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  • Dan Finch avatar

    John’s Question

    Contributed by Dan Finch on Dec 25, 2010
     | 10,551 views

    Everybody wants to be a winner and be on the winning team. John the baptizer was afraid that he was mistaken about Jesus because he saw him headed toward a cross. We are still a lot like John. Following Jesus is often not about winning.

    It’s hard to be sure when you are in pain It’s easy to be confident when things are going well – when you are young, strong – LeBron James for instance, went on TV and had a whole show just to say that he was going to the Miami Heat. Look at me, look how confident I am. This is going to be great. ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Church's Garden Of Gethsemane

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 6, 2009
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     | 4,556 views

    If we understand how it happened, and the redemption of Christ, even the clergy abuse scandal can give us cause for hope.

    September 13, 2009 24th Sunday in Course The Gospel I just proclaimed for you is the first of two summits in Mark’s explanation of Jesus the Nazarene. To emphasize Peter’s proclamation that Jesus is Messiah, Mark omits all the detail that Matthew gives, particularly his entrusting of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Is Anger Really That Bad? Series

    Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Apr 14, 2009
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     | 3,975 views

    Tonight we will learn the true intent behind the Law “Do not commit murder”, we will see that Murder is simply the symptom of the real problem, which is anger. Tonight we will learn how serious anger really is.

    Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount Part 5 Is Anger really that bad? Matthew 5:21-26 Introduction Have you ever been angry? Anger is a reality in our daily lives. There is a term for anger on the road and it’s “road rage.” The Desert News in Salt Lake City ran a story about two individuals that got in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Difference Makers Know Why They Believe Series

    Contributed by Richard White on Apr 23, 2009
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     | 4,998 views

    Do you know why you believe? Are you willing to die for that belief. Teh Apostles faced horrible deaths for their proclamation of the resurrection.

    Difference Makers Know why they believe. Acts 23:1-11 Do we know why we believe? Are we willing to die for what we believe? Chuck Colson, "henchman" of the Nixon Administration, former Marine Officer was converted to Christ. His story is fascinating. It was not a Biblical passage per se that ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Accomplishing God's Will Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Sep 25, 2008
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     | 6,424 views

    The fourth message in a series of messages from Jonah.

    ACCOMPLISHING GOD’S WILL Jonah 1:7-15 * When to get to the end of this life, what is it that you hope will be your legacy? Is it your wish that people stand over you and say, “he was a good family man?” or “she was a good cook?” or “he was his own man?” or “she was a great business woman?” While ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christ Returns To Earth Series

    Contributed by Bill Burress on Oct 27, 2008
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     | 4,085 views

    When Christ returns to take control

    “Christ Returns To Earth” Acts 1:6-11 Ever since that day people have been discussing the Second Coming, the day in which Jesus once again sets foot on the earth. And notice how Jesus left; bodily, physically, and visibly. In the 14th chapter of Zechariah the prophet ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Ruth - An Introduction Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jun 30, 2012
     | 6,671 views

    Let's begin a journey and discover some great and wonderful truths about God through this wonderful book about a woman of great faith and obedience!

    TEACHING BRIEF Date Written: June 26, 2012 Date Taught: June 27, 2012 Church: OPBC (Wed Night) FOUNDATIONAL ELEMENTS Title: A Study in the Book of Ruth Text: Ruth 1:1-5 (read passage) Introduction: Even the best laid plans can go awry and leave us ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    David And Saul

    Contributed by Dale Miller on Sep 26, 2012
     | 7,420 views

    THIS SERMON DEALS WITH THE DEATH OF SAUL AND DAVID BECOMING KING OF ISRAEL.

    HFL MAY 1, 2011 2 SAMUEL 1;1-5 1After the death of Saul, David returned from defeating the Amalekites and stayed in Ziklag two days. 2On the third day a man arrived from Saul’s camp, with his clothes torn and with dust on his head. When he came to David, he fell to the ground to pay him ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Journeying With Jesus Through Lent #6 ‘along The Road Of Joy To Rejection Series

    Contributed by Michael B. Perrott on Apr 1, 2009
    based on 10 ratings
     | 13,507 views

    We reflect upon Jesus’ Triumphal Entry and our hopes in and expectations of Jesus, our Messiah, as he travels from Celebration and welcome, to rejection.

    Mark 11:1-11 Sermon Series: Lent 2009 We reflect upon Jesus’ Triumphal Entry and our hopes and expectations in Jesus, our Messiah, as he travels from Celebration and welcome, to rejection. A SERMON FOR THE SIXTH SUNDAY OF LENT 2009 (Palm Sunday). Journeying with Jesus through Lent #6 ‘Along ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Supernatural #12: Passionate, Powerful Prayer Series

    Contributed by C Jordan on Oct 18, 2009
    based on 11 ratings
     | 11,756 views

    Like Peter, many people today are bound in prisons: of worries and fears, addictions and compulsions, hopelessness, grief, bad relationships or poor finances. But just as Peter found freedom through passionate prayer, so too can we.

    SUPERNATURAL #12: PASSIONATE POWERFUL PRAYER INTRO TO TOPIC: • Today’s message is important because it can encourage you in so many areas of your life: • It is the story of someone who experienced a supernatural deliverance from prison. One of the most eminent features of the early church in ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Divine Visitor

    Contributed by Clarence Clough on Sep 5, 2013
     | 7,386 views

    Christ's knocking at the door is proof that He has come near to come in and bless us. He is willing to come in, but sometimes the heart hesitates to open its house of many rooms. The Lord knocks at the door of each

    Title: THE DIVINE VISITOR Note: Scripture references are from the New International Version of the Bible. Text: Revelation 3:20, "Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in and eat with that person, and they with me." Truth: "I ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Christ Is Risen! Series

    Contributed by Dan Proctor on Apr 6, 2015
     | 8,709 views

    The resurrection of Christ is not simply a philosophical idea whereby His Spirit lives on in our memories. It is a reality of history. But what does this mean to us today?

    Christ Is Risen! 1 Corinthians 15:12-19 www.crbible.com/sermons Introduction: 1. In this chapter, Paul is dealing with the issue of the resurrection of the dead. Some in the church at Corinth were teaching that there was no physical resurrection of the dead. • The Sadducees taught this. ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

  • Richard White avatar

    Keep Christ In Christmas Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Richard White on Dec 5, 2015
     | 5,382 views

    Many are debating over Happy Holidays vs. Merry Christmas, or X-Mas vs Christmas. To keep Christ in Christmas we have to be Christ to the World

    Keeping Christ in Christmas Matthew 25 One night a woman dreamed that she was having a conversation with God. She was angry about all the suffering and evil she saw around her, so she complained to the Lord. “God, why don’t You do something about all this?” God gently replied: ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Second Coming In Retrospect Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Feb 15, 2016
     | 6,146 views

    Are we living in a way that anticipates the Lord’s return?

    The Second Coming in Retrospect (Mark 13:24-37) 1. Aerocondor was experiencing money problems in Peru and needed to cut back expenses. So, rumor had it they hired two blind pilots. Story soon spread about these pilots, but no one believed it. So one day the plane was loaded and up came the two ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    A Bed Of Easter Lilies

    Contributed by David Roth on Sep 15, 2015
     | 4,903 views

    Easter B. Christ’s resurrection sets us free from death and the grave, and so we are assured of the resurrection to come.

    Mark 16 “A bed of Easter Lilies” Easter (B) J. J. Alleluia. He is risen. He is risen, indeed. Alleluia. May the words of my mouth, and the meditations of our hearts, be acceptable in Thy sight, O Lord, our Rock and our Redeemer. Amen. “A bed of Easter Lilies” It ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran