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  • Thomas Cash avatar

    Does It Really Matter? Series

    Contributed by Thomas Cash on Dec 17, 2009
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    First in a series of three sermons on the reliability of the Bible. Are the words of the Bible really the words of God? Can you set your life by it? The Bible has some powerful defenders: generations of faithful scribes, an army of textual scholars, & God

    Does It Really Matter? Deuteronomy 6:1–9, 2 Timothy 3:14–17, Galatians 1:6-12 (First is the series Our Still Point with God: The Reliability of the Bible) DISCLAIMER: The material in these three messages come from others who are better scholars than I! Contact me if I can credit anything in this ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Faithful People

    Contributed by Bishop Johnathan Hester on Dec 18, 2009
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    Peter’s letters, 1st and 2nd as we struggle and suffer as Christians, Peter’s words are to encourage us that we remain steadfast and strong in our faith.

    A Faithful People 2 Peter 1:1-1:14 Peter’s letters, 1st and 2nd as we struggle and suffer as Christians, Peter’s words are to encourage us that we remain steadfast and strong in our faith. His faith was strong even to his death. Lets listen to what he instructs us, regarding our faith. Luke ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    The Greatest Gift Series

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Dec 16, 2008
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     | 5,930 views

    The fourth message in the Advent series for 2008.

    The Greatest Gift 2 Cor. 9:15 Intro Christmas is a time of giving. And that means Christmas is a time of shopping. Ever since the wise men from the east showed up at the Jesus Christ manger carrying gold, frankincense, and myrrh, people have been exchanging gifts at Christmas. Of course, it’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Four "M's" Of Christmas - The Majesty

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Dec 16, 2008
     | 5,751 views

    Part 2 of this Christmas series

    The Four “M’s” of Christmas Part 2 - The Majesty Matthew 2:1-12 December 7, 2008 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT IS BORROWED FROM ANDY STANLEY’S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE. Me: One of the things I find this time of year is that not only does the time go faster between Thanksgiving and ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Our Knowledge Of Grace Series

    Contributed by Daniel Austin on Mar 15, 2010
     | 4,601 views

    As terrible a thing it would be to have received God’s grace in vain how much worse to have never sought to accept the gift at all!

    Our Knowledge of Grace 11/02/08 AM Text: Hebrews 13:25 INTRODUCTION: The hymn we just sang “Amazing grace” captures a concept that conveys wonderful hope and comfort to the Christian. It is a word that Paul loved to use; every epistle begins and ends with mention of this word: Grace. What does this ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Changed Thief

    Contributed by Brian Buriff on Mar 30, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,743 views

    Matthew shows 2 thieves taunting Christ. Luke records 1 thief taunting and the 2nd thief repenting. Surveying the words of Christ on the cross and how they may have impacted the repentant thief.

    Matt 27:35-44 (key = v. 44) Even the robbers [plural, both robbers] who were crucified with Him reviled Him … Luke 23:35-43 I. QUESTION – RECONCILING THE TWO ACCOUNTS A. Matthew 27 (Both Criminals Mocking); Luke 23 (One Criminal Mocking) B. At First, Both Mocked, Then ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Heaven's Door Is Narrow

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Nov 13, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,291 views

    Pentecost 14 (C) - Heaven’s door is narrow. By only trusting in God’s grace alone will believers live to make every effort to enter.

    HEAVEN’S DOOR IS NARROW (Outline) September 6, 2009 -- PENTECOST 14 -- Luke 13:22-30 INTRO: Today Jesus points out that the door to heaven is narrow. This does not mean that heaven is full. The Lord’s will is to see all mankind saved. But not all people are saved! Why? When left on ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    At Jesus' Feet

    Contributed by Alton Coleman on Feb 1, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 7,290 views

    Everything we need can be found at the feet of Jesus Christ.

    At Jesus’ Feet Scripture Reading: Luke 7:36-50 Introduction: Almost everyone has some special place they would like to be (i.e., Hawaii, Grand Canyon, Niagara Falls, etc.). Of all the wonderful and beautiful places that our Lord has created, the most wonderful place for a person to be is at ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Effective Personal Ministry Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Feb 9, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,755 views

    Exposition of Acts 9:32-43 regarding Peter’s ministry in Lydda and Joppa healing the sick and raising the dead

    Text: Acts 9:32-43, Title: Effective Personal Ministry, Date/Place: NRBC, 2/10/08, AM A. Opening illustration: In all the recent church growth and development books a common thread that runs through them is how to get all the members in your church to be ministers and involved in ministry—to move ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    We Are Saved By The Grace Of God

    Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Nov 21, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,851 views

    A sermon for Christ the King Sunday, the last Sunday of the church year, [Pr.29] Series A

    Christ the King [Pr. 29] November 23, 2008 “Series A” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, we give you thanks that through your Son, Jesus the Christ, you have revealed your will for our lives, and have ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Leonard Davis avatar

    Sacrificer Or Survivor?

    Contributed by Leonard Davis on Jul 21, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,978 views

    The greatest contributions to the world are made by the greatest sacrificers.

    SACRIFICER OR SURVIVOR? Life has many “ups” and “downs.” We would rather have the “up” experiences rather than those that can be described as “downers.” Sometimes we think of the “up” times as successes and the “down” times as failures. However, it is how we respond and react to the “ups and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Enjoying The Full Gospel

    Contributed by R. Escoanyelin Ortiz on Dec 1, 2011
     | 4,283 views

    TO PRESENT ALL THE BENEFITS OF THE GOSPEL

    FEW BELIEVERS HAVE SEEN THE VISION OF THE FULLNESS OF THE GOSPEL. THE GOSPEL OF JESUS INCLUDES SO MUCH BLESSINGS THAT ONLY FAITH CAN ACESS THEM. THOSE GLORIOUS BENEFITS ARE LISTED IN ISAIAH 61. FIRST OF ALL, TO US ALL PREACHERS, WE NEED THE SPIRIT OF GOD TO POSSESS US: TO COME UPON US IN POWER ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Patter For Prayer Part Ii

    Contributed by Martin Wiles on Oct 21, 2010
     | 1,754 views

    Effective prayers involve recognizing God's protection and provision as well as requesting his pardon.

    A Pattern for Prayer Part II Matthew 6:9-15 INTRODUCTION A. John Hannah said, “The end of prayer is not so much tangible answers as a deepening life of dependency…The call to prayer is a call to love, submission, and obedience…the avenue of sweet, intimate, and intense fellowship ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Charlie Roberts avatar

    Take God’s Word For It

    Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Nov 7, 2010
    based on 9 ratings
     | 7,599 views

    All we have to do is believe and rest on His word and He said He would take care of everything for us. Sounds easy, it is, just that easy, if you will let it be!!!

    Take God’s Word For It Matthew 4:4 NKJ 4…He [Jesus] answered and said, “It is written, ‘Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds from the mouth of God.’” Matt 4:4 MSG 4Jesus answered by quoting Deuteronomy: "It takes more than bread to stay alive. It takes a steady ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    In Christ Alone

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Feb 18, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,716 views

    The Scriptures are trustworthy. They are the truth and they declare to us that we do not have to work to earn mercy! Our hope rests in Christ alone!

    In Christ Alone, Romans 4:1-5, 13-17 Introduction I read the story of a 3-year-old little girl who used the word “salvation” in a conversation one day. Her mother was surprised to hear such a word come from such a little girl so she asked her daughter if she understood what the word meant. “I ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church