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  • Kenneth Trent avatar

    The Arm Of The Lord

    Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Dec 13, 2002
    based on 54 ratings
     | 7,652 views

    This outline declares that "the arm of the Lord" is none other than our Lord Jesus. Scriptural support is provided for each position taken.

    THE ARM OF THE LORD “Who hath believed our report: and to whom is the arm of the Lord revealed?” Isaiah 53:1 I. “THE ARM OF THE LORD” IS THE LORD JESUS: The entire 53rd chapter tells of the life and ministry of our Savior. Before His incarnation, He was One with the Father: “In ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Who? Why? How?

    Contributed by Sean Smuts on Jan 15, 2003
    based on 8 ratings
     | 2,264 views

    A look at the end of the pentacostal sermon delivered by peter.

    Text: Acts 2:36-39 Sean Smuts Subject: Forgiveness Theme: Divine Forgiveness "Who? Why? How?" Introduction: A lot has been said about forgiveness... "For the American people are a very generous people and will forgive almost any weakness, with the possible exception of ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Get Real! Series

    Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Feb 16, 2004
    based on 47 ratings
     | 4,704 views

    Popular TV show host, Dr. Phil McGraw, has a famous "one—liner" that I think best relates for us today what Paul was saying here in our passage. What Paul is saying to us is GET REAL!

    Get Real! 1 Corinthians 16:13—14 INTRODUCTION Chapter sixteen of 1 Corinthians concludes Paul’s letter to the church in Corinth. In his final words Paul gives the Corinthians some strong final words that really wrap up "in a nutshell" what he has been trying to teach them. 1Corinthians ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • James Bryant avatar

    The Best Offense Is A Good Defense

    Contributed by James Bryant on Sep 5, 2001
    based on 66 ratings
     | 7,393 views

    With many Universities football program gearing up, they are seeking the best defense. I found the ultimate. Check it out! ! !

    THE BEST OFFENSE IS A GOOD DEFENSE Psalms 94:22 (22) But the Lord is my defence; and my God is the rock of my refuge. This time of year, all of the college football teams in America are trying to put together a game plan to win the National Championship title. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Atherton avatar

    It's Only A Name Series

    Contributed by Mark Atherton on Sep 13, 2001
    based on 31 ratings
     | 3,665 views

    A look at the third commandment

    Names = CHARACTER Because names are important, we don’t use God’s name in a: PROFANE or VAIN way - in our SPEECH - **what comes out of our mouths equals what’s in our HEARTS ** Mt. 12:34; Mt. 15:18; Lk. 6:45 - in our ACTIONS "vain" = CARRY Amos 2:7 ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Ed Wood avatar

    Win With Patience

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 17, 2004
    based on 18 ratings
     | 4,959 views

    An Alliterated Message on Patience

    WIN WITH PATIENCE Luke 21:19 I. WAIT WITH PATIENCE (Psalm 40:1). A. Waiting is difficult for most and worse for some. Many Christians lack patience in this area of their lives. They want what they want when they want it. B. If we are to please God ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ralph Andrus avatar

    Plan Your Work; Work Your Plan

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Aug 1, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 4,428 views

    four Points on getting a job done

    Plan Your Work; Work Your Plan Ezra Ch. 1 Building a Bridge from Manhattan to Brooklyn John Roebling was the engineer with the idea of bridging the river and tying Manhattan Island with Brooklyn. It was a fabulous idea, but all the bridge-building experts and structural engineers said it ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    From Pit To Promise

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Aug 11, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 4,410 views

    What keeps us in the pit of anger and frustration is often our inability to forgive others and ourselves. This sermon takes a look at Joseph as a role model for forgiveness.

    From Pit to Promise – Genesis 45: 1 - 15 Intro: Simon Wiesanthal – 89 family members perished in holocaust – Book, Sunflower: On the Possibilities and Limits of Forgiveness – dying Nazi soldier asks for forgiveness – For 2 hrs Weisanthal sat there in silence – Finally he left room in silence – In ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Lou Nicholes avatar

    Resurrection

    Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Apr 6, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 8,507 views

    These verses reveal the essential nature of the resurrection of Christ so far as Christian truth is concerned. There were people in Corinth who were saying there was no resurrection. Paul presents logical consequences of denying the resurrection:

    THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: D. L. Moody, the great evangelist of the nineteenth century, assigned some ministerial students to conduct evangelistic tent meetings throughout the city of Chicago. The students were to preach nightly sermons as a means of winning souls for Christ and to practice their ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Shawn Drake avatar

    Love Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Dec 27, 2004
    based on 25 ratings
     | 7,835 views

    This is the 5th sermon in the series "Christmas Brings".

    Series: Christmas Brings¡K[#5] LOVE Matthew 2:13-23 Introduction: A standard complaint heard at Christmas time is that Christmas is too costly. Is Christmas too costly? The answer to this question depends on each individual¡¦s viewpoint. Matthew 2:13-23 Christmas¡¦ Cost What about the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Keith Crouch avatar

    The First Disciples

    Contributed by Keith Crouch on Jan 3, 2005
    based on 13 ratings
     | 2,980 views

    This is a Bible study from John 1 that can be preached or used in a small group Bible study setting.

    John 1:35-51 I. The Experience of Andrew & the Other Disciple (v. 35-40) A. The Part That Andrew and the Other Disciple Played (v. 35-37) 1. They stood in the midst of where the Word was preached (v. 35) 2. They heard the proclamation of John the Baptist concerning Jesus (v. 36-37a) 3. They ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ben Bannister avatar

    When We Doubt

    Contributed by Ben Bannister on Jul 5, 2003
    based on 19 ratings
     | 3,495 views

    What should we do when we doubt God and how does He respond to that doubt when we bring it to His attention?

    Text: Luke 7:18-35 ETS: John sends messengers to Christ. ESS: God does not get angry over honest doubt in the life of a believer. OSS: God’s children will not be afraid when they doubt him. PQ: What does God do when we doubt? UW: Actions Introduction: I. Who is likely to doubt God? A. Those ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Shawn Drake avatar

    Looking Forward Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Nov 26, 2003
    based on 31 ratings
     | 7,320 views

    This is the 1st sermon in the series "From The Cradle To The Cross".

    Series: From The Cradle To The Cross [#1] LOOKING FORWARD John 1:1-14 Introduction: 1. What do you “look forward” to? 2. Most of the time we “look forward” to only the good things. 3. As we approach Christmas, I want us to see what Jesus had to look forward to. John 1:1-5 The First 1. Jesus has ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Chris Hodges avatar

    The Fruit Principle Series

    Contributed by Chris Hodges on Jul 28, 2003
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,809 views

    To note that a true disciple of Christ bears fruit.

    Marks of Discipleship #3: The Fruit Principle Text: John 15:7-8 Thesis: To note that a true disciple of Christ bears fruit. Introduction: (1) John gives 3 marks of discipleship. (2) The 3rd is the “fruit principle.” Discussion: I. What is the fruit that we are to bear? A. Most people ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Chris Hodges avatar

    The 3 Crosses

    Contributed by Chris Hodges on Jul 29, 2003
    based on 17 ratings
     | 4,113 views

    To stress the importance of receiving salvation so that we may be paradise-bound.

    The 3 Crosses Text: Luke 23.33-43 Thesis: To stress the importance of receiving salvation so that we may be paradise-bound. Introduction: (1) One of the scenes of the crucifixion that has always stood out to me involved the 2 thieves between whom Jesus was crucified. (2) Let us note the 3 ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ