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    The Triumphal Entry: A Simple Understanding SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 8, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,376 views

    A simplified exploration of Jesus' entry into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday

    Jesus' entrance into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday was a significant event that had been planned for a long time. It was not just a spontaneous act, but rather a carefully orchestrated series of events that had been foretold by prophets throughout history. The prophecies spoke of a Savior who would come ...read more

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    Donkey Soup

    Contributed by James May on Apr 18, 2004
    based on 36 ratings
     | 22,545 views

    Just like King Jehoram and Israel, we often settle for "donkey soup" provided by the devil instead of getting ready for the Marriage Supper of the Lamb.

    DONKEY SOUP 2 Kings 6:24-33, "And it came to pass after this, that Benhadad king of Syria gathered all his host, and went up, and besieged Samaria. And there was a great famine in Samaria: and, behold, they besieged it, until an ass’s head was sold for fourscore pieces of silver, and the fourth ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Life Is Like A Box Of Chocolates Series

    Contributed by Tim Richards on Sep 3, 2005
    based on 17 ratings
     | 18,145 views

    The 3rd sermon in a series on gaining an eternal perspective on life.

    Introduction: 1. A few years ago one of the biggest movies of the year was "Forest Gump." Actor Tom Hanks played the role of a handicapped man whose mother believed in him to the extent that he was willing to try anything. He would often quote one of his mother’s favorite lines. "My mother says ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Easter '09: Thirst

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 12, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,670 views

    You won’t be satisfied until the Savior washes your sins away.

    Easter ’09: Thirst John 4:10 Rev. Brian Bill 4/12/09 Note: The general idea for this message is from Pastor Bill Hybels and is used with permission. I want to begin this morning with some questions. * How long can an average human being go without food? Thirty days. If any of you think you’re ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Patience That Triumphs

    Contributed by Gerald Steffy on Sep 2, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,071 views

    A patience that triumphs is a faith that patiently endures the trials of life even when it is very difficult.

    A PATIENCE THAT TRIUMPHS--James 5:7-12 Proposition: A patience that triumphs is a faith that patiently endures the trials of life even when it is very difficult. Objective: My purpose is to challenge God’s people to realize and trust God even when it seems impossible to do so as God will help ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Prayer Keys - Persistence Series

    Contributed by Mark Stepherson on Oct 27, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,997 views

    Please forgive me for stating the obvious, but persistent prayer is hard work. It drains us. It is hard, but it is eventually worth the effort.

    Prayer Keys - Persistence “Then Jesus told his disciples a parable to show them that they should always pray and not give up.” Luke 18:1 Have you seen that cartoon with the pelican having a frog for dinner? His dinner is not agreeing with him. In fact, his dinner is violently ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Do You Want A New Heart?

    Contributed by John Lowe on Sep 2, 2015
     | 12,792 views

    Fallen man, created by God, pure and holy, has willfully and wickedly rebelled against God, and lost his first estate, but he is to be the subject of a new creation through the power of God's Holy Spirit.

    8-4-05 How's Your Heart "A new heart also will I give you, and a new spirit will I put within you, and I will take away the stony heart out of your flesh, and I will give you an heart of flesh."—Ezekiel 36:26. I want to begin by revealing a wonder of God’s love. When God makes one of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Waiting For Godot

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Dec 22, 2001
    based on 261 ratings
     | 87,097 views

    How do we wait for God? 1. We wait patiently. 2. We wait expectantly. 3. We wait faithfully.

    Samuel Beckett’s play, entitled Waiting for Godot, is a satire on the human condition. As Beckett sees it, humanity is waiting for Godot, or God, to come and save them, but he never shows up. Their waiting is in vain, for although they have been repeatedly told that God is coming, he never has, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Asking The Tough Questions

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Aug 5, 2003
    based on 48 ratings
     | 9,493 views

    A message inviting people to go ahead and be honest in their questions to God.

    Asking the Tough Questions Psalm 13 August 3, 2003 Introduction I’m going to go out on a limb this morning and assume that all of us have had questions for God that we have been afraid to really ask God. We’re afraid that if we really voice our questions and even complaints, God will strike us ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Keeping The Stones Quiet

    Contributed by J Bernard Taylor on Mar 31, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 18,412 views

    Jesus said if we didn’t praise him, the stones would cry out. How can we keep the stones quiet? According to our text there are ways to keep the stones quiet.

    KEEPING THE STONES QUIET How many Palm Sunday sermons have you heard in your lifetime? If you are a Senior Citizen like I am you may have heard 50, 60, or 70 or more Palm Sunday sermons. A few years ago the people who are in charge of liturgical concerns in the church combined Palm Sunday ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Honorable Hero Helps Heroine Series

    Contributed by Mack Armstrong on Dec 9, 2007
     | 2,585 views

    After the marraige, Joseph and Mary had to travel ninety miles to pay a Roman tax. Once in Bethlehem, Baby Jesus was born and changed the lives of His earthly parents and all of the world forever.

    LUKE 2:1-7 HONORABLE HERO HELPS HEROINE I. HERITAGE: A. Home. B. Honor. C. Hardiness. II. HAPPENSTANCES: A. Hostel. B. Helper. C. Happiness. III. HOSPITALITY: A. Heir. B. Harbingers. C. Honed. If we combine the stories concerning Joseph here in Luke’s writings with that of ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Going Hard After God

    Contributed by Larry Elder on Aug 1, 2007
    based on 75 ratings
     | 61,771 views

    Have you ever really gone hard after something in your life? Was there ever something you wanted in life almost more than life itself?

    Going Hard After God Psalm 63:1-8 Ps 63:1-8… O God, thou art my God; early will I seek thee: my soul thirsteth for thee, my flesh longeth for thee in a dry and thirsty land, where no water is; 2 To see thy power and thy glory, so as I have seen thee in the sanctuary. Because thy lovingkindness ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    When The Odds Are Against You Series

    Contributed by Alan Tison on Dec 5, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 13,591 views

    Standing up for our faith calls for strong convitictions, Elijah demonstrated his faith by having the convitictions to stand for God, even when he was all alone

    Introduction: We love heroes, and we especially love heroes who win despite overwhelming odds. As illustrated in the movie “Remember the Titans”. It seems the greater the odds the more we favor the underdog and cheer for him to overcome the obstacles. While overcoming the odds and becoming ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    It's Due Season

    Contributed by Christopher Glasgow on Nov 15, 2002
    based on 78 ratings
     | 52,365 views

    The time has come for the Body of Christ to tangibly see the manifestations of the promises of God.

    “Its Due Season” Galatians 6:7-9“Its Due Season” We’ve crossed over the threshold of another year. The year 2002. Many of the great bishops, pastors, and evangelists, proclaim and profess that the Lord has given them divine revelation concerning his will for the body of Christ, this year. To ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Hannah's Vow Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Oct 3, 2013
     | 17,300 views

    Prayer, Discouragement, Joy, Commitment

    1 Samuel 1:11 (p. 185) October 6, 2013 Introduction: What is the most painful thing God has told you to accept, or deal with? Something which you cannot fix or make go away? Something you will have to deal with on a regular basis and it might never change. In the new ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ