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  • Larry Brincefield avatar

    Servant Songs Of Isaiah #3: Obedience Of Servant Series

    Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Feb 27, 2004
    based on 45 ratings
     | 9,612 views

    This is #3 of the 5 Servant Songs in Isaiah. This sermon focuses on the obedience of the Servant (Jesus). Obedience in: 1. Speaking 2. Listening 3. Suffering 4. Purpose

    February 29, 2004 Title: Servant Songs #3: Obedience of the Servant Text: Isaiah 50:4-9 Introduction 1. Today is the first Sunday during the Lenton season. But, actually, Sundays aren’t counted as part of the season of Lent... Lent consists of the 40 days leading up to Easter...minus the ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Who Killed Christ?

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Feb 27, 2004
    based on 44 ratings
     | 3,385 views

    "Mel Gibson’s powerful new movie, ’The Passion of the Christ’ is reviving one of the most explosive questions ever. Who really killed Jesus?" Regardless of personal sentiments, the Bible is the final authority in answering the question.

    WHO KILLED CHRIST? JOHN 19:16-18 Newsweek’s John Meacham wrote in his column, "Mel Gibson’s powerful but troubling new movie, ’The Passion of the Christ,’ is reviving one of the most explosive questions ever… Who really killed Jesus?" The question as to who killed Christ has been discussed on ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ray Scott avatar

    "Mind Your Own Business"

    Contributed by Ray Scott on Mar 1, 2004
    based on 38 ratings
     | 30,114 views

    Just as Jesus said that He must be about His Father’s business, so we also have a "business" given to us by our Heavenly Father to carry out.

    “Mind Your Own Business” INTRODUCTION: Read Luke 2:41-49 Jesus is 12 years old, and ALREADY, He is focused on doing God’s “business”. The people just didn’t understand – 2:50. This morning, I want us to explore what it means to be about the Father’s “business”. Has anybody ever told you to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Pitfalls Of Rejection

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Mar 12, 2004
    based on 44 ratings
     | 13,278 views

    In some form or fashion we all have experienced rejection and felt the effects that it brings with it and will continue to feel them for many years to come. Rejection is a part of life that affects each of us at some point and it’s not limited to only on

    The Pitfalls of Rejection 1st Peter 3:14 Whither it was not being picked for the kickball game by the kids in the neighborhood, not making the football team, or the cheerleading squad, not going to the prom with the person you knew you would, or getting into the college you wanted, not getting ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    "The Week After Christmas”

    Contributed by Charles R. Swindoll on Sep 12, 2006
    based on 20 ratings
     | 21,156 views

    baby jesus meets Simon.

    Text: Luke 2:25-33, “And, behold, there was a man in Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon; and the same man was just and devout, waiting for the consolation of Israel: and the Holy Ghost was upon him. And it was revealed unto him by the Holy Ghost, that he should not see death, before he had seen the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Marching To A Different Drumbeat

    Contributed by Danny Anderson on Sep 16, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,966 views

    Are you ready for the coming conflict? As Christians, we face spiritual struggles and battles...

    Marching to a Different Drumbeat Text: Joshua 1:1-3 Introduction: Are you ready for the coming conflict? As Christians, we face spiritual struggles and battles on a daily basis. That is why Paul was so emphatic in the words he used in Ephesians 6:10-13. He said: "Finally, be strengthened by the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Passing By The Other Side

    Contributed by Matthew Morine on Sep 18, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,761 views

    How can the world pass by on the other side of people who need help? Are we really that cold of a society? Our hearts need to be softened towards the needs of others.

    PASSING BY THE OTHER SIDE Elisa was born on February 11, 1989. She was a beautiful baby, despite the fact that she arrived underweight and addicted to crack cocaine. She had been conceived in Fort Greene, Brooklyn, at a homeless shelter where her mother stayed and her father was a cook. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Fading Love Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 22, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,443 views

    We can learn a lot from the letters to the seven churches in Revelation

    INTRODUCTION  SLIDE #1  How deep is your love for the church, I am not only talking about ACC, but I am also speaking about the church in general. Do you see the church as something that is meaningful and important?  I so love the church. I owe a lot to the church. It ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Easter

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Sep 22, 2006
    based on 27 ratings
     | 54,442 views

    A TOMB TELLS ALL

    EASTER 1997 (3/30/97) A TOMB TELLS ALL In the comic strip, Calvin and Hobbes, Calvin is at school, and his teacher is attempting to teach the class: If there are no questions, we will move on to the next chapter. I have a question. Certainly Calvin, what is it? What’s the point of human ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Children… Our Door Of Hope Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Sep 22, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,791 views

    Looking at the critical social issues of our day in light of perhaps the most compelling words Christ ever imparted to us “You are the salt… the light… world.”

    Continue in our series entitled Holding Out Hope For A Wounded World… a series I plan to conclude over the next couple of weeks… a series looking at the critical social issues of our day in light of perhaps the most compelling words Christ ever imparted to us “You are the salt… the light… ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Mike Fogerson avatar

    When Adults Go Wild

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Sep 26, 2006
     | 2,632 views

    There is an MO for wayward children to find their way home.

    When Adults Go Wild Luke 15:11-24 May 28, 2006 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction: A Video clip, "The Prodigal Son" from Sermonspice.com 1 Mark Twain was asked who the greatest storyteller of all time was and he answered, "Jesus." a He was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kevin Higgins avatar

    Always Worth It Series

    Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Oct 1, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,972 views

    The Spirit-led life is always worth the cost

    Matthew 16:24-28 Always Worth It Woodlawn Baptist Church October 1, 2006 Introduction Display Bud Light billboard on the projector. Have you seen this billboard? This week as I was driving back to Denison from Sherman, it caught my attention. No, not because I was thirsty for a beer, but because ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mike Fogerson avatar

    To The Church That Was Broke And Blessed Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Oct 16, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,285 views

    It’s eternally more important for Christians to have treasures in heaven than in their hometown.

    If Jesus Passed a Note in Church, What Would it Say? Series (part 2 of 7) (Series of sermon content original to W. Herschel Ford) To the Church That Was Broke and Blessed Rev. 2:8-11 Oct. 15, 2006 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction: A There ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    Anticipation Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on May 4, 2006
    based on 30 ratings
     | 18,455 views

    We must wait patiently for the Lord’s return because it will be worth the wait.

    Anticipation Text: James 5:7-11 Introduction 1. Read James 5:7-11 2. Illustration: Do any of you remember the old Heinz Ketchup commercial that played the song "Anticipation?" The point of that commercial is that the best things in life are worth waiting for. 3. Well I know something that ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Frank Lay avatar

    The Da Vinci Code- Truth Under Fire

    Contributed by Frank Lay on May 11, 2006
    based on 19 ratings
     | 5,640 views

    Many of the New Testament epistles were written to combat false teachings that threatened the church. The epistles of John are no exception. The letter of 2 John is the shortest letter in the New Testament. Yet, this little letter speaks powerfully to

    TRUTH UNDER FIRE By Frank Lay A STUDY OF 2 JOHN In John 14:6, Jesus made a statement that has become His most controversial claim. He said, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No man cometh unto the Father but by me.” In that declaration, Jesus claimed to be the personification of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist