We learn it step by step. So is life. The moment we came out of our mother’s womb we learn to dance. We start learning the basics of life. We start ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Worshiping God In Song Series

    Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Aug 12, 2004
    based on 31 ratings
     | 5,426 views

    Looking at the history and scripture concerning music in worship.

    Worshiping God in Song Ephesians 5:19 Speak to one another with psalms, hymns and spiritual songs. Sing and make music in your heart to the Lord. (Ephesians 5:19) So what shall I do? I will pray with my spirit, but I will also pray with my mind; I will sing with my spirit, but I will also ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Christmas: A Story Of Adoption Series

    Contributed by Mark Magee on Aug 17, 2004
    based on 15 ratings
     | 6,380 views

    You may never have thought about it like this, but Christmas is a story of Adoption!

    *. I understand that tonight, on the Hallmark Station, they are beginning a new Sunday night television series called, “Adoption. They will share all kinds of heart warming stories about adoption. *. I wish I could help them with the first story. I’ve got the perfect adoption story ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Pity Party - Prodigal Son / Brother

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Aug 28, 2004
    based on 81 ratings
     | 12,126 views

    It’s a sad tune because the only instrument in the band is your own drum which you are beating on incessantly - Very "Phunny" opening poem, then the CURSE, CAUSE, AND CURE of Self Pity. Link inc. to formatted text, audio/video, PowerPoint.

    Pity Party Luke 15:25-32 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/PityParty.html It’s a sad tune because the only instrument in the band is your own drum which you are beating on incessantly. It’s not fun to listen to and no one taps their foot. But you are certain it makes you feel better to beat it out ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Waiting For The Clouds To Clear

    Contributed by Christopher Raiford on Sep 2, 2004
    based on 28 ratings
     | 3,330 views

    Ascension Sermon

    Acts 1:1-11 In my former book, Theophilus, I wrote about all that Jesus began to do and teach until the day he was taken up to heaven, after giving instructions through the Holy Spirit to the apostles he had chosen. After his suffering, he showed himself to these men and gave many convincing ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Potter's House

    Contributed by Ken Harris on Sep 5, 2004
    based on 35 ratings
     | 16,288 views

    The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to affirm to others that - FIGURATIVELY SPEAKING - God is the Portter and we are the Marred Clay; and He doesn’t GIVE-UP ON US.

    “The Potter’s House” Jeremiah 18:1-6 U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris CP Walker, Taegu, South Korea BIG IDEA: GOD DOESN’T GIVE-UP ON US. REFERENCES: John 3:1-7; Jeremiah 18:1-11; Psalm 139:1-6,13-18; Deut. 30:15-20; 2 Cor. 4:7 (... earthen vessels in the KJV or Jars of Clay in the NIV); ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    What Makes For Jaw-Dropping Faith?

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Jun 11, 2007
    based on 15 ratings
     | 6,896 views

    What Makes for Jaw-dropping Faith? 1) A God-given view of self; 2) A God-given view of Christ

    It’s usually on Saturday afternoons. You know the infomercial. It’s the one that promises to give you a jaw-dropping physique for only 48 monthly payments of $9.95. It’s hard not to pick up the phone and order that rowing machine, the stair-stepper, or whatever it is they’re selling that week ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Divine Fire

    Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jun 13, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,254 views

    It is clear from our Jewish roots and the early church that Pentecost is about a new spiritual experience. It is about a promise and it is about how we are changed when we receive this promise of the Holy Spirit. It is also about a harvest.

    The Divine Fire We look back today at the first evidence of the presence and power of the Holy Spirit in the early days of the Christian Church. This movement by the Holy Spirit is a promise fulfilled by Jesus and a promise fulfilled by prophecy as St. Peter tells us from Joel Chapter 2 . Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Grateful For Grace

    Contributed by Donnie Martin on Jun 19, 2007
    based on 20 ratings
     | 12,951 views

    God’s grace is the source of all our spiritual blessings in Christ Jesus. By grace He has saved us, secured us, and sustained us.

    GRATEFUL FOR GRACE Text: John 1: 17; I Cor.1: 4; I Cor.15: 10 Intro: I don’t know how often most of you have thought about the importance of God’s grace in your life. But lately, God is bringing me to the realization that God’s grace is the foundation stone upon which His plan for the ages ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rick Lancaster avatar

    Paul's Introduction Series

    Contributed by Rick Lancaster on Jun 22, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,329 views

    Paul’s introduction to the book of Romans is a beautiful beginning to this amazing epistle depicting god’s grace and righteousness.

    Paul’s Introduction Romans 1:1-7 Greeting • Say hello to someone • Today start new study through Romans o Believed by many to be the greatest book of the Bible o Has had profound impact on many  Augustine – 3rd Century  Martin Luther – 1500s - Protestant Reformation  John ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Death Of Jesus

    Contributed by Robert Bravo on Jul 10, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,017 views

    It focuses on the brutal events that led up to his crucifixion. Because without His death we wouldn’t have a resurrection. And without the resurrection we wouldn’t have new life

    The death Jesus died Intro: Today is Palm Sunday. It’s the Sunday before Jesus death and resurrection. It’s the day we call the triumphant entry into Jerusalem as the promised messiah. It was the day they publicly proclaimed Him as messiah. It was the day he publicly admitted he was messiah. In ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    I Sing Because

    Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Jul 13, 2007
    based on 38 ratings
     | 13,793 views

    The Bible is filled with instances of singing. It was an vital part of the worship of Israel, and now is an essential part of the worship of the church.

    Psalm 96:1; 98:1; 149:1 I SING BECAUSE Singing is as universal as any activity individuals participate in. A seminary student was leading the music for a small church. His first Sunday "jitters" became apparent after the choir completed a beautiful special number. Relieved, he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Offering And Sacrifice Series

    Contributed by Gregory Neill on Jan 31, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,076 views

    Lesson 3 on holiness as seen in Leviticus, examining the Hebrew sacrifices.

    Offerings and Sacrifice I. Introduction A. One of the most neglected books in the Bible is Leviticus. 1. Many do not study the book because they feel it was written only to the Levitical priesthood. a) As Christians, we are the priesthood of God – 1 Peter 2:9 b) Therefore Leviticus can help us ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ