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  • Dwayne Dickson avatar

    The Gospel According To Genesis Series

    Contributed by Dwayne Dickson on Feb 20, 2016
     | 5,404 views

    In this sermon of the sacrifice of Isaac we see a presentation of the Gospel. Most importantly we see us. We see that God is willing to provide a sacrifice for us if we are willing to put ourselves on His altar.

    The Gospel According to Genesis Introduction We often think of the Gospel as found only in the New Testament. After all, we often call it the Gospel of Jesus Christ. But listen to what the Apostle Peter has to say about the Gospel. 1 Peter 1:17-20 (NLT) And remember that the heavenly Father to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Impossible Surprise Series

    Contributed by Randy Shepard on Jan 5, 2019
    based on 3 ratings
     | 12,820 views

    Our God is a God of Impossible Surprises

    The definition of the word advent is the arrival of a notable person, thing, or event. In the Christian church Advent is the first season of the church year that includes the four Sundays before Christmas Eve. Advent is a time for us to prepare to celebrate the birth of our Lord and Savior Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Tim Hinrichs avatar

    Home Sweet Home

    Contributed by Tim Hinrichs on Aug 9, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,433 views

    Heaven is the believers home described by Jesus in ways that focus on our relationship to Him which will begin now and continue for eternity.

    “Let not your heart be troubled!” Disciples were worried – Jesus has just announced his betrayer. And a little later he tells Peter he would betray him three times. Jesus was to be arrested. They were not going to see Jesus for awhile. Things seemed out of control. Certain ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    We Seek Our Permanent City Series

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Aug 29, 2014
     | 6,022 views

    To show that GOD has prepared both an eternal body and eternal place for us to be with Him in eternity.

    I. EXORDIUM: Do you desire to live in Jerusalem some day? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that GOD has prepared both an eternal body and eternal place for us to be with Him in eternity. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 13:14 (Amplified Bible) 13:14 For here we have no permanent ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Making The Right Choices

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 28, 2017
    based on 4 ratings
     | 48,416 views

    Many people have echoed that same cry, “If only I had known, I would have done things differently than I did.” Our choices have consequences that can affect not only our life but also the lives of those around us.

    MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK TEXT: Philippians 3:17-21; Joshua 24:15; John 10:10 As most of us are well aware there has been a lot of talk during this election season about media bias. And now that the election is over it is obvious that some in the media are upset ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Michael Deutsch avatar

    Longing For God Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jul 22, 2013
     | 20,793 views

    Do we long to worship God?

    June 30, 2013 Psalm 84 Why are you here this morning? If you pray, why? If you read the Bible, why? Is it out of duty? You feel you have to do it. And if you don’t, God will be mad at you and bad things may happen to you. I hope those aren’t the reasons. My hope is that we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    #1can You Invest A Little More:patience

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jul 1, 2002
    based on 26 ratings
     | 4,748 views

    Many are looking for quick returns in ministry, we must learn long term investment of love and patirnce.

    #1 INVESTING IN PATIENCE By Wade martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Part#1 Investing patience. TEXT: Hebrews 10:36 FOR YE HAVE NEED OF PATIENCE, THAT, AFTER YE HAVE DONE THE WILL OF GOD, YE MIGHT RECEIVE THE PROMISE. James 1:3 Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Worldly Wisdom Verses Heavenly Wisdom Series

    Contributed by Timothy Enns on Jan 6, 2015
     | 10,685 views

    Looking at how worldly wisdom has inched its way into what we consider to be normal and Godly.

    A minister, a Boy Scout, and a computer expert were the only passengers on a small plane. The pilot came back to the cabin and said that the plane was going down but there were only three parachutes and four people. The pilot added, “I should have one of he parachutes because I have a wife ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Battlefield Earth Series

    Contributed by Brian Matherlee on May 21, 2006
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,619 views

    Part 1 of 4 dealing with temptations that come our way and how to deal with them specifically. This message deals with the temptations the world brings against our single-minded devotion to God.

    AN APPLE A DAY The Temptations We Face Part 1—Battlefield Earth Genesis 13:1-18 April 30, 2006 Pastor Brian Matherlee Today we begin a series on understanding the nature of the temptations we face and practical Bible principles for not only resisting temptation but being victorious over ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    After Christmas Let Down

    Contributed by Terry Cavanaugh on Feb 16, 2005
    based on 17 ratings
     | 14,080 views

    The message is about the natural let down after Christmas.

    After Christmas Let Down Matthew 2:13-19 Have you noticed how the day after Christmas is sort of let down? I wrote this little poem to express how I feel. Twas the day after Christmas and everything changed. The Christmas Tree is still in the corner, but seems somehow strange. Stripped of all ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    God's Uncoventional Wisdom

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Dec 10, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,316 views

    Why did God use John the Baptist rather than the "good and the great" to announce the birth of his Son

    NR 10-12-06 Luke 3:1-20 John the Baptist Conventional wisdom says that how you present the message is more important than the message itself And Alistair Campbell Tony Blair’s spin doctor incorporated that in the ultimate Why else do we see smartly ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Participating Now In The Glory To Come Series

    Contributed by Daniel J. Little on Apr 21, 2012
     | 4,386 views

    Jesus is what it looks like to be fully human. He is redeeming us from the ruin of sin even now. Already we are being changed from glory to glory. Jesus is what we are going to look like when the redemptive process is donw.

    Participating Now In The Glory To Come - Part 1 Pastor Dan Little The Landmark Church Binghamton, NY 13901 SCRIPTURE READING.... Mark 16:1-15, 19-20 When the Sabbath was past, Mary Magdalene and Mary the mother of James and Salome bought spices, so that they might go and anoint him. 2 And very ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Jon Sullivan avatar

    Why Become A Contagious Christian Series

    Contributed by Jon Sullivan on Nov 17, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,938 views

    We are commanded to make disciples but why should you be involoved in this life changing task.

    Becoming A Contagious Christian Why Become A Contagious Christian? I) People Matter To God Jesus demonstrates this truth through three stories. Luke 15:1-7 (NIV) 1 Now the tax collectors and "sinners" were all gathering around to hear him. 2 But the Pharisees and the teachers of the law ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    The Imperishable Word Of God Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Apr 16, 2015
    based on 61 ratings
     | 31,043 views

    In our text, let's consider what the imperishable Word of God produces in people: 1- Purification 2- Love 3- Eternity

    INTRO.- Many good things don't last long, do they? A good pair of shoes. A favorite pair of jeans. A favorite car or truck. Many things wear out unless we get rid of them before that time. We hate to part with some things. And how about the human body? Whew! Man, does it ever perish or fade ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Fresh Start!

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Sep 30, 2015
    based on 3 ratings
     | 10,174 views

    Theme for coming year: 15 Be very careful, then, how you live-- not as unwise but as wise, 16 making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil. 17 Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord's will is. (Ephesians 5:15-17).

    A Fresh Start! Back in the 1960’s experts predicted that by the turn of the century technology would have taken over so much of the work we do that the average American work week would be only 22 hours long, & that we would work only 27 weeks a year. As a result, one of our biggest problems ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God