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  • Rodney Buchanan avatar

    The Perseverance Of Jesus Series

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Mar 19, 2007
    based on 66 ratings
     | 15,032 views

    1. He faced opposition from people. 2. He faced the evil of a fallen world.

    Annie Dillard is one of my favorite authors. In her book Teaching a Stone to Talk, she writes: “You don’t have to sit outside in the dark. If, however, you want to look at the stars, you will find that darkness is required. The stars neither require it or demand it.” Darkness is a part of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    The Full Court Press Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 1, 2007
    based on 49 ratings
     | 29,659 views

    When Jesus went to the Garden, He didn’t go alone. He took His friends with Him because this was a "full court press" kind of praying that He intended to do.

    (We showed “full court press” schematics on the overhead. We found them at http://cldj.tripod.com/221fc.html) OPEN: Up on the screen you’re going to see a few basketball diagrams. Does anybody know what basketball strategy these diagrams are illustrating? (full court press) According to “Maven’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jim Drake avatar

    Jesus Prophesied As Savior In The Law Series

    Contributed by Jim Drake on Apr 2, 2007
    based on 44 ratings
     | 11,667 views

    Because of Adam’s sin in the Garden, God cursed creation. Ever since that curse, man has been involved in the spiritual warfare that rages between our Savior and sin. But God has declared victory from the beginning of the struggle through salvation. In

    1. God promised there would be unseen warfare with the redeemer (3:15a—And I will put enmity between thee and the woman, and between thy seed and her seed…) 2. God promised there would be ultimate victory by the redeemer (3:15b—…it shall bruise thy head…) 3. God promised there would be undeserved ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Braland avatar

    Faces: Samson Part 2 Series

    Contributed by John Braland on Apr 3, 2007
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     | 5,989 views

    Samson was reckless. He became arrogant in his self pursuits always assuming that God would bless him because he was special. He virtually abandoned his spiritual life over the course of 20 years then was shocked that God was gone. In the end, he lost

    Last week we learned that Samson was special. Even before he was born God had put a call on his life and all Samson had to do was walk into his calling. His calling was clear, God wanted to use Samson to move the Israelites out of their complacency because they were losing their identity. They ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Mack Armstrong avatar

    What Now, Disciples?

    Contributed by Mack Armstrong on Apr 7, 2007
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    What would the disciples do with the absence of their Lord? What would they do now? Yet, on that first Easter, the question was asked and the answers given over a period of time have changed the world. The question is for us today, "What now, disciple?

    JOHN 20:1-10 WHAT NOW, DISCIPLES? I. THE DARKNESS: * A. Doubts. B. Demoralization. C. Denials. Ii. THE DELIGHTS: ** A. Discovery. B. Defensible. C. Dedication. III. THE DIRECTIONS: *** A. Declarations. B. Dying. C. Dinning. If we could somehow ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Rodney Buchanan avatar

    The Resurrection Of Jesus

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Apr 8, 2007
    based on 17 ratings
     | 10,239 views

    The resurrection of Jesus 1. was physical. 2. is a mystery. 3. means hope.

    I had an interesting conversation on the phone with my mother a few years ago. She told me she had been going to a Bible study at her church, led by her pastor, and he was saying that it was Jesus’ body that was raised from the dead. She has been in the church most of her life, but somehow that ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Surprise!

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Apr 8, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
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    Jesus brings joy out of our mourning.

    SURPRISE! John 20.1-18 S: Resurrection C: Life, light, hope Pr: JESUS BRINGS JOY OUT OF OUR MOURNING. TS: We will find in our study of John 20.1-18 how God is an expert in performing the unexpected. Type: Inductive I. DARKNESS (1) II. INVESTIGATION (2-7) III. BELIEF (8-10) IV. MOURNING ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Are You Lost?

    Contributed by Matthew Sickling on Apr 12, 2007
     | 4,894 views

    This sermon compares being physically lost in the darkness to being spiritually lost.

    Introduction: I look forward to this time of the year for a couple of reasons. First of all, I really enjoy deer hunting, which my father and I were able to do for a little while yesterday. But something I enjoy as much as hunting is just being out in the woods with my father, which is something ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Greg Hanson avatar

    What Would Jesus Say To Osama Bin Laden? Series

    Contributed by Greg Hanson on Apr 16, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,503 views

    This message compares Osama to Saul (Paul), as one of the most hated and feared people in the world. Yet, even someone who has performed such evil, is not beyond the reach of God’s love and forgiveness.

    He proclaimed a holy war against Christians everywhere. He uttered murderous threats toward anyone who claimed to be a follower of Christ. He captured and persecuted Christians, opposing all who followed Jesus. He even approved of and participated in mobs of people killing anyone who claimed to ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Scott Bayles avatar

    At His Feet (Showing His Worth) Series

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Apr 2, 2012
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,574 views

    This three sermon series focuses on Mary at the feet of Jesus. In John 1, Mary is at His feet showing his worth. Expository and alliterated, custom PowerPoint is available if you e-mail me

    AT HIS FEET (Showing His Worth) Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 4/1/2012 The feet that once used the mountains as their footstool, would soon be nailed to a rough wooden cross. Today, as many of you probably know is Palm Sunday. And Palm Sunday was the day that Jesus rode ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Mark Opperman avatar

    A King’s Reception

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Apr 3, 2012
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,752 views

    Those who receive Jesus the King must learn to honor Him for who He is and seek to be like Him.

    A King’s Reception Text: Matthew 21:1-17 Intro: The account of what is often called the Triumphal Entry on Palm Sunday is found in all four Gospels. It is in Matt. 21, Mark 11, Luke 19, and John 12. It is a very important event because Jesus gives a vivid picture of Himself as ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Robert Sickler avatar

    Salvation - A Relationship

    Contributed by Robert Sickler on Apr 24, 2012
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     | 5,394 views

    To place our faith in the performance of a salvation ritual is to place our faith in the person leading us to the ritual; but, if we place our faith in a relationship with Jesus Christ we have placed our faith in the author and sustainer of salvation.

    SALVATION – A RELATIONSHIP INTRODUCTION If a person is uncomfortable with the idea that there is no special event or ritual that marks the time and place of their salvation, then they certainly have a great deal of company. In fact, almost all existing denominations and Christian religious ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Curry Pikkaart avatar

    Under The Influence Series

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on May 15, 2012
     | 6,193 views

    There are at least three dynamics to be considered when planning worship.

    “The Word on Worship: Under the Influence” Acts 10: 23-48 Whatever happened to the day when the Sunday worship services could be planned in a matter of minutes. Bulletins were ordered a year at a time with the worship order already printed on the inside cover; the only thing which ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Mike Fogerson avatar

    Building Hedges Of Spiritual Protection

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on May 28, 2012
    based on 3 ratings
     | 21,724 views

    Hedges in biblical times were special barriers/fences placed around grape vineyards.They served many purposes (Keep out insects, bugs, rodents, birds, or thieves from coming in and stealing the harvest).Spiritually, a hedge is God’s wall of protection pro

    Building Hedges of Spiritual Protection A Hedges in biblical times were special barriers/fences placed around grape vineyards. 1 They served many purposes (Keep out insects, bugs, rodents, birds, or thieves from coming in and stealing the harvest). a Ezekiel 13.5 “ You have not gone up ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steve Wilson avatar

    The Nevertheless Of His Surrendering Series

    Contributed by Steve Wilson on Jun 6, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,925 views

    This is the third sermon in a series about Jesus being The Great Nevertheless. He keeps wonderfully surprising us. Using the Lord’s "nevertheless" statement in the KJV we get a delightful glimpse of our awesome Savior.

    THE NEVERTHELESS OF HIS SURRENDERING Matthew 26:36-46 “Oh My Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me; nevertheless not as I will, but as thou wilt.” (verse 39) Introduction • Peggy Haymes wrote the following poem entitled Good Friday Gossip He never did things ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist