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  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Thy Kingdom Come: Still Blind And Mute Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Sep 10, 2001
    based on 37 ratings
     | 7,654 views

    Praying for the Kingdom to come is an awesome responsibility, for some of us remain blind and mute despite Jesus’ healing, criticizing those who are different and causing divisions.

    Our backyard is heavily populated. It is home to birds and bugs, to snails and occasional snakes, and most of all, our backyard is populated with moles. The turf is home to those burrowing creatures, moles. I have the twisted ankle to prove it, thanks to sinking in one of the burrows. Our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Guy Caley avatar

    The Prince Of Peace Seeks Peace Series

    Contributed by Guy Caley on Mar 3, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 7,620 views

    Jesus demonstrates the perfect balance of a "peaceful warrior" as predicted by Isaiah

    The Prince of Peace Seeks Peace Text: Matthew 12:9-21 Introduction Once upon a time the job of a soldier, the task of an army was clear-cut. We went, when our nation called us, to far away lands to defeat, destroy or drive out an enemy in order to achieve the security or political objectives ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • James May avatar

    Have You Been Smoking Lately

    Contributed by James May on Apr 12, 2001
    based on 28 ratings
     | 5,663 views

    God never gives up on his children, even when they are giving up on Him.

    Have You been Smoking Lately? Matthew 12:18-20, "Behold my servant, whom I have chosen; my beloved, in whom my soul is well pleased: I will put my spirit upon him, and he shall shew judgment to the Gentiles. He shall not strive, nor cry; neither shall any man hear his voice in the streets. A ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Michael McCartney avatar

    Abraham Lincoln

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jul 9, 2002
    based on 48 ratings
     | 10,126 views

    The faith of Abraham Lincoln is best expressed in the phrase he coined, “One Nation Under God!”

    Abraham Lincoln Thesis: The faith of Abraham Lincoln is best expressed in the phrase he coined, “One Nation Under God!” Scripture Texts: On the phrase “One Nation Under God” Genesis 18:18 – “Abraham will surely become a great and powerful nation, and all the nations on earth will be blessed ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Tom Fuller avatar

    The Strong Man Vs. Jesus

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jul 9, 2002
    based on 37 ratings
     | 6,909 views

    Nothing can happen to you apart from God’s will – he’s in control, not Satan.

    Have you ever met a really big person? I don’t mean someone who is just taller than you – but someone that is really really tall. I remember once meeting Terry Porter. You know – the guy that used to play for the Portland Trailblazers? On TV, Terry always looked pretty small. I was assigned to ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • D. Greg Ebie avatar

    Buised Reeds And Smoldering Wicks

    Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Aug 23, 2002
    based on 40 ratings
     | 12,343 views

    In the midst of our "throw away" society, Jesus restores broken lives. Let Jesus give you a "before and after" story of restoration, renewal and hope.

    Intro: You have probably heard the story about the preacher who would put a breath mint in his mouth as he would step to the pulpit to begin to preach. Not only did this keep the preacher from having bad breath to offend his congregation as he would greet them at the conclusion of the mornings ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Andrew Clark avatar

    Servants Of God: Pattern For Living

    Contributed by Andrew Clark on Aug 23, 2002
    based on 60 ratings
     | 7,831 views

    Learning biblical living from the servant songs of Isaiah.

    Matthew 12:1-28/Isaiah 42:1-4 The Servant of God: a pattern for living. By Lieutenant Andrew Clark, The Salvation Army. The wonderful book of Isaiah was written some 600 or more years before the time of Jesus, yet in chapters 40-55, we have what are called the servant songs: songs about the ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • D. Greg Ebie avatar

    Ouch, That Hurts!

    Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Sep 6, 2002
    based on 88 ratings
     | 8,131 views

    Nothing is more fagile than a bruised reed or a smoldering wick. Jesus can uncover our hidden pain and bring healing to our lives.

    Imagine you are in the doctor’s office. The patient has had your patience tested because it’s now 4:10 and your appointment was scheduled for 3:00. You didn’t really want to be there for your general physical; you feel just fine, but you had no choice. Nevertheless you smile as the doctor ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Going Too Far

    Contributed by Howard Parnell on Sep 21, 2002
    based on 64 ratings
     | 5,319 views

    What exactly does it mean to "sin against the Holy Spirit"? Why does God hold this offense to be so serious?

    GOING TOO FAR Matt. 12:22-37 INTRO. (Prov. 29:1) -- He that being often reproved hardeneth his neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy." The Bible indicates that God has 3 points which, if you go beyond them, you go beyond the point of redemption. To exceed these points ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Binding The Strong Man

    Contributed by Lauro C Hernandez on Sep 24, 2002
    based on 64 ratings
     | 11,999 views

    KNOWING THE WE HAVE PROMISES AGAINST THE ENEMY OF OUR LIVES

    BINDING THE STRONG MAN Mat 12:29 “Or again, how can anyone enter a strong man’s house and carry off his possessions unless he first ties up the strong man? Then he can rob his house.” INTRO: I. ENTERING INTO THE HOUSE OF THE STRONG MAN A. The Strong Man ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Lauro C Hernandez avatar

    God Of The Living Not Of The Dead

    Contributed by Lauro C Hernandez on Sep 26, 2002
    based on 17 ratings
     | 4,545 views

    We have to understand that even if we die we are still alive in Christ Jesus

    GOD OF THE LIVING, NOT OF THE DEAD (Mk. 12:26-27) 26 Now about the dead rising—have you not read in the book of Moses, in the account of the bush, how God said to him, ‘I am the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob’? 27 He is not the God of the dead, but of the living. You are ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Timothy Peck avatar

    When The Hereafter's Not So Sweet Series

    Contributed by Timothy Peck on Jan 18, 2001
    based on 99 ratings
     | 7,487 views

    Is there a hell, what is hell like and why is hell necessary?

    Over time some things lose their usefulness, they become obsolete. Just like 8-track tapes, Disneyland e-tickets, turntables, and typewriters. In our modern world these things have become artifacts of days gone by. And not only do things outgrow their usefulness, but ideas do as well. For instance, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Bobby O avatar

    Jesus Defines Servanthood

    Contributed by Bobby O on Feb 4, 2001
    based on 195 ratings
     | 10,671 views

    This sermon gives us six was we can act like Jesus

    “Jesus defines servant hood” Matthew 12:15-21 Transitional Sentence: In the midst the beginning of the attack of Jesus by the religious leaders, Matthew gives to us some of the outstanding characteristics of the Servant Jesus. But Jesus, aware of this, withdrew from there. And many followed ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jason Pettibone avatar

    Angels And Demons Series

    Contributed by Jason Pettibone on Apr 20, 2002
    based on 198 ratings
     | 20,519 views

    Allies and Enemies!

    Over the last decade, Frank Peretti has done more to cause Christians to think about the reality of demons than any other author. He wrote several best-selling novels beginning with This Present Darkness. He followed up with Piercing the Darkness. These wildly popular novels explained the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Scott Bayles avatar

    The Unpardonable Sin?

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Feb 14, 2004
    based on 161 ratings
     | 21,167 views

    What is the Unpardonable Sin? Jesus deals with the sin of "blasphemy against the Spirit," here.

    If this sermon is helpful to you look for my latest book, “The Greatest Commands: Learning To Love Like Jesus.” Each chapter is sermon length, alliterated, and focuses on the life and love of Jesus. You can find it here: www.amazon.com/gp/product/1606471120 The Unpardonable Sin? by Scott R. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church